ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008405
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his social security number (SSN) as XXX-XX-7XXX instead of XXX-XX-9XXX. His DD Form 214 shows his SSN as XXX-XX-9XXX. There is no evidence the SSN shown on his social security card was ever recorded in his military records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008406
The letter stated an inquiry by the IG revealed his E-7 retired pay was calculated using the base pay rate applicable to his years of service for the last 36 months prior to his retirement. The DFAS official stated the applicant retired on 1 October 2006 in the rank of SFC with 24 years and 17 days of service for retired pay. The evidence of record shows at the time of his placement on the Retired List on 1 October 2006 the applicant had served a total 20 years, 10 months, and 4 days of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008407
He was denied TEB because his record showed he did not complete the required 10 years of active service. The available evidence of record shows that the applicant had completed 10 or more years of service as of his initial TEB request dated 2 January 2013. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant filed his application and the Army approved his request to transfer his Post 9/11 GI Bill...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008408
The applicant states these awards were not listed on his DD Form 214 when he separated from the Army. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less than 3 years but more than 1 year. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008409
Entry Grade Credit consists of prior commissioned service (including active duty for training (ADT) and commissioned service in an active status in the RC, and CSC). The evidence of record shows the applicant was - * promoted to CPT (O-3) with a DOR of 1 September 2004 * appointed as a Chaplain in the NHARNG and ARNGUS on 1 March 2010 with his CPT DOR established as 1 March 2010 * appointed in the RA in the rank of CPT (Chaplain) on 22 August 2011 with his ADOR established as 1 March...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008410
The Personnel Management Officer (PMO) recommended approval of the applicant's request, stating: * he is not sure why the Army recruiter told the applicant it would be easier to get him in as a 1LT * it is not a question of ease, it is a question of law and legality * the applicant's initial appointment should have been as a CPT Chaplain in accordance with Army Regulation 135-100 (ARNG and USAR Appointment of Commission and Warrant Officers of the Army), Table 3-1 * the applicant's DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008412
The applicant, the former spouse of a former service member (FSM), requests, in effect, correction of the FSM's records to show he enrolled in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) and changed his election from spouse to former spouse so that she may be entitled to an annuity. She provides: * Addendum to DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record) * Applicant's self-authored statement * Amended Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage Order, dated 25 April 2006 with Separation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008413
Section V (Termination) of this addendum states "I understand that I may be terminated from bonus eligibility with recoupment for service of one year or less of an enlisted incentive contract term (contract term starts the date the initial payment of the bonus is authorized) before accepting a commission as an officer, appointment as a warrant officer, becoming a contracted Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) Cadet in the Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP), or accepting any ROTC...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008414
On 13 September 1974, the applicant was notified of the proposed action taken to separate him under the provisions of paragraph 13-5a(1) of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel) for unfitness. The DD Form 214 issued to the applicant on 17 October 1974, the date of his separation, shows he was discharged from the Army under the provisions of paragraph 13-5a(1), Army Regulation 635-200. The applicant's military record does not include any evidence to show he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008415
The applicant requests correction of his record to show award of the Purple Heart for injuries he received in Vietnam. It states the Purple Heart is awarded to members wounded in action and states that in order to award the Purple Heart, there must be evidence the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action, the wound required treatment by military medical personnel, and a record of the medical treatment was made a matter of official record. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008427
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. The applicant's request for upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge has been carefully considered; however, there is insufficient evidence to support his request. _____________x____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008429
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 June 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140008429 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests his officially recorded home of record (HOR) be changed. Therefore, his HOR should have been changed from Georgetown, SC, the location where he initially enlisted, to Converse, TX, his legal residence/HOR on the date of commissioning; and d. he must sign the final DD Form 214 prior to 31 August 2014, his date of retirement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008431
* Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, mild, right upper extremity, not medically disqualifying c. His prognosis concerning each medical issue is as follows: (1) Chronic Left Ankle Pain: Due to the chronic nature of degenerative joint disease which tends to worsen over time it is determined that this condition will persist for at least the next five years and could possible worsen with increase physical activity. On 21 July 2011, an informal PEB convened and found his conditions prevented him from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008432
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his record to show he was determined to be medically unfit by the Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES) and retired by reason of physical disability. The Army must find that a service member is physically unfit to reasonably perform his or her duties and assign an appropriate disability rating before he or she can be medically retired or separated. The applicant's records contain insufficient evidence and the applicant further...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008436
Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him this medal for the period 3 September 1970 through 24 March 1972 and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this medal. Evidence shows the applicant served a period of qualifying service for award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008437
On 5 May 1976, he was discharged accordingly under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. The applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge to general under honorable conditions was carefully considered; however, the evidence is insufficient to support his request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008439
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of item 11 (Place of Birth) of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show "Detroit, IL" instead of "Detroit, MI." The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. Therefore, his birth certificate is accepted as sufficient evidence to warrant a correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 to show his place of birth as "Detroit, IL."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008449
On 9 May 2013, the approving authority reviewed the case and stated that in accordance with Army Regulation 600-8-4 (LOD Policy, Procedures, and Investigations), chapter 2-6, paragraph 6(c), "Line of Duty Determinations must be supported by substantial evidence and by a greater weight of evidence than supports any different conclusion. Paragraph 4-8(e) states information from the medical records will be used to support a determination that an EPTS condition was or was not aggravated by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008451
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show service in Vietnam and all of the awards he is entitled to. There is no evidence that he ever served in Vietnam or was wounded during his enlistment. ___________x___________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008452
The applicant requests reconsideration of his previous request for relief from financial liability in the Financial Liability Investigation of Property Loss (FLIPL) (W17MAAXXXX-10) decision. The summary of the record and hearing decision determined the applicant received due process rights in accordance with Army Regulation 735-5. The hearing determined the financial liability assessed against the applicant in the amount of $3,552.25 was valid and collection by salary offset was proper.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008454
On 21 June 2011, the applicant was promoted to SFC/E-7, with an effective date of 21 June 2011. a. Paragraph 1-27 (Noncommissioned Officer Education System requirement for promotion and conditional promotion) states an ALC graduate is eligible for promotion to SFC. As a result, the Board recommends that all State Army National Guard and Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. revoking the orders reducing him to SSG/E-6; b. amending his retirement...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008458
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) by changing his reason for separation and upgrading the characterization of his discharge to honorable. When an officer's conduct and performance warranted relief from active duty, then the officer's records and all available evidence would be forwarded for consideration by the Department of the Army Active Duty Board (DAADB). The applicant contends his DD Form 214 should be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008459
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his period of honorable service. The applicant states that his DD Form 214 does not properly show his period of honorable service. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to showing he had honorable active service from 26 January 2003 to 27 August 2003 when he was not on active duty, or that he had an enlistment period of 26...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008460
NJP is "wholly set aside" when the commander who imposed the punishment, a successor in command, or a superior authority sets aside all punishment imposed upon an individual under Article 15. It states applications for removal of an Article 15 from the OMPF based on an error or injustice will be made to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records. There is no evidence of record and the applicant provides no evidence to show the DA Form 2627 was imposed in error or that it was unjust.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008462
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Achievement Medal (1st oak leaf cluster) and the Imjin Scout Badge. The Imjin Scout Badge was a 2nd Infantry Division unique award and is not an authorized Army award. _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008469
On 31 May 1988, the applicant enlisted in the FLARNG as a Reserve of the U.S. Army for a period of 5 years and in pay grade E-7. The DA Form 2627 that is in his record and was submitted by the applicant in support of this request states the company commander was considering imposing NJP against him for missing drills in June, November, and December. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by replacing sufficient...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008470
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the Unites States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: * additional awards of the Air Medal * the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device * the Distinguished Flying Cross 2. The applicant provides: * an Air Medal Citation, undated, wherein it shows he was presented the Air Medal for the period 10 to 22 August 1971 * an Air Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008474
Those who approved the transfer of benefits to his son are now informing him that he should have remained in the Army for an additional 7 months in order to take advantage of this benefit. He retired on 31 March 2012, which was over 9 months prior to his obligated service requirement. The evidence of record suggests the applicant was made aware of the additional service obligation at the time he elected TEB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008478
SERE training is not listed on his DD Form 214. The Air Assault Course is not listed on his DD Form 214. The evidence of record shows the applicant completed the SERE training course in 1980, which is not shown on his records; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 3 April 1983 to show this course.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008480
In his request for discharge, he acknowledged he understood if the discharge request were approved, he might be discharged under other than honorable conditions and be furnished an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. There is no evidence he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008485
c. Even after receiving this incorrect information, he still submitted a form to stop receiving BAH, yet it continued. The conclusion of DFAS was he should be responsible to pay back the BAH payments paid to him; however, they ignore the fact he turned in documents properly to include his divorce decree and BAH certifications and worked with unit leaders and the finance office to ensure he was paid correctly. c. The documents he previously submitted establish he was following Army guidance...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008486
On 27 April 2012, the applicants company commander initiated action against the applicant to separate him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 14-12c, for commission of a serious offense, with a general discharge. On 17 January 2014, the Army Discharge Review Board denied his request for an upgrade of his general discharge. He provided no evidence or a convincing argument to show his general discharge should be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008493
The applicant requests retroactive payment of Board Certification Pay (BCP) for the period 1 January 2012 through 9 February 2014. The review of the applicant's documentation and available financial records found that the applicant had received BCP from 19 October 2004 through 31 December 2011, a stop payment was issued in 2011, and his BCP was resumed effective 10 February 2014 with a certification expiration date of 31 December 2016. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008495
The applicant requests correction of: * Orders 126-374, dated 6 May 2010, to show he was ordered to Full-Time National Guard Duty - Operational Support (FTNGD-OS) for the period 1 May to 30 September 2010 vice 7 May 2010 to 30 September 2010 * his records to show he was entitled to and used 10 days permissive temporary duty (PTDY) vice 10 days ordinary leave in September 2010 (emphasis added) 2. The evidence of record confirms the applicant was issued orders to FTNGD-OS with the CA CDTF,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008498
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his current spouse and address. All evidence provided by the applicant is dated after he retired. _______ _ X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008499
The applicant requests, in effect, a change to item 27 (Reentry (RE) Code) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show a RE Code instead of "NA." The applicant was a member of the USAR who was released from ADT by reason of completion of required active service. He was not released from active duty for cause; therefore, an RE code was not applicable to him.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008500
A copy of the commander's notification of separation action is not available in the applicant's military personnel record. He acknowledged that his consulting counsel advised him of the basis for the proposed action to separate him for rehabilitation failure in the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program (ADAPCP) under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 9 (Alcohol or Other Drug Abuse Rehabilitation Failure). Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008501
The applicant states, in effect, his previous request, dated 9 September 2002, for an upgrade of his discharge was approved by the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB). On 15 April 2013, the ADRB received the applicant's request to upgrade his general discharge under honorable conditions to an honorable discharge. The evidence of record further confirms his RE code was assigned based on his separation under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008502
On 13 June 1984, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, and directed the issuance of an under other than honorable conditions discharge and reduction to the lowest enlisted grade. The DD Form 214 the applicant was issued shows she was discharged for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. The applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008503
The record is void of documentation showing he executed Medical Additional Special Pay (MASP) or Variable Special Pay (VSP) agreements for the periods 1 October 2011-30 September 2012 and 1 October 2012-30 September 2013. For Army MC Officers (Physicians), these special pays are: 1) VSP which is paid to all MC Officers monthly upon entry on active duty; 2) BCP which is paid monthly to all board certified MC Officers based upon their date of board certification and their creditable service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008506
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions to an honorable discharge. After consulting with counsel, he voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. On 14 February 1991, the separation authority approved his request for discharge, directed that he be discharged under other than honorable conditions, and directed that he be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008515
The applicant remained on active duty, deployed to Afghanistan twice for almost a year each time, and was assigned to the Ranger Training Battalion at Fort Benning when he was honorably discharged on 13 February 2014. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Army Commendation Medal may be awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States who, while serving in any capacity with the Army after 6 December 1941, distinguishes himself or herself by heroism, meritorious achievement, or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008517
The applicant states: a. during the period 2003 2006, the Army had a program that offered military members the opportunity to transfer VA education benefits; b. his prior requests to transfer his GI Bill benefits were denied; c. he recently met with the Board of Veterans Appeals where he was instructed to appeal to this Board for a review of his request; d. he wants to be grandfathered into the VA transfer program and questions if he would have been able to transfer his education benefits...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008519
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her: a. DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her service in Kuwait; and b. DA Form 199 (Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) Proceedings) to show she retired due to disability for: * an anxiety disorder received in the line of duty as a direct result of armed conflict or an instrumentality of war * a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and seizures 2. The PEB made the recommended findings that, if retired because of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008524
The applicant provides Permanent Order 134-19 dated 14 May 2013, which awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation to his unit for the period 28 August 2010 to 1 April 2011. He provided a copy of Permanent Order 134-19, which supports his contention that the unit to which he was assigned was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation after his release from active duty. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008527
An Enlisted Record Brief (ERB), dated 19 February 2014, shows her last name as "McN---." She stated her request was due to her divorce and that at the time of her retirement her last name was "McN---" as shown on her DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding an entry to item 18 of her DD Form 214 listing the name shown on the DD Form 4 she signed on 15 August 2002 _______ _ x _______...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008530
The applicant provides: * Officer Record Brief (ORB) * DD Form 214 for the period ending 31 July 2012 * National Guard Bureau (NGB) Memorandum, dated 3 August 2011 * REFRAD/retirement orders * DAIG ROI XX-00X, dated 16 September 2013 * Department of the Army IG (DAIG) memorandums, dated 19 December 2013 and 11 March 2014 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. c. Based on the facts as outlined above, the Army G-1 recommended approval of the applicant's request for relief and that the following...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008533
Item 14 all formal, in-service (full-time attendance) training courses successfully completed during the period of service covered on the DD Form 214 of at least 1 week or 40 hours duration. Records show the applicant was awarded the Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award) and was assigned to a unit that was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show these awards. Although the applicant completed the Movement Tracking System...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008536
Subsequently, payment of PLUS loans was authorized; however, there is no evidence that the applicant received this information. As noted in the advisory opinion, at the time the applicant signed his enlistment contract PLUS loans were not among the types of loans authorized under the SLRP. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from the applicant's 6 June 2005 enlistment contract all reference to an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008548
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his rank as CADET, his Bachelor of Arts in Oriental Studies from the University of Arizona be reflected under Military Education, and that his time in the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) be added to his active duty time. The applicant provides copies of his DD Form 214, discharge orders from the ROTC Control Group, A Department of Veterans Affairs Request for...