ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008551
BOARD DATE: 18 December 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140008551 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his rank and pay grade as specialist, E-4. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending the applicant's DD Form 214 to show his rank and pay grade as specialist, E-4 with an effective date...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008553
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The contested NCOER does not state that he was charged with or received a DUI, it simply states that he was arrested for DUI, a statement for which the applicant has not provided any evidence to refute. After reviewing all of the available evidence of record and documents submitted by the applicant, there appears to be no basis to remove the contested NCOER from his OMPF at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008555
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) as follows: * change his last name from "Alaj" to "Amai" (i.e., Alai) * change date of induction from "5 January 6" to "5 January 1961" * add award of the Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and National Defense Service Medal 2. Therefore, he is not entitled to this award or its listing on his DD Form 214. c. However, his service in Vietnam qualifies him for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008558
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to change his character of service from uncharacterized to honorable. His record contains a DA Form 705 that shows he took a Diagnostic APFT on four occasions during AIT. His record contains four DA Forms 4856 (General Counseling Form) that show he was counseled for failing the diagnostic APFT for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008561
The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a general discharge and that his service record be amended to reflect all of the campaigns and unit citations he is authorized. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008562
This pamphlet provides for the award of the RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation to all units that served in Vietnam between 20 July 1965 and 28 March 1973 which were subordinate to Headquarters, U.S. Army Vietnam by DAGO Number 8, dated 1974. The evidence also shows he participated in four campaigns during his service in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from his DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008564
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Decorations and Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Purple Heart was awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States who was wounded in action against an armed enemy of the United States or as a direct result of an act of such enemy provided the wound necessitated treatment by a medical officer. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards), currently in effect, states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained in action against an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008565
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records by upgrading his bad conduct discharge. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. The applicant contends that his military records should be corrected by upgrading his bad conduct discharge because his mistakes...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008570
With respect to award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, GO awarded the applicant the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device for heroism in connection ground operations against a hostile force in Vietnam on 14 May 1969 and he served in Vietnam in an infantry MOS while assigned to an infantry unit. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for his period of service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008571
The applicant states he was discharged for failing to complete alcohol rehabilitation. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. On 21 February 1995, his company commander formally notified him of the initiation of separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008572
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge. However, his record contains a duly-constituted DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) that shows, on 2 September 1975, he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, and he received an under other than honorable conditions discharge. His record shows he was AWOL for 93 days; therefore, his service clearly does...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008579
The applicant states: * award of the Air Medal and subsequent OLC's during the Vietnam conflict was based on one award per every 25 hours flown * General Orders 1090 awarding him the 10th, 11th, and 12th OLC do not accurately reflect his flight record and the OLC's were not correctly awarded * he flew over 300 hours during his second combat tour in Vietnam from 23 May 1967 through 4 May 1968 which entitles him to award of OLC's 10 through 19 * he received no Air Medal OLC's for flight hours...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008585
The applicant provided a DA Form 1577 showing his authorized awards as the: * Army Good Conduct Medal * Meritorious Unit Commendation * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze service star * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Automatic Rifle Bar 6. There is no evidence of a commander's disqualification for the first award of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008587
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 28 (Specialized Training) does not show he completed any EIB proficiency tests and there is no evidence on this document or throughout his military record to show he was ever awarded the EIB. The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show award of the EIB and any unit awards he is authorized.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008589
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). However, his DD Form 214 does not show this overseas service. The applicant contends his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his overseas service in Thailand.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008591
When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. His conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which he was convicted. Accordingly, his punishment was not disproportionate to the offenses for which he was convicted and he has failed to show sufficient evidence or reasons to warrant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008593
The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to honorable. On 11 March 1991, the applicants commander notified him of his intent to recommend him for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14, for misconduct due to the commission of a serious offense by the wrongful use of cocaine on two separate occasions. On 26 June 1991, the appropriate authority approved the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008597
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge upgraded to honorable. The VA Statement of Case, dated 11 June 2007, as provided by the applicant, states that his period of military service from 27 November 1984 to 3 March 1988 is honorable service for VA purposes. The VA Letter, Summary of Benefits, dated 25 April 2014, as provided by the applicant, states that both periods of his active duty military service is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008602
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show she: * was a sergeant (SGT)/E-5 * was awarded the Army Commendation Medal and the Korea Defense Service Medal * completed the Unit Supply Course and the Primary Leadership Development Course 2. The available evidence shows she served a qualifying period for award of the Korea Defense Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008605
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) to a general discharge (GD). On 29 January 1988, the separation authority approved the applicant's request and directed his discharge UOTHC. _________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 | 20140008614
His request to cancel this debt is ineligible for a waiver. Following the applicant's retirement, he elected spouse SBP coverage. He did not pay SBP premiums and despite his non-payment, his spouse had the benefit of SBP coverage.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008615
His record is void of the facts and circumstances surrounding his discharge; however, his records contain a DD Form 214 which shows he was discharged in pay grade E-1 on 31 October 1997, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations, Enlisted Separations), chapter 10. He was honorably discharged in pay grade E-3 on 6 April 2004. Army policy stated that although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge UOTHC was normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008618
The applicant requests an Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM), two awards of the Armed Forces Reserve Medal (AFRM), and all other awards he may be entitled to based on his active duty service. He states his request for the AGCM is based on service of more than one year in Panama from 1989 to 1990. There is no evidence in the available records which shows the applicant served a qualifying period of service for the first award of the AFRM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008619
The applicant provides: * Enlisted Record Brief (ERB) * 15 letters of support/character reference * 2 DA Forms 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)) * DA Form 2627-2 (Record of Supplementary Action Under Article 15, UCMJ) * 20 pages of an Administrative Separation Board Hearing CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. After hearing all matters presented in defense, mitigation, and/or extenuation and after having considered the violation(s) of the UCMJ,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008621
BOARD DATE: 15 January 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140008621 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. His service record includes his DA Form 41 (Record of Emergency Data) and DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) which both show the SSN listed on his social security card. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his SSN as it is recorded on his social security card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008625
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 28 March 2005 to show he was awarded the Iraq Campaign Medal instead of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from his DD Forms 214, dated 28 March 2005 and 20 December 2011, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal; and b. adding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008630
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests removal/deletion of an Article 15 from the restricted folder of his official military personnel file (OMPF). Table 2-1 (Composition of the OMPF) of Army Regulation 600-8-104 shows that the DA Form 2627 is filed in either the performance or restricted section of the OMPF, as directed in Item 5 of the DA Form 2627.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008631
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 January 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140008631 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's contention that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his SSN as "xxx-xx-03xx" was carefully considered; however, there is insufficient evidence to support his claim. ____________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 | 20140008632
The applicant requests upgrade of her discharge. When charges were preferred, the applicant consulted with counsel and voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. c. Paragraph 3-7b states a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008633
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 22 May 1981, the Army Discharge Review Board denied his request for an upgrade of his discharge. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, an undesirable discharge is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008634
The applicant requests, in effect, reconsideration of his earlier request that his under other than honorable conditions discharge, received under the provisions of chapter 14, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), be changed to a discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-40 (Personnel Separations - Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) due to a disabling mental illness. The separation authority may issue an honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008637
His service record is void of evidence which shows he was deployed to Bosnia in 1996. However, his service record is void of evidence and he has not provided any evidence to show he was deployed to Bosnia in 1996. The Board further determined that the evidence presented is insufficient to warrant a portion of the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008641
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. However, there is insufficient evidence to support that it was combat- related. The evidence of record clearly shows he stated his USAF service in his original application for CRSC and upon reconsideration.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008643
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge from under honorable conditions (general) to a fully honorable discharge. Subsequent to his acknowledgement, his immediate commander initiated separation action against him in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct (wrongful use of marijuana). His separation code and narrative reason for separation were assigned based on the fact that he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 14-12c of Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008647
He also acknowledged he understood that by requesting discharge he was admitting guilt to the charges against him or to a lesser-included offense that also authorized the imposition of a bad conduct discharge or a discharge under other honorable conditions. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Although the applicant alleges that he was a victim of hazing during his military service, there is no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008648
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 January 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140008648 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, adjustment of his Federal recognition order for promotion to chief warrant officer two (CW2) from 3 October 2011 to 3 March 2011. The applicant states, in effect, that he was boarded by a Federal Recognition Board (FRB) in the State of Washington and was promoted to the rank of CW2 on 8 April 2011 with a date of rank (DOR) of 2 March...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008665
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 January 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140008665 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008667
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. His service record does not indicate he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. It appears the separation authority determined the applicant's overall service did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty to warrant recommendation of a fully honorable discharge and characterized his service as general under honorable conditions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008672
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). (2) Table 2-2 (AFEM - Designated U.S. Military Operations) shows the AFEM was authorized for service in Korea from 1 October 1966 to 30 June 1974. d. The Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the ROK. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008673
If she did not have 20 qualifying years of service by 1 August 2009, then she must serve 4 years on active duty from the date of her request. She provides an email from the 47th BSB Retention Noncommissioned Officer (NCO), dated 22 January 2014, wherein it stated she (the applicant) was a non-promotable specialist and her ETS date put her over the Retention Control Point (RCP) for her current rank, so unless she became promotable she was ineligible to extend or reenlist. The evidence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008674
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general or an honorable discharge. The applicant's DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged on 16 June 1981 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial, with an under other than honorable conditions characterization of service....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008677
On 3 October 1969, after personally considering the evidence, the convening authority directed that the applicant be discharged with an undesirable discharge for unfitness under the provision of Army Regulation 635-212. As a result of the extensive research conducted by the medical community and the relatively recent issuance of revised criteria regarding the causes, diagnosis and treatment of PTSD the Department of Defense (DoD) acknowledges that some Soldiers who were administratively...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008681
The policy and actions required by the commander to process an inquiry are described in Army Regulation 6233, chapter 6. b. Paragraph 27 states Part IV (performance evaluation professionalism) of the DA Form 679 is completed by the rater, including the APFT performance entry and the height and weight entry in Part IVc. (4) A thorough evaluation of the Soldier is required. She also stated the counseling statements addressed in the contested OER, which refers to her weight, took place...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008686
On 9 April 1986, the applicant's immediate commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel) for fraudulent enlistment and he advised the applicant of his rights. On 9 April 1986, the applicant's commander initiated separation action against him by reason of fraudulent enlistment. When separated within the first 180 days, service is usually not characterized unless...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008689
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 3 February 1997, the appropriate authority approved his request and directed the applicant be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, and furnished a discharge under other than honorable conditions. A discharge under other than honorable conditions would normally be given an individual who was discharged for the good of the Service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008693
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions. On 11 August 1982, the separation authority approved the applicant's voluntary request for discharge and directed the issuance of a discharge under other than honorable conditions. There is no evidence that he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008694
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his general, under honorable conditions discharge (GD) be upgrade to honorable. On 2 December 1991, the applicants commander recommended separation from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for misconduct due to the pattern of misconduct discussed above.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008698
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 January 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140008698 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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 United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 12 March 1967 to show his social security number (SSN) as 228-XX-XXXX.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008704
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions. On 7 March 2012, the separation authority approved the applicant's voluntary request for discharge and directed the issuance of a discharge under other than honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140008705
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Iraq Campaign Medal and to state service in "Operation Iraqi Freedom." Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award), for the period 22 July 2003 through 8 November 2005, and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...