ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009242
The applicant was accordingly discharged on 23 May 1972. In view of the foregoing, on 3 September 2014 the Secretary of Defense directed the Service Discharge Review Boards (DRBs) and Service Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCM/NRs) to carefully consider the revised PTSD criteria, detailed medical considerations and mitigating factors when taking action on applications from former service members administratively discharged UOTHC and who have been diagnosed with PTSD by a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009243
The applicant provides: * his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) * an Order on Verified Petition for Change of Name CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. ____________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. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140009243 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009246
The applicant requests correction of the military records to show entitlement to separation pay. An advisory opinion received from the Department of the Army, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, recommends the records be corrected to show the applicant signed a valid service agreement prior to separating from active duty and approval of entitlement to separation pay. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009247
The applicant states: * he is a Vietnam veteran * he served with the 101st Airborne Division * his BSM is not listed on his DD Form 214 * his secondary MOS (SMOS) of 71B (Clerk-Typist) is on his DD Form 214, but his PMOS of 11B is not listed * he believes that he is entitled to the CIB * there may be other division citations that are not listed on his DD Form 214 3. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009248
The applicant requests correction of the military records to show entitlement to separation pay. An advisory opinion received from the Department of the Army, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, recommends the records be corrected to show the applicant signed a valid service agreement prior to separating from active duty and approval of entitlement to separation pay. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009249
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show award of the Prisoner of War (POW) Medal. The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. The available evidence shows he was a POW in Germany during World War II (December 1944 to May 1945); therefore, his WD AGO Form 53-55 should be corrected to show award of the POW Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009251
The applicant requests correction of the military records to show entitlement to separation pay. An advisory opinion received from the Department of the Army, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, recommends the records be corrected to show the applicant signed a valid service agreement prior to separating from active duty and approval of entitlement to separation pay. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009253
The applicant requests correction of the military records to show entitlement to separation pay. An advisory opinion received from the Department of the Army, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, recommends the records be corrected to show the applicant signed a valid service agreement prior to separating from active duty and approval of entitlement to separation pay. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009256
The applicant requests correction of the military records to show entitlement to separation pay. An advisory opinion received from the Department of the Army, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, recommends the records be corrected to show the applicant signed a valid service agreement prior to separating from active duty and approval of entitlement to separation pay. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009258
The applicant states, in effect, that he had a legal name change approved on 4 December 1975 and desires his DD Form 214 to be corrected to reflect the name that is contained on his legal name change order. _______ _ _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. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140009258 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009259
The applicant requests correction of the military records to show entitlement to separation pay. An advisory opinion received from the Department of the Army, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, recommends the records be corrected to show the applicant signed a valid service agreement prior to separating from active duty and approval of entitlement to separation pay. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009260
The applicant requests correction of the military records to show entitlement to separation pay. An advisory opinion received from the Department of the Army, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, recommends the records be corrected to show the applicant signed a valid service agreement prior to separating from active duty and approval of entitlement to separation pay. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009261
The applicant requests correction of the military records to show entitlement to separation pay. An advisory opinion received from the Department of the Army, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, recommends the records be corrected to show the applicant signed a valid service agreement prior to separating from active duty and approval of entitlement to separation pay. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009262
The applicant requests correction of the military records to show entitlement to separation pay. An advisory opinion received from the Department of the Army, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, recommends the records be corrected to show the applicant signed a valid service agreement prior to separating from active duty and approval of entitlement to separation pay. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009264
The applicant requests correction of the military records to show entitlement to separation pay. An advisory opinion received from the Department of the Army, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, recommends the records be corrected to show the applicant signed a valid service agreement prior to separating from active duty and approval of entitlement to separation pay. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009266
The applicants records reflect the name in which he served under at the time he was REFRAD and his DD Form 214 correctly reflects that information. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document along with his application will be filed in his official military personnel file (OMPF). ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140009266 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140009266 2 ARMY BOARD FOR...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009268
The applicant requests correction of the military records to show entitlement to separation pay. An advisory opinion received from the Department of the Army, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, recommends the records be corrected to show the applicant signed a valid service agreement prior to separating from active duty and approval of entitlement to separation pay. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009269
The applicant requests correction of the military records to show entitlement to separation pay. An advisory opinion received from the Department of the Army, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, recommends the records be corrected to show the applicant signed a valid service agreement prior to separating from active duty and approval of entitlement to separation pay. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009271
The applicant requests correction of the military records to show entitlement to separation pay. An advisory opinion received from the Department of the Army, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, recommends the records be corrected to show the applicant signed a valid service agreement prior to separating from active duty and approval of entitlement to separation pay. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009272
In view of the foregoing, on 3 September 2014 the Secretary of Defense directed the Service Discharge Review Boards (DRBs) and Service Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCM/NRs) to carefully consider the revised PTSD criteria, detailed medical considerations and mitigating factors when taking action on applications from former service members administratively discharged UOTHC and who have been diagnosed with PTSD by a competent mental health professional representing a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009273
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 January 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140009273 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 award of his second Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show two awards of the ARCOM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009274
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), for the period ending 2 December 2010, to show his rank/grade as specialist (SPC)/E-4 and his award of the Army Achievement Medal (AAM). His records show he was awarded the AAM by Headquarters, 203rd Military Police Battalion Permanent Order 127-006, dated 10 May 2011. In this case, the applicant's DD Form 214 covered his period of active service for training in MOS 31B.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009275
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Iraq Campaign Medal and/or Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and the Army Service Ribbon. With regard to award of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, in view of his request for award of the Iraq Campaign Medal, she is not entitled to this award for this same period of service. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009277
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Combat Infantryman Badge. His record is void of orders awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge or any evidence that shows he served in active ground combat during his service in Vietnam. Regrettably, and notwithstanding his sincerity, in the absence of evidence that conclusively shows he actively participated in ground combat, there is insufficient evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009278
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to reflect his legal name change. _______ _ _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. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140009278 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009279
The applicant provides copies of: * his application to register for the draft or enlist * his Honorable Discharge Certificate, dated 11 November 1945 * his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) * his Separation Qualification Record * his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) showing U.S. Navy service ending 23 October 1952 * a letter from a former Soldier, dated 29 December 1994 * a letter from former Soldier,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009280
The applicant requests correction of his military records by upgrading his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge to general, under honorable conditions. On 22 September 1993, 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. On 12 October 1993, the appropriate authority denied the applicant's request for a conditional waiver and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009282
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions to honorable. His records do contain an endorsement, dated 3 July 1980, that shows his discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10 (discharge for the good of the service) was approved on 3 July 1980. Based on his record of indiscipline, his overall record of service did not support the issuance of an honorable or a general discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009283
The FSM's records show he was born on 16 January 1944. According to the FSM's Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) pay records: * the FSM never changed his election to former spouse, but the applicant remained his beneficiary on his pay records * a deemed election was never submitted by the applicant * there is no indication the FSM remarried * the FSM continued to pay SBP premiums until the date of his death * no one is currently claiming his SBP annuity 14. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009285
The applicant states the Purple Heart is not listed on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) even though he was wounded during his combat service in Vietnam. He stated that the applicant joined Company D on 27 March 1971 and served with it, taking part in the ground combat operations, until the unit was redeployed to the continental United States on 17 August 1971. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009286
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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's record contains the following documents listing his DOB as "12 August": * DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record Armed Forces of the United...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009287
His DD Form 214 for the period ending 16 February 1969 shows his SSN as XXX-76-XXXX. He provided a BSM Citation which shows he was awarded the BSM for meritorious service in the Republic of Vietnam during the period 1 April 1970 to 31 December 1970. It appears he provided a BSM Certificate, dated 3 January 1970, which shows he was awarded the BSM for meritorious achievement during the period 1 April 1970 to 31 December 1970, with his discharge upgrade request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009290
His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged in the rank/grade of private/E-1 as a result of court-martial in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Personnel Separations), chapter 3, with a bad conduct discharge. His conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which he was convicted. Therefore, clemency in the form of an honorable or general discharge is not warranted in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009294
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The consent form she signed stated his birth certificate was used to verify his DOB and his DOB was 12 April 1939. However, his DD Form 47, dated 13 October 1959 and all subsequent documents, excepting his DD Form 214, show his DOB as 16 November 1940, and he signed many of those documents indicating his DOB was correct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009295
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 January 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140009295 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, correction of items 19a (Mailing Address After Separation) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) ending on 16 August 2012. _______ _ ___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 | 20140009296
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 January 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140009296 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. General orders awarded the applicant the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 28 July 1961 to his projected date of separation on or about 27 July 1964. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the following to his DD Form 214: * Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009299
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show in: * Item 4a (Grade, Rate, or Rank) - Private 2 (PV2) * Item 4b (Pay Grade) - E-2 * Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations, and Campaign Ribbon Awarded or Authorized) - the Iraq Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars and Combat Action Badge 2. With regard to correction of his DD Form 214 to show his pay grade as E-2: a. As a result, the Board recommends denial...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009301
Furthermore, item 38 (Record of Assignments) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his military service. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009302
BOARD DATE: 8 January 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140009302 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 the Canadian Honorary Wings Jump Certificate. The evidence shows he was presented an Honorary Wings Jump Certificate by the Canadian Forces; however, Army Regulation 600-8-22 specifically prohibits honorary badges from being authorized for wear or entry in official military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009306
On 21 January 1975, the applicant's immediate commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate action to eliminate him from the Army under the provisions of chapter 13 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel) due to unfitness. Consistent with the chain of command recommendations, on 27 February 1975, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of chapter 13 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of unfitness and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009313
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) based on completion of a qualifying period of Federal military service 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009314
The applicant states the SSN was entered incorrectly on his DD Form 214 due to an administrative error. Evidence shows the applicant entered active duty and served using the SSN he provides. _______ _ _x______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceeding of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009318
The applicant requests correction of his record to show award of the Purple Heart. He also requests correction of his record to show that he was a Sniper. His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: a. item 27 (Military Education)no entry ( is blank); b. item 38 (Record of Assignments) he was assigned to C Troop, 1st Squadron, 1st Cavalry Division from 20 February 1970 to 4 February 1971; c. item 40 (Wounds)no entry ( is blank); and d. item 41 (Awards and Decorations) does not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009321
The applicant requests that item 18 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his first enlistment began on "811201" instead of "811202." His DD Form 214 issued at the time of discharge shows in item 18, under immediate reenlistments this period, that his first term of service was from "811202 to 860320." Items 12a, 12c (Net Active Service This Period), and 12d should be corrected to show he enter active duty on 12 December...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009322
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Bronze Star Medal. His records do not contain orders awarding him the Bronze Star Medal. A review of the Awards and Decorations Computer-Assisted Retrieval System, an index of general orders issued during the Vietnam era between 1965 and 1973 maintained by the Military Awards Branch of the U.S. Army Human Resources Command, failed to reveal any...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009335
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of a MH condition during processing through the military disability system. After due deliberation in consideration of the preponderance of the evidence, the SRP concluded that no MH diagnosis rose to the level of being considered unfitting at the time of permanent retirement and the evidence did...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009339
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart and that his award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). However, the applicant has not provided sufficient evidence to establish that he meets the criteria for award of the Purple Heart in that he has failed to provide sufficient evidence to show he was treated for a wound...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009342
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's official military personnel file (OMPF) includes the following orders: * Headquarters, 3rd Brigade, 9th Infantry Division, Special Orders (SO) Number (#) 116, dated 26 April 1970, which announced his award of the CIB * Company B, 5th Battalion, 31st Infantry, Unit Orders #28, dated 7 July 1971, which announced his appointment to the acting noncommissioned officer rank of SGT *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009342 (2)
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's official military personnel file (OMPF) includes the following orders: * Headquarters, 3rd Brigade, 9th Infantry Division, Special Orders (SO) Number (#) 116, dated 26 April 1970, which announced his award of the CIB * Company B, 5th Battalion, 31st Infantry, Unit Orders #28, dated 7 July 1971, which announced his appointment to the acting noncommissioned officer rank of SGT *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009343
The applicant requests correction of his record to show he was determined to be unfit by the physical disability evaluation system (PDES) and retired by reason of physical disability. Except for a member who was previously found unfit and retained in a limited assignment duty status in accordance with chapter 6 of this regulation, such a member should not be referred to the PDES unless his or her physical defects raise substantial doubt that he or she is fit to continue to perform the...