ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009503
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the correct amount of time for each military occupational specialty (MOS) listed. A calculation of the time the applicant held/served in each MOS of record shows the following: 1997 06 30 date retired from active duty - 1977 08 30 date awarded MOS 63B = 19 10 00 or 19 years and 10 months (MOS 63B) 1997 06 30 date retired from active duty - 1982 06 24 date awarded MOS 72E = 15...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009504
g. HRC-Fort Knox Orders A-12-31699701, dated 7 February 2014, which show her Orders A-12-316997, dated 19 December 2013 were amended to reflect she was assigned to the WTU for 90 days with an ending date of 14 March 2014. h. Memorandum, dated 24 February 2014, from the Commanding Officer, 1st Battalion, Warrior Transition Brigade (WTB), Fort Belvoir, who stated: (1) The applicant demobilized in October 2013 (Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) tour) at Fort Bliss from 13 to 18 October 2014. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009505
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show he and his spouse elected not to participate in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP). This chapter states, in pertinent part, that effective 1 March 1986, a married member is enrolled with spouse coverage based on full retired pay at the time of retirement unless that spouse has concurred in writing to another election requested by the member. The evidence shows that on 2 December 2013, the applicant elected to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009511
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 February 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140009511 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. In Part VIIa (Evaluate the Rated Officer's Promotion Potential to the Next Higher Grade), the senior rater placed an "X" in the "Other" block and entered the following comments in Part VIIc (Comment on Performance/Potential): During this rated period, [Applicant] violated CENTCOM General Order #1. The evidence shows the applicant received a 12-month annual OER for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009521
The applicant requests removal of a general officer memorandum of reprimand (GOMOR) and any associated documents from his records. On 14 September 2004, after reviewing the applicant's rebuttal and considering all matters available and the recommendations by his chain of command, the commanding general directed filing the GOMOR in the applicant's official military personnel file (OMPF). A memorandum of reprimand may be filed in a Soldier's OMPF only upon the order of a general...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009525
He was not paid the correct amount of NPBCP. There is no record of HPOIP payments for the period from 20091001 to 20131001. c. He is authorized and paid HPORB at $20,000/year from 20091001 to 20130930. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by a. adjusting the applicant's NPBCP rate of $166.66/month to $208.33/month on 20080417, paying him the difference between the two rates ($41.67/month) for the period from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009543
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, required that the enlisted person must have had all "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings (service school efficiency ratings based upon academic proficiency of at least good rendered subsequent to 22 November 1955 were not disqualifying) and no convictions by a court-martial throughout a qualifying period of service for award of the AGCM. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the AGCM (1st Award)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009544
Item 38 (Record of Assignments) of the applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows that his conduct and efficiency ratings were excellent. The applicants records do not contain any evidence of disciplinary action. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to enlisted Soldiers who had completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009551
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states, in effect, that upon her return from deployment she completed the Reverse Soldier Readiness Process (RSRP) on 23 July 2013 to include finance in order to stop her combat pay entitlements. Accordingly, there appears to be no basis to grant the applicants request to remit or cancel the remainder of her debt.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009565
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). This document notified him that the Calendar Year 1988 Master SGT/SGT QMP Selection Board reviewed his official military personnel file (OMPF), and after a comprehensive review, the board considered his record of service including performance and future potential for retention in the Army, and barred him from reenlistment. He was informed that: * separation proceedings must be initiated no later...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009566
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge (UD) to a general discharge. The applicant provides copies of the following: * Request for Discharge for the Good of the Service memorandum * Separatee's Copy of Board Proceedings statement * Expulsion from UniteD States Military Installation letter * DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) * UD Certificate * four character letters * Biblical quote * completed DD Form 293 (Application for the Review of Discharge from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009568
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show two awards of the Army Commendation Medal. The Korea Defense Service Medal 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 Republic of Korea. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting from his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009569
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his record to show he was medically retired vice being honorably released from military service. He received a medical evaluation and was given pain medication and a knee bandage. All documentation in the applicant's record shows that although he received injuries during basic training, he was still fit for duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009571
Additionally, Appendix V of U.S. Army Vietnam (USARV) Regulation 672-1 states that during the Vietnam era the Combat Infantryman Badge was awarded only to enlisted individuals who held and served in MOS 11B, 11C, 11D, 11F, 11G, or 11H. The regulation authorized award of the Combat Infantryman Badge to radio/telephone operators provided their primary duty was to accompany infantry or infantry-type units on tactical operations. A review of the available evidence failed to show that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009572
The applicant states he should have been awarded the Purple Heart for an injury caused by enemy action while on a mission in World War II that left him with a life-altering disability. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for award of the Purple Heart to a member of the Armed Forces of the United States who, while serving in any capacity with one of the U.S. Armed Services after 5 April 1917, has been wounded or killed, or who has died or may die after being wounded in any...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009573
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of the character of his service from uncharacterized to a medical discharge. On 26 February 1998, the applicant's company commander initiated action to separate the applicant under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Separations), paragraph 7-17b, for Fraudulent Entry. That service would be described as uncharacterized if separation processing was initiated while a Soldier in an entry level status (not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009586
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), ending on 30 March 2012, to show he retired for disability in the rank/grade of staff sergeant (SSG)/E-6 vice sergeant (SGT)/E-5. On 20 August 2002, MIARNG published Orders 232-011 honorably discharging him from the ARNG in the rank/grade of SPC/E-4 effective 1 August 2002 in accordance with National Guard Regulation (NGR) 600-200 (Enlisted Personnel Management) paragraph 8-26g(3)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009588
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show: a. his duty assignment in Berlin, Germany, and b. award of the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp. His DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record Part II) shows he was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, Berlin Brigade, in Berlin, Germany, from 16 September 1975 to 14 March 1976. Since there is no provision to show duty assignments on the DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009596
COUNSEL'S REQUEST, STATEMENT AND EVIDENCE: 1. Counsel requests the separation authority, separation program designator (SPD) code, reentry eligibility (RE) code, and narrative reason for separation on her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 17 April 1997 be changed. The Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness memorandum, dated 20 September 2011, subject: Correction of Military Records Following Repeal of Section 654 of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009599
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 January 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140009599 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 20 January 1990, he reenlisted for a period of 4 years. However, the applicant's record contains a DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 13 June 1994 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009604
Her DD Form 214 also shows in: a. item 4a/4b (Grade, Rate or Rank/Pay Grade), her rank/grade as SSG/E-6; b. item 12f (Foreign Service), the entry 11 months and 22 days; c. item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized), she was awarded or authorized the: * Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal * National Defense Service Medal with bronze service star * Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal * Global War on Terrorism Service Medal * Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009605
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her home of record (HOR) as Connecticut (CT). On 20 April 2013, she entered active duty and she was honorably released from active duty on 11 April 2014 and assigned to her USAR unit. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows her HOR is listed as East Haven, CT at the time she was ordered to active duty in support of OEF.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009608
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that her uncharacterized discharge be changed to an honorable discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009609
The applicant states two issues have put the CLRP Addendum he signed in jeopardy: * his bonus addendum is signed but not dated by all concerned * he transferred from the New Hampshire Army National Guard (NHARNG) to the Maine Army National Guard (MEARNG) 2 years into his 3-year incentive bonus contract with the NHARNG 3. However, no one dated the addendum. c. The applicant moved from the NHARNG to the MEARNG approximately 2 years into his 3-year incentive contract.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009612
COUNSEL'S REQUEST, STATEMENT AND EVIDENCE: 1. Counsel requests reconsideration of the applicant's previous request for an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC). The applicant's counsel states that the applicant received mental health services while on active duty at Lackland AFB, TX; however, documentation of this treatment is not available.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009613
He acknowledged: * he reviewed the contents of the MEB, physical profile, and narrative summary; he understood the PEB would only consider the conditions listed on his physical profile * the physical profile included all his conditions and whether or not they meet retention standards; the conditions that did not meet retention standards were properly listed * he provided all medical documents in his possession to be included in the MEB; he agreed that the MEB accurately covered his medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009614
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was medically retired with a 40 percent (%) disability rating. When the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) awarded him compensation for his Gulf War related disability on 1 July 2002, he was already on leave and retiring at that time. The Army rates only conditions determined to be physically unfitting at the time of discharge which disqualify the Soldier from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009620
The applicant indicates he will bring letters from a Soldier, his former commander, and other new evidence to the Board. The applicant stated he would mail his supporting evidence to the Board on Friday, 26 December 2014, and at that time he was informed his application would be held in abeyance for 10 working days and if his documents were not received by that time his case would be submitted to the Board. On 27 March 2006, the unit commander notified the applicant that he was initiating...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009630
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 18 May 2000, he was discharged under honorable conditions (general) for misconduct-commission of a serious offense under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c. __________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 | 20140009632
He provided an NGB Form 600-7-5-R-E, dated 6 April 2011, showing he enlisted for the Non-Prior Service (NPS)/Prior Service (PS) SLRP incentive in the amount of $50,000.00 in MOS 09S. In addition, although there is a bonus control number requested on 22 April 2010, the interactive Personnel Electronic Records Management System shows two addenda, both signed in 2011 with two different duty MOS designations, and a DD Form 4836 deemed "not a valid document for this incentive" by the State...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009636
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009646
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. In this case, the evidence of record shows the FSM was involved in an accidental discharge of a weapon system in Vietnam and later received treatment for this injury. The FSM's service record is void of any evidence that shows he was wounded or injured as a result of enemy action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009655
On 23 December 2014, LTC N____ stated: (1) the request could not be acted upon because the applicant had a request pending before the ABCMR regarding his entitlement to the Silver Star; and, (2) the original documentation for the applicant's Silver Star (1st Award) was required or a letter from the National Archives and Records Administration stating the original documentation did not exist. g. His earlier request to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) regarding his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009661
The applicant requests correction of his records to show the award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, Purple Heart, Valorous Unit Award, and Army Good Conduct Medal. Based on the applicable regulation, he should be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 4 September 2001 to 9 January 2004. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 12f of his DD Form 214 the current entry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009664
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 21 September 2013 to show: * his place of entry into active duty as an address in Kentucky * his home of record (HOR) at the time of entry as an address in Kentucky * the station where he separated as Kaiserslautern Transition Center, Germany * award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) with bronze arrowhead device instead of the AFEM * award of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009668
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 Army must find that a service member is physically unfit to reasonably perform his or her duties and assign an appropriate disability rating before that service member can be medically separated or retired. In the applicant's case, his separation physical is not available.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009691
It states item 22c will show the total active duty service outside the continental limits of the United States for the period covered by the DD Form 214 and the last overseas theater in which service was performed, e.g., "USARPAC." His DD Form 214 should be corrected to show these awards. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding to item 22c of his DD Form 214 "USARPAC"; b. adding to item 24 of his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009705
The medical records also report things he never said. Subsequently, a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) found the applicant medically unqualified for continued service and recommended his case be considered by a Physical Evaluation Board (PEB). There is no available evidence to support the applicant's contention that his medical history is anything other than what is recorded in his military medical records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009706
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, his Officer Evaluation Report (OER) for the period 1 September 2010 through 11 January 2011 (hereafter referred to as the contested OER) be corrected to: * remove the negative comments entered in Part VIIc (Comment on Performance/Potential) * list in Part VIId (List Three Future Assignments for Which this Officer is Best Suited) - Battalion S2, Battalion S3, or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009709
The applicant states: * he received an officer CSRB in 2008 while on Title 10 orders overseas * in late 2013 the Florida Army National Guard (FLARNG) was audited for administration of its bonus incentive program * he was notified that his bonus was to be recouped due to wording on his orders, lack of a bonus control number, and lack of dates on his contract * he was told to submit an exception to policy (ETP) to the National Guard Bureau (NGB) * NGB denied his request and provided a number...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009714
Because the applicant's conviction was approved on 25 August 2009, a request for an ETP would only be supportable if applicable in September 2010 or later. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing an ETP was approved authorizing integration of the applicant into the promotion list in September 2010; b. reviewing his record to determine if he was eligible for promotion to SSG after integration into the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009717
On 25 January 2011, the applicant was issued a Memorandum of Reprimand by the Commanding General (CG) for DUI. The applicants contention that the contested OER should be removed because it states he was pulled over for DUI but in fact he was not has been noted and appears to lack merit. _______ _ 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 | 20140009718
The applicant states: a. his DA Form 199, item 10a, should be corrected to reflect "The Soldier's retirement is based on a disability received in the line of duty [LOD] as a direct result of armed conflict or caused by an instrumentality of war incurred in the LOD while simulating war"; and b. his request for reconsideration is based on incorrect information contained in the "Discussions and Conclusions" portion of the decisional document. His record contains a DA Form 2173 (Statement of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009720
In the agreement he acknowledged he understood: * he would be suspended from bonus eligibility if he entered a period of non-availability (transferred to the IRR) for a maximum period of 1 year for personal reasons or 3 years for temporary overseas residence, missionary obligations, or overseas employment obligations * he would be terminated from bonus eligibility, with recoupment, if he failed to extend his contracted USAR term of service to compensate for a period of non-availability...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009721
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his pay grade as E-4 and his deployments to Kosovo and Macedonia and his awards of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) and Army Achievement Medal (AAM) as well as his authorized campaign medals. Army Regulation 635-5 at the time served as the authority for the preparation of the DD Form 214. The applicant also served during a qualifying period for award of the Kosovo...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009727
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 during World War II (WWII). The available evidence shows the applicant served a qualifying period of service for award of the BSM based upon award of the CIB. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Bronze Star Medal based...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009739
Following counseling, the applicant submitted a voluntary written request for discharge 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. On 6 November 1982, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. On 7 October 1988, the Army Discharge Review Board disapproved the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009740
This pamphlet shows the 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation for the period 6 through 8 May 1968 and was confirmed by Department of the Army General Orders Number 32, dated 1973. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting award of the Vietnam Service Medal from his DD Form 214 for the period ending 15 December 1969 * adding the following awards to his DD Form 214 for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009742
The applicant requests award of the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM). c. The Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM) is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have participated in Global War on Terrorism operations outside of the areas of eligibility (AOE) designated for award of the GWOTEM, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, or ICM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009745
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that her discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a more favorable discharge that will afford her benefits. A discharge under other than honorable conditions would normally be given an individual who was discharged for the good of the Service.