ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009747
The applicant requests correction of his final DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his foreign service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 12 of his DD Form 214, dated 2 January 2013, the entry "00 00 00"; b. adding to item 12f of his DD Form 214, dated 2 January 2013, the entry "00 00 24"; and c. adding to item 13 of his DD Form, dated 2 January...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009752
The Rhode Island Army National Guard (RIARNG) did not submit five DA Forms 67-8 (Officer Evaluation Report (OER)), three award certificates, and one mandatory military education completion document, for inclusion in his promotion consideration file (PCF) prior to the board record cut-off date; instead, they sent an incomplete record to the promotion selection board without allowing him to review it. His request for reconsideration documents the following: * manifest errors were made in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009759
The applicant states a. The applicant was accessed into the NCARNG on 17 October 2012. One day prior to this appointment, on 16 October 2012 and as instructed by his specialty branch manager, he executed a written agreement wherein he agreed to the CLRP incentive in return for his services as a chaplain in the NCARNG.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009764
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected by adding the: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Cold War Recognition Certificate * any other awards and/or decorations he may have earned while on active duty 2. Records show the applicant has qualifying service for the award of the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009768
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940; 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009771
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Vietnam Service Medal. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant was assigned to Thailand; however, it fails to show he served in the Republic of Vietnam for at least 1 day or that his service in Thailand was in direct support of combat operations in Vietnam. _______ _ _X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009772
The applicant provides: * his DD Form 214 * his Honorable Discharge Certificate * a statement, dated 25 August 1987, of medical disqualification CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The examiner recommended he be discharged and suspended from training pending discharge. MOS 09B was assigned as the primary MOS for non-prior service Soldiers who had not completed BCT and AIT.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009773
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his Social Security Number (SSN) as "xxx-3x-xxxx" instead of "xxx-5x-xxxx." The majority of the documents contained in his record show his assigned military service number; however, his record contained the following two documents reflecting an SSN of "xxx-5x-xxxx." There is no evidence of record that shows he ever presented his new SSN or used this SSN during...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009774
The Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. The applicant's request for correction of his DD Form 214 to show award of the Korean Service Medal and Korea Defense Service Medal was carefully considered. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009775
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 records contain a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) and a DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) that show his SSN as "X83-XX-XXXX." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009776
He was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal, but he was not awarded the Vietnam Campaign Medal. With regard to award of the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the evidence shows he served in Vietnam from 11 September 1965 through 21 January 1966, a period of 4 months and 10 days. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting from his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal * adding to this DD Form 214 the: * Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009777
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart to her late father-in-law, a former service member (FSM). A Disposition Form which shows on 5 October 1943 he was admitted to the 93rd Evacuation Hospital for an accidental gun-shot wound to his left thigh while serving in Italy. He was scheduled for transfer to the Walter Reed General Hospital, Washington, DC, for further observation and treatment with a disposition date of 31 January 1944. e. A Clinical Record Brief which shows he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009778
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 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of military records by the Secretary of the Army, acting through the ABCMR. The applicant contends his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009781
The applicant, the daughter of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of his records to show award of the: * Purple Heart * Prisoner of War Medal 2. Although the FSM's military records were destroyed by fire, sufficient Army records show he was wounded by enemy action and treated; therefore, he is entitled to award of the Purple Heart for injuries incurred on 10 December 1944 and correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009782
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. Evidence of record shows the FSM was wounded in hostile action in Vietnam on 19 November 1967. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from the FSM's DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal; b. awarding him...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009783
The applicant provides his: * ILARNG Orders 166-155, appointment orders, dated 15 June 2011 * NGB Form 89 (Proceedings of a Federal Recognition Board) results of 20 May 2011 * Memorandum for Medical Recruiting Battalions, dated 20 May 2011 * NGB Form 62E (Application for FEDREC and Appointment as an Army Reserve Commissioned Officer in the ARNG of the United States), dated 31 January 2011 * ILARNG Orders 166-155 with hand written notes CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Orders 166-155 State of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009785
The applicant states, in effect, in September 2009 when she retired from active duty it was not clearly explained that she had to transfer her educational benefits to her dependents prior to separation from the military. The applicant's retirement date was 30 September 2009. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant filed her application and the Army approved her request to transfer her...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009786
He willingly and voluntarily declared that: * he was AWOL from 19 December 1978 to 13 February 1979 * he made the admission for administrative purposes only to process out of the Army and he acknowledged he understood he could receive a discharge under other than honorable conditions * his military defense counsel had explained to his complete understanding and satisfaction all legal and social ramifications of the type of discharge and what it meant in the future * the agreement only...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009787
The applicant requests correction of item 12f (Foreign Service) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The applicant states: * item 12f of his DD Form 214 shows no foreign service * he was deployed for 370 days to Iraq and he served 2 years in Korea 3. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to correction of his record to show he served 2 years in Korea and 370 days in Iraq.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009788
Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. The letter shows he was to be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14, by reason of conviction by civilian authorities. A discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally appropriate for a Soldier discharged under this chapter.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009789
The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. However, his available DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States), ending on 1 April 1955, and DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), ending on 17 October 1957, contain sufficient information for the Board to conduct a fair and impartial review of this case. His DD Form 214 lists in: * Item 27 (Decorations, Medals, Badges,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009798
The applicant's records thereafter consistently show the same name and gender as reflected on the applicant's DD Form 1966. The applicants DD Form 214, with the period ending 28 February 1986, shows the same name and gender as indicated on the DD Form 1966. _______ _ 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 | 20140009799
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 24 March 1997, pursuant to a pretrial agreement in which the convening authority agreed that punishment in excess of a BCD, confinement for 45 days, forfeiture of 2/3 pay per month for six months, and reduction to the grade of Private E1, and the five specifications of indecent assault would be dismissed. The applicant has not provided any evidence related to his post-service conduct that would...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009800
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) to show: a. his social security number (SSN) as 533-XX-XXXX and b. he was inducted on 15 January 1964, not 15 January 1966. The applicant's DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) shows he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 15 January 1964.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009801
The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. Although the specific dates of his service in Korea are not known, his DD Form 214 shows he had completed over 1 year of foreign service. It is reasonable to presume he served in Korea for at least 30 consecutive days and served during a qualifying period for entitlement to award of the Korea Defense Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009803
BOARD DATE: 24 February 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140009803 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 26 October 2011, the FSM passed away at the age of 52 and there is no evidence to show the applicant or the FSM made a former spouse election under the SBP within 1 year of the divorce. Counsel offers no new evidence showing the FSM requested his SBP coverage be changed to former spouse coverage, or that the applicant made a request for a deemed election within the statutory 1 year...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009820
Based on this request a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214), dated 5 April 1971, was issued showing one PH and the AGCM were added to his DD Form 214. It would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to show award of a second PH. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the Vietnam Service Medal from his DD Form 214; and b. adding the following awards to his DD Form 214: * Purple Heart (2nd...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009824
The Gulf War Deployment Roster is a record of Soldiers who participated in Operations Desert Shield/Storm and served in Southwest Asia in support of military operations during the period 2 August 1990 through December 1995. The evidence of record shows he served in Southwest Asia from 1 October 1990 to 13 April 1991. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending item 12f of his DD Form 214 for the period...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009825
Included in this letter, he states: * he was housed at Camp Kitty Hawk which was adjacent to the DMZ * in response to the ax murders of two American officers (1976), the Commanding General, United Nations Command placed the unit on alert for many months * in 1977 his unit recovered the bodies of the helicopter crewmen who had been shot down by North Korea * his unit provided security and supplies for a major tunnel discovery operation * throughout the year of his assignment, there were many...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009826
This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants 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. Special orders awarded him the Combat Infantryman Badge; therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to reflect it. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009828
Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge. Army Regulation 635-5-1 provides that a separation code of JKA will be assigned to enlisted personnel separated from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b, due to misconduct. The applicant has failed to show through the evidence submitted or the evidence of record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009829
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected by adding the: * Vietnam Service Medal * Vietnam Campaign Medal * any other awards and/or decorations he may have earned while on active duty 2. Neither his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) nor his DD Form 214 reflect any service in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009832
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's record is void of any evidence that shows his injuries were a direct, causal relationship to war or the simulation of war. Although the evidence shows the applicant was diagnosed with Hypertensive Heart Disease, Degenerative Arthritis of the Cervical Spine, Lumbar Intervertebral Disc Syndrome with Thoracolumbar Degenerative Changes with Erectile Dysfunction, Healed Fracture; Left...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009833
Consequently, due to the two concepts involved, an individual's medical condition, although not considered medically unfitting for military service at the time of processing for separation, discharge, or retirement, may be sufficient to qualify the individual for VA benefits based on an evaluation by that agency. The evidence in this case suggests that the applicant's disabilities were properly rated in accordance with the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities and her separation with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009834
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show his award of the Army Good Conduct Medal and his expert badge for tank weapons qualification. However, there is no evidence and the applicant has provided none that shows he qualified as an Expert with tank weapons. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Good Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009837
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge. The evidence of record does not support the applicant's request for an upgrade of his UOTHC discharge. _______ _ _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 | 20140009838
He provides: * DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) * Memorandum, Subject: Transmittal of Award, dated 31 October 1967 * Award certificate for award of the Bronze Star Medal * Newspaper articles * Information from the Dave Hughes Legacy Site * DD Form 1351-2 (Travel Voucher or Subvoucher) * General Orders Number 4163, dated 25 October 1967, awarding him the Bronze Star Medal * Unit Orders Number 43, dated 26 August 1967, promoting him to specialist...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009842
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he transferred his education benefits to his son under the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009843
The applicant requests his general discharge (GD) be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD). On 9 September 1989, the applicant's command initiated separation action under Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14, for acts or a pattern of misconduct. On 23 October 1989, the applicant was discharged under Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12d with a GD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009848
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. He completed his tour in Vietnam on 10 April 1971 and was transferred to Fort Hood, Texas where he remained until 24 August 1972 when he was honorably released from active duty (REFRAD) due to the expiration of his active duty commitment. The statement provided by the applicant from his company commander in Vietnam states that he remembered recommending and awarding the applicant the BSM for meritorious service in Vietnam and contends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009849
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge to a general, under honorable conditions discharge. 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. The available evidence shows the applicant voluntarily requested discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009850
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his foreign service in Southwest Asia in support of Operations Desert Shield/Storm. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of item 12f of his DD Form 214 to show 2 years and 3 months of foreign service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009851
HRC advised that when the applicant elected to transfer his Post 9-11 GI Bill benefits to his eligible dependents, he was assigned a service obligation date of 18 August 2011. The milConnect website and his approval letter both informed him that he had a service obligation date through 18 August 2011. The applicant agreed to serve through 18 August 2011.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009852
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the 3rd award of the Joint Meritorious Unit Award (JMUA). 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 for the period ending 30 June 2007 the JMUA (2nd Award) and b. adding to his DD Form 214 for the period ending 30 June 2007 the JMUA (3rd Award). ABCMR Record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009854
The applicant states: * he was denied his right to request referral to a PEB * he was not properly counseled regarding the Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES) process for Reservists * he was previously issued a permanent physical profile in 2004 while activated and underwent the PEB process which at the time found him fit for duty * he misunderstood the PEB process for a Reservist in a troop program unit to be the same as the PEB process he went through as an activated Reservist *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009862
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 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was serving on full-time Army National Guard duty at the time he retired on 31 July 2009. _______ _ X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009863
The applicant provides copies of his Request for Assistance from Member of Congress, the CIB orders, and correspondence pertaining to his previous requests, including Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) Record of Proceedings (ROP) AR20120007785, dated 20 November 2012. Therefore, he should be awarded the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140009865
c. On 11 August 1980, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed the issuance of a discharge under other than honorable conditions. Each request is individually considered based on the evidence presented. _____________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 | 20140009866
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 | 20140009869
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the amount of severance pay she received was $14,926.80 instead of $41,926.80. The applicant's DD Form 214 reflects that her disability severance pay amount was $41,296.80. Therefore, it would be appropriate to amend item 18 on her DD Form 214 to show her disability severance pay amount as $14,296.80.