ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010165
On 18 June 2012, he was notified of his pending separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct (abuse of illegal drugs). He approved the conditional waiver and recommendation for discharge for misconduct (abuse of illegal drugs) under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, and directed his discharge under honorable conditions. On 3 September 2014 in view of the foregoing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010167
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show "Yes" in item 15a indicating he contributed to the Post-Vietnam Era Veterans' Educational Assistance Program (VEAP). 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 VEAP and MGIB are two separate educational programs.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010168
The next day, he again came forward and presented the commander with a letter which stated his feelings about the Army. Following consultation with legal counsel, he requested 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. It appears the separation authority considered his overall record of service when he directed the applicant be discharged with a general...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010174
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the: * Meritorious Service Medal * Army Good Conduct Medal (3rd Award) instead of Army Good Conduct Medal (2nd Award) 2. He also provided a copy of 206th Military Intelligence Battalion Permanent Orders 098-001, dated 8 April 2014, that awarded him the Army Good Conduct Medal (3rd Award) for the period 19 April 2011 to 18 April 2014. As a result, the Board recommends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010178
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)) and all allied documents be removed from his official military personnel file (OMPF). LESs showing the applicant received parachute pay effective 10 February 2011 through 28 February 2013. c. LESs showing the applicant received BAH at the "with" dependent rate based on zip code...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010185
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 completion of the Basic Airborne Course and award of the Parachutist Badge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting from item 11 the entry "43E19 Parachute Rigger, 7 years, 1 month" and adding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010187
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010188
The applicant's service record does not show he held the special qualification identifier (SQI) "M" for 1SG, or that he completed the first sergeant course (FSC). The evidence does not support the applicant's request for correction of retirement orders to show he retired as a 1SG. There is no evidence that he completed the FSC or that he was awarded SQI "M." 3.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010191
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His service record includes the following documents which show his DOB as 12 October 1949: * DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) * Enlisted Personnel Data Form 4. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 to show his DOB as it is recorded on his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010192
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 13 June 2008 to show the Iraq Campaign Medal. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record confirms the applicant served in Iraq during a qualifying period for award of the Iraq Campaign Medal and he participated in one campaign during his service in Iraq. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army and Army National Guard records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010194
Counsel requests, in effect, reconsideration of the applicant's 8 July 2013 request for reconsideration of his earlier request for: * upgrade of his under honorable conditions (general) characterization of service to fully honorable * correction of the narrative reason for separation * correction of his name and social security number (SSN) 2. On 28 September 2009, the applicants company commander initiated action against the applicant to separate him under the provisions of Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010195
Counsel requests the Article 15 be set aside as it did not contain a valid charge under the UCMJ. On 21 January 2014, a military attorney reviewed the applicant's appeal and determined the proceedings were conducted in accordance with law and regulation. On 13 January 2014, COL SAE imposed an Article 15 on the applicant for a violation of Article 92, UCMJ for a failure to obey Army Regulation 600-20, Appendix 7-6(b) (Sexual Harassment).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010196
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he received two awards of the Purple Heart. The applicant states he received two awards of the Purple Heart while serving in Vietnam but his DD Form 214 only documents one award. The evidence of record shows the applicant received fragment wounds to his left side and his right leg on 19 May 1967.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010205
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests: * removal of the General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR), dated 12 September 2008, from the restricted folder of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) * reinstatement to the Fiscal Year 2008 (FY 08) Master Sergeant (MSG)/E-8 Promotion Selection List * promotion to MSG/E-8 and payment of all back pay and allowances * consideration by a standby advisory board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010209
The separation authority may issue an honorable discharge or general discharge if warranted by the overall record of service; however, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate for members separated under these provisions of the regulation. The evidence of record, however, confirms the applicant's separation was based upon a pattern of misconduct and processing was accomplished in accordance with the applicable regulation. The applicant notes his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010212
The applicant requests the following: * an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable or a general discharge * amendment of the following items of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty): * Item 25 (Separation Authority) * Item 26 (Separation Code) * Item 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation) * Item 29 (Dates of Time Lost During This Period) 2. In his request for discharge, he indicated/acknowledged: * he was making the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010215
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 21 January 1988, the appropriate authority (a major general) 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010217
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: * Item 38 (Record of Assignments) he received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his period of service, there is no evidence of a commander's disqualification for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal during his period of service * Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) lists the: * Vietnam Service Medal * Combat Infantryman Badge * Purple Heart * National Defense Service Medal * one overseas service bar * Purple Heart (2nd...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010220
PTSD can occur after someone goes through a traumatic event like combat, assault, or disaster. 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 under other...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010231
The applicant requests that she be afforded active duty survivor benefits based on the death of her husband, a former service member (FSM) who was serving on active duty at the time of his death. A review of the FSMs official records and the documents submitted by the applicant failed to show any evidence of the FSM serving on active duty at the time of his death. The applicant has failed to show through the evidence submitted with her application and the evidence of record, any evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010232
He completed the UH-60 Aviator Qualification Course from 28 January through 8 March 2008. An NGB official stated that in accordance with ARNG Implementation Guidance for the CSRB, dated 1 February 2008, eligible officers could receive the CSRB. The applicant served in the ARNG as a warrant officer between 26 June 2006 and 19 January 2010.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010234
The applicant requests an exception to policy to transfer educational benefits to his family members under the transfer of educational benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. A Soldier must have at least 6 years of eligible service in order to transfer educational benefits to a spouse and at least 10 years of eligible service to transfer to eligible children. On 22 June 2009, DOD established the criteria for eligibility and transfer of unused educational benefits to eligible...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010240
The applicant's record is void of documentation showing he received a diagnosis of PTSD or reported symptoms of PTSD during his Army service. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010243
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 256A (Honorable Discharge Certificate) to show the spelling of his first name as J__REY instead of J__ERY. The applicant's DA Form 1380 from his military records supports his requested spelling of his first name as J__REY as shown on his birth certificate. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by re-issuing him an Honorable Discharge Certificate showing the spelling...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010244
The applicant has failed to show through the evidence submitted and the evidence of record does not show that he was wounded in action against the enemy, that he was treated for such wounds and that the treatment was made a matter or record. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned. The Board wants the applicant and all others concerned to know that this action in no way...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010247
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests removal of the DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)), general officer memorandum of reprimand (GOMOR), and DA Form 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Report (OER)) for the period 22 June 2002 through 17 July 2002 from his military records. Therefore, the Board determined the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010248
The applicant states his rank was PFC/E-3 at the time of his release from active duty, but his rank was SP4/E-4 at the time of his discharge from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR). Item 3a (Grade, Rate, or Rank) of his DD Form 214 shows his rank and grade as PFC/E-3. Therefore, there is no basis to correct his DD Form 214 to show his rank and grade as SP4/E-4.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010249
Public Law 99-145, enacted 8 November 1985, but effective 1 March 1986, required a spouses written concurrence for a retiring member's election that provides less than the maximum spouse coverage. There is no evidence of record and he did not provide any evidence that shows he was misinformed of his options under the SBP. The Board wants the applicant and all others concerned to know that this action in no way diminishes the sacrifices made by the applicant in service to the United States.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010262
e. Authority to Award Medal of Honor: A Medal of Honor may be awarded to a Jewish American war veteran or Hispanic American war veteran in accordance with the recommendation of the Secretary concerned under subsection d. f. Waiver of Time Limits: Any award of the Medal of Honor may be made under subsection e without regard to Title 10, U.S. Code, section 3744, 6248, or 8744, as applicable, and any regulation or other administrative restriction on the time for awarding the Medal of Honor or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010267
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests removal of a relief for cause officer evaluation report (OER), for the period ending 4 September 2013 (hereafter referred to as the contested OER), and a general officer letter of reprimand (GOLOR), dated 1 October 2013, from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The applicant contends the contested OER and GOLOR should be removed from his OMPF because he was not given...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010268
The applicant initially requested correction of her date of rank (DOR) to chief warrant officer three (CW3) in the Ohio Army National Guard (OHARNG), from 14 May 2014 to 14 May 2013. The applicant states: * she became eligible for promotion to CW3 on 5 March 2013, upon completion of the Warrant Officer Advanced Course (WOAC) * her promotion endorsement was received at the Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ) Ohio Personnel Branch on 25 April 2013 and boarded for Federal recognition on 14 May...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010269
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * USAREC Form 1166 and Addenda, dated 14 January 2010 and 18 November 2013 * Orders Number 022-712, dated 22 January 2010 * DA Form 5074-1 (Record of Award of Entry Grade Credit (Health Services Officers)), dated 15 March 2010 * wallet card/authorization to practice, issued on 1 March 2012 * Special Orders (SO) Number 123-5 AR, dated 21 June 2010 * SO Number 229-12 AR, dated 14 October 2010 * a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010270
A DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document Armed Forces of the United States) shows the applicant enlisted in the ARNG of the United States (ARNGUS) and CAARNG on 24 June 2005 for a period of 6 years. The applicant contends that his SLRP eligibility should be reinstated and he should be relieved of the debt because he was eligible to participate in the SLRP; the service representative failed to complete an SLRP Addendum at the time of his enlistment; he subsequently completed the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010275
He states: * His DOR to CW4 of 3 August 2009 was adjusted to 25 November 2010 in violation of Title 10 and Army Regulations * He served in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) on an active status from 3 August 2009 until he entered active duty (AD) in 2011 * When he entered AD his DOR was determined to be 3 August 2009, but was later adjusted to 25 November 2010 * He was on an active status as a member of the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve since the date of his last promotion * The U.S. Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010276
He states: * He received orders asking him if he wanted an honorable discharge or an honorable retirement * He was reassigned to the Retired Reserve retroactively to 3 September 1993 * He solicited via email for active duty recall on six occasions * He received an AHRC Form 4001 (Important Information Concerning Your Retired Pay Application) inviting him to apply for Reserve retired pay * After receipt of notification of non-eligibility for retired pay, he requested to be returned on active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010277
Consequently, there is no authority to reimburse him for the unused 25.5 days of leave. Army Regulation 600-8-10 (Leave and Passes) cautions Soldiers who maintain a maximum leave balance (sold maximum number of leave days) that they risk loss of leave if the situation prevents them from taking leave before the end of the fiscal year/retirement/separation. (2) in paragraph 2-3 (Leave accrual), Soldiers on active duty earn 30 days of leave a year with pay and allowances at the rate of 2.5...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010278
The applicant provides: * NGB Memorandum, dated 16 May 2013, Subject: Request for Review of Officer Assignment History for ARNG Consolidated Constructive Credit for AOC * Officer Evaluation Reports (OER) from 31 May 2007 through 15 January 2012 * Army G-1 Memorandum, dated 28 October 2013, Subject: Request for Command and General Staff Officer Course (CGSOC) AOC Constructive Credit for Commissioned Year 1994-2003 ARNG Officers * NGB Memorandum, dated 13 September 2013, Subject: Intermediate...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010279
The applicant states he did not receive any special pay for this time period but continued to work as an active duty dentist at Fort Knox until his medical retirement on 20 June 2014. There is no record of a prepared, executed, approved, processed, or paid HPOIP contract at $20,000/year payable $1,666.66/month effective for any period after 20130610. c. Since he was scheduled for release from active duty on 20131210, he was ineligible for the Fiscal Year 2013 (FY13) HPOIP contract which...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010281
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests the removal or transfer to the restricted section of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) of Orders 00-159-013 dated 7 June 2000. Army Regulation 600-8-104 (Army Military Human Resource Records Management) serves as the authority for filing and the release of documents authorized for filing in the OMPF.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010283
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show he was retired in the rank and pay grade of sergeant (SGT)/E-5. The applicants records do not contain and the applicant has not provided sufficient evidence to show that he was in a promotable status at the time the PEB made its determination that he was unfit for duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010287
He provides: * DD Form 214 * DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) * Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) Record of Proceedings, dated 12 February 2014 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. In addition, award of these medals is not governed by the provisions of Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) and, as a result, they may not be shown on a discharge document. However, according to the applicable regulation, commemorative medals may not be shown on a discharge document.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010289
The applicant requests that the records of his deceased brother, a former service member (FSM), be corrected by awarding him the Prisoner of War (POW) Medal and correcting his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Military Record and Report of Separation Certificate of Service) to show he was interned as a POW. The FSM's military records are not available for review. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the POW Medal to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010290
The evidence shows he was over 22 years of age at the time of his court-martial proceedings. There is no evidentiary basis for upgrading his bad conduct discharge to honorable or any other character of service. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140010290 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140010290 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010293
By law and regulation, the HOR is the place recorded as the home of the individual at the time of their enlistment or induction, and there is no authority to change the HOR officially recorded at the time of entry into military service unless it is based on evidence that a bona fide error was made. In this case, the evidence of record shows that the applicant listed his HOR as Natrona Heights, PA on his enlistment document. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010295
An advisory opinion was received from the National Guard Bureau (NGB) on 9 June 2014 in the processing of this case. Following timelines of events were: * on 21 January 2001, the applicant was honorably separated from the Army on a DD Form 214 * From 22 January 2001 through 31 May 2002, the applicant's ARNG Current Annual Statement indicated he was in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) * on 1 June 2002, he was appointed as a 1LT in the ILARNG on NGB Form 337 (Oaths of Office) and DA Order...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010297
On 27 September 1974 the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request to upgrade his discharge. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010299
This pamphlet shows Headquarters, Department of the Army General Order (DAGO) Number 48, dated 1971 as amended by DAGO 8, dated 1979 announced award of assault landing credits to participating units in an airborne assault in the vicinity of Katum, RVN between the hours of 0900 and 0907, inclusive 22 February 1967. Therefore, there is no evidence on which to base award of the arrowhead device for wear on his Vietnam Service Medal. _______ _ _x______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010306
The applicant states he was in Vietnam for 1 year. On 14 June 1971 after consulting with counsel, he submitted a request for 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. On 26 July 1971, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed the issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010313
On 13 September 1988, his commander notified him he was initiating action to separate him from the Army prior to the expiration of his current term of service under the provisions of chapter 11 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Personnel Separations). There is no evidence a back injury prevented him from passing the APFT. There is no evidence in his military records and he has not provided any substantive evidence showing a back injury or his wife's handicap caused his failure to pass...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140010314
His ex-husband (who served 20 years in the Army, honorably) was unable to meet the criteria to transfer the GI Bill benefits by one month to their son, so they knew it was up to her to transfer the benefits. In a memorandum, dated 24 March 2010, the applicant stated that she did not agree with the PEB's findings in that medical conditions were listed under the diagnosis of PTSD. She continued to serve on active duty for over one year after the TEB provisions of the Post-9/11 GI Bill was...