ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011063
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He provides, in part: a. an AAM Certificate showing permanent orders awarded him the AAM for meritorious service during Operation Joint Forge with Stabilization Force 7 for the period 6 March to 15 September 2000; and b. a NATO Medal Certificate showing he was awarded the NATO Medal for service with NATO operations in relation to Bosnia-Herzegovina during the period 15 March through 15 September...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011068
The applicant's enlistment and subsequent appointment as a commissioned officer in the RA serves the same purpose as it would have had he been ordered to active duty in the U.S. Army. Therefore, as a matter of equity, it would be appropriate to consider his enlistment in the RA to have met the active duty obligation required by his ROTC scholarship contract. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011070
Counsel provides: * EPS promotion letter and related documents * DA Form 4836 * DA Form 4187 * request for extension on active duty * National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) * letter from the U.S. Army Physical Evaluation Board, dated 2 November 2012 * undated, letter from the U.S. Army Human Resources Command * letter to a Member of Congress, dated 31 January 2014 * promotion orders, dated 14 January 2014 * discharge orders, dated 15 January...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011074
He would receive an entry level separation with uncharacterized service and he would not be permitted to reenlist in the U.S. Army within 2 years from the date of his separation. On 7 December 1990, his commander submitted a recommendation for separation under the provisions of chapter 11 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of entry level status performance and conduct. However, an award of a VA rating does not establish error or injustice in the Army not separating the individual for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011080
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 22 March 2005 to show award of the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) in lieu of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM). The applicant was awarded the GWOTEM for his service in Iraq; however, he is also eligible for the ICM with two bronze service stars for his service in Iraq from 7 March 2004 to 17 February 2005. As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011084
The applicant requests a correction of the record of her deceased former spouse, a retired former service member (FSM), to show that he made an election for former spouse coverage under the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP). The evidence of record does not support the applicants request for correction of FSM's record to show that he made a voluntary election for former spouse coverage under the SBP. When the applicant and FSM divorced, there was no former spouse provision in their divorce...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011085
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was placed in a active - individual ready reserve (IRR) on 12 August 2010 and be considered for promotion under the Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 Captain's Army Reserve Promotion Board. Further, lack of an active military status is supported by the fact he is shown to have been a civilian when he received his 2012 USAR commission.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011091
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the POW Medal is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the U.S. Armed Forces, was taken prisoner and held captive after 5 April 1917. Therefore, it would be appropriate to add this medal to item 33 of his WD AGO Form 53-55 and the entry, "POW, Company B, 630th Tank Destroyer Battalion, Belgium, 24 December 1944 5 June 1945" to item 55 (Remarks) of his WD AGO Form 53-55. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011093
The FSM's complete military records are not available for review. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to posthumously award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) based on completion of a qualifying period of Federal military service and correct his WD AGO 53-55 to show this medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * posthumously awarding the FSM the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011097
Title 10, U. S. Code, section 1450(f)(3)(A) permits a former spouse to make a written request that an SBP election of former spouse coverage be deemed to have been made when the former spouse is awarded the SBP annuity incident to a proceeding of divorce. Although there is no conclusive evidence that shows a proper former spouse election was made by the FSM, the applicant, or her attorney, the available evidence suggests that it was the FSMs intention to provide an SBP annuity for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011109
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 March 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140011109 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. A review of the available records show the applicant was an infantryman assigned to an infantry unit in Vietnam and there is no evidence showing he was awarded the CIB or that he personally engaged the enemy in active ground combat. Therefore, absent evidence to show he actually engaged the enemy in combat there appears to be no basis for granting his request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011111
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 and electronic DD Form 2586 be corrected to show his successful completion of additional military training. However, the evidence shows the applicant completed these courses prior to the active duty service dates listed on his four DD Forms 214. Concerning correcting his electronic DD Form 2586, as he is now in the Retired Reserve there is no provision to correct this record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011112
His DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 13-4c, with an under honorable conditions character of service and issuance of a DD Form 257A (General Discharge Certificate). Although the applicant contends his general discharge should be changed because he was 3 months away from receiving an honorable discharge, his record of service included 20 adverse counseling statements and 4 NJPs. Therefore,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011114
d. The most expeditious method of getting the unpaid portions of the SLRP would be for the applicant to apply to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records. The evidence of record shows he enlisted in the ARNG for the SLRP in 2005. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing he was paid the appropriate SLRP payments for FY06, FY07, and FY08 for which he was eligible in a timely manner and b. having...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011118
The applicant requests correction of the social security number (SSN) shown on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). Documents in his record showing the SSN XXX-X2-XXXX include: * a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) completed by the applicant prior to induction * a DA Form 2784 (Request for and Results of Personnel Security Action) 4. _____________X__________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011119
The election must be made prior to the effective date of retirement or else coverage automatically defaults to spouse coverage, if applicable. Public Law 99-145, enacted 8 November 1985 but effective 1 March 1986, required a spouses written concurrence for a retiring members election that provides less than the maximum spouse coverage. Here, there is no evidence the service member or applicant were not counseled or were led to believe this is a free program.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011124
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 1 March 1972, 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. The DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) he was issued shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10 - for the good of the service in lieu of trial...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011125
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his social security number (SSN) on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) with an effective date of 21 November 1970. Therefore, there is sufficient evidence to correct his DD Form 214 to show the SSN listed on his social security card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011127
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a UOTHC discharge is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011130
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 March 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140011130 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show his date of birth (DOB) as 9 XXXXX 1926 instead of 9 XXXXX 1920. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011133
The applicant states: * he was awarded the Purple Heart while he was in the hospital in Japan, but it is not shown on his DD Form 214 * the Combat Infantryman Badge was not awarded to him or noted on his DD Form 214, but he served in combat in the A S?u Valley, Vietnam * he was in a combat infantry unit in Vietnam 3. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011135
The applicant's records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 8 April 1966. There is no evidence of record that shows he was injured or wounded as a result of hostile action or that he was awarded the Purple Heart. However, in the absence of documentation that conclusively shows he (not his unit) was wounded or injured as a result of enemy action and treated for those wounds, there is an insufficient evidentiary basis for awarding him the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011136
A request for the FSM's military service records was made of the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC). His DD Form 214 shows his SSN as XXX-XX-2XXX. There is no evidence the SSN shown on the FSM's social security card was ever recorded in his military records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011137
In June 1988, the applicant's commander notified the applicant he was recommending that he be separated from the military under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14 due to a pattern of misconduct. On 10 January 1991, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) considered the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge. Based on this record of indiscipline, the applicant's service clearly does not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011138
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Purple Heart. The evidence of record does not show and the applicant has not provided any evidence that shows he was wounded or injured as a result of enemy action and treated for those wounds. Notwithstanding the applicant's sincerity, in the absence of the orders or documentation that conclusively shows he was wounded or injured as a result of enemy action,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011139
The applicant requests: * correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Army Commendation Medal * correction of the dates of service on his Army Commendation Medal Certificate to show October 1968 to November 1969 instead of November 1968 to October 1969 2. Department of the Army (DA) Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) shows during his tenure with Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3rd...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011142
Counsel states: * the applicant was convicted in a civilian court of Internet stalking under Arkansas state law * he received a 24-month suspended sentence * Army Regulation 600-8-19 (Enlisted Promotions and Reductions), table 10-2 (Rules for Reduction for Misconduct), line 2, only permits the reduction authority to reduce the applicant from master sergeant to sergeant first class without a reduction board * in contravention with the regulatory guidance, he was reduced to the rank/grade of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011144
His records contain multiple documents that listed his first name as Stanley and his middle name as Nathen or his middle initial as "N." He authenticated some of these documents with his signature using the first name Stanley and the middle initial "N." * Request for Investigation * Driver Qualification Record * Certificate of Clearance and Security Determination * Record of Emergency Data * Separation Physical 8. The evidence of record shows the applicant used the first name Stanley and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011145
The applicant requests correction of his record to show he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), twice awarded the Army Achievement Medal (AAM), and to add omitted military training. 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 correcting his DD Form 214 for the period ending 29 September 1992 to show in: * item 13 - * Army Good Conduct Medal (2nd...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011146
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 February 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140011146 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. There is no evidence in the available records to show that he ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations. Accordingly, his sentence was not disproportionate to the offenses for which he was convicted and he has failed to show sufficient evidence or reasons to warrant an upgrade of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011148
The DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) prepared upon his entry onto active duty lists the SSN that he claims is correct. The applicant's military record confirms he was inducted and served under the SSN he claims is correct. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the current SSN entry in item 3 of his DD Form 214 and adding the SSN as it is listed on his DD Form 47.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011154
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) as follows: * change her social security number from "XXX-XX-1954" to "XXX-XX-6429" * change her date of birth (DOB) from 22 XXXXX 1961 to 22 XXXXX 1962 2. Her DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document) listed her SSN as "XXX-XX-1954" and her DOB as "22 XXXXX 1962." The evidence of record shows the applicant used the SSN "XXX-XX-1954" when she first enlisted in the ARNG...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011158
The SRPs determined the MH condition, under guidelines of the MH Review Project, was to judge (based on a preponderance of evidence) whether a diagnosis was changed to the potential disadvantage of the applicant or whether a diagnosis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) was changed or unfairly eliminated. At the time of temporary retirement, the applicant remained occupationally functional and there was not serious impairment in most areas as dictated by the 70 percent rating...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011159
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. 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. The SRP determined that no MH diagnosis was changed to the applicant's possible disadvantage in the disability evaluation process.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011160
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 a comprehensive review of the applicants case, the SRP recommended by unanimous vote that there should be no change in the applicants unfitting condition diagnosis and his prior determination be modified as follows: Temporary Disability Retirement (TDRL) at 50...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011161
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show his current legal name. The applicant states his military records show his name as "J____ J____ Jr." However, his name was legally changed to "Q___ K____ S____." A DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document Armed Forces of the United States) shows the applicant enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) on 1 July 1992.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011164
The applicant submitted an application through the Department of Defense (DOD) Physical Disability Board of Review (PDBR) MH Special Review Panel (SRP). The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of an MH condition during processing through the military disability system. After due deliberation in consideration of the preponderance of the evidence, the SRP determined that the level of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011165
The applicant requests: a. correction of his records to show he executed a Health Professionals Loan Repayment Program (HPLRP) Agreement and relief from recoupment of $47,600.00 paid toward student loans under the HPLRP and b. creating an executed HPLR agreement and that he be permitted to sign and date the DA Form 5536-R (Agreement-HPLR), the amendment to DA Form 5536-R, any other necessary documents. d. The applicant was audited by the CAARNG Incentives Task Force (ITF) and the audit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011167
He departed active duty on 28 February 2014. f. The applicant did not meet the eligibility criteria to receive the RNISP as a multi-year contract for the period 25 June 2007 through 24 June 2011 based on having a 6-year ADSO effective 12 June 2007 through 11 June 2013. g. He was ineligible to execute annual RNISP contacts as an adult nurse practitioner in AOC 66H8E since he did not meet all the eligibility criteria as determined by the command. He explained in his application for correction...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011170
Additionally, the applicant was ordered to active duty and was medically disqualified due to failure to meet mobilization standards. His record confirms that he served honorably on active duty for 18+ years and that he was entitled to the VSI payments for 36 years upon his separation from active duty in 1992. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by voiding his discharge from the USAR and instead transferring him...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011172
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show his home of record (HOR) as being in Texas. Although the applicant has not provided any evidence to show that his HOR is recorded as Portland, Oregon instead of Texas, it is reasonable to presume that the applicant has been led to believe that his HOR is recorded somewhere in his records as Portland, Oregon instead of Texas. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011173
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 March 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140011173 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides copies of his promotion orders, leave and earnings statement, promotion points worksheet, promotion board proceedings, Enlisted Record Brief, promotion points cutoff scores, a letter requesting administrative corrections and a response from the U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC) denying his request for promotion to the pay grade of E-6. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011175
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of an MH condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of the applicant's MH condition during processing through the military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011179
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge from under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) to a general discharge (GD). After consulting with counsel, the applicant voluntarily requested a discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. a. ___________X___________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011181
The evidence of record shows that: * for the period of service from 10 June 1948 through 8 March 1950 and from 23 August 1951 through 15 November 1957, the FSM designated his HOR as "Lumberton, NC" * upon enlistment in the RA on 2 December 1957, the FSM designated his HOR as "Long Island, NY" * upon reenlistment in the RA on 23 November 1960 and on 23 November 1966, the FSM designated his HOR as "Bay City, TX" 3. Thus, the DD Form 1300 correctly shows the FSM's HOR as "Bay City, TX." There...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011193
The applicant states he served in the rank and pay grade of SPC/ E-4 and he was awarded the AAM; however, they were not recorded on his DD Form 214 when he separated from active duty. In review, the applicants records do not have evidence of any derogatory information that would serve to disqualify him for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal and his first term of enlisted service was honorable. Accordingly, he should be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period of 8...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011199
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he elected to transfer his educational benefits to his children under the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The available evidence shows that the applicant had completed 10 or more years of service as of his initial TEB request dated 8 August 2012. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant filed his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011201
On the OER located in his official military personnel file (OMPF), the senior rater checked the "fully qualified" block in Part VIIa (Evaluate the Rated Officer's Promotion Potential to the Next Higher Grade) and not the "best qualified" block as he intended to do. The applicant provides the second page to the contested OER wherein it shows that none of the blocks in Part VIIa of the OER were checked. After reviewing the contested OER, his copy of the OER, and the applicant's follow-on OER...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011208
The applicant requests correction of item 7b (Home of Record (HOR) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The place recorded as the HOR of the individual when reinstated, reappointed, or reenlisted remains the same as that recorded when commissioned, appointed, enlisted, or inducted or ordered into the relevant tour of active duty unless there is a break in service of more than 1 full day. There is no evidence of record and he did not provide sufficient...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011209
This regulation provides 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 (Separation Program Designator (SPD) Codes) prescribes the specific authorities and the reasons for the separation of members from active military service and the SPD codes to be used. The regulation shows that the SPD code of "JGA," as shown on his DD Form 214, is appropriate for involuntary...