ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011288
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states her father should receive the Purple Heart for gunshot wounds he received to his right shoulder during his service in France during WWI, per a field medical record card. A Form 52 (provided by the applicant that corroborates the Enlistment Record) shows a wound received in the line of duty in block 15 (Complication, Seq, etc.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011294
The applicant requests correction of her reentry eligibility (RE) code 3 to an RE-1 or a more favorable RE code so she may reenter the military. The SPD/RE Cross Reference Table in effect at the time of the applicant's separation established RE code 3 as the proper RE code to assign to Soldiers separated with SPD code JFV. She was assigned a corresponding RE code 3.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011295
On 11 February 2014, he submitted an application to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR). The applicant provides: * his orders for retirement, dated 9 March 2007 * amendment, dated 19 September 2007, to his retirement orders * his electronic inquiry to DFAS * a letter, dated 16 January 2014, from DFAS * DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Records), dated 11 February 2014 * a letter, dated 10 March 2014, from ARBA * his letter, dated 3 April 2014, to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011302
Item 31 (Foreign Service) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he served in the Republic of Vietnam from on or about 23 July 1970 to on or about 3 April 1971. There are no orders in his available records that show he was awarded the AGCM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 19 May 1969 through 4 April 1971; b. deleting from his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011303
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicants records reflect the name in which he was inducted under and served under until the time he was REFRAD. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140011303 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140011303 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011308
The applicant provides copies of the following: * DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) ending on 21 November 1968 * Expiration of Term of Service (ETS) memorandum * Orders Number C-09-440250 * Retired Reserve certificate * National Archives and Records Administration (NA) Form 13041 (Statement Service) * Chronological Statement of Retirement Points * Letter from the U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Command (AR-PERSCOM) * Six letters from the U.S. Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011314
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 20 June 1969 to show his social security number (SSN) as 419-XX-XXXX. 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 | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011315
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * Social Security Account Number Card * a letter CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. ___________x____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011323
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DD Form 214 shows his SSN as xxx-xx-x016." However, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to show his SSN as recorded on his DA Form 428 dated 6 August 1971 and the Social Security Card he provided.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011325
This pamphlet shows during his service with the 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment (February 1968 to February 1969) this unit was cited for award of the: * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for service from April 1966 to August 1968, based on Department of the Army General Orders (DAGO) Number 48, dated 1971, and from 1 September 1968 to 30 September 1970, based on DAGO Number 5, dated 1973 * Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011326
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provided in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of this case and, only to the extent relief, if any, is granted, has determined it is in the interest of justice to excuse the applicant's failure to timely file. Item 29 of the DD Form 214, which is used to list wounds received as a result...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011327
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM). ____________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 | 20140011329
The applicant requests, in effect, cancellation of the recoupment action pertaining to his Prior Service Enlistment Bonus (PSEB). Section V (Termination) he understood he would be terminated from bonus eligibility, with recoupment, if he accepted a military technician position effective on the start date. The evidence of record shows that on 11 July 2006 the applicant enlisted for a PSEB in the amount of $15,000.00.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011331
The applicant requests award of the Army Good Conduct Medal and the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge. 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 Conduct Medal for exemplary service from 4 December 1942 through 29 October 1945; and b. amending his WD AGO Form 53-55 to show he is authorized the Army Good Conduct Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011332
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. He consulted with legal counsel and voluntarily requested 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. However, the evidence shows he was advised of the effects of a discharge under other than honorable conditions (undesirable) and that he might be deprived of many or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011335
The applicant provides: * Retired Orders Number C-05-494313 and amendment * DA Form 1506 (Statement of Service-for Computation of Length of Service for Pay Purposes) * Marriage certificate * Enlisted Record Brief * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), ending on 31 January 1999, 31 October 1994, 12 September 1990, and 30 March 1993 * National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) * Orders 02-182-00032, reduction to SFC/E-7 *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011337
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides: * Permanent Orders Number 182-014 * DD Form 214, dated 6 August 2013 * DD Form 214C (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty Continuation Sheet) * Orders 157-0022, dated 6 June 2013 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. 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, dated 6...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011340
The applicant requests correction of her records to show she was separated for medical reasons. The applicant's record is void of medical documentation that indicates she suffered from an unfitting PTSD condition during her active duty service. The Army must find unfitness for duty at the time of separation before a Soldier may be medically retired or separated.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011343
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The regulation directs, in pertinent part, that the purpose of the separation document is to provide the individual with documentary evidence of his or her military service at the time of release from active duty, retirement or discharge. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The applicant's record contains documents showing he used the SSN that is listed on his Social Security Card during his period of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011344
The applicant requests the discharge of her deceased husband, a former service member (FSM), be upgraded from under other than honorable conditions to a general discharge. The convening authority approved the board of officers' findings and recommendation and ordered the FSM discharged because of unfitness and be furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. Based on his extensive history of misconduct and record of indiscipline, the FSM's service clearly does not meet the standards of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011346
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Documents in the applicant's military personnel record consistently show her name as "O____, M____ R____" and her SSN as ""XXX-XX-9027" throughout the period of her service. Considering all the evidence and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law, and regulations, it is concluded that the evidence provided by the applicant relating to her name...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011348
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his date of birth (DOB) as 3 November 19XX vice 8 December 19XX. His DD Form 4 (Enlistment/reenlistment Document) and all allied documents, including a birth certificate and a driver license, show his DOB as 3 November 19XX. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: When the applicant enlisted in the TXARNG in August 2010, his DOB was verified via a birth certificate and entered on his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011349
He acknowledged that he was guilty of the charges or lesser included charges and that, if the request was accepted; he could receive a discharge under other than honorable conditions and be furnished an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions (UOTHC) Discharge Certificate. Army Regulation 15185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of military records by the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Army Board for Correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011350
Subsequent to this acknowledgement, the immediate commander initiated separation action against the applicant under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-13, by reason of personality disorder and PTSD. In a 17 July 2009 memorandum, the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) directed that as a matter of policy, all three Boards for Correction of Military Records will apply VASRD Section 4.129 to PTSD unfitting conditions for applicants discharged...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011351
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 February 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140011351 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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. At the time of his enlistment his SSN was recorded as having the last four digits of 6527.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011353
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 February 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140011353 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his net active service as 2 years, 3 months, and 28 days. On 26 April 1977, his commander notified him that he was initiating action to discharge him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 16, for personal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011354
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to honorable and the separation program number (SPN) be removed. His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged under the authority of Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Personnel Separations) with an SPN of 264. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to upgrade his discharge from a general to an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011356
The applicant requests to withdraw from the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP). The applicant states when he attended his retirement briefing in August/September 2013 he was married to Ewa and he was told she would be included on his SBP. The applicant provides: * Final Judgment and Decree of Total Divorce, dated 15 November 2013 * certificate of marriage, dated 20 November 2013 * Spouse SBP Election Concurrence Statement, dated 22 May 2014 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011358
The applicant requests correction of his military service records to show his birth name. A DA Form 3284-R (Applicant's Statement of Name Change), dated 4 March 1974, shows in: * item 1 (Name as Recorded on Birth Certificate): ""B____, M____ C____" * item 5 (Name You Prefer to Use): "I____, M____ C____" * he signed the document with the name "M____ C. I____" 4. Considering all the evidence and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011359
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. A Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC) to the 94th Engineer Battalion for the period 30 January 2003 to 18 March 2003 by Department of the Army general orders 2009-15, dated 16 December 2009; and b. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011362
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show his current legal name and correction of the separation and reentry eligibility (RE) codes on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). At the time, his name was recorded in his records as "S____, D____ A____." The evidence of record shows the applicant's military service records reflect his correct name (as he was then known) throughout the course of the entire period of his military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011366
The applicant requests correction to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show 13 months of foreign service and reinstatement of his rank to specialist four (SP4) and pay grade E-4. Based on his service in Korea, the applicant is authorized the Korea Defense Service Medal and his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this award. Therefore, his DD Form 214 accurately shows his rank and pay grade at the time of his separation from active duty and there...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011367
The applicant states: * the correct entry date year is 1969, not 1964 * his DD Form 214 shows he completed his military occupational specialty (MOS) training in 1969 * he is trying to obtain health benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs, but they are unable to proceed with his application due to this error 3. His DD Form 214 shows in: * item 11d (Effective Date) 17 December 1971 * item 17c 7 April 1964 * item 22a(1) (Net Service This Period) 2 years, 8 months, and 11...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011369
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions to a general discharge. On 28 August 1987, the separation authority approved the applicant's voluntary request for discharge and directed the issuance of a discharge under other than honorable conditions. He was 21 years old when he enlisted in 1981.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011370
She acknowledged her rights and willingly agreed to discuss the offense under investigation with a Criminal Investigation Command (CID) investigator. On 26 June 1985, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of chapter 15 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of homosexuality with the issuance of a General Discharge Certificate. Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) memorandum, dated 20 September 2011, Subject: Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011372
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge (GD) to an honorable discharge (HD). On 19 December 1985, he was notified of the unit commander's intent to initiate separation action against him for unsatisfactory performance under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011374
The applicant requests: * correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the dates of his service in Vietnam as January 1971 to February 1972 vice March 1971 to February 1972 * award of the Army Good Conduct Medal 2. With respect to the dates of his service in Vietnam, the evidence of record shows he served in Vietnam from 19 March 1971 to 11 February 1972. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011375
His DD Form 214 shows his SSN as X40-X6-4xxx and his middle name as "Steven." As such, it would be appropriate to correct the FSM's DD Form 214 to show his middle name as "Stephen." As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to correcting the FSM's records to show his SSN as X57-X4-0xxx. _________X______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011376
The applicant, the sister-in-law of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests the home of record (HOR) listed on the FSM's DD Form 1300 (Report of Casualty) be changed from Chicago, Illinois to Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois. A DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) shows no entry in item 3 (Home of Record). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the HOR Chicago, Illinois listed in item 4 of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011377
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His records are void of a commander's disqualification that would have prevented him from being recommended for or awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for his period of honorable service from 24 August 1964 through 17 August 1967. 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 Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011378
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge to a general or an honorable discharge. An Application for Discharge for the Good of the Service Under the Provisions of Army Regulation (AR) 635-200 (Personnel Separations, Enlisted Personnel) memorandum, dated 3 March 1983, wherein the applicant's commander was notified of the applicant's submission of a request for discharge for the good of the service. When authorized, it was issued to a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011380
The applicant requests correction of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) to show his date of birth (DOB) as "16 March XXXX" instead of "24 February XXXX." The applicant provided a copy of his certificate of birth and his ID card, which show his DOB as "16 March XXXX." ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140011380 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140011380 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011389
The applicant states his 20-year letter was dated 12 October 2000. The new law stated married members who did not submit their elections within 90 days of receiving their 20-year letter were automatically enrolled in the RCSBP for spouse coverage. A statement from the former unit administrator (now a retired first sergeant), dated 23 May 2014, states that at the time the applicant received his 20-year letter personnel staff were informed that automatic election of the SBP would be option C...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011389,
The applicant states his 20-year letter was dated 12 October 2000. The new law stated married members who did not submit their elections within 90 days of receiving their 20-year letter were automatically enrolled in the RCSBP for spouse coverage. A statement from the former unit administrator (now a retired first sergeant), dated 23 May 2014, states that at the time the applicant received his 20-year letter personnel staff were informed that automatic election of the SBP would be option C...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011391
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) provides the following * promotion to specialist five (E-5) effective 21 January 1970 * conduct and efficiency rating of exclusively "excellent" * service in Vietnam from 30 May 1970 through 26 April 1971 * assignment to the 490th General Supply Company (3 21 June 1970) and the 855th General Supply Company (22 June 1970 21 April 1971) * award of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011394
On 3 September 2014 in view of the foregoing information, the Secretary of Defense directed the Service Discharge Review Boards (DRBs) and Service Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCM/NRs) to carefully consider the revised PTSD criteria, detailed medical considerations, and mitigating factors when taking action on applications from former service members administratively discharged UOTHC and who have been diagnosed with PTSD by a competent mental health professional...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011401
The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. Chapter 10, in effect at the time, provided that a member who committed an offense or offenses under the UCMJ, for which the authorized punishment included a punitive discharge, could submit a request for discharge for the good of the service at any time after court-martial charges were preferred. c. Paragraph 3-7b states a general discharge is a separation from the Army under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011409
There is no evidence indicating he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgraded of his discharge. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. Based on the seriousness of his offenses, and in view of the fact that he voluntarily requested to be discharged in order to avoid a trial by court-martial that could have resulted in a punitive discharge, his overall record of service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011411
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his dates of service in Vietnam. Item 30 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 does not include an entry reflecting his Vietnam service. The version in effect at the time of the applicant's separation specified that item 22c of the DD Form 214 would contain the total amount of active duty served outside the continental limits of the United States during the period covered...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140011415
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Air Medal. There are no orders in the applicants military personnel records that show he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge or the Air Medal. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to award him the Combat Infantryman Badge in this case.