ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012091
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), dated 13 July 1970, to show his date of birth (DOB) as "X June 1949" instead of "X June 1948." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending Item 9 on his DD Form 214 dated 13 July 1970 and Item 4...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012093
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 has not provided any documentation showing that his date of birth was incorrectly recorded at the time of his entry into military service. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130008294 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012094
The applicant requests correction of his military service records to show his correct date of birth (DOB). The applicant's military service records are not available to the Board for review. Upon induction into the U.S. Army in April 1943, the applicant reported that his DOB was "X October 1924" (i.e., that he was 18 years of age).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012098
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Army Commendation Medal and two awards of the Army Achievement Medal. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award her the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal based on completion of a qualifying period of active Army service and correcting her DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012103
The applicant states he submitted an application for FSSA that was approved by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS). He is prepared to pay back the funds he received during the additional months because he knew he was not entitled to this pay; however, he should not have to repay the funds he received during the first 3 months because he believed DFAS approved his application and the entitlement was his. After careful review of this case, the applicant's debt resulted from his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012106
The available evidence of record clearly shows the applicant was awarded his first AGCM for the period 6 April 2001 to 5 April 2004. Permanent Order 095-002 shows he was awarded the AGCM (4th Award) during the period of service (4 April 2010 to 5 April 2013) before he was honorably retired. _______ _ _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 | 20140012108
The separation authority approved the recommended separation action and directed the applicant be issued a General Discharge Certificate. The applicant contends his general, under honorable conditions discharge should be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge because he was sexually assaulted shortly after entering active duty and he was not given a mental health evaluation prior to being discharged. The evidence of record shows the applicant had two incidents of AWOL within seven months...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012109
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show the award of an Army Commendation Medal with V Device. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the entry on his DD Form 214 showing the award of the Army Commendation (2nd Award) and b. adding to his DD Form 214 the Army Commendation Medal (4th Award) and with "V" Device. _______ _...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012110
The applicant requests correction of his military service records to show his Social Security Number (SSN) as "XXX-XX-XX89" instead of "XXX-XX-XX31." All three DD Forms 4 show his SSN is recorded as "XXX-XX-XX31" in item 2. Documents in the applicant's military personnel record consistently show his SSN was recorded as ""XXX-XX-XX31" throughout the period of his service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012111
He provides a copy of his birth certificate that shows his DOB as "13 April XXXX"; however, since his service records are not available, it is unclear what DOB he enlisted and served under. This should serve to clarify any questions or confusion regarding the difference in information recorded in his military record and to satisfy his desire to have the correct information documented in his record. ___________x____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012112
The applicant's military records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 21 April 1965. He served in Vietnam during three campaigns; therefore, he is entitled to award of three bronze service stars to be added to already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal and correction to his DD Form 214 to show these service stars. 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: *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012114
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show award of the United Nations Service Medal. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Korean Service Medal with one bronze service star. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 19 of his DD Form 214 the year "1952" and adding "1950" and b. adding to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012116
The applicant requests upgrade of his general, under honorable conditions discharge. On an unspecified date, the applicant's commander notified him that he was recommending him for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14 (Separation for Misconduct), paragraph 14-12c, based on commission of a serious offense. The separation authority approved the recommendation for discharge of the applicant and directed that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012119
In fact, one cannot make a PTSD diagnosis unless the patient has actually met the "stressor criterion," which means that he or she has been exposed to an event that is considered traumatic. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012122
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of her WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show her last name as "L---an" instead of L---on" and removal of the second middle initial "F." 2. The available records show the applicant was discharged under the name L---on. There are no available records showing she used the name L---an during her service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012124
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of item 12d (Total Prior Active Service) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The applicant provides: * DD Form 220 (Active Duty Report) * DD Form 214 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Item 12d of his DD Form 214 shows the entry "0000 00 00."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012128
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her uncharacterized entry-level separation to show she was medically discharged with an honorable characterization of service. A medical proceeding conducted by an EPSBD, regardless of the date completed, must establish that a medical condition was identified by appropriate medical authority within 6 months of the Soldier's initial entrance on active duty, the condition would have permanently or temporarily disqualified the Soldier for entry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012132
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 | 20140012136
An advisory official stated this responds to the applicant's request to retire in the rank of COL under the reduced age provisions contained in section 12731(f)(2), Title 10, USC. The applicant, an IRR officer, contends, with support from the HRC IG, that the reduced age provisions of Section 12731(f)(2) require his non-regular retirement at an age earlier than age 60, since he has active duty service qualifying for the age reduction. e. Finally, subsection 1370(d)(3)(B) states a "person...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012136
An advisory official stated this responds to the applicant's request to retire in the rank of COL under the reduced age provisions contained in section 12731(f)(2), Title 10, USC. The applicant, an IRR officer, contends, with support from the HRC IG, that the reduced age provisions of Section 12731(f)(2) require his non-regular retirement at an age earlier than age 60, since he has active duty service qualifying for the age reduction. e. Finally, subsection 1370(d)(3)(B) states a "person...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012137
Item 14, from the Enlisted Records Brief, list formal in-service (full-time attendance) training courses successfully completed during the period of service covered by the DD Form 214. Therefore, she is entitled to correction of her DD Form 214 to show award of the Army Achievement Medal (3rd Award). With regard to the NATO Medal, the NATO Medal is not an Army award; therefore, this Board has no authority to award it.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012139
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 17 March 1995, court-martial charges were preferred against him for one specification of AWOL from 25 June 1992 to 9 March 1995. On 22 May 1995, the applicant was accordingly discharged.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012141
Counsel requests an upgrade of the applicant's discharge under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) to honorable. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012144
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The policy states eligible individuals include any member of the Armed Forces on or after 1 August 2009 who, at the time of the approval of the individual's request to transfer entitlement to educational assistance under this section, is eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill and: a. has at least 6 years of service in the Armed Forces on the date of election and agrees to serve 4 additional years in the Armed Forces from the date of election;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012146
During his service in Vietnam from 10 September 1970 to 16 August 1971, he was assigned to Headquarters, U.S. Army Vietnam. Therefore, he is entitled to award of the Overseas Service Ribbon (3rd Award) and correction of his DD Form 214 as such. 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 for the period ending 30 November 1982 the Vietnam Service Medal and Meritorious Service Medal *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012147
A review of the applicant's military personnel records failed to show any evidence that he was awarded or authorized the AM, ARCOM for meritorious service (or meritorious achievement), or the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle (M-14) Bar. The applicant's military personnel records fail to reveal evidence of a commander's disqualification that would have precluded him from being recommended for or awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) (1st Award). As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012149
The evidence of record shows the applicant was honorably retired on 31 January 2011. The JFTR indicates that retirement travel and transportation entitlements will be used within 1 year of retirement; however, it also provides for extensions of this entitlement in 1-year increments up to 5 additional years. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant timely requested and received approval for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012150
The applicant request correction of her records to show she has enough qualifying years for entitlement to a nonregular retirement. Army Regulation 135-180 (Army National Guard and Army Reserve-Qualifying Service for Retired Pay Nonregular Service), in effect at the time, stated that to be eligible for retired pay, an individual does not need to have a military status at the time of application for retired pay, but must have (1) attained age 60; (2) completed a minimum of 20 years of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012152
The applicant's records are not available to the Board for review. Based on his award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, he is entitled to award of the Bronze Star Medal and correction of his WD AGO Form 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: * awarding him the Bronze Star Medal for the period from 11 July 1943 to on or about 1 September 1945 based on award of the Combat Infantryman...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012153
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. a. Paragraph 5-17 states an officer convicted and sentenced to dismissal as a result of general court-martial proceedings will be processed pending appellate review. Therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable or a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012154
f. The ROP stated that his medical records were not available for the time he was in Vietnam and that his personnel records were void of nearly all documentation related to Vietnam. He has the Army Commendation Medal, shrapnel still in his arm, and the Board states he needs more proof. There is no available evidence of record and the applicant did not provide sufficient evidence provided showing he show he sustained a wound/injury as a result of enemy action, received treatment, and that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012155
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 award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: There is no evidence showing the applicant was recommended for award of the BSM, and there is no evidence that orders were published announcing award of the BSM to him.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012157
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. It showed the applicant was granted zero percent service-connected disability for a shell fragment wound to his left calf, but did not identify any treatment at the time of his wounding. The applicant contends that his military records should be changed to show he was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in combat in the ROK.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012160
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 UOTHC and who have been diagnosed with PTSD by a competent mental health professional representing a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012161
In support of his previous application he provided a DD Form 1380 showing he received a wasp sting while setting out a trip flare on 29 September 1968. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the PH is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was injured by wasp stings during his service in Vietnam and that his injury required treatment by medical personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012163
The applicant provides a DD Form 214, two letters of commendation, and an extract from his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record). Regular Army enlisted personnel in the grade of E-4, whose date of rank was on or before 31 July 1968, automatically became permanent on the date of completion of 12 months time in grade. The applicant requests his DD Form 214 be corrected to show his two letters of commendation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012165
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 X May 1953 vice X May 1952. His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record), created upon his entry on active duty during this period of service, shows his DOB as X May 1952. The evidence of record confirms the applicant listed his DOB as X May 1952 upon his initial enlistment in the RA and his entry on active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012170
His DD Form 214 lists his authorized awards as the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and RVN Campaign Medal with Device (1960). 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 first award only, 1 year served entirely during the period 7 December 1941 to 2 March 1946; and, for the first award only, upon...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012183
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was awarded the Legion of Merit (LOM). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence shows the applicant was awarded the LOM by permanent orders, dated 9 May 2001, for service spanning his 29-year career; however, this award was not recorded on his DD Form 214. __________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012185
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Southwest Asia Service Medal with two bronze service stars, the Kuwait Liberation Medal awarded by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KLM-SA) and the Kuwait Liberation Medal awarded by the Government of Kuwait (KLM-K). The Kuwait Liberation Medal awarded by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KLM-SA) was approved on 3 January 1992 and is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012192
The applicant requests correction of the reentry eligibility (RE) code entered on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to an RE code that will allow him to reenlist in the Army and to change his characterization of service to show it as uncharacterized. On 13 June 2008, the applicant was discharged under other than honorable conditions, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012197
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides: * Letter from the National Personnel Records Center * Certification of Military Service * DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) * DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document) * Chronological Statement of Retirement Points * Separation orders * Certificate of Commendation - Operation Desert Storm * Certificate of Achievement * Scroll of Appreciation * U.S. Army Reserve...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012200
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He didn't know he was going to be discharged from the Army until 20 April 1974, the date of discharge. The applicant provides copies of the following: * Time Line of Tour of Duty in Korea * DA Form 3286-5-R (Statements for Enlistment) * Enlisted Army (EA) Form 230 (Enlisted Interview Sheet) * DA Form 3349 * SF 600 * SF 513 (Clinical Record Consultation Sheet) * two DA Forms 268 * DA Form 3622-R *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012201
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. In the absence of records showing the applicant recorded his birth date as 6 February 1930 at any time during his military service, administrative regularity in the preparation of the applicant's DD Forms 214 must be presumed. There is no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012204
The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier request to correct his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Purple Heart. The applicant provides clear evidence from his medical records showing he was wounded by a claymore mine while serving in Vietnam. For the Purple Heart to be awarded, the preponderance of the evidence must clearly show not only a wound's existence and that it was treated and recorded by medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012206
The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Separations), paragraph 3-11, by reason of court-martial, with a BCD. General Court-Martial Order Number 641, issued by the U.S. Army Correctional Activity, Fort Riley, KS, dated 9 October 1990, states the applicant's sentence to a BCD, confinement for 18 months, and a forfeiture of $600.00 pay for 18...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012210
The applicant does not provide any evidence. His DD Form 214 (Report of Separation From Active Duty) shows he completed 4 months and 10 days of active service. There is no evidence in his records and he provides none to show he completed another period of active duty service of at least 90 days in duration that would have required the issuance of a separate DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012212
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) for the period ending 29 December 1992 to show: * his middle name as Jerone * his date of birth (DOB) as 15 August 1961 2. The applicant's DD Form 1966 (Application for Enlistment Armed Forces of the United States) contains a birth registration card showing his middle name as Jerome and his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012213
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows: a. he enlisted in the Regular Army on 23 August 1955 and was trained in and awarded military occupational specialty 111.07 (Light Weapons Infantryman); b. he served until he discharged under the provisions of Section I, Army Regulation 635-206 (Personnel Separations - Discharge -...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012217
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. His record contains two DD Forms 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 13 April 1963 and 3 October 1963, which show the first digit of his SSN as "4." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...