ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012383
The applicant requests that he be allowed to transfer educational benefits to his daughter under the Transfer of Educational Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. No additional service was required by service members who had an approved retirement date after 1 August 2009 and before 1 July 2010. As a result, the Board recommends that the state Army National Guard records and all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012386
The applicant provides: * two self-authored statements * DD Form 214 * four statements from former Soldiers * DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) * Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Rating Decision, dated 27 December 2011, with VA medical record extracts * Headquarters, 101st Airborne Division (Airmobile), General Orders Number 2317, dated 5 March 1970 * Headquarters, 101st Airborne Division (Airmobile), General Orders Number 5071, dated 7 May 1970 * Headquarters, 101st Airborne...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012391
Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he was awarded or authorized the: * National Defense Service Medal * Aircraft Crewman Badge * Vietnam Service Medal * Army Good Conduct (1st Award) * Purple Heart * Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar 9. His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded or authorized the: * National Defense Service Medal * Purple Heart * Air Medal with "V" Device * Vietnam Service Medal * Army Commendation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012397
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his records to show his Social Security Number (SSN) as "XXX-XX-0XXX" instead of "XXX-XX-9XXX." 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 | 20140012400
The applicant petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for upgrade of his discharge. The applicant provides a self-authored statement in which he claims while he was on active duty he was involved in a car accident that caused him to have a complete mental change in his behavior and self-control. While the applicant was able to successfully petition the ADRB to change the characterization of his discharge to under honorable conditions, he provides insufficient evidence to support...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012401
On 7 August 2003, the Army Clemency and Parole Board granted him clemency and upgraded his discharge from a bad conduct discharge to an under other than honorable conditions discharge. The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Separations), chapter 3, by reason of court-martial, with an under other than honorable conditions characterization of service. In 2003, he was granted clemency by the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012403
The applicant states, in effect, that although the FSM retired at the rank/grade of staff sergeant (SSG)/E-6, he previously held the rank of SFC for approximately 3 to 4 years. The applicant requests correction of the FSM's DD Form 214 to show he was retired in the rank/grade of SFC/E-7, the highest rank/grade held on active duty. Army Regulation 15-80 provides that service in a higher grade will normally be considered unsatisfactory if reversion to the lower grade is the result of a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012406
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides: * two letters to himself from the TSGLI Branch, U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC), dated 27 June 2013 and 25 April 2014 * two letters to the TSGLI Branch, HRC, dated 24 February 2014 and 31 March 2014 * two affidavits to the TSGLI Branch, HRC, dated 21 February 2014 * pages 3 to 15 of SGLV 8600 (Application for TSLGI Benefits), dated 23 January 2013 * two DD Forms 689...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012408
c. Counsel essentially asserts the following: * the applicant was involved in an significant accident, on 24 January 2009, while deployed in Iraq * he was rigging equipment to a beam when the beam swung, striking him and knocking him to the ground; he fell 10 feet * he was hospitalized in Landstuhl, Germany for a closed left tibia fracture with compartment syndrome and fibula fracture with extension to the ankle * he was eventually sent back to Fort Stewart, GA where he received further...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012413
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he was discharged due to medical reasons. A DA Form 4856, dated 3 April 2013, shows the applicant was counseled concerning his APFT failure. On 5 August 2013, the commander notified the applicant of his intention to initiate action to separate him from the military under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separation), chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012414
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides his DD Form 214 and orders. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states: a.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012415
On 8 December 2012, the applicants commander submitted a request for a waiver for the applicant to extend her enlistment for a period of 1 year. If the Soldier is found to be physically unfit, a disability rating is awarded by the Army and is permanent in nature. She was not medically separated at the time because there was no evidence that she had any medically unfitting conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012416
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. Currently Veterans are required to show Texas as their home of record when they entered military service. The ABCMR does not grant requests to amend DD Forms 214 solely for the purpose of making an applicant eligible for veterans benefits.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012421
He served 12 months on active duty while deployed to Iraq so he qualifies for the first award of the AGCM as stated in Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards). Ready Reserve enlisted personnel ordered to active duty under Title 10, U. S. Code, are eligible for award of the AGCM. Additionally, his NCOER indicates numerous deficiencies during his period of active duty service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012426
His DD Form 214 for this period of service does not list the EIB among his awards. The available evidence shows he was awarded the EIB over 9 years after the period of service covered by the DD Form 214. _____________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 | 20140012428
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 30 June 1966 and held military occupational specialty (MOS) 11C (Infantry Indirect Fire Crewman). The Arrowhead Device is authorized for wear on the Vietnam Service Medal for this assault landing in Vietnam. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the Arrowhead Device for wear on the applicants Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012435
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) be corrected to show: * Korean Service Medal * United Nations Service Medal * any authorized unit awards * any authorized marksmanship qualification badges 2. The applicant's complete 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 following awards to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012436
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to reflect the following awards earned during his service in Vietnam: * Bronze Star Medal * Purple Heart * Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award) * Combat Infantryman Badge 2. d. Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of his DA Form 20 does not show the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal, or Combat Infantryman Badge. Awarding the applicant the Purple Heart...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012438
Item 38 (Record of Assignments) shows that during his tour of duty in the Republic of Vietnam he served with 101st Administration Company, 101st Airborne Division, from 21 November 1968 to 2 November 1969. c. Item 41 (Awards, Decorations, and Campaigns) shows award of the following: * Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) * ARCOM * BSM * Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Overseas Service Bars (2) * Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) 4. As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012439
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show his award of the Purple Heart and all other awards he is entitled to receive. The applicant served in one campaign and he entitled to wear one bronze service star on his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal and to have it added to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012440
There are no orders in his available records that show he was awarded the CIB. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 shows his unit of assignment during his service in Vietnam was cited in general orders for the Valorous Unit Award, the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation, and two awards of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012445
A review of the applicant's military personnel records failed to reveal any orders or other evidence that shows he was awarded the Purple Heart. The military medical records the applicant provides show he received a shrapnel wound in the buttocks on 10 December 1967 and that he received medical treatment for the wound. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds received...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012453
This requires establishment of his current spouse as the only eligible SBP beneficiary of record. Public Law 99-661, dated 18 November 1984, permitted divorce courts to order SBP coverage (without the member's agreement) in those cases where the retiree had elected spouse coverage at retirement or was still on active duty and had not yet made an SBP election. The evidence of record shows prior to his retirement, he completed an SBP election form wherein he elected SBP former spouse...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012460
The applicant requests correction of his military records by showing his date of discharge from the United States Army Reserve (USAR) as 4 September 1969. The applicant contends that his military records should be corrected by showing his date of discharge from the United States Army Reserve (USAR) as 4 September 1969. In view of the above and as a matter of equity, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant's records by amending the orders to show his date of discharge as 4...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012462
SPD code "JKQ" is the correct code for Soldiers separating under the provisions of paragraph 14-12c of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of misconduct commission of a serious offense. The evidence of record further shows the applicant's discharge was appropriate because the quality of his service was not consistent with Army standards of acceptable personal conduct and performance of duty by military personnel. The applicant's narrative reason for separation was assigned based on the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012463
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show in: * item 5a (Grade, Rate, or Rank) SGT(P) (indicating sergeant permanent) * item 22c (Foreign and/or Sea Service) "01 01 23" (indicating 1 year, 1 month, and 23 days) * item 23a (Specialty Number and Title) 76Y4S ("4" indicating skill level and "S" indicating the special qualification identifier (SQI) for Special Forces (SF)) 2. His DA Form 20 shows in: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012464
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Republic of Korea War Service Medal and correction of his records to show it. The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) * Congressional correspondence * Criteria for the Korean Service Medal * Criteria for the Republic of Korea War Service Medal * Letter from the National Personnel Records Center * Special Orders (SO) Number 7, dated 7 April 1954 * SO Number 122, dated 1 June 1954 *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012470
The applicant requests the correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 7 January 1991 to show: * he was not discharged by reason of a Bar to Reenlistment * he was retired vice honorably discharged 2. Having had prior active service, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army (RA) on 20 June 1977. The DD Form 214 he was issued for this period of service shows the following entries in: * item 25 (Separation Authority) - that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012471
A review of his records shows that all of the documents contained in his records, to include those completed by the applicant, contain the SSN that is reflected on his DD Form 214. At the time the applicant enlisted he provided the SSN that is reflected on his DD Form 214 and all other documents contained in his military record. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140012471 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012472
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he was honorably discharged from active duty after basic training and correction of his record to show he received a medical separation from the New Hampshire Army National Guard (NHARNG) while he was in an inactive duty status. His record does not contain any medical records or other documents that indicate he was diagnosed with a medical condition...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012473
The applicant states: * he applied online to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to his children while serving in Iraq in 2009 * at the time he had over 18 years of service in the Army * he was under the impression that the online transfer went through, as the website at the time indicated, but now he thinks something must have gotten lost in the chaos of the situation * he received paperwork from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) stating he had been allocated 36 months of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012476
Her DA Form 3286 (Statement for Enlistment U.S. Army Enlistment Program U.S. Army Delayed Entry Program) shows: * she enlisted for training in military occupational specialty (MOS) 68W (Health Care Specialist) * she enlisted under the U.S. Army Incentive Enlistment Program (Reduced Military Service Obligation (MSO) Enlistment Bonus 3 Years Active and 3 Years Selected Reserve) * she was authorized an enlistment bonus in the amount of $30,000 2. Enlistment bonuses for RA Soldiers are...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012480
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) and National Defense Service Medal (NDSM). In accordance with Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards), his service from 29 June 1978 to 30 September 2001 qualifies him for award of the NDSM. The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * Enlisted Record Brief * DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record Part II) CONSIDERATION OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012481
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. This is the only award authorized for this service. _______ _ 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 | 20140012488
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 he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM). The applicant provides his DD Form 214 for the period ending 26 January 1969.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012489
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show in: * Item 9 (Date of Birth (DOB)) - his DOB as "XX November 1949" instead of "XX September 1949" * Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) - the Bronze Star Medal 2. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states bronze service stars are authorized for wear on the Vietnam Service Medal to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012490
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. The evidence of record shows he participated in six campaigns while serving in Vietnam; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 for the period ending on 22 December 1970 to show one silver and one bronze service star affixed to his previously-awarded Vietnam Service Medal. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012491
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 following: * Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) * Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Bronze Star Medal (BSM) * Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) * Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) * Air Medal (AM) 2. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for award of the VSM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012496
A review of the applicant's military personnel records failed to show any evidence that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded MOS 11B and he served in DMOS 11B2O in the RVN while assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry from 12 August 1967 through 19 December 1967 and Company F, 50th Infantry (LRRP) from 20 December 1967 through 22 March 1968. a. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012499
Counsel requests removal of the DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)), dated 12 December 2013, from the performance section of the applicant's official military personnel file (OMPF). The applicant provides: a. It states that applications for removal of an Article 15 from the OMPF based on an error or injustice will be made to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012501
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: * his service in Korea * the "Imjin Scout Medal" * his expiration term of service occurred at Fort Lewis, WA 2. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012503
Therefore, he is entitled to award of the POW Medal and correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award. He served during a qualifying period of service in Korea for entitlement to the Republic of Korea War Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the FSM: (1) the Purple Heart for a wound sustained in action in North Korea on 7 June 1952; (2) the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012505
His DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) shows in * item 5 (Overseas Service): Thailand from 15 August 1973 through 11 May 1974 * item 38 (Record of Assignments): Company B, 7th RRFS, Thailand, from 17 August 1973 through 10 May 1974 4. The applicant contends item 19 of his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his service in Indochina. The evidence of record shows the applicant was credited with 8 months and 27 days of overseas service in Thailand and his DD Form 214 shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012506
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 March 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140012506 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that his bad conduct discharge (BCD) be upgraded to an honorable discharge. His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged on 25 July 1991, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 3, as a result of court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012507
This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. The applicant's complete discharge proceedings 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 are not contained in his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012508
The applicant requests advancement on the Retired List to the next higher grade sergeant first class (SFC)/E-7). He provides five NCOER's showing his rank as SSG with duty title of Platoon Sergeant or Motor Sergeant. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012509
The applicant states he received his RCSBP application in 1994. She states the applicant came to see her regarding his retirement. Once a member elects either option B or option C in any category of coverage, that election is irrevocable.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012513
The applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in * item 38( Record of Assignments) in Duty MOS 11BP with B Company, 2d Battalion (Airborne), 503d Infantry when it deployed to Vietnam on 11 May 1965, enroute to the United States on 15 October 1965 and exclusively excellent conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his period of active duty service * item 40 (Wounds) shrapnel wounds to the left arm on 10 October 1995 * item 41 Awards and Decorations) Expert...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012515
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 March 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140012515 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Her DD Form 214 lists the: * Meritorious Service Medal with 1st OLC * Army Commendation Medal with 2nd OLC * Army of Occupational Medal * National Defense Service Medal * Armed Forces Reserve Medal * Army Service Ribbon * Overseas Service Ribbon 5. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012517
On 22 May 2012, the U.S. Army Physical Disability Agency (PDA) provided the applicant a DD Form 2656 and advised him to proceed to the nearest Retirement Services Officer (RSO) for assistance in completing the form. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was originally determined to be 20% disabled and was recommended for discharge with severance pay or transfer to the Retired Reserve to await his non-regular retired pay. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...