ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012522
The applicant provides copies of the following: * Standard Form (SF) 558 (Emergency Care and Treatment) * six SF's 600 (Health Record Chronological Records of Medical Care) * SF 513 (Medical Record Consultation Sheet) * two DA Forms 3349 (Physical Profile) * Optional Form (OF) 275 (MEB Medical Record Report) * MEB Proceedings * Memorandum, subject: Request for Line of Duty (LOD) Determination * Consultation Note * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012523
The applicant requests an upgrade of the character of service reflected on her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) from "uncharacterized" to either "honorable" or "under honorable conditions." On 16 December 1997, the applicant was discharged accordingly. The evidence of record shows the applicant failed to achieve the minimum standards and as a result, she was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 11, for entry-level status...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012526
The character of the discharge is commensurate with the reasons for his discharge and is appropriate for the applicant's overall record of military service. The applicant has not provided and the record does not contain any evidence of an error or injustice in the characterization of the applicant's service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing on his DD Form 214 his last name as shown on his DD Form 4.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012527
Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents), at the time, prescribed the separation documents that must be prepared for Soldiers on retirement, discharge, release from active duty service, or control of the Active Army. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his record by issuing him a new DD Form 214 removing the erroneous statement, correcting his SPD Code, and his RE Code to show he completed his first term of service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012530
On 7 September 1962, the separation authority approved the recommendation for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 and directed the issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. Individuals would be discharged by reason of unfitness with an undesirable discharge when it had been determined that an individual's military record was characterized by discredit, including frequent incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities. When authorized,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012531
The FSM served on active duty from 13 January 2003 to 21 December 2013. Unfortunately, the FSM did not submit a new request after his retirement orders were cut, but before his final day in the service; therefore, he is no longer eligible to transfer Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits. 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 application and the Army approved his request to transfer his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012542
The applicant provides a copy of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), information on her reenlistment eligibility (RE) code, and the rules for transferring GI Bill benefits. 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. Considering all the evidence and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012544
The applicant requests correction of her military records to show she transferred her education benefits to her dependents under the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The available evidence shows the applicant was fully eligible to transfer her education benefits under the TEB prior to retirement. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant filed her...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012549
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) by showing his correct social security number (SSN). A review of the applicants military records revealed that all documents, on file, except for his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record), shows a slightly different SSN than what is recorded on his social security card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012550
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 Army Commendation Medal. The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. The applicant's reconstructed record does not contain orders showing he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012552
Item 3 (SSN) of the DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows his SSN as "939-XX-XXXX." He was identified with this TIN throughout his service and it was recorded on his DD Form 214 when he separated. In this case, based on the evidence of record and the evidence he submitted, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to show his SSN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012556
The applicant provides * Active duty commissioning agreement * Self-authored memorandum to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) and this Board * Orders A-07-019747 (active duty) and amendments * DD Form 214, ending on 30 June 2014 * Request for Unqualified Resignation * Approval of unqualified resignation * Orders 024-0009 (release from active duty) * June 2014 LES * Breakdown of her debt * Bonus recoupment worksheet * Email exchange with her assignment officer * Printout of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012559
The applicant provides: * National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 23B (Army National Guard (ARNG) Retirement Points History Statement) * Statement of Military Service to Estimated Eligibility for Retired Pay at Age 60 * DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), ending on 1 October 1969 * Letter from the Massachusetts ARNG (MAARNG) Assistant Chief of Staff CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. A document, titled: Statement of Military Service to Estimated Eligibility...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012561
He was released from active duty on 28 August 2009 and he was assigned to the USAR Control Group (Reinforcement). At that time, he was eligible to transfer his benefits to his dependent daughter. 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 application and the Army approved his request to transfer his Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits to his dependent daughter prior to retirement, provided all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012565
The applicant requests award of the Army Good Conduct Medal and the Army Achievement Medal and correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show these awards. There is no available evidence that the applicant was recommended for or awarded the Army Achievement Medal or the Army Good Conduct Medal. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012568
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his social security number (SSN) as "XXX-XX-3435" instead of "XXX-XX-3534." The case is being considered using the social security card provided by the applicant and reconstructed records from the National Personnel Records Center consisting of a DA Form 1 (Morning Report) and his DD Form 214. Absent convincing independent and verifiable evidence to the contrary,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012569
They state that a member on active duty is entitled to travel and transportation allowances to a home selected by the member from the last PDS upon retirement. The evidence of record shows the applicant was retired on 30 November 2011. 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 annual extensions of his retirement transportation entitlements through 30...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012573
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * award of the Combat Infantryman Badge * the Iraq Campaign Medal * his service in Iraq 2. His DD Form 214 lists in: * Item 8 (Last Duty Assignment and Major Command) Company B, 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment * Item 12f (Foreign Service) 11 months and 10 days * Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012576
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his first name as "Aristeo" instead of "Aristero." A copy of this decisional document will be filed in the applicant's military records. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140012576 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140012576 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012577
Her Enlisted Record Brief (ERB), dated 4 June 2014, shows: a. her primary MOS (PMOS) as 88N Transportation Management Coordinator from 9 May 1997 to 31 May 2014; b. her PMOS as 91B Medical Specialist from 22 October 1991 to 9 May 1997; and c. the MSM (2nd Award) is not listed. Army Regulation 635-8 (Separation Processing and Documents) states in preparation of item 11 (Primary Specialty) of the DD Form 214 enter the titles of all MOSs awarded and held for at least 1 year during the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012578
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge (GD) to an honorable discharge (HD). Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. His records show he was counseled on at least 14 separate occasions regarding his acts of misconduct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012580
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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 Army records showing he ever used SSN XXX-XX-5348 during his military service, administrative regularity must be presumed.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012583
His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded or authorized the: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Combat Infantryman Badge * Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14) 9. His DA Form 20 shows in: * Item 38 (Record of Assignments) "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings * Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Combat Infantryman Badge *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012585
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). However, the following documents completed during the time of his service show the SSN that he now claims is correct written in what appears to be the applicants own handwriting: * DD Form 47 (Record of Induction), dated 20 November 1970 * DA Form 41 (Record of Emergency Data), dated 19 November 1970 3. However, after reviewing the available documents in his records and accepting the applicant as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012587
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Order 105-010, issued by the MNARNG on 14 April 2004, ordered him to active duty during the period 19 April through 4 September 2004, under the authority of Title 32, USC, section 502 (f). This period of active duty is not shown on his DD Form 214 for the period ending 18 July 2003; therefore, item 12a should be corrected to show he entered active duty on 27 May 2002, and item 12c should also be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012589
Item 10 (Other) of his form states on 10 January 2009 an MMRB determined: * the applicant was not able to perform his military duties safely * he did not meet retention standards * his case should be referred to the Reserve Component Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES) for disposition (i.e., medical evaluation board (MEB)/physical evaluation board (PEB)) 4. His records contain a memorandum from the WAARNG, dated 24 March 2009, which states: a. The LOD investigation stated he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012591
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his combat service in Afghanistan from 28 September 2002 to 30 March 2003. His record contains his Enlisted Record Brief (ERB), dated 1 April 2014, wherein it shows, in part, he served in Afghanistan from 28 September 2002 to 20 March 2003. The evidence of record shows the applicant served in Afghanistan from 28 September 2002 to 20 March 2003 which is not shown on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012594
The applicant requests correction of his date of rank (DOR) for chief warrant officer two (CW2)/pay grade W-2. The applicant states he was appointed as a warrant officer one (WO1)/pay grade W-1 on 7 April 2009. The evidence of record shows the applicant executed an oath of office in the rank of CW2 on 7 April 2011 and MDARNG orders, dated 19 April 2011, announced his promotion to CW2 effective and with a DOR of 7 April 2011.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012595
The applicant requests that her record be corrected to show she retired in the rank/grade of sergeant first class (SFC)/E-7. The evidence appears to show the applicant was unable to attend ANCOC due to failing the APFT. Based on the foregoing, the applicant provided insufficient evidence to support her claim that her record should be corrected to show she retired in the rank/grade of SFC/E-7.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012600
Letter Orders Number D-5-967, issued by Office of the Adjutant General on 27 May 1971, ordered his retirement in the rank/grade of SGT/E-5 and placement on the TDRL with a combined rating of 90 percent, effective 7 June 1971. Medical facility commanders may consider patients for promotion under the normal promotion criteria of this chapter, together with the following guidance: (1) Individuals with recommended-list status for promotion to pay grade E-5 or E-6 resulting from selection by a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012601
It instructs the reviewer to place an "X" in the appropriate box indicating either "Concur with Rater and Senior Rater Evaluations" or "Nonconcur with Rater and Senior Rater Evaluations." His rater rated his overall potential for promotion as "Fully Capable," but his senior rater rated his overall potential for promotion as "4" (Fair). Department of the Army Pamphlet 623-3 states a rater's "Fully Capable" rating is a "strong recommendation for promotion" but a senior rater's rating of "4"...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012601
It instructs the reviewer to place an "X" in the appropriate box indicating either "Concur with Rater and Senior Rater Evaluations" or "Nonconcur with Rater and Senior Rater Evaluations." His rater rated his overall potential for promotion as "Fully Capable," but his senior rater rated his overall potential for promotion as "4" (Fair). Department of the Army Pamphlet 623-3 states a rater's "Fully Capable" rating is a "strong recommendation for promotion" but a senior rater's rating of "4"...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012602
The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to an honorable or general discharge. In his request for discharge, he acknowledged he understood if the discharge request were approved, he might be discharged under other than honorable conditions and be furnished an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012603
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 14 February 1986, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed his discharge under other than honorable conditions. Based on his record of indiscipline, which included violations of the UCMJ that resulted in preferred court-martial charges and nonjudicial punishment, and in view of the fact that he voluntarily requested discharge to avoid a trial by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012604
The applicant requests an exception to policy to retain the $10,000 Officer Accession Bonus (OAB) in the Ohio Army National Guard (OHARNG). She provides and her records contain a copy of a Written Agreement - OAB Addendum, dated 15 December 2008. The ARNG offers a $10,000 Officer Accession/Affiliation Bonus to newly-commissioned officers and newly-appointed warrant officers who agree to serve 6 years in a Modified Table of Organization and Equipment (MTOE) unit.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012606
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he elected to transfer education benefits to his dependent child under the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The applicant requests that he be allowed to transfer his educational benefits under the TEB provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill to his dependent son. Since there is no evidence that shows the applicant attempted to transfer the benefit while in an active status, as required by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012608
It appears the original education transcripts provided to the recruiter at the time of entry into the DEP were foreign and needed to undergo a foreign education evaluation for advancement determination purposes. The evidence of record shows the applicant enlisted in the USAR DEP in pay grade E-1 on 1 October 2013, he was discharged from the USAR DEP, and he enlisted in the RA in pay grade E-1 on 13 January 2014. Since he completed 39 semester hours prior to his enlistment, his foreign...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012611
The applicant states: * the FSM died on 1 February 2013; he had paid into the SBP for his mentally handicapped son for 30 years * before his death, he appointed his daughter Victoria as his surrogate (a person in charge of probate, inheritance, and guardianship) * the handicapped son began receiving monthly annuity payments in August 2013 but those payments suddenly stopped in November 2013 * when payments stopped, officials at the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) demanded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012614
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was entitled to full separation pay. The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * Enlisted Record Brief (ERB) * DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action), dated 13 May 2014 * a memorandum, dated 22 September 2011, from the Secretary of the Army (SA), subject: Army Directive 2011-18 (Use of a Different Separation Program Designator (SPD) Code for Certain Separations to Allow for Half (5...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012615
The applicant states: * he enlisted in the SDARNG on 19 September 2008 after a 6-year break in service and contracted for the SLRP as an enlistment incentive * on 27 September 2009, he accepted a full-time position as a military technician (MT) in the SDARNG * prior to accepting the MT position, he specifically asked how it would impact his enlistment incentive and was advised by a supervisory human resources specialist that his incentives would not be impacted * National Guard Bureau (NGB)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012616
The applicant requests correction of the military records to show entitlement to separation pay. An advisory opinion received from the Department of the Army, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, recommends the records be corrected to show the applicant signed a valid service agreement prior to separating from active duty and approval of entitlement to separation pay. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012623
The respective dependent must then submit an application for VA educational benefits, VA Form 22-1990e, to request to use the benefits. On 22 June 2009, DoD established the criteria for eligibility and transfer of unused educational benefits to eligible family members. The applicant was eligible to transfer his education benefits under the TEB prior to retirement, but there is no evidence he did so while still on active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012628
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Discharges under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, are voluntary requests for discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial. _______ _ _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 | 20140012631
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Both his record and DD Form 214 show service in Vietnam during the qualifying period; however, the criteria require assignment in Vietnam for a duration of 6 months or more. __________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 | 20140012632
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his overseas medals. The applicant served qualifying periods of service for award of the National Defense Service Medal and the Korea Defense Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding to his DD Form 214 ending 8 July 1952 the National Defense Service Medal, Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Carbine and Mortar Bars; and b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012634
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: a. his date of rank (DOR) as 6 March 1971 and b. his date of birth (DOB) as 15 April 1951. His DD Form 214 shows in: * Item 6 (DOR) 6 March 1951 * Item 9 (DOB) 15 April 1971 DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: 1. The entry on his DD Form 4 which shows his DOB as 15 April 1951 is accepted as sufficient evidence on which to amend item 9 of his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012639
The applicant's records show she enlisted in the WYARNG under the RFP enlistment option for 1 year on 12 October 2010. At that time, her recruiter requested BCN S10100001WY for her SLRP. Although her NGB Form 600-7-5-R-E is not available, she and her commander state that her recruiter requested a BCN at the time she entered the RFP instead of requesting it after she was released from the RFP.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012643
The applicant provides copies of * a DA Form 2627 conducted on 1 August 2008 * a DA Form 2627 conducted on 2 August 2011 * associated counseling and witness statements * DA Form 266 (Report to Suspend Favorable Personnel Actions) (Flag)) initiated on 11 May 2011 * his Enlisted Record Brief * DA Form 2627 conducted on 26 October 2013 * emailed statement from him to the Commander, Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC), 3rd Brigade Special Troops Battalion (BSTB) dated 2 January 2014 *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012645
The PEB recommended a combined physical disability rating of 80 percent and permanent disability retirement. There is no evidence in the FSMs pay records at DFAS that show he participated in the SBP and/or contributed any premiums toward the SBP. With respect to his permanent retirement, on 15 February 1972 a TDRL PEB convened and recommended a combined physical disability rating of 80 percent and placement permanent retirement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2014 | 20140012646
The applicant requests correction of the following items of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) ending on 30 April 2013: * Item 7a (Place of Entry into Active Duty) * Item 7b (Home of Record (HOR) at Time of Entry) 2. The applicant states he reenlisted in the Army in Dallas, TX. There is no evidence of record and he did not provide sufficient evidence to show item 7b of his DD Form 214 contains an error.