ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000002
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 | CY2015 | 20150000008
The applicant requests correction of item 7b (Home of Record (HOR)) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show New Jersey (NJ). There is no evidence in his record nor did he submit any evidence that shows he changed his HOR or entered active duty in or lived in Freehold, NJ at the time he enlisted. The evidence of record shows his HOR was listed as West Point, NY, throughout his military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000010
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show the Army Good Conduct Medal and his last unit of assignment as the 11th Engineer Battalion (Combat). The applicant provides his DD Form 214. His records do not contain and he has not provided evidence to show he was assigned to the 11th Engineer Battalion.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000011
The applicant requests removal of the DA Form 4991-R (Declination of Continued Service Statement (DCSS)), dated 21 January 2014, from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). Unfortunately, the document approving the withdrawal of the DA Form 4991-R has not been filed in his record. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned by corrected by removing the DA Form 4991-R, dated 21 January 2014, from his OMPF.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000014
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 June 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150000014 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests her 3 September 2014 U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) reenlistment be voided. The Reserve Incentives Program Manager observed that: a. the applicant was determined to be an unsatisfactory participant and therefore ineligible for a reenlistment bonus; b. despite the fact that she knew or should have known that she was a unsatisfactory participant she signed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000017
c. He was promoted into the wrong branch during the DA board, which caused his promotion to MAJ/O-4 to be kicked out of the Federal Recognition promotion board in August 2013 for the SF Branch. On 23 May 2003, the applicant was promoted in the UTARNG in the MS Branch as a 65D (Physician Assistant), in the grade of 2LT/O-1, and granted temporary Federal Recognition. The applicant's Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) revealed that the applicant was promoted in the CAARNG in the SF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000020
On 15 October 1984, the Department of the Army Reserve Component Personnel Administration Center (RCPAC) in St. Louis, Missouri issued a DA Form 1577 authorizing the issuance of medal sets to the applicant for the following awards: * AGCM * Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC) * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze service star * Combat Infantryman Badge * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Ribbon with Device (1960) * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000023
The applicant requests that her DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show the date of birth (DOB) that is reflected on her birth certificate. At the time the applicant enlisted her year of birth was recorded as being "1951" and there are numerous documents that reflect such. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing in item 5 of her DD Form 214 her...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000027
The applicant requests, in effect, that a DA Form 2166-8 (NCO [Noncommissioned Officer] Evaluation Report) (NCOER) for the period 1 December 2007 to 1 October 2008 (hereafter referred to as the contested NCOER) be removed from her official military personnel file (OMPF). The contested NCOER contains signatures of the applicant, the rater, and the senior rater. The period of the contested report overlaps the period of the NCOER with an ending date of 20 November 2008.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000030
His OMPF contains the following orders that awarded him the AGCM, listed chronologically by order date: * Headquarters, NTC and Fort Irwin Permanent Orders 90-46, dated 26 August 1993 (AGCM 1st Award, for the period 11 July 1990 to 10 July 1993) * Headquarters, NTC and Fort Irwin Permanent Orders 31-60, dated 4 April 1994 (AGCM 1st Award, for the period 11 July 1990 to 10 July 1993) * Detachment A, 90th Personnel Service Battalion (PSB) Permanent Orders 131-12, dated 4 November 1996 (AGCM...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000031
This DA Form 1506 does not show she entered active duty on 8 July 2012. c. The DA Form 1506 she digitally signed on 26 September 2014, which was also authenticated by an HR Technician on 26 September 2014 documents her various periods of service and differentiates each period as Army service in either the ARNG, U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) or Regular components. Her OMPF contains 2 DA Forms 1506 that were completed in 2013 and 2014. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000032
The applicant requests correction of his military records by affording him reconsideration for promotion to colonel, pay grade O-6. Military Personnel Message Number 03-153, subject: Fiscal Year 2003 Colonel Promotion Board Zones of Consideration, dated 28 April 2003 stated that in order to be considered by the board, all mandatory or optional OERs must have been received, error free, in the Evaluations Reports Branch, HRC, no later than close of business on 22 July 2003. The applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000037
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he timely requested an extension of his entitlement to ship his household goods (HHG) to his home of selection (HOS). The JFTR, paragraph U5365, states a member is required to contact a Transportation Office for an extension prior to the 1st anniversary date of his or her retirement. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing he timely requested and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000038
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND 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. Public Law 110-252 limits the eligibility to transfer unused Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to those members of the Armed Forces who are serving on active duty or as a member of the Selected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000039
The applicant requests retroactive payment of Board Certification Pay (BCP) for the period 1 January 2012 to 30 November 2013. The applicant provides email correspondence which shows she attempted to have her non-receipt of BCP matter resolved with the assistance of her local personnel office and the Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Special Pay Branch, Office of The Surgeon General (OTSG), and was advised to seek relief by applying to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000041
The applicant requests correction of his records as follows: * issue a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) showing he retired in the rank/grade of sergeant first class (SFC)/E-7 vice staff sergeant (SSG)/E-6 on 30 April 1972 * back pay of the difference in pay between SFC/E-7 and SSG/E-6 * return of his seized property used in his court-martial 2. The applicant states: * the Army should have corrected all his personnel records and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000043
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. The applicant contends that the records of the FSM should be corrected to show she filed a timely application for the receipt of his RCSBP annuity. Therefore, the FSM's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000044
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. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citations and Campaign Participation Credit) shows during his service with Company B, 101st Aviation Battalion in Vietnam, from 29 March 1969 to 26 January 1970, this unit was awarded the Republic...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000045
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record shows he served on active duty under the same last name he provided upon his enlistment. ___________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 | CY2015 | 20150000046
The applicant requests that his bad conduct discharge (BCD) be upgraded to a general discharge and that his separation date be corrected. Rather it is only empowered to change the severity of the sentence imposed in the court-martial process and then only if clemency is determined to be appropriate. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with the applicable law and regulation and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 201500000462
She also provided copies of the following: * Orders Number 153-052, issued by Headquarters, 99th USAR Command on 6 June 1990, ordering her to active duty training to attend the Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC) * PLDC diploma, dated 11 August 1990 * Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal certificate for the period 22 September 1987 through 21 September 1991 * Orders Number 96-110-046, issued by Headquarters, USAR Command on 19 April 1996, honorably discharging her from the USAR...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000047
Additionally, item 38 (Record of Assignments) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he received all "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his military service. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000049
The applicant was convicted by a general court-martial and was sentenced to a bad conduct discharge. His discharge was affirmed and he was discharged accordingly on 16 March 1988. His conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and the discharge appropriately characterized the misconduct for which he was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000055
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 August 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150000055 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides: * newspaper article, dated 4 May 2003, titled, "The Bridge at Samawah" * two pages from a book titled, Boots on the Ground * previous Record of Proceedings * an unsigned statement indicating he was awarded the Combat Medical Badge CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Combat Medical Badge may be awarded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000058
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Republic of Korea War Service Medal (ROKWSM) is awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who served in Korea and adjacent waters between 25 June 1950 and 27 July 1953.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000062
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 September 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150000062 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his correct military occupational specialty (MOS). As a result, the Board recommends that the applicant's DD Form 214 be corrected by deleting the current entry in item 11 and adding the entry "35F1O MILITARY INTELLIGENCE ANALYST 3 YRS 6 MOS//NOTHING FOLLOWS."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000069
The applicant requests correction of her military records to show she timely requested to receive additional monies for the Health Care Professional Loan Repayment (HPLR) Program. She still was not informed about the increase in the HPLR Program. The evidence shows that the applicant was not informed in a timely manner about the HPLR increase.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000072
The applicant requests, in effect, that his home of record be changed to Texas. It also notes that "Home of Record" is the place recorded as the home of record of the Soldier when commissioned, appointed, enlisted, or ordered to a tour of active duty. The applicant did not have a break in service, and the evidence shows no error in the home of record recorded in his military records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000074
In Part Vd (Senior Rater Overall Potential for Promotion and/or Service in Positions of Greater Responsibility), the senior rater placed an "X" in the "Poor/5" block. c. Paragraph 3-2i (Evaluation Report Requirements) states rating officials have a responsibility to balance their obligations to the rated individual with their obligations to the Army. The available evidence shows the applicant, a senior USAR NCO, was serving on active duty in a combat environment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000077
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was awarded or authorized the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal with Arrowhead device and the Parachutist Badge with gold combat star. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Parachutist Badge prior to his service in Panama and that he was awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary medal for his service in Panama. Department of the Army General Orders Number...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000078
The applicant states: * he was erroneously paid the SLRP incentive while deployed in 2005 * if not for the erroneous payment, he would have been eligible for SLRP when he later reenlisted in 2011 when the SLRP maximum was $50,000 * he was first made aware that he was not eligible for SLRP payment due to being a dual-status military technician through the California Army National Guard (CAARNG) Incentives Task Force audit process * he mobilized in January 2005 while serving as a dual-status...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000083
The advisory official recommended relief from recoupment of the applicants SLRP in the amount of $6,000.00, contracted on 19 January 2007. He further stated that the applicant did not extend within the proper time frame to receive the $15,000.00 REB, the bonus addendum was not dated or signed by a verifying service representative, and the applicant was in a non DMOSQ 13R position at the time of extension. Partial payment of $1,250.00 of his $2,500.00 REB (3-year commitment), dated on 22...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000085
On 5 November 1968, his chain of command recommended his discharge from the military under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 for unfitness with an undesirable discharge. b. Paragraph 3-7b provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. When authorized, it is issued to a soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000087
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. Army Regulation 635-5 prescribes the separation documents prepared for Soldiers upon retirement, discharge, or release from active military service or control of the Army. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000088
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show the date of birth (DOB) that is reflected on his birth certificate. _______ _ 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. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20150000088 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000089
The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. Additionally, he participated in four campaigns while serving in the Republic of Vietnam; therefore, he is authorized four bronze service stars with his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal and correction of his DD Form 214 to show these bronze service stars. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * adding award of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000091
The applicant states he served in Iraq from 1 January to mid July 1990 which is not reflected in item 12f of his DD Form 214; however, item 18 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 lists his service in Southwest Asia from 1 January to 17 May 1991. It states for: a. item 12f, enter the total amount of foreign service completed during the period covered by the DD Form 214; b. item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized), list awards and decorations for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000094
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides: * WD AGO 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) * A Commendation letter dated 1 April 1945 * Bronze Star Medal (BSM) Certificate * Honorable Discharge (HD) Certificate CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Item 33 (Decorations and Citations) of his WD AGO Form 53-55 does not show the PH, and item 34 (Wounds Received in Action) contains the entry "NONE."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000095
The applicant states he was awarded the CIB but it is not listed on his DD Form 214. c. The applicant provided machine gun cover for another Soldier who was wounded, but fortunately the applicant only received a small shrapnel wound to his left shoulder. The applicant provides a letter of support documenting that he received an injury while in combat in the RVN; however, there is no medical evidence of record showing he was wounded as a result of enemy action in the RVN or evidence showing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000099
The applicant provides copies of his DD Form 214, a National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) letter listing his authorized awards, one page of a unit history, and a magazine article. Operation Big Switch was the name of the operation for the repatriation of all remaining prisoners of the Korean War. _______ _ 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 | CY2015 | 20150000105
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he entered active duty on 10 July 2007 and he was honorably discharged on 30 September 2007 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 5-17 (Other designated physical or mental conditions), based on "Condition, Not a Disability." He was advised that VA records show he has 83 days of active duty service and that he was discharged for "Condition, Not a Disability." The applicant contends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000106
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. On 31 July 1980, the Army Discharge Review Board reviewed his discharge and changed it to an under honorable conditions (general) discharge. The conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000109
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his date of birth (DOB) as 28 April XXXX instead of 27 April XXXX. His DD Form 214 shows his DOB as 27 April XXXX. In view of the foregoing, his DD Form 214 should be corrected by deleting from item 4 of his DD Form 214 the current entry and replacing it with the DOB entry as shown on his DA Form 873.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000110
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded. On 10 August 1989, court-martial charges were preferred against the applicant for his period of AWOL from 30 November 1987 to 31 July 1989. There is no evidence in the available records to show the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000111
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show a previous period of honorable service. The applicant states: * his DD Form 214 only shows his last discharge from the Army, it does not show his first period of honorable service from April 1981 through March 1983 * he has been denied veterans' benefits since 1984, since his overall military time served only shows his under other than honorable conditions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000112
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 12 January 2011, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) upgraded the applicant's discharge from general to fully honorable. There is no evidence in the available record and the applicant has provided insufficient evidence to show he was diagnosed with PTSD either while he was in the Army or since his discharge from the Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000113
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 Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), Bronze Star Medal (BSM), a secret security clearance, and all Republic of Vietnam (RVN) service medals. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 16 October 1969 to 9 July 1971 and correct his final DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000115
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 the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM). Therefore, there is no evidence of record and he has not provided sufficient evidence to support his contention that he actively participated in a peacekeeping mission.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000117
He received an efficiency rating of "good" for the period 10 June - 4 August 1960. There is sufficient evidence to show the applicant was eligible for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) based on completion of qualifying service from 23 January 1959 - 22 January 1962. 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 (First Award) for honorable service from 23...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000118
A review of the applicant's personnel service records failed to reveal evidence showing that he was ever awarded or recommended for award of the Bronze Star Medal. Therefore, his record should be corrected to show he was awarded these badges. 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 (1st Award) for the period 2 August 1967 through 27 July 1968; b. deleting from his DD...