ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000119
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 evidence of record shows he participated in two campaigns while serving in Vietnam; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show two bronze service stars affixed to his previously-awarded Vietnam Service Medal. As...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000121
The applicant requests a review of his military record for injustice in denying him the Combat Infantryman Badge or the Combat Action Badge. The Combat Infantryman Badge is awarded to infantry officers and to enlisted and warrant officer persons who have an infantry MOS. Additionally, Appendix V of U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 states that during the Vietnam era the Combat Infantryman Badge was awarded only to enlisted individuals who held and served in MOS 11B, 11C, 11D, 11F, 11G, or 11H.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000124
He was discharged accordingly on 28 May 1969. Therefore, the determinations will be based upon a thorough review of the available military records and the evidence provided by each applicant on a case-by-case basis. Given his prior offenses during his period of service in Vietnam (the first one within 2 months of arriving in Vietnam), the pending UCMJ charges, and absent any mitigating factors, his service did not meet the standards of service so meritorious that any other characterization...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000127
The applicant's military records are not available for review. There are no records to review other than the DD Form 214 provided by the applicant and it does not establish his assignment to Korea or the period of his assignment to Korea. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to show when he was assigned to Korea and the unit he was assigned to, there is an insufficient basis for granting his request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000128
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), ending on 16 November 1972, to show the Purple Heart and Distinguished Flying Cross. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 ending on 16 November 1972 by: * deleting the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000132
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of: * Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) * Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) 2. A DA Form 638-1, as provided by the applicant, shows that Permanent Order Number 158-26 was published on 7 June 1995, announcing his award of the MSM for meritorious service ending with his retirement on 30 April 1995. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000134
While in Germany, he was honorably discharged on 1 November 1967 for the purpose of immediate enlistment in the Regular Army. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states: a. He served a qualifying period for award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) and his DD Form 214 for the period ending 22 May 1969 should be corrected to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000137
Specifically, he requests that the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR): a. consider the facts and remove the reprimand from his OMPF, b. order an investigation into the circumstances which resulted in imposition of the GOMOR and provide a copy of "the investigation that never occurred" which he has requested since imposition of the GOMOR, and c. provide him with contact information for the Federal court with jurisdiction for hearing his case so he may contract a lawyer to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000141
The applicant, in effect, requests reconsideration of his appeal to correct his date of rank (DOR) for chief warrant officer two (CW2) from 31 January 2012 to 20 November 2010. He stated the applicant is promotable to the grade of CW2 with an effective date from the date of his military occupational specialty certification without further Federal Recognition Board action. The Board has no authority to correct records created by the other Services or the Department of Defense.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000145
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 Purple Heart for wounds he received in August 1967, the Air Medal, and any other awards that were omitted from his DD Form 214. His service record does not include orders which show he was awarded the Purple Heart or Air Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000147
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. Though the applicant's records do not contain and he does not provide a copy of orders awarding him the AAM, he provides a copy of an AAM Certificate, dated 24 September 1985, and his records contain a DA Form 2446, dated 24 September 1985,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000152
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 | 20150000157
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his: * social security number (SSN) as XXX-XX-3637 * discharge date as a date other than 22 September 1976 2. His discharge orders and DD Form 214 correctly list his discharge date as 22 September 1976. b. Because his DD Form 214 correctly lists his date of discharge, he should not have it changed.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000161
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the AGCM was awarded to individuals who completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. The evidence of record shows: a. DAGOs awarded the applicant's unit the * Valorous Unit Award * RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation (3rd Award) * RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation b. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000163
There is no evidence of record that shows he was injured or wounded as a result of hostile action or that he was awarded the Purple Heart. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. In this case, the evidence of record shows the applicant was involved in an accidental discharge of a weapon by another Soldier and he later received treatment for this injury.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000164
The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). His available medical records are mostly concerned with his disability case. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence of record and the applicant did not provide sufficient evidence to support granting the applicant's request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000172
The available evidence shows the applicant was fully eligible to transfer his educational benefits under the TEB provision of the Post -9/11 GI Bill prior to retirement, and in fact, he attempted to transfer his education benefits in the TEB website on 21 July 2010. His retirement date was 31 August 2010. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant properly completed and submitted his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000175
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 | CY2015 | 20150000178
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records by upgrading his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. The applicant contends that his military records should be corrected to show his undesirable discharge was upgraded to honorable because he was needed at home to care for his sick mother. _____________X__________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000183
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Air Medal. The award of the Combat Infantryman Badge requires the recipient to have satisfactorily performed in an infantry MOS, to have been assigned to an infantry unit (which could include an infantry squad or cavalry platoon within an armored cavalry troop) which was actively engaged in ground combat, and to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000185
The applicant requests that his general discharge from the United States Army Reserve (USAR) be upgraded to an honorable discharge. Army Regulation 135-178 provides for the separation of enlisted personnel of the U.S. Army Reserve and Army National Guard. __________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 | 20150000188
The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier request for an upgrade of his bad conduct discharge. His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged as a result of court-martial in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel) with a bad conduct discharge. _______ _ _x______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000193
The applicant's discharge packet is not available for review; however her record contains a DD Form 214. c. Paragraph 3-7b states a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of military records by the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000198
He indicated he fully understood that if the discharge authority approved the recommendation for discharge, the discharge authority would determine the type of discharge he would receive. On 11 April 1964, a board of officers recommended his discharge from the service by reason of unsuitability (apathy, defective attitude, and inability to expend effort constructively) with the issuance of a General Discharge Certificate. Also on 11 April 1964, having determined that the applicant was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000199
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 30 July 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150000199 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides his DD Form 214. The DD Form 214 provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000203
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 Good Conduct Medal and to show that he was assigned to a Special Forces unit. The applicant's request to correct his DD Form 214 to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal and to show that he was assigned to a Special Forces unit has been carefully examined and found to have partial merit. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000205
A DA Form 199-1 shows, on 5 June 2014, a formal PEB conducted at Joint Base Leis-McChord, WA, found the applicant physically unfit and recommended a rating of 40 percent (%) with permanent disability retirement. The applicant contends that his records should be corrected to show he was permanently retired due to a combat-related physical disability condition (i.e., back injury) that was a direct result of armed conflict during a period of war and is a combat injury as defined by law. g....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000208
The available evidence shows the applicant listed his DOB as 8 September 1950 at the time of his induction. His DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his DOB as 12 August 1950. _____________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 | 20150000209
The applicant requests, in effect, promotion to sergeant (SGT)/pay grade E-5 effective 1 August 2013 and all back pay due as a result. The applicant provides: * four promotion point worksheets (PPW) Unofficial Copy * an HRC memorandum, subject: Department of the Army Promotion Point Cutoff Scores for 1 August 2013 and Junior Enlisted Issues for the Active Army (AA) * a memorandum, subject: Request an Administrative Records Correction (ARC) for [Applicant], issued by Headquarters, 532nd...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000213
The applicant states his OMPF contains a disqualification statement for award of the AGCM, dated 19 November 1997; however, he was awarded the AGCM for the period 25 July 1996 to 24 July 1999 on 4 February 2000, so he doesn't understand why the memorandum is still in his records. His OMPF contains this disqualification memorandum. Absent any evidence of error or injustice in the AGCM disqualification process, there is not a sufficiently compelling reason to remove the AGCM disqualification...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000216
The applicant requests removal of a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, two sets of transcripts, and verification of college degree completion, from Rochville University from her official military personnel file (OMPF). In accordance with Army Regulation 600-8-104 (Army Military Human Resource Records Management) and the current publication of "Documents Required for Filing in iPERMS" (U.S. Army Human Resources Command/Army Soldier Records Branch, 21 May 2014), Civilian Institution...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000217
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Based upon the foregoing, and as a one-time exception to policy and a matter of equity, the Board should request that HRC amend their database to show the applicant's request to transfer 24 months of education benefits to his eligible child was submitted and approved as of 5 February 2010, the date of submission provided on his DMDC printout. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000218
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 | 20150000219
His DD Form 214 does not show award of the Purple Heart. In order to support award of the Purple Heart, the member must have been wounded in action and there must be evidence the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action. However, his record contains insufficient medical treatment records or other documents which confirm he was wounded as a result of enemy action or treated for a combat-related wound or injury while serving in the Republic of Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000221
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 9 (DOB) of his retirement DD Form 214 listed his DOB as 28 August 1922. The evidence of record shows the applicant consistently used the 28 August 1922 as his DOB during the entire time of his military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000223
The applicant states: * there is not much he can give his children who followed him during their growing-up years and had to be uprooted during high school because he was again being transferred * receiving the educational benefits is one small way he can demonstrate his appreciation for the sacrifices they made during his career * he elected to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to his dependents at the time it was first authorized in June 2009 because he already had a master's degree...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000229
The applicant states, in effect: * he served his country over 20 years, first in the Marine Corps and then in the New Jersey Army National Guard (NJARNG); he is also a Vietnam Veteran * he received his 20-year letter on 10 February 1993 and he was not married at the time; therefore, he declined RCSBP * he received no advice regarding the steps he should take in the event he did marry * prior to his 60th birthday, in 2007, he applied for a non-regular retirement through his unit; once again...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000231
As a result, his request for correction of his records to show he received a medical discharge will not be discussed further in this Record of Proceedings. The DD Form 214 issued to him at the time shows he was discharged on 25 September 1970 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 5, section III for not meeting procurement medical fitness standards at the time of enlistment. He failed to provide evidence showing he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000232
This form also shows the following entries: * Item 12f (Foreign Service) shows the entry 0000-00-00 indicating he did not complete any foreign service * Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) shows the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal (2nd Award), Kosovo Campaign Medal, Army Service Ribbon, and North Atlantic Treaty Organization Medal * Item 18 (Remarks) does not show service in a hostile fire pay/imminent danger pay...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000234
BOARD DATE: 19 February 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150000234 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. He transferred to the WTB in October 2013, after he had completed 6 years of active service and was eligible to transfer his education benefits based on qualifying time. Had he been given the proper information when he went to the WTB, then he would have had the appropriate time to extend his service time before his retirement orders were cut in order to meet the criteria for transfer.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000235
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents), in effect at the time of the applicant's separation, prescribed the separation documents prepared for Soldiers upon retirement, discharge, or release from active military service or control of the Army. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the SSN listed in item 3...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000238
Military Personnel Records and advisory opinions (if any). The applicant requests retroactive payment of Assignment Incentive Pay (AIP) for his 24 month assignment to Dongducheon, Korea effective 13 November 2013 as an exception to policy. The applicant provides: * an undated memorandum from Headquarters (HQ), 2nd Infantry Division, addressed to the Board subject: Retroactive AIP Program Korea for Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 signed by the Commanding General with supporting documents * DA Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000241
On 9 October 1980, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) considered the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge. The applicant contends that his military records should be corrected to show his UCOTH discharge was upgraded to general, under honorable conditions because did not understand at the time was he was signing and had been flown out of the FRG with a serious head injury. _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000242
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his records to show his disability was based on line of duty (LOD) injuries. It provided the following on these conditions: Service member states left foot pain started in April 2004 at Fort Lee.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000243
The applicant never regained his promotable status; therefore, he is not entitled to a promotion in accordance with Army Regulation 600-8-19 (Enlisted Promotions and Reductions), paragraph 1-20g, retirement due to disability. The applicant provides insufficient evidence to support his claim that his flag had been removed prior to his medical retirement so he could be promoted. _______ _ _X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000245
The applicant requests correction of the narrative reason for separation on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 25 May 1999 from "Voluntary early release in the best interest of the government" to "Expiration of term of service, honorable discharge." His DD Form 214 also shows: * he completed 8 years, 7 months, and 28 days of active service * Item 25 (Separation Authority), Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000247
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * Special Orders (SO) Number 6, dated 11 January 1966, issued by Headquarters, 76th Engineer Battalion Construction, Army Post Office (APO) San Francisco (SF) 96276 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. While his military records are not available, he provides orders showing he qualified on the M-14 rifle on 15 November 1965 while assigned to the 76th Engineer Battalion. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000251
Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge. Army Regulation 635-5-1 provides that a separation code of JKQ will be assigned to enlisted personnel separated from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, due to misconduct. The applicant has failed to show through the evidence submitted or the evidence of record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000253
However, if a Soldier reenlists before the completion of that period of service, the first term of service is effectively redefined by virtue of the reenlistment contract. Therefore, the entry "IMMEDIATE REENLISTMENTS THIS PERIOD: 16 MARCH 2009 19 APRIL 2013" should be added to item 18 of his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 18 of his DD Form 214 with a separation date of 19...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000263
The applicant states in August 2009 he transferred GI Bill education benefits his dependents as follows: his son Colton 34 months, his son Grayson 1 month, and his wife Charlene 1 month. Therefore, as a matter of equity, his records should be corrected to show when he transferred his education benefits he allocated 34 months to Colton, 1 month to Charlene, and 1 month to Grayson. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...