ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001334
Counsel requests reconsideration, in part, of his earlier request for: * removal of all references to the applicant's Army Grade Determination Board (AGDRB) decision and reduction in rank/grade from colonel (COL)/O-6 to lieutenant colonel (LTC)/O-5 from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) * correction of the applicant's retired rank/grade to show COL/O-6 2. b. Paragraph 4a states, "Members of the United States Armed Forces, and other persons serving with, employed by or accompanying...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001335
The applicant states item 18 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 shows only one reenlistment period, 8 February 2005 through 13 January 2015; however, he had a second reenlistment on 9 February 2009. Consequently, he was not authorized separate DD Forms 214 for his initial period of enlistment and subsequent periods of reenlistment because DD Forms 214 are not issued when there is no break in service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001336
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 | 20150001337
TAG established the selection objectives for the CY 2013 Enlisted ASMB by MOS, electing to release three 11Zs from the AGR program. The applicant was among those selected. TAG now states had he known the applicant was enrolled in the SGM Academy he would have exempted him from the ASMB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001338
He states the JMUA, MUC, and the Navy PUC were presented while he was assigned to the 194th Military Police (MP) Company, 716th MP Battalion, 101st Airborne Division. Units based in the continental United States are excluded from this award, as are other units outside the area of operations. Therefore, in the absence of documentation to show he was assigned and/or attached to that company during the period the company was awarded the Navy PUC (21 March to 24 April 2003), there is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001341
The applicant provides: * previous correspondence with and from the Board * letter, dated 27 October 2014 from the National Archives * Congressional correspondence * newspaper articles dated 17 August 2014 * self-authored memoirs * letter, dated 29 August 2014 from the U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC) * Certificate of Death * letter, dated 11 November 2013 from the National Personnel Records Center * Application for Headstone or Marker * photograph of a headstone with the name "Edward...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001342
The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge. On 24 August 1981, after having considered the applicant's request, the separation authority approved his request and directed that he receive a UOTHC discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. Although an honorable discharge (HD) or general discharge (GD) is authorized, a UOTHC discharge is normally...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001343
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: * Item 38 (Record of Assignments) he received all "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his period of service, there is no evidence of a commander's disqualification for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal during his period of service * Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) lists all the awards listed on his DD Form 214 except the Air Medal, Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14 and M-16), and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001345
The applicant served during a qualifying period for award of the NDSM and it should be added to his records at this time. However, the applicant has failed to show through the evidence of record and the evidence submitted with his application that he meets the criteria for award of the AFEM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * Awarding him the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 28 June 1960 through 27 June...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001346
There is no indication he petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board for a review of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. 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 ABCMR. The applicant contends that his discharge under other than honorable conditions was inequitable; however, the available evidence is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001347
He states he completed the Airborne Course on 9 February 1962 and the Parachutist Badge is not listed on his DD Form 214. His DA Form 24 (Service Record) shows in Section 10 (Remarks) that the Parachutist Badge was revoked per paragraph 3, Special Orders 40, issued by the 101st Airborne Division, dated 14 February 1962. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Evidence of record confirms that the applicant successfully completed the Airborne Basic Course on 9 February 1962 and was awarded the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001348
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001357
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his bad conduct discharge (BCD) be upgraded. The character of the discharge is commensurate with the offenses for which he was discharged and is appropriate for the applicant's overall record of military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001360
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her social security number (SSN) as XXX-XX-X0XX vice XXX-XX-X8XX. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record confirms the applicant listed her SSN with the seventh digit as 0 upon her enlistment in the USAR and the RA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001362
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal with arrowhead device for his service in Iraq while assigned to 2nd Platoon, Company B, 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division. Therefore, his record should be corrected to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001366
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the spelling of his middle name as D_RR__ and removal of the entry in item 29 (Dates of Time Lost During This Period). Based on the foregoing evidence of record, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to show his middle name spelled as D_RR__. _______ _ x_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001369
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending on 19 February 2014 to show he was awarded the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Medal. The available evidence supports the applicant's request for correction of his DD Form 214 to show the NATO Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the NATO Medal and the AAM to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001371
As a specialist/E-4, his monthly salary and his mother's income were not enough to cover the mortgage on the home. He initiated a request to be separated from the Army under a family hardship, but was told by others that due to stop-loss conditions within the Army his request would not be granted. There is no evidence in his available military personnel records and he did not provide substantiating evidence that shows he was undergoing a family hardship significant enough to merit a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001373
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he served in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). He had prior honorable active duty service from 3 January 1983 through 31 July 1988. It states for: a. item 12, block f, enter the total amount of foreign service completed during the period covered by the DD Form 214; and b. item 18 for an active duty Soldier deployed with his or her unit during their...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001374
A letter, dated 12 August 1952, wherein the Commanding General (CG), Headquarters, 101st Airborne Division and Camp Breckinridge, KY, advised the applicant's parents that the applicant had been selected as an "outstanding trainee" in the command. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) shows: a. In accordance with the governing regulations subsequent to the applicant's selection as the "outstanding trainee" and the current regulation there is no provision for listing the American Spirit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001376
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO 55 (Honorable Discharge from the Army of the United States) to show he was: * a junior (Jr.) vice had the middle initial of J * born in West Mansfield vice Mansfield, OH 2. The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to correct his WD AGO 55 to show his correct name and place of birth.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001378
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He also requests award of the Afghanistan Campaign Medal (ACM) with one bronze service star and the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). It states for: a. item 12, block f, enter the total amount of foreign service completed during the period covered in item 12, block c (Net Active Service This Period); b. item 13, list awards and decorations for all periods of service in the priority sequence specified...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001379
The applicant requests: * relief from recoupment of Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) incentives * payment of an officer affiliation bonus (OAB) 2. He was not informed that if he failed to become qualified in his contracted critical skill his SLRP incentive would be terminated and that any payments promised by the ARNG would not be made. On 12 September 2007, the applicant clearly contracted for MOS 15T, which was authorized the SLRP incentive.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001380
The applicant states his DD Form 214 does not show his foreign service in Iraq nor all of his authorized awards. A review of the applicant's military personnel records failed to reveal evidence that he was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM). c. Based on the available evidence, it would be appropriate at this time to award the applicant the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 4 May 2000 through 3 May 2003.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001381
He requests removal of his DA Form 2166-8 (Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Report (NCOER)) covering the rating period 27 December 2007 through 25 August 2008 from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). A review of the IG case file notes shows he filed a U.S. Army Reserve Command IG complaint on the same date; however, the Department of the Army IG was designated as the responsible IG office for his complaint. The governing regulation states an evaluation report accepted and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001383
The applicant requests, in effect, the DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)), dated 23 January 1986, be purged from the restricted folder of his official military personnel file (OMPF). The basis for any set aside action is a determination that, under all the circumstances of the case, the punishment has resulted in a clear injustice. While it is evident the applicant was allowed to remain on active duty and that he eventually...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001384
The applicant requests correction to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: a. his secondary military occupational specialty (SMOS) as "M-60 Machine Gunner"; b. all awards to which he is entitled, to include: * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation * Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions First Class Unit Citation Streamer embroidered "Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001385
c. Due to the severity of the applicant's character and behavior disorder, he recommended the applicant be separated as unsuitable for military service under the provisions of chapter 13 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations, Enlisted Personnel). There is no indication the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001387
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). d. The applicant served a qualifying period of service for award of the National Defense Service Medal and should have his DD Form 214 corrected to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by * voiding his DD Form 215, dated 5 May 2005 * deleting from item 32 of his DD Form 214 ending on 19 September 1966 the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001388
He goes on to state that his former spouse has passed away and he desires to have his SBP election changed so that his spouse and child may be named as beneficiaries. Public Law 99-661, dated 14 November 1986, permitted divorce courts to order SBP coverage (without the members agreement) in those cases where the member was participating in the SBP or was still on active duty and had not yet made an SBP election. The laws regarding a former spouse SBP election provide, in effect, that once...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001390
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 | 20150001391
On 19 May 1982, the applicant's immediate commander notified him of his recommendation to initiate discharge action against him for misconduct under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-33b. c. Paragraph 3-7b provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions was carefully considered.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001396
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 September 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150001396 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, an undesirable discharge was normally considered appropriate at the time of the applicants discharge. ___________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 | 20150001397
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 22 February 1970 to show he entered active duty service on 17 September 1967 (sic). His record contains a DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record Armed Forces of the United States) that shows he enlisted in the Regular Army (RA) for a period of 3 years on 29 September 1967.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001398
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests award of the Bronze Star Medal and the Purple Heart for his service in the Republic of Vietnam. In the absence of official orders, there is insufficient evidence to correct his records to show he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001400
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show any awards he is entitled to for his service. He was honorably discharged for immediate reenlistment on 4 April 1968; however, there was no DD Form 214 for this period of service present in his official military records. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service for any period...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001402
Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD) Codes) states the SPD code of "LBK" is the correct code for RA Soldiers released from active duty for completion of required active service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 4, who sign a Declination of Continued Service Statement or are ineligible for, barred from, or otherwise denied reenlistment at the completion of their enlistment. The SPD code of "LBK" is the correct code for RA Soldiers released from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001404
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1 The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was awarded a Certificate of Achievement and the Humanitarian Service Medal. He was awarded an Army Certificate of Achievement and the Humanitarian Service Medal for his participation, neither of which were listed on his DD Form 214 when he processed out of the Army. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001405
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * her last name as Shields vice Taylor * her foreign service in Bahrain from May to June 1999 2. Block 1 (Name) of her DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document - Armed Forces of the United States), dated 17 February 1982, shows her last name as Shields. With respect to showing her foreign service in Bahrain, notwithstanding her sincerity, although she provided...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001407
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the National Defense Service Medal and the Korea Defense Service Medal. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant completed a qualifying period 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001409
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction), DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), and DA Form 41 (Record of Emergency Data) all show his DOB as 15 June 19XX. ____________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 | 20150001410
He should be awarded the AGCM (1st Award) and his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this award. His DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this unit award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 15 July 1970 through 7 February 1972; and b. adding the following awards to his DD Form 214: * ARCOM with "V" Device * AGCM (1st Award) * VUA * Republic of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001412
The FSMs official military personnel file (OMPF) is void of any orders or documents that indicate he was ever recommended for or awarded the BSM while serving in Vietnam or at any other time during his military service. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) contains the Army's awards policy. The FSMs OMPF does not contain any evidence to show he was ever recommended for or awarded the BSM by the appropriate award authority.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001414
His record contains an NGB 22-5 (Addendum to DD Form 4 - Approval and Acceptance by Service Representative for Interstate Transfer in the ARNG), dated 8 April 2008, wherein the applicant acknowledged having voluntarily transferred to the IDARNG with continued membership in the ARNG for the period remaining on his current enlistment, with ETS of 12 October 2012. Oregon Military Department, Joint Force Headquarters, Oregon National Guard, Orders 121-055, dated 30 April 2008, show the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001426
BOARD DATE: 10 September 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150001426 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The regulation states item 18 for active duty Soldiers deployed with their units will list the entry, "SERVICE IN (NAME OF COUNTRY DEPLOYED) FROM (inclusive dates for example, YYYYMMDD YYYYMMDD)" DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: DFAS verified during the applicant's period of active duty from January 1998 to March 2014 he also served in Kuwait/Iraq from 8 October 2004 through 23 September...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001428
The applicant requests correction of his Separation Program Designator (SPD) Code so that it shows he is eligible for the Transitional Assistance Management Program (TAMP). He states he received orders authorizing his TAMP after his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) was issued. His DD Form 214 shows in: * Item 25 (Separation Authority) Army Regulation 635-200 (AD Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 4 * Item 26 (Separation Code) KBK * Item 28...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001429
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of a MH condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP noted the applicants case was referred for review regarding whether there was a change in the applicant's MH diagnosis during the military disability...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001432
On 5 May 1992, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge action and stated her character of service would be uncharacterized. Chapter 3 states a separation will be described as entry level with uncharacterized service if the Soldier has less than 180 days of continuous active duty service at the time separation action was initiated. The evidence of record shows the applicant's separation action was initiated due to her inability to pass the APFT.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001433
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). e. Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized), indicating she was awarded or authorized the: * Joint Service Achievement Medal * National Defense Service Medal * Armed Forces Reserve Medal with "M" Device * Army Service Ribbon f. Item 18 (Remarks), the entries: * "Service in Southwest Asia 20030501-20030919" * "Ordered to Active Duty in Support of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001435
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). In his request for discharge, he indicated he understood that if his request for discharge was accepted, he could be discharged under other than honorable conditions and be furnished an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. The applicant's record contains no documentation that shows he submitted a request for a hardship discharge or compassionate reassignment.