ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001436
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. There is no evidence in his military records and the applicant has not provided sufficient evidence to support his contention that he completed paperwork opting out of the Army in lieu of serving in Korea. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001437
There is no evidence showing the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Furthermore, in the absence of evidence showing otherwise, it must be presumed that his final discharge accurately reflects his overall record of service during the period under review. _______ _ _X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001443
The applicant requests award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 9 February 2004 through 19 April 2005 when he was mobilized. The applicant provides a copy of a 23 September 2009 DA Form 4187 requesting award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for his period of active federal service from 9 February 2004 through 19 April 2005. The available record contains no evidence that the applicant's 2009 request for the Army Good Conduct Medal was acted upon by HRC.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001444
He had completed 2 years, 8 months, and 11 days of active duty service. In view of the foregoing, on 3 September 2014 the Secretary of Defense directed the Service Discharge Review Boards 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001446
The applicant requests correction of item 7a (Place of Entry into Active Duty) and item 7b (Home of Record (HOR)) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 31 December 2014, to show El Paso, TX. After a break in active duty service of more than 1 day, he reenlisted in the RA on 25 March 1999. Therefore, he is entitled to a correction of his DD Form 214, dated 31 December 2014, to show his place of entry into active duty and his HOR as El Paso, TX.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001447
His first sergeant advised him that personnel assigned to Company E were awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge and at the next company award ceremony he would receive that award too. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Combat Infantryman Badge is awarded to an infantry Soldier assigned or attached to an infantry unit during such time as the unit is engaged in active ground combat, and actively participates in such ground combat. To award the Combat Infantryman Badge, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001449
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001450
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) to show a second award of the Bronze Star Medal and any additional awards he may be entitled to. The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. With respect to a second award of the Bronze Star Medal, both citations provided by the applicant stated the Bronze Star Medal was awarded for heroic achievement on 4 January 1945, when he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001453
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 under other than honorable conditions and who have been diagnosed with PTSD by a competent mental health...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001456
Evidence shows the applicant was awarded the Silver Star and the Purple Heart for gallantry in action in the Republic of Vietnam on 16 November 1969, in which he sustained a serious wound to his leg. Evidence shows the applicant served a period of qualifying service for award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the Air Medal with "V"...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001457
The applicants records contain a DA Form 4980-18 (Certificate for Award of the Army Achievement Medal) for the period 9 to 18 July 2001. The available evidence shows that the applicant served during a qualifying period for award of the GWOTSM and GWOTEM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 12f of his DD Form 214 the current entry and replacing it with the entry: 0000 10 27; b. adding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001460
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he was medically discharged. Personnel who enlisted in the RA are considered to be in an entry level status if, before the date of the initiation of separation action, they have completed no more than 180 days of continuous active duty. The regulatory guidance shows that personnel who enlist in the RA are considered to be in an entry level status if, before the date of the initiation of separation action, they have...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001465
The applicant requests reconsideration of his previous requests to correct his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show his specialty number (military occupational specialty (MOS)) as 4802 (Gun Mechanic). The applicants name did not have an MOS listed which shows his MOS was 1844. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 5 of his DD Form 214 to show 4802...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001470
His record contains a DD Form 214 that shows he entered active duty on 5 February 2005. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show these service stars. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from his DD Form 214 the Iraq Campaign Medal; b. adding to item 12f of his DD Form 214 the entry "0000 11 25"; and c. adding to item 13 of his DD Form 214 the Iraq Campaign Medal with two bronze...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001474
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On or about 30 November 1984, the applicant consulted with legal counsel and was advised of the basis for the contemplated trial by court-martial, the maximum permissible punishment authorized under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), the possible effects of an under other than honorable conditions discharge, and of the procedures and rights that were available to her. The available evidence shows she was just over 17 years of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001478
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he elected to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill educational benefits to his daughter. He had at least 6 years of eligible service in order to transfer educational benefits to his spouse and at least 10 years of eligible service to transfer educational benefits to eligible children. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his military record to show he elected to transfer benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill transferability program...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001485
This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. This form further shows his character of service as bad conduct and that he completed 4 years, 5 months, and 10 days of creditable military service. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001492
Following consultation with legal counsel, he requested discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial. On 13 July 1982, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, and directed the issuance of an under other than honorable conditions discharge and reduction to the lowest...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001507
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) * Army Achievement Medal (AAM) 2. 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001511
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. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) based on completion of a qualifying period of Federal military service and correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001512
BOARD DATE: 8 September 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150001512 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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 Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20150001512 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20150001512 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001514
All the documents containing a date of birth in the applicant's reconstructed records list his year of birth as 1930. Item 10 (Date of Birth) of the applicant's DD Form 214 shows his year of birth as 1930. It states the purpose of the separation document is to provide the individual with documentary evidence of his or her military service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001516
The FSM's service record does not include orders for award of the Purple Heart. The applicant provided two award certificates in which they both indicate the FSM was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 4 December 1968 in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the FSM the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 4 December 1968; b. deleting the Vietnam Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001517
His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 3, as a result of court-martial with a bad conduct character of service. The evidence of record shows the applicant was twice convicted by special courts-martial and both convictions involved periods of AWOL service. The evidence of record shows he was given a bad conduct discharge pursuant to an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001518
Title 10, U.S. Code, chapter 61, provides the Secretaries of the Military Departments with authority to retire or discharge a member if they find the member unfit to perform military duties because of physical disability. The Army rates only conditions determined to be physically unfitting at the time of discharge which disqualify the Soldier from further military service. A VA service-connected disability rating does not establish entitlement to a "medical discharge" or "medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001520
General Orders Number 2013-33, issued by Headquarters, Department of the Army, dated 9 September 2013, which awarded the MUC to the 96th Support Battalion for the period 27 January 2008 to 20 December 2008. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows he was assigned to the 96th Aviation Support Battalion from 9 March 2005 to 20 October 2009, during the period the unit was awarded the MUC. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001521
His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) listed his SSN as "xxx-xx-7996." His DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record) did not list his SSN; it lists his service number. _______ _ _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 | 20150001524
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military service records to show his court-ordered last name. He has taken action to change his name on other records and forms of identification and would like his military service records to reflect the legal name change. Considering all the evidence and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law, and regulations, the applicant offers insufficient evidence to warrant a change to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001526
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military service records to show he is authorized active duty and reserve military pay as a commissioned officer with over 4 years enlisted service, and retired pay based on grade O-3E. The applicant contends that his military service records should be corrected to show he is authorized active duty and reserve military pay as a commissioned officer with over 4 years of enlisted service and retired pay based on grade O-3E. The evidence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001527
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. There is no record showing he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for a change to his discharge. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (SPD Codes) provides the specific reasons for separating Soldiers from active duty and the SPD codes to be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001528
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge. In his request for discharge, he acknowledged: * he was making this request of his own free will and had not been subjected to any coercion whatsoever by any person * he understood by requesting a discharge he was admitting guilt to the charges against him or of lesser-included offenses that also authorized the imposition of a bad conduct discharge or a dishonorable discharge * he acknowledged he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001529
The applicant provides the following in support of his request: * DD Form 214 * AHRC Form 249-E * Email correspondence between himself and HRC * NGB Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service), effective 25 April 1988 * NGB Form 23C * 10 Leave and Earnings Statements from July 1987 through April 1988 * Orders 40-3-A-27, issued by Headquarters, U.S. Army Fourth Region, U.S. Army Reserve Officer's Training Corps (ROTC) Cadet Command, Fort Lewis, Washington on 11 March...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001531
In connection with his induction into the Army of the United States (AUS), the applicant completed a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) and listed his DOB as 11 August 19XX. Item 9 (DOB) of his DD Form 214 lists his DOB as 8 November 19XX. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his DOB as shown on his DD Form 398 (11 August 19XX).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001532
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his social security number (SSN) as "273-XX-XXXX" instead of "943-XX-XXXX." Nevertheless, based on the evidence of record, it would be appropriate to add an entry in item 30 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 showing his SSN as indicated on his application to this Board. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001535
These orders also assigned him to the U.S. Army Transfer Point, Fort Campbell, with a reporting date of 2 February 1971, for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of court-martial. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001539
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). However, his DD Form 214 shows he was administratively discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial. Therefore, the Board determined the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001547
The applicant requests correction of his military service records to show award of the Joint Service Achievement Medal and the correct middle initial on his promotion certificate, along with other corrections that may be appropriate based on this request. The applicant contends that his military service records should be corrected to show the correct middle initial on his promotion certificate, award of the Joint Service Achievement Medal, and other corrections that may be appropriate based...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001551
His service in Vietnam is noted, to include award of the Air Medal and Army Commendation Medal; however, in the absence of evidence showing otherwise, it must be presumed his discharge accurately reflects his overall record of service and that all requirements of law and regulation were met, and the rights of the applicant were fully protected throughout the separation process. There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows his discharge was in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001552
Service medals and awards are not issued by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR). The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant entered and served on active duty using his name of record at the time. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140000790 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20150001552 4 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001554
His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of misconduct (serious offense) with an under other than honorable conditions characterization of service. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001556
The applicant stated in his previous application: a. His records contain: a. He described these injuries as "superficial" and stated he believed the injuries may have been cause by shrapnel from the explosion.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001558
Army Regulation 135-178 (Army National Guard and Army Reserve Enlisted Administrative Separations), in effect at the time, stated in paragraph 12-1 (Medically Unfit for Retention), Reserve enlisted soldiers who were no longer qualified for retention by reason of medical unfitness under the standards of Army Regulation 40-501, chapter 3, would be discharged unless they are granted a waiver of the medical disqualification or were eligible and requested transfer to the Retired Reserve under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001559
Applicant requests removal of the following documents from her official military personnel file (OMPF): DA Form 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Report (OER)) covering the period 9 April through 17 June 2011, an involuntary separation memorandum, separation orders and amended separation orders. The applicant states: a. c. She requested that he reflect on whether to have the memorandum of involuntary separation officially filed, that he delay the consideration until such time as an investigation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001561
Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) lists the unit awards received by units serving in the RVN. Records show that the FSM participated in two campaign periods during his service in the RVN. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze service star; and b. adding to his DD Form 214: *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001564
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: * Parachutist Badge * Special Forces (SF) Tab * one additional Bronze Star Medal * Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award) with V Device * Air Medal * all unit awards he may be eligible to receive 2. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001565
(3) At page 17 of the redacted IG report, the IG pointedly redacted from its report that on 25 July 2012, well before her decision to revoke her recommendation of an extension for LTC F, the applicant received a detailed, factual IG complaint from CPT C detailing alleged specific acts of misconduct by LTC F. Additionally, the applicant was provided a copy of the matters submitted by CPT C in response to the professional responsibility inquiry. The directing authority or command or State IG...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001566
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 September 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150001566 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) to show his date of birth (DOB) as 7 September 1923 vice 1924. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001571
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-4036. Multiple documents in his military records show his SSN as XXX-XX-4036, supporting his request to correct 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 his DD Form 214 to show his SSN as shown on his social security card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001572
After a review of the eligibility criteria for promotion to SGM, it appears those who completed the SMC prior to RCP and eligibility criteria changes were not addressed in Military Personnel (MILPER) Message Number 13-037 (FY13 USAR AGR SGM Training and Selection Board Announcement Message) for the FY13 USAR AGR SGM Selection and Training Board. d. In her view, the promotion board consideration file was not properly constituted based on the omission of appropriate eligibility criteria...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001574
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), and to show his foreign service in support of Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm. The applicant's request for correction of his DD Form 214 to show he was awarded the ARCOM, and to show his foreign service in support of Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm, was carefully considered. His DD Form 214 shows he was...