ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001576
The applicant requests a DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) for his period of service from 27 April 1976 through 27 January 1980. The applicant provides: * NA Form 13038 * DD Form 214 with an effective date of 26 April 1976 * DD Form 214 with a separation date of 27 January 1983 * his discharge and reenlistment orders, dated 15 April 1976 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. As such, his DD Form 214 with a separation date of 27 January 1983 should show in: * item 12a - 27 April...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001579
The preferred charges were four specifications for failing to go at the time prescribed to his appointed place of duty (extra duty) and one 7-day of AWOL and willfully disobeying a direct order from a commissioned officer. He acknowledged that if he were found guilty of the charge, or lesser included charges, that he could be discharged with a punitive discharge and that, if the request was accepted, he could receive a discharge under other than honorable conditions and be furnished an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001581
He sent the Army the requested medical records. The applicant provides copies of the following: * Standard Form (SF) 513 (Clinical Record Consultation Sheet) * four SFs 600 (Health Record Chronological Record of Medical Care) * DA Form 8-274 (Medical Condition Physical Profile Record) * SF 88 (Report of Medical Examination) * DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Evidence shows he had completed his initial...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001582
The applicant requests upgrade of his general discharge (GD) to an honorable discharge (HD). On 12 May 1983, the unit commander notified the applicant he was initiating action to separate him for unsatisfactory performance with a GD. There is no indication that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001584
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant has failed to show through the evidence submitted with his application and the evidence of record that he was ordered to active duty in support of a contingency operation during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001585
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge to a general, under honorable conditions discharge (GD). The applicants military record does not contain any evidence to show he served in the military beyond 20 June 1980. As a result, clemency in the form of a general under honorable conditions discharge is not warranted in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001588
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The appropriate authority (a major general) approved his request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10 on 28 January 1985 and directed that he be discharged under other than honorable conditions. Accordingly, he was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 6 February 1985, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001589
Records show he served in Iraq during the following periods: * 6 February to 3 July 2003 * 21 October 2005 to 20 October 2006 * 8 June 2008 to 4 September 2009 3. It was concluded that the applicants mild sleep apnea that corrects to a normal AHI and Epworth Score with CPAP meets Army retention standards IAW AR 40-501, chapter 3-41c. He reported headaches at a pain level of 6/10, which improved to 3/10 with Maxalt medication.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001592
BOARD DATE: 29 September 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150001592 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, adjustment of his date of rank (DOR) for promotion to chief warrant officer two (CW2), from 29 January 2013 to 21 October 2012. As a result, effective 7 January 2011, all initial appointments of WOs and promotion to higher grades, by warrant or commission, will be issued by the President (delegated to the Secretary of Defense).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001599
The applicant requests: * the Board finds that he was improperly discharged from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) in 2007 * adjustment of his mandatory removal date (MRD) to reflect the breaks in service * restoration of his highest rank achieved, lieutenant colonel (LTC), and that he be allowed to continue to serve in that capacity until mandatory retirement at age 60 * service credit in the rank of LTC retroactive to the date of his enlistment on 21 February 2014 2. On 3 April 2013, by email,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001601
The evidence of record confirms the applicant's DOB was listed as 26 March 1945 upon his enlistment in the MDARNG and this is the DOB he used throughout his military service. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his DOB as 26 March 1945. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to correct his DD Form 214 to show his SSN as it is shown on his social security card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001602
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states he wants his DD Form 214 to show award of the GWOTEM for his service on active duty in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). The evidence shows the applicant was promoted to the rank of CPT after he was released from active duty and after his DD Form 214 was issued.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001604
The applicant requests removal from his official military personnel file (OMPF)) of a DA Form 268 (Report to Suspend Favorable Personnel Actions (FLAG) dated 14 November 2005. The applicant states the form dates from when he was in the Army National Guard (ARNG) and he is now on active duty in the Regular Army. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by removing a DA Form 268, dated 5 November 2005 from his OMPF in iPERMS.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001605
The applicant requests, in effect, promotion to sergeant first class (SFC)/E-7 in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR). He was promoted to SFC in MOS 35W (Electronic Warfare Signal Intelligence Specialist) on 31 December 1999 and there was no second phase at that time period for MOS 35W. The applicant provides: * promotion and reduction orders * Enlisted Record Brief * certificate of training and completion of Phase I ANCOC diploma * USAR Discharge Orders CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001606
The applicant requests correction of her records to show: * her additional skill identifier (ASI) 8A (Critical Care Nursing (CCN)) was reinstated * she is entitled to CCN specialty pay as a result of the correction 2. Part IVc(1)(Character) the comments: [Applicant] has demonstrated a lack of integrity on several occasions, failing to take responsibility for her actions when making serious errors. In March 2015, the applicant herself, in a response to a referred OER, admitted she had made...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001608
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he is authorized to retain his Non-Prior Service Enlistment Bonus (NPSEB) offered at the time of his enlistment in the Missouri Army National Guard (MOARNG) on 25 August 2010. Notwithstanding the NGB memorandum denying him an ETP to retain the NPSEB and in view of the facts of this case, it would be appropriate at this time and serve the interest of justice and equity to correct the applicant's records to show he requested and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001630
The applicant provides: * a memorandum, dated 3 September 2014, from the Secretary of Defense * military personnel records * service medical records * pre-service medical records CONSIDERATION OF 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001631
These orders also show: * effective date of retirement: 18 February 2005 * date placed on retired list: 19 February 2005 * retirement type: temporary disability * component: ARNG * Statute authorizing retirement: 1202 * disability retirement: 18 years, 2 months, 27 days * Section 1405: 18 years, 11 months, 14 days * Basic pay: 22 years, 10 months 11. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 12686a (Reserves on active duty within two years of retirement eligibility: limitation on release from active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001633
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 May 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150001633 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. c. A Request for ETP memorandum, dated 16 December 2014, wherein the Deputy G1, National Guard Bureau (NGB), advised the MSARNG that an ETP for the applicant to retain the $10,000 REB was denied because the applicant's contract/bonus addendum was signed after the date of reenlistment/extension which violated the ARNG Selection Reserve Incentive Program (SRIP) for Fiscal Year...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001634
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he remains entitled to payment of his student loans under the Student Loan Repayment Plan (SLRP). The applicant states that when he reenlisted on 26 January 2010 he signed a contract to receive student loan repayments under the SLRP for up to $10,000. The evidence of record clearly shows the applicant entered into a contract with the understanding he was entitled to and would receive the SLRP.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001635
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 August 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150001635 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 3 (SSN) of his DD Form 214 shows his SSN as XXX-XX-XXX7.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001637
The applicant states, in effect: * he held the rank of SSG for at least 3 years * his military records were lost and as such he was unable to either prove or disprove his contention * a discharge appeals board for the Michigan Army National Guard (MIARNG), convened on 9 May 2014, has since affirmed he was administratively reduced from SSG to SGT due to a change in the unit's Modified Table of Organization and Equipment (MTOE); the board recommended his rank be restored to SSG * on 18 June...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001643
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his foreign service in Iraq was from 4 January 2009 to 18 December 2009 vice 4 January 2008 to 18 December 2008. He joined the Army on 28 January 2008 and his DD Form 214 shows he deployed on 4 January 2008. It would be appropriate at this time to correct his DD Form 214 to show in item 18 the entry "SERVICE IN IRAQ FROM 4 January 2009 to 18 December 2009."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001644
The applicant requests correction to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Combat Action Badge (CAB), Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) and Army Achievement Medal (2nd Award). Based on his qualifying service in Iraq from 4 January to 30 December 2005, he served during three campaigns thus he is entitled to three bronze service stars for wear on his already awarded Iraq Campaign Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001645
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 | 20150001655
The applicant requests the following military courses be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 23 March 2013: * Squad Designated Marksmanship Course * Rapid Aerostat Initial Deployment (RAID) 17M Aerostat Operator Course * Javelin Gunners Course 2. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001660
The memorandum attests to the applicants exemplary conduct during his active duty service in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from 20 March 2010 through 12 April 2011 and declares him eligible for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award the applicant the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 20 March 2010 through 12 April 2011 and correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001663
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 | 20150001664
The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier request for correction of his records to show he received a medical discharge vice his current general discharge. His service medical records are not available for review with this case. Army Regulation 635-200, in effect at the time, set forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001665
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 | 20150001666
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 8 April 2004 to reflect her deployment to Kuwait in support of Operation Desert Spring. The applicant's record contains, and she also provides, a DA Form 4980-18, which shows she was awarded the Army Achievement Medal for exemplary service during the period...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001667
The other part of his tour was served at Warin, Thailand, operating the AN/TRC 24 station from Ubon AFB to Site Warin. He has made inquiries to people who were stationed at the same locations in the 442nd Signal Battalion, at/or about the same time period, via a Facebook Group "All Thailand, Laos, Cambodia Signal Sites," if they had been issued these awards. Another individual requested reconsideration of an earlier request for award of the Vietnam Service Medal and Vietnam Campaign Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001677
The applicant requests, in three applications, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his award of the Air Medal (AM) with 5 silver Oak Leaf Clusters (OLC), Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm (2nd Award), Valorous Unit Award (VUA), and the Jungle Expert Certificate. Official orders in his OMPF confirm he was awarded the AM for meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight in the RVN and Worksheet 131 confirms...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001678
The applicant provides copies of her: * Marriage License * Retirement Orders * DD Form 2 (United States Uniformed Service Identification (ID) Card) (Retired) * DD Form 1173 (United States Uniformed Service ID and Privilege Card) * DFAS-CL 7220/148 (Retiree Account Statement) * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. It stated the DD Form 214 is a synopsis of the Soldier's most recent period of continuous active duty. It provided a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001680
On 17 June 1992, he was notified of his pending separation for misconduct under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12c, for commission of a serious offense. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant was diagnosed with PTSD or any other mental health condition prior to his discharge. His record of service during his last enlistment included one NJP for marijuana use.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001681
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he remains entitled to payment of a $20,000 Student Loan Repayment Plan (SLRP)) incentive. There is more than sufficient evidence available to show the applicant believed he would receive the SLRP that he was promised and he completed the full term of his service obligation honorably. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the appropriate...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001682
On 3 September 2014 in view of the foregoing information, 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001684
The applicant states his DD Form 214 shows in Item 30 (Remarks) that he was a cook in the RVN. A DA Form 20 in which item 22 (MOS) lists his primary MOS as 94B (Cook) with an effective date of 11 September 1970, and a secondary MOS as 11B (Infantryman) with an effective date of 21 October 1971. c. Two DA Forms 2627-1 that show: * he received two Article 15s in the RVN for sleeping on post and for failing to go to his appointed place of duty for guard formation; he indicates this proves his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001686
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20130006340 on 26 November 2013. He provides the following documents: a. DD Form 1610, dated 13 June 1978, ordering him to go TDY from Fort Devens, MA to Hawaii and Enewetak Atoll on or about...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001687
A medical proceeding, regardless of the date completed, must establish that a medical condition was identified by appropriate medical authority within 6 months of the Soldier's initial entrance on active duty that: (1) would have permanently or temporarily disqualified the Soldier for entry into the military service had it been detected at that time and (2) does not disqualify the Soldier from retention in the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 40-501 (Standards of Medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001688
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show he was authorized the Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR) and the Army Service Ribbon (ASR). Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001690
A DA Form 1049 (Personnel Action), dated 2 May 1961, shows the applicant's commanding officer requested an evaluation of the applicant's mental and physical conditions because he was under consideration for elimination from the service for unfitness. A DA Form 1049, dated 14 July 1961, shows the Commander, Special Processing Detachment, Fort Knox, Kentucky, requested an evaluation of the applicant's mental and physical conditions because he was under consideration for elimination from the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001694
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his service in Korea and award of the Korean Service Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for the following awards: a. The Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001695
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to a general discharge (GD). The applicant was discharged accordingly on 30 July 1999.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001698
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was promoted to the rank/grade of sergeant first class (SFC)/E-7. He provided: a. a DA Form 2166-7 for the period November 1991 through March 1992 showing his rank/pay grade as SSG/E-6 and he received "Successful-2" and "Superior-2" ratings from his senior rater; b. a handwritten, partially completed DA Form 2166-7 showing his rank/pay grade as SSG/E-6; c. a promotion recommendation for SFC, undated, d. a Veterans of Foreign Wars...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001701
BOARD DATE: 22 September 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150001701 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, correction to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and all other awards he may have earned, including awards for his service during Operation Just Cause (OJC) in Panama. Qualifying service for this award includes participation in Panama in support of OJC from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001702
The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). On 31 August 1961, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army for a period of 6 years. His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he served in the RVN from 9 November 1966 to 17 May 1967 as a light weapons infantryman while assigned for duty with Company D, 58th Infantry Regiment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001704
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), dated 7 June 1960, to show 9 years, 11 months, and 23 days of active service and his home of record (HOR) as Liberty, Adams County, IL. The applicant states, in effect: a. his DD Form 214, dated 7 June 1960, shows he served on active duty for 3 years, 11 months, and 23 days during the period 15 June 1956 to June 1960. b. he reenlisted for 6 years and including a tour in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001708
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Furthermore, she signed her first name as "Billie" on her DD Form 214 at the time of her 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 | 20150001710
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. This should serve to clarify any questions or confusion regarding the different last name shown in his military records and to satisfy his desire...