ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001713
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 * the 25th Infantry Division as his last duty assignment 2. Awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 5 October 1965 through 16 July 1967. b. Amending item 12 on his DD Form 214 dated 16 July 1967, to show his last duty assignment and major command as " Company C, 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry, 25th Infantry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001716
The applicant provided a letter she received from HRC, Reserve Components Retirements - Retired Pay Branch, dated 18 July 2014, which stated: This is in reference to your eligibility for Survivor Benefit annuity based on the military service of the FSM]. Since Reserve Soldiers are not eligible to receive their retired pay until after they have made their application for retirement at the age of 60, when they complete the DD Form 1883, they have the option to elect to participate in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001719
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he was awarded the Purple Heart. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. _______ _ _X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001723
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his date of birth (DOB) as 17 November 1960 vice 17 September 1960. A review of every document contained in his available military personnel record, many of which bear his signature, shows that his DOB consistently appears as 17 September 1960. The evidence of record shows that upon his entry into the Army the applicant listed his DOB as 17 September 1960.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001724
His DD Form 214 indicates he received the following awards: * National Defense Service Medal * RVN Campaign Medal * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar * Vietnam Service Medal * Combat Infantryman Badge 7. Records show that the applicant participated in three 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001725
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his foreign service in Iraq as 2 June to 6 December 2011 vice 10 November 2012 to 2 July 2013. The applicant provides his DD Form 214, a DD Form 214 Worksheet, and his Enlisted Record Brief (ERB). Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to show the amount of his foreign service and the correct dates of his service in Iraq.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001726
The applicant's request for discharge states he was not subjected to coercion with respect to his request for discharge. The applicant's DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) shows he entered active duty this period on 30 April 1971 and he was discharged on 30 July 1975 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial, with an under other than honorable conditions characterization of service. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001743
There is no indication in his records that he petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), in effect at the time, set forth the basic authority for the administrative separation of enlisted personnel. His record shows he was 18 years of age at the time of his enlistment and 20 years of age at the time of the offense for which he was convicted by a civil court.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001745
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he attended the 7th U.S. Army Noncommissioned Officers' Academy and graduated on 6 February 1970. The applicant provides a graduation ceremony program from the 7th U.S. Army Noncommissioned Officers' Academy and his DD Form 214. His DD Form 214 does not show he completed training at the 7th U.S. Army Noncommissioned Officers' Academy.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001748
1st Signal Brigade (U.S. Strategic Command) General Orders Number 499, dated 21 June 1968, awarded the FSM the Purple Heart for wounds received on 23 May 1968 in the Republic of Vietnam. 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 with an effective date of 19 June 1968 as follows: a. Delete the Vietnam Service Medal. Add the: * Purple Heart * Meritorious Unit Commendation * Vietnam Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001749
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was discharged in the rank/grade of sergeant (SGT)/E-5 vice private (PV2)/E-2. It states items 6a and 6b will show the active duty rank and pay grade at the time of the Soldier's separation. There is no evidence in his records and he provides none that shows he was promoted beyond the rank/grade of PV2/E2 from the date he was reduced to the lowest enlisted grade to the date...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001750
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 October 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150001750 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 9 February 1967, discharge proceedings were initiated to separate him for unsuitability under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations Discharge Unfitness and Unsuitability). The evidence shows he was diagnosed with a personality disorder by competent medical authorities in 1967 and he was discharged for unsuitability due to a character and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001762
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 September 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150001762 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicants DD Form 215 shows he was assigned to the 505th PIR, which received assault landing credit for two periods; therefore, he was awarded the Parachutist Badge with two bronze service stars. The available evidence indicates he participated in only two combat parachute jumps as part of operations for which his unit received assault landing credit.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001768
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). While the applicant does not specifically state the awards that he wants added to his DD Form 214, the supporting evidence he provides includes two PH certificates which shows he was wounded on the 2nd and 3rd of March 1969. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending his DD Form 214 by deleting the Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001770
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge. The applicant's service records are not available for review with this case. In the absence of compelling reasons to the contrary, this program, known as the DOD-SDRP, required that a discharge upgrade to either honorable or general be issued in the case of any individual who had either completed a normal tour of duty in Southeast Asia, been wounded in action, been awarded a military decoration other than a service medal, had received an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001774
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his award of the Purple Heart. His military service records do not show he was awarded the Purple Heart. His records contain no evidence showing he sustained a wound/injury as a result of enemy action during his period of service in Korea and/or evidence indicating orders were published awarding him the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001779
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states: * he served as an infantry squad leader during his service in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) * he came under and returned fire with the enemy under many occasions * he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device for his actions during one of the fire fights * he was not awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge and there is evidence that supports that he is eligible * he has...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001781
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 | 20150001786
He asserts his military record should reflect the agreement that his discharge would be upgraded upon completion of his time served for the punishment he received. In addition, there are no documents on file to show an agreement was made with the applicant to upgrade his discharge upon completion of his time served as a result of his SPCM conviction. The evidence of record confirms a SPCM convicted the applicant of theft which resulted in his BCMD sentence among other punishments.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001790
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides: a. The applicant requests his service on the DMZ in Korea be reflected on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001793
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 confirms the applicant served in an infantry MOS with a qualifying infantry unit while that unit participated in combat. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001795
The applicants military records are not available to the Board. His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) is not available; however, his DA Form 2-1 shows in: a. item 5 (Oversea Service) he served in Vietnam from 22 April to 28 May 1970, Alaska from 11 August 1970 to 19 March 1971, and Vietnam from 21 April 1971 to 19 February 1972. b. item 9 (Awards, Decorations, and Campaigns) no entry for award of the Purple Heart. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001797
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), for the period 10 August 1962 to show the National Defense Service Medal and the Overseas Service Ribbon. The applicant did not have an active Army status after August 1981. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to his DD Form 214 for the period ending on 10 August 1962, the National...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001798
After a comprehensive review of the applicants case, the SRP recommend by unanimous vote a 50 percent disability rating at Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) entry and that there be no change in the physical evaluation board (PEB) adjudication of the permanent retirement determination. The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in diagnosis of the applicant's MH condition during processing through the military Disability Evaluation System (DES). UNFITTING...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001800
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 following documents contained in his available military personnel records, show his SSN consistently appears as XXX-XX-X010: * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) * General Orders Number 5714, dated 7 November 1969 * DD Form 1407...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001801
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge (GD) to an honorable discharge (HD). On 6 September 1991, his company commander notified him he had recommended action to separate him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14. A discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally appropriate for a Soldier discharged under this chapter.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001803
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 | 20150001804
The applicant's military service records are not available to the Board for review. The applicant signed the document verifying the accuracy of the information recorded on the DD Form 214. c. Based on the above and the available evidence of record, it is concluded that the DD Form 214 correctly shows the applicant's active duty service during this period (emphasis added) and rank/grade at the time he was released from active duty. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001805
The applicant's military records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 13 June 1968. Thus, it would be appropriate to award the applicant the PH for wounds received in action in the RVN on 20 May 1969. 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: * Bronze Star Medal * Vietnam Service Medal with 2 bronze service stars b. awarding him the Purple Heart for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001811
In a memorandum dated 20 July 1996, the applicant was notified by his company commander that separation action was being initiated to separate him from the USAR in accordance with Army Regulation 135-178 (Army National Guard and Army Reserve Enlisted Administrative Separations) paragraph 7-11c, misconduct - abuse of illegal drugs. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001813
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 FSM's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. The ABCMR will decide cases on the evidence of record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001817
On 10 February 1988, he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) requesting upgrade of his under other than 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001822
This witness indicates he recalls the applicant quite well and states: * the applicant was a member of our remarkably brave Apache Scout Platoon whose crew chiefs, door gunners, and pilots were in daily contact with the enemy in War Zone C * on 22 January 1970, the applicant exemplified heroism when while serving as the door gunner, found and engaged a North Vietnamese Army squad deploying heavy fire * the applicant sustained shrapnel wounds while engaging the enemy * despite his wounds he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001823
The applicant was awarded the DSC. On 10 April 1971, by letter to the Adjutant General, HQDA, SSG TBT stated he received a letter from the applicant concerning award of the DSC to the applicant together with the statement that was "supposedly made by him that ended in this award." A witness statement, allegedly signed by SSG TBT, the team leader, was used to recommend the applicant for award of the MOH.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001824
The applicant provides copies of the following: * DA Form 5261-R (Selected Reserve Incentive Program (SRIP) Enlistment Bonus Agreement) * DA Form 5261-4-R (SLRP Repayment Addendum) * DA Form 6435-R (The New GI Bill) * Orders Number 120-040, dated 15 June 1989 * letter from Buck, Bohn, and Stein, dated 3 October 1991 * Orders Number 227-4, dated 9 December 1991 * DA Form 5121-R (Overseas Tour Election Statement) * Orders Number 239-006, dated 26 August 1992 * letter from the U.S. Department...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001832
On or about 10 January 2003, she received her promotion order. The show cause board stated there was insufficient evidence to support a finding that he requested to be relieved from his command and/or failed to prepare his command for mobilization during a crucial time; however, the OSRB did find evidence of a clear and convincing nature that he did request to be removed from command by saying he could not serve for his commanders. Contrary to counsel's contention that the show cause board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001836
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his date of birth (DOB). 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001848
The applicant states: * he was injured on his hand and foot * he served in Vietnam for 11 months and 24 days * he and his unit were attacked by the enemy again on 5 May 1968 * he was honorably discharged at his expiration term of service * his injuries are recorded in his military medical records, but they are not on his DD Form 214 * he was released from active duty (REFRAD) 26 days after the last attack 3. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001852
The applicant requests, through a Member of Congress, removal of a DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)) from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). If he elects to appeal, any such appeal is limited to newly-discovered evidence, the subsequent removal of error, as described by paragraph 4-13f, Army Regulation 600-8-19, in his record when reviewed by the selection board. It states the basis for any set-aside action is a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001854
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his uncharacterized entry-level separation to show he was medically discharged with an under honorable conditions (general) characterization of service. The applicant provides: a. This is known as the Presumption of Fitness Rule which states a Soldier is presumed fit because of continued performance of military duty up to the point of separation for reasons other than physical disability.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001856
A DA Form 4187, dated 20 November 2008, that shows the applicant requested Assignment Incentive Pay (AIP) at a rate of $200.00 for each day of administrative absence (AA) that otherwise would have been authorized under the PDMRA program. c. The advisory official also states that DFAS representatives indicated that the $3,479.59 administrative fees/interest attached to the initial $12,257.81 debt was the result of the debt going to collection when DFAS did not receive a response to the debt...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001857
The applicant requests reconsideration of his previous request for correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), item 3 (Social Security Number (SSN)) to show XXX-XX-X356. CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Although the available military records are largely void of references to the applicant's SSN, these records show that the SSN he claims is correct was only recorded in his record after his release from active duty on a USAR Personnel Data...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001858
The applicant requests reconsideration of the previous Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) decision as promulgated in Docket Number AR20130019952 on 6 August 2014. According to the Boards decision, her retirement orders show she was serving in the rank of MSG and her DD Form 214 is correct. Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 12-17 (Grade title on retired list of former first sergeants), provides that NCOs holding the rank...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001862
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-48-XXXX" * he was awarded or authorized the Bronze Star Medal, the Army Accommodation Medal (presumed to mean the Army Commendation Medal), and a unit citation * his marksmanship qualification level as "expert" versus "marksman" 2. There are no orders or any other evidence in his available military records, nor does he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001863
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. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) prescribes the separation documents prepared for Soldiers upon retirement, discharge, or release from active military service or control of the Army. It would be appropriate at this time to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001865
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate or Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his correct social security number (SSN). The evidence of record clearly shows the applicant originally enlisted in the RA using an SSN different from what he now claims to be correct. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130002706 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20150001865 3 ARMY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001866
The next time he smoked marijuana was less than one month later with two Soldiers in one of the Soldier's room. d. The next time he smoked marijuana was with another Soldier. On 1 December 1998, the applicants commander initiated action to separate him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel Separations), paragraph 14-12c(2), for commission of a serious offense.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001867
At the time of his induction his records, to include those documents completed by the applicant were prepared to reflect the first name (Louis) that is reflected on his DD Form 214. His DD Form 214 issued at the time of his discharge reflects the first name he served all of his service under and he signed it accordingly. _____________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 | 20150001868
It further shows in: * item 2 (Department, Component and Branch): ARMY / ARNG * item 13 award of the SWASM (it does not show award of the KLM) * item 12 (Record of Service): * block a (Date Entered AD This Period): "1993 02 02" * block b (Separation Date This Period): "1998 12 15" * block c (Net Active Service This Period): "005 10 14" * item 18 does not show he deployed with his unit to a foreign country 15. The evidence of record shows the applicant served in SWA during the period 14...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001874
The applicant states: * it was the intent of her husband that she receive an annuity based on his election on the DD Form 1883 (SBP Election Certificate) he completed in November 1989 * the FSM died on 25 May 2005 and she was under the impression that she would need to wait until she was 65, just like Medicare and social security, to apply for the SBP * she did not know nor was she informed by the Alabama Army National Guard (ALARNG) that she should have applied for the annuity at the time...