ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001875
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. On 27 June 1990, following a legal review and consistent with the chain of command's recommendations, the separation authority approved the applicants discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of unsatisfactory...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001876
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge. Such personnel were issued a general or honorable discharge, as appropriate, except that a recommendation for a general discharge had to be initiated by the immediate commander and the individual had to be afforded the opportunity to consult with legal counsel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001878
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). In conjunction with his induction, he completed a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) that shows his SSN as XXX-XX-XX50. 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 DD Form 398.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001879
The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his general discharge under honorable conditions. On 13 September 1989, he was notified of his pending separation for unsatisfactory performance under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13. In January 1992, the Army Discharge Review Board denied his request for an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001880
The version in effect in October 1964 states: (1) Item 24a(1) (Net Service This Period), enter the total service completed between the dates shown in item 19c (Date of Entry) and item 11d (Effective Date of the DD Form 214). The version in effect in October 1970 states: (1) Item 22a(1) (Net Service This Period) requires the entry of the total service completed between the date of entry and the effective date of the DD Form 214. The applicant requests his DD Form 214 for the period ending...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001882
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows the following: a. he served in Vietnam from 14 February 1970 through 18 April 1971 and during that period of service he was assigned to Battery B, 7th Battalion, 15th Field Artillery Regiment; b. no indication that he completed the Airborne Course while serving on active duty; and c. no indication that he was awarded either the ARCOM or the Parachutist Badge. His record does not contain documentation that shows he completed parachute...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001886
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he renegotiated his expired 4-year Multi-Year Special Pay (MSP) at $60,000 per year and linked 4-year Multi-Year Incentive Special Pay (MISP) at $46,000 per year to new contracts effective 1 July 2011 to 30 June 2015. Board Certification Pay which is paid monthly to all board-certified Medical Corps officers based upon their date of board certification and their creditable service used to establish the Health Professional Pay...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001887
The applicant requests correction of his records as follows: * restoration of his rank/pay grade to specialist (SPC)/E-4 * reissue DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show awards of the - * Southwest Asia Service Medal with 2 bronze service stars * Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia) * Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait) * Combat Infantryman Badge 2. The Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) has already upgraded his discharge and it is reflected on his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001892
He confirmed that he entered the CLRP on 8 April 2010, the request was approved and documentation executed, and the applicant entered the AGR program on 18 July 2010 when Soldiers could retain their incentive as an AGR or Mil-Tech. There is no evidence of record of any other anniversary payments. The evidence of record shows the applicant accepted an AGR position with a 3-year active duty commitment beginning 18 July 2010 and he performed the duties of Officer Strength Manager Recruiter...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001902
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) and the correct spelling of his first name. Documents in his military personnel record correctly show his SSN as XX5-XX-XXXX; however, it appears his SSN was incorrectly transcribed on his DD Form 214. ___________X___________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001904
The applicant states: * both of the NCOERs in question are beyond 3 years of their "THRU" dates, but he requests a waiver of the lack of timeliness by the Board * the NCOERs are unjust, containing erroneous and concocted negative bullets throughout * a personality conflict with his rater led to the poor ratings on both NCOERs * the NCOERs were retaliatory in nature as they were prepared after he filed a Department of the Army Inspector General (DAIG) complaint that was later substantiated *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001906
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). A review of the applicants official records shows that the applicant received four other NCOERs from the same unit prior to the contested report and received maximum ratings (success or higher) on all of those reports. After reviewing all of the available evidence of record and documents submitted by the applicant, there appears to be no basis to remove the contested NCOER from her OMPF.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001908
A Soldier must have six years of active duty in order to transfer GI Bill benefits." A service member was considered to be retirement eligible if he or she had completed 20 years of active service or 20 qualifying years of Reserve service. Notwithstanding the applicant's contentions, there is insufficient evidence that shows he submitted a request to transfer education benefits to his family members while in an active status prior to 2014.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001912
The applicant, the widow of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of her late husband's records to show she applied for Active Duty Death Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) for child-only coverage in a timely manner. Given the circumstances surrounding this case, and based on the applicant's eligibility for Active Duty Death SBP at the time of the FSM's death and her desired SBP election, it would be equitable to correct the FSM's records to show she applied for Active Duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001913
The applicant states: * he never received a 20-year letter because he had issues with his retirement points and active time * after his points were corrected, he still did not receive a 20-year letter and was thus not given an opportunity to make an election * once he became retirement eligible, his retirement orders were issued in 2013 and backdated to 2006 * at the time of his retirement, he completed a DD Form 2656 (Data for Payment of Retired Personnel) * he was not married; he placed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001914
Once a DD Form 214 has been issued, it will not be reissued except under specified circumstances including when it is determined that the original DD Form 214 cannot be properly corrected by issuance of a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214). The evidence of record shows the applicant enlisted in the RA with the name of Nicholas A. Exxxxx and this is the name listed on the applicant's DD Form 214 for the period ending 2 November 2014. As a result, the Board recommends that Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001915
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show in: a. item 11 (Primary Specialty) "11B2V" (Infantryman with the Ranger Special Qualification Identifier (SQI)) b. item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) * Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) * Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM)(2nd Award) * Right Shoulder Insignia (SSI) (i.e., shoulder sleeve...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001916
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his rank/grade as staff sergeant (SSG)/E-6 and his already-awarded Meritorious Service Medal. Orders, dated 29 January 2013, issued by the MIARNG, show the applicant was promoted to the rank/grade of SSG/E-6 with a date of rank and effective date of 11 November 2012. b. A DA Form 638 shows in Part V (Orders Data) the applicant was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001919
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 released from active duty in the rank/grade of specialist four (SP4)/E-4. The available evidence appears insufficient to correct the applicant's DD Form 214 to show he was released from active duty in the rank/grade of SP4/E-4. His official military personnel file contains separation orders dated 13 August 1970, which list his rank as SP4;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001920
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) shows he earned the following awards: * National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) * Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) * RVN Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-16) 8. Review of the Awards and Decorations Computer-Assisted Retrieval System (ADCARS), an index of general orders issued during the Vietnam era between 1965 and 1973 maintained...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001921
Additionally, Item 38 (Record of Assignments) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he received "excellent" conduct and efficiency rating throughout his service. He was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 23 September 1970 to 26 March 1972 * deleting from item 24 of his DD Form 214 the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001923
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) and his Honorable Discharge (HD) Certificate to show his name as "R__ W. The applicant provides: * WD AGO Form 53-55 * Certificate of Training * Health Insurance card CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. _______ _ _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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001924
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 "548-XX-XXXX" instead of "584-XX-XXXX." 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 applicant's record contains a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001928
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge to a general discharge (GD). The applicant initially enlisted in the Regular Army (RA) on 14 November 1967 and served until he was honorably discharged from active duty by reason of expiration term of service on 25 November 1969. On 25 October 1972, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed his discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001930
He states item 30 "Remarks" of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) shows that his discharge would be upgraded to general in 10 years. His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged under conditions other than honorable on 15 November 1971 and issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. Evidence of record shows he was separated for "unfitness" as recommended by the commander after conducting an interview and reviewing his personnel records that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001931
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the: * Meritorious Service Medal * Korea Defense Service Medal * Drivers Badge * Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Professional Development Ribbon (2nd Award) 2. The applicant states: * the Korea Defense Service Medal was established after his retirement; he served in Korea the required 30 days in a temporary duty (TDY) status * the Meritorious Service Medal and Drivers Badge were...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001934
On 3 September 2014, the Secretary of Defense directed the Service Discharge Review Boards (DRBs) and Service Board for Correction of Military/Naval Records to carefully consider the revised PTSD criteria, detailed medical consideration, and mitigating factors when taking actions on applications from former service members administratively discharged and who had been diagnosed with PTSD by a competent mental health professional representing a civilian healthcare provider in order to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001943
Enlisted members whose cases were processed under this regulation in the Class II category normally would be furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) memorandum, dated 20 September 2011, subject: Correction of Military Records Following Repeal of Section 654 of Title 10, U.S. Code, provides policy guidance for Service Discharge Review Boards (DRBs) and Service Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCM/NRs) to follow when...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001945
d. Based on the extenuating circumstances of the applicant's inability to execute her contract (PCS move from Korea to the United States and immediate residency training program), the Office of the Surgeon General recommends granting her an exception to receive full payment of the 2-year ORB at $6,000.00 per year effective 16 July 2013 to 15 July 2015. e. The applicant should seek assistance from her supporting military human resources/personnel S-1 office 90 days in advance of her next...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001946
The applicant states, in effect, that the HPLRP incentive was a major factor in his decision to join the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) and he signed the contract with the understanding that he would receive a signing bonus and HPLRP incentive, he just had to indicate which one he wanted to be dispersed first. While the sincerity of the applicants claim that he discussed the HPLRP with his recruiter and was of the understanding that he was receiving both a special pay incentive and HPLRP...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001947
There is no record of submission, authorization, or payment of NPBCP for the period of board certification commencing on 25 January 2013 through 31 July 2014. b. The evidence shows the applicant was fully eligible for the requested NPBCP from 25 January 2013 through 31 July 2014. ____________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 | 20150001949
The applicant requests his uncharacterized discharge be changed to a medical discharge. His DD Form 214 shows his service was uncharacterized. The applicant's service medical records are not available for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001959
The applicant requests correction of Orders D-11-342605, dated 25 November 2003, to show he was discharged from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) on 7 November 2002 vice 20 February 2002. 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. He provides a DD Form 214 for the period ending 20...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001961
The applicant requests relief from recoupment of a Non-Prior Service Enlistment Bonus (NPSEB) in the amount of $7,375. The applicant states, in effect: * to maintain eligibility for the NPSEB he was required to pass the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) * he failed the APFT twice * he requested, as an exception to policy, that the National Guard Bureau (NGB) not recoup the NPSEB; his request was denied * he actually passed the APFT while the NGB was considering his ETP request * being...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001963
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 | 20150001973
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 30 December 2003 to show her previously-awarded: * Army Commendation Medal * Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) * letter of commendation for advanced individual training 2. The applicant provides photocopies of: * memorandum, dated 29 March 2001, addressed to the applicant from Headquarters, 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 1st Special Warfare Training Group...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001974
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty to show the Combat Infantryman Badge. There is sufficient evidence to support his contention that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge, which is not listed on his DD Form 214. 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 the Combat Infantryman Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001976
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) in lieu of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM). Service members who qualified for the GWOTEM by reason of service between 19 March 2003 and 28 February 2005 in an area for which the ICM was subsequently authorized will remain qualified for that medal. _______ _ _X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001977
He believes the Army is required to conduct a formal physical evaluation board (PEB) and, if they did so, the formal PEB would see he is rated as 80-percent disabled by the VA. He provided a DES proposed VA Rating Decision, dated 27 June 2012, which states the military Service Department requested a disability assessment because he was found unfit for continued military service. The applicant believes the Army did not use the VA Rating Decision, dated 27 June 2012, in determining his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001981
The applicant states: * he was offered the Purple Heart when he was injured during an enemy attack * he was so hurt by the shrapnel that he remained in the field hospital in South Vietnam from 1968 to 1969 * he rejected the Purple Heart in the hospital * there is no record of his Purple Heart qualification, but he knows he was offered the award * the paperwork has been lost * he would like to give the medal to his daughter * there is no record of his injury, but he knows there has to be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001985
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) to show his award of the Bronze Star Medal and Army Commendation Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for his period of service from 7...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001988
The Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency, and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) based on his completion of a qualifying period of Federal military service and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001993
His records are void of a commander's disqualification that would have prevented him from being recommended for or awarded the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for his period of honorable service from 12 June 1963 through 22 April 1966. The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) was awarded by the Government of Vietnam to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam during the period 1 March 1961 through 28 March 1973. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001995
On 30 December 1971 the applicant's immediate commander recommended that he be separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations - Discharge - Unfitness and Unsuitability) for unfitness with an Undesirable Discharge Certificate due to shirking his duties repeatedly, numerous accounts of being disrespectful towards his chain of command, and being disobedient. The separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001999
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he made a Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) election for spouse and children coverage effective the date of his marriage. The evidence shows that in April 1992, a second DD Form 1883 was processed showing the applicant did not have any eligible dependents but that he had requested option A to defer his election. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002000
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he was awarded or authorized the Army Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960). The applicant's request for correction of his DD Form 214 to show he was awarded or authorized the Army Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002001
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the KDSM is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. He should be awarded the AGCM (1st Award) and his DD Form 214 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. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002003
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general or honorable discharge. The applicant provides a two-page statement explaining his application and copies of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), enlistment contract, Enlisted Qualification Record (DA Form 20), one record of nonjudicial punishment, reassignment orders and medical records. c. Paragraph 3-7b provides that a general discharge is a separation from the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002004
The applicant states that as a result of his research on his Vietnam unit he discovered an Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) Record of Proceedings (ROP) on another Soldier that showed his unit awards and weapons qualification badges. His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: a. item 31 (Foreign Service), he served in Vietnam from 1 April 1970 through 27 May 1972. b. item 38 (Record of Assignments) that during his service in Vietnam he was assigned to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002005
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her home of record (HOR) as Houston, TX instead of Sacramento, CA. By law and regulation, the HOR is the place recorded as the home of the individual at the time of their enlistment or induction, and there is no authority to change the HOR officially recorded at the time of entry into military service. In this case, the evidence of record shows her HOR at the time of her...