ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002112
The applicant, the widow of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of her late husband's records to reflect he elected to participate in the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) within 90 days of receipt of his notification of eligibility to receive retired pay at age 60 (20-year letter). The FSM's records contain neither a 20-year letter nor a completed DD Form 1883. There is no evidence showing the FSM completed a minimum of 20 years of qualifying service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002113
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he remains entitled to payment of his student loans under the Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP). The applicant states he was offered the SLRP incentive when he contracted with the Oregon Army National Guard (ORARNG) on 8 November 2010. The applicant provides copies of: * DD Form 1966 (Record of Military Processing - Armed Forces of the United States), dated 16 November and 30 December 2010 * DD Form 4...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002116
The applicant requests correction of her military service records to show she was honorably discharged. The applicant also acknowledged she understood that if she received a discharge/character of service that was less than honorable conditions she may make application to the Army Discharge Review Board or Army Board for Correction of Military Records for upgrading her discharge. The separation authority approved the recommendation for discharge of the applicant and directed that her...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002118
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record shows the applicant was discharged from the USAR on 7 April 2006. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant requested transfer to the Retired Reserve.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002123
The applicant states his POB is in error because it does not match his DD Form 214 or his birth certificate and he needs it corrected in order to correct other records. His final DD Form 214, item 8, dated 2 March 1971, lists his POB as Pana, IL. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by correcting his DD Form 214 for the period ending 15 December 1969 by replacing the entry in item 8 with Pana,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002126
Lacking any derogatory information on file that would have disqualified him, it would be appropriate to award the applicant the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal based on completion of qualifying service ending with the termination of a period of Federal military service and to correct his records to show this award. The evidence of record shows he completed a tour in Germany. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002135
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he received the Army Achievement Medal (AAM) and to change block 11 (Primary Specialty) to show 3 years and 1 month. 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 | 20150002140
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 September 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150002140 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. This letter further informed her that: a. she was entitled to participate in the RCSBP, as established by Public Law 95-397; b. RCSBP enabled her to provide an annuity for her spouse and other eligible beneficiaries; c. she had, by law, only 90 calendar days from the date she received this notice to submit a DD Form 1883 (Survivor Benefit Plan Election Certificate); d....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002141
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 September 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150002141 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING 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 this case. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20150002141 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20150002141 3 ARMY BOARD FOR...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002142
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was not provided a complete dental examination and all of the appropriate dental services and treatment that he was authorized within 90 days prior to separation. A change to this regulation at the time stated, in pertinent part, that item 18 was applicable only to Soldiers who had completed 180 days or more of continuous active duty at the time of separation, was provided...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002143
The applicant states he legally changed his name and requests that his Army records be changed to reflect his new name. A copy of this Record of Proceedings will be filed in the applicant's official military personnel file to serve as a record of the court-ordered name change. __________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 | 20150002144
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 10 October 1973 to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. 6 Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940; for first award only, 1 year served entirely during the period 7 December...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002146
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending Permanent Orders 55-15 to show his SSN as it is shown on his DD Form 214 and by publishing a new ARCOM Certificate that omits his SSN entirely. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100016576 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002147
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 his social security number (SSN) as 198-XX-XXXX and in effect, an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions. There is no evidence the SSN the applicant claims to be correct was ever recorded in his military records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002151
The applicant states that during his three years of military service he only had one minor infraction. On 22 September 1964, court-martial charges were preferred against him for breaking restriction. 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 | 20150002152
He stated these problems are probably related to traumatic events that he witnessed and took part in during his years in the Army. The applicant did as he was told and the company commander happened onto the scene and seemed to take charge and the incident quieted down. 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 | 20150002153
A letter, dated 3 May 2010, wherein the NPRC advised him of his entitlement and shipment of the following awards: * Purple Heart * Army Good Conduct Medal * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze service stars * Combat Infantryman Badge (1st Award) * Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device 1960 * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar * Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Automatic Rifle Bar * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross With...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002155
The applicant requests correction of his records by removing Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) Docket Number AR20090001439 from the restricted portion of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). In 2009, he submitted an application to the ABCMR requesting termination of his scholarship debt. The evidence of record shows the applicant submitted an application to the ABCMR requesting termination of his ROTC debt.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002162
Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) establishes the Army Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES) and sets forth policies, responsibilities, and procedures that apply in determining whether a Soldier is unfit because of physical disability to reasonably perform the duties of his or her office, grade, rank, or rating. The Army rates only conditions determined to be physically unfitting at the time of discharge which disqualify the Soldier...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002163
The applicant states, in effect: * his discharge on 20 July 2012 was based on a medical evaluation which determined he suffered from asthma * this medical condition would have made it impossible for him to complete basic combat training * the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) later concluded his asthma was service-connected and gave him a disability rating of 30 percent; this rating was made effective 1 August 2012 * he contends the fact VA found a service-connection and gave him a 30...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002180
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states: * her service in Korea from 11 January 1988 through 13 January 1989 was omitted from item 18 of her DD Form 214 * it should have been listed in item 18 as she qualified for a "campaign medal" for her honorable service in Korea * it was simply an administrative oversight * the significance of the error was not discovered until she entered civil service * she attempted to correct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002182
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 October 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150002182 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her award of the Honorable Order of Saint Christopher. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The applicant was awarded the Honorable Order of Saint Christopher on 7 June 2013 by the Chief of Transportation in recognition of her service to the Transportation Corps.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002186
The applicant requests correction of item 19b (Nearest Relative) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his mother's name and address as Lori D_____, 5___ A____ L___, Flint, MI, vice his former spouse's name and address. The DD Form 214 is prepared for all personnel at the time of their retirement, discharge, or release from active duty. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: With regard to correcting the applicant's DD Form 214 to show his mother's name and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002195
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 September 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150002195 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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 individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002196
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: * Item 40 (Wounds) no entry to show he was wounded in action while serving in Vietnam * Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) does not list the Purple Heart 8. There is no available evidence of record and the applicant did not provide sufficient evidence showing he sustained a wound/injury as a result of enemy action for award of the Purple Heart during his period of service in Vietnam. There must be evidence confirming the wound for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002198
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The available evidence shows the applicant was ordered to active duty in support of OEF on 18 January 2008. There is no available evidence showing the period of active duty ending on 15 January 2009 was in support of OIF, not OEF.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002199
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Transfer or Discharge) to show he entered active duty on 9 September 1991. The applicant states the entry in item 12a showing he entered active duty on 9 September 1981 is a simple typographical error. The correct computation is: 2014 10 31 date of separation from active duty - 1991 04 19 date entered active duty = 23 06 17 + 1 inclusive day = 23 06 18 or 23 years, 6 months and 18 days BOARD VOTE: ________ ________...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002200
In accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 5-11, this condition was identified within 6 months of entering active duty. Army Regulation 635-200 states individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge prior to discharge or release from active duty. RE code 3 applies to Soldiers who are not considered fully qualified for reentry or continuous service at time of separation, but...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002205
A DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged on 28 June 1991 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct commission of a serious offense in the rank/grade of private/E-1 with an under other than honorable conditions characterization of service. However, his service records contain a DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged on 28 June 1991 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c for misconduct commission of a serious offense...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002208
The Army Board for Correction of Military Records' Record of Proceedings (ROP) stated, "The applicant was assigned to Company C, 864th Engineer Battalion (Construction), for duty as an engineer equipment helper and he was subsequently assigned the duties of plumber on 31 July 1967. The applicant's military records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 13 October 1966. His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) lists in: * Item 22 (MOS) he was awarded the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002213
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 Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Meritorious Unit Commendation 2. This pamphlet shows the 212th Military Police Company was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation for the period 15 February 1968 through 1 February 1969 by Department of the Army General Orders Number 36, dated 1970. Although the 212th Military Police...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002219
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 PTSD by a competent mental health professional representing a civilian...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002224
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) prescribes Army policy and criteria concerning individual military awards. His record and the evidence he provides confirms he was awarded the BSM by the appropriate award authority and it was announced in official orders. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the first award of the AGCM for his honorable active duty service from 19 August 1969 to 16...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002232
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). Her DD Form 214 for this period of service shows award of the ARCOM (5th Award). Based on the evidence of record in this case and the evidence the applicant provides, she is entitled to the ARCOM (5th Award).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002233
In connection with his induction into the Army of the United States (AUS), the FSM completed a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) wherein he listed his DOB as 25 July 1946. His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) listed his DOB as 24 July 1946 and his Service Number. The evidence of record shows upon his induction into the AUS, the FSM disclosed his DOB as 25 July 1946.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002235
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests an upgrade of her general discharge to an honorable discharge. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of her discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002237
The applicant requests removal and destruction of a 15 October 1989 DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)) from the restricted portion of her records. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by purging her record of the 18 October 1989 DA Form 2627 and the associated DA Form 2627-2. _______ _ _x______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002238
The evidence of record includes official orders confirming the applicant was awarded the ARCOM for meritorious service in the RVN from August 1971 to April 1972 and this award is not listed on his DD Form 214. As a result, it would be appropriate to award him the first award of the AGCM for his qualifying period of honorable service from 24 March 1971 through 22 March 1974 and correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002242
He needs his DD Form 214 to show an award of the Army of Occupation Medal for his service in Berlin, Germany, for 30 days. There were no provisions in Army Regulation 653-5 in effect at the time for listing in Item 30 of the DD Form 214 any TDY status and/or service. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to: * award of the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp and its addition to his DD Form 214 * showing in item 30 of his DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002244
His DD Form 214 also shows he was discharged on 4 May 1972, with a UOTHC characterization of service after completing 1 year, 4 months and 5 days of creditable active military service. Although an honorable discharge (HD) or general discharge (GD) is authorized, a UOTHC discharge is normally considered appropriate. However, his record shows he repeatedly departed AWOL more than eight times totaling 698 days and there is no evidence to show he suffered from any medical condition at any time...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002246
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army (RA) on 13 January 1978 for a period of 3 years. On 13 June 1980, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge, ordered his reduction to the rank of private (E-1), and directed that his service be characterized as under other than honorable conditions. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 30 June 1980 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Separations), chapter...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002247
By law and regulation, the HOR is the place recorded as the home of the individual at the time of their enlistment or induction, appointment, or entry on active duty, and there is no authority to change the HOR officially recorded at the time of entry into military service unless it is based on evidence that a bona fide error was made. The evidence of record shows, at the time of his enlistment on 27 September 1972, his DD Form 4 recorded his HOR as "811 Mary Street." He has not provided...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002248
On 29 May 1963, the Board of Review, U.S. Army, affirmed the findings of guilty and approved only so much of the sentence as provided for a BCD, total forfeitures, confinement at hard labor for 6 months, and reduction to PV1/E-1. His DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-204 (Personnel Separations - Dishonorable and Bad-Conduct Discharges), paragraph 1b, with an under other than...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002251
He was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. With regard to expediting his application, the ABCMR usually processes cases in the order they are received. 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: * Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * one silver service star for his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal _______ _ x _______...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002252
The applicant provides his DD Form 214. His DD Form 214 contains both his SN and his SSN and shows his last unit of assignment was with Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Camp Carroll Depot, Korea. There are no entries on his DD Form 214 that show he served in Vietnam during his active duty service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002254
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) to show his narrative reason for separation as medical retirement. Army Regulation 140-10 (Army Reserve Assignments, Attachments, Details, and Transfers), chapter 6 (Transfer to and from the Retired Reserve), states eligible Reserve Soldiers who are medically disqualified, not as a result of own misconduct, for retention in an active status or entry on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002261
The applicant provides: * DA Form 4836 (Oath of Extension of Enlistment or Reenlistment) * National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 600-7-3-R-E (REB Bonus Addendum) * two DD Forms 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * Louisiana Army National Guard (LAARNG) Orders 322-722, dated 18 November 2009 * LAARNG Orders 345-401, dated 11 December 2009 * Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center, Camp Shelby, MS, Orders CS-074-0390, dated 15 March 2010 * workflow status document *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002263
During this time he was honorably discharged twice. In the beginning, he felt free and was able to perform his duties like the proud Soldier he was; however, when it came time for his duty to end he began to feel like he did when he was in Germany. However, his record contains a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) that shows he was discharged on 28 February 1989 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel),...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002264
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 30 June 1991 to show: * wartime credit and decoration for service in the Republic of Korea * award of a Southwest Asia campaign decoration for service during Operations Desert Shield/Storm from 1990-1991 2. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) prescribes Army policy, criteria, and administrative instructions concerning individual and unit military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002265
The available records do not contain a reenlistment bonus addendum. c. It wasn't until after he had full access and little knowledge in GIMS that he found out the applicant was denied a bonus due to not requesting a BCN. d. The applicant was denied the bonus due to an administrative error and inadequate training he received as the unit administrative NCO.