ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002274
d. She was never sent an application or given any other information. She contacted the SGLI office requesting they grant her an exception to submit an application for VGLI. The available evidence shows her 20-year letter states in paragraph 5, "Reserve Soldiers who have completed 20 years of qualifying service for retirement may be eligible for the Veteran's Group Life Insurance Program.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002278
On 20 November 1981, the applicant received a medical examination in conjunction with his separation under chapter 14, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel). The evidence does not support an upgrade to an honorable discharge or general under honorable conditions discharge. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20150002278 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20150002278 5 ARMY BOARD FOR...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002281
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. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citations and Campaign Participation Credit) shows during his service with the 7th Squadron, 17th Cavalry from 8 August 1969 to 3 August 1970, this unit was cited for award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for service from 1 January to 31 October 1970, by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002282
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 23 June 2007 to show award of the Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon (ARCOTR) and the Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC) (3rd Award). On 5 July 2004, he was ordered to active duty in support of OEF. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the ARCOTR is awarded to members of the Reserve Components of the Army for successful completion of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002284
The applicant states: a. The applicant provides documents to show he completed his GED, and a self-authored letter that states he became addicted to drugs due to the stress of being in combat in Vietnam which caused him to go AWOL. There is no evidence that he was any less mature than Soldiers of the same age who successfully completed their military service, nor are there any documents that show he was ordered to enter the Army or go to prison.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002285
His discharge was based on a civil conviction which is now over 35 years old. On 11 April 1977, he received nonjudicial punishment (NJP) for failing to go at the time prescribed to his appointed place of duty. On 31 March 1982, he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, by reason of misconduct - conviction by civil court.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002287
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) includes an entry that shows he served in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) from 12 January to 5 December 1970. It states that in order to support award of the PH there must be evidence that the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action, that the wound required treatment by medical personnel, and a record of this medical treatment must have been made a matter of official record. _______ _ X______...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002288
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. The evidence of record confirms GO awarded the applicant the Purple Heart and the Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award) with V Device while his DD Form 214 only shows the Army Commendation Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002289
BOARD DATE: 24 September 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150002289 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Therefore, his record should be corrected to show these badges. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal; and b. adding to his DD Form 214 the: * Air Medal * Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bars (M14 and M16) * Marksman...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002291
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicants DD Form 214 contains the name he now claims is in error. __________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 | 20150002292
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. His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded or authorized the: * "Vietnam Unit Citation" * Army Commendation Medal * Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar * Republic of Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002294
The applicant requests the correction of his DD Form 214 to show his second award of the Army Commendation Medal. As such, his DD Form 214 should show four instead of three bronze service stars on his Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 13 of the applicant's DD Form 214 for the period ending 30 September 1985 as follows: * delete the Army Commendation Medal and add the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002297
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the AGCM 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 1941 to 2 March 1946; and, for the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less than 3 years but more than 1 year. The evidence also shows he participated in three campaigns during his service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002298
An email from DFAS confirmed the following: * the applicant notified DFAS of his divorce on 14 July 2014 * his premiums were suspended that same day * currently the applicant does not show a beneficiary for SBP * he requested reimbursement of all SBP premium payments dating from his divorce on 7 May 2003; a credit was issued for the past 6 years * the credit was given on 4 September 2014 7. The applicant provides: a. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002299
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show he was enlisted on "19 October 1942" and he was separated on "9 October 1945." The applicant states his WD AGO Form 53-55 shows he was enlisted on "21 October 1942" and he was separated on "5 October 1945." The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002301
The applicant states: a. he served as the company clerk in Korea. His military record is not available to the Board for review. The evidence of record shows the applicant was discharged under honorable conditions (general).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002304
The applicant provides: * Army Commendation Medal Certificate * Member - 1 copy of his DD Form 214 * Orders Number 343-0002, dated 8 December 2004, issued by Headquarters, U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Detrick, MD * Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Form 21-2138 (Statement in Support of Claim) * letter, dated 24 February 2015, from Case Management Division, Army Review Boards Agency, addressed to the applicant * 44 pages of VA medical records printed from My Health-eVet CONSIDERATION OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002305
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 separation date as January 1972 instead of January 1971. __________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 | 20150002306
The record does not show the punishment given. On 19 May 1983, the separation authority approved the commander's recommendation and directed the applicant be issued a General Discharge Certificate. The evidence of record shows his separation action was accomplished in compliance with applicable regulations and there is no indication of procedural errors that would have jeopardized his rights.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002307
The applicant requests correction of item 7b (Home of Record (HOR) at Time of Entry) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his HOR as 6XXX Wxxxxxx Drive, Arlington, TX, vice 4XXX Hxxxxxx Road, Alton, IL. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge. In this case, the evidence of record confirms the applicant identified his HOR as 4XXX Hxxxxxx Road, Alton, IL, when...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002308
An authorized official approved his entry-level separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 11, on 15 February 1983. The evidence of record does not support the applicant's request to change the type of discharge he received. ___________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 | 20150002310
His DD Form 214 does not show award of the PH or the Aircraft Crew Member Badge. The evidence does not show he met the requirements for this badge. _______ _ _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 | 20150002311
He acknowledged he understood the elements of the offense he was charged with and he was: * making the request of his own free will * advised he may be furnished an Undesirable Discharge (UD) Certificate * advised he could submit statements in his own behalf 8. There is no indication he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. His record shows he was 20 years of age at the time of his enlistment and at...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002313
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002315
Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the ABCMR in Docket Number AR20140004147, on 6 November 2014. A review of the applicant's military personnel records failed to reveal any orders or other record that shows he was promoted or laterally appointed to the rank of SGT (E-5). Records show the applicant was appointed to the temporary rank/grade of SP5/E-5 on 19 January 1969.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002317
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his name as N___ E____ G____ V____. Based on the foregoing evidence, it would be appropriate to correct item 1 of his DD Form 214 to show his name as N____ E____ G____ V____.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002319
The applicant, the widow of the deceased former service member (FSM) requests correction of the FSMs military record to show he was discharged as a private first class (PFC), pay grade E-3 with an honorable characterization of service. The applicant contends that the FSMs military record should be corrected to show he was discharged as a PFC, pay grade E-3 with an honorable characterization of service. However, a DA Form 268 dated 29 November 1990 and a DA Form 2126, dated 3 December...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002321
Chapter 11 of this regulation, in effect at the time, provided for the separation of personnel due to unsatisfactory performance or conduct, or both, while in an entry level status. Table 3-1 included a list of the RA RE codes: (1) RE-1 applies to Soldiers completing their term of active service who are considered qualified to reenter the U.S. Army. The evidence of record shows the applicant was separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 11, for entry level...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002322
He was sent home addicted and no effort was made to address his addiction. The AG stated the command takes seriously its responsibility in assisting their Soldiers from using and or abusing drugs and alcohol. The applicant was not discharged for drug abuse.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002323
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: * item 30 (Remarks) no entry for Vietnam service * item 38 (Record of Assignment ) all "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings * item 41 (Awards and Decorations) * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Combat Infantryman Badge * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar 9. This pamphlet shows the unit to which the applicant was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002326
The applicant provides a DFAS Summary of Retired Pay Account, dated 23 December 1996, wherein it shows: * his retired rank as CPT * his service for basic pay was 20 years, 1 month, and 26 days * the active duty pay rate for a CPT with 20 years of service effective 1 January 1996 was $3,600.00 * the percent multiple for 20.08 years was 50.20 percent (%) * his retired pay was calculated at $3,600.60 X .5020 and equaled $1,807 * the cost of living adjustment was $45 for a gross monthly pay of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002337
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) prescribes Army policy, criteria, and administrative instructions concerning individual and unit military awards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002342
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 September 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150002342 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). ____________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 | 20150002345
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 31 July 1958 to show the Korea Defense Service Medal. The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. 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 for the period ending 31 July 1958 by adding the Korea Defense...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002346
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 March 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150002346 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests the memorandum, dated 20 November 2012, from A Company, 62nd Expeditionary Signal Battalion, 11th Brigade, Fort Hood, TX, subject: Disqualification of the Army Good Conduct Medal (hereafter referred to as the contested memorandum) be removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). On 20 November 2012, the contested memorandum disapproved...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002347
On 16 February 1961, the applicant's company commander recommended that the applicant appear before a board of officers to consider him for elimination from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 prior to the expiration of his term of service for unfitness. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 10 March 1961 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 and his service was characterized as under other than honorable conditions. The evidence of record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002348
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 September 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150002348 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. His military records show: a. that he was promoted to sergeant, pay grade E-5 with a date of rank of 18 September 1967; b. that he was assigned to the RVN in December 1967 for duty with the 5thh Special Forces Group; c. that General Orders Number 1612, 5th Special Forces, dated 12 September 1968 announced his award of the Purple Heart and identified him as a sergeant,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002350
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, an under other than honorable conditions discharge is normally considered appropriate. The applicant's request for an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge was carefully considered; however, there was insufficient evidence to support his request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002354
Military Personnel Records and advisory opinions (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. The evidence shows: * the applicant was discharged from the ARNG on 2 November 2004 * his unit of assignment at separation was Battery A, 3rd Battalion, 115th Field Artillery...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002357
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the AGCM was awarded to individuals who completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. d. Based on the available evidence, it would be appropriate at this time to award the applicant the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 22 July 1970 through 24 January 1972. 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 | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002359
The applicant requests the following: * a medical discharge * promotion to the rank of major (MAJ) * removal of the DA Form 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Report (OER)), for the period 1 March 2009 through 13 September 2011 (hereafter referred to as the contested OER), from his official military personnel file (OMPF) * expeditious processing of his application * a personal appearance 2. His case would not be referred to the Physical Evaluation Board. On the contested OER his SR commented, "the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002363
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the: * West Virginia State Service Ribbon * West Virginia Emergency Ribbon * Army Commendation Medal * Global War on Terrorism Service Medal * Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal * Overseas Service Commemorative Medal * Honorable Service Commemorative Medal * Guard/Reserve Commemorative Medal * Guard/Reserve Mobilization Commemorative Medal * U.S. Armed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002367
The applicant provides copies of his * self-authored statement (summarized above) * Memorandum for Record (MFR), SLRP Waiver Due To critical skill MOS * transfer orders * MOS orders * DA Form 4836 (Oath of Extension or Reenlistment) * NGB Request for ETP SLRP * UTARNG Notice of Incentive Eligibility Termination * SLRP Payment History * NGB Form 600-7-5-R-E (Annex L SLRP Addendum) * two requests for ETP * ARNG Selected Reserve Incentive Program (SRIP) Guidance for Fiscal Year (FY) 2007, 1...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002377
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 September 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150002377 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM). His DD Form 214 for this period shows he was awarded or authorized the: * Army Commendation Medal * Army Achievement Medal * Army Good Conduct Medal (2nd Award) * Army Service Ribbon * Overseas Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002379
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. The applicant contends that his WD AGO Form Number 53-55 should be corrected to show award of the BSM based on his award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him the Bronze Star Medal based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and adding it to his WD AGO Form 53-55.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002381
The Soldier must be an infantryman satisfactorily performing infantry duties, he must be assigned to an infantry unit during such time as the unit is engaged in active ground combat, and he must actively participate in such ground combat. However, there is insufficient evidence in the available records and he did not submit substantiating evidence that shows he was personally present and under hostile fire while performing infantry duties in an infantry unit while the unit was actively...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002383
There is no indication he petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. Therefore, clemency in the form of an honorable or general discharge is not warranted in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002385
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart and correction of his WD AGO Form 53-98 (Military Record and Report of Separation Certificate of Service) to show this award. Counsel requests award of the Purple Heart to the applicant for wounds he sustained in combat during World War II and correction of the applicant's WD AGO Form 53-98 to show this award. Counsel provides: * letter addressed to applicant's Member of Congress, dated 1 May 2015 * document presumed to have been authored...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002389
He submits copies of his request letters for extension of his HHG transportation entitlements for years 2013 and 2014. Travel and transportation entitlements expire 6 years from the date of retirement. He provides copies of his requests for extension of his entitlement for years 2013 and 2014; however, he failed to provide extension authorization letters from the transportation office.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002392
His DD Form 214 does not show the AGCM as an authorized award. Item 38 (Record of Assignments) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he received all "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his service. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the AGCM was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940; for the first award only, upon termination of service on or after...