ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002657
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of item 11 (Primary Specialty) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 9 November 2006 to show he served less than 17 years and 6 months in his primary military occupational specialty (MOS). It provided a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement or discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002658
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to add the Purple Heart and Combat Infantryman Badge. There is nothing in several typical sources that shows he was wounded in action or awarded the Purple Heart: * item 40 (Wounds) of his DA Form 20 does not reflect a combat injury * item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of this form does not list the Purple Heart * his available medical records do not reflect a combat injury...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002659
The applicant requests the removal of an erroneously filed Presidential Unit Citation (PUC) permanent order from her official military personnel file (OMPF). The applicant states when she submitted U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC) Permanent Order 299-16, dated 25 October 2012, for filing in her interactive Personnel Electronic Records Management System records, she inadvertently also submitted HRC Permanent Order 277-10, dated 3 October 2012, for filing. In view of the foregoing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002663
However, his record contains: a. c. A DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) that shows he was discharged on 19 April 1984 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b, for misconduct pattern of misconduct 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 19 April 1984 under the provisions of Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002670
There is no evidence in the available record and he has not provided any evidence showing he was either recommended for or awarded the PH. In order to support award of the PH the member must have been wounded in action and there must be evidence the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action. There is no evidence in the available record and he has not provided any evidence showing he was either recommended for or awarded the PH.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002672
The applicant states he was unaware the characterization of his service as entry level status on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 21 September 1987 is not considered for civil service retirement. The commander stated she was recommending he be discharged under the provisions of chapter 11 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Personnel Separations) due to his unwillingness to adapt himself to the military environment (bear arms...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002673
The applicant states a recent review of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) failed to show the 9 June 1976 orders that corrected his discharge rank to CPT. The applicant provides his 3 June 1975 promotion orders and 9 June 1976 orders correcting his discharge rank. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. including a copy of the RCPAC Letter Orders Number 06-87287 in the applicant's OMPF and b. issuing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002674
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 25 February 1986, he consulted with counsel and requested discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge UOTHC is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002681
His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged under other than honorable conditions in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. As to the applicant's request to upgrade his under other than honorable conditions discharge: a. Regarding his request to correct item 18 of his DD Form 214 wherein it states he received an enlistment bonus of $5,000: a.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002683
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 Army Commendation Medal and Combat Infantryman Badge * issuance of a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) showing these awards 2. With respect to award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, GO awarded the applicant's unit, the 34th Infantry Platoon, 1st Cavalry Division, the Valorous Unit Award for extraordinary heroism during his period of service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002690
The policy further states the Secretaries of the Military Departments will provide active duty participants and members of the Reserve Components with qualifying active duty service individual pre-separation or release from active duty counseling on the benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill, document accordingly, and maintain records for individuals who receive supplemental educational assistance under Public Law 110-252, section 3316. There is no evidence that shows the applicant was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002693
The patient has been AWOL three times and has received seven Articles 15. On 17 July 1970, the applicant was separated with a general discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 for unsuitability due to a character and behavior disorder. Therefore, in view of the foregoing the applicant's military service record should be corrected to show he was honorably discharged, effective 17 June 1970, under the extraordinary provisions of Department of the Army Memorandum, dated 8...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002694
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records by upgrading his bad conduct discharge. The applicant contends that his military records should be corrected by upgrading his bad conduct discharge because he was treated unfairly and was given the wrong medicine. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations, and the final discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002695
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal. His record is void of orders showing he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal. The evidence is insufficient to correct his DD Form 214 to show award of the Meritorious Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002703
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was a high school graduate and to record on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) his post-active duty U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) periods of service. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to recording his post-active duty USAR service on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002704
The applicant states, in effect, he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-89 (Personnel Separations - Homosexuality). 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 taking action on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002712
The applicant states: * she and the FSM divorced on 14 December 2008; however, he did not retire until recently * per their equitable distribution order, he was ordered to name her as the beneficiary of his SBP annuity * the FSM never informed her that he retired * recently, she was made aware that he had retired when she contacted the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) about how to receive her half of his retired pay once he retired * she was also informed at this time that she...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002714
However, his record contains a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) which shows he was discharged on 17 June 1981, in the rank/grade of private/E-1, under the provisions of chapter 14, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), for misconduct frequent incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities, with an under other than honorable conditions characterization of service. Records show the applicant was over...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002715
The applicant requests an upgrade of his bad conduct discharge. 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. There is no evidence he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002718
The applicant requests that he be granted an exception to policy to retain his reenlistment extension bonus (REB). On 23 November 2014, the applicant extended his enlistment for a period of 6 years which takes his enlistment to 13 October 2021. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army and Army National Guard records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that he is granted an exception to policy, that he is qualified to retain his REB, and that any...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002719
His records are void of orders showing award of the PH or the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM). 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 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002720
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge was upgraded to honorable. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002728
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 October 2016 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150002728 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 8 October 1997. He acknowledged that he if he were found guilty of the charge or a lesser included charge, he could be discharged with a punitive discharge and, if his request was accepted, he could receive a discharge UOTHC and be furnished a UOTHC Discharge Certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002731
The applicant states, in effect, that based on his DD Form 214, item 30 (Remarks), his left hand was wounded by a missile on 13 April 1968 in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN); therefore, he should have been awarded the PH. The evidence of record shows the applicant was wounded in action and that his wound was made a matter of official record. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the PH for wounds...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002736
DAGO Number 8, dated in 1974, announced award of the RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for service in Vietnam to Headquarters, United States Army Vietnam and its subordinate units during the period 20 July 1965 to 28 March 1973. The available evidence shows that the FSM served in two different transportation units when each was awarded the MUC. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002739
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his: * Rank/grade as sergeant (SGT)/E-5 instead of specialist four (SP4)/E-4 * Award of the Army Commendation Medal 2. On 25 February 1980, Headquarters, U.S. Army Armor Center, Fort Knox published Orders 38-69 revoking Orders 183-40 that promoted him to SP5/E-5 but approving "defacto status for the period of the invalid promotion." Chapter 2 contains guidance on the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002741
At the time of his enlistment he provided the SSN that is reflected on the social security card he provided with his application. He provided the SSN that is reflected on his social security card at the time of his enlistment and it is reflected in his official records. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by replacing the SSN on his DD Form 214 with the SSN that is reflected on his social security card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002742
His record is void of the complete facts and circumstances of his discharge; however, his records contain a DD Form 214 showing he was discharged in pay grade E-1 on 4 October 1990, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Administrative Personnel Separations), chapter 3, As a result of court-martial, with a bad conduct discharge. The applicant was convicted by a general court-martial and was sentenced to a bad conduct discharge. His discharge was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002743
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. 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 exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity during the period 15 June...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002744
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides a DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) for the period ending on 19 November 1974 and a certificate of birth showing his DOB as 18 February 19XX which was issued on 2 April 2014. Special Court-Martial (SPCM) Order Number 2, dated 22 January 1979, issued by Headquarters, U.S. Military Community Activity, Neu Ulm, shows the applicant was charged with one...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002747
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge and a medical retirement. On 26 October 2005, the applicant's immediate commander notified the applicant he was initiating action to separate him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations-Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12c, due to commission of a serious offense. On 16 December 2005, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Paragraph...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002748
The applicant provides: * General Orders Number 3719 * 2 DD Forms 214 * DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) * a letter * Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) Record of Proceedings CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. His record contains a DD Form 215, dated 23 December 2013, which shows he was awarded or authorized the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation and the Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars. As a result, the Board recommends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002749
The applicant departed Vietnam en-route to the United States on 2 February 1967. There is no evidence in his records of any court-martial convictions that would justify disqualification for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. 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 the period from 22 May 1965 to 5 February 1967 and b. amending his DD Form 214 by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002750
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged in the rank/grade of private/E-1 as a result of court-martial in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 3, with a bad conduct discharge. Therefore, clemency in the form of an honorable or general discharge is not warranted in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002751
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was medically retired from the Army on 26 December 2013. The portion of a VA rating decision he provided that increased his PTSD rating to 100% specifically stated the medical evidence showed he was competent to manage his financial affairs.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002754
The applicant's medical records were not available for review nor is there any indication the applicant petitioned for award of the Purple Heart while still assigned in the Republic of Vietnam or after his return to the United States. In order to award the Purple Heart, there must be evidence that the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action, the wound required treatment by military medical personnel, and a record of the medical treatment was made a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002755
The applicant requested correction of his DD Form 214 to show the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation. His DD Form 214 shows this award already, depicted as the "Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation." 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: * Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002758
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his correct date of birth as 3 December 1944. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002759
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 September 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150002759 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests an upgrade of his bad conduct discharge (BCD). His sincerity is not in question; however, there is no evidence in the record nor did he provide evidence to support clemency.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002760
The applicant, son of the deceased former service member (FSM), requests an upgrade of his father's other than honorable discharge to an honorable discharge. The applicant states: a. The available evidence suggests that the FSM received a blue discharge because his service did not meet the criteria for an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002761
The applicant's military records show: a. 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. 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 the period 29 July 1963 through 24 July 1966; and b. adding to his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002762
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) to honorable. There is no evidence that shows he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge UOTHC is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002763
He completed 2 years, 2 months, and 1 day of total active service with 139 days lost time. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. _______ _ _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 | 20150002766
The applicant departed Vietnam en-route to the United States on 25 February 1968. The applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows his conduct and efficiency ratings were excellent while he was in the Army and there is no record of any court-martial conviction in the available record. 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 (First Award) for excellent...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002774
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: The applicant requests correction of blocks 12 (Foreign Service) and 18 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The applicant states he served on active duty for two periods. His 3 August 2007 DD Form 214 shows at: a. block 12c (Net Service This Period) - 3 years, 0 months, 0 days; b. block 12f (Foreign Service) 3 months and 2 days; c. block 18 includes the statement "Served In A Designated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002776
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 October 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150002776 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant was convicted by a general court-martial and was sentenced to a dishonorable discharge. His discharge was affirmed and he was discharged accordingly on 3 June 1980.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002778
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). However, he signed his DD Form 214 spelling his middle name as Allen vice Alan as it appears on his birth certificate. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 1 his DD Form 214 with an effective date of 23 August 1973 by: * deleting his name J____ ALLEN MC____L * adding his name as it is shown on his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002780
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. His records are void of a commander's disqualification that would have precluded him from being recommended for or awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for his period of honorable service from 22 March 1999 through 21 March 2002. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002781
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Due to the lack of documentation of the circumstances concerning his reduction in grade, there is insufficient evidence to show an injustice occurred. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20150002781 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20150002781 4 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002782
The applicant requests removal of the DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)), dated 23 July 1987 from the restricted folder of his official military personnel file (OMPF). c. Army Regulation 27-10, paragraph 3-37(b) (1) directs for Soldiers who are at the rank of specialist (SPC) or corporal (CPL) and below (prior to punishment) the original DA Form 2627 will be filed locally in unit nonjudicial punishment or unit personnel files. ...