ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000264
The applicant states: * he received a letter from DFAS indicating he was AWOL during the period 18 October 2009 through 23 February 2010 and this is incorrect * he was honorably discharged from the Army at Fort Bliss, TX * he signed out from the transition center on 9 September 2009 and started his transition leave he was issued his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * his period of transition leave was from 10 September 2009 through 10 November 2009 * he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000273
This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants 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 acknowledged that: * he had been advised of the basis for the contemplated separation action under the provisions of paragraph 5-31, Army Regulation 635-200, Personnel Separations * he had been advised of the effect on future enlistment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000278
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show in item 12 that his last unit of assignment was the 116th Assault Helicopter Company. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant was reassigned from the 116th Aviation Company to the 242nd Aviation Company on 18 January 1970 and that he remained there until he departed Vietnam. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000280
While the sincerity of the applicants claim that he was wounded in Vietnam in action against the enemy is not in doubt, the applicant has failed to show through the available evidence of record and the evidence submitted with his application that such was the case. Therefore, in the absence of such evidence, there appears to be no basis for granting his request for a Purple Heart at this time. The Board wants the applicant and all others concerned to know that this action in no way...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000281
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his duty assignment in Vietnam and any awards and decorations to which he may be entitled for his Vietnam 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, 1 year served entirely during...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000283
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 September 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150000283 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, his 1954 summary court-martial conviction be overturned. However, there is no evidence of record, and he provided no evidence, that indicates he was a victim of racial discrimination.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000284
The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) was awarded by the Government of the Republic of Vietnam to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Republic of Vietnam during the period 1 March 1961 through 28 March 1973. The preponderance of evidence shows he was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 14 October 1965 in the Republic of Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000285
These orders indicate this promotion was temporary; however, his DA Form 20 shows this promotion was made permanent on 23 September 1969, under the authority of Army Regulation 600-200, paragraph 7-22a. An individual could not be promoted to SGT or staff sergeant if the promotion would cause a surplus of by-grade authorized NCO personnel in the unit to which the individual was assigned. There are no orders promoting him to the rank of SGT in his records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000286
There is no evidence he requested an upgrade of his discharge from the Army Discharge Review Board. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge UOTHC was considered appropriate at the time. The applicant provided no evidence to support his request for an upgrade of his UOTHC discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000288
The applicant states, in effect, he was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in Vietnam, but his DD Form 214 does not show the award. 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: a. awarding the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000289
The applicant states that while on active duty he was placed in the stockade for returning late from leave. The applicant may petition this Board to correct this separation date by separate application. The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial with his service characterized as under conditions other than honorable.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000290
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he was removed from the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) on 14 December 1994 and retired by reason of permanent disability in the rank/grade of specialist (SPC)/E-4 vice discharged on that date with entitlement to severance pay for a disability rated at 10 percent (%) disabling. It was his opinion (the psychiatrists) that the applicant continued to be medically unfit for further active duty service under the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000291
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. The applicant's record of service shows he was absent from his unit without authority for the period 14 January 1985 to 23 June 1987.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000295
This form shows a separation program number of 246, denoting he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), for the good of the service. The applicant provides a 1-page letter to the Board in which he states, at the time of his discharge, he had anger issues which he no longer claims to have. On 20 July 1996, the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge; however, as the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000328
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his foreign service in Iraq. DFAS records confirmed he received HF/IDP and CZTE for service in Kuwait during the period 13 December 2008 through 22 November 2009, a period of 11 months and 10 days. 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 by: * adding to item 12f, the entry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000329
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his service in Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and all his authorized awards. In view of the foregoing, there is sufficient evidence to correct the applicants record to show his deployed service and associated awards 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: a. adding to item 13 of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000334
The applicant requests that he be promoted to the rank of colonel. The applicant provides copies of a two-page letter explaining his application, a two-page letter to the Secretary of the Army, orders transferring him to the Retired Reserve and revocation, his notification of selection for promotion to colonel, and email related to his request to remain in service. Accordingly, the applicant was retired based on his individual request and there appears to be no basis to grant his request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000336
The applicant requests correction of his records to show the date of his transfer of education benefits under the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill to his dependents as 31 July 2012. For those individuals who had an approved retirement date after 1 August 2009 and before 1 July 2010, no additional service was required. Military Personnel Message Number 13-102, dated 15 April 2013, subject: Post-9/11 GI Bill TEB 4-Year Service Obligation for Approved...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000339
It appears this award recommendation was not processed at the time because the U.S. Army Awards and Decorations Board required the endorsement of the senior Special Forces commanders in 2003 during Operation Enduring Freedom. e. It is the responsibility of any individual having personal knowledge of an act, achievement, or service believed to warrant the award of a decoration to submit a formal recommendation into military command channels for consideration within 2 years of the act,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000340
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of item 12 (Last Duty Assignment and Major Command) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show Company B, 4th Battalion, 47th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division. Item 38 (Record of Assignments) shows he served in Battery A, 3rd Battalion, 34th Artillery Regiment, 9th Infantry Division. Item 12 of the DD Form 214 he was issued at the time of his release indicates his last duty assignment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000344
Consequently, due to the two concepts involved, an individual's medical condition, although not considered medically unfitting for military service at the time of processing for separation, discharge, or retirement, may be sufficient to qualify the individual for VA benefits based on an evaluation by that agency. A PEB determined that the applicants leg condition was unfitting and he was granted a 0% disability rating with severance pay. On 28 August 2012, the applicant appealed to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000345
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states, in effect: * the DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, UCMJ) was altered and is not filed in his official military personnel file * Specialist T___ and his command misrepresented facts and forged documents * reduction orders are not filed in his OMPF * delays and oversights demonstrate error and injustice within the administrative process * he is entitled to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000346
The applicant requests a review of the military disability evaluation pertaining to a mental health (MH) condition. The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of a MH condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in diagnosis of the MH condition during processing through the Integrated Disability...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000347
Counsel adds that: * the applicant was unaware that he had a legal issue pertaining to his separation (action) * he is currently in the hospital with cancer * he was not properly counseled as to the legal ramifications of a chapter 10 (in lieu of court-martial) * the applicant does not remember any paperwork associated with a chapter 10 discharge or meeting with an attorney * his record is void of the statement or request for discharge in lieu of court-martial that is required by the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000348
The FSM's records contain: a. Standard Forms 180 (Requests Pertaining to Military Records), dated 16 November 1994 and 12 December 1996, showing the FSM requested copies of his personnel and medical records for a service-connection claim with the VA. Regrettably, the Standard Form 504 provided by the applicant is insufficient evidence to support award of the Purple Heart to the FSM in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000349
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 all his combat service in Operation Desert Storm. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding to item 13 of his DD form 214 the KLM-SA and the KLM-K; and b. adding to item 18 of his DD Form 214 the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000350
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Nonjudicial punishment may be imposed to: * correct, educate, and reform offenders whom the imposing commander determines cannot benefit from less stringent measures * preserve a Soldier's record of service from unnecessary stigma by record of court-martial conviction * further military efficiency by disposing of minor offenses in a manner requiring less time and personnel than trial by court-martial 16. The evidence shows the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000351
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 August 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150000351 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of item 17c (Date of Entry) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he entered active duty on 1 December 1965, vice 1 December 1955. The applicant's military record contains the following documents: a. DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record - Armed Forces of the United States) showing he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000352
Approval authority to accept and wear the United Nations Medal for service members of the Armed Forces of the United States is the Secretary of Defense. Her request for award of the United Nations Medal is not within the purview of this Board. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to her DD Form 214 the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and Overseas Service Ribbon.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000354
His records contain a copy of the orders showing he was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 31 March 1970. There is no available evidence showing the applicant was awarded the "Vietnam Wound Medal" by the Vietnamese government. ________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 | 20150000357
While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provided in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of this case and, only to the extent relief, if any, is granted, has determined it is in the interest of justice to excuse the applicant's failure to timely file. On 24 June 1975 after consulting with defense counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000358
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 October 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150000358 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. He believes he should have been awarded the BSM with "V"Device and the Air Medal because other members with whom he served received these awards. However, there is no evidence and the applicant provided no evidence which shows he was recommended for or awarded the BSM with "V" Device for heroism on 25 May 1968 in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000359
In view of the foregoing, on 3 September 2014 the Secretary of Defense directed the Service Discharge Review Boards (DRB's) and Service Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCM/NR's) 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 | 20150000361
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his date of birth (DOB) as 30 August 1950 vice 30 August 1951. A review of every document contained in his available military personnel record, many of which bear his signature, shows that his DOB consistently appears as 30 August 1951. The evidence of record shows that upon his entry into the Army the applicant listed his DOB as 30 August 1951.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000363
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of item 5 (Date of Birth (DOB)) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his DOB as 26 January 19XX vice 28 January 19XX. 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 contends his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000364
The applicant provides: * Enlisted DD Form 214, ending on 7 September 1969 * Warrant Officer DD Form 3214, ending on 27 March 1971 * Certificate for award of the Distinguished Flying Cross * Certificate for award of the Bronze Star Medal * Letter from the National Personnel Records Center CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. His records do not contain recommendations or orders awarding him the Bronze Star Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000368
On 15 January 2003, a medical evaluation board (MEB) convened, and after consideration of clinical records, laboratory findings, and physical examinations, the MEB found the applicant was diagnosed as having the medically-unacceptable condition of bilateral thigh and leg pain. On 3 March 2006, an informal PEB convened and found the applicant's condition prevented him from performing the duties required of his grade and military specialty and determined that he was physically unfit due to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000369
Specifically, the applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his military occupational specialty (MOS) as either "Fire Direction Specialist" or "Message Center Clerk," instead of "Lineman." With such a clearance, his MOS would have been a different MOS than "Lineman." The applicant contends he performed duty in a highly-sensitive area of a secured compound during his service in the Republic of Korea.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000377
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) * Citation for award of the Army Commendation Medal * Newspaper articles and photographs * Guide for Information and Assistance for Dependents/Parents of members of the 4th Infantry Division * Internet printout of a map of an area in Vietnam CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Combat Infantryman Badge is awarded to infantry officers and to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000378
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, 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. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20150000378 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000382
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show she is authorized the Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM). There is no evidence in her available military record that shows she was awarded the SWASM or evidence indicating she served in SWA. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to base amending her DD Form 214 to show the SWASM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000383
A review of documents contained in his military personnel records shows his SSN consistently appears as "XXX-XX-X43X" throughout his tenure of service. Although the applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 to show the SSN as shown on his social security card, all of the documents in his military service records show he served in the Army using a different SSN. _______ _ _x______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000384
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 September 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150000384 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 635-5 (Personnel Separations Separation Documents), in effect at the time, prescribes the separation documents prepared for Soldiers upon retirement, discharge, or release from active military service or control of the Army. a. Paragraph 1-4b(5) of the regulation in effect at the time stated that a DD Form 214 would not be prepared for enlisted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000385
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 August 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150000385 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 19 August 2012, to show his Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award) and Army Good Conduct Medal (2nd Award). His records contain an Army Commendation Medal Certificate showing this award was issued in PO Number 357-003, dated 22 December 2008, by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000389
His record contains a DA Form 20 that shows in: a. item 22 (MOS) he was awarded PMOS 11C on 20 January 1970; b. item 22 he was awarded PMOS 71B on 15 July 1970; c. item 31 (Foreign Service) he served in Vietnam from 12 February to 15 June 1970; d. item 38 (Record of Assignments) while serving in Vietnam he was assigned to Company E, 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment from 27 February to 15 June 1970 in duty MOS 11C1O; e. item 38 that he received all "excellent" conduct and efficiency...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000391
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show he was promoted to the rank of sergeant (SGT). The applicant states that he was promoted to the rank of corporal prior to being captured as a prisoner of war (POW) and should have been promoted to the rank of SGT upon his repatriation. The applicant's military records are not available for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000394
The applicant requests correction of the WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) of her father, a former service member (FSM), to show his date of birth as 27 April 1928 instead of 5 November 1927. Records available to the Board show the FSM was inducted into the Army of the United States and entered active duty on 12 January 1946. Item 10 (Date of Birth) of the FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55 shows his date of birth as 5 November 1927.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000395
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal * his deployment to Bosnia 2. The applicant states: * award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal is not shown on his DD Form 214 * he was deployed to the Former Republic of Yugoslavia in support of Operation Joint Forge between 21 June 1998 and 2 December 2004 * there was an error in the transcription from his Enlisted Record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000396
The applicant provides: * UVP packet * Officer Record Brief * promotion orders, dated 29 July 2013 * DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record), dated 2 August 2013 * email correspondence * sworn statement CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. TNARNG Orders 210-811, dated 29 July 2013, promoted him to CPT effective 1 July 2013. He completed a UVP packet for the applicant and forwarded it for processing on 25 July 2012. c. On 27 July 2012, he was informed that the applicant had...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000398
The applicant states, in effect, that he was awarded the Purple Heart and CIB and he was a light weapons infantryman; however, his DD Form 214 does not reflect those awards or his correct military occupational specialty (MOS). Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show that unit award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting from his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal * awarding him the...