ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002784
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to reflect award of the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM). The applicant provides: * Headquarters, U.S. Army Field Artillery Center and Fort Sill, Orders 271-249, dated 28 September 1991 * DD Form 214 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The NDSM is awarded for honorable active service for any period between 27 June 1950 and 27 July 1954, 1 January 1961 and 14 August 1974, 2 August 1990...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002785
The applicant's official military personnel file (OMPF) contains no medical records showing he was wounded in action or treated for a wound received as a result of enemy action. It states the Purple Heart is awarded to members wounded in action and states that in order to award the Purple Heart, there must be evidence 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002796
Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. 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 indication he petitioned the Army Discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002798
On 3 September 2014, in view of the foregoing information, the Secretary of Defense directed the Service Discharge Review Boards (DRBs) and Service Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCM/NRs) to carefully consider the revised PTSD criteria, detailed medical considerations, and mitigating factors when taking action on applications from former service members administratively discharged under other than honorable conditions and who have been diagnosed with PTSD by a competent...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002799
The applicant requests correction of his military service records to show his foreign service, awards and decorations, and upgrade of his general discharge. The evidence of record shows the applicant's service in SWA in support of OIF during the period 24 February 2008 to 23 December 2008 qualified him for award of the ICM with 1 bronze service star. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002802
Officers who were qualified for retirement could apply for voluntary retirement to be effective not later than the first day of the month following their scheduled release date. The applicant contends that his military records should be corrected by showing he was promoted to lieutenant colonel, pay grade O-5 because he was forced to retire in spite of his outstanding military service as a major, pay grade O-4, for his last 8 years of active duty service. The available evidence of record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002816
The applicant requests correction of his records to show that, prior to retiring from active duty, he transferred educational benefits to his dependent under the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The evidence of record shows the applicant was fully eligible to transfer his educational benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill transferability program prior to retirement. Notwithstanding the fact that he was on active duty and nearing retirement eligibility...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002818
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty), dated 18 May 1978, to show his first name as "Quincy" instead of "Quince." 3. Review of the documents filed in applicant's official military record shows "Quince" as his first name and the same name is shown on every document contained in his record requiring its use. Every document filed in the applicant's official military record containing his first name shows "Quince" as his first name.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002829
The Army must find that a service member is physically unfit to reasonably perform his or her duties and assign an appropriate disability rating before he or she can be medically retired or separated. There is no evidence to show he was ever unfit to perform his duties due to those other conditions. The Army must find unfitness for duty at the time of separation before a member may be medically retired or separated.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002830
The applicant requests, in effect, that she be issued a new DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) based on the information that is contained on her DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214), that her last name be changed to her maiden name, and a personal appearance hearing. The applicant states, in effect that: * she was issued a DD Form 215 to correct errors on her DD Form 214; however, it was not incorporated into her original DD Form 214 (which corrected her...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002832
The applicant requests the DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) of her deceased husband, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show awards of the: * Bronze Star Medal * National Defense Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Valorous Unit Award * RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * RVNCivil Action Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation 2. The FSM was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002833
Evidence shows the applicant served a period of qualifying service for award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960). However, there is no evidence of record that indicates he was ever recommended for or awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge during his active service. By regulation, in order to qualify for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge there must be evidence not only that the member held and served in an infantry MOS with a qualifying infantry unit, but also...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002834
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: * item 31 (Foreign Service) he was credited with service in the RVN from 5 January to 18 September 1966 * item 40 (Wounds) no entry indicating he was wounded as a result of hostile action * item 41 (Awards and Decorations) no entry for the Purple Heart 4. Notwithstanding his contention and sincerity, in the absence of additional documentation that conclusively shows he was wounded or injured as a result of enemy action, treated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002836
In view of the foregoing, on 3 September 2014 the Secretary of Defense directed the Service Discharge Review Boards (DRBs) and Service Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCM/NRs) to carefully consider the revised PTSD criteria, detailed medical considerations and mitigating factors when taking action on applications from former service members administratively discharged UOTHC and who have been diagnosed with PTSD by a competent mental health professional representing a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002837
On 3 September 2014 in view of the foregoing information, the Secretary of Defense directed the Service Discharge Review Boards (DRBs) and Service Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCM/NRs) to carefully consider the revised PTSD criteria, detailed medical considerations, and mitigating factors when taking action on applications from former service members administratively discharged UOTHC and who have been diagnosed with PTSD by a competent mental health professional...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002838
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her foreign service in Honduras. The applicant provides copies of her DD Form 214, for the period ending 1 May 2008; DA Form 4037 (Officer Record Brief); Orders 289-060, dated 16 October 2003; Orders 146-049, dated 25 May 2004; and DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award), dated 12 October 2004. Item 12f, enter the total amount of foreign service completed during the period...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002840
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate or Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his correct social security number (SSN). ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20130002706 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20150002840 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002841
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 award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) and Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). He provided a certificate showing Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces Central-Saudi Arabia, awarded him the AFEM for service in Southwest Asia during the period 15 February-15 June 1998.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002842
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Joint Service Commendation Medal (JSCM). Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) shows the applicant served in a unit that was awarded the RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation based on Department of the Army General Orders Number 8, dated 1974. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002848
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to reflect that he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM). It provided a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge. In accordance with applicable regulatory guidance, the evidence of record shows the applicant completed a qualifying period of service in the USAR to be awarded the NDSM during his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002849
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 Bronze Star Medal (BSM) and Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). There are no orders for award of the BSM in the applicant's available records. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding award of the ARCOM and Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002851
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He completed 2 years and 4 months of creditable active service during this period and 1 year, 1 month and 23 days of prior active service. In view of all the facts and circumstances in this case, along with the evidence of record and that provided by the applicant, there is no evidence of error or injustice in his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002852
The applicant would have been the one to provide the name and address on his DD Form 214. Absent convincing independent and verifiable evidence to the contrary, it is presumed the applicant's military service records, including the DD Form 214, were correct at the time and there is no reason to change it. ___________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 | 20150002853
The applicant requests correction of: * Item 42 (Education (Years)) of his WD Form 53 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation-Honorable Service), ending on 19 March 1948, to show completion of 4 years vice 2 years of high school * Item 36 (Non-Service Education (Years Successfully Completed)) of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States), ending on 27 November 1951, to show completion of 4 years vice 1 1/2 years of high school 2. When he enlisted in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002855
Following his redeployment to the continental U.S. at the conclusion of his service in the Republic of Vietnam, he received formal training and served in MOS 00F (Drill SGT). His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he had all "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his period of military 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002857
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) in item 33 (Appointments and Reductions) listed the temporary and permanent grades he held throughout his military service. The evidence of record shows the applicant was appointed as an acting SGT/E-5 on 27 September 1969. Although the orders that awarded him the ARCOM listed his grade as SGT, regulatory guidance did not provide for the entry of acting NCO appointments on the DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002858
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * his foreign service in Germany * award of the Army of Occupation Medal 2. The applicant states he served in served in Germany for 2 years and no foreign service is recorded 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 amending item 12f of his DD Form 214 to show 2 years of foreign...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002859
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 provides the following information in: * item 11d (Effective Date) - 26 November 1965 * item 16 (Date Inducted) - 27 November 1965 5. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002861
The applicant states his DD Form 214 is missing a combat tour served in Iraq (Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)) from 4 July 2003 to 1 April 2004 and his retirement award (Legion of Merit) for exceptional meritorious service from 1 February 2002 to 31 January 2012. c. Item 18 of his DD Form does not list his foreign service in Iraq from 6 August 2003 to 14 March 2004. d. There is no evidence indicating he served in Iraq from 4 July 2003 to 1 April 2004 as he stated in his application. His DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002865
There are no general orders (GO) confirming award of the Bronze Star Medal in his service records and his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) does not list this award as an authorized award in item 41 (Awards and Decorations). 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002872
When he was discharged in 1976 for the purpose of reenlistment, he was issued a DD Form 214 that listed the SSN he disclosed. That is why his October 1990 DD Form 214 reflects his new SSN. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item 27 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214, ending on 27 June 1976, the entry "Also used SSN 550-xx-xxxx."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002873
The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued confirms he was discharged on 25 April 1988 under the provisions of chapter 9 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of "drug abuse rehabilitation failure" with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. A member who has been referred to ADAPCP for alcohol/drug abuse may be separated because of inability or refusal to participate in, cooperate in, or successfully complete such a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002874
The applicant states he extended for a year and therefore he believes his DD Form 214 should show his separation date as 20 October 1957, not 1956. The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. ___________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 | 20150002876
The applicant's military records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 12 September 1967. This order confirms he was wounded in action under intense enemy fire while rescuing a wounded casualty. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the Vietnam Service Medal with 2 bronze service stars from his DD Form 214; b. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (First Award) for his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002877
The FSM served a qualifying period of service for award of the American Campaign Medal and the WWII Victory Medal; therefore, his Honorable Discharge Certificate should show these awards. Item 33 of his Honorable Discharge Certificate shows he was awarded the "American Defense Medal" and this appears to be an administrative error because the ending date for this medal was 7 December 1941, prior to the day the applicant entered active duty. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002878
Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Division published the following GO awarding him the below awards: * GO Number 4873 on 6 March 1971, the Bronze Star Medal for service from 2 June 1970 to 18 March 1971 * GO Number 4889 on 6 March 1971, the Bronze Star Medal (2nd Award) for achievement from 18 January to 18 March 1971 6. Department of the Army (DA) Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) shows during his service with the 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002882
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides: * State of Illinois VA Claim * DD Form 214 * VA Form 21-4138 (Statement in Support of Claim) * two photocopied photographs CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Item 40 of his DA Form 20 is blank and there are no documents in his military record to show he was ever awarded or recommended for the PH at any time throughout his military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002885
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 October 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150002885 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. His DD Form 214 shows: * his last name as "Minaco" * he completed 2 years of active duty * he had 23 days of lost time 8. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002890
The applicant requests correction of his records to show a 15-month period of service in Panama (August 1973 - November 1974) and again in October 1989. His DA Form 20 covering the period 16 November 1971 through 18 November 1974 shows * foreign service in Panama from 30 September 1973 through an unreadable date (possibly 17 November 1974) * the record of assignments section shows a 30 September 1973 assignment to Company A, 4th Battalion, 20th Infantry in Panama with the next entry being...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002892
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in two applications correction of his record to show his social security number (SSN) as "105-XX-XXXX" instead of "062-XX-XXXX." Absent convincing independent and verifiable evidence to the contrary, it is presumed that the applicant's military service records, including the DD Form 214, were correct at the time of preparation and there is insufficient evidence to grant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002895
His parents had been divorced most of his life at the time of the incidents that lead to his discharge. However, his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) shows he was discharged on 7 August 1979, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-33b(1), by reason of misconduct for frequent incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002896
The applicant requests correction of item 1 (Name) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) prepared on the applicant upon his entry on active duty lists the name contained in item 1 (Name) of his DD Form 4 and his DD Form 1966. All of the official documents and orders contained in the applicants Official Military Personnel File list the same name as that recorded on his DD Form 4, DD Form 1966, and DA Form 2-1.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002900
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records by * removing a Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Evaluation Report (NCOER) from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) * replacing the NCOER with the NCOER previously prepared by the rater and senior rater * crediting him with completing 26 years of active Federal service (AFS) * promoting him to the rank of master sergeant (MSG)/pay grade E-8 with a date of rank (DOR) of 1 March 1990 * placing him on the retired list in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002901
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 social security number (SSN) as XXX-XX-2100. Later enlistment records in the ILARNG show his SSN as it appears on his social security card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002902
The applicant requests correction of his middle name and his social security number (SSN) on his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty). The applicant's records show that he completed his application for enlistment with the SSN -344-xx-xxxx and his middle name as "Tonery." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 to show his middle name as "Tyrone" and to show the SSN shown on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002903
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge (UD) and correction of item 22b (Total Active Service) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he completed 2 years of service. An upgrade to at least general under honorable conditions is requested based on his active service prior to Vietnam. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002904
His records contain his DA Form 24 (Service Record). He was given a dishonorable discharge pursuant to a general court-martial empowered to adjudge such a discharge. His conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and his discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which he was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002905
The applicant, the son of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of his father's WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Report and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show his father was awarded or authorized the American Campaign Medal. The applicant provides copies of: * the FSM's death certificate * his birth certificate * the FSM's Form 1465 (Certified Copy of Soldier's Honorable Discharge) for the period ending 20 November 1945 * the FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55 for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002906
The applicant requests, in effect, that a DA Form 1059 (Service School Academic Evaluation Report (AER)) for the period 9 May 2014 to 22 May 2014 (hereafter referred to as the contested DA Form 1059) be removed from his official military personnel file (OMPF). Both the "marginal" and "achieved course standards" DA Forms 1059 are in his record. His record contains a second DA Form 1059 for the RC-MICCC Phase 2, dated 22 May 2014, showing he achieved course standards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002907
On 6 April 1989, the applicant's unit commander notified the applicant he was initiating action to separate him under the provisions of paragraph 14-12c, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), by reason of commission of a serious offense. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. His contention that he did not receive support for his...