ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002908
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Army Commendation Medal may be awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States who, while serving in any capacity with the Army after 6 December 1941, distinguishes himself or herself by heroism, meritorious achievement, or meritorious service. Army Regulation 600-8-22 also provides the procedures for processing the DA Form 638 and it does not provide that the awards approval authority must state their reasons for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002909
Army Regulation 600-8-22 also provides the procedures for processing the DA Form 638 and it does not provide that the awards approval authority must state their reasons for disapproving or downgrading an award recommendation. The applicant contends that because other Soldiers received valor awards for the same type of actions serves to show that his brigade commander was biased and unfair appears to lack merit from the stand point that he has not provided specific evidence to show that his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002910
Army Regulation 600-8-22 also provides the procedures for processing the DA Form 638 and it does not provide that the awards approval authority must state their reasons for disapproving or downgrading an award recommendation. The applicant contends that because other Soldiers received valor awards for the same type of actions serves to show that his brigade commander was biased and unfair appears to lack merit from the stand point that he has not provided specific evidence to show that his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002911
Army Regulation 600-8-22 also provides the procedures for processing the DA Form 638 and it does not provide that the awards approval authority must state their reasons for disapproving or downgrading an award recommendation. The applicant contends that because other Soldiers received valor awards for the same type of actions serves to show that his brigade commander was biased and unfair appears to lack merit from the stand point that he has not provided specific evidence to show that his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002912
It also appears that on 23 April 2013, the applicants platoon leader submitted a recommendation for award of the ARCOM w/ V Device to the applicant for valor on 9 March 2013 while conducting route clearing operations. Army Regulation 600-8-22 also provides the procedures for processing the DA Form 638 and it does not provide that the awards approval authority must state their reasons for disapproving or downgrading an award recommendation. The applicant contends that because other...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002913
Army Regulation 600-8-22 also provides the procedures for processing the DA Form 638 and it does not provide that the awards approval authority must state their reasons for disapproving or downgrading an award recommendation. The applicant contends that because other Soldiers received valor awards for the same type of actions serves to show that his brigade commander was biased and unfair appears to lack merit from the stand point that he has not provided specific evidence to show that his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002914
Army Regulation 600-8-22 also provides the procedures for processing the DA Form 638 and it does not provide that the awards approval authority must state their reasons for disapproving or downgrading an award recommendation. The applicant contends that because other Soldiers received valor awards for the same type of actions serves to show that his brigade commander was biased and unfair appears to lack merit from the stand point that he has not provided specific evidence to show that his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002915
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Army Commendation Medal may be awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States who, while serving in any capacity with the Army after 6 December 1941, distinguishes himself or herself by heroism, meritorious achievement, or meritorious service. Army Regulation 600-8-22 also provides the procedures for processing the DA Form 638 and it does not provide that the awards approval authority must state their reasons for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002917
It states a bar is authorized for wear for each period of active Federal service as a member of the U.S. Army outside of the continental limits of the United States for the specific time frames and areas of operation cited in Army Regulation 670-1 or appropriate Department of the Army message. One OS Bar is authorized for each 6-month period of active Federal service as a member of a U.S. Service in Korea, between 27 June 1950 and 27 July 1954. Credit toward an OS Bar is authorized for each...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002918
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 | 20150002919
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 reflect award of the Communications Zone Certificate of Achievement, Commendation Ribbon with Metal Pendant (currently known as the Army Commendation Medal), and any other awards to which he may be entitled. Item 26 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002920
The applicant states: * the badge does not appear on his DD Form 214 and should be listed as he rightfully earned it through training and his performance of duty * his military occupational specialty (MOS) was driving, both in combat and in the United States * this is extremely important to him to have corrected * this is a probable distribution error related to his DA Form 348 (Equipment Operator's Qualification Record) not being on file with the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002925
The applicant requests correction of her social security number (SSN) and the dates of service on her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The available evidence indicates the applicants USAR service is correctly documented on her AHRC Form 249-2-E. In April 2003, while a member of the USAR, an LOD investigation determined that a back strain the applicant incurred in February 2001 was Not in Line of Duty and there is no evidence that this condition...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002926
He was aware of the 1 August deadline to submit the request to transfer benefits to his daughter and was under the impression that he had completed all required actions. He served for 30 years and just wants to transfer education benefits to his daughter. The applicant was fully eligible to transfer his educational benefits under the TEB provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill prior to retirement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002946
The applicant provides: * State of Maryland, Military Department, Letter * Maryland Army National Guard (MDARNG), G-1, Letter * Army Review Boards Agency (ARBA) Letter * Discharge Order * NGB Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) * 13 page Self-authored Statement CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. State of Maryland, Military Department, Fifth Regiment Armory, Orders Number 127-1 MD-STARC-ARP dated 27 June 1983, directing the applicants release from the MDARNG and transferring him...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002948
The applicant requests his foreign service and awards for Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 22 September 1992. His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the: * Army Service Ribbon * National Defense Service Medal * Army Lapel Button 9. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002956
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On every NCOER, I have been senior rated as a "1/1" for my performance and potential. Based on his actions, he was appropriately punished and the filing of the DA Form 2627 and allied documents should not be transferred to the restricted file or removed from his AMHRR at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002958
The applicant requests: * reconsideration of his previous request for the award of the Army Good Conduct Medal * as a new issue, award of the Army of Occupation Medal 2. This document shows the 108th FAB received occupation credit for the period 2 May - 5 July 1945 for service in Germany. Army Regulation 600-65 (Service Medals), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002963
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, an undesirable discharge is normally considered appropriate. The applicant has provided no evidence to support his request for an upgrade of his undesirable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002964
The applicant requests correction of his military records by upgrading his undesirable discharge to honorable. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. The applicant contends that his military record should be corrected by upgrading his undesirable discharge to honorable.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002969
The applicant requests the discharge of her deceased husband, a former service member (FSM), be upgraded from under other than honorable conditions to an honorable discharge. Contrary to the applicant's contention that the FSM was deeply affected emotionally and spiritually and came back with drug abuse, the evidence of records shows his separation was based on his unfitness and resistance to adjust to military authorities. Based on his misconduct and record of indiscipline, the FSM's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002978
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states the medical evidence supports a finding of a combat-related injury. There is no evidence that it was incurred as a result of armed conflict, hazardous service, under conditions simulating war, or through an instrumentality of war.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002983
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 | 20150002984
However, he provides a certificate, issued by HQ, 18th Engineer Brigade on 19 March 1968, showing he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device for heroism in the Republic of Vietnam on 30 January 1968. 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 adding to his DD Form 214 the: * Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device * Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002991
On 3 February 1971, the unit commander notified the applicant of his intention to separate him from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations-Discharge-Unfitness and Unsuitability) for unfitness based on his AWOL record. When separation for unsuitability was warranted, an honorable or general discharge was issued as determined by the separation authority based upon the individual's entire record. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002992
The applicant requests, in two separate applications, suspension of her separation date pending the Boards review of her case and that her military records be placed before a special selection board (SSB) to consider her for promotion to captain (CPT). The applicants case seemed to have merit; however, HRC could not approve her request for an SSB because law and regulation stated that a 1LT who has failed to be promoted to captain the second time will be removed from the active status...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002994
The board found the allegation was supported by the evidence, the evidence warranted separation, and that the applicant should be separated for misconduct with an UOTHC discharge. On 28 May 1985, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, and directed he be given a UOTHC discharge. _______ _ x_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150002996
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 October 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150002996 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Headquarters, Fort Bliss, TX, General Court-Martial Order Number 11, dated 6 May 2011, shows: a. the applicant was tried and found guilty by general court-martial of the following charges: * engaging in sexual contact with another Soldier who was substantially incapacitated * furnishing alcohol to a minor under the age of 21 * wrongfully using marijuana on or about 10...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003002
A DA Form 7249-R (Annex A, Certificate and Acknowledgement of Service Requirements of Fulfillment for Individuals Enlisting or Transferring into Troop Program Units (TPU) of the Army National Guard/USAR upon REFRAD/Discharge from Active Army Service) shows the applicant: a. Initialed the block indicating "Transfer to a Troop Program Unit of the U.S. Army Reserve." Instead, they put him out as an unsatisfactory participant. The evidence shows reassignment orders for unsatisfactory...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003006
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 under other than honorable conditions and who have been diagnosed with PTSD by a competent mental health...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003010
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. He understood if his request were accepted he could receive a discharge under other than honorable conditions and that by submitting his request he was admitting he was guilty of the charge against him. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003013
The applicants official records show that he signed a 1- year HPSP agreement on 1 June 1999 and was commissioned as a United States Army Reserve (USAR) 2LT on 23 July 1999. Additionally, the applicant was initially selected as an alternate for the 2-year HPSP on 16 July 1997 and it appears that the documents provided by the applicant were completed in error. Accordingly, there does not appear to be any basis to grant his request for correction of his records and reimbursement 18 years...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003015
Counsel states * the applicant legally changed his name after his military service * the discharge was upgraded to general under Public Law 95-126 in 1978 * after 4 decades, the applicant still has PTSD symptoms * the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) denied the applicant's claim in March 2007 and currently it is in the appeals process * the VA stated the applicant's general discharge was not "legitimate" * after 40 years he still exhibits enough PTSD symptoms to warrant a formal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003020
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) prescribes the separation documents prepared for Soldiers upon retirement, discharge, or release from active military service or control of the Army. Therefore, her DD Form 214 should be corrected to show the correct spelling of her nearest relatives name.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003026
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. The available evidence shows he was offered an opportunity to get help for drug abuse and he elected not to complete the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program. __________x_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003030
The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued confirms he was discharged on 10 April 1995 under the provisions of chapter 9 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of "alcohol rehabilitation failure" with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. The applicant provides multiple certificates of completion showing completion of various substance abuse treatment programs between 2003 and 2008. The ADRB reviewed his discharge and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003044
The applicant requests correction of item 12d (Total Prior Active Service) on her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) by removing the entry "0008 07 14." The applicant provides her DD Form 214. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003058
The applicant requests correction of the military records to add his spouse, Bobbi Jean, to the Survivor Benefits Plan (SBP). His records contain a DD Form 2656-2, dated 1 May 2002, in which he elected termination of his participation in the SBP. If a member is married at retirement and terminates coverage, then later remarries, he may not enroll his new spouse.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003070
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states, in effect, he has no middle name or initial and his birth certificate clearly depicts that. He provides a certified certificate of birth that shows no middle name or initial and almost all his documents in his record contains no middle name or initial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003074
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's DD Forms 4 and all other documents throughout his service, including all of the documents he signed, reflect the spelling of his last name as "WXXXXM." It further appears he did not use the requested name at any time during his period of military service, as it does not appear on any documents contained within his records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003078
Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Discharges under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, are voluntary requests for discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial. The applicant contends that he ran away because his sergeant had it in for him; however, he provides no evidence to support his contention.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003079
The evidence of record shows that the applicant's case was thoroughly reviewed and carefully considered throughout the PDES process. Thus, there is no evidence of record to show the applicant's other medical conditions were unfitting at the time of his separation from active duty. The evidence of record shows the VA has granted the applicant disability compensation for several service-connected medical conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003081
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 March 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150003081 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests five Certificates of Achievement (COA's) be removed from his official military personnel file (OMPF). The applicant was promoted to SGT/E-5 with the COA's in his record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003083
d. He was promoted to master sergeant (MSG) on 1 July 2010. e. In 2012, he petitioned the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to remove the GOMOR from his restricted folder. The applicant provided a memorandum from the Chief, Enlisted Promotions, Promotions Branch, U.S. Army Human Resources Command, dated 11 April 2014, which states: a. He contends the GOMOR should be removed from the restricted folder of his OMPF because: * it has been almost 12 years * he took...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003084
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to by amending his social security number (SSN). 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 26 January 1968 by replacing the entry in item 3 with the SSN as shown on his social security card. _______ _ _x______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003085
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. There is no evidence indicating he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003087
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides the following evidence in support of his application: * self-authored request * DD Form 214 * DA Form 2627-1 (Record of Proceedings Under Article, UCMJ) * reduction order * social security card CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. 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 deleting...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003090
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to honorable. However, his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) shows he was discharged under other than honorable conditions for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial on 24 June 1974 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, and assigned separation program number 246 (discharge for the good of the service). Chapter 10 of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003091
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his social security number (SSN) as "X56-XX-XXXX" instead of "X65-XX-XXXX." It provided a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge. His DD Form 214 is the only document in his official record that show a different SSN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003092
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. The evidence of record shows the applicant participated in four campaigns during his service in the Republic of Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all...