ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003216
The applicant requests, in effect, reconsideration of his previous request for correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was awarded a second Army Achievement Medal. Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20130015621 on 14 May 2014. As a result, the Board recommends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003217
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 date of birth (DOB) as 31 July 1949 versus 31 July 1948. The evidence of record shows he listed 31 July 1948 as his DOB throughout the entire period of his active military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003218
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: * Item 31 (Foreign Service) shows he served in the RVN from 12 July 1967 to on or about 7 July 1968 * item 38 (Record of Assignments) he was assigned to: * Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 1st Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment (ACR) from 16 July 1967 to 12 April 1968 * D Company, 1st Squadron, 11th ACR from 6 January to 6 July 1968 * Item 38 he received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings for all periods of service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003219
The applicant states, in effect: * her husband is active duty and she is a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) * both she and her husband took action to transfer education benefits to their children; however, she does not have a copy of the documentation she submitted * their daughter used education benefits transferred by her husband, as did their son (he is currently using those benefits) * she and her husband recognized her husband's benefits would be exhausted before...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003220
The applicant requests correction of the military records to show entitlement to separation pay. An advisory opinion received from the Department of the Army, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, recommends the records be corrected to show the applicant signed a valid service agreement prior to separating from active duty and approval of entitlement to separation pay. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003221
The applicant requests correction of the military records to show entitlement to separation pay. An advisory opinion received from the Department of the Army, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, recommends the records be corrected to show the applicant signed a valid service agreement prior to separating from active duty and approval of entitlement to separation pay. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003223
But even if his records were coded educationally qualified for civilian education, with documents, there is no guarantee that he would have been selected for promotion. But even if his records were coded educationally qualified for civilian education, with documents, there is no guarantee that he would have been selected for promotion. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. submitting his record to a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003226
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 date of birth (DOB) as 3 February 1948 instead of 3 March 1948. Item 5 (DOB) of his DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) shows his DOB as 3 February 1948. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant consistently listed his DOB throughout his military career as 3 February 1948.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003229
The applicant requests the statement, "SEPARATION PAY - - $10,814.85" be removed from his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 12 February 2014. There is no evidence of record showing he received separation pay at the time of discharge on 12 February 2014. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending U.S. IMC, HQ, U.S. Army Garrison Orders 338-0324,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003230
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his character of service as under honorable conditions in lieu of "uncharacterized." Although not available for review with this case, it appears he was subsequently evaluated at Ireland Army Community Hospital, Fort Knox, and a DA Form 4707 (Entrance Physical Standard Board (EPSBD) Proceedings) was initiated wherein a competent medical authority determined he was medically...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003232
The applicant provides: * VA Rating Decision, dated 18 October 2007 * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) * Standard Form 88 (Report of Medical Examination) * DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded or authorized the: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Combat Infantryman Badge 13. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003233
The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to no less than general. He also 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 | 20150003254
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests amendment of the following service medical records: * Standard Forms 600 (Chronological Record of Medical Care), dated 11 January 1977, 12-13 January 1978, and 30 October 1978 * Standard Form 93 (Report of Medical History), dated 11 February 1980 2. DISCUSSION: Although the applicant contends these four service medical records which reference asthma are incorrect in that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003261
The applicant requests correction of his records to show approval of retroactive Board Certification Pay (BCP) for the period 18 August 2014 through 31 December 2014. The applicant states: * he took and passed the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Examination on 18 August 2014, yet he did not begin receiving BCP until January 2015 * according to the Office of the Surgeon General (OTSG), he should receive BCP beginning the date he took and passed the exam * he was on temporary duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003262
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) (2nd Award) and the Army Achievement Medal (AAM) (2nd Award). The applicant's request for correction of his record to show he was awarded an ARCOM (2nd Award) and an AAM (2nd Award) is supported by the evidence in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003263
His record contains a DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, and he received an under other than honorable conditions discharge. There is no indication he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. However, his record contains a DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged for the good of the service on 14 March 1973, under the provisions of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003268
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Vietnam Service Medal is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. The regulation in effect at the time provided that the total active duty service outside the continental limits of the United States for the period covered by the DD Form 214 and the last overseas theater in which the service was performed would be entered in item 22c. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003271
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 for the period ending 4 May 2004 * Orders 03-065-00070 * DD Form 214, ending on 19 August 1995 * National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) * Army National Guard (ARNG) discharge orders * Retired Reserve orders * AHRC Form 249-2-E (Chronological Statement of Retirement Points) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. With respect to the applicant's prior active service, the evidence of record shows he previously completed 13...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003272
Because such constructive service credit may be awarded only if the advanced degree is required as a prerequisite for original appointment as a commissioned officer in a particular category, the Board determined that his request should be denied. d. 6.1.2.2.2. Credit for masters and doctorate degrees in a health profession other than medicine and dentistry, whether it is the primary degree or an additional advanced degree, shall be awarded based on actual full-time equivalent education of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003273
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Report of Separation) to show he was awarded the Combat Leader Bar (in effect, Green Combat Leader Stripe), Purple Heart, "la Decoration Militaire de 2e Classe," and Bronze Star Medal. On 4 June 1993, the applicant was notified by the Army Reserve Personnel Center that he was also authorized the following awards, which are not shown on his WD AGO Form 53-55: * Bronze Star Medal (based on award of the combat infantryman badge) *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003275
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states his SSN is listed incorrectly on his DD Form 214. His records contain the following: * DD Form 47 (Record of Induction), dated 12 May 1959, which does not list his SSN * DD Form 93 (Record of Emergency Data), dated 12 May 1959, which lists his SSN as "XX4-XX-XX7X" * DA Form 24 (Service Record), covering the period 12 May 1959 through 20 February 1961, which lists his SSN as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003277
The applicant requests that the records of her deceased spouse, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he enrolled in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP). He indicated that he declined SBP enrollment with spousal concurrence provided by the applicant on 27 June 1999. The applicant concurred with his election on 22 June 1999 before his retirement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003278
Section 4 (Service Outside Continental United States) shows he was assigned to Korea from on or about 21 September 1952 to on or about 29 August 1953. c. Section 9 (Medals, Decorations, and Citations) lists the following: * Parachutist Badge * Combat Infantryman Badge * United Nations Service Medal * Korean Service Medal with three bronze service stars * National Defense Service Medal d. Section 17 (Indorsements) shows ratings for character and efficiency. The applicant requests the award...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003279
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his record to show he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. His records do not contain a recommendation for award of the Bronze Star Medal or orders awarding him the Bronze Star Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003281
His military records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 1 March 1971 and his DOB is listed as 11 August 1951 on his DD Form 47 (Record of Induction). A DD Form 1584 (National Agency Check Request), dated March 1971, lists his DOB as 21 August 1951. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by correcting his DD Form 214 to show the DOB listed on his birth certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003287
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence clearly shows that the applicant was awarded an infantryman MOS and he was assigned to an armored cavalry squadron in the Republic of Vietnam. Evidence further shows his unit engaged with the enemy in battle on 30 April 1969, during a period the applicant was assigned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003288
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-280 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Certificate of Service) to show he served on active duty as a member of the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) in October 1950 during the Korean War. 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. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003289
e. He also understood and agreed that if he disenrolled from the ROTC program for falling to complete the educational requirements specified in the agreement or other educational requirements for ROTC cadets as specified in Army regulations; failing to comply with other terms and conditions of the contract; and misconduct; and other disenrollment criteria established or fail to accept a commission, if offered, the Secretary of the Army or his or her designee may order him to active duty as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003291
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. The regulation provides that the purpose of the separation document is to provide the individual with documentary evidence of his or her military service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003293
The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The available evidence shows the applicant completed the U. S. Army Ordnance Officer Course, Jungle Operations Course, and the Airborne Course during his active duty service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item 25 of his DD Form 214 the * U. S. Army Ordnance Officer Course * Jungle...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003295
He states he received these awards, but they are not listed on his DD Form 214. General Orders Number 1260, issued by Headquarters, 1st Aviation Brigade, dated 7 March 1968, awarded the applicant the Air Medal (AM) (1st through 6th Oak Leaf Cluster) for the period 18 July to 12 December 1967. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003297
The applicant states his service in Korea and Vietnam led to his post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003298
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he entered active duty on 30 May 1975 instead of 11 April 1978 and completed 2 years and 7 months of foreign service vice 2 months and 7 days. Although his DD Form 214 is not available for review, he was issued a Certification of Military Service that captured his military service during this period of enlistment. Prior to 1 October 1979, the Army issued a separate DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003299
Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20130014046, on 1 April 2013. Accordingly, it would be appropriate to award him the CIB effective 9 December 1970 and to add the CIB to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003300
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His records do not show he was authorized the Korea Defense Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Korea Defense Service Medal to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003301
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 October 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150003301 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The U.S. Army Human Resources Command Military Awards and Decorations Branch webpage shows the 812th MP Company was awarded the Valorous Unit Award (VUA) by Department of the Army General Orders Number 2009-15, dated 16 December 2009, for the period 27 April to 28 November 2003. _______ _ __X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003302
The applicant states, in effect: * he was wounded by shrapnel during his service in Vietnam * he feels he should have received the Purple Heart at the time * his efforts to receive this award have been unsuccessful thus far * his service medical record should show treatment 3. The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart for a shrapnel wound incurred while he served in Vietnam. Should the applicant be able to obtain additional evidence (such as unit reports or other official documents...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003304
On 24 May 1993, the applicant's company commander informed him he was initiating action to separate him for a pattern of misconduct with a general discharge under honorable conditions under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12b. On 14 June 1993, the separation authority approved his discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b, pattern of misconduct, and directed the issuance of a general...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003307
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 October 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150003307 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20130016895, dated 10 June 2014. In this case, the applicant's name is not shown on the Vietnam casualty roster, his DA Form 20 does not show he was wounded in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003309
On 29 July 1992, VAARNG published Orders 146-57 discharging him from the ARNG and assigning him to the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Control Group (Annual Training) effective 31 July 1992 by reason of being an unsatisfactory participant, in accordance with chapter 8 of National Guard Regulation (NGR) 600-200 (Enlisted Personnel Management). This regulation states that a member is an unsatisfactory participant when he or she accrues nine or more unexcused absences from scheduled drills during a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003310
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. The applicant's record is void of any evidence and he has not provided any substantiating evidence that shows he suffered a concussion as a result of hostile action, that he was treated for a concussion by medical personnel, and that his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003317
He provides: * DD Form 214 * DD Form 220 (Active Duty (AD) Report) * DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record Part II) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. However, a DD Form 220, dated 10 August 1995, shows he entered AD on 7 June 1995 and was separated from AD on 12 August 1995, a period of 2 months and 6 days. Item 35 (Record of Assignments) of his DA Form 2-1 shows effective 7 June 1995, his principal duty title was listed as AD training (ADT).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003318
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 October 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150003318 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions to a general discharge. __________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 | 20150003321
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of item 3 (Social Security Number (SSN)) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his SSN as "XXX-XX-X26X" instead of "XXX-XX-X62X." There is no document contained in the applicant's official record showing he used "XXX-XX-X26X" as his SSN while he was in an active duty status.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003325
BOARD DATE: 20 October 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150003325 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 14 January 1980, the discharge authority approved the applicant's request for a chapter 10 discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003329
With the exception of the DOB, the information on the 2003 birth certificate provided matches the same information provided by the applicant at the time of his induction. __________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. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20150003329 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003332
He stated/acknowledged he: * was a prior service applicant who had completed the last 3 consecutive years in the ARNG; he held the primary MOS for which he was reenlisting/extending * was extending in a valid position and the critical skill MOS of 74C for which Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) had authorized the SLRP and he must remain in the contracted MOS for the entire period of his extension/reenlistment contract * had 1 loan in the amount of $11,000; the total amount of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003334
The applicant requests his uncharacterized discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD) and his Separation Program Designator (SPD) be changed to one for a hardship discharge. b. Paragraph 3-9 (Uncharacterized separations) states a separation will be described as entry-level with service uncharacterized if separation processing is initiated while a Soldier is in entry-level status, except when: (1) characterization under other than honorable conditions is authorized under the reason...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003337
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he was not found unfit and not placed on the temporary disability retired list (TDRL) and/or permanently retired. b. Paragraph 7-7 states medical examiners and adjudicative bodies will carefully evaluate each case and will recommend removal of the Soldiers name from the TDRL as soon as the Soldiers condition permits. If the Soldier meets the following criteria, the Soldier will be removed from the TDRL, permanently...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003338
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge. On 1 May 1980, he was discharged accordingly. There is no evidence he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations.