ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003941
d. Chapter 10 provides that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge may at any time after the charges have been preferred, submit a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. The decision to request the chapter 10 discharge was the applicant's. In his new argument, the applicant points to the statement in his original record of proceedings that states the decision authority...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003956
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Valorous Unit Award. General Orders awarded the applicants unit in Southwest Asia the Valorous Unit Award for a period during which he was assigned to the unit. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting from item 13 of his DD Form 214 the Southwest Asia Service Medal with 2 bronze...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003959
The applicant provides: * DD Form 1966 (Record of Military Processing - Armed Forces of the United States), dated 12 June 2012 * University of South Florida transcripts issued 12 August 2012 * University of South Florida transcripts issued 4 February 2013 * DA Form 3286 (Statement for Enlistment, United States Army Enlistment Program) * a letter from the University of South Florida, dated 24 September 2012 * his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science, dated 15 December 2012 * his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003963
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-16). The applicant provides his DD Form 214, DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214), and ERB. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20150003963 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20150003963 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003964
He provided numerous letters of support from Soldiers (general officer ranks and below) attesting: * to his good character and duty performance * it is not consistent with the applicant's character or performance that he would have improperly reprised against MAJ Z____ * the applicant had grounds to negatively evaluate MAJ Z____ for failing to adhere to his stated intent * there was ongoing friction between the applicant and MAJ Z____ * DAIG Case DIH 11-XXXX should be reevaluated 8. Command...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003970
The applicant states * he served in Iraq in 2003 * he has kept a watchful eye on his education benefits and was excited about the transferability of the benefits to his son * he retired from the Massachusetts Army National Guard (MAARNG) in 2009 after 23 years of service * to his knowledge the TEB had not been signed into law until 2010 * he was not informed at any of his exit briefings that he needed to designate a dependent to transfer his education benefits to before he retired * he now...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003973
The applicant requests, in effect, reinstatement of her non-prior service Army National Guard (ARNG) enlistment bonus or reevaluation of her status to place her in an appropriate enlistment category or program. On that date a Bonus Control Number was entered and the form was signed by the Service representative and a witnessing officer. The applicant states she provided all required or information to the recruiter, including her DD 214 and college transcript from USMA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003977
The applicant states he retired on 31 July 2009 one day before the program to transfer education benefits took effect. A service member is considered to be retirement eligible if he or she has completed 20 years of active duty or 20 qualifying years of Reserve service. The applicant served on active duty from 24 July 1989 to 31 July 2009.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003983
He requests the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) review his case for relief of his $24,471 debt, which was incurred as a result of disenrollment from the ROTC Program in 2008. (1) Paragraph 5a (I Agree to Serve on Enlisted Active Duty) states "Under the terms of this contract, the Secretary of the Army or his or her designee, may order me to active duty as an enlisted Soldier, if I am qualified, for a period of not more than 4 years if I fail to complete the ROTC...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003986
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). After discharge from the ARNG, she enlisted in the Regular Army on 10 February 2000. Her DD Form 4 for this enlistment shows her DOB as XX January 1969.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003991
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant is authorized award of the Bronze Star Medal based on his award of the Combat Infantryman Badge during WWII. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding the applicant the Bronze Star Medal based on his award of the Combat Infantryman Badge during WWII.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150003992
Also in her record are two relevant documents: * court decree changing her name and filed on 13 November 2013 (also provided by the applicant) * DD Form 1343 (Notification of Change in Service Member's Official Records), dated 14 August 2014, stating her name was changed to Kimberly Dxx Pxxxon 4. Considering the unique circumstances of transgender personnel, it would be appropriate to issue the applicant a new DD Form 214 for the period ending 31 December 2012 with the name shown on her 13...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150004002
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 correct social security number (SSN). The social security card he provided shows the same SSN as recorded in his military records except for the DA Form 20.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150004008
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his name as Oscar (no middle initial (NMI)) G____. The applicant's birth certificate shows his name as Oscar G____ R____. The form shows the applicant's mother's maiden name as his "English" surname with his father's surname being used as a middle name, R____, Oscar G____.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150004010
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 under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) and who have been diagnosed with PTSD by a competent mental...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150004012
The FSM's military service records are not available to the Board for review. There is no evidence to show this medical condition (that could appear as a head injury) was the result of being wounded in action or as a result of enemy action. In the absence of evidence that shows he was wounded/injured as a result of enemy action, and treated for those wounds, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150004025
Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150004040
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 | 20150004041
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 March 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150004041 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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. Therefore as a matter of equity it would be appropriate to correct the records to show...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150004042
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 | 20150004043
The applicant requests his DA Form 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Report (OER)) for the rating period 1 May 2011 through 27 December 2011 be removed from his official military personnel file (OMPF). The applicant states: * the contested OER was not written in accordance with the prescribed rating scheme * the rating scheme stated that he, a company commander, would be rated by the battalion commander and senior rated by the Division Deputy Commanding General (Maneuver) * the OER was written after...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150004057
The official record shows he took his own life, yet statements indicate that was not the case. d. The applicant has a "true copy" of a letter the FSM left behind. The applicant provides * DA Form 10-249 (Certificate of Death (Overseas)), dated 28 March 1966 * Letter from FSM's commander, dated 28 March 1966 * Orders appointing an Investigation Officer (IO), dated 28 March 1966 * Memorandum for record from the IO concerning a criminal investigation * Clinical Record, dated 28 March 1966 *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150004060
His DD Form 214 shows his: * date of discharge as 12 March 1969 * rank and pay grade as private/E-1 * reason for separation as Army Regulation 635-89 (Personnel Separations Homosexuality) * characterization of service as under conditions other than honorable * service in the MOS 57A (Duty Soldier) * only award of the National Defense Service Medal * period of creditable service as 3 months and 29 days * no foreign service * three periods of lost time; 251 day 44 days in AWOL and 207 due...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150004061
The applicant requests correction of DA Form 4980 (Army Commendation Medal Certificate), dated 13 April 2004, to show the spelling of his first name and middle initial as DEDRYCK L. instead of DEREK A. The applicant's request for correction of his Army Commendation Medal Certificate to show the spelling of his first name as DEDRYCK and his middle initial as L was carefully considered. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150004063
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to reflect award of the Iraq Campaign Medal with four bronze service stars, Meritorious Unit Commendation, and Overseas Service Ribbon (2nd and 3rd Award). The applicant states: * he participated in four Iraq campaigns Liberation of Iraq, Transition of Iraq, Iraqi Surge, and Iraqi Sovereignty * this entitles him to the Iraq Campaign Medal with four bronze service stars * he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150004070
On 24 July 1981, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the FSM's request for an upgrade of his discharge. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150004076
His record contains a Bronze Star Medal Certificate, dated 1 December 2012, which shows he served with the Special Operations Joint Task Force Afghanistan during the period covered by this award (from 3 August 2012 to 13 January 2013). Item 18 (Remarks), the following entries pertaining to his service in designated imminent danger pay areas: * Service in Kuwait from 15 May 2000 to 15 August 2000 * Service in Kazakhstan from 1 April 2001 to 11 July 2001 * Service in Jordan from 16...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150004083
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 his service in Kosovo, the Army Achievement Medal (AAM), and any additional awards he is authorized as a result of his service in Kosovo. Additionally, his DD Form 214 does not show any campaign ribbons, medals, or awards earned during his deployment, including the AAM he received for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150004087
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge. However, his records do contain a DD Form 214 signed by the applicant which shows that he was discharged under honorable conditions on 6 June 2013 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, due to a pattern of misconduct. Therefore, based on the available evidence and the governments presumption of regularity, it appears that the characterization of his service was both proper...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150004093
His service record includes his U.S. Army Advanced Education Financial Assistance Record as of 17 January 2012, which shows the applicant received Army ROTC Scholarship benefits in the amount of $14,826.15. He was advised that if he was a scholarship cadet, he could be called to enlisted active duty in an enlisted grade of E-1 or required to repay scholarship benefits in the amount of approximately $14,826.15 in lieu of a call to active duty fulfillment of his contractual obligation. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150004094
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 March 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150004094 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150004098
The applicant requests reconsideration of his previous request that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general, under honorable conditions discharge or a medical discharge. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150004100
The applicant requests correction of his two DD Forms 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to: a. show award of the: * National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) * Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) * Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) for Korea * Basic Missilemans Badge b. remove the Korean Service Medal (KSM). The NDSM is awarded for honorable active service for any period between 1 January 1961 through 14 August 1974. c. The AFEM is authorized for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150004101
The applicant's record contains a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 18 January 1971, wherein he listed his DOB as "22 September XXXX." His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction), dated 21 January 1971, shows his DOB as "23 September XXXX." DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant listed his DOB on his DD Form 398 as "22 September XXXX."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150004106
The applicant requests correction of his records to show that he was medically discharged vice discharged by reason of conduct triable by court-martial. His available records show that he had flat feet when he enlisted; however, there is no evidence that he was diagnosed with a foot problem or any other medical condition while serving on active duty to include flat feet that prevented him from performing his duties and would have required referral to a medical evaluation board (MEB). Even...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150004123
The PDBR SRP conducted a comprehensive review of the applicants submissions and records for evidence of inappropriate changes in the diagnosis of a mental health condition during processing through the military disability system. The SRP reviewed the records for evidence of inappropriate changes in diagnosis of the applicant's MH condition during processing through the Disability Evaluation System (DES). The physical evaluation board (PEB) assigned a 70 percent rating (higher than the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150004130
The applicant provides: * command or historical report extract * casualty reports, dated 12 February 1953 and 14 February 1953 * Eighth U.S. Army-Korea Periodic Intelligence Report, dated 14 February 1953 * Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device Certificate * DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) for the period ending 14 November 1953 * DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) for the period ending 14 November 1953, dated 2 April 2010 * DD Form 215 for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150004133
The applicant requests the removal of the certificate awarding him the Army Commendation Medal for the period 1 August 2004 to 15 February 2007 from his official military personnel file (OMPF). The evidence of record confirms his OMPF contains a certificate awarding him the Army Commendation Medal for his service in the 42nd MP Brigade and 6th MP Company during the period 1 August 2004 to 15 February 2007. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150004140
Unit manning report, dated 1 August 1986, showing he was assigned to a SSG/E-6 position within the Food Service Section of the 550th MI Battalion, Pedricktown. A memorandum from the U.S. Army Reserve Command Deputy IG who opines that after reviewing the applicant's various documents and the previous ABCMR decisions, he found new and compelling evidence provided by the applicant's former company and battalion-level chain of command concluding the applicant would have been promoted to SSG/E-6...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150004142
In his request for reconsideration, he stated: * he sustained a concussion in Vietnam and was sent to Japan to recover from this concussion * he was not sent back to Vietnam because of the medical issues with hearing loss, headaches, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) which are all service-connected * he was given a permanent physical profile and upon returning stateside, he was assigned to supply, then finance, then special services * he was also treated at Fort Meade, MD for ears,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150004156
The applicant requests the removal of orders awarding him the Driver's Badge with Wheeled Vehicle (W) Bar from his official military personnel file (OMPF). The evidence of record confirms his OMPF contains PO 226-01 awarding him the Driver's Badge with W Bar and the orders were signed by a company commander holding the rank of CPT. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * publishing orders revoking PO 226-01,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150004158
The applicant states: a. He was recently serving in Iraq, but due to his wife's health situation had to be sent back on emergency leave. He had counseled both the applicant and his wife concerning the immediate situation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150004184
Accordingly, he should be afforded the opportunity to update his records as they existed at the time the 2007 1LT to CPT Department of the Army Mandatory Selection Board convened and be considered by an Army Special Standby Selection Board. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by placing his records before an Army Special Selection Board for consideration under the criteria used by the 2007 1LT to CPT (APL)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150004191
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active) to show his foreign service in Iraq/Kuwait. His DD Form 214 does not show foreign service in block 12f (Foreign Service), does not show the AAM, ARCOM, or awards authorized for service in Kuwait/Iraq in block 13 (Decorations, Medals, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized), and does not show his deployments to Kuwait/Iraq in block 18 (Remarks). Although his service dates in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150004201
The applicant requests that his U. S. Army Reserve (USAR) under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded. On 8 November 1973, he was ordered to active duty for training (ADT) with a report date of 30 November 1973. On 21 November 1979, the appropriate authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service and directed the issuance of an under other than honorable conditions discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150004202
Therefore, the determinations will be based upon a thorough review of the available military records and the evidence provided by each applicant on a case-by-case basis. * Does the applicant's military record contain documentation of a diagnosis of PTSD or PTSD-related symptoms? As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to: * upgrading the applicant's discharge to honorable * revising item 11 of his DD Form 214 to show MOS 92F and MOS 88M, vice...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150004216
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 be corrected to reflect all awards and decorations for which he was authorized for his Vietnam service, specifically a Presidential Unit Citation and Combat Action Badge. Additionally, his records show he has qualifying service for three campaigns, although his DD Form 214 only shows one bronze service star, and he is authorized the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation. Deleting the Vietnam Service Medal with bronze service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150004219
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 reflect the spelling of his first name as B___IE instead of B___Y. The first name spelling of B___IE is not recorded on any documents in his military records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150004223
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the spelling of her last name as W__eich instead of W__ich. Based on the evidence of record and the evidence provided by the applicant, her DD Form 214 should be corrected to show her last name spelled as shown on her DD Form 398-2. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending her DD Form 214 to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150004226
On 10 December 1981, the Army Discharge Review Board determined he had been properly discharged and denied his request for a change in his discharge. Chapter 10 provides that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge may submit a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge at the time an undesirable...