ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000552
The applicant states he retired from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) on 4 July 2014 and he did not receive a retirement physical or an updated DD Form 214. By regulation the DD Form 214 is only issued when separating from active duty. The applicant was in an inactive status assigned to a USAR TPU and not on active duty when he was transferred to the Retired Reserve.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000559
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 | 20150000561
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 | 20150000564
The applicant requests removal of the DA Form 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Report) for the rating period 20101204 through 20110508 (hereafter referred to as the contested OER) from her official military personnel file (OMPF). The applicant provides: * Appeal packet to HRC * HRC's returned without action memorandum * Contested OER * Other OERs during her military service * Letters of recommendation for various officials * Relevant OPORDERS related to her duty performance COUNSEL'S REQUEST,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000565
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he was eligible and approved for benefits under the Health Care Professional Loan Repayment Program (HPLRP) at the time of his accession. c. In April 2012, he completed the U.S. Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) Form 1252 (U.S. Army Reserve and Army National Guard Incentives Declaration Statement), wherein he indicated his desire and intent to contract for both the HPLRP (to be received first) and Special Pay (3 years,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000569
Also in his records is a marriage certificate from the State of Oregon dated 22 June 2014. Once properly filed, the document will not be removed from the record unless directed by Boards such as the Army Board for Correction of Military Records. _______ _ __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 | 20150000573
e. His condition and the disability percentage were determined by the VA. f. The disposition recommendation was determined by the PEB based on the VA disability rating proposed and applicable statutes and regulations for the Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES) under the 19 December 2011 Under Secretary of Defense Policy and Procedure Directive Memorandum Number 11-015 effective December 2011. g. On 6 December 2013, he concurred with the PEB's findings and recommendations and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000575
When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. His conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which he was convicted. Therefore, the applicant's service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable or a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000581
The applicant requests, in effect, reconsideration of his prior request for correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to reflect award of the Holland Four Day Event Cross (Nijmegen March) and, as a new issue, correction of his DD Form 214 to show award of the Cold War Recognition Certificate. The applicant provides: * U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC), memorandum, dated 14 March 2014 * Cold War Recognition Certificate * Army Review Boards...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000582
The applicant requests, in effect, that his character and reason for discharge be upgraded from an under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) in lieu of trial by court-martial discharge to an honorable discharge due to physical disability. Also on 8 October 1980, after consulting with counsel and being advised of this rights and options, the applicant submitted a formal request under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000585
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 | 20150000588
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he elected Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage for his spouse within 1 year of his remarriage. By law, a member who is not married and has no dependent child upon becoming eligible to participate in the SBP but who later marries or acquires a dependent child may elect to participate in the SBP. Because he did not submit his request within one year of his marriage and because there is no Open Season at the present time,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000589
Paragraph 5 (Terms of Disenrollment) of the applicant's DA Form 597-3 states that if the cadet were disenrolled from the ROTC Program for any reason, the Secretary of the Army could order the cadet to reimburse the United States the dollar amount plus interest that bears the same ratio to the total cost of the scholarship financial assistance provided by the United States to the cadet as the unserved portion of active duty bears to the total period of active duty the cadet agreed to serve or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000592
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 characterization of service as honorable. His conviction and dismissal were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations and the dismissal appropriately characterized the misconduct for which he was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000599
After consulting with counsel, he voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel). He acknowledged that: * he could request discharge for the good of the service because a charge had been preferred against him under the UCMJ that authorized the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge * he was guilty of the charge against him or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000600
Her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows she was discharged as a result of court-martial in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) with a bad conduct discharge. However, for Soldiers who have previously reenlisted without being issued a DD Form 214 and who are being separated with any characterization of service except "Honorable," the following statement will appear as the first entry in block 18, "Continuous Honorable Active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000602
The applicant requests award of the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) to his deceased brother, a former service member (FSM). The FSM's military records are not available for review. The Board determined the evidence presented is sufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000607
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 | 20150000608
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award), Bronze Star Medal, and his Letter of Appreciation. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Award) states: a. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting from his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal * adding to this DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000611
The applicant states, in effect: * he retired under TERA on 30 June 1998 * he applied to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) for a recomputation of his retired pay but his request was denied * he made his request under the provisions of Title 10, section 4403 of the Fiscal Year 1993 National Defense Authorization Act, with recomputation of retired pay at age 62 per section 4464 of the same law * he completed several years of public and community service * he was not aware of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000612
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to: a. show he received the: * Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM) (2nd Award) * United Nations Mission in Haiti (UNMIH) Medal * Combat Field Medical Badge (known as the Combat Medical Badge (CMB)) b. add the time he spent in Haiti to item 12f (Record of Service Foreign Service): * Haiti 26 September 1994 10 November 1994 * Haiti 7 March 1995 30 August 1995 2. Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000613
As a result of his previous request to the ABCMR for correction of his DD Form 214 to show he was awarded three Purple Hearts for being WIA on 27 June 1951, 15 October 1951, and 20 October 1951, a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214 - Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) was issued on 29 January 2008, wherein it deleted the Korean Service Medal with 2 bronze service stars and added the: * Purple Heart (3rd Award) * Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) * Korean Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000614
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he was awarded the Air Medal and the Aircraft Crew Member Badge for his service as a crew chief in the Republic of Vietnam. He was on many air missions and recoveries during his time in Vietnam and he knows he had more than enough hours to qualify for the Air Medal and the Aircraft Crew Member Badge. His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000615
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) be corrected to show his correct month of birth. The applicant's military records are not available 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 | 20150000617
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. The applicant provided his Certificate of Birth which shows his DOB as 28 February 1929.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000621
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. The case is being considered using reconstructed records provided by the National Personnel Records Center and the letter provided by the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000626
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his awards of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), Kuwait Liberation Medal awarded by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KLM-SA) and the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). However, the applicant has not provided and his records do not contain evidence to show he was awarded the ARCOM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000627
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he is eligible to transfer his education benefits to his dependents under the Transfer of Education Benefits provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill prior to retirement. A member is considered to be retirement eligible upon completion of 20 years of active Federal service or 20 qualifying years as computed under Title 10, U.S. Code, section 12732: a. service members eligible for retirement on 1 August 2009 no additional...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000634
There is no indication he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. Members separating under this provision of the regulation could receive either an honorable or a general discharge. The discharge proceedings were conducted in accordance with law and regulations applicable at the time and the character of the discharge is commensurate with his overall record of military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000636
The applicant requests an upgrade of his bad conduct discharge (BCD) to a general or honorable discharge. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable 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 | 20150000637
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 social security number (SSN) as XX2-XX-XXXX. Item 3 (SSN) of his DD Form 214 shows SSN XX5-XX-XXXX.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000639
Paragraph 5-11 specifically provides that Soldiers who were not medically qualified under procurement medical fitness standards when accepted for enlistment, or who became medically disqualified under these standards prior to entrance on active duty, active duty training, or initial entry training, will be separated. A medical proceeding conducted by an EPSBD, regardless of the date completed, must establish that a medical condition was identified by appropriate medical authority within 6...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000642
Orders Number 69-2, issued by the NYARNG on 19 December 1986, promoted him to the rank/grade of SGT/E-5 with an effective date of 1 January 1987. Orders Number 087-014, issued by the NYARNG on 28 March 2003, discharged him from the ARNG and assigned him to the Retired Reserve by reason of his early qualification for retired pay at age 60 due to his involuntary medical discharge. The evidence of record shows that the applicant served in the military for more than 20 years, but only...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000643
The DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) he was issued shows he was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial with an undesirable discharge. c. A statement from an individual who has known the applicant for 50 years. She states the applicant has made changes in his life over the years.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000646
Additionally, Appendix V of U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 (Decorations and Awards) states that during the Vietnam era the Combat Infantryman Badge was awarded only to enlisted individuals who held and served in MOS 11B, 11C, 11D, 11F, 11G, or 11H. In the absence of evidence showing he was anywhere other than with his assigned unit during the period of the award of the Valorous Unit Award there is sufficient evidence show he met the criteria for the award of the Combat Infantryman...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000650
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show his award of the Purple Heart. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to shows he was wounded as a result of enemy action and that treatment for his wounds were made a matter of record there appears to be no basis for granting his request. The Board wants the applicant and all others concerned to know that this action in no way diminishes the sacrifices made...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000651
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to reflect his overseas tour in Germany, deployment in support of Operation Desert Storm, award of the Purple Heart, and rank/grade of sergeant first class/E-7.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000652
The applicant requests his records be corrected to show award of the Army Commendation Medal. 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. Without official documentation confirming that orders were published there is an insufficient basis upon which to grant the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000654
Based on his period of service in the Republic of Vietnam, he served a period of qualifying service for the Vietnam Service Medal. He also served during a qualifying period of service for the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), and his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his authorization for this foreign award. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000656
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the AFEM is awarded for qualifying service after 1 July 1958 in U.S. military operations, U.S. operations in direct support of the United Nations, and U.S. operations of assistance for friendly foreign nations. The available evidence of record fails to show that the applicant was ever assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 325th Infantry Regiment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000658
On 16 May 1994, he was notified by his unit commander that separation action was being initiated against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-5, due to misconduct (civil conviction). On 1 February 2008, the Army Discharge Review Board reviewed all the evidence and factors of the applicant's discharge and denied his request for an upgrade of his discharge in its entirety. The evidence of record shows he was convicted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000662
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he was awarded or authorized the Purple Heart (2nd Award), the Combat Infantryman Badge, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960). Army Regulation 672-5-1 (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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000664
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Southwest Asia Service Medal, Kuwait Liberation Medal Kuwait, Kuwait Liberation Medal Saudi Arabia, Combat Infantryman Badge, and all other awards he may be entitled to. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award), for the period 5 February 1988 through 4 February 1991, and to correct his DD Form 214 to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000665
With respect to the DOB, the evidence of record shows that at the time of his enlistment the applicant listed his DOB as 27 August 19XX. The evidence of record shows upon his enlistment in the Regular Army, the applicant listed his last name as "Schiess" and his SSN as "xx8-xx-8090." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting from item 6 of his DD Form 214 the existing DOB and adding the DOB listed on his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000666
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge under honorable conditions to fully honorable. On 1 August 1989, the unit commander notified the applicant he was initiating action to separate him from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel) chapter 14. He further acknowledged that he understood if he received a character of service which was less than honorable he could make an application to the Army Discharge Review...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000667
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), ending on 16 May 1991 to show her service in Southwest Asia from November 1990 to May 1991. Her DD Form 214 shows in: * Item 12f (Foreign Service), the entry "00-00-00" * Item 18 (Remarks) the entry "Service in Southwest Asia 11 January 1991 to 26 April 1991" 6.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000679
On 16 September 2015, the Legal Advisor, U.S. Army Physical Disability Agency, provided an advisory opinion in which he stated the applicant appealed his VA rating after separation and the VA granted his appeal. If the VA changes the disability rating for the unfitting condition based on a portion of his or her service treatment record that was missing during the IDES process and the change to the disability rating may result in a different disposition, the Service member may request...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000680
On 7 April 2010, the unit commander notified the applicant he was initiating action to separate him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13, paragraph 13-2, for unsatisfactory performance with a GD. The unit commander cited the applicants repeated counseling on his inability to perform as a Special Forces Soldier and indicated the applicant was given an opportunity to perform at every level in the Battalion in which he failed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000682
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Headquarters, 18th Soldier Support Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, NC, memorandum, dated 5 June 2001, subject: Request for Issuance of DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214), shows the Noncommissioned Officer in Charge, Transition Services Office, requested the applicant's DD Form 214 be corrected to read, as follows: * item 12, block b: "2001 08 04" * item 12, block c: "0003 00 00" 6. As a result,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000684
A memorandum for record from the applicant's acting sergeant major, dated 12 July 1996, stated: * the applicant was directed to obtain permission from the senior NCO present and the officer in charge prior to departing from his place of duty * the applicant was directed to keep them informed of his whereabouts and actions at all times * the applicant was advised that proceedings under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice, would be initiated if he failed to comply with his...