ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000686
The applicant states that he should have been transferred to the Retired Reserve instead of being discharged because he served 22 years and received his 20-Year Letter. However, his discharge orders show that he was discharged under honorable conditions (general) on 3 April 2006 from the USAR under the provisions of Army Regulation 135-178 (Army National Guard and Army Reserve Enlisted Administrative Separations). As he provided no evidence to support his contention that his discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000688
The applicant provides copies of the following: * Orders Number 045-902 * DA Form 4836 (Oath of Extension of Enlistment or Reenlistment) * Annex L (SLRP Addendum, ARNG) * Orders Number 096-830 * four DA Forms 2823 (Sworn Statement) * Transfer to South Carolina ARNG (SCARNG) Garrison Command memorandum * Orders Number 196-813 * Request for ETP for SLRP memorandum CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. d. A DA Form 2823 dated 10 July 2014 wherein SFC Txxxxxxx stated: (1) She received an email from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000690
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 28 February 2010 by: * adding to item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) the Legion of Merit * deleting from item 14 (Military Education) "Military Police (95B), 8 Weeks, 1983" 2. There is no evidence showing he completed 8 weeks of Military Police (95B) training at any time during his military service. As...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000692
He received a discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 11, EPTS [existed prior to service], by reason of palpitations. The available evidence shows he was treated/seen in 2007 and 2010, for heart palpitations that occurred when he was 9 years old, and he did not mention this episode or treatments at the time of his enlistment. The evidence of record shows the proper RE code for Soldiers separated under the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000696
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 proper Home of Record (HOR) and his award of the Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device for actions on 13 September 2008. Evidence shows the applicant was awarded the Army Commendation Medal (3rd Award) with "V" device by permanent orders.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000698
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 | 20150000707
The applicant requests correction of her records to show she was granted constructive service credit (CSC) in recognition of her 2-year Master of Business Administration (MBA) for the entry-level grade determination of her date of rank (DOR) as a captain (CPT)/O-3 upon entry into the U.S. Army Medical Services (MS) Corps. The evidence shows she subsequently completed medical school at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, earning her Doctorate of Osteopathy (D.O.) In this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000709
The applicant requests correction of her record to show that she was separated for service incurred disability. On 11 April 2011 the applicant's commander initiated action to discharge her from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 5-17. The applicant contends that she sustained a disabling condition while on active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000711
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 September 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150000711 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant served in specialty 88D 5P, 88B, 90A, 49E, and 88A and these specialties should be reflected in item 11 of her DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * Deleting the entries "88D 5P MOTOR/RAIL TRANS 7 YRS 4 MOS//49E OPNS RES, TEST AND EVALUATION 18 YRS 5 MOS"...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000716
The applicant states, in effect, his DD Form 214 does not show he was awarded three BSM's as shown on the printout provided by the National Personnel Records Center. His unit in Vietnam was cited for award of the PUC, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, and Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation during his period of assignment. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000720
The applicant was eligible to transfer his education benefits under the TEB prior to retirement, but there is no documentary evidence he did so. As evidence to support his application, he provided a milConnect form that shows he was not eligible to transfer the benefits to his spouse and child. Further, there is insufficient evidence to support a conclusion that a formal hearing is necessary to serve the interest of justice in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000724
BOARD DATE: 10 September 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150000724 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). _______ _ _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 | 20150000725
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000730
On 1 April 1986, the applicants immediate commander notified the applicant that he was initiating separation action against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14, for misconduct. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000734
The applicant provides copies of his NGB Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service), the results of his application to the Florida Army National Guard (FLARNG), his VA Rating Decision, a three-page letter from his counsel and his Informal Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) Proceedings. Counsel states, in effect, that the applicant was diagnosed by the VA as having an unfitting condition of PTSD while he was still serving in the FLARNG and was given a service-connected disability...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000735
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) to show the Army Commendation Medal and Army Achievement Medal. The applicant has not provided and the record does not contain any verifiable evidence that she was authorized and awarded the Army Commendation Medal or the Army Achievement Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000736
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) as follows: * Item 9a (Type of Separation), from Release from Military Control to Discharged * Item 9c (Authority and Reason), from paragraph 14-15a, Army Regulation (AR) 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel) and Separation Program Designator (SPD) YKG, should be deleted * Item 9e (Character of Service) from Not Applicable to Honorable 2. On 23 January 1979, the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000737
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his service number on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show "xx 019 xxx" instead of "xx 193 xxx." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 2 of his DD Form 214 to show the correct service number as "xx 019 xxx" as it...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000738
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his discharge documents to show he is authorized the Glider Badge and the Prisoner of War (POW) Medal. Any person convicted of misconduct or a criminal charge by a U.S. military tribunal or who receives less than an honorable discharge based on actions while a POW or whose conduct was not in accord with the Code of Conduct, and whose actions are documented by U.S. military records are ineligible for the medal. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000739
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 431-XX-XXXX instead of 436-XX-XXXX. His DD Form 214 shows his SSN as 436-XX-XXXX. All of his service personnel records show his SSN as 436-XX-XXXX.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000740
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to add the Air Assault Badge and Kuwait Liberation Medal (KLM). The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) issued to him at this time shows the Saudi Arabia KLM (KLM-SA) among the awards listed. The available evidence includes official orders announcing the applicants award of the Air Assault Badge and this award is not currently listed on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000742
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge. However, his records do show that NJP was imposed against him on four separate occasions, that his commander notified him that he was to appear before a board of officers to determine if he should be separated from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13 for unfitness due to his frequent involvement in incidents of a discreditable nature with military and civilian...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000743
His DA Form 66 (Officer Qualification Record) shows in: a. item 17 (Foreign Service), he served in the Republic of Vietnam from 3 June 1968 to 27 November 1968; b. item 18 (Record of Assignments), he was assigned to the 187th Aviation Company from 7 June 1968 to 3 November 1968; c. item 18, he was in a patient status from 4 to 26 November 1968 at the U.S. Army Hospital, Camp Zama, Japan; and d. item 22 (Campaigns), he was credited for the Vietnam 6th Campaign. Therefore, it would be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000744
On 19 June 1972, charges were preferred against the applicant for being AWOL from on or about 30 November 1971 until on or about 17 May 1972. On 19 June 1972, he voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial after consulting with counsel who advised him of the basis for his contemplated trial by court-martial for an offense punishable by a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge; the effects of requesting discharge under the provisions of Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000747
His National Guard Bureau Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) shows his POB as San Diego, Texas. He provided his birth certificate which shows his POB as San Diego, Texas. ____________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 | 20150000748
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Army Commendation Medal. An Army Commendation Medal Certificate, dated 3 February 1969, wherein it shows he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service in Vietnam during the period February 1968 to January 1969. b. Regrettably, in the absence of orders, there is insufficient evidence to correct his DD Form 214 to show award of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000749
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: * his social security number (SSN) as XXX-XX-X9XX * award of the Bronze Star Medal with 1st Oak Leaf Cluster with "V" Device 2. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to show them. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the current SSN shown in item...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000752
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 29 June 1971 through 28 June 1974 and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000755
The applicant requests correction of her records to show she was medically discharged based on a service-connected physical disability. A review of the applicant's military personnel records failed to reveal a copy of her Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) or Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) proceedings. It also shows, in pertinent part: * on 23 December 2005, she was discharged from the RA due to chronic pain in her right hip; the injury was deemed as sustained prior to service * in 2006, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000759
On 22 October 2014, the USARC G-1 disapproved his request for an ETP because: * he was REFRAD on 31 May 2014 * he was appointed as a commissioned officer in the USAR on 1 June 2014 * his Written Agreement for the OAB was signed on 1 June 2014 * the USARC policy states the Written Agreement must be administered 180 days prior to the REFRAD 8. In a memorandum to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR), dated 7 January 2015, subject: Request to Reverse (Applicant's) ETP...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000763
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 September 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150000763 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant was scrolled as a USAR major on 4 March 2014 and was given a date of rank of the same date. In the processing of this case a staff advisory opinion was obtained from the U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC) at Fort Knox, Kentucky which opines the applicant accepted a transfer to the USAR, which required her to be scrolled as a commissioned officer in the USAR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000764
If the applicant seeks correction of her retired pay records to show her current name, she is advised that a retired service member can request a change to their official military records at any time. _________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) AR20100016239 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000767
His record contains general orders Number 3083 published by Headquarters, 101st Airborne Division, dated 7 April 1969, awarding him the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious achievement from 1 October 1968 to 28 February 1969 for his service in Vietnam. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states a bronze service star will be awarded for wear on the Vietnam Service Medal for participation in each campaign. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000770
The notification advised the FSM that he had 90 days to enroll in the RCSBP or he could enroll in the SBP at the time he applied for retired pay at age 60. However, there is no evidence to show that he attempted to enroll in the SBP within 1 year of his marriage to the applicant. Three options are available: (A) elect to decline enrollment and choose at age 60 whether to start SBP participation; (B) elect that a beneficiary receive an annuity if they die before age 60 but delay payment of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000771
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 applicant's OMPF contains official orders showing he was awarded the BSM (2nd Award) with V Device and one PH for wounds he received in action on 10 February 1970. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000773
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 August 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150000773 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests award of the Iraq Campaign Ribbon and inclusion of his period of service in Iraq on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding the following awards to his DD Form 214: * Army Achievement...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000774
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 the Vietnam Service Medal. On 28 April 2010, in response to his request for correction of his DD Form 214 to show the National Defense Service Medal and his service in Vietnam, the ABCMR determined that he served a qualifying period of service for award of the National...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000776
Her discharge orders show her rank as specialist. However, the evidence of record shows that at the time the applicant was discharged from the USAR on 5 November 1996 she held the rank of specialist/E-4. There is no evidence which shows she was recommended and selected for promotion to sergeant by proper authority prior to her discharge on 5 November 1996.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000779
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States report of Transfer or Discharge), DA Form 256A (Honorable Discharge Certificate), and DA Form 3522 (Certificate of Appreciation) be corrected to show his correct Social Security Number (SSN). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing on his DD Form 214, DA Form 256A and DA Form 3522 (if still available) the SSN that is reflected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000781
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he is entitled to nonregular (Reserve) retired pay. He was honorably discharged from the ARNG on 28 September 1979 for expiration term of service. The applicant's ARNG retirement points history statement, prepared on 11 December 2003, shows he completed 17 years and 2 days of qualifying service for retired pay.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000783
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000784
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge upgraded to general, under honorable conditions. He has returned to Evas Village on many occasions as an alumnus to visit with staff and discuss his personal and professional experiences since completing treatment. The applicant contends that his military records should be corrected to show his UOTHC discharge upgraded to general, under honorable conditions because...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000787
On 28 April 1983, he was honorably released from active duty in the rank of SPC and he was transferred to the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR). His record does not contain any evidence that shows he ever requested or was denied attendance at a military school. In the absence of evidence that shows he was promoted to the rank of SGT and satisfactorily served in the rank of SGT during his service in the USAR prior to his transfer to the Retired Reserve on 30 May 2004, there is insufficient evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000790
The Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. The evidence of record shows that during the period covered by his DD Form 214 he completed tours in Germany and Korea totaling over 9 years of overseas service and this foreign service is captured in item 12f of his DD Form 214. His service in Korea qualifies him for award of the Korea Defense Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000791
The applicant also acknowledged she understood that if she received a discharge/character of service that is less than honorable conditions she may apply to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) or ABCMR for upgrading her discharge. The applicant's DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows she entered active duty this period on 26 January 1988 and she was discharged on 29 October 1990 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b, with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000792
The applicant states: * he completed 5 years of service with no adverse action * one incident shouldn't constitute a discharge UOTHC without a fair review of his service record * he received two letters of commendation * he served in Southwest Asia 3. There is no evidence that shows he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000793
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) by showing his correct social security number (SSN). Those documents showing the number he now claims to be correct include: * DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 6 September 1966 * SO# 293, Fort Hood, Texas, dated 6 December 1967 3.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000794
He departed Korea in the rank of PV2 on 1 November 1956 and was transferred to Fort Sheridan, Illinois where he was honorably released from active duty (REFRAD) on 1 December 1956 in the rank of PV2 (permanent) with a date of rank of 4 August 1956. A review of the available records failed to reveal why the applicant was reduced in grade from temporary E-3 to permanent E-2 and the applicant has not provided evidence to show that he should not have been reduced in grade. Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000797
The separation authority approved the recommendation to discharge the applicant on 16 March 1983, and directed he receive a General Discharge Certificate. The applicant was discharged on 4 April 1983, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9, by reason of drug abuse rehabilitative failure. The evidence of record shows he was enrolled in the ADAPCP after a positive urinalysis test.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000798
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the following awards: * Bronze Star Medal * Army Good Conduct Medal * Vietnam Service Medal with bronze service star * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar * Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal * Presidential Unit Citation 2. The applicant requested correction of his DD Form 214 to show...