ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000800
The applicant provides: * excerpts from Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) * DA Form 759-E (Individual Flight Record and Flight Certificate Army) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. c. Table 2-5 states eligibility for the rating of senior Army aviator requires at least 7 years of rated aviation service (of which 4 years must be as an Army aviator), holding a rating of Army aviator with at least 1,000 hours of Department of Defense aviator flight time which must include flight time as a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000801
There is no evidence that the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. b. Criterion B, intrusion symptoms: The traumatic event is persistently re-experienced in the following way(s): (one required). 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000804
His service record does not contain orders showing he was awarded the CIB. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the CIB is awarded to infantry officers and to enlisted and warrant officer persons who have an infantry MOS. The evidence of record shows the applicant completed infantry training and he was awarded MOS 1542.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000805
The available evidence shows the applicant's correct SSN was entered in his military records during the period of his active duty. Thus, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant's DD Form 214 to show his correct SSN as shown on his DD Form 398. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the current entry from item 3 of his DD Form 214 and replacing it with the SSN as shown on his DD Form 398.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000806
Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. The applicant's request for an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge was carefully considered; however, there is insufficient evidence to support his request. __________x_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000807
His records contain a DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) which shows the following entries: a. item 38 (Record of Assignments), under the headings of Conduct and Efficiency, shows the applicant received ratings of excellent throughout his term of service; b. item 33 (Appointments and Reductions) shows he was promoted to SP5 on 7 November 1969, while still in Vietnam; c. item 41 (Awards and Decorations) shows the following awards: * Vietnam Service Medal * National Defense Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000808
The applicant states, in effect: * he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 15 (Discharge for Homosexual Conduct), Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel) * he was told he would be receiving an honorable discharge * when he finally got his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) the character of service was shown as uncharacterized * he signed a DA Form 669 (Army Continuing Education System (ACES) Record) under the premise he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000810
His DD Form 214 for this period of service shows his awards as: * Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award) * Army Good Conduct Medal * National Defense Service Medal * Army Service Ribbon * Air Assault Badge * U.S. Army Lapel Button 9. The evidence of record shows the applicant served in the ROK from December 1988 to November 1989. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the following awards to the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000814
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 August 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150000814 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 | 20150000815
The applicant states: * he experienced mental health issues while serving on active duty which led to an attempted heroin overdose * he received weekly counseling for depression and substance abuse via the Sunshine Program at Fort Riley, KS * during this time he was awaiting court-martial for charges of forgery and strong-armed robbery * he was sentenced to 6 months of hard labor, reduction in rank/grade to private/E-1, forfeiture of pay, and he was later reassigned to the retraining brigade...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000816
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his two DD Form 214s (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his correct year of birth (YOB). 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 214s dated 19 February 1994 and 14 March 2006 that his correct YOB in item 5 is 1968 instead of 1969.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000817
U.S. Army Human Resources Command Orders A-06-810548, dated 9 June 2008, retained the applicant on active duty effective 6 June 2008 to participate in the Reserve Component Warriors in Transition Medical Retention Processing Program for completion of medical care and treatment. The documents from DFAS, the entries in item 18 of his DD Form 214, his historical mobilization campaign information in iPERMS, and orders retaining him on active duty are sufficient to determine his tour in Iraq was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000818
The applicant requests the officer evaluation report (OER) covering the rating period 5 March 2010 through 4 March 2011, herein referred to as the contested OER, be transferred to the restricted section of her official military personnel file (OMPF). Her 1 December 2014 written appeal of the contested OER to U.S. Army Human Resources Command was returned without action because she did not file it within 3 years of the through date of the OER. There is no evidence and the applicant has not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000821
BOARD DATE: 17 September 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150000821 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, termination of recoupment of his non-prior service enlistment bonus (NPSEB) and payment of the second half of his NPSEB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000822
On 22 August 2006, the applicant voluntarily submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service, in lieu of trial by court-martial, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), Chapter 10. 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,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000823
The applicant requests reconsideration of his request to correct his retirement orders to show that his disabilities were incurred during simulations of war, that he be issued a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) showing his disability retirement and that his percentage of disability be increased. The applicant provided a recent VA decision that shows the VA increased his disabling rating percentages. Additionally, the DD Form 214 is only issued upon separation from active duty and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000829
He has the piece of shrapnel that was taken from his arm while at the hospital. There is no medical evidence in his available record that shows he was wounded as a result of hostile action while in an active duty status. He provides a statement of support wherein one individual stated the applicant was wounded in the arm and had not shot himself.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000831
The applicant requests correction of his military records by removing a DA Form 4037 (Officer Record Brief (ORB)) from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). Army Regulation 600-8-104 (Army Military Human Resource Records Management (AMHRR)) provides the following: a. The applicant requests correction of his military records by removing an ORB from his OMPF because it has hand written notes on it and is stained.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000833
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 was awarded the ARCOM for meritorious service in Vietnam during the period April 1968 to April 1969 and is entitled to have that award added to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000835
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 X2X-5X-9XXX vice X3X-1X-2XXX. The evidence of record confirms when the applicant enlisted in the USAR DEP and the RA he listed his SSN as X3X-1X-2XXX and this is the SSN he used throughout his active duty service. His DD Form 214 correctly shows his SSN as X3X-1X-2XXX, the SSN he used at the time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000836
BOARD DATE: 12 March 2015 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150000836 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, the removal of two erroneously filed Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC) certificates from his official military personnel file (OMPF). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * removing the MUC Certificate, dated 6 March 2013, showing the MUC was awarded to Detachment, 376th...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000839
In the absence of orders to show he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal, there is insufficient evidence to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. While the applicant's service in Vietnam in an infantry MOS is not in question, there is no evidence in his records and he did not provide any evidence that shows he was personally present and under hostile fire while his unit was actively engaged in ground combat with the enemy. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000841
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He served in Vietnam from 22 January 1968 through 4 September 1969, during seven campaigns. 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 Form 214 the: * Vietnam Service Medal with one silver service star and two bronze service stars * Valorous Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000842
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his foreign service in Somalia. He states that the only foreign service recorded on his DD Form 214 is his service in Egypt. The evidence of record shows the applicant served 2 months and 22 days in Somalia and received the AFEM which is correctly annotated on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000856
Nothing in his records shows he went overseas. c. His records show he completed training and he was awarded MOS 76A. There is no evidence that the applicant served overseas and he did not have an active status after 1981.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000858
He was honorably released from active duty on 30 June 1987 to enter the U.S. Military Academy (USMA) (West Point) as a cadet. However, his record does contain a: a. DA Form 268 (Report to Suspend Favorable Personnel Actions (FLAG)), dated 29 June 1990, which shows a non-transferable FLAG was initiated on 30 April 1990 for the following reasons: * Adverse action - Court-martial * Security - Derogatory b. DD Form 214, which shows he was discharged on 7 February 1991 with an under other than...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000874
There is no evidence in the available records to show he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations. Thereafter, the type of discharge and the character of service were to be determined solely by the individual's military record during the current enlistment. A second memorandum, dated 8 February 1978, better known as the "Nelson Memorandum," expanded the review policy and specified that the presence of a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000875
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM), Bronze Star Medal (BSM), and all other awards he may be entitled to receive. He requests a thorough review of his personnel records and correction of his DD Form 214 to show the missing awards. His service record is void of evidence which shows he was recommended for or awarded the BSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000883
Item 15 (DOB) of his DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record Armed Forces of the United States) shows his DOB as 27 April 1947. The applicant's request for correction of his DD Form 214 to show his DOB as 27 April 1947 was carefully considered and was determined to have merit. The evidence of record shows the applicant consistently listed his DOB as 27 April 1947 throughout his military career.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000886
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The applicants Airborne Course Diploma is accepted as sufficient evidence to correct her DD Form 214 to show Basic Airborne Course, 3 weeks, 1988. BOARD VOTE: ___x____ ___x____ ___x____ GRANT FULL RELIEF ________ ________ ________ GRANT PARTIAL RELIEF ________ ________ ________ GRANT FORMAL HEARING ________ ________ ________ DENY APPLICATION BOARD DETERMINATION/RECOMMENDATION: The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000891
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. Regrettably, there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the CIB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000892
The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) for his service in the Republic of Vietnam. The Soldier must be an infantryman satisfactorily performing infantry duties; he must be assigned to an infantry unit of brigade, regimental, or smaller size during such time as the unit is engaged in active ground combat; and he must actively participate in such ground combat. His military service record is void of documentation that shows he actively participated in ground...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000894
The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions discharge from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) be corrected to honorable. He resigned and did not consent to an under other than honorable conditions discharge under Army Regulation 135-175, paragraph 1-13(f)(3). (3) Officer concerned waives such board proceedings and consents to discharge under conditions other than honorable.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000903
The applicant requests, in effect, his entry level status discharge be upgraded to honorable. The psychiatrist strongly recommended the applicant's administrative separation under the provisions of Army Regulation (AR) 635-200, (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 11. This provision of regulation applies to individuals who were in an entry level status and, before the date of the initiation of separation action, completed no more than 180 days of continuous active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000904
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 | 20150000906
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. He was awarded the Korean Service Medal with one bronze service star, the Combat Infantryman Badge, Presidential Unit Citation, National Defense Service Medal, and the United Nations Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000908
The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. In conjunction with the applicant's enlistment, he completed a Standard Form (SF) 93 (Report of Medical History), dated 21 September 1976, wherein he stated he was in good health. On 4 April 1979, the Army Discharge Review Board denied his request for an upgrade of his discharge and determined his discharge was both proper and equitable.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000912
It stated, in pertinent part, that the promotion of enlisted personnel to grade E-5 through E-9, appointments, grade reductions, and grade restoration were announced in orders. There is no evidence to show he was promoted to SGT. _______ _ __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 | 20150000913
Also eligible for this award are individuals who qualified for award of the Vietnam Service Medal or the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and served for less than 6 months of service but: * were wounded as a result of hostile action * were captured by hostile forces but later escaped or were rescued or released * were killed in action or otherwise in line of duty 9. Therefore, he should be awarded the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 5 January 1967 through 20...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000919
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Expert Field Medical Badge. It states award of the Expert Field Medical Badge requires that an individual must have satisfactorily completed the prescribed proficiency tests. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Expert Field Medical Badge to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000925
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her last name as "R___" and to show she was awarded the Overseas Service Ribbon. The evidence shows the applicant enlisted using the last name as "R___" and changed her last name to "W_______" while serving on active duty. She did not provide any evidence showing she changed her last name back to to "R___" while serving on active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000927
On 26 September 1996, the applicant was separated with a general discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13. A general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The evidence of record clearly shows that failure to pass the APFT was not the only reason the applicant was discharged.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000929
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests the correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 16 May 1991 to show his last name as Z__on vice Z__o. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000930
In the processing of this case a staff advisory opinion was obtained from HRC which opines that the applicant was promoted to the rank of major after obtaining the maximum time in grade as a captain and further noted that the orders assigning her to a majors position were revoked after her request for high school stabilization was approved. That regulation also provides that AGR officers selected by a mandatory board will be promoted provided they are assigned to a position in the higher...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000931
The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be changed to a medical discharge. He was honorably discharged on 25 June 1972, after serving 1 year, 10 months, and 8 days of active service for immediate reenlistment. There is no evidence in his available record and he has provided no evidence to show he was physically unfit to perform his duties at the time of discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000932
Therefore, since there is no error or injustice in her case, there is no basis to grant her request to transfer a properly filed document in her OMPF to the restricted section of her OMPF. _______ _ 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) AR20150000932 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000934
She was issued a bad conduct discharge on 30 July 2003 as a result of a court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 3. In February 2001, clemency was granted by upgrading the applicant's dishonorable discharge to a bad conduct discharge. Therefore, the applicant's service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable or a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000935
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, a medical evaluation board (MEB) be held to determine if his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) should be corrected to show in item 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation) that he was discharged from active duty on 7 May 1987 by reason of physical disability with severance pay or by reason of a medical retirement. His narrative reason...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000938
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Since his retirement he has had multiple surgeries, is currently house-bound, and is 100 percent disabled. However, because he retired from the service prior to the implementation of the Post-9/11 GI Bill Transferability Program, he is not eligible to transfer benefits under the program to his family members by law.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150000939
The applicant requests, in effect: a. correction of his military records to show he earned 10,279 retirement points and b. payment of $15,832.99 for funds not received in 2009. This retirement statute is for voluntary retirement of an officer with 20 or more years of active duty service with 10 years as a commissioned officer. Based on their records, his military retired pay is calculated on his years of service for retirement of 27 years and 20 months.