ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001053
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 August 20152 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20150001053 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence of record shows the applicant was admitted to the hospital on 6 March 1945, due to a self-inflicted GSW. _______ _ __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 | 20150001056
The applicant requests approval to transfer his educational benefits under the provisions of the Post-9/11 Transfer of Benefits (TEB) program to his dependents. Even if he had gotten out of the Army with an approved transfer request, the service obligation would have precluded his dependents from being approved for the benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Also, he was advised that the Post-9/11 GI Bill is still his to use; however, his dependents are not eligible to use...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001057
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of the following items on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge): * item 3 (Social Security Number (SSN)) * item 5a (Grade, Rate or Rank) * item 5b (Pay Grade) * item 6 (Date of Rank) * item 10c (Date Inducted) * item 23b (Related Civilian Occupation and Dictionary of Occupational Titles (D.O.T) Number) * item 27b (Amount of Allotment) * item 27c (Month Allotment Discontinued) * item 30 (Remarks) 2. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001058
She further requests that her DA Form 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Report (OER)) for the period 16 June 2012 through 15 June 2013 (hereafter referred to as the contested OER) be corrected as follows: * remove all references to it being a referred report * change the APFT entry in Part IVc to read "APFT: PASS DATE: 20130601" * remove the comment in Part V (Performance and Potential Evaluation (Rater)) "failed to perform a record APFT during this rating period" 2. A DA Form 705, dated 16 November...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001062
His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged under honorable conditions (general) on 12 August 1997, under the provisions Army Regulation 600-8-24, paragraph 3-13 or 3-15, by reason of resignation for the good of the service and given the SPD code of "DFS." Army Regulation 600-8-24 (Officer Transfers and Discharges) prescribes the officer transfers from active duty to the Reserve Component and discharge functions for all officers on active duty for 30 days or more. However, his records do not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001063
His NGB Form 600-7-5-R-E, dated 1 February 2011, shows he enlisted for the SLRP incentive of up to $50,000.00. In December 2014, NGB disapproved his request for an ETP because: * he did not contract for the incentive at the time of enlistment and is not eligible for retroactive entitlement * his contract/bonus addendum has unauthorized pen and ink changes * his bonus control number was requested after the date of enlistment 3. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001064
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he applied to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits to his family members before he retired on 31 October 2009. Service members must have served on active duty in the Regular Army or as a Reserve member ordered to active duty under Title 10, U.S. Code, sections 688, 12301(a), 12301(d), 12301(g), 12302, and 12304 (orders in support of contingency operations, i.e., mobilization), and must have received an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001066
Soldiers flagged for adverse action will be reintegrated by the commander onto the recommended list if the case is closed favorably (provided otherwise qualified) without re-appearance before a promotion board. The applicant contends her record should be corrected to show she was promoted to the rank of SGT effective 1 April 2014 instead of 1 January 2015. The INSCOM IG's findings suggest the applicant's command failed to reintegrate her on the PSL as a result of incorrect information...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001068
On 28 January 2003, he was honorably released from active duty. On 28 February 2006, he retired from active duty and he was placed on the Retired List effective 1 March 2006. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant filed his application and the Army approved his request to transfer Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits to his dependents prior to his retirement, provided all other program eligibility...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001069
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he transferred educational benefits to his wife and children. He contacted milConnect and was informed he needed to submit a request to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records because, at the time he retired, his wife and daughter had 0 months. His son has used 15 months of the benefits and will not be using the remaining 21 months.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001071
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides: * two certificates for completion of Army courses * orders awarding her military occupational specialty (MOS) 71L (Administrative Specialist) * orders awarding her the additional skill identifier (ASI) F5 (Postal Operations) * deployment orders from 1 March 2000 to 20 September 2000 * NATO Medal Certificate * an undated Certificate of Achievement CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001087
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 the Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM). Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to support awarding him the SWASM in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001089
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM). 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 Medal (1st Award) for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity during the period 25 May 1995 through 24 May 1998; and b. adding to his DD Form 214 the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001091
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show: * Bronze Star Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Bar 2. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. The available evidence of record shows the applicant participated in two campaigns.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001094
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There is no evidence in the available records to show that he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations. The applicant has not provided sufficient mitigating evidence to show an error or an injustice in his separation processing.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001099
On 26 November 1982, the applicant's company commander initiated action against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 11 (Entry Level Performance and Conduct Trainee Discharge Program). Records show the applicant's separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 11, based on entry level performance and conduct was administratively correct and in compliance with applicable regulations in effect at the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001103
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states: a. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the AGCM (1st Award) based on completion of a qualifying period of active Federal service from 26 October 1965 to 25 October 1967 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: * Purple Heart for wounds he received in action on 14 November 1966 *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001105
His record contains a DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document - Armed Forces of the United States), dated 4 June 2002, wherein it shows he enlisted in the Missouri Army National Guard (MOARNG) in the rank of SPC on that date for a period of 5 years and 30 weeks. His record contains a DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award), dated 3 December 2004, wherein his immediate commander recommended him for award of the Army Achievement Medal (2nd Award) for the period 15 July to 3 December 2004...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001108
On 2 April 2013, the applicant's company commander notified him she intended to initiate separation action under the provisions of paragraph 14-12c(2) (Commission of a serious offense - abuse of illegal drugs), Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations). The applicant provides: a. The applicant requests his RE code be changed from RE-4 to RE-1 so that he can reenter the Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001109
The applicant states his Gulf War service and his medals are not shown on his DD Form 214. The applicant provides his DD Form 214. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states: a.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001122
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he elected the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) Option C (elect a beneficiary receive an annuity immediately upon their death if before age 60 - full coverage) for his spouse upon their marriage on 11 September 2010. A qualified RC member, who was married, would automatically be enrolled in the RCSBP under Option C, spouse and child(ren) coverage based on full retired pay, unless spouse concurrence was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001124
Counsel requests, in effect, correction of the applicant's disability findings to add the following medical conditions to his existing unfitting condition and increase his disability rating for medical retirement: * ankle instability * knee instability 2. e. At no time was the applicant's knee or ankle injury considered by the MEB for referral to the PEB. Counsel provided: a. medical records, dated in 2000, which show the applicant sprained his right ankle while walking/running and he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001126
He had served 3 years, 9 months and 4 days of active service and his DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD shows his year of birth as 1971. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing his year of birth on his DD Form 214 as 1951 instead of 1971. 2.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001127
The applicant requests an upgrade of his bad conduct discharge to a general discharge under honorable conditions. 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. His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001128
The applicant requests correction of the former service member's (FSM) records to show his award of two Bronze Star Medals, the Air Medal with 7th Oak Leaf Cluster, and the Army Commendation Medal. It would be appropriate to award the applicant the Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for his period of service from 15 March 1968 through 1 January 1971. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the FSM the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001129
His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 16 August 1980 shows his SSN as "505-xx-xxxx." His enlistment documents, documents throughout his OMPF, his DD Form 214, and his discharge documents from the NMARNG and the USAR all show his SSN as "505-xx-xxxx." _______ _ __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 | 20150001131
A review of his personnel service records failed to show evidence and he did not provide any evidence showing he was awarded the Purple Heart. The applicant's records contain orders awarding him the Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star Medal, and Air Medal (2nd through 26th Award). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * Deleting the Air Medal and Vietnam Service Medal from his DD Form 214 for the period...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001132
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show eligibility for award of the Arrowhead Device and any unit citations awarded during his in-country service in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) during 1968 through 1969. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) lists the unit awards received by units serving in Vietnam. Therefore, there is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001134
The applicant requests correction of his military records by upgrading his general discharge to an honorable discharge. On 20 May 1982, the separation authority approved the applicant's recommendation for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-31, and directed the applicant be furnished a DD Form 257A (General Discharge Certificate). Accordingly, on 28 May 1982, the applicant was discharged.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001135
The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier request for correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the: * Army Good Conduct Medal * Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) with two bronze service stars * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device 1960 (RVNCM) 2. The applicant provides: * Self-Authored Statement * Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) letter with original Record of Proceedings * DA Form 20 (Enlisted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001136
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 | 20150001138
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service for any period between 27 July 1950 and 27 July 1954, 1 January 1961 and 14 August 1974, 2 August 1990 and 30 November 1995, and 11 September 2001 and a date to be determined. The National Defense Service Medal was not an authorized award during the applicant's period of service from 16 January 1976 through 18 December 1978. In view of the above evidence,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001139
She is the only former spouse of the FSM. A review of the FSM's records indicated the FSM elected former spouse coverage, naming the applicant as the beneficiary upon his retirement. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing the FSM made a voluntary change in election from "former spouse" coverage to "spouse" coverage on 9 April 2008 and that the former spouse (the applicant) concurred with his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001140
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Counsel requests that the Board consider the applicants request for clemency. The applicant was serving in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) on active duty in the rank of colonel (COL) when his request for sanctuary retirement was approved by the U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC) on 26 November 2006 with an effective date of 30 April 2008.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001142
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show both of his reenlistment periods vice showing only his immediate reenlistment as 19 May 2008 to 14 June 2012. The applicant provides, and his record contains, a DD Form 4, dated 2 February 2009, wherein it shows he reenlisted on that date in the RA for a period of 4 years at the 632nd Maintenance Company, 87th CSSB, Fort Stewart, GA. 4. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001143
On 20 October 2013, the applicant signed an affiliation bonus agreement in which he agreed to serve as a civil affairs officer in a civil affairs unit for a period of 3 years in return for a $20,000 affiliation bonus. While the applicant did enter into an OAB agreement, there is a disparity in the OAB agreement in that it states two different amounts. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001147
The applicant states her official date of rank (DOR) to LTC was 1 November 2010. The evidence of record shows she was placed on the retired list as a MAJ because she completed less than the required 3 year service obligation in the rank of LTC. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to correcting her retirement orders to show her rank as LTC, placing her on the retired list as an LTC, or correcting her DD Form 214 to show her rank as LTC.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001148
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests removal of a March 2006 General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR) from his record. The applicant provides: * his personal description of the circumstances surrounding the reprimand * an October 2014 request for the Adjutant General, Pennsylvania Army National Guard (PAARNG) to remove the GOMOR * the PAARNG Adjutant Generals response directing the applicant to apply to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001149
The applicant, the mother of the deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart and the Combat Action Badge. A review of the FSM's military personnel records failed to reveal orders or other evidence that he was awarded the Purple Heart or Combat Action Badge. Thus, there is insufficient evidence to support award of the Combat Action Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001150
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his primary military occupational specialty (MOS) as 68W (Health Care Specialist (Combat Medic)) exclusively, as opposed to incorrect MOSs that are currently shown. The applicant provides: a. His record contains a DD Form 214C that shows he served in Iraq from 20090910-20100726.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001156
Counsel further requests the applicant's personal appearance before the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR). 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001158
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 applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001159
The applicant provides copies of a letter from the National Personnel Records Center; certificate, citation and orders for the Bronze Star Medal; Army Commendation Medal Certificate; DD Form 214 for the period 13 May 1970 to 22 February 1972; DD Form 214 and Honorable Discharge Certificate for the period 6 through 12 May 1970; NGB Form 22 (National Guard Bureau Report of Separation and Record of Service) for the period 17 April 1972 to 16 July 1973; State of Illinois discharge orders; and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001167
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 | 20150001169
The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier request for an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions and removal of the Record of Proceedings under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) from his military records. On 4 December 2014 after carefully considering the evidence of record and the evidence presented by the applicant, the ABCMR denied his request for an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions and removal of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001170
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show the Vietnam Service Medal and Vietnam Campaign Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states: a. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting from item 18f of his DD Form 214 the entry, "0-7-0" and adding the entry, "USARPAC 0-7-12" * adding to item 26 of this form: * Vietnam Service Medal with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001175
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge to a general discharge (GD). On 16 January 1979, the discharge authority approved the discharge 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 Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001176
The applicant states, in effect, that he enlisted into the DEP in October 1971 and his DD Form 214 does not reflect this time. He enlisted in the Regular Army and entered active duty on 18 April 1972 and his DD Form 214 correctly shows this. Accordingly, his DEP time is properly depicted on his DD Form 214; therefore, there is no basis to change his DD Form 214 and there is no basis to grant his requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001180
On 10 June 2010, the applicant was notified that he was being recommended for discharge due to a pattern of misconduct. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD) Codes) prescribes the specific authorities (regulatory, statutory, or other directives) and reasons for the separation of members from active military service and the SPD codes to be used for these stated reasons. His records show he was discharged for misconduct pattern of misconduct on 5 August 2010 and he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2015 | 20150001181
The effective date of the flag is the date the Soldier was found to be in noncompliance with Army Regulation 600-9 (The AWCP). b. Paragraph 3-2b states that Soldiers not meeting body fat standards after 1 year from the date of entry into the active Army will be entered in the AWCP and flagged under the provisions of Army Regulation 600-8-2 by the unit commander. The evidence of record shows on 3 September 2004, the commander disapproved the applicant's award of the AGCM for the period 9...