ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088155C070403
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be reinstated to his state Active/Guard Reserve (AGR) position in the Louisiana Army National Guard (LAARNG) and be allowed to complete his enlistment. The applicant was separated from active duty and transferred to the LAARNG on 7 January 1999. As previously noted, the Board does not have the authority to reinstate the applicant to his position in the AGR or as a member of the LAARNG.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088156C070403
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: However, the record does include a properly constituted separation document (DD Form 214) that contains the authority and reason for his discharge. The record also confirms that the applicant was discharged under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, for the good of the service, in lieu of court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088158C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. As supporting evidence, the applicant provides a memorandum from the U. S. Army Reserve Personnel Command (AR-PERSCOM) dated 1 July 2002 explaining the results of the Special Review Board's consideration of her NCOER appeal; two nonrated statements dated 1 July 2002 reference the two removed NCOERs; and the modified third NCOER (for the period ending June 1998). Paragraph...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088161C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. In 1971 the Army Board for Correction of Military Records denied the applicant's petition to have his records corrected to show that he was retired by reason of physical disability. His records indicate that at some point after the applicant's 1968 discharge from active duty, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) granted the applicant a combined disability rating of 30...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088163C070403
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: However, the record does include a properly constituted separation document (DD Form 214) that confirms the authority and reason for the applicant’s discharge. By regulation, SPD code KFS and RE-4 code are the proper codes to assign members separating under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, in lieu or trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088164C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. At the time, chapter 6 prescribed procedures to deny reenlistment to soldiers whose immediate separation under administrative procedures was not warranted but whose reentry into, or service beyond ETS with, the Active Army was not in the best interest of the military service. The Board notes that there is evidence of record to show the applicant had failed BNCOC twice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088165C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) prescribes Army policy and procedures concerning awards. Although, the applicant’s DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) shows he was awarded an infantry MOS and served with an infantry unit while assigned to Southwest Asia, there is no evidence in the available records that the applicant was personally “present under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088170C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 13 July 1967, he enlisted in the Army in Memphis, Tennessee, for 3 years in the pay grade of E-1. There is no evidence of record that shows that the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board’s 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088173C070403
U. S. Army Infantry Center, Fort Benning, GA dated 27 March 1986; the front page of his Medical Evaluation Board Proceedings; the front page of his DA Form 199 (Physical Evaluation Board Proceedings); Commander, U. S. Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA) message 301130Z October 1987, subject: Enlisted Disability Separation; and separation orders dated 29 October 1987. Item 12h shows his date of grade as 8 October 1987. The evidence of record shows the applicant was reduced from PFC to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088176C070403
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: In the item by item instructions for preparation of the DD Form 214 contained in this regulation it states, in effect, to enter all awards authorized by and in the sequence listed in the awards regulation that were earned by the member while on active duty, as verified by the PQR. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant enlisted for and was trained in MOS 11B (Infantryman), which is the MOS that is properly listed in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088177C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. In support of his application, he submits a copy of his WD AGO Form 53; an Honorable Discharge Certificate, dated 22 July 1949; an Honorable Discharge Certificate, dated 12 March 1953; an Honorable Discharge Certificate, dated 14 May 1956; a Ration Card for the ration period 8 November 1948 to 6 February 1949; and his personal accounts of activities in Korea. There is no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088180C070403
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (SPD Codes) provides the specific authorities (regulatory or directive), reasons for separating soldiers from active duty, and the SPD codes to be entered on the DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088181C070403
He had served 1 year, 10 months and 23 days of total active service and his DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD indicates that he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) and the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Bade with M-14 Rifle Bar. The applicant's records clearly show that he was awarded the Purple Heart, the Parachutist Badge and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal; however, for reasons that are not explained in the available records, they...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088182C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his discharge be upgraded. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088184C070403
I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The available evidence of record fails to show that the applicant was wounded as a result of enemy action and entitled to an award of the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him the CIB and showing that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088185C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: Correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show that he served in Panama. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088186C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: On 25 August 1972, the convening authority approved only so much of the sentence as provided for a reduction to pay grade E-1, a bad conduct discharge, confinement at hard labor for 2 years and total forfeitures.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088187C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The Board considered the following evidence: DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law and regulations, it is concluded:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088188C070403
In support of his application, the applicant submitted a copy of his DD Form 214, with an effective date of separation of 10 October 1950; a NA Form 13038 prepared by the National Personnel Records Center for the period 11 October 1950 to 20 September 1956; a DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, with an effective date of 22 June 1959; a copy of General Orders Number 329, Headquarters, 40th Infantry Division, dated 4 December 1952; 2 pages...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088191C070212
Counsel requests correction of the applicant’s DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show award of the Purple Heart, along with other decorations. Once the Korean War Service Medal has been authorized by the Department of the Air Force, the applicant may apply to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records to add this foreign award to his DD Form 214. Evidence of record shows that the applicant is eligible for award of the United Nations...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088192C070403
Evidence of record shows the applicant received two awards of the Bronze Star Medal. However, evidence of record shows the applicant participated in six campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which are not correctly shown by award of one silver service star and one bronze service star for wear on his Vietnam Service Medal. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088235C070403
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, while serving in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN). Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant’s DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) shows that he was awarded the Purple Heart, the Vietnam Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Vietnam Campaign...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088237C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show that he enlisted in the Army on 19 June 1962 for a period of 3 years. The Board noted the applicant’s entitlement to award of the Tank Weapons component bar for the Sharpshooter Badge and determined that his records should be corrected administratively.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088241C070403
I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. There are no orders in the applicant's service personnel records awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge or the Combat Action Ribbon. According to DA Pamphlet 672-3, Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register, dated 29 January 1988, which lists unit awards received by units serving in Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088243C070403
In accordance with Army Regulation 15-185, the application and the available military records pertinent to the corrective action requested were reviewed to determine whether to authorize a formal hearing, recommend that the records be corrected without a formal hearing, or to deny the application without a formal hearing if it is determined that insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of probable material error or injustice. It states, in pertinent...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088245C070403
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device and any awards and decorations to which he may be entitled. There is no evidence that the applicant was recommended for or awarded the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant served in an infantry MOS or served in active ground combat while an assigned member of an infantry company in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088246C070403
The applicant requests that his Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) be corrected to include the Combat Medical Badge, the Vietnam Campaign Medal w/Device 60 and the Purple Heart. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) prescribes Army policy, criteria, and administrative instructions concerning award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM). That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by amending the DD Form 214 of the individual concerned to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088248C070403
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant’s DD Form 214, which was signed in his own hand, shows that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze service star, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. There also is no evidence the applicant was disqualified by his unit commander for award of the Good Conduct Medal. Therefore, he is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088249C070403
Counsel requests that the Board grant the applicant's request. For Vietnam service, one OSB is authorized for each period of 6 months active Federal service as a member of a U.S. Service in Vietnam from 1 July 1958 to 28 March 1973. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this unit award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088257C070403
The applicant’s DD Form 214 shows the Vietnam Service Medal as an authorized award. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing the applicant was awarded the first award of the Good Conduct Medal for the period 10 April 1968 through 20 June 1969. That the applicant's DD Form 214 be corrected by showing that he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, the Air Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088261C070403
Paragraph 2-13 of the awards regulation contains guidance on awarding the Vietnam Service Medal and states, in pertinent part, that a bronze service star is authorized with this award for each campaign participated in while serving in the RVN. In order to support awarding the PH, there must be evidence to show that the wound or injury for which the award was being made was the direct result of or caused by enemy action. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088263C070403
It is appropriate to award the applicant the Good Conduct Medal for his period of service from 6 July 1965 through 21 June 1967. His records should also be corrected to show he was authorized and awarded the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Air Crew Member Badge, and the Expert Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar.9. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by: a. awarding him the Good Conduct Medal; and, b. correcting his records to show he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088264C070403
Counsel stated that evidence was presented at the applicant's administrative separation board by two psychiatrists, one of whom was of the opinion that the applicant had a Personality Disorder and one whom stated the applicant did not. It was this doctor's opinion that the applicant was not suffering from any mental disorder, most particularly a Personality Disorder. The Board also notes that the DSM-IV appears to support Major P___'s testimony that an Adjustment Disorder was consistent...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088278C070403
I certify that hereinafter is recorded the record of consideration of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. On 29 March 1976, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant’s request for an upgrade of his discharge. Paragraph 10b(3) provides that separation action by the commander exercising general court-martial jurisdiction prior to board action may direct discharge because of unfitness of an individual who has waived hearing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088282C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Accordingly, on 13 September 1984, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 3, as a result of a duly reviewed and affirmed special court-martial conviction. There is no evidence of record that shows that the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board’s 15-year...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088284C070403
The applicant requests, in essence, that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show award of the Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm. The available evidence supports correction of the applicant's records to show award of the Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief and to excuse failure to timely file.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088286C070403
I certify that hereinafter is recorded the record of consideration of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. In accordance with Army Regulation 15-185, the application and the available military records pertinent to the corrective action requested were reviewed to determine whether the application was filed within the time established by statute, and if not, whether it would be in the interest of justice to waive the failure to timely...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088292C070403
The applicant requests, in effect that his undesirable discharge (UD) be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD). The separation document also verifies that at the time of his discharge, he had completed 1 year, 10 months, and 24 days of creditable active military service, and he had accrued 470 days of time lost due to AWOL. Therefore, the Board concludes that it would be appropriate and serve the interest of equity to upgrade his discharge to a general, under honorable conditions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088294C070403
The applicant requests that his discharge be upgraded to general or honorable and that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) dated 26 January 1983 show his first period of service as honorable. BOARD DETERMINATION/RECOMMENDATION: As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing he was eligible for a complete and unconditional separation from the military service at the time of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088295C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. There is no evidence, nor has the applicant provided any, that his period of active duty was for other than training purposes. Evidence available to the Board confirms that the applicant's period of active duty between March and September 1959 was for the purpose of undergoing training.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088302C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Accordingly, he was discharged under honorable conditions on 24 February 1976, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206, due to his conviction by civil authorities. Chapter 14 establishes policy and prescribes procedures for separating members for misconduct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088306C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The Board considered the applicant's contention that his military records do not show that he was a military driving instructor when he was in the Philippines. Therefore, the Board determined that there is insufficient evidence on which to award these marksmanship qualification badges.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088310C070403
The Board considered the following evidence: Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge. The applicant’s assertion that the period of active duty service entered in Item 12c of his DD Form 214 is incorrect and that the 449 days he spent on excess leave should not have been included in this period was also carefully considered.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088316C070212
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 11 March 2004 DOCKET NUMBER: AR2003088316 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show: that he is known by a different name and gender; that he was awarded the Bronze...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088317C070403
Once the Korean War Service Medal has been authorized by the Department of the Air Force, the applicant may apply to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records to add this foreign award to his DD Form 214. The Board noted there is no evidence of record which shows that he was awarded the Purple Heart or that he was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action. Evidence of record shows the applicant served in two campaigns during his service in Korea.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088318C070403
The applicant states that the FSM should have been awarded the MH for his performance in action. TAPC-PDA Form 738-1, Senior Army Decorations Board Recommendation Medal of Honor Board, dated 19 October 1995, and signed by the Board President, indicates that the SADB unanimously recommended disapproval of award of the MH to the FSM. Evidence of record shows that the FSM was recognized by the Army for his extraordinary heroism by award of the DSC.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088329C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable or a general discharge. On 9 April 1975, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant’s request for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088332C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable or a general discharge. However, the applicant was convicted by a special court-martial on three occasions for being AWOL and he had charges pending against him for being AWOL a fourth time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088334C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 27 October 1982, after consulting with legal counsel and being advised of the basis for the contemplated trial by court-martial, the maximum permissible punishment authorized under the UCMJ, and of the possible effects of an UOTHC discharge, the applicant voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service, under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088339C070403
On 20 December 1973, the separation authority approved the applicant’s request for discharge and directed that he be discharged for the good of the service under other than honorable conditions and furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. There is no indication in the available records to show that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board within its 15-year statute of limitations. The Board determined that the evidence presented and the merits of this case are...