ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040001837C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 FEBRUARY 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040001837 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, in effect, that his July 1947 separation document be corrected to show that he entered military service in October or November 1945 in order to reflect his true term of military service. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040001868C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be given an antedated reenlistment contract in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) of the United States Army Reserve (USAR) in order to allow the reinstatement of his Voluntary Separation Incentive (VSI) payments. Further, it is clear USAR personnel officials support granting the applicant full relief based on the administrative errors made in the processing of his physical examination, as evidenced by the recommendation contained in the HRC, St....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040001871C070208
This regulation states that a soldier may wear the unit award permanently if the individual was assigned to, and present for duty with the unit any time during the period cited; or was attached by competent orders to, and present for duty with the unit during the entire period, or for at least 30 consecutive days of the period cited. One Purple Heart was added to his DD Form 214 on 12 January 2004; however, the evidence shows that the action to correct the applicant's record was not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040001873C070208
The applicant states, in effect, that he and his former spouse divorced on 15 September 2000 and that the court divorce decree stipulated that his former spouse would receive 44 percent of his retired pay and continued SBP coverage as a former spouse. The applicant now requests the Board reinstate former spouse SBP coverage even though the one year filing time after the divorce has elapsed. The evidence of record confirms the applicant and his former spouse were divorced on 15 September 2000.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040001888C070208
The evidence of record shows the applicant was released from active duty on 29 February 2000 in the rank of Major after completing over 21 years of ACS. The evidence of record shows the applicant was selected for promotion to LTC by a special selection board subsequent to his retirement. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing he was promoted to LTC effective 1 August 1998; b. voiding his retirement...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040001889C070208
The applicant states that he was not properly informed or counseled on which loans qualified for payment under the loan repayment program (LRP). That form contained a number of statements, to include, "If the incentive … is for the … LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM (LRP), I understand that I must disenroll from the GI Bill in order to qualify for the program … If I fail to complete the disenrollment portion of the DD Form 2366, I will not be eligible for the LRP and will become automatically...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040001891C070208
The PEB concluded, “based on a review of the objective medical evidence of record” that the applicant’s medical and physical impairment, which were rated at 10 percent, prevented reasonable performance of the duties required by his grade and military specialty. The evidence available to the Board indicates that all of the applicant’s medical conditions were considered during his disability processing, but only his PTSD and major depressive disorder were determined to render him unfit for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040001892C070208
The applicant states that information concerning his prior active service was omitted from his separation document and the medals were authorized after his separation from active duty. The Global War on Terrorism Service Medal is awarded to all Soldiers on active duty, including Reserve component Soldiers mobilized, or National Guard Soldiers activated on or after 11 September 2001 who have served 30 consecutive days or 60 nonconsecutive days in an active duty, mobilized or activated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040001895C070208
The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board. This document further shows the disposition of the applicant was disability discharge under section II, Army Regulation 615-360. The evidence includes a WD AGO Form 53-55 that contains an entry in Item 34 that indicates the applicant was never wounded/injured as a result of combat action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040001901C070208
Kenneth Lapin | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that a 1996 Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, UCMJ (Uniform Code of Military Justice) be expunged from the restricted portion of his OMPF (Official Military Personnel File). Although the applicant may perceive that retention of the UCMJ action on his restricted fiche might somehow be prejudicial to his career, there is no basis to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040001910C070208
Susan Powers | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The Government of Vietnam awarded this medal to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam during the period 1 March 1961 through 28 March 1973. 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 sustained on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040001920C070208
After arriving at the USARIEM, he discovered that other individuals who were selected for the same program, enlisted under the same program, and had similar credentials as his were granted accelerated promotions to the pay grade of E-5 by the Board, based on the same circumstances that occurred in his case. Army Regulation 601-210 further states that personnel approved for enlistment under this program will be enlisted in the pay grade of E-4 based on possession of a bachelor’s degree and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040001923C070208
On 5 February 1963, a summary court-martial convicted the applicant of unlawfully receiving US currency of about $40.00, property of another Soldier, on 31 December 1963. He had completed 1 year, 5 months and 23 days of active military service. The applicant's entire record of service was taken into consideration and it was determined that he has provided no evidence to establish a basis for the upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040001924C070208
Delia R. Trimble | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. At that time, he completed a DA Form 4240 (Data for Payment of Retired Army Personnel) and declined to participate in the SBP. Retiring members and spouses were to be informed of the SBP options and effects.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040001941C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to reflect that he completed the Special Forces Officer Course, the Infantry Officer Advance Course, and that he was awarded "SF Identifier 3." The applicant provides: a. DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period 29 November 1965 through 30 November 1968. b. The applicant ostensibly wants his DD Form 214 corrected to show that he completed the Special Forces Officer Course,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040001945C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his separation document (DD Form 214) by including all awards to which he is entitled and by documenting his overseas service in Vietnam, Korea and Okinawa. The separation documents regulation in effect at the time specified that the Item 24 entry would include all awards awarded or authorized as taken from the Enlisted Qualification Record (DA Form 20). Item 24 of the applicant’s DD Form 214, as amended in the two DD Forms 215 he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040001958C070208
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart, Army Good Conduct Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, and Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm. The applicant is requesting that his 11 August 1969 DD Form 214 be corrected in that awards that he is entitled to are not reflected on that form; however, the applicant’s military service continued after that date, and he was placed on the temporary...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040001962C070208
The applicant provides the following documents in support of his application: Separation Document (DD Form 214), ARNG Oath of Office (NGB Form 337), ARNG Special Orders Number 95, ARNG Separation Document (NGB Form 22), ARNG Separation Orders, ARNG Special Orders Number 42. A promotion memorandum issued by the United States Army Reserve Personnel Command (ARPERSCOM), dated 25 October 2001, authorized the applicant’s promotion to CW3 with a DOR of 19 September 2001. The evidence of record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040001966C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 FEBRUARY 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040001966 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 records be corrected to show award of the Combat Medical Badge and the Bronze Star Medal, and that he be issued those awards. The applicant’s military records are not available to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040001970C070208
Peter B. Fisher | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, that Item 10c (Date Inducted) of his 24 October 1971 separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected to reflect the correct year. The evidence of record confirms the applicant was inducted into the Army and entered active duty on 17 March 1970, as evidenced by the DD Form 47 and DA Form 20 on file.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040001972C070208
The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. Regrettably, other than the Compensation and Pension Examination provided by the applicant there is no evidence of record to show he was wounded in action. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to amend his WD AGO Form 53-55 to add the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany clasp and the Bronze Star Medal (based on award of the Combat...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040001974C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that her Certificate of Release or Discharge (DD Form 214) be corrected to show that she was discharged in the pay grade of E-4. The available records show that her punishment was suspended for 100 days and that the suspension was vacated when she failed to go to her appointed place of duty on 17 July 1979. Additionally there is no evidence in the available record nor has the applicant submitted any evidence to support her contention that amendments were...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040001977C070208
The applicant states that after he was not selected for promotion by the FY03 Colonel, MC promotion board, he discovered that his Command and General Staff Officer Course (CGSOC) Academic Evaluation Report (AER) was not included in his promotion file as it should have been. The Military Personnel Message also stated that all officers in the zone of consideration could, if desired, submit correspondence to the president of the board but that individual memorandums should include only those...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040001988C070208
Powers | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant accepted the NJP and the battalion commander imposed punishment consisting of reduction from staff sergeant to sergeant. In such cases, the record should be filed in the performance section.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040001989C070208
There are no orders in the applicant's records that show he was awarded the Purple Heart. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 9 September 1969 through 16 April 1971; and b. Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze service stars, and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040001994C070208
Carmen Duncan | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant was awarded the BSM, for meritorious service from August 1968 through August 1969. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Bronze Star Medal to his record and separation document; by issuing him corrected Bronze Star...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040002010C070208
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Although the available divorce decree does not mention the SBP, records at DFAS show that the FSM continued to pay SBP premiums until he died, indicating that it may have been his intent to continue to provide the SBP for the applicant. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing that the FSM requested...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040002013C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 February 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040002013 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. 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 available evidence shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040002018C070208
The applicant’s DD Form 214 shows that he was separated under the provisions of paragraph 14-12c, Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of commission of a serious offense and that he received an UOTHC discharge on 10 July 1984. This document also shows that at the time of his separation, he had completed 6 years and 27 days of active military service. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must otherwise...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040002023C070208
The applicant requests that his record be corrected to show three awards of the Army Commendation Medal, two awards of the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, award of the Armed Forces Reserve Medal with M device, and award of the Kuwait Liberation Medal. The applicant was awarded the second award of the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal for the four-year period ending in March 1993, after his release from active duty on 17 August 1991. The Board determined that the evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040002024
The PEB recommended that the applicant be separated with entitlement to severance pay if otherwise qualified. Army Regulation 635-40 establishes the Army PDES and sets forth policies, responsibilities, and procedures that apply in determining whether a Soldier is unfit because of physical disability to reasonably perform the duties of his or her office, grade, rank, or rating. The "JFL" SPD code is the correct code for Soldiers separating under paragraph 4-24b(3) of Army Regulation 635-200...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040002024C070208
AR 672-5-1, in effect at the time of the applicant's separation, provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. The applicant served in Vietnam during the qualifying period for award of the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040002025C070208
Maribeth Love | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. It states, in pertinent part, that a bronze service star is authorized with this award for each RVN campaign a member is credited with participating in while serving in the RVN. In this case, the evidence of record includes a DA Form 20 entry that confirms the applicant was wounded in action while serving in the RVN, which resulted in his medical evacuation to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040002034C070208
BOARD DATE: 3 February 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040002034 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, in effect, that his record be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart. The applicant's records contain Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division General Orders Number 3728 dated 19 April 1968, which awarded him the Purple Heart, for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040002035C070208
The applicant provides 4 pages of their divorce decree; an undated DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record under the Provisions of Title 10, U. S. Code, Section 1552) signed by the FSM; an Election Statement for Former Spouse Coverage dated 23 May 2004 and signed by the applicant; and a Certificate of Appointment from the State of South Carolina, County of Richland Probate Court. Public Law 99-661, dated 14 November 1986, permitted divorce courts to order SBP coverage...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040002038C070208
Jonathon K. Rost | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant’s DD Form 214 shows the Vietnam Service Medal as an authorized award. There is no evidence and the applicant has not provided evidence which shows that he served in active ground combat while assigned or attached to an infantry unit.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040002044C070208
She tried to get life insurance on herself while she was in the Army but was denied because of the evidence in her medical records. Although the applicant's service medical records are not available, the Board is cognizant that civilian medical and VA medical authorities diagnosed the applicant with hypertensive cardiomyopathy and several other conditions. Since the applicant is currently rated by the VA as 100 percent disabled, even if her records were corrected to show she was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040002046C070208
Antonio Uribe | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The evidence of record confirms the applicant held and satisfactorily served on active duty in the rank and pay grade of SSG/E-6 from 1 December 1985 through 17 July 1993. In light of the applicant’s over eight years of satisfactory service as a SSG/E-6, he should have been placed on the Retired List in that rank and pay grade at the time of his disability retirement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040002050C070208
The Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by award of the Army Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze service stars, Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with rifle and machinegun bars, Army Commendation Medal with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040002058C070208
Powers | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, that the WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation-Honorable Discharge) of his deceased father, hereafter known as the former service member (FSM), be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart (PH). Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-1 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) indicates that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040002080C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) be added to his record and separation document (DD Form 214). The DD Form 214 he was issued for this period of active duty service confirms he served in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) from 18 July 1966 through 18 January 1970. The authorized awards earned by the applicant during these periods that were entered on the DD Forms 214 did not include the CIB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040002088C070208
The DD Form 214 he was issued on this date shows no additional awards earned and does not include the PH in the list of authorized awards. Paragraph 2-13 of the awards regulation contains guidance on award of the Vietnam Service Medal and it states, in pertinent part, that a bronze service star is authorized with this award for each campaign a member is credited with participating in while serving in the RVN. The evidence does shows that based on his RVN service and campaign participation,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040002094C070208
The U.S. Court of Appeals, observing that applicants to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) are by statute allowed 15 years to apply there, and that this Board's exhaustion requirement (Army Regulation 15-185, paragraph 2-8), effectively shortens that filing period, has determined that the 3 year limit on filing to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) should commence on the date of final action by the ADRB. As a result, the time for the applicant to file a request...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040002104C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 FEBRUARY 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040002104 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 evidence in this case is far from conclusive. Two medical reports, the earliest in October 1968, indicate that the applicant’s injuries resulted from an auto accident in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040002108C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 FEBRUARY 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040002108 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. Peter Fisher | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040002112C070208
There is no evidence that NGB awarded permanent Federal Recognition to the applicant to show that he was promoted to the grade of first lieutenant. If the member meets the qualifications and requirements for Federal Recognition, the Chief, NGB extends permanent Federal Recognition to the member in the grade and branch in which the member is qualified. Records show that the applicant was granted temporary Federal Recognition effective 12 August 2001 upon his initial appointment in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040002121C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 February 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040002121 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'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. However, the applicant did not file within the 3- year statute of limitations and has not provided a compelling explanation or evidence to show that it would be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040002133C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 February 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040002133 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. He requested a hearing before a board of officers and requested counsel to represent him. On 19 September 1964, the applicant was discharged, in pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040002135C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 March 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040002135 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. Paragraph 2-13 of the awards regulation contains guidance on award of the Vietnam Service Medal and it states, in pertinent part, that a bronze service star is authorized with this award for each campaign a member...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040002140C070208
Robert Rogers | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that his Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and Combat Certificate be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). The applicant provides: a.