ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040003400C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 March 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040003400 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. Although the applicant did not submit a claim for the RCSBP annuity to DFAS within 6 years after the FSM's death, there is ample evidence of record to show she did notify the Army of the FSM's death shortly after...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040003402C070208
The applicant requests that her records be corrected to show she was granted 3 years, 7 months, and 1 day of constructive service credit and to show she was appointed a first lieutenant. The applicant states that she was not granted constructive service credit for her Master's degree or for 6 months of clinical experience (during which time she was licensed). The proponent of DODI 6000.13 has confirmed that Physician Assistants are required to pass the national registry examination;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040003406C070208
The commander's request for the applicant to be separated because of misconduct is not available. A discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally appropriate for a Soldier discharged under this chapter. However, the separation authority may direct a general discharge if such is merited by the Soldier’s overall record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040003412C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge (UD) be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD). The applicant’s request for discharge was approved and on 16 February 1970, he was separated from active duty with an UD. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear, that the record is in error or unjust.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040003414C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that her general, under honorable conditions discharge (GD) be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD); that her rank be changed from private/E-1 (PV1) to private/E-2 (PV2) and that the Separation Program Number (SPN) 264 be deleted from her separation document (DD Form 214). The separation document (DD Form 214) issued to the applicant confirms that she was separated with a GD on 7 October 1970. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Codes), in effect at...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040003416C070208
On 25 August 1997, the applicant completed a separation physical and was found qualified for separation. On 19 September 1997, the applicant’s commander initiated action to separate her under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13 for unsatisfactory performance. There is evidence of record to show the applicant had back and knee problems and was a holdover at AIT because she could not pass the Army Physical Fitness Test.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040003420C070208
Michael J. Flynn | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. On 9 March 1978, the separation authority approved the applicant’s request for discharge and directed that he receive an UOTHC discharge. On 14 April 1978, the applicant was discharged accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040003434C070208
The applicant’s record shows that he initially enlisted in the Regular Army and entered active duty on 30 September 1964. However, it does include a DD Form 214 that shows the applicant was separated with an UD on 26 August 1970, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212, for unfitness. The Board determined that the evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040003441C070208
The evidence of record confirms the applicant was separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-209, by reason of unsuitability (character and behavior disorder). However, under current regulations, members separated by reason of personality disorder (character and behavior disorder) must be issued an HD unless they have been convicted by a general court-martial or more than one special court-martial. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040003456C070208
The applicant, as the daughter of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction her late father's records to show award of the Bronze Star Medal. Evidence of record shows that the FSM was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge while serving with the 794th Glider Infantry Regiment in the European Theater of Operations. Therefore, the FSM's records should be corrected to show award of the Bronze Star Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040003458C070208
The applicant continues that his unit, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, served in Operation Just Cause in Panama and that his name was listed on the orders when the unit was awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and the shoulder sleeve insignia – former wartime service. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief and to excuse failure to timely file. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040003512C070208
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). The applicant states that he was awarded the ARCOM on 1 November 1968 for meritorious service while serving in Vietnam. In light of the above, and the absence of orders awarding the applicant the ARCOM, the Certificate dated 1 November 1968 is accepted as sufficient evidence to support correcting the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040003519C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart (PH) with Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC). In pertinent part, it provides that a bar is authorized for wear for each period of active Federal service as a member of the U.S. Army outside of the continental limits of the United States. For Vietnam service, one OSB is authorized for each period of 6 months active Federal service as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040003521C070208
Linda M. Barker | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant states, in effect, that the LOM he was awarded in conjunction with his retirement was never added to the list of awards contained in Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record includes a copy of orders awarding the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040003522C070208
The applicant states, in effect, that he did not receive proper legal representation nor was there any evidence presented during his trial. However, his DD Form 214 shows that he was discharged on 21 February 1974 under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) by reason of "For Good of the Service" with a characterization of under other than honorable conditions. There is no evidence in the applicant's service records and the applicant has provided no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040003525C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 March 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040003525 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 provides a third-party statement and separation document (WD AGO Form 53-55) in support of his application. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040003545C070208
The applicant states, in effect, that rater evaluations in Part Va (Evaluate the Rated Officer’s Performance During the Rating Period and his/her Potential for Promotion) and the senior rater (SR) evaluations in Part VIIa (Senior Rater-Evaluate the Rated Officer’s Promotion Potential to the Next Higher Grade) of both reports in question are not consistent with the comments by the rating officials. The applicant also provided three other third-party statements from senior officials who were...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004000354C070208
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant states, in effect, that her enlistment contract erroneously shows that she enlisted in the Army for 6 years. The applicant submitted a Statement of Understanding, which states that she understood the available options under her enlistment and applied to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records to correct her enlistment contract.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040003552C070208
In his appeal, he claimed he had not committed the offense upon which the Article 15 was based. It further stipulates that the Soldier will be informed of the following: the right to remain silent, that he/she is not required to make any statement regarding the offense or offenses of which he/she is suspected, that any statement made may be used against the Soldier in the Article 15 proceedings or in any other proceedings, including a trial by court-martial. Thus, notwithstanding his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040003576C070208
On 22 November 1994, the approval authority waived further rehabilitative efforts and directed that the applicant be separated under the provisions of chapter 11, Army Regulation 635-200, due to ELS, with an uncharacterized discharge. These soldiers are given an uncharacterized discharge and, when discharged under the provisions of chapter 11, are discharged by reason of entry-level status performance and conduct. The U.S. Court of Appeals, observing that applicants to the Army Discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040003592C070208
Therefore, it would be appropriate to account for this service in Items 18f and 19 of his DD Form 214. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief and to excuse failure to timely file. The Board further determined that the evidence presented is insufficient to warrant a portion of the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040003594C070208
Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. However, records show that the applicant was 18 years old at the time his active service began and 21 years, 8 months at the time of his discharge. As a result, the Board further determined that there is no evidence provided which shows that it would be in the interest of justice to excuse the applicant's failure to timely file this application within the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040003600C070208
The applicant requests that her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty) be corrected to show her foreign service and medals. The 555th Engineer Group redeployed from Iraq to Fort Lewis in March 2004. The applicant's service in Iraq was not honorable.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040003610C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show he had an additional 4 years, 1 month, and 1 day of qualifying service, giving him a total of 20 qualifying years of service for a Reserve retirement. The applicant provides a DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 17 February 1961; an NGB Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) for the period ending 25 April 1966; a Statement of Service dated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040003631C070208
The applicant states that his award of the Purple Heart is not shown on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). This medal was awarded by the Government of Vietnam 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. Evidence of record shows that the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Campaign Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040003635C070208
By memorandum dated 25 June 2004, the Chief, Defense Military Pay Office, Fort Benning, GA recommended the applicant be reimbursed $8,260.90 for his TDY travel expenses. The applicant's calculations of his out-of-pocket expenses did not include the $1,878.50 for his rental car because DFAS reimbursed him for that particular TDY expense. The applicant’s military records may be corrected to show his PCS and TDY orders were amended to include the sentence “If officials at Fort Benning, GA...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040003636C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to allow him to be paid for the temporary duty (TDY) expenses he incurred while TDY at Fort Benning, GA. 2. In response to a request for information, DFAS provided the Board amounts of entitlements that would have been due the applicant under different circumstances (had he been properly allowed to sign in to Fort Benning as permanent party or had he actually been TDY at Fort Benning enroute to a different PDS). The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040003642C070208
The record shows the applicant was a subject of a 7 May 1999 MPR for the offense of making terrorist threats. It further indicates that regardless of the characterization of the offense as founded, unfounded, or insufficient evidence, the only way to administratively remove a titling action from the Defense Central Investigations Index (DCII) is to show either mistaken identity or a complete lack of credible evidence to dispute the initial titling determination. The evidence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040003653C070208
Item 9 (Awards, Decorations and Campaigns) of the applicant’s DA Form 2- 1 shows that during his active duty tenure, he earned the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM), Senior Parachutist Badge, Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB), Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (NCOPDR)-Numeral 2, Army Service Ribbon (ASR), Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR), Expert Qualification Badge with Rifle, Mortar and Automatic Rifle Bars, and Marksman Qualification Badge with Hand Grenade Bar. Thus, his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040003727C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that item 38 of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) be corrected to show his correct principal duties; that he be awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM), the Bronze Star Medal (BSM), the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), the Air Medal, and two awards of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM); that his NGB Form 21 (sic, presumably means the NGB Form 22) be corrected to reflect that he was twice chosen as Battery Soldier of the Year and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040003785C070208
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 applicant requested award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. Because his records are not available, and because his DD Form 214 shows that he had 7 days of lost time, there is insufficient evidence of record to show he met the eligibility criteria for award of the Army Good...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040003815C070208
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) be corrected to show he completed the basic airborne training course. The applicant's DA Form 20 (Specialized Training) shows that he completed the basic airborne training course on 15 April 1968; the duration of the course was 3 weeks. The evidence also supports correcting the applicant's DD Form 214 to show award of the basic Parachutist Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040003820C070208
The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. Unfortunately, none of the evidence submitted, to include the VA documents, shows that he was wounded in action. The evidence shows that the applicant’s record contains administrative error that does not require action by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040003831C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 April 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040003831 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 is no evidence in the applicant's records to show that he was awarded MOS 11B. The Board does not make changes to official military personnel records unless it can be established the record is in error.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040003840C070208
The applicant’s Service Record (DA Form 24) for his first period of active duty service from 29 July 1961 through 28 July 1964. The evidence of record confirms the applicant completed two qualifying periods of honorable active duty service for the AGCM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his 28 June 1969 DD Form 214 by deleting the current list of awards contained in Item 13 and replacing it with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040003846C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, a correction to the date of rank listed on his separation document (DD Form 214) based on his enlistment date. The evidence of record confirms the applicant enlisted in the USAR on 24 June 2000, in the rank and pay grade of PFC/E-3. By regulation, the date of rank of members enlisting in the USAR will be the date of enlistment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040003882C070208
Larry Olson | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. While the applicant may actually have performed duties in specialty 43M/92S for 6 months, there is no indication that the specialty was ever withdrawn and as such, it would be appropriate to record the specialty on his separation document. ____ Raymond Wagner_____ CHAIRPERSON INDEX |CASE ID |AR20040003882 | |SUFFIX | | |RECON |YYYYMMDD | |DATE BOARDED |20050419...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040003889C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) issued on 3 September 1970 be corrected by deleting Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment (HHD), 7th Support Battalion, 199th Light Infantry Brigade from Item 12 (Last Duty Assignment and Major Command) and adding Company M (Ranger), 75th Infantry, 199th Light Infantry Brigade. On 3 September 1970, the applicant was honorably released from active duty and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040003892C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 05 APRIL 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040003892 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 military records are not available to the Board for review. Item 27 (wounds received as a result of action with enemy forces) on his separation document reflects “NONE.” There were no service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040003893C070208
The applicant further requests that he appear before the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to discuss his case. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law. The applicant's records show that he received two summary courts-martial and two Article 15s and separated from the service for use of narcotics, dereliction of duty, and misconduct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040003902C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) be corrected to show he did not work in military occupational specialties (MOSs) 56A10, 76A10, 76G20, 76W, or 57E. The evidence of record does not show that the applicant's records were mixed up with another Soldier's records. The applicant last audited his DA Form 20 with the "erroneous" duty MOS and principal duty information on it on 2 July 1968.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040003933C070208
Larry J. Olson | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence of record confirms that applicant accepted NJP for the offenses of the wrongful use of marijuana and larceny based on the theft of 4th of July Festival tickets.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040003944C070208
Army Regulation 135-175 states, in pertinent part, that officers in the grade of first lieutenant, captain, or major, who completed their statutory military obligation, will be discharged for failure to be selected for promotion after the second consideration by a Department of the Army Reserve Components Selection Board. He requests that the Secretary of the Army convene a special board to determine that he is entitled to be restored to active duty or to an active status in a Reserve...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040003960C070208
The applicant was advised that the guidance also imposed a time limit on requests for promotion reconsideration based on the pre-September 1999 Equal Opportunity promotion instructions. Applications for special boards received within one year of the date of the message may be based on original board results that were released within 6 years of the application. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by submitting...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040003978C070208
The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. The applicant’s separation document indicates that he was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds sustained on 26 November 1944, that he was assigned to Company K, 47th Infantry, and that he was entitled to a Distinguished Unit Badge. One of the Department of Veterans Affairs documents, dated 10 September 1945, notes that the applicant was granted compensation for “left shoulder, right leg, left arm, and trench foot...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040003992C070208
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart (PH), and the Bronze Star Medal (BSM). 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004020C070208
Specifically, the release date of the results for the promotion selection board, which considered but did not select the officer, must be within 6 years from the date that the affected officer submitted his request for promotion reconsideration to the US Total Army Personnel Command (currently designated USAHRC). By letter dated 27 October 2003, the applicant requested a waiver to the time limit for promotion reconsideration as he was never officially notified that he was eligible for such...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004034C070208
Delia R. Trimble | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The evidence of record shows the FSM received his 20-year letter in 1996, not during the first Gulf War. Regrettably, there is insufficient evidence on which to grant the applicant's request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004040C070208
Powers | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. On 1 March 1975, the applicant was discharged accordingly. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear, that the record is in error or unjust.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004042C070208
The former service member stated that he had treated the applicant for burns on his hands on or about 25 July 1944. There are no orders or military records which show that the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart, nor is there evidence to show that he was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Meritorious Unit Citation and the...