ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004367C070208
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states, in effect, that he was never given a reason why he was discharged from the service. The applicant's records show that he received four Article 15s and had two instances of AWOL.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004368C070208
Counsel further states that while the applicant received his overdue promotion to SSG/E-6 and was selected for and promoted to sergeant first class/E-7 (SFC/E-7) by a Stand-By Advisory Board (STAB), he was unable to be considered for promotion to MSG/E-8 by the Calendar Year 2004 (CY 2004) MSG/E-8 Promotion Selection Board (PSB) because he had not completed the Advanced Noncommissioned Officer Course (ANCOC). In a 17 October 2002 application to this Board, the applicant requested immediate...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004385C070208
It further stated that according to his application to the Board, the applicant is currently serving on active duty in the USN. In view of the facts of this case, it would be appropriate to consider the applicant’s enlistment in the USN to have met the active duty obligation required by his ROTC scholarship contract as a matter of equity. As a result, the Board recommends that all the Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his ROTC scholarship...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004387C070208
Subsequent to his March 1995 reenlistment action, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 16- 5b, and received an RE Code of “3” and an SPD Code of “KGH.” Orders published on 25 September 1995 reassigned the applicant from his infantry unit at Fort Lewis to the Transition Point for “transition processing.” The orders indicated that after processing “you are discharged from the Component shown.” The orders indicate that the applicant was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004389C070208
The applicant requests that he be granted a military retirement. The applicant provides: a. A copy of 19 November 1999 ARPC Form 606-E (Statement of Service with Retirement Points) showing participation points in the US Army Reserve (USAR) giving him 6 qualifying years of creditable service for non-regular retired pay.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004393C070208
Jonathan K. Rost | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that item 18 (Terminal Date of Reserve Obligation) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected. As a result, the Board recommends that the DD Form 214 of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 18 to show his terminal date of reserve obligation to be 21 January 1969.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004398C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that his separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected to show his rank and pay grade as specialist/E-4 (SPC/E-4). The applicant’s Military personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) is void of any orders or other documents that indicate the applicant was ever recommended for, or promoted to a rank and pay grade above PFC/E-3 during his active duty tenure. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004399C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 March 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040004399 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. On 20 April 1965, the ADRB (Army Discharge Review Board) considered the applicant’s request to change his discharge. Evidence of record shows that during the applicant's 18 months of service he received one Article 15,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004409C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that his general under honorable conditions discharge be upgraded. Evidence shows that the applicant was properly and equitably discharged in accordance with the regulations in effect at the time and that the ADRB later upgraded the applicant's discharge from Undesirable to General Under Honorable Conditions (although the upgrade was not later affirmed under Public Law 95-126). Based on these facts, the applicant’s service clearly did not meet the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004422C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that a Bronze Star Medal (BSM) he was awarded be added to his separation document (DD Form 214). 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending Item 26 of his 31...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004429C070208
The former service member’s military records are not available to the Board for review. That same payment work sheet indicates that the applicant had only one allotment being deducted from his pay at the time of discharge. The evidence, which is available to the Board, indicates that the former service member discontinued his Class F allotment in December 1943 and that the amount of the allotment apparently continued to be deducted from his account through November 1944.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004438C070208
The applicant’s military records show that he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 10 August 1970. For Vietnam service, 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. This document shows the unit to which the applicant was assigned was cited for award of the Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm for the period of service from 18 April to 31 August 1971 and 6-19...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004439C070208
On 9 March 1963, the applicant’s commander submitted a request to discharge the applicant under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208. 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. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004442C070208
Counsel requests, in effect, that a General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR) be removed from the applicant’s Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). Counsel also claims that the applicant sought the assistance of civilian counsel to effectuate removal of the GOMOR from his OMPF from the DASEB. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by transferring the General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand and all related...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004448C070208
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart and reconsideration of his earlier appeal to correct his military records by award of the Bronze Star Medal. The evidence shows that the applicant’s record contains administrative error that does not require action by the Board. The Case Management Support Division in St. Louis is requested to correct the applicant’s records to show award of the Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004452C070208
The applicant contends that he was wounded during his service in Vietnam. However, his service personnel records contain no medical records and he provides no evidence to support his claim. Evidence shows that the applicant's records contain administrative error which does not require action by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004454C070208
There are no orders or other evidence available that authorizes award of this decoration to the applicant. For Vietnam service, one overseas service bar 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. The available evidence also supports correcting the applicant's record to show the following awards for his period of service from 22 November 1967 to 29 November 1969: a.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004460C070208
On 26 November 2002, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the applicant's request to upgrade his discharge. She stated that she told the Department of Social Services at the time that the statements were not true, but they did not want to believe her. In that recantation, she stated that she had told the Department of Social Services at the time that the statements were not true.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004466C070208
Leonard G. Hassell | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, that his general, under honorable conditions discharge (GD) be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD). A discharge may be upgraded if a duly constituted board determines a discharge was improper or inequitable.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004472C070208
The applicant contends that he is entitled to award of the Purple Heart based on injuries he received in Vietnam. There are no orders in the applicant's service personnel records that show he was awarded the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected to show award of the Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 12 March 1968 to 4 March 1970; award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004474C070208
Larry J. Olson | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. d. Soldiers who become medically or otherwise disqualified for duty in the MOS awarded and have been paid a bonus will be retrained, if necessary, and used according to the needs of the Army. AR 635-40, paragraph 4-24b(4) provides for the separation of Soldiers who have been processed via the Army's Physical Disability System, but who are not entitled to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004483C070208
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned. Therefore, there is insufficient basis to waive the statute of limitations for timely filing or for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004484C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that his separation document (WD AGO Form 53-55) be corrected to show his rank as Technician Five (Tec 5). The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. The last official documents prepared on the applicant during his separation processing, which include his WD AGO Form 53-55 and WD AGO Form 100, both confirm he held the rank of Tec 4 on the date of his separation from active duty, and that this was the highest rank he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004501C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that the records of her deceased former spouse, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he changed his Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) coverage to former spouse and children coverage. Public Law 99-661, dated 14 November 1986, permitted divorce courts to order SBP coverage (without the member’s agreement) in those cases where the member was participating in the SBP or was still on active duty and had not yet made an SBP...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004505C070208
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge (UD) be upgraded to an honorable discharge. At the time of the applicant's separation, a UD was appropriate. 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 3-year statute of limitations prescribed by law.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004539C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 April 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040004539 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 of record confirms that the applicant was promoted to the rank of SFC with a corresponding pay grade of E-6 on 1 September 1951. The evidence of record also shows that the applicant was REFRAD and placed on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004542C070208
The evidence of record provides no indication that the applicant suffered from a medically disqualifying condition that would have supported her processing through the Army PDES at the time of her separation from active duty. The applicant’s record further confirms she was separated under the provisions of paragraph 2-7, Army Regulation 600-8-24, by reason of completion of required active service. The evidence of record also gives no indication that the applicant was denied further active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004546C070208
Powers | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The advisory opinion points out that on, 9 April 2002, the applicant was assigned to a captain's position while serving as a member in a troop program unit. Further, the advisory opinion states that Army Regulation 135-155 (ARNG and USAR-Promotion of Commissioned Officers and Warrant Officers Other Than General Officers) paragraph 4-21, provides that a unit member...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004548C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 April 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040004548 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. Evidence of records shows that the applicant sustained a wound to the left leg and subsequent hospitalization during his service in Vietnam and his name appears on the Vietnam Casualty Roster. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004551C070208
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show he was promoted to captain and, in effect, that he be issued an Honorable Discharge Certificate. There is no available evidence of record to show the applicant received a letter sometime between the fall of 1952 and May 1953 stating he was administratively promoted to captain in the active Reserve. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief and to excuse failure...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004566C070208
The advisory opinion also noted, however, that the applicant was not selected for promotion to colonel by the 1991, 1992, and 1994 Reserve promotion selection boards, selection for which was based on the Soldier's performance and service record. (On 17 March 2005, that office informed the Board analyst that, since the letter of reprimand was still filed on his performance fiche during the 1992 and 1994 promotion selection boards, his records should be reconsidered for promotion under the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004567C070208
On 20 July 1984, the applicant was discharged with a bad conduct discharge pursuant to his court-martial sentence. The applicant contends that his bad conduct discharge should be upgraded to a general discharge because he was young and scared at the time of the offenses for which he was charged. Records also show the applicant was 24 years old at the time of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004574C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 31 March 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040004574 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 the Driver’s Badge (Operator/Special) and Mechanics Badge be added to the list of authorized awards on his separation document (DD Form 214). The applicant provides orders...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004579C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 May 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040004579 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 DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) does not show award of the Purple Heart in item 9 (Awards, Decorations, and Campaigns). The applicant contends he is entitled to correction of his records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004585C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 May 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040004585 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 of record includes copies of GOs awarding the applicant the PH 1st Oak Leaf Cluster and ARCOM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004609C070208
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart. The applicant's military records were not available to the Board for review. Therefore, the date of the injury listed on the applicant's DD Form 214 is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004619C070208
Upon completion of an Article 32 Investigation, the defense counsel (with consent of the applicant) stipulated that the applicant would plead guilty to the charge of possession of a controlled substance (cocaine), if the Government agreed to send the case to a special court-martial. The applicant stipulated that the request was submitted under the condition that he receive a GD. There is also no evidence that the applicant ever requested an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004631C070208
The application submitted in this case is dated 18 July 2004. Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separation), paragraph 3-7, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004642C070208
The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to a general under honorable conditions discharge. On 26 October 1983, after consulting with counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations). On 29 December 1983, the applicant was discharged, with an under other than honorable conditions discharge, by reason of "For the Good of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004644C070208
He received a call from his unit and was told the Command decided to reduce him to the rank of Sergeant First Class (SFC), E-7 and send him to the Inactive Ready Reserve. Section IV (Promotion to SFC, MSG, and Sergeant Major) of Army Regulation 140-158, paragraph 3-28c states that all Soldiers assigned to a TPU who reside within a reasonable distance of a current or projected position vacancy will be considered by the promotion selection board. The applicant had been promoted to MSG to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004668C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 August 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050004668 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 correction of his records to show he was assigned to the 4th Infantry Regiment. The Board determined that the evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004671C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that his Line of Duty Investigation (LODI), dated 23 January 1964, be corrected by changing the findings from "Not in the Line of Duty " to "In the Line of Duty." After recovering sufficiently from his injuries, he was given a medical evaluation board (MEB) which found him medically unfit for continued service and found his injuries occurred in the line of duty; the line of duty determination was erroneously based on the LODI from the applicant's 5 June...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004675C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that his record be corrected to show his rank and pay grade as specialist/E-4 (SPC/E-4). The evidence of record in this case provides no indication that the applicant was ever recommended for, or promoted to a rank and pay grade above PV2/E-2 by the proper promotion authority while he was serving on active duty. The Board determined that the evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004679C070208
Memorandum, Headquarters, US Army Reserve Command, dated 21 January 1997, promoting the applicant to MAJ effective 23 May 1996. c. Memorandum, US Army Human Resources Command – St. Louis, dated 2 March 2004, promoting the applicant to LTC effective 21 February 2004. d. Orders M-050-0004, Headquarters, 94th RSC, dated 19 February 2003, involuntarily mobilizing the applicant for 1 year effective 24 February 2003. e. Copy of 10 U.S.C. The advisory opinion points out that the applicant was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004714C070208
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative error which does not require action by the Board. The Board determined that administrative error in the records of the individual should be corrected.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004852C070208
The Office of Personnel and Administration, U. S. Army Cadet Command provided a 6 August 2002 email from the University of Oregon PMS, who stated the applicant had indicated that her mind was made up and she wanted to request disenrollment from ROTC because she did not think it was possible to be guaranteed Reserve forces duty. The Office of Personnel and Administration, U. S. Army Cadet Command provided a 10 September 2002 email from the executive officer, Santa Clara University ROTC which...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004864C070208
The applicant requests, through his Senator's office, that his records be corrected to show he was retired by reason of physical disability after completing 20 years of creditable active service. The 1992 TDRL periodic physical examination recommended the applicant be removed from the TDRL and permanently retired. U. S. Total Army Personnel Command Orders D14-7 dated 25 January 1993 removed him from the TDRL effective 15 February 1993 and permanently retired him with a disability rating of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004869C070208
Although the governing regulation authorizes an Item 18 entry to document deployed service, the evidence of record in this case confirms only that the applicant served overseas in Italy. As a result, there is an insufficient evidentiary basis to document that he served in support of Operations Iraqi and/or Enduring Freedom on his DD Form 214, or to support his receiving the GWOTEM. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004887C070208
The applicant submitted a copy of medical records from the DVA which shows that he was granted a service connected rating of 0 percent for residuals of shrapnel injury to the left anterior thigh effective 10 April 2003. The applicant is entitled to the first award of the Good Conduct Medal based on completion of qualifying service from 14 March 1968 to 18 December 1969 ending with termination of a period of Federal military service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040004894C070208
Army Regulation 635-40 governs the evaluation of physical fitness of Soldiers who may be unfit to perform their military duties because of physical disability. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to overcome the presumption of fitness rule in his case. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on 22 August 1981; therefore, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error or injustice expired on 21...