ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040005495C070208
Office of Promotions, Reserve Components, U. S. Total Army Personnel Command promotion memorandum, dated on 16 August 2001, shows the applicant was selected for promotion to Major, USAR with a DOR of 19 July 2000. National Guard Bureau Special Orders Number 7 AR dated 8 January 2002 granted the applicant Federal Recognition effective 26 September 2001 for the purpose of transfer from USAR. As a result, the Board recommends that the state Army National Guard records and the Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040005497C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 May 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040005497 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. This provision of law allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse failure to file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040005499C070208
Antonio Uribe | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. However, since he has received treatment for his PTSD, he is now able to request his PH. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show his entitlement to Meritorious Unit Commendation, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040005500C070208
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests an upgrade of his Undesirable Discharge. 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)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040005502C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be awarded time in grade credit for his Master of Science Public Health Degree in Allied Health Research. The applicant states his DA Form 5074-1-R (Record of Award of Entry Grade Credit (Health Services Officers)) does not show he was given credit for his master's degree. Paragraph 6.1.1.2 states service in an active status as a commissioned officer in any of the Uniformed Services, but not in the corps or professional specialty in which being...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040005504C070208
The applicant requests either that the records of her deceased former spouse, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he changed his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage from spouse and children coverage to former spouse and children coverage or that his children be determined to be eligible beneficiaries for the SBP. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040005517C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM), Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) and Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). As a result, his request for award of the BSM will not be discussed further in this Record of Proceedings. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge; by showing he is entitled to the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040005518C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that he receive DD Forms 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for periods of active duty service from 23 March 1958 to 23 September 1958 and 29 November 1961 to 28 November 1963. Therefore, in the interest of justice, he should be credited with active duty service as an officer for the period 29 November 1961 to 28 November 1963 by issuing to him the appropriate document or DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040005522C070208
The War Department received requests to award the CIB to non-infantry individuals and units employed as infantry during tactical emergencies. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records), the version effective 1 April 1977 stated in paragraph 27b that "The Board is authorized to call upon the Office of the Secretary of the Army and the Department of the Army General and Special Staffs for investigation and advisory services and upon any other Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040005524C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 May 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040005524 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 states that he never received his Purple Heart in Vietnam or after his discharge in 1970. There are no orders in the applicant's service personnel records that show he was awarded the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040005546C070208
The applicant’s request that his records be corrected to show he was wounded/injured in action in Korea in 1951, and that he be awarded the PH was carefully considered. The evidence of record contains no indication that the applicant was ever wounded/injured in action while serving in Korea. The DD Form 214 issued to the applicant on 2 November 1951, right after he completed his combat tour in Korea, contains an entry confirming that he had not been wounded/injured in action during the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040005552C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 31 March 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040005552 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 medical records are not available. On 11 November 1971, the applicant was discharged with a bad conduct discharge pursuant to his court-martial sentence.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040005553C070208
This request for reconsideration was made after he successfully appealed, in his counsel's words, "two Officer Evaluation Reports (OERs), with non-credible senior rater (SR) profiles, after his separation from the Army." When the Board considered the applicant's case in February 2004, the OER that the applicant had successfully appealed contained the following senior rater profiles and senior rater comments: a. (On 9 September 1992, after the Reduction in Force Board had considered this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040005555C070208
On 6 March 1978, the separation authority directed the applicant be separated under the provisions of chapter 13, Army Regulation 635-200 and that he receive an UOTHC discharge. The applicant’s contentions that his discharge should be upgraded because he is not the same person now that he was when he served and because he is a strong supporter of the troops were carefully considered. The applicant has failed to submit evidence that would satisfy this requirement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040005559C070208
Margaret V. Thompson | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant states that he was never diagnosed with asthma and asthma was never documented in any record prior to his enlisting. On 30 September 2003, the applicant was separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-40 for disability, existed prior to service, PEB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040005596C070208
There is no evidence that the applicant was awarded permanent Federal Recognition by the National Guard Bureau based on the results of the 22 March 2001 IAARNG Federal Recognition Board. 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. Based on the recommendations of the second IAARNG Federal Recognition Board, the National Guard...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040005598C070208
There is no evidence that the applicant was awarded permanent Federal Recognition by the National Guard Bureau based on the results of the 22 March 2001 IAARNG Federal Recognition Board. 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 2 April 2001 upon...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040005603C070208
There is no evidence that the applicant was awarded permanent Federal Recognition by the National Guard Bureau based on the results of the 19 September 2002 PAARNG Federal Recognition Board. However, should the initial period of temporary Federal Recognition expire due to administrative processing delays, through no fault of the member, a subsequent Federal Recognition Board should be convened to consider the request again and grant another new period of temporary Federal Recognition if...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040005609C070208
There is no evidence that the applicant was awarded permanent Federal Recognition by the National Guard Bureau based on the results of the 21 June 2002 MAARNG Federal Recognition Board. However, should the initial period of temporary Federal Recognition expire due to administrative processing delays, through no fault of the member, a subsequent Federal Recognition Board should be convened to consider the request again and grant another new period of temporary Federal Recognition if...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040005610C070208
The applicant states he was initially appointed as a second lieutenant on 12 April 2000 in the Michigan Army National Guard (MIARNG) and tendered temporary Federal Recognition. There is no evidence that the applicant was awarded permanent Federal Recognition by the National Guard Bureau based on the results of the 22 March 2000 MIARNG Federal Recognition Board. However, should the initial period of temporary Federal Recognition expire due to administrative processing delays, through no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040005618C070208
There is no evidence that the applicant was awarded permanent Federal Recognition by the National Guard Bureau based on the results of the 15 January 2003 TNARNG Federal Recognition Board. 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 15 January 2003...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040005620C070208
However, the applicant's DD Form 214 was prepared to record his service from the date of his entry on active duty on 17 July 1972 until his release from active duty on 16 November 1972. 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 result, the Board recommends that the DD Form 214 of the individual concerned be corrected: a. in items 5a and 5b to show his rank and grade as PFC, E-3;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040005632C070208
The applicant states, in effect, that his discharge should be upgraded based on his overall record of service. On 12 June 1986, the applicant submitted an application to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) requesting an upgrade of his discharge. A discharge UOTHC is normally considered appropriate for members separated for this reason.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040005643C070208
The proceedings further indicated that the applicant was granted temporary Federal Recognition effective 20 March 2003. There is no evidence that the applicant was awarded permanent Federal Recognition by the National Guard Bureau based on the results of the 20 March 2003 TNARNG Federal Recognition Board. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040005648C070208
These orders extended the applicant temporary Federal Recognition effective 23 June 2001 in accordance with the provisions of National Guard Regulation 600-100 (Commissioned Officer-Federal Recognition and Related Personnel Actions). There is no evidence that the applicant was awarded permanent Federal Recognition by the National Guard Bureau based on the results of a TNARNG Federal Recognition Board. If the member meets the qualifications and requirements for Federal Recognition, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040005651C070208
There is no evidence that the applicant was awarded permanent Federal Recognition by the National Guard Bureau based on the results of the 24 April 2003 VAARNG Federal Recognition Board. 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 13 May 2003 upon...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040005660C070208
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. The applicant’s DD Form 214 shows the Vietnam Service Medal as an authorized award; however, evidence of record shows the applicant participated in two campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which were not correctly shown by award of two bronze service stars for wear on his Vietnam Service Medal. Adding the Bronze Star...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040005667C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that his military occupational specialty (MOS) 71B20 (Clerk Typist) be changed to an infantry MOS and his records corrected to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. There is no evidence that the applicant served in an infantry MOS. The evidence of record shows the applicant participated in three campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which are not correctly shown by award of three bronze service stars on his Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040005707C070208
The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. Careful consideration was given to awarding the applicant the first award of the AGCM for his honorable active duty service. 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 | 20040005724C070208
The applicant's records contain a U.S. Total Army Personnel Command memorandum, dated 26 July 2001, which states that the applicant was a member of the Army National Guard of the United States and that he was selected for promotion to the grade of major. Therefore, in accordance with applicable law and regulation the applicant is entitled to have his records corrected to show that he was promoted to the grade of major on 25 July 2001 with a date of rank of 25 July 2001. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040005758C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 May 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040005758 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. The evidence of record in this case confirms the applicant was assigned to a clearing company that was part of a medical battalion and that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040005772C070208
Public Law 94-496, effective 1 October 1976 provided for the suspension of spouse costs if marriage ends in death or divorce. Public Law 97-252, the Uniformed Services Former Spouses Protection Act (USFSPA), dated 8 September 1982, established SBP coverage for former spouses of retiring members under insurable interest coverage provisions. Public Law 98-94, dated 24 September 1983, established former spouse coverage for retired members.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040005774C070208
Counsel states that the evidence of records indicates that the applicant was treated for paranoid schizophrenia and was prescribed various medications of progressively increasing dosage and effect. In the letter dated 15 August 2000, the applicant's aunt stated that letters from the VA hospital were sent to Fort Benning, Georgia; however, there was no response until 11 August 2000, when officials informed her that the applicant should report to the nearest military hospital. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040005777C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 March 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040005777 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. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040005780C070208
Michael J. Flynn | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that his DD Form 4/3 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document – Armed Forces of The United States) be corrected to show that he enlisted for 4 years and 00 weeks instead of 4 years and 04 weeks. The applicant's request for correction of enlistment data, if approved by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR), results in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040005782C070208
The applicant requests that his DD Form 4/3 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document – Armed Forces of The United States) be corrected to show that he enlisted for 5 years and 20 weeks instead of 6 years and 20 weeks. The applicant's enlistment contract (DD Form 4/1), section B, item 8a, shows that he was enlisted in the Regular Army for 5 years and 20 weeks. The applicant's request for correction of enlistment data, if approved by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR),...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040005783C070208
The applicant requests that his DD Form 4/1 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document – Armed Forces of The United States) be corrected to show that he enlisted for 2 years and 00 weeks instead of 3 years and 00 weeks. The applicant's request for correction of enlistment data, if approved by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR), results in a change to the applicant's term of military service. The applicant's enlistment contract (DD Form 4/1) erroneously shows his term of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040005798C070208
Robert Duecaster | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The DAIG Report of Investigation noted that the applicant testified he did not believe his rater reprised against him. There is insufficient compelling evidence that the lack of counselings and lack of the rating official's support forms were the sole reasons behind the rater rating the applicant's performance as he did.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040005803C070208
Larry J. Olson | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. On 20 August 1962, the applicant was honorably discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-205, paragraph 3a(6)(b) for having a disability, EPTS. The evidence of record shows the applicant requested discharge under the regulatory provisions that provided for the separation of an individual who claimed that he was erroneously inducted because he did...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040005831C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 28 April 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040005831 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 were not available to the Board for review. Records show the applicant should have discovered the error or injustice now under consideration on 16 November 1945 the date of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040005850C070208
The applicant provides: a. The applicant was separated from active duty on 30 June 1998 under the VSI program and was to receive $7663.59 a year for 26 years. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. reenlisting him for an eight-year term of service in the Army Reserve, with an antedated effective date of 1 July 1998; b. providing him VSI payments from 2000 through 2005; c. by restoring his entitlement to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040005851C070208
The record reveals a disciplinary history that includes his acceptance of nonjudicial punishment (NJP) under the provisions of Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) on four separate occasions. The separation document (DD Form 214) issued to the applicant upon his separation confirms he completed 1 year, 1 month and 8 days of active duty service on the enlistment under review and that he held the rank of PV1 at the time. There is no indication in the record that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040005870C070208
LaVerne M. Douglas | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. When a member elects spouse coverage, that election is normally irrevocable. His spouse SBP coverage had been suspended for 6 years when he remarried in February 2002.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040005880C070208
Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his military records to show this award. These awards are based on his participation in three campaigns during his Vietnam service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the Good Conduct Medal for qualifying service from 11 August 1966 to 6 August 1968; b. amending his DD Form 214 with an effective date of 6 August 1968 to delete the Air Medal and adding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040005881C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that Item 28 (Most Significant Duty Assignment) of his separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected. The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. Once the Korean War Service Medal has been authorized by the Department of the Air Force, the applicant may apply to this Board to add this foreign award to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040005897C070208
It further shows that on 10 June 1985, the separation authority approved the applicant’s discharge request and directed that he receive an UOTHC discharge. The evidence of record confirms the preponderance of the applicant’s active duty service was honorable, as evidenced by his receiving the Army Good Conduct Medal. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief and to excuse failure to timely file.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040005903C070208
The applicant provides an application to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) in support of his application. The ADRB further recommended that The Adjutant General (TAG) of the States of Washington upgrade the applicant’s discharge from the WAARNG to a GD and change the authority and reason for his discharge to paragraph 27y, National Guard Regulation (NGR) 600-200, by reason of “as a result of discharge from the Reserve of the Army”. Paragraph 8-27y provides the authority to discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040005904C070208
Records show that the applicant was recommended for promotion by the 1998 RCSB for promotion to lieutenant colonel. There is no evidence that the applicant was promoted to lieutenant colonel or served in the rank of lieutenant colonel during the period from 22 July 1999 until he was promoted to lieutenant colonel on 17 June 2004. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application as requests correction of his promotion date to 22 July 1999 and correction of his OERs for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040005916C070208
HRC personnel officials confirm the applicant was appointed a USAR MC officer on 16 November 1998, and that based on the governing regulation, the 6 years, 10 months and 11 days of constructive service credit she received in excess of the entry grade requirement of 4 years, was applied to her DOR, which was established as 5 January 1992. The evidence of record in this case clearly shows that the applicant accrued her anesthetist experience prior to earning the medical degree that supported...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040005932C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 May2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040005932 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. Powers | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of...