ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040006450sC070208
He submitted this request because his command informed him that he could not perform his duties with his physical profiles. The applicant provides a 10-page self-authored statement; excerpts from his military personnel and medical records; his Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC) approval for 90 percent combat related disability compensation; a 1 February 2001 denial by the Board on a request that he be retired in the rank of lieutenant colonel based on administrative error; a letter...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040006453C070208
DFAS noted the applicant separated with a debt for BAH-DIFF in the amount of $19,046.22 for the period 1 April 1995 through 31 July 2004. DFAS therefore recommended that the applicant's records be corrected to show that his application was received and processed prior to his separation and full remission of the debt was granted. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040006455C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his under other then honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge to an honorable discharge (HD). On 24 June 1980, the separation authority approved the applicant’s request for discharge and directed that he receive an UOTHC discharge. Chapter 10 of that regulation provides, in pertinent part, that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge may at any time after the charges...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040006456C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 May 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040006456 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. 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. Therefore, the Board requests that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040006458C070208
The applicant requests that his records be corrected by upgrading his discharge. He was sentenced to confinement at hard labor for 5 months, a forfeiture of pay for 5 months, reduction to Private E-1, and to be discharged from the Army with a bad conduct discharge. The applicant was discharged on 1 March 1977, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 11, with a bad conduct discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040006465C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 June 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040006465 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 military records be corrected to show that he completed a full 2 years of active duty. The Board further determined that the evidence presented is insufficient to warrant a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040006470C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 9 June 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040006470 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 his entitlement to a 2nd award of the Purple Heart (PH) and to a 5th award of the Air Medal (AM). As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040006472C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 2 June 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040006472 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. This document shows the unit to which the applicant was assigned, 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry, was cited for award of the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class based Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040006473C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 June 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040006473 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 27 March 1986, the applicant's commander notified him that he was initiating action to discharge him under the provisions of Chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 due to drug abuse and that such discharge could result...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040006476C070208
The applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service is not available. However, his DD Form 214 shows that he was discharged on 18 September 1975 under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations). Evidence of records shows that the applicant's highest grade he received in the military was Private/E-2, that he was released on excess leave 28 days prior to his separation date from the military which made him unavailable to sign his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040006478C070208
The applicant's military service records show that he was assigned in Vietnam from 27 April 1969 through 4 November 1970. The evidence of record shows that the applicant is entitled to award of the Purple Heart for wounds received on 22 October 1970 in the Republic of Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing: a. award of the Purple Heart for wounds sustained 22 October 1970 in the Republic of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040006480C070208
Larry J. Olson | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant states, in effect, that he was a squared away Soldier and one of the best at his job. The applicant was advised of his rights and the commander recommended the applicant receive a under other than honorable conditions discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040006519C070208
The applicant’s complete military records are not available to the Board. This regulation states, in pertinent part, that effective 1 August 1981, all members of the Active Army, Army National Guard, and Army Reserve in an active Reserve status are eligible for the award upon successful completion of initial entry training. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show that the applicant was awarded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040006524C070208
Therefore, absent a unit commander disqualification, it would be appropriate to award him the first award of the AGCM, for his qualifying honorable active duty service from 7 May 1970 through 28 December 1971. 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 all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040006531C070208
The applicant requests that the records of his great-great uncle, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he was not a deserter. The First West Virginia Infantry history provided by the applicant shows the FSM was listed as deserting at Lynchburg, VA on 18 June 1864. The only evidence of record available shows the FSM was listed as deserting on 18 June 1864.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040006537C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show he was promoted to lieutenant colonel and that he be paid non-Regular retired pay. His discharge was mandatory in accordance with the regulation governing the promotion of Reserve officers not on active duty unless he was eligible for and requested transfer to the Retired Reserve. Army Regulation 135-155 (Promotion of Commissioned Officers, other than General Officers), in effect at the time, provided that an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040006555C070208
On 28 July 1968, the applicant was assigned to Vietnam. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative error which does not require action by the Board. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show award of the Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm and four bronze service stars to be worn on the VSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040006558C070208
Laverne V. Berry | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that his deceased brother, a former service member (FSM), be awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). The FSM’s military records are not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040006568C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show that he was advanced on the retired list to pay grade E-7. The applicant provides: a. The applicant held the rank of Staff Sergeant (E-6) at the time he was transferred from the ARNG to the Retired Reserve.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040006583C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 August 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040006583 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. This medical record shows the following entries under "Diagnosis": “Contusion, right lip, mild, a.i. These records also show that the medical authorities who treated the applicant at that time determined that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040006584C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 June 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040006584 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. Title 10, U.S. Code, Section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. He was honorably discharged from the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040006591C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge characterized as under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The commander advised the applicant of his right to have his case considered by a board officers; to appear in person before a board officers; to submit statements in his own behalf; to be represented by counsel; to waive any of these rights; and to withdraw any waiver of rights at any time prior to the date the discharge authority...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040006593C070208
The applicant states that football players at West Point have until their senior year to lose their weight. The applicant responded by stating that Major L___ had initiated the separation paperwork because they had not found a weight program that would work for his situation. However, his tactical officer also stated, in his 4 May 2000 memorandum and also in his 23 May 2000 letter to the applicant's father, that while the applicant did meet the body fat standard for his age three months...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040006603C070208
The applicant also states that in November 2003, when he attempted to return to service, he was informed that a non-active Reserve program existed and that he had been non-selected for promotion while in that status. The DD Form 214 issued to the applicant on 23 June 1990, shows he was released from active duty (REFRAD) after completing 5 years and 22 days of active military service. This official confirms that the applicant was considered, but not selected for promotion by the 1997, 1998...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040006618C070208
There is no evidence of record, in the form of orders or other source documents that shows the applicant was awarded the Good Conduct Medal. Evidence of record shows that the applicant is eligible for award of the Korean War Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the Republic of Korea Korean War Service Medal and the First Award of the Good Conduct Medal for the period 25 November 1949 to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040006627C070208
The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. There is no evidence and the applicant has not provided evidence that shows the FSM's superiors made it hard on him because he was black or documentation that shows white Soldiers refused to take orders from him. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations, and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which he was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040006640C070208
The author concluded that the applicant's "wound" should be recognized with an award of the Purple Heart. Records show the applicant should have discovered the error or injustice now under consideration on 3 April 1946, the date of his relief from active duty. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative error which does not require action by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040006647C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge (UD) be upgraded to an honorable discharge. At the time of the applicant's separation, a UD was appropriate. Each case is decided on its own merits when an applicant submits a DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record) requesting a change in discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040006657C070208
On 25 May 1970, the applicant departed AWOL from the Special Processing Detachment, Fort Jackson. On 29 September 1970, the applicant was discharged accordingly. Chapter 10 of that regulation provides, in pertinent part, that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge may at any time after the charges have been preferred, submit a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040006673C070208
Upon application, any such service member may be awarded the Afghanistan Campaign Medal in lieu of the GWOTEM for such service; however, no service member shall be entitled to award of the Afghanistan Campaign Medal and the GWOTEM for the same act, achievement or period of service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal, and the Global War on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040006678C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that the Purple Heart be awarded to her deceased father, a former service member (FSM). Also attached were Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division General Orders Number 11752 dated 2 October 1969 which awarded the FSM the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service for the period August 1968 to September 1969. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. posthumously awarding him the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040006683C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 9 June 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040006683 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 RVN Wound Medal is not included in this list of authorized foreign awards. Therefore, the Board requests the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show his entitlement to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040006690C070208
William D. Powers | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The evidence of record confirms the applicant served on active duty from 27 June 1998 through 16 February 2004, and that she served in Kuwait and Iraq, authorized AOEs, in support of Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom from 3 March through 15 June 2003. Therefore, it would be appropriate to add the following entry to Item 18 of her DD Form 214 at this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040006706C070208
The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. The WD AGO Form he was issued for this period of active duty service shows that he earned the Army Good Conduct Medal. 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 | 20040006707C070208
The applicant requests that he be granted a waiver of the military education requirement of having completed 50 percent of the Command and General Staff Officer Course (CGSOC) applicable to the September 2001 Army Reserve Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) promotion board. Department of the Army Pamphlet 600-3 (Commissioned Officer Development and Career Management), paragraph 4-6 (Military Schools), subparagraph d states that, to be eligible for selection to attend a Command and Staff College (e.g.,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040006721C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 May 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040006721 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. Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of the applicant’s DA Form 20 shows that during his active duty tenure, the applicant earned the following awards: Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), Vietnam Service Medal (VSM),...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040006727C070208
The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board. It stated that, in accordance with National Guard Regulation 600-200, paragraph 8-2(c), the Chief, National Guard Bureau is the approval authority for the involuntary discharge of Soldiers from the Army National Guard of the United States who are within 2 years of completing the service required to qualify for retired pay. As a result, the Board recommends that all the state Army National Guard records and Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040006742C070208
Linda D. Simmons | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Therefore, the time for him to file a request for correction of any error or injustice expired on 2 August 1980. The Board determined that the evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040006756C070208
Marla J. Troup | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests a determination if he is eligible for a regular reenlistment bonus (RRB). The applicant provides Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) policy message 96-18; his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) for the period ending 2 March 1976; his 7 October 1986 enlistment contract; his Enlisted Record Brief; and his DA Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040006764C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 9 June 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040006764 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 her record be corrected to show her entitlement to the Parachutist Badge. The Parachutist Badge is not included in the list of authorized awards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040006781C070208
Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records), paragraph 2-5 states that the ABCMR will not consider an application until the applicant has exhausted all administrative remedies to correct the alleged error or injustice. The applicant has provided no information as to why no charges were filed when he appears to have been arrested in possession of the reported stolen goods. The applicant has provided no evidence to show that the arrest report currently on file...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040006791C070208
The applicant states that the urinalysis and collection procedures were not administered in accordance with Army Regulation 600-85. The applicant requested consideration of his case by an administrative separation board and requested personal appearance before an administrative separation board. At the applicant's urinalysis, after the applicant gave his sample, he handed the specimen cup to the observer.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040006794C070208
Peter B. Fisher | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant’s promotion was not authorized on 1 May 2003 because he did not meet the security requirement necessary to be promoted on that date. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing he was granted an interim “Secret” security clearance on 30 April 2003; that he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040006796C070208
He states that the School of Medicine Bulletin, USUHS, provided a briefing that specifically stated that "longevity credit for pay purposes accrues for students for time spent in school ….." Constructive credit for time at USUHS was granted to the entire class of 1986 because they had not been briefed of the changes prior to matriculation. The memorandum admitting that segments of the Class of 1987 which he did not personally brief could have been misled on the issue of constructive service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040006808C070208
On 10 June 1967, the applicant’s intermediate commander recommended his separation for unfitness, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635- 212. On 6 July 1967, the appropriate separation authority approved the applicant’s discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212, paragraph 6a(1), and directed his reduction to the lowest enlisted grade and the issuance of an under other than honorable conditions characterization. On 27 July 1967, the applicant was discharged under the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040006811C070208
In the processing of this case the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) was unable to obtain the applicant's military service records. The only records available to the Board were medical records and the DD Form 214 provided by the applicant. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on 22 June 1972, the date of his discharge; therefore, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040006821C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 31 March 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040006821 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 discharge be upgraded from an undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. On 30 October 1970, after consulting with counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040006826C070208
Linda D. Simmons | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. He further states that while his DD Form 214 shows that he received fragment wounds in both legs while serving in the RVN, it does not include the PH in the list of awards contained in Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized). The evidence of record includes a DA Form 20 entry showing he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040006846C070208
Prior to being issued this document, the applicant submitted several requests for records and these requests show that he stated that he was separated on 13 June 1950. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations, and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on 13 June 1950; therefore, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040006848C070208
On 28 September 1990, the appropriate authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service, directed that the applicant be reduced to private/pay grade E-1, and that she be discharged under other than honorable conditions. 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...