ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040008226C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that his award of the Combat Infantryman Badge be added to his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Honorable Discharge) with a date of separation of 7 December 1946. The records available to the Army Board For Correction of Military Records were provided by the applicant. Item 31 (Military Qualification and Date) of the applicant's WD AGO 53- 55 does not show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040008227C070208
The applicant now provides statements from three former commanders of his RVN unit, who served with the unit during his tenure of assignment. He states that he can confirm without doubt that during the time he was assigned to the unit, the applicant completed more than the 25 category 1 air assault missions required for the AM. As indicated in the prior Board decisions on this case, the evidence of record contains no specific confirmation of the category and number of missions the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040008231C070208
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 are not correctly represented by award of two bronze service stars for wear on his Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the incorrectly abbreviated Combat Infantryman Badge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040008238C070208
Jeanette R. McCants | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The correct separation code for Soldiers separated under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 is "KFS." Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040008248C070208
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected: a. by awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds received on 29 July 1968. b. by awarding him the Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 22 August 1967 to 21 August 1969 c. by amending his DD Form 214 to show he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040008253C070208
The First Sergeant also told him that the Army would medically retire him based on the findings of the DVA. The applicant provides a DVA Rating Decision dated 20 January 2005; an 11 March 2005 letter from Orthopedic Specialists; and a 17 March 2005 document from Orthopedic Specialists. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040008258C070208
On 12 January 1976, the separation authority approved the applicant’s request for discharge and directed that he receive an UOTHC discharge. There is no indication that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15- year statute of limitations. After being advised of his rights and of the effects of an UOTHC discharge, the applicant voluntarily requested discharge from the Army in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040008266C070208
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general (under honorable conditions) or a medical discharge. On 29 July 1971, he was discharged with an undesirable discharge and a characterization of service as under other than honorable conditions after completing 1 year and 7 months of active service with 280 lost days due to AWOL. The author further stated that the applicant has been seen over the last two years on an out-patient and in-patient basis.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040008273C070208
If he desired a review of his discharge, he was required to submit a request to either the Army Discharge Review Board, or the Army Board for Correction of Military Records, and the act of consideration by either board did not imply the discharge would be upgraded. There is no evidence that the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for review of his discharge under that board's 15- year statute of limitation. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040008275C070208
However, he was not promoted at this time because he failed to meet the security clearance prerequisite for promotion. This promotion official confirms that promotions were made through the applicant’s sequence number on 1 May 2003, but the applicant was not promoted because he did not meet the security requirement. The record shows he did not meet the security clearance promotion criteria on 1 May 2003, when he first became eligible for promotion to SGM, and there is no indication...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040008278C070208
The applicant states he received the GOMOR for submitting a board packet to the January 2002 US Army Reserve Command (USARC) Colonel Command Assignment Selection Board (CCASB) showing that he was awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart. The applicant provides: a. The applicant was not entitled to wear the Silver Star or the Purple Heart on the date the USARC CCASB reviewed his personnel records to determine his suitability for command in the grade of Colonel/O-6.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040008284C070208
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart. 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, his records should be corrected to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040008290C070208
Section 6 (Time Lost under Sec 6(a) APP 2b MCM 51 and Subsequent to Normal Date ETS) of the applicant's DA Form 24 contain entries that show he was AWOL from 13 August 1959 through 4 September 1959 (23 days), was in confinement for the period 10 September 1959 through 6 October 1959 (27 days), and AWOL on 2 February 1960 (1 day). There is no evidence in the available records which show that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040008295C070208
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 12 October 1983, after consulting with counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. On 8 November 1983, the separation authority approved the applicant’s request for discharge and directed that he be discharged for the good of the service under other than honorable conditions and furnished an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040008298C070208
The applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) to upgrade his 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) should commence on the date...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040008300C070208
His DD Form 214 shows that he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 2 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) by reason of "expiration of term of service" with a characterization of service of general under honorable conditions. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Therefore, it is presumed he was properly given a character of service of general under honorable condition discharge based on a less than "good"...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040008309C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 August 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040008309 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. As a result, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error or injustice expired on 1 January 1950.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040008311C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 August 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040008311 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 25 November 1994, the applicant was discharged as a result of court- martial - other, with a bad conduct discharge. The evidence shows that the applicant’s trial by court-martial was warranted by the gravity of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040008312C070208
The applicant provides extracts from her service medical records, documents confirming her Department of Veterans Affairs ratings, and copies of several medical treatment records completed after her separation from active duty. The evidence, however, shows that the applicant requested separation and there is no medical evidence that indicates she had any disabling medical conditions which would have warranted referral for disability processing. Records show the applicant should have...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040008314C070208
Accordingly, on 27 January 1983, the applicant was discharged from the Army under honorable conditions and furnished a General Discharge Certificate. At the time of the applicant’s separation an honorable or general discharge was authorized. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that he was honorably discharged from the Army on 27 January 1983 with no change in reason and authority.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040008317C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 August 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040008317 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. The DD Form 214 Worksheet provided by the applicant show AFEM as an authorized award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040008320C070208
The applicant’s record shows he entered active duty on 24 September 1985 serving until 24 October 1991 when he was discharged due to physical disability with severance pay. The SSA issued him a new SSN of xxx- xx-4390 at that time. The Board determined that the evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040008322C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of Item 11 (Primary Specialty) and Item 14 (Military Education) of her 26 October 2002 separation document (DD Form 214). The applicant provides the following documents in support of her application: DD Form 214, Discharge Orders, Statement for Enlistment (DA Form 3286-63), United States Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) Form 978 (Continuation of Remarks, DA Form 4187), and Enlistment Contract (DD Form 4) with associated documents. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040008330C070208
The applicant provides: a. DD Form 214 for the period 23 October 1964 to 17 October 1969. b. DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record). The applicant's DA Form 20, in Item 41 (Awards and Decorations), shows the following: Vietnam Service Medal; CIB (Combat Infantryman Badge), Special order 123, Headquarters, 1st infantry Division, 3 May 1966; National Defense Service Medal; Vietnam Campaign Medal; Marksmanship Badge (M-14), Special Order 243, Headquarters, Fort Jackson; Sharpshooter...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040008338C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 2 August 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040008338 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 27 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant’s DD Form 214 shows that he is entitled to the following awards: the Korean Service Medal with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040008354C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 May 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040008354 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 service personnel records contain no evidence to show he was ever convicted by court-martial. However, his DD Form 214 shows that he was discharged on 5 June 1984 under the provisions of paragraph 5-13 of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040008371C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) to upgrade his 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040008376C070208
On 26 June 1991, the Acting Chief of Criminal Law at Fort Carson, Colorado determined that the applicant's Article 15 proceeding was conducted in accordance with law and regulations. Evidence of record shows that the Article 15 proceedings were conducted in accordance with the law and regulations. Evidence shows that the applicant was properly and equitably discharged in accordance with the regulations in effect at the time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040008377C070208
The applicant provides: a. f. Orders D-12-505221, ARPERCEN, dated 12 December 1995, discharging the applicant from the USAR effective 12 December 1995. g. Orders 99-38, Headquarters, US Army intelligence Center and Fort Huachuca, dated 20 May 1992, discharging the applicant from the RA on 1 September 1992. h. SF 88 (Report of Medical Examination), Buffalo MEPS, dated 3 September 1997, showing the applicant was disqualified for enlistment due to "elevated intraocular pressure." The Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040008381C070208
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant's DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) with an effective date of 9 May 1972 does not show award of the Purple Heart. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040008385C070208
Kenneth L. Wright | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The Board presumes, and there is no evidence to show otherwise, that the ANCOC personnel had no reason to mistape him. Given that his two unit tape measurements were so close to the maximum and given his considerable weight gain with insufficient evidence that he could not exercise or diet more, it appears that USAHRC made a reasonable decision not to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040008390C070208
Carol A. Kornhoff | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. On 24 November 1999, the separation authority approved the applicant’s request for discharge and directed that he receive an UOTHC discharge. On 28 April 2000, the applicant was discharged accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040008391C070208
This request was denied by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) on 28 October 1981. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. The evidence of record shows he was charged with offenses punishable under the UCMJ by a punitive discharge .
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040008393C070208
The applicant provides a copy of a DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period 26 June 1968 to 18 April 1969 showing he was a PFC. 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. As a result, the Board further determined that there is no evidence provided which shows that it would be in the interest of justice...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040008404C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be granted an age waiver for entry into the Warrant Officer Flight Training (WOFT) program. This official indicated the applicant would turn 35 years of age on 20 July 2004 and far exceeded the age prerequisite for WOFT, which were that applicants must not have reached their 29th birthday at the time the Department of the Army (DA) selection board, and that they must not have exceeded 30 years of age upon commencement of flight training. Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040008412C070208
The applicant provides no evidence in support of his request. In spite of the basis for his discharge from the National Guard he did receive an honorable discharge from that component. Documents associated with the applicant’s administrative separation were not in files available to the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040008417C070208
The applicant states, in effect, he was never awarded the PH based on the action which resulted in his being awarded the Silver Star (SS). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the Purple Heart (PH) is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. It states, in pertinent part, that it is awarded for service in the ETO between 7 December 1941 and 8 November 1945, and that a bronze service star is authorized with this award for each...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040008422C070208
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides: a. On 8 June 2001, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040008424C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that the retired pay grade of her deceased husband, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to E-7. Therefore, there is no error or injustice related to the FSM’s retired grade of SFC/E-6 and no basis to changing it at this time. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on 31 August 1964, the date of the FSM’s separation for retirement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040008441C070208
The applicant also provides three Consultation Sheets, one dated 24 August 2004 and two dated 31 August 2004; a memorandum, Subject: Request for Recall for Surgery, dated 2 August 2004; a mental health evaluation dated 29 September 2003; copies of his service medical records; redeployment orders dated 25 September 2003; movement orders dated 25 March 2003; a copy of his DA Form 2A (Personnel Qualification Record), Parts I and II; a retirement points statement; a leave and earnings statement...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040008448C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to honorable and that the reason for his discharge be changed. On 2 February 1976, 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 he be furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. The U.S. Court of Appeals, observing that applicants to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) are by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040008451C070208
Linda M. Barker | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his separation document (DD Form 214) to show Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 11B (Infantryman) instead of MOS 57C (Tire Repairman). His Enlisted Qualification Record (DA Form 20) shows he was trained in and awarded (MOS) 11B (Infantryman) and the highest rank he attained while serving on active duty was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040008454C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 July 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040008454 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 he be awarded the Air Medal and the Army Commendation Medal. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040008463C070208
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty) for the period 20030207-20040924 be corrected to show his foreign service in Bosnia and Iraq in Item 12f (Foreign Service). He served on active duty from 7 February 2003 to 24 September 2004 as a member of the 1032nd Transportation Company. As a result, the Board recommends the DD Form 214 of the individual concerned be corrected by showing in Item 12f (Foreign Service) his Kuwait/Iraq service of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040008486C070208
The applicant requests her effective date of rank (DOR) for promotion to major (O-4) be adjusted to 25 June 2003. In the Advisory Opinion, the DCS stated all other criteria appear to have been met on the board approval date and the United States Army Reserve Command, St. Louis, as the issuing authority for her promotion memorandum, must make any corrections to her DOR. This section further provides the officer shall, upon promotion to the higher grade, have the same date of rank, the same...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040008490C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 August 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040008490 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. When separation for unsuitability was warranted an honorable or general discharge was issued as determined by the separation authority based upon the individual's entire record. In order to justify correction of a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040008493C070208
The applicant requests that his records be corrected by upgrading his discharge to honorable. On 28 April 1977, the appropriate separation authority approved the applicant’s discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 5, and directed the issuance of a general discharge. On 16 May 1977, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-37.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040008503C070208
He acknowledged that, if the request was accepted, he could receive a discharge under other than honorable conditions and be furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. The separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he be separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial, and that he be given an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. However, the applicant’s...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040008504C070208
On 17 January 1975, the separation authority approved the applicant’s request to withdraw his discharge request. On 24 April 1975, the separation authority approved the applicant’s request for discharge and directed that he receive an UD 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 have been preferred, submit a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040008508C070208
The applicant was ordered to active duty in an AGR status effective 31 August 1981 in the rank and grade of Platoon Sergeant, E-7 under the authority of Title 32, U. S. Code, section 502(f). The orders indicated that the statute authorizing his retirement was section 1201 [Title 10, U. S. Code] (physical disability retirement for Regulars and members on active duty for more than 30 days). The available evidence shows the applicant served as an E-8 in the Army National Guard from the date...