ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009678C070208
The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. 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 he was awarded the Air Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with 1 bronze service star, and the Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009681C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that the Army repay three student loans under the Loan Repayment Program (LRP). The applicant's military records should be corrected to show his Statement for Enlistment, United States Army Incentive Enlistment Program, was amended to include the sentence, "If a student loan is accepted by the officials processing you for enlistment as payable under the LRP and the government fails to verify that the student loan accepted actually is eligible under the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009719C070208
The applicant states that his commander inadvertently recommended disapproval on his first request to the Medical Board to transfer to the Retired Reserve with eligibility for retired pay at age 60. The applicant should be transferred to the Retired Reserve effective on 17 September 2004 with authorization for early retirement under Title 10, United States Code, Section 12731b. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009723C070208
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. 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 submit a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. _ Kathleen A. Newman____ CHAIRPERSON INDEX |CASE ID |AR20040009723 | |SUFFIX | | |DATE BOARDED |20050823 | |TYPE OF DISCHARGE |(UOTHC) | |DATE OF DISCHARGE...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009727C070208
The LRP is a Department of the Army enlistment option authorized by Title 10 of the United States Code, section 2171 (10 USC 2171), which provides the legal authority for the education loan repayment program for enlisted members on active duty in specified military specialties. In doing so, the applicant's military records should be corrected to show his DA Form 3286-66 was amended to include the sentence, “If a student loan is accepted by the official processing you for enlistment as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009728C070208
The applicant requests that he be awarded additional constructive credit based on his prior service and additional schooling beyond the basic qualifying degree. For Medical Corps officers, four years of constructive credit will be granted for completion of a doctorate degree and one year credit for each year of additional advanced degrees. DODI 6000.13, paragraph 6.1.1.2. states credit for prior service as a commissioned officer on active duty or in an active status, but not in the corps...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009730C070208
A staff member of the AHRC – Alexandria, advised the Board that the above the zone dates of rank for the fiscal year 2002 medical corps major promotion board was 1 October 1996 through 30 September 1997. In view of the circumstances in this case, the applicant is entitled to promotion consideration by a SSB under the fiscal year 2002 criteria based on the adjustment to his date of rank for captain from 3 June 1999 to 3 June 1997. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009757C070208
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and Bronze Star Medal. There is no evidence in the applicant's military service records that shows he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. Notwithstanding the general orders the applicant provided that awarded him the Combat Infantryman Badge, the applicant's WD AGO Form 24 shows that the entry was lined out (i.e., deleted) as an erroneous award, which indicates that the award was revoked.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009761C070208
Counsel also provides Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) Proceedings, Docket Number AC98-09329/AR1999016304 dated 14 January 1999, in which the ABCMR awarded the applicant in that case the AGCM because he had never been disqualified for the award by his chain of command. In the NCOER for the period ending April 1996, her rater gave her a "No" rating in Part IVa2 with one negative supporting comment. Unit commanders are authorized to award the AGCM to enlisted personnel...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009769C070208
Brenda K. Koch | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, that all earned awards be added to Item 26 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his separation document (DD Form 214). The evidence of record further confirms that based on the applicant’s honorable active duty service, and his service and campaign...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009770C070208
Michael J. Flynn | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR1999026992, on 3 May 2000. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this unit award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009773C070208
Both physicians noted that VASRD rating code 5202 could be used to rate the applicant's right shoulder at 30 percent. Section 1201 provides for the physical disability retirement of a member who has at least 20 years of service or a disability rated at least 30 percent. 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 | 20040009774C070208
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows the Vietnam Service Medal as an authorized award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by; a. adding the Purple Heart to the applicant's DD Form 214; b. awarding the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 31 January 1967 through 30 January 1969; c. deleting the Vietnam Service Medal from the DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009775C070208
There are no orders in the FSM’s service personnel records which show that he was awarded the Purple Heart and there is no evidence in his personnel records that shows he was treated for wounds as a result of hostile action. The Board accepts the evidence provided by the applicant as sufficient to show the FSM is entitled to award of the Purple Heart for wounds sustained during hostile action on 30 November 1968 in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009779C070208
Marla J. N. Troup | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. provides in pertinent part, (1), that an officer with 20 years of active federal service may, upon their request, be retired under Title 10, United states Code, Section 3911. _ Kathleen A. Newman___ CHAIRPERSON INDEX |CASE ID |AR20040009779 | |SUFFIX | | |RECON | | |DATE BOARDED | 20050823 | |TYPE OF DISCHARGE | | |DATE OF DISCHARGE | | |DISCHARGE AUTHORITY |AR .
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009782C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be paid the $14,000 enlistment bonus he was promised in his enlistment contract. The advisory opinion noted that a review of the applicant's Master Military Pay Account indicated that no enlistment bonus in any amount was paid to him during his enlistment. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009784C070208
Carol A. Kornhoff | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Bronze Star Medal (based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge). The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009787C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 September 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040009787 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. Richard T. Dunbar | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Each case is decided on its own merits when an applicant submits a DD Form 149...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009791C070208
Marla J. N. Troup | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. h. An unsigned 14 August 2000 memorandum requesting waiver of the educational requirements for appointment to the officer corps. The applicant was a Warrant Officer PA from August 1988; he was already in the PA program when the decision was made to transition Warrant Officer PA's to the officer corps.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009794C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that his honorable discharge (HD) be corrected to show that he was separated due to medical reasons. It was the opinion of the board that the applicant was unfit for further military service in both an active and limited capacity; therefore the board recommended that the applicant be separated. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on 27 September 1943; therefore, the time for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009795C070208
The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) the applicant was issued at the time confirms he received an uncharacterized discharge and that he was separated under the provisions of chapter 11 of Army Regulation 635-200, and that the reason for his separation was entry level performance and conduct. Evidence of record shows the applicant's separation was based upon his inability to adapt to military life, a lack of self-discipline and motivation necessary to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009797C070208
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 18 May 1993 the applicant was separated with a general discharge. On 9 August 1996 the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the applicant's request to upgrade his discharge, but did decide to change the narrative reason to simply, "Misconduct."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009801C070208
On 8 March 1984, the applicant accepted nonjudicial punishment (NJP) under the provisions of Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), for violating a lawful general regulation by borrowing money from trainees on two separate occasions. On 14 March 1986, the applicant was discharged accordingly. The evidence of record confirms the applicant’s honorable service between 1971 and 1973 is properly documented and recognized in the DD Form 214 he received for this period of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009808C070208
The orders do not specify the Operation the unit was ordered to support nor does it contain the authority for calling the unit to active duty. A review of her Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) fails to show that the applicant received any additional awards that are not listed on her DD Form 214. The applicant has failed to show through evidence submitted with her application or the evidence of record that she received any awards that were omitted from her DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009812C070208
The PH was not included in the list of awards on the DD Form 214. Paragraph 2-13 of the awards regulation contains guidance on award of the VSM and it states, in pertinent part, that a bronze service star is authorized with this award for each campaign a member is credited with participating in while serving in the RVN. Further, Item 41 of his DA Form 20 does not include the PH in the list of awards he earned while serving on active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009813C070208
The applicant requests that his 1969 separation document be corrected to reflect that he was separated in pay grade E-4, with a date of rank of 9 April 1969, and that he be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal. The evidence also confirms that the applicant served in Korea and meets the eligibility criteria for award of the Korea Defense Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected: a. by showing that he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009815C070208
The applicant requests, in two separate DD Forms 149, that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge, under honorable conditions. The applicant's military records show that he enlisted in the Regular Army on 14 February 1966 for 3 years and trained in Military Occupational Specialty 76C10, Engineer Supply/Parts Specialist. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009823C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 August 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040009823 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. James B. Gunlicks | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. His records also contain an authorization for award of the AFEM for Operation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009824C070208
Upon successful completion of the alternate service, former members would be granted a clemency discharge by the President of the United States, thus restoring his or her affected civil rights. There is no evidence in available records that the applicant completed his alternate service or that he was ever issued the Clemency Discharge Certificate. There is no indication the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board to have his discharge upgraded.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009825C070208
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was separated on 10 February 1984 under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 with a UOTHC discharge for the good of the service-in lieu of court-martial. He had completed 1 year, 11 months and 7 days of active military service and he had approximately 588 days of lost time, due to being AWOL and in military confinement. There is no evidence that the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for review of his discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009828C070208
The applicant requests correction to his enlistment military contract date to show 25 March 2005 for entitlement to a United States Army Reserve (USAR) enlistment bonus. The applicant's military records show he enlisted in the USAR as a private, in pay grade E-1, effective 25 March 2003, with entitlement to a $5,000 Enlistment Bonus. In view of the foregoing, he recommended the applicant's be authorized the $5,000 Enlistment Bonus annotated in his enlistment contract and bonus addendum...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009833C070208
An 18 June 2002 counseling statement notes the applicant was counseled regarding the provisions of separation under Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 5 for the convenience for the government. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned reentry codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge. Those individuals can best advise a former service member as to the needs of the service at the time and may...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009838C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that his effective date and date of rank as a major be corrected to 9 January 2003. There is no available evidence to show that the applicant was occupying a major's position on 9 January 2003. There is no available evidence to show that the applicant's promotion date was held up by the need for a security clearance or for any other reason.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009839C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 9 June 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040009839 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 award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009844C070208
For RYE 1983, he was only awarded 15 membership points and 13 active duty points, which was insufficient to qualify that year for retired pay. Title 10, United States Code, chapter 67, sections 1331 through 1337 authorizes retired pay benefits to members and former members of the Reserve components who have completed a minimum of 20 years qualifying service and attained the age of 60. As for the award of additional retirement points to qualify currently non-qualifying years for retired...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009851C070208
If unable to locate a valid higher grade position, the Soldier: may request a delay of promotion up to 1 year from the date the promotion board is released, or 1 year from the Soldier's promotion eligibility date, whichever is later; may decline promotion [however, a declination serves as a first or second non-selection for promotion]; or may transfer to the IRR and be promoted as an IRR Soldier. The record shows that the applicant was promoted to 1LT on 26 May 1990, making his MTIG date...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009858C070208
It appears he is asking for two corrections to be made to his military records: (1) that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty) issued on 15 March 1988 be corrected to show he entered on active duty 23 February 1973, not 26 November 1974; and (2) that his Home of Record (HOR) be corrected to some unspecified location. The applicant reenlisted for 6 years on 26 November 1974 and his HOR remained Kansas City, Missouri on his DD Form 4. The applicant has four...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009859C070208
Military records show the applicant was a prisoner of war during World War II; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show award of the Prisoner of War Medal. Records show the applicant was credited for four campaigns during his service in World War II. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show he was awarded the Prisoner of War Medal, the Presidential Unit Citation, the Army of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009864C070208
LaVerne Douglas | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. During the processing of this application, an advisory opinion was obtained from the Chief, Personnel Division, National Guard Bureau who opines that Army Regulation 135-175 does state that an officer who has completed his statutory military service obligation will be discharged for failure to be selected for promotion after second consideration by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009866C070208
On 17 April 2003, the applicant was notified he was considered but not selected for promotion to captain because his records indicated he had not completed the required civilian and/or military education by the day the board convened. The advisory opinion noted the applicant was considered and not selected for promotion by the 2002 and 2003 promotion boards. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009868C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 09 AUGUST 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040009868 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. Patrick McGann | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009877C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that the records of her deceased former husband, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he changed his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) election to former spouse 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 election. The law also permits the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009883C070208
The applicant requests that his first and middle names be changed on his military records. This Board action will be filed in his military records so a record of his birth first and middle names will be on hand. The Board determined that the evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009887C070208
The applicant states that, although he was assigned to HHC (Headquarters and Headquarters Company), 2nd Battalion, 506th Infantry (2/506 Inf), he was the medic attached to 3rd Platoon, Company A, 2/506 Inf and was with the unit from 10-21 May 1969. The evidence shows that the applicant was attached to Company A, 2/506 Inf as a medic. The evidence further shows that that the applicant was serving with Company A, 2/506 Inf during the period 10-21 May 1969 when the unit was cited for award of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009888C070208
This DD Form 214 was corrected on 11 June 1975 to show his enlistment for 3 years on 1 February 1950, his honorable discharge on 31 January 1953; his reenlistment for 3 years on 1 February 1953, his honorable discharge on 31 January 1956; and his reenlistment for 6 years on 1 February 1956. The versions of the regulation in effect throughout the applicant’s military service called for a DD Form 214 to be prepared and issued at the conclusion of a Soldier’s period of enlistment, or on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009889C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show all authorized awards. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this decoration. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing award...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009890C070208
The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214 for the period 5 December 1966 in support of his application. The applicant’s records contain two DD Forms 214. The applicant authenticated both DD Forms 214 for each period of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009893C070208
Jeannette R. McCants | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The U. S. Army Human Resources Command Military Personnel Message Number 03-103, Subject: DIEMS (date initially entered military service) Date Accuracy, stated that the DIEMS is the date an individual was initially enlisted, inducted, or appointed in a Regular or Reserve Component of a uniformed service as a commissioned officer, warrant officer, or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009898C070208
During the original review of this case, the ABCMR found no evidence of record indicating the applicant received wounds as a result of a result of hostile action and his name was not listed on the Korean War Casualty Roster. As a result, the ABCMR determined that the their was no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that he was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action. The commander also stated that the applicant informed him of his injury...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040009904C070208
The applicant states that he was in a mobilized unit that had only one captain's position, the commanding officer's. On 17 December 2003, the Assistant Secretary (M&RA) established promotion policy for mobilized Reserve Component Officers for promotion to the grade of captain through colonel. If an officer, upon demobilization, declines or is unwilling or unable to occupy the position against which the officer was matched or appointed, then the officer, whether a member of the USAR or Army...