ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011506C070208
The applicant provides the following documents in support of her application: Retirement Orders, Memorandum of Dismissal of Discrimination Complaint, Memorandum of Non-Selection for Subsequent Duty in the Active Guard Reserve (AGR) Program, Control Grade Allocation List, Letter of Enrollment in the Nonresident U.S. Army Sergeants Major Course, Transfer Orders, Counseling Statements, Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Reports, Award Orders and Certificates. The applicant provides copies of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011507C070208
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), his DA Form 1059 (Service School Academic Evaluation Report), and his NGB Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) to reflect non-completion instead of failure to complete the Field Artillery Officer Basic Course (FAOBC) at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. The applicant states that his records are in error because he resigned his commission in February 1994 at the FAOBC. He states...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011508C070208
At the hearing, he was called all but a liar about how he received his injury and the board gave him two choices on how he wanted to be removed from the Reserve: a) transfer to the Retired Reserve per Title 10, United States Code (USC), section 1209, with entitlement to apply for retirement benefits upon reaching age 60 (this choice would allow him to keep his job as dual status civil service at the AMSA shop), or b) be discharged with entitlement to disability severance pay. The applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011510C070208
The FSM divorced on 11 May 1995. 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. In accordance with Federal Law, a request to change SBP coverage from spouse to former spouse coverage must have been made within one year of the date of divorce by either the FSM or the applicant.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011511C070208
These orders authorized the applicant’s promotion to MSG/E-8, effective and with a DOR of 1 December 2003. The applicant’s contention that his security clearance, and consequently the effective date of his promotion to MSG/E-8, were unduly delayed based on the false accusations of a female officer and the supporting documents he submitted were carefully considered. The evidence of record confirms the applicant’s Secret security clearance was not finalized until 4 November 2003, as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011513C070208
He has orders dated 23 May 1969 promoting him to E-5. He was reviewed by a promotion board and was recommended for promotion to SGT, E-5 by a majority of the board's membership. The Board determined that the evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011514C070208
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative errors which do 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 Army of Occupation Medal with Germany clasp.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011515C070208
He notes that, although his medical records verify his wounds, the Purple Heart does not show on his record. There is no evidence of record relating to the of the applicant's discharge. _Thomas D. Howard, Jr. CHAIRPERSON INDEX |CASE ID |AR20040011515 | |SUFFIX | | |RECON | | |DATE BOARDED |20051103 | |TYPE OF DISCHARGE |UD | |DATE OF DISCHARGE |19770721 | |DISCHARGE AUTHORITY |AR 635-200, Ch 10 | |DISCHARGE REASON | | |BOARD DECISION | DENY | |REVIEW AUTHORITY | | |ISSUES 1.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011519C070208
The PEB found the applicant unfit and recommended a combined rating of 40 percent and that he be permanently retired from the service. Title 10, US Code, section 1201, provides for the physical disability retirement of an unfit member who has at least 20 years of service or a disability rating of at least 30 percent. The evidence shows that the applicant appeared before an MEB and PEB and was found unfit for duty and was permanently retired by reason of his physical disabilities.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011520C070208
The available records are also void of any information related to unauthorized payments and the applicant has not provided any evidence of a debt or evidence to show what efforts she has made to resolve the debt with the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS). Army Regulation 600-4 serves as the authority for the remission or cancellation of indebtedness for enlisted members. While it is unfortunate that she incurred this debt, there is no evidence in the available records to show...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011521C070208
The applicant states his retired pay was calculated based on 2325 points instead of the correct 2550 points. An NGB Form 23 (Retirement Credits Record) reveals the applicant earned 2200 retirement points through 1 March 1973. c. A Retirement Points Accounting System (RPAS) Summary Points Inquiry, dated 8 March 2005, shows that the applicant had 1805 retirement points from 24 February 1953 through 23 February 1968. A review of the three available retirement points documents in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011522C070208
The applicant states, in effect, he was assigned to the United States Army Reserve (USAR) because of his entitlement to VSI. This HRC recommended denial of the applicant’s request unless it was determined he was medically disqualified from further service at the time of his 1996 discharge from the USAR. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on 16 January 1996, the date of his discharge from the USAR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011523C070208
The available record did not contain any medical records. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) lists the unit awards received by units serving in Vietnam. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative error which does not require action by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011524C070208
Patrick H. McGann, Jr. | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that his debt for not completing the requirements of his US Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) scholarship be forgiven based on his enlistment and service in the United States Marine Corps (USMC). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011525C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 September 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040011525 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 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 4 June 1980 be corrected to show 2 years and 24 days of net active service. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011526C070208
Linda M. Barker | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant has provided a copy of the LOM Certificate that was presented to him on 24 April 2002, six days before he retired. The applicant has provided a copy of the LOM that was presented to him six days prior to his retirement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011534C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that his military records be corrected to show he separated in the rank of specialist four/E-4. The applicant was honorably discharged from the USAR on 29 September 1968 for enlistment in the Army National Guard. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error now under consideration on 29 September 1971; therefore, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error expired on 28 September 1974.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011535C070208
The records contain a letter, dated 29 December 1998, from the applicant to AR-PERSCOM in which the applicant stated he was unable to perform drill activities due to the condition of his back. According to the opinion, dated, 2 February 2005: a. the applicant signed a legally binding STRAP contract and was physically qualified at that time; b. the STRAP clearly states the applicant's obligation to serve in a SELRES unit; c. the contract states that if the applicant does not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011536C070208
Leonard Hassell | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. There is no evidence which indicates the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. However, the evidence of record shows he was convicted by a Special Court-Martial for being AWOL during these periods and was sentenced to confinement in the Post Stockade at Fort...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011539C070208
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant’s 16 April 1969 DD Form 214 shows that during the period of service covered by the separation document, the applicant earned the VSM, NDSM, RVN Campaign Medal, AGCM and 1 Overseas Service Bar. The regulation in effect at the time the applicant was issued his 16 April 1969 DD Form 214 provided for entering all overseas service completed during the period of active duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011541C070208
Item 24 (Decoration, 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) does not show award of the Purple Heart. The applicant's records show that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. Records show that the applicant participated in four campaigns during his service in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011546C070208
The applicant's DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), issued at the time of his retirement, shows in Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized), that he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Good Conduct Medal (4 Awards), Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, and Expert Qualification Badge with Rifle...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011547C070208
The applicant requests that his records be corrected by upgrading his discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, then in effect, set forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board to have his discharge upgraded.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011548C070208
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), with a separation date of 31 December 1988, be corrected to show the award of the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM), the Korea Defense Service Medal, and the NCO Professional Development Ribbon (NCOPDR). Therefore, his records should be corrected to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011550C070208
Carol A. Kornhoff | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that he be awarded the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) and that it be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). The KDSM is authorized to all members of the Armed Forces who have served in the ROK since 28 July 1954.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011551C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 11 August 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040011551 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 case is being considered using the applicant’s DD Form 214 and the documents provided by the applicant and counsel. The front side of the DA Form 37 and the board of officer minutes provided show the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011552C070208
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty) be corrected to show in Item 13 (Decorations) the Afghanistan Campaign Medal (ACM), the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM), and any unit awards to which he may be entitled. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, and Army Lapel Button. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011553C070208
The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. The newspaper article shows that the FSM was wounded during World War I. A preponderance of evidence in this case shows that the FSM was wounded as a result of hostile action during World War I and was treated for these wounds.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011556C070208
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. However, the evidence of record does show that the applicant is entitled to be awarded the NDSM for his service. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative error which does not require action by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011557C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 August 2004 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040011557 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 (Enlisted Qualification Record) does not show award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal or the Korea Defense Service Medal. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011558C070208
The DD Form 214 issued to the applicant upon his discharge from the RA shows the separation authority was chapter 4, Army Regulation 635-200, and the reason for his separation was completion of required active service. There is no evidence in the applicant's record which shows that he applied for a waiver of his RE Code to enter the U.S. Air Force and/or that his request was denied. Those individuals can best advise a prior service member as to the needs of the U.S. Air Force and are...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011559C070208
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart, Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and Presidential Unit Citation. The applicant states, in effect, that he should be awarded the Purple Heart for shrapnel wounds he received in Vietnam in 1965. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) lists the unit awards received by units serving in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011560C070208
U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation Number 672-2 (Foreign Awards and Decorations) provided for the processing of foreign awards and decorations presented to individuals and units. Records show that the applicant served in four campaigns in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing award of the Purple Heart, the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal with numeral "39" and "V" device, the Vietnam Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011563C070208
Larry Olson | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant's DA Form 3286-59 (Statement of Enlistment) shows he enlisted for the U.S. Army Incentive Enlistment Program – Army College Fund for up to $33,000 and a Cash Bonus. The applicant signed a DD Form 2366 (MGIB Act of 1984) dated 3 April 2001 indicating that he was eligible for the MGIB based on his initial entry on active duty after 30 June 1985.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011564C070208
On 23 August 1971, the separation authority approved the applicant’s request for discharge and directed that he receive an undesirable discharge. On 24 August 1971, the applicant was discharged accordingly. On 9 January 1975, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) determined that the applicant’s discharge was proper and equitable and voted to deny the applicant’s request for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011565C070208
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation-Honorable Discharge) to show award of the Distinguished Service Cross and the Soldier's Medal. The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides, in pertinent part, that the Soldier's Medal is awarded for distinguished heroism not involving actual conflict with the enemy.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011567C070208
In its original decision, the Board found the applicant’s dates of service in the RVN were 4 February 1967 through 6 February 1968, and that his DD Form 214 accurately credited him with 1 year and 2 days of service in the RVN. The Board further found there was insufficient evidence to support changing the 17 day excess leave entry in Item 30 of his DD Form 214. The applicant’s DD Form 214 lists 71H as his MOS in Item 23a.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011568C070208
The applicant's company commander at the time in question, as counsel for the applicant, states that the applicant would like to have his records corrected to show all the awards which he was entitled to and should have received for his military service. There are no orders or other evidence authorizing award of these decorations to the applicant. In pertinent part, it states that one overseas service bar is authorized for each period of 6 months active Federal service as a member of a U....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011569C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 August 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040011569 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. In the transcript of the proceedings it clearly states that the reporter presented a case before the board. The applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) to upgrade his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011570C070208
A 14 September 1987 medical report shows that he had a foot operation in 1985 and again in 1986. None of the reports or medical records, however, indicates that he was wounded as a result of hostile action. The Board notes the medical record report that the applicant submits with his application.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011572C070208
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was honorably discharged, by reason of completion of required service, effective 27 August 2004. The applicant's service record contains a DD Form 214, with an effective date of 2 October 1986, which shows in Item 13 that he was awarded the Air Force Training Ribbon. The applicant's record contains a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 25 February 1992, which shows in Item 5 (Original DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011574C070208
The NA Form 13038 issued by the NPRC shows that the applicant was a member of the Regular Army, from 27 November 1950 to 27 August 1952, his Service was terminated by Honorable Discharge, and the last rank he held was Private First Class. There is no evidence in the available service records which shows the applicant held the rank of corporal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected and an appropriate document be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011575C070208
The applicant also claims his unit was awarded the RVNGC with Palm Unit Citation, and that he is entitled to the AGCM. However, there are no orders, flight records, or other evidence on file in his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) that confirms he is entitled to this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him Army Good Conduct Medal; by showing his entitlement to the Air Medal with Numeral...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011576C070208
The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. He departed the EAMET of Operations on 30 September 1945 and was transferred to Fort Gordon, Georgia, where he was honorably discharged on 14 October 1945. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned by awarding him the WWII Victory Medal, the Army Occupation Medal – Germany, the American Campaign Medal and one silver service star for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011577C070208
The available evidence shows the applicant was promoted to 1LT on 7 August 1989, to CPT on 14 July 1993, and to MAJ on 12 November 2004. The opinion stated the applicant's DOR to MAJ should be adjusted to 13 July 2000 and, based on that adjustment, his records should be forwarded to a Special Selection Board (SSB) for promotion consideration to LTC under the criteria in effect in 2004. The State MILPO could have granted an interim TOP SECRET clearance which would have permitted the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011579C070208
A condition of submitting such a request is that the individual concerned must admit guilt to the charges against them or of a lesser included offense which authorizes the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge and they must indicate that they have been briefed and understand the consequences of such a request as well as the discharge they might receive. The U.S. Court of Appeals, observing that applicants to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) are by statute allowed 15...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011580C070208
He states that about 4 months later there was a 2 or 3 day summary court-martial and that he was found guilty of three of the four charges and was sentenced. On 16 April 1975 the applicant, while assigned to the 1st Battalion, 8th Field Artillery in Hawaii, was convicted by a summary court-martial of stealing a timing light, valued at $23.00 which was the property of the United States Government, derelict in the performance of his duties in that he willfully failed to properly protect the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011582C070208
Subsequent to the applicant’s release from active duty, the ALARNG published orders authorizing the applicant incapacitation pay status for the period of 5 July to 21 July 2003. In the processing of this case a staff advisory opinion was requested from the ALARNG which opined that the applicant received a statement from a physician on 16 July 2003 which stated that he would be able to perform his civilian and military duties on 21 July 2003. Consequently, because he had been released from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011584C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 09 AUGUST 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040011584 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. Further, “the Combat Infantryman Badge is not an award for being shot at or for undergoing the hazards of day to day combat.” This regulation also stated the Combat Infantryman Badge was authorized for award to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011585C070208
The applicant states that his DD Form 214 incorrectly lists his most significant duty assignment as a tanker with Tank Company, 15th Infantry at Fort Benning, Georgia, when in fact it was as an infantryman with the 40th Recon Company in Korea. 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. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a...