ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011586C070208
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. By regulation, members separated upon the completion of their enlistment who are ineligible for, barred from, or otherwise denied reenlistment will be assigned a SPD code of JBK, and a corresponding RE code of RE-3. The evidence of record in this case confirms the applicant was ineligible for reenlistment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011588C070208
Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) lists the unit awards received by units serving in Vietnam. Requests for awards submitted under Title 10, United States Code, Section 1130 (10 USC 1130) to the Army Decorations Board are considered a lower level administrative remedy. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing he is entitled to award of the Good...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011589C070208
The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. The Bronze Star Medal is authorized for each individual who was cited in orders or awarded a certificate for exemplary conduct in ground combat between 7 December 1941 and 2 September 1945 or whose achievement or service, during that period, was confirmed by documents executed prior to 1 July 1947. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011590C070208
The applicant requests that his service time in Vietnam be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). Notwithstanding the fact that the dates of service on the applicant's records do not coincide there is no evidence to show the service in Vietnam. In the absence of evidence that shows the applicant served in Vietnam there is no basis to grant relief in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011591C070208
The evidence of record also establishes that the applicant is entitled to award of the Iraq Campaign Medal for his service in Iraq. Accordingly, he will be awarded the Iraq Campaign Medal at this time. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him the GCMDL for the period of 11 January 2001 to 10 January 2004 and the Iraq Campaign Medal and by showing that he was awarded the CIB, the ARCOM and the AAM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011595C070208
The applicant requests correction of his records to show that he served in Korea and to show that he paid into the Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP). The GI Bill, as outlined in Title 38, United States Code, chapter 30, section 1411b, provided for Soldiers who entered the service after 30 June 1985 to contribute $1,200.00 to the program during their first 12 months of service. Therefore, applying current- day standards, as an exception to policy, he is entitled to correction...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011599C070208
The applicant requests that item 23a (Specialty Number & Title) of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show that he was awarded the military occupational specialty (MOS) of "11B20" (light weapons infantryman) instead of "71B20" (Clerk Typist). The applicant's military records show he was inducted on 14 September 1966, as a light weapons infantryman (11B). The evidence of record shows that the applicant was inducted and served as a light weapons infantryman in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011601C070208
Carol Kornhoff | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to reflect his MOS (military occupational specialty) as 11B10 vice the 11C10 MOS shown. His MOS as shown on the orders awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge and on his orders reassigning him to Oakland show that his MOS was 11B20.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011609C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 September 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040011609 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. Therefore, absent evidence to the contrary, the DD Form 2627-1 is determined to be a valid document that was issued to the applicant, was signed by the applicant, and is authorized for filing in his military service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011610C070208
Patrick H. McGann, Jr. | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Army Regulation 635-206, then in effect, provided that an enlisted member who was convicted by a civilian court of an offense for which the authorized punishment under the UCMJ included confinement of 1 year or more was to be considered for elimination. __ James C. Hise________ CHAIRPERSON INDEX |CASE ID |AR20040011610 | |SUFFIX | | |RECON | | |DATE...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011623C070208
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. The Government of Vietnam awarded this medal to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam during the period 1 March 1961 through 28 March 1973. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this unit award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011626C070208
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. The evidence of record confirms the applicant’s separation processing was accomplished in accordance with the applicable regulation. Those individuals can best advise a former service member as to the needs of the Army at the time, and are required to process RE code waivers.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011627C070208
There are no orders for the Purple Heart in the applicant’s service personnel records. The medical evidence provided by the applicant which shows that he sustained a fragment wound to his left forearm as a result of a mine explosion on approximately 6 August 1970 in Vietnam is accepted as sufficient evidence on which to base award of the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011631C070208
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this unit award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011632C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that his May 1992 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show the rank of Private First Class (PFC), pay grade E-3, instead of the rank of PV1 [Private], pay grade E-1. He completed his training and was released from active duty on 1 May 1992 in the pay grade of E-1 and returned to his Reserve unit. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on 23...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011633C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 August 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040011633 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 available evidence of record shows the applicant completed Junior ROTC prior to enlisting in the Army. He provided evidence to show he completed college 7 months prior to his discharge for disability.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011635C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge (UD) be upgraded to an honorable discharge, and/or that he receive a medical discharge. The applicant’s request for an upgrade of his discharge to either an honorable discharge or medical discharge was carefully considered. As a result, there is insufficient evidence showing the applicant suffered from a medical condition that warranted his processing for separation through medical channels at the time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011637C070208
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows the Korean Service Medal with two bronze service stars, the United Nations Service Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge, and one Overseas Service Bar as authorized awards. 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 214. The applicant served during an authorized period for award of the National...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011642C070208
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Overseas Service Ribbon. The applicant's DD Form 214 with the ending period 27 September 1976 shows he was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award). Evidence of record shows that the applicant was honorably separated on 27 September 1976 after serving 1 year, 7 months, and 2 days overseas.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011646C070208
He notes the rating was effective on 28 March 1995 and the medical conditions which served as the basis for his VA disability rating were related to his military service. According to the applicant's VA rating documents, in March 1995 he was granted a combined disability rating of 30 percent. The evidence of record indicates he did not have any medically unfitting disability which required physical disability processing.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011653C070208
In January 1992 the applicant requested that his records be corrected to reflect all of his awards on one DD Form 214. The applicant served during a period for which the Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief and to excuse failure to timely file.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011656C070208
His status was changed from AWOL to confinement by civil authorities on 1 August 1969. The applicant was 20 years old at the time of his conviction. The evidence available to the Board indicates the applicant was discharged as a result of his civil conviction.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011659C070208
The applicant requests that his discharge be upgraded. Although the details of charges preferred against the applicant were not in records available to the Board, on 12 May 1983 the applicant submitted a voluntary request for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial. The evidence available to the Board indicates that as part of his voluntary request for discharge the applicant acknowledged he understood there was no automatic...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011660C070208
He states that his records will show what his hearing was when he went into the service and what it was when he left the service. During a 21 November 1950 physical examination, for the purpose of separation, the applicant stated that he believed he had some hearing loss in the left ear and that he had first observed this in 1944 when he was a member of a gun crew and had an injury from a blast to the left hear. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative error which...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011669C070208
Michael J. Flynn | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Item 40 (Wounds) of the applicant’s DA Form 20 is blank, indicating he was never wounded/injured in action while serving on active duty. Item 41 of the DA Form 20 does not include the PH in the list of authorized awards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011679C070208
There is no evidence in the applicant's service record to show, and the applicant provided none to show that he requested a separation medical examination and his medical records are unavailable for review. The applicant's medical records are unavailable for review and there is no evidence to show that he requested a separation medical examination prior to his general court-martial. There is no evidence, and the applicant has provided none, to show that he had entered the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011681C070208
His records show he was considered and not selected for promotion to colonel by the 2000, 2001, and 2002 Reserve Components Selection Boards (RCSB). On 4 December 2002, he submitted a DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Records) and requested reconsideration for promotion to colonel by a SSB based on the fact that his last 2 OER's and his Master's degree were omitted from the promotion package. On 23 December 2004, the Office of Promotions, Reserve Components, St. Louis,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011687C070208
Carol Kornhoff | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant’s 30 September 1987 DD Form 214 does not show award of the Air Medal, the above-mentioned Republic of Vietnam unit citations, or the National Defense Service Medal. 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 Vietnam Service Medal with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011694C070208
The applicant requests correction to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) dated 1 March 1995 to show his separation date as 16 May 1997 and his award of the Soldier's Medal. 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 denial of so much of the application that pertains to correction of his DD Form 214 to show his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011695C070208
This DD Form 214 shows the applicant was ordered to Active Duty for Training (ACDUTRA) for the period 3 April 1965 through 1 October 1965. Evidence of record shows the applicant already held the MOS 76D20 when he was involuntarily ordered to active duty. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214, in item 17a, to show he was on active duty for the period 26 August 1968 through 6 February 1970.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011697C070208
However, an award of a VA rating does not establish an error or injustice in the separation or discharge of an individual from the Army not as a result of a disability. The VA, which has neither the authority, nor the responsibility for determining physical fitness for military service, awards disability ratings to veterans for conditions that it determines were incurred during military service and subsequently affect the individual’s civilian employability. The fact that the applicant may...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011698C070208
The evidence of record confirms the last name shown on both of the applicant's DD Forms 214 is identical to the name recorded on his Personnel Qualification Record. As a result, there is no error in the last name shown on the applicant's separation documents nor throughout his military records. The Board determined that the evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011702C070208
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show award of the Silver Star Medal and the Purple Heart. The applicant served in the Army of the United States from 8 November 1967 to 20 October 1969. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that the he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal for the period 8 November 1967 to 20...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011706C070208
The applicant provides: a. In this case, the evidence includes Special Orders provided by the applicant and the DA Vietnam Casualty Roster which shows he was wounded in action. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds received on 17 September 1968 while serving in the RVN; and b. showing that based on his RVN service and campaign participation, he is entitled to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011709C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 04 OCTOBER 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040011709 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. 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 to show 2 years, 2 months and 15 days...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011710C070208
He reviewed the elimination action and the board proceedings' findings and recommendations and recommended the applicant be separated from the USAR with a general discharge. AR 135-175, paragraph 2-20a states if the area commander, in his review of a case in which involuntary separation has been recommended by the board of officers notes a substantial defect in the proceedings, he will: (1) if the board has failed to make findings and recommendations as required by this regulation, return...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011711C070208
On 4 November 1971, while still in BCT, nonjudicial punishment (NJP) was imposed against him for failure to go to his place of duty. The applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) on 5 August 1973, for an upgrade of his discharge to a general 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011713C070208
On 4 April 2000, the applicant signed an enlistment contract enlisting in the IRR for 3 years. The applicant completed and signed an enlistment contract dated 10 February 2003 reenlisting in the IRR for 6 years. Army Regulation 140-111 (U. S. Army Reserve Reenlistment Program), paragraph 7-4 states when an IRR Soldier is to be processed for immediate reenlistment, USAHRC – STL will send the Soldier a partially completed DD Form 4-series, a DA Form 3540, and a detailed letter of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011719C070208
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 13 December 1988, the appropriate authority approved the recommendation for discharge due to misconduct - abuse of illegal drugs and directed the applicant be issued a general discharge with a characterization of service as under honorable conditions. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004001172
His DD Form 214 shows that he was a veteran who was honorably discharged and with nothing of failure in [his service]. Item 20 of his DD Form 214 shows he completed 11 years of school. Paragraph 5-37 at the time provided that members who completed at least 6 months but less than 36 months of continuous active service on their first enlistment and who demonstrated that they could not or would not meet acceptable standards required of enlisted personnel because of poor attitude, lack of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011720C070208
The applicant's request was approved and on 8 May 1980 the applicant was discharged under other than honorable conditions. Army Regulation 635-200 states that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor. It also notes that a general discharge, when authorized, may be issued to a soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011722C070208
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart. There are no orders in the applicant's service personnel records which show award of the Purple Heart. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief and to excuse failure to timely file.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011723C070208
Public Law 97-252, the Uniformed Services Former Spouses Protection Act (USFSPA), enacted 8 September 1982, established SBP coverage for former spouses of retiring members. Public Law 99-145, dated 8 November 1985, permitted retirees to elect SBP coverage for a former spouse under spouse coverage provisions vice insurable interest provisions. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected to show the FSM requested former...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011725C070208
There is no evidence in the available records which shows that the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 also shows the applicant's unit (11th Armored Cavalry) is entitled to one award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation (7 September 1966 to 10 August 1968) based on Department of the Army General Orders Number 60, dated 1969, and one award of the Republic of Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011727C070208
After completing 2 years, 11 months and 19 days of prior active Army service, he reenlisted in the Army on 6 April 1973, for 5 years, in the pay grade of E-5. While he was AWOL, CID received notification from a Frankfurt military police desk sergeant that on 18 September 1977, the applicant had been apprehended by German police for possession of suspected heroin and drug paraphernalia. As a result, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error or injustice to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011728C070208
Linda M. Barker | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. On 28 November 1970, the applicant received notification that action was being taken to effect his administrative separation from the US Army under the provisions of Army regulation 635-212, by reason of unfitness. The applicant contends that his discharge should be upgraded because he was young, married and had a baby boy, was carefully considered and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011732C070208
The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. His DD Form 214, issued at the time of his discharge shows that he was awarded the Korean Service Medal with two bronze service stars. Once the Korean War Service Medal has been authorized by the Department of the Air Force, the applicant may apply to this Board to add this foreign award to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011735C070208
On 18 February 1972, the separation authority approved the applicant’s request for discharge and directed that he receive an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. On 25 April 1973, 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. This program, known as the DOD Discharge Review Program (Special) (SDRP), required, in the absence of compelling reasons to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011736C070208
On 2 October 1976, the applicant requested the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) upgrade his general under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. The applicant's records contain a 3 January 1978 letter from the Department of the Army Military Review Boards Agency which states a request for review of the applicant's discharge was received. This letter further states that since the applicant was AWOL for over 180 days, he was not entitled to Veterans Benefits...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 20040011749C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 30 August 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20040011749 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 Armed Forces Reserve Medal with Hourglass. It is awarded for honorable and satisfactory service as a member of one or more of the Reserve...