ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004105799C070208
The applicant’s military records show that he enlisted in the U. S. Army Reserve (USAR) on 17 September 1991. Orders dated 31 July 2003 show the applicant was discharged from the USAR on 26 August 2003 with a general discharge. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004105810C070208
The applicant requests that his enlistment contract be corrected to show that he enlisted in the Army for 2 years and 21 weeks. However, his enlistment contract shows his term of enlistment as 2 years and 00 weeks and the MFR from USAREC dated 2 March 2004, shows his term of enlistment as 4 years and 38 weeks. However, other than the MFR, there is no evidence in the available record that shows that the applicant ever intended to enlist in the Army for 4 years and 38 weeks and his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004105814C070208
James B. Gunlicks | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that her enlistment contract be corrected to show that she enlisted in the Army for 4 years and 17 weeks. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending the enlistment contract (DD Form 4/3) of the individual concerned to show that she enlisted in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004105815C070208
James B. Gunlicks | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that her enlistment contract be corrected to show that she enlisted in the Army for 4 years and 17 weeks. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending the enlistment contract (DD Form 4/3) of the individual concerned to show that she enlisted in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004105816C070208
James B. Gunlicks | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that his enlistment contract be corrected to show that he enlisted in the Army for 6 years and 00 weeks. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending the enlistment contract of the individual concerned to show that he enlisted in the Regular Army for 6...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004105821C070208
The applicant states that he was denied ISP because his last tour of active duty was only 11 months. By message dated April 2001, authority to retain the applicant on active duty from 1 September 2003 until 31 August 2004 was granted for the purpose of accepting an assignment to Germany where there were critical shortages of urologists. On 11 April 2003, the applicant requested an extension of his MRD from 1 September 2004 to 1 December 2004 so he could complete his ISP and MASP contract.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004105837C070208
On 14 September 1994, the applicant was discharged accordingly. The applicant’s contention that he was not responsible for the actions that resulted in his GCM conviction and resultant BCD because he was suffering from a bipolar disorder, and the supporting medical documents he provides were carefully considered. The Board determined that the evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004105843C070208
On 17 October 1985, this Board denied the applicant’s request for restoration of her pay grade from E-1 to E-4. This medal is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was reduced to the pay grade of E-1 as a result of the imposition of NJP and a special court- martial conviction that included confinement for a period of time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004105845C070208
The applicant continues that the officer filing the GOMOR stated that it would be placed in his local file. In conclusion, the DASEB determined that: a. the applicant failed to indicate remorse for the misconduct in his appeal; b. the applicant failed to provide any letters of support for this appeal from the issuing chain of command or his current chain of command; c. the contentions that the applicant raised were previously considered by the Issuing Officer prior to his decision to issue...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004105854C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. A review of the records fail to show that the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that Board’s 15-year statute of limitations. The evidence of record shows that he was convicted by two summary court-martials and by one special court-martial and that he had NJP imposed against him twice as a result of the offenses that he committed.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004105870C070208
On 10 September 1975, the applicant was discharged accordingly. There is no indication in the record that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15- year statute of limitations. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear, that the record is in error or unjust.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004105871C070208
The applicant states, in effect, that $2,000.00 of his debt to the government based on his receiving a Career Status Bonus (CSB) after he agreed to being placed in a reduced retirement plan (REDUX) was erroneously collected while final resolution of the debt was pending. By regulation, if a soldier decides to submit an application for remission/cancellation of indebtedness and properly notifies unit and finance officials, the debt collection process should be suspended until a final...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004105876C070208
This provision of law allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse failure to file within the 3-year statute of limitation if the ABCMR determines that it would be in the interest of justice to do so. Further, his discharge accurately reflects his overall record of service. As a result, the Board further determined that there is no evidence provided which shows that it would be in the interest of justice to excuse the applicant's failure to timely file this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004105880C070208
The applicant provides COUNSEL'S REQUEST, STATEMENT AND EVIDENCE: 1. The Board determined that the evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice. ______ John Slone_______ CHAIRPERSON INDEX |CASE ID |AR2004105880 | |SUFFIX | | |RECON |YYYYMMDD | |DATE BOARDED |20041026 | |TYPE OF DISCHARGE |(HD, GD, UOTHC, UD, BCD, DD, UNCHAR) | |DATE OF DISCHARGE |YYYYMMDD | |DISCHARGE AUTHORITY |AR .
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004105881C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 November 2004 DOCKET NUMBER: AR2004105881 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, these statements by themselves are not sufficient as a basis for award of the Purple Heart, particularly when other evidence of record shows he was not wounded as a result of hostile action. Therefore, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004105885C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 9 December 2004 DOCKET NUMBER: AR2004105885 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show that he was awarded the Combat Medical Badge. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004105891C070208
Consequently, due to the two concepts involved, an individual's medical condition, although not considered medically unfitting for military service at the time of processing for separation, discharge or retirement, may be sufficient to qualify the individual for VA benefits based on an evaluation by that agency. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004105892C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: DECEMBER 21, 2004 DOCKET NUMBER: AR2004105892 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 Report of Transfer or Discharge, DD Form 214, indicates that the applicant was discharged on 28 April 1970, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service, in lieu of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004105903C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: DECEMBER 9, 2004 DOCKET NUMBER: AR2004105903 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 records show that he enlisted in the US Army Reserve, on 3 March 1955. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief and to excuse...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004105934C070208
Once the Department of the Air Force has authorized the Korean War Service Medal, the applicant may apply to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records to have it added to his DD Form 214. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative error that 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 that he was awarded the National Defense Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004105947C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: FEBRUARY 1, 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR2004105947 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 the already-awarded Combat Infantryman Badge; and the Purple Heart, with oak leaf cluster; be added to his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004105953C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that his record be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart (PH). The applicant states, in effect, that he was wounded in Korea, but never received the PH and that his record does not show that he is authorized the award. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004105956C070208
The applicant states that the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) did not rate him for diabetes, incurred while he was on the TDRL (temporary disability retired list). On 14 September 1998 a PEB found the applicant physically unfit because of his medical condition, delusional disorder, and recommended that he be permanently retired with a disability rating of 30 percent. In the report of that examination, the psychologist indicated that the applicant was taking various medications, to include...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004105976C070208
On 8 July 1985, the applicant's commander informed him that he was initiating action to discharge him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Two years is not an excessive period of time in which to expect an individual who was previously enrolled in ADAPCP to abstain from problem drinking.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004105978C070208
The applicant's service medical records are not available. Army Regulation 635-40 governs the evaluation for physical fitness of soldiers who may be unfit to perform their military duties because of physical disability. There is no evidence of record to show she was ever given a profile for her injury.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004105981C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 December 2004 DOCKET NUMBER: AR2004105981 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The applicant requests that he be issued a certificate of promotion for his lateral appointment from Specialist to Corporal. Title 10, U.S. Code, Section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004105985C070208
When he entered active duty in 1991, his Pay Entry Base Date was correctly established as 20 July 1986 by subtracting his ROTC time from his total service. The applicant enlisted in the USAR on 15 November 1984 and has had continuous service since that date. The applicant's PEBD should be corrected to 15 November 1984 and he should be authorized any pay adjustment accruing on or after 23 September 1996.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004105989C070208
The appropriate commander approved the recommendation and the applicant was discharged on 30 July 1976, in pay grade E-1, with a discharge under other than honorable conditions. The applicant's discharge was so upgraded and a new DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) was prepared which reflects his upgraded discharge and his rank and grade as Private First Class, E-3. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004105990C070208
The applicant states, in effect, that she served overseas in support of Operation Enduring Freedom; however, this service was not recorded in her record or separation document and she received no service awards for this period of service. These medals will be awarded to recognize all members of the Armed Forces of the United States serving in or in support of Global War on Terrorism Operations on or after 11 September 2001. The evidence of record confirms the applicant was deployed to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004105995C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 November 2004 DOCKET NUMBER: AR2004105995 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. Robert J. Osborn, II | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Special Orders Number 207, State of Oklahoma Military Department, dated 26...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004105998C070208
Delia R. Trimble | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Title 10 of the United States Code, section 1372 (10 USC 1372), as amended in 1996, provides the legal authority for the grade to be awarded to members retiring for physical disability. The evidence of record further confirms the applicant had been selected for promotion to SGT/E-5 prior to being processed for retirement by reason of physical disability.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004106002C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 2 November 2004 DOCKET NUMBER: AR2004106002 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. 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. Records show the applicant should have discovered the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004106010C070208
Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) lists the unit awards received by units serving in Vietnam. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on 15 November 1968, the applicant's date of discharge; therefore, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error or injustice expired on 14 November 1971. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004106015 C070208
In the original findings, the ABCMR found no evidence of record that warranted an upgrade of the applicant's discharge under other than honorable conditions. When authorized, it is issued to a soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. The applicant contends that his discharge under other than honorable conditions should be upgraded due to his overall good military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004106024C070208
Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on or about 20 July 2000; therefore, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error or injustice expired on or about 19 July 2003. The Board determined that the evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice. As a result, the Board further determined that there is no evidence provided which shows that it would be in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004106032C070208
The applicant's discharge proceedings are not available to the Board. In so doing, it indicated that the applicant was separated because of repeated misconduct; however, decided that because of the nature of the applicant's offenses, evidence of alcoholism, and his overall record, relief should be granted. An under other than honorable conditions discharge is normally appropriate for a member discharged for misconduct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004106042C070208
Item 29 (Wounds Received as a Result of Action With Enemy Forces), of the FSM's DD Form 214, shows the entry, "None." Once the Department of the Air Force has authorized the Korean War Service Medal, the applicant may apply to the Army Board For Correction of Military Records to have it added to his DD Form 214. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004106058C070208
The second statement of service shows that she was a member of the SMP from 4 January 1983 to 14 December 1984. The copies of leave and earning statements submitted with her request show that she received pay in pay grade E-5 from January 1983 through December 1983. It is evident that the applicant was a member of the SMP in 1983 and 1984; however, there is insufficient evidence to grant her request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004106063C070208
The DD Form 214 issued to the applicant on the date of his separation, 24 October 1991, shows that he was separated with a BCD under the provisions of Chapter 3, AR 635-200, as a result of court-martial. The Board determined that the evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable 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 to excuse the applicant's failure to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004106064C070208
Army Regulation 135-175 states, in pertinent part, that officers in the grade of first lieutenant, captain, or major, who completed their statutory military obligation, will be discharged for failure to be selected for promotion after the second consideration by a Department of the Army Reserve Components Selection Board. Army Regulation 350-100 (Officer Active Duty Service Obligations) states, in pertinent part, that officers graduating from the Special Forces Detachment Officer...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004106071C070208
By letter dated 23 October 2003, PERSCOM informed the applicant that repayment of his U. S. Department of Education loan in the amount of $4,500.00 had been made. USAHRC noted that before the Army can make any loan repayments, additional loan verification information from both the LRP participant and current loan holder(s) must be provided to that office. For three years (in 1996, 1997, and 1998), he should have received letters informing him that repayment of two of his student loans, in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004106084C070208
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Those individuals discharged under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, with a UOTHC discharge, in lieu of trial by court-martial, are assigned RE-4 codes and are disqualified from further service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004106089C070208
The applicant requests that his deceased father, a former service member (FSM) be awarded the Purple Heart and the Prisoner of War Medal. Consequently, the FSM is entitled to the posthumous award of the Prisoner of War Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by posthumous award of the Prisoner of War Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany clasp.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004106098C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that 1-day lost time be deleted from his record and that his record be corrected to show that he attended Officer Candidate School. The applicant provides a copy of his WD AGO Form 53-55, Enlisted Record and Report of Separation – Honorable Discharge, a copy of his Honorable Discharge from the Army of the United States, and letters he exchanged with the National Personnel Records Center pertinent to the correction of his records. By the applicant's own...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004106109C070208
The separation document (DD Form 214) he was issued on that date shows he held the rank and pay grade of SPC/E-4, he completed a total of 8 years, 4 months, and 14 days of active military service and he was separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-40, paragraph 4-24b(3), by reason of disability, severance pay. In this case, the evidence of record clearly shows the applicant’s reduction was the result of his acceptance of NJP. ___ JAMES E. VICK______ CHAIRPERSON INDEX |CASE ID...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004106111C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 9 December 2004 DOCKET NUMBER: AR2004106111 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 states that he served in the grade of lieutenant colonel for five years, had met all of the requirements for promotion and had completed the Judge Advocate General's Corps (JAGC) Career Extension...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004106120C070208
The applicant requests that the reason for his discharge be changed to physical disability. The applicant indicated that he did not desire a medical examination. __ Linda D. Simmons______ CHAIRPERSON INDEX |CASE ID |AR2004106120 | |SUFFIX | | |RECON | | |DATE BOARDED |20050111 | |TYPE OF DISCHARGE |GD | |DATE OF DISCHARGE |19741107 | |DISCHARGE AUTHORITY |DA MSG 011510Z August 1973 | |DISCHARGE REASON | | |BOARD DECISION |DENY | |REVIEW AUTHORITY | | |ISSUES 1.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004106131C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 August 2004 DOCKET NUMBER: AR2004106131 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. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004106154C070208
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. DA Pamphlet 672-3, Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register, dated 29 January 1988, which lists unit awards received by units serving in Vietnam, shows that the unit the applicant was assigned to, the 1st Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004106157C070208
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, shows he was awarded: the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3, Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register, dated 29 January 1988, which lists unit awards received by...