ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004106888C070208
The applicant requests that his discharge be upgraded from under other than honorable conditions to an honorable discharge. However, the applicant's records show that he was AWOL for nearly 8 years. There is no evidence in the applicant's service records and the applicant has provided no evidence that supports this claim.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004106889C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected by showing in Item 22(a)2 (Other Service) 0 years. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on 21 August 1971; therefore, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error or injustice expired on 20 August 1974. The Board determined that the evidence presented does not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004106890C070208
The applicant provides, an Officer Evaluation Report (OER) for the period 3 May 2003 through 16 February 2004, orders to and from active duty with the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period 1 March 2003 through 28 February 2004, a Certificate of Completion for the MI Career Captains Course phases 1 and 3, and the citation for his Joint Service Commendation Medal for the period 3 May 2003 to 16 February...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004106902C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 January 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR2004106902 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 submitted an undated letter of support from a church minister that stated that he has known the applicant for 12 years. The author further stated that, "Three of those years were in the United States Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004106906C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 March 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR2004106906 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 undesirable discharge (UD) be upgraded to a general discharge under honorable conditions or to a fully honorable discharge. This program, known as the DOD Discharge Review...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004106911C070208
He was issued a DD Form 214 for the period 4 January 1973 through 30 October 1978. He was issued a DD Form 214 for the period 31 October 1978 through 17 January 1990. The applicant should have received a DD Form 214 when he was honorably discharged, from his 31 March 1971 enlistment, on 3 January 1973 for the purpose of immediate reenlistment; however, one for this period of service is not available in his service personnel records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004106929C070208
Evidence of record shows the applicant served in Southwest Asia from 6 January 1991 to 13 February 1991. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his military records to show award of the Southwest Asia Service Medal with two bronze service stars, the KLM-SA and the KLM-K. 2. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 to show award of the Southwest Asia Service Medal with two bronze...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004106935C070208
Delia R. Trimble | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Department of the Army (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, during his service in Vietnam, Company B, 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 506th Infantry Regiment, 101st Air Cavalry Division was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004106936C070208
At the time he was appointed [in the JAGC], he had 8 years, 5 months, and 1 day of total service based on a combination of credit for time in law school prior to his original commission and his commissioned service up to his JA appointment. Paragraph 3-12a(1) states that persons receiving original appointments as Reserve officers of the Army with assignment to the JAGC will be appointed in the highest grade entitled under Title 10, U. S. Code, section 3359 (repealed in 1996 and moved to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004106946C070208
Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Records show that the applicant was 20 years and 11 months old at the time his active service began and 21 years and 6 months old at the time of his discharge. Therefore, there is insufficient basis to waive the statute of limitations for timely filing or for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004106957C070208
Yolanda Maldonado | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be amended to add the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Korea Defense Service Medal, and the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge M-60 machinegun. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004106958C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 January 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR2004106958 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. Delia R. Trimble | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. In his request for discharge, the applicant indicated that he understood that by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004106971C070208
The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. His report of separation shows that he entered on active duty on 12 August 1943 and served in the 147th Field Artillery Battalion (158th Regimental Combat Team) in the Asiatic Pacific Theater during World War II beginning in March 1944, and returning to the United States in February 1946. Consequently, his request for award of the Purple Heart cannot be granted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004106975C070208
Ronald J. Weaver | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. On 23 July 2002, his request was denied. On 30 July 2002, the applicant was separated from the ARNG and transferred to the Retired Reserve upon the completion of 28 years of commissioned service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004106978C070208
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. He states that he was given the option of taking a less than honorable discharge or trying to be medically discharged and that due to the fact that he was informed that it would be unlikely that he would be discharged for medical reasons, he opted to take a less than honorable discharge and he was sent home 3 days later. Accordingly, on 6 December 1978, the applicant was discharged, under other than honorable conditions, under the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004106980C070208
The application submitted in this case is dated 28 August 2003. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows that he was separated on 5 May 1982, under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial and furnished an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. Records show the applicant should have discovered the error or injustice now under consideration on 15 February 1983, the date the ADRB denied his appeal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004106981C070208
The applicant is requesting correction of an alleged error that occurred on 27 September 2002, the date of his separation from active service. Battalion commanders and commanders of separate units are authorized to grant these awards to Soldiers on active duty. The applicant contends that his records should be corrected to show award of the Army Commendation Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004106982C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that the Bronze Star Medal be included on his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge. 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, Company B, 1st Battalion, 20 Infantry Regiment, 11th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division, was awarded the Republic of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004106997C070208
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), dated 3 June 1974, stated that the Career Counselor Badge could be authorized for wear by enlisted personnel assigned to authorized duty positions which required MOS code OOE, including personnel assigned to the U. S. Army Recruiting Command. The applicant would have been authorized to wear the Career Counselor Badge during the period of time he performed duties as an OOE. The Board determined that the evidence presented does not demonstrate the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004106999C070208
The applicant states that he was wounded in February 1968 while in Vietnam. His military records and the medical records available do not show that he was wounded in action. The evidence shows that the applicant’s record contains administrative error that does not require action by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004107002C070208
LaVerne M. Douglas | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant (spouse of the former service member) requests, in effect, that the former service member's (FSM's) record be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart (PH). Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative error which does not require action by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004107005C070208
The applicant requests correction of his records to show that he was wounded in action during his service in World War II. The applicant's military personnel files contain hospital admission records. The applicant's medical records from World War II show that he received wounds as a result of hostile action in December 1944.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004107014C070208
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable or a general discharge. It was not until he surrendered to military authorities that he indicated that he went AWOL because he had to take care of his family as a result of his wife deserting him and his children and there is no evidence in the available records that shows that he sought help from his superiors prior to going AWOL.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004107015C070208
The applicant requests that his reentry (RE) code in item 27 of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be changed from RE-3 to RE-1. The applicant was discharged on 19 June 1992 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 6-3b(2). Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004107017C070208
On 30 June 1970, the applicant was released from active duty and placed on the retired list effective 1 July 1970. By letter dated 10 March 2003, the U. S. Total Army Personnel Command (PERSCOM) informed the applicant that the only information they had was that he had been considered and not selected for promotion but retained in grade by the board that met in April 1969. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief and to excuse...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004107030C070208
It states, in pertinent part, that enlisted personnel may be discharged, released from active duty or active duty for training for the convenience of the Government in order to enter or return to school or to accept teaching positions when there services are not essential to the mission of their assigned organization. However, there is no evidence in the available record nor has the applicant submitted any evidence to support his contention that he should have been processed for discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004107031C070208
Department of the Army 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, during his service in Vietnam, the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, was awarded the, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross, with Palm, Unit Citation, for the period 12 July 1965 through 16 October 1968, by Department of the Army General...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004107052C070208
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 11 January 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR2004107052 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 WD AGO Form 53-98 (Military Record and Report of Separation Certificate of Service) be corrected to show his original enlistment date. The applicant’s military records are not available...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004107063C070208
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show he is eligible to wear three bronze service stars on his Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal. The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. Although the applicant's unit, the 2d Portable Surgery Hospital, received campaign participation credit for three campaigns, there is no evidence of record and the applicant does not provide any to show that he participated in either the Papua or the Southern...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004107078C070208
It states, in pertinent part, that a bronze service star is authorized with this award for each RVN campaign a member is credited with participating in while serving in the RVN. The evidence of record did reveal the applicant is entitled to awards based on his RVN service and campaign participation that were not included on his separation document. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show that based on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004107081C070208
The applicant provides a self-authored attachment to his DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record), and a copy of his DD Form 214. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) sets forth Department of the Army criteria, policy and instructions concerning individual military awards, the service medals and service ribbons, combat and special skill badges and tabs, unit decorations, and trophies and similar devices awarded in recognition of accomplishments. For Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004107083C070208
Powers | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant states, in effect, that he completed a tour of duty in the Republic of Korea in accordance with the guidelines established in AR (Army Regulation) 600-8-22 for award of the OSR. The applicant did not complete a 12-month overseas tour of duty in Korea.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004107090C070208
Jeanette McCants | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. In effect, the applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show his service in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing service in Vietnam from 21 March 1962 through 31 March 1963.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004107093C070208
On 23 September 1988, the unit commander notified the applicant he was initiating separation action on him under the provisions of paragraph 14- 12c, Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of commission of a serious offense (illegal drug use). The separation document (DD Form 214) he was issued at the time confirms he was separated under the provisions of paragraph 14-12d, Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of abuse of illegal drugs. Further, the record shows he was separated under the terms...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004107103C070208
The applicant requests that his discharge be upgraded from under other than honorable conditions to an honorable discharge. The date of application to the ABCMR is within three years of the decision of the ADRB; therefore, the applicant has timely filed. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004107104C070208
The application submitted in this case was received by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) on 19 April 2004. On 10 February 1989, the applicant’s commander signed an elimination packet on the applicant for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14 for misconduct – patterns of misconduct. The date of application to the ABCMR is within three years of the decision of the ADRB; therefore, the applicant has timely filed.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004107108C070208
Jeanette McCants | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The Vietnam casualty roster maintained by this agency shows that the applicant was wounded in action on the above-mentioned two dates. 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 (first oak leaf cluster), Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004107112C070208
The applicant requests, in effect, that her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) issued on 5 March 1992 be corrected to show her military occupational specialty (MOS) was "MOS 91A (Medical Specialist) versus 94B (Food Service Specialist)." The applicant states, in effect, that on 28 March 1985, she completed the Combat Medical Specialist Course and she performed the duties associated with this MOS while assigned to the 6253rd United States Army Hospital until...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004107116C070208
On 26 June 1970, the applicant was convicted by a special court-martial of the above three periods of AWOL. The available record does not contain any evidence that shows his case was ever reviewed as a result of a travel panel or by a records-only review. Kathleen A. Newman ______________________ CHAIRPERSON INDEX |CASE ID |AR200410716 | |SUFFIX | | |RECON | | |DATE BOARDED |20050125 | |TYPE OF DISCHARGE |BCD | |DATE OF DISCHARGE |19701102 | |DISCHARGE AUTHORITY |AR635-200 | |DISCHARGE...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004107124C070208
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. As a result of this decision, section 503 of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2002 enacted Title 10, U. S. Code, section 1558 and amended Title 10, U. S. Code, section 628 to require that members challenging unfavorable treatment by a selection board to apply to their Service Secretary for consideration by a special board or a special selection board. The evidence of record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004107125C070208
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The evidence of record shows the applicant was selected for promotion to COL by a special selection board subsequent to his retirement. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing he was promoted to COL effective 1 September 1997; b. voiding his retirement of 1 April 1997 and showing he remained...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004107126C070208
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. On 25 February 1992, he requested retirement to be effective 1 September 1992. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004107129C070208
He stated that he recommended the applicant’s separation from the USMA. By regulation, cadets who are found to have violated the cadet honor code will normally be separated from the USMA. In this case, after reviewing all the evidence to include the input of the CAB, TAC officers and Commandant; and after conducting a personal interview with the applicant, the Superintendent elected to recommend the applicant’s separation from the USMA and discharge from the Army, as is not only...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004107132C070208
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to reflect award of any awards and decorations he may be entitled to, including the Vietnam Campaign Medal and qualification as an expert with the M-14 rifle. The applicant completed a qualifying period of service for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal on 8 August 1967. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing that he qualified as an expert with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004107135C070208
LaVerne Douglas | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Army Regulation 635-5-1 prescribes the specific authorities (regulatory or other directives), reasons for separating Soldiers from active duty, and the SPD (separation) codes to be entered on the DD Form 214. His reentry code of “3” on his DD Form 214 worksheet is correct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004107140C070208
James Gunlicks | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that promotion order number 057-26 be expunged from her OMPF (Official Military Personnel File) because they duplicate order number 057-22. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by expunging promotion order number 057-26, which duplicates the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2004 | 2004107141C070208
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant was assigned a separation code of JBK and an RE code of RE-3A at the time of separation because she was not eligible to reenlist without a waiver due to the Declination of Continued Service Statement that she signed. A code of RE-1A is not appropriate in the applicant's case, because she was not separated for reenlistment.