ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001819C070206
As far as he could tell the private was not a homosexual. Class I included those cases which involved an invasion of the rights of another person as where the homosexual act was accompanied by assault or coercion or where cooperation or consent was obtained through fraud; Class II included those cases wherein personnel subject to court-martial jurisdiction engaged in one or more provable homosexual acts not within the purview of Class I; Class III included cases of overt,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001820C070206
The applicant requests that he be awarded the Good Conduct Medal and all other awards earned during his service in Iraq. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. Soldiers may receive both the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal if they meet the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001820C070206
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. Soldiers may receive both the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal if they meet the requirements of both awards; however, the same period of service establishing one cannot be used to justify service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001821C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 October 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050001821 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. Since the applicant was not disqualified for award of the Good Conduct Medal, and his records show that his conduct and efficiency were rated as “excellent” throughout his first period of qualifying service,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001821C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 October 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050001821 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. Since the applicant was not disqualified for award of the Good Conduct Medal, and his records show that his conduct and efficiency were rated as excellent throughout his first period of qualifying service, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001823C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 September 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050001823 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. However, as confirmed by the HRC Awards Branch, during the Vietnam era, award of the CIB was only authorized for enlisted individuals who held and served in MOS 11B, 11C, 11F, 11G, or 11H. Therefore, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001823C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 September 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050001823 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 evidence shows the applicant is entitled to the Valorous Unit Award and RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001825C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 November 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050001825 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 records of her deceased spouse, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he enrolled in the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) for spouse coverage. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001825C070206
Michael J. Flynn | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, that the records of her deceased spouse, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he enrolled in the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) for spouse coverage. The evidence of record shows the FSM failed to make an RCSBP election at the time he received his 20-year letter.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001829C070206
This was a field hospital somewhere near Omaha Beach. I suppose this was due to a boyscout troop shooting paintballs at us…or was that the result of ENEMY ACTION?” e. “Bringing in the 155 charges for our Howitzers to hold and advance our lines was that ENEMY ACTION?” f. “The resulting injury put me in a FIELD HOSPITAL in France off the line and 50 plus years of 24-7 excruciating pain…pray tell was that the result of ENEMY ACTION?” 6. It states that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001829C070206
This was a field hospital somewhere near Omaha Beach. I suppose this was due to a boyscout troop shooting paintballs at us or was that the result of ENEMY ACTION? e. Bringing in the 155 charges for our Howitzers to hold and advance our lines was that ENEMY ACTION? f. The resulting injury put me in a FIELD HOSPITAL in France off the line and 50 plus years of 24-7 excruciating pain pray tell was that the result of ENEMY ACTION? 6. It states that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001830C070206
Michael J. Flynn | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. On 30 November 2003, the applicant completed a DD Form 2656. The instructions for Section XI of the DD Form 2656 inform the member, in part, that an otherwise eligible spouse must concur if the member declines to elect SBP coverage.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001830C070206
On 30 November 2003, the applicant completed a DD Form 2656. The instructions for Section XI of the DD Form 2656 inform the member, in part, that an otherwise eligible spouse must concur if the member declines to elect SBP coverage. The available evidence shows his spouse did not sign in Section XI concurring with an election not to participate in the SBP at the time the DD Form 2656 was originally prepared.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001832C070206
Records available to the Board indicate the applicant served an initial period of active duty between October 1969 and January 1972. The Board determined that the evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice. ____ James Anderholm_____ CHAIRPERSON INDEX |CASE ID |AR20050001832 | |SUFFIX | | |RECON |YYYYMMDD | |DATE BOARDED |20051001 | |TYPE OF DISCHARGE |(HD, GD, UOTHC, UD, BCD, DD, UNCHAR) | |DATE OF DISCHARGE |YYYYMMDD | |DISCHARGE AUTHORITY |AR .
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001832C070206
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to reflect award of the Korea Defense Service Medal and the Army Service Ribbon, which he refers to as the Army Service Medal. Records available to the Board indicate the applicant served an initial period of active duty between October 1969 and January 1972. Although the applicant may have been a member of the Army National Guard after 1 August 1981 he did not hold an Active Army status after that date and as such, is not eligible for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001834C070206
ROPMA specified that a second lieutenant (2LT) serve a MYIG of 2 years before promotion to first lieutenant (1LT), and a 1LT serve a MYIG of 5 years before promotion to captain. The Reserve Officer Personnel Act in effect prior to ROPMA required completion of 3 years as a 2LT and 4 years as a 1LT before promotion to captain. In view of the circumstances in this case, the applicant is entitled to adjustment to his promotion effective date and date of rank for captain to 15 April 1999, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001834C070206
The applicant's records show that he completed the required military and civilian education for promotion prior to being promoted to captain and prior to his eligibility (MYIG) date. He further stated that affected individuals would be advised they could seek relief from the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) which could adjust DOR’s for those who were first-time considered and selected for promotion to captain, after having served more than 7 combined MYIG as a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001835C070206
On 26 February 1962, the applicant submitted an application for retirement (DA Form 2339), in which he requested to be retired on 30 June 1962, in the retired grade of SFC/E-6. However, in order to satisfy this requirement, a member must have been promoted to, held, and served in the higher pay grade while on active duty. It also shows he was never recommended for promotion to the pay grade E-7 by a properly constituted promotion selection board, and he was never promoted to, held, or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001835C070206
On 26 February 1962, the applicant submitted an application for retirement (DA Form 2339), in which he requested to be retired on 30 June 1962, in the retired grade of SFC/E-6. However, in order to satisfy this requirement, a member must have been promoted to, held, and served in the higher pay grade while on active duty. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001839C070206
On 21 August 1996, an informal PEB determined the applicant was unfit for duty because of his delusional disorder (code 9208 (paranoid disorders) under the Veterans Administration Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD)) and placed him on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) with a 30 percent disability rating. The Court noted that the record established that the applicant met the criteria for a 50 percent disability rating for his mental disorder and that his 30 percent rating was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001839C070206
On 21 August 1996, an informal PEB determined the applicant was unfit for duty because of his delusional disorder (code 9208 (paranoid disorders) under the Veterans Administration Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD)) and placed him on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) with a 30 percent disability rating. The Court noted that the record established that the applicant met the criteria for a 50 percent disability rating for his mental disorder and that his 30 percent rating was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001841C070206
The Army had no choice but to retire him after 5 years on the TDRL. The applicant was found unfit for military service with a 20 percent disability rating. On 30 June 1999, the Board found the applicant was diagnosed with probable MS, a slow-developing disease, within one month of his separation and so almost certainly had MS while in the service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001841C070206
Michael J. Flynn | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The Army had no choice but to retire him after 5 years on the TDRL. On 30 June 1999, the Board found the applicant was diagnosed with probable MS, a slow-developing disease, within one month of his separation and so almost certainly had MS while in the service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001844C070206
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. There were no service medical records available to the Board or provided by the applicant. Unfortunately, in the absence of such medical evidence the applicant's statement and the Department of Veterans Affairs rating document for a scar is not sufficient evidence on which to base an award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001844C070206
The applicant states he sustained a head wound due to hostile action in Germany during World War II and has been receiving disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs for the wound since his discharge in 1945. There were no service medical records available to the Board or provided by the applicant. Unfortunately, in the absence of such medical evidence the applicant's statement and the Department of Veterans Affairs rating document for a scar is not sufficient evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001846C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 August 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050001846 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. From June 1980 to around November 1982 the evidence of record shows he successfully performed his duties as an infantry airborne instructor. _Margaret K. Patterson CHAIRPERSON INDEX CASE...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001846C070206
On 4 June 1985, the Army Court of Military Review (CMR) affirmed the findings and the sentence. From June 1980 to around November 1982 the evidence of record shows he successfully performed his duties as an infantry airborne instructor. The Board determined that the evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001849C070206
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant is requesting correction of an alleged injustice which occurred on 22 February 1979, the date of his discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001849C070206
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The application submitted in this case is dated 29 January 2005. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001855C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 July 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050001855 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. A statement of service, dated 22 February 1993, lists his dates of promotion and the grade titles. Army Regulation 135-180, paragraph 2-2 states that a Soldier holding the grade of master sergeant (E-8) at retirement,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001855C070206
A statement of service, dated 22 February 1993, lists his dates of promotion and the grade titles. Army Regulation 135-180, paragraph 2-2 states that a Soldier holding the grade of master sergeant (E-8) at retirement, whose records show successful service as first sergeant, may be placed on the retired list in the grade title of first sergeant. Since the applicant was properly retired as a 1SG, it is appropriate to correct all current records to show that the applicant was retired as an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001858C070206
There is no evidence in the applicant's service personnel records which show he was recommended for or promoted to staff sergeant/pay grade E-6 in the USAR prior to being placed on the retired list. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant was recommended for promotion to staff sergeant/pay grade E-6. Therefore, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request for a promotion to staff sergeant/pay grade E-6.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001858C070206
On 15 December 1967, the applicant was discharged from the USAR with a general discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 135-178, paragraph 28a(1)(b), for failure to furnish current address. There is no evidence in the applicant's service personnel records which show he was recommended for or promoted to staff sergeant/pay grade E-6 in the USAR prior to being placed on the retired list. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant was recommended for promotion to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001859C070206
It identifies the SPD code of KFS as the appropriate code to assign Regular Army enlisted Soldiers who are voluntarily discharged under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, based upon a request for discharge in lieu of trial by court- martial. Army Regulation 601-210 (Regular Army and Army Reserve Enlistment Program), in effect at the time of the applicant's discharge, provides, in pertinent part, that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001859C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that his Reentry (RE) Code be corrected from an RE-4 to an RE-3. It identifies the SPD code of KFS as the appropriate code to assign Regular Army enlisted Soldiers who are voluntarily discharged under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, based upon a request for discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial. Army Regulation 601-210 (Regular Army and Army Reserve Enlistment Program), in effect at the time of the applicant's discharge,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001862C070206
She claims a War Department (WD) memorandum, dated 28 December 1943, indicates the FSM was discharged, but this information was never entered into the records and a formal discharge and military status number were never issued. The applicant provides the following documents in support of her application: Self-Authored Statement; Third-Party Statement (Sister); RI OTAG Special Orders Number 207, dated 23 October 1935; WD AGO Form 0652B (Appointment National Guard/Infantry), dated 28 April...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001862C070206
She claims a War Department (WD) memorandum, dated 28 December 1943, indicates the FSM was discharged, but this information was never entered into the records and a formal discharge and military status number were never issued. The applicant provides the following documents in support of her application: Self-Authored Statement; Third-Party Statement (Sister); RI OTAG Special Orders Number 207, dated 23 October 1935; WD AGO Form 0652B (Appointment National Guard/Infantry), dated 28 April...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001864C070206
The applicant provides a copy of her enlistment contract, her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), her Reservation Sheet and U.S. Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) Message 02-087 311800 May 2002. The applicant signed a USAREC Form 978-R-E (Statement of Understanding, Regular Army Enlistment Delay for Applicant with Prior Service or an Existing Military Service Obligation)) on 27 August 2002 which shows she would be enlisting for training in MOS 92G (Food...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001864C070206
The applicant states she signed her enlistment contract on 27 August 2002 and there was an enlistment bonus for her military occupational specialty (MOS). The applicant signed a USAREC Form 978-R-E (Statement of Understanding, Regular Army Enlistment Delay for Applicant with Prior Service or an Existing Military Service Obligation)) on 27 August 2002 which shows she would be enlisting for training in MOS 92G (Food Service Specialist). At the time of her enlistment, a Seasonal bonus and a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001871C070206
The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier requests for award of the Purple Heart for wounds received in March 1969. The applicant provided a statement from Colonel B___, who was a former 173d Airborne Brigade (Separate) Signal Officer. However, in this case, the supporting statement from a former Signal Officer with the 173d Airborne Brigade (Separate), combined with the earlier statement from the Soldier who helped the applicant to the medical station, are credible evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001871C070206
The applicant provided a statement from Colonel B___, who was a former 173d Airborne Brigade (Separate) Signal Officer. However, in this case, the supporting statement from a former Signal Officer with the 173d Airborne Brigade (Separate), combined with the earlier statement from the Soldier who helped the applicant to the medical station, are credible evidence that the applicant did in fact receive the wounds claimed and was treated by competent medical personnel. Notwithstanding the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001872C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 September 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050001872 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 DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the Combat Medical Badge,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001872C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 September 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050001872 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 applicants military records are not available to the Board. Since the applicant's service personnel records are not available, there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the Good Conduct Medal in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001874C070206
The memorandum warned him of his nonparticipation in the USAR, that he must earn 50 retirement points per year or be discharged or transferred to the Retired Reserve and that he could apply for a one-time waiver. The opinion stated that the applicant was transferred to the Retired Reserve effective 30 September 2004 for failure to maintain an active status after completing 20 years of qualifying service for retired pay purposes. The memorandum warned him of his nonparticipation in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001874C070206
The memorandum warned him of his nonparticipation in the USAR, that he must earn 50 retirement points per year or be discharged or transferred to the Retired Reserve and that he could apply for a one-time waiver. The opinion stated that the applicant was transferred to the Retired Reserve effective 30 September 2004 for failure to maintain an active status after completing 20 years of qualifying service for retired pay purposes. The memorandum warned him of his nonparticipation in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001875C070206
The applicant requests that his home of record (HOR) be corrected to reflect that his HOR at the time he entered the service was Beaumont, Texas 77705. The applicant states, in effect, that he was a resident of the State of Texas at the time he left college in Huntsville, Texas, and went to Colorado to escape his problems and join the Army. Accordingly, it would be in the interest of justice to correct his records at this time to show that his HOR was Beaumont, Texas 77705 instead of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001875C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 November 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050001875 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 home of record (HOR) be corrected to reflect that his HOR at the time he entered the service was Beaumont, Texas 77705. Accordingly, it would be in the interest of justice to correct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001881C070206
He contends he requested a transfer back to the States and his request was denied. However, the applicant's DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) for the period ending 18 January 1977 shows that he was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 18 January 1977 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001881C070206
He contends he requested a transfer back to the States and his request was denied. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001882C070206
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 22 April 1980, the applicant submitted a statement in support of his request for discharge. DISCHARGE REASON Good of the Service BOARD DECISION DENY REVIEW AUTHORITY Mr. Chun ISSUES 1.