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. On 12 May 1980, the separation authority approved the applicant’s request for discharge and directed that he receive an UOTHC.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001883C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge (UD) be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge (HD). On 5 December 1973, the applicant was charged with writing 20 checks in the amount of $100.00 each, totaling $2,000.00, drawn on Citizens Bank, Enterprise, Alabama when his account contained insufficient funds. The Board determined that the evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001883C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge (UD) be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge (HD). The evidence of record indicates the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) in 2001. The Board determined that the evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001885C070206
The applicant provides a copy of Georgia Army National Guard (GAARNG) Orders Number 141-49, dated 15 July 1988; a copy of NGB Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service), effective 15 July 1988; and numerous documents from his enlisted personnel record. The applicant contends his general discharge should be upgraded to an honorable discharge because he was unable to attend the required MUTAs because of a house fire and because he requested a transfer but was unsuccessful. Evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001885C070206
National Guard Regulation 600-200 defines a NGB Form 56a as the form issued to a Soldier who is discharged from the ARNG only and reverts to control of the Army Reserve; whose discharge from such service is under honorable conditions; and whose military record is not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. The applicant contends his general discharge should be upgraded to an honorable discharge because he was unable to attend the required MUTAs because of a house fire...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001892C070206
The applicant requests that his first and middle names be changed on his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge). Although the birth registration card provided by the applicant shows the first name Thomas and middle name William, it appears the applicant was inducted and released from active duty under the first name William and middle name Thomas. The Board determined that the evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001892C070206
The applicant requests that his first and middle names be changed on his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge). This Board action will be filed in his military records so a record of his birth first and middle names will be on hand. The Board determined that the evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001894C070206
This separation code, the applicant states can only be given a RE Code of "3" according to regulation. According to the applicant, he did just that. The regulation shows that the separation program designator (SPD) "JKK", as shown on the applicant’s DD Form 214, is appropriate for discharge when the narrative reason for discharge is "misconduct, commission of a serious offense, abuse of illegal drugs" and that the authority for discharge under this SPD is "Army Regulation 635- 200, chapter...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001894C070206
This separation code, the applicant states can only be given a RE Code of "3" according to regulation. According to the applicant, he did just that. The regulation shows that the separation program designator (SPD) "JKK", as shown on the applicants DD Form 214, is appropriate for discharge when the narrative reason for discharge is "misconduct, commission of a serious offense, abuse of illegal drugs" and that the authority for discharge under this SPD is "Army Regulation 635-200, chapter...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001895C070206
In view of the above, the applicant is not entitled to award of the Purple Heart or to correction of his records to show this decoration. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this unit award. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this unit award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001895C070206
In view of the above, the applicant is not entitled to award of the Purple Heart or to correction of his records to show this decoration. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this unit award. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this unit award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001896C070206
The applicant requests that his discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The applicant's service records contain the Undesirable Discharge Certificate, dated 17 March 1972, which contain an entry that the actual notice of discharge was not given to the applicant because he was in an AWOL status on the date of the discharge. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows that he was discharged on 17 March 1972, under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200, for the good of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001896C070206
The applicant requests that his discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows that he was discharged on 17 March 1972, under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200, for the good of the service and issued an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. The period of service under consideration includes a summary court-martial, a nonjudicial punishment, 94 days of lost time and separation with an Undesirable Discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001897C070206
The applicant was returned to his permanent pay grade of E-3 on 12 February 1969 and he returned to the Continental United States on or about 4 July 1969. The United States Army Court of Military Review affirmed only so much of the sentence as provided for a BCD, confinement at hard labor for 5 months and a reduction to the pay grade of E-1. Additionally, the applicant's contention that the punishment that he received was too severe compared to today's standards is incorrect.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001897C070206
The applicant was returned to his permanent pay grade of E-3 on 12 February 1969 and he returned to the Continental United States on or about 4 July 1969. The convening authority approved only so much of the sentence on 20 October 1971, as provided for a BCD, confinement at hard labor for 7 months, a reduction to the pay grade of E-1 and a forfeiture of all pay and allowances. Additionally, the applicant's contention that the punishment that he received was too severe compared to today's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001899C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 December 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050001899 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. This medal was awarded by the Government of Vietnam 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. The evidence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001899C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 December 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050001899 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. This medal was awarded by the Government of Vietnam 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. The evidence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001901C070206
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to honorable. On 28 September 1970, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he be issued an undesirable discharge. As a result, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error or injustice to this Board expired on 7 November 1980.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001901C070206
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to honorable. The application submitted in this case is dated 31 January 2005. On 28 September 1970, the separation authority approved the applicant’s request for discharge and directed that he be issued an undesirable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001905C070206
The Navy MEB recommended that the applicant's case be referred to a physical evaluation board (PEB) for disposition. The PEB recommended that the applicant’s name be removed from the TDRL. He was removed from the TDRL because of permanent physical disability and was issued an RE Code of "4".
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001906C070206
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 certificate; and a letter he received from the National Personnel Records Center, dated 21 January 2005, in support of his request. The provisions of TM 12-236, in effect at the time of the applicant's discharge, specifically directed that only the theater in which the Soldier served would be entered in Item 36 of the Enlisted Record and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001909C070206
She was diagnosed with bronchitis and given some medication. The applicant's service medical records are not available. The evidence (the EPSBD proceedings) she provided does not state she completed a methacoline challenge test.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001913C070206
The applicant provides 12 photographs. The fact that the applicant served in Vietnam, or that he may have been injured, is not in question and is confirmed in various documents contained in his military personnel and service medical records. While the photographs do further confirm the applicant’s tour of duty in Vietnam, they do not show evidence that actual ground combat was occurring, or provide any evidence which confirms that the applicant was wounded as a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001915C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show award of the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation. The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. 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 | CY2005 | 20050001921C070206
The advisory opinion did not comment on the reason the applicant was not promoted until 27 April 2003, or the date of her final security clearance. Information available to the Board is limited and neither the applicant nor the advisory opinion specifically addresses the basis for selecting 27 April 2003 as the date of her promotion to major. Because the advisory opinion made no mention of the fact the applicant's security clearance was not finalized until July 2003, but did mention the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001925C070206
The applicant provides: a. On 28 June 1985, the applicant was discharged accordingly. Although medical records submitted by the applicant confirmed that he had surgery to remove a tumor, there is no explanation provided which would justify his misconduct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001926C070206
Carmen Duncan | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that his 22 May 2004 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show four awards of the Army Commendation Medal, three awards of the Army Achievement Medal, and award of the Armed Forces Service Medal. The applicant’s 22 May 2004 DD Form 214 shows that he was awarded the 3rd award of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001927C070206
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded. There is no indication in the record that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within the 15- year statute of limitations of that board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001930C070206
Michael J. Flynn | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his discharge. The applicant states, in effect, that he was promoted to pay E-4 and shortly thereafter, he was discharged with an undesirable discharge (UD) and without a hearing or a summary court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001931C070206
Appendix B of Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) shows that the applicant participated in four campaigns during his service in Vietnam. The applicant contends, in effect, that he is entitled to awards for his service in Vietnam that are not listed on his discharge document and requests that the document be corrected to show all of his awards and decorations. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001933C070206
He also states, in effect, that his discharge should be upgraded to honorable or at least a general discharge due to the following: (1) his ability to serve was impaired by his youth and immaturity, and his mother’s ill health and hospitalization; (2) he requested a compassionate reassignment but was unfairly told to forget it; (3) his nonjudicial punishment was only an isolated offense; (4) his conduct and efficiency ratings and proficiency marks were mostly pretty good; (5) he has been...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001935C070206
Jeanette R. McCants | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. However, after his selection for promotion, he could not be promoted until he was assigned to a LTC position. The HRC stated that the applicant was not considered for promotion by the 1999 LTC selection board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001936C070206
On 17 February 1972, the applicant was discharged from active duty under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 for unfitness - frequent incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities with an undesirable discharge. Army Regulation 635-212, in effect at the time, set forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001941C070206
However, at the time of the applicant’s separation the regulation provided for the issuance of an undesirable discharge. The applicant has provided no evidence to show that his discharge was unjust. However, there is no evidence, and the applicant has provided none, to support his allegations to show that he was treated unfairly or to show that the chaplain provided such information.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001942C070206
Larry Olson | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant states, in effect, that he was wounded in Vietnam (1969- 1970) when he received shrapnel wounds to the buttocks. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on 31 May 1990; therefore, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error or injustice expired on 30 May 1993.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001945C070206
However, he states he was not considered for promotion by the Army National Guard at that time because he did not have a baccalaureate degree as required by National Guard Regulation 600-100. The February 2004 Army National Guard Newsletter, provided by the applicant in support of his request, acknowledges that the requirement that officers who received their initial appointment after 30 September 1983 have a degree in order to be promoted above the grade of captain is regulatory and not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001947C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 October 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050001947 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, in effect, he received the CIB during his service in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN), but the badge was not included in the list of awards entered on his separation document (DD Form 214). Item 24...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001948C070206
Michael J. Flynn | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. There is no evidence in the available records to indicate that he ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board’s 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-212, in effect at the time, set forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel for unfitness.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001949C070206
Kenneth W. Lapin | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant states, in effect that there was no evidence collected to support her discharge for misconduct under Chapter 14, with a general under honorable conditions character of service. On 20 December 2002, the separation authority approved the applicant’s separation and directed she receive a General, under honorable conditions discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001961C070206
Delia Trimble | |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 show his rank as Specialist Five, pay grade E-5. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that he was promoted to specialist five, pay grade E-5, on 11 January 1972.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001962C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 October 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050001962 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. Although the PEB proceedings are not available, the narrative reason for separation used in the applicant’s case appears to be correct and applied in accordance with the applicable regulations. The Board determined...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001963C070206
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart. The applicant’s military personnel file does not contain any medical treatment documents and the applicant’s medical records were not available for review. The applicant’s DA Form 20 shows he was injured by a punji stake while serving in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001971C070206
Leonard G. Hassell | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Due to cost constraints, while all military retirees will eventually receive concurrent receipt of VA disability compensation, only those military retirees who have disabilities incurred in combat, or in conditions simulating combat (which includes hazardous duties), are eligible for CRSC. The applicant has not submitted any evidence that his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001986C070206
CONSIDERATION OF ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE: 7. On 10 February 2005, the applicant made a new request in regard to the decision of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20040000867 dated 25 January 2005. Those paragraphs noted that an additional error had been made on the applicant's DD Form 214 for the period ending 29 February 2004, in item 12e (total prior inactive service).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001994C070206
There are no orders in the applicant’s service personnel record which shows that he was awarded the Purple Heart. His DA Form 66 does not list the Purple Heart in Item 21 (Awards and Decorations). Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative error which does not require action by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001995C070206
Memorandum for Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR), dated 31 January 2005, from the Chief, Tennessee Army National Guard (TNARNG), Officer Personnel Branch requesting the applicant's Federal Recognition be made effective to 1 June 1999 as a WO1. A copy of Special Orders Number 142 AR, dated 25 May 2001, promoting the applicant to Chief Warrant Officer Two (CW2) effective 1 June 2001. c. Memorandum for National Guard Bureau (NGB), dated 13 September 2004, from the Deputy...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050001996C070206
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his correct rank, the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM), and the Korean War Service Medal. The applicant’s record contains a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214), dated 25 February 2003. 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 | CY2005 | 20050001997C070206
National Guard Regulation (NGR) 600-200 (Enlisted Personnel Management) contains guidance that differs from the statutory retirement grade provisions and from the guidance contained in Army Regulation 635-200 regarding grade actions authorized based on the non-completion of a service obligation. The evidence of record confirms the statutory authority for the applicant’s retirement was 10 USC 3914, and the governing statute regarding his retired grade was 10 USC 3961(b). The laws governing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050002001C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 September 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050002001 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 635-208, in effect at the time, set forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel for unfitness. There is no evidence of record to show he was ever medically unfit to perform his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050002005C070206
Jeanette R. McCants | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that his Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) rated disability for spinal disc disorder be considered as being incurred while simulating war and, as a result, that he be approved for Combat- Related Special Compensation (CRSC). The OUSD has maintained in these opinions that in order for a condition to be considered combat related,...