ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000240C070206
The applicant’s Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) contains no medical treatment records indicating the injuries the applicant suffered as a result of his automobile accident, or any other conditions he was treated for while on active duty rendered him medically unfit for further military service. The applicant’s contentions that the reason for his discharge should be changed because it was unfair, and because he now suffers from a PTSD as a result of injuries he was not properly...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000241C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 October 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050000241 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 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show all authorized awards and decorations. Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000248C070206
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. There are no orders in the applicant's service personnel records that show he was awarded the Purple Heart. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show award of the Bronze Star Medal (based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge) and the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000249C070206
The applicant requests the following: a. that the officer evaluation reports (OER) for the periods 12 July 1995 through 10 June 1996 and 2 July 1998 through 30 September 1998 be corrected to show that he was rated in the grade of lieutenant colonel; b. that the memorandum for record (nonrated period) be corrected by changing the rank to show lieutenant colonel and by changing the period of nonrated time to show 1 November 1996 through 1 July 1998; c. that an OER for the period 11 June 1996...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000256C070206
The applicant requests that his retired pay be increased because he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with “V” device for heroism in combat against an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam on 25 January 1968, and that the pay be retroactive to 16 June 1993. Title 10, U.S. Code, Section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. The Board determined that the evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000258C070206
Accordingly, the applicant was discharged with a bad conduct discharge on 14 July 1965 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-204, for conviction by a general court-martial. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged injustice now under consideration on 14 July 1965; therefore, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000260C070206
There is no evidence in the available records to show that she ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of her discharge within that board’s 15-year statute of limitations. The applicant’s contentions have been noted by the Board and while they are not supported by either evidence submitted with her application or the evidence of record, they are also not sufficiently mitigating to warrant relief when compared to her otherwise undistinguished record of service during...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000263C070206
There is no evidence in the applicant’s service personnel records that shows that he was wounded, or treated for wounds or injuries, as a result of hostile action. Therefore he is not entitled to award of the Purple Heart or to correction of his records to show this decoration. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected to show award of: a. the First Award of the Good Conduct Medal for the period 15 March 1970 to 10...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000266C070206
Paragraph 8-15 states an ARNG commissioned officer, not on active duty, who is selected for promotion as a Reserve commissioned officer of the Army resulting from mandatory consideration may be extended Federal Recognition in the higher grade subject to several conditions, including that the officer has reached his or her promotion eligibility date and that the officer is promoted in a State status to fill an appropriate position vacancy in the higher grade. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000267C070206
The applicant provides no evidence. The applicant’s Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) contains no evidence to indicate 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 | CY2005 | 20050000273C070206
It does appear the applicant received a fragment wound while serving in the RVN. The fact that the fragmentation wound was mentioned during the applicant’s final physical examination processing, and in several VA medical treatment records prepared subsequent to his separation does not automatically result in a conclusion that the wound was combat related. His DA Form 20 is void of an entry in Item 40 showing he was wounded in action, and does not include the PH in the list of authorized...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000274C070206
Patrick McGann | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that a separation document (Department of Defense Form 214) be issued for the period 5 October 1987 through 9 October 1990. Records available to the Board indicate that the applicant was a member of the United States Army Reserve when he was ordered to active duty for a period of 3 years on 5 October 1987.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000275C070206
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show Foreign Service in Kuwait. The GWOTEM is authorized to be awarded to Soldiers who deploy abroad in designated areas (to include Iraq) for service in global war on terrorism operations on or after 11 September 2001 to a date to be determined. Evidence of record shows that the applicant deployed to the Persian Gulf and served in Kuwait for the periods 18 April 2001 through 15...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000276C070206
There is no evidence in the applicant's records that shows he was awarded the EIB. Evidence of records shows the applicant took the EIB test, but the EIB was not awarded because he did not meet the prerequisite and qualify as Expert with the M-16 rifle within one year prior to taking the EIB test. In addition, documentation provided by the applicant shows that he requested an exception to the policy regarding award of the EIB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000287C070206
Peter B. Fisher | |Member | The Board considered the following additional evidence: Exhibit C – Record of Proceedings, AR2003095191, dated 19 August 2004. CONSIDERATION OF ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE: 10. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant amendment of the decision of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records set forth in Docket Number AR2003095191, dated 19 August 2004, to show the individual concerned is eligible for reimbursement of interest/fees...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000294C070206
The VA counselor also states that at the time of her discharge, the applicant requested that her military doctor approve a medical retirement due to the injuries she sustained. The VA counselor further indicates the applicant discussed the possibility of a medical retirement with an attorney upon completion of the military medical review process. The evidence shows the applicant is being treated for her service connected disabilities by the VA, which is appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000295C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that his Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) proceedings be corrected to include his civilian diagnosed sleep disorder (severe sleep obstructive apnea); that his disability rating be increased from 20 percent to 30 percent or higher; and that he be separated by reason of disability retirement vice disability with severance pay. The applicant states he believes that had he been referred for a sleep study prior to being separated, his disability rating...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000299C070206
LaVerne M. Douglas | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The evidence of record in this case confirms the FSM completed a DD Form 1883 declining enrollment in the SBP on 17 January 1974, during his retirement processing. Because the FSM was married and yet declined SBP enrollment at the time of his retirement, he was no longer eligible to participate in the SBP at the time he and the applicant entered into their...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000306C070206
Michael J. Flynn | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC), as established by Section 1413a, Title 10, United States Code, as amended, states that eligible members are those retirees who have 20 years of service for retired pay computation (or 20 years of service creditable for reserve retirement at age 60) and who have disabilities that are the direct result of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000328C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 October 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050000328 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 dishonorable discharge (DD) be upgraded. The SJA indicated that the arguments for clemency and sentence reduction had been presented to the court-martial panel and the court members...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000331C070206
Michael Flynn | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a more favorable discharge. There is no evidence in the available records to show 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 | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000333C070206
The regulation also lists the designated campaign periods for which a bronze service star is authorized for wear on the Vietnam Service Medal. The applicant has provided insufficient evidence to substantiate that the 17 July 1966 injury to his eye was sustained while in action against the enemy or was the a result of hostile action. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show that, in addition to the awards...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000334C070206
Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Although the applicant contends that he went on leave and returned on time, evidence of record shows he was AWOL for 202 days. Although he contends that he received an honorable discharge in 1979, evidence of record shows that he was furnished a discharge under other than honorable conditions on 25 June 1980.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000335C070206
Item 24 (Decoration, 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) does not show award of the Purple Heart. This newspaper shows the applicant received a second award of the Purple Heart for wounds received while serving in Vietnam. The applicant's records show that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000336C070206
On 14 June 1999, prior to the effective date of his promotion to CPT, the applicant was honorably REFRAD upon completion of required active service, and he was transferred to the IRR. This HRC-St. Louis promotion official stated that the applicant's recommendation for promotion to CPT while on active duty transferred with him to the IRR, and that the applicant became eligible for promotion once he completed the 5- year maximum time in grade requirement on 2 June 2002; however, the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000340C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 December 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050000340 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. Michael J. Flynn | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. A 1 November 1991 memorandum informed the applicant that a Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000344C070206
A DA Form 2-1, covering the period 21 July 1975 through 18 January 1979, lists his awards as the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with "1960" device, the Meritorious Unit Citation, the Parachutist Badge, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Sharpshooter Badge with Pistol (July 1976) and Rifle (May 1977) Bars, and the Massachusetts Emergency Service Medal (1st and 2nd Award). Therefore, it is appropriate to correct the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000345C070206
The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. Item 3 (Grade) shows he held the rank of SP2 (T) on the date of his separation. The evidence of record confirms the applicant held the pay grade E-5 and corresponding rank of SP2 at the time of his separation from active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000346C070206
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Purple Heart. The applicant's DD Form 214 with the ending period 23 February 1968 shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, and Combat Infantryman Badge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Purple Heart for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000349C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 October 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050000349 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. 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 | 20050000353C070206
Headquarters, 2nd Armored Division (Forward), Permanent Orders 004-003, dated 9 January 1990 show that the applicant was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 4 November 1986 through 3 November 1989. Evidence of record shows that the applicant was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000363C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 SEPTEMBER 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050000363 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 record be corrected to show award of the Meritorious Unit Commendation, Korea Defense Service Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000365C070206
The LRP is a Department of the Army enlistment option authorized by Title 10 of the United States Code, section 2171, which provides the legal authority for the education loan repayment program for enlisted members on active duty in specified military specialties. Therefore, it would be equitable to correct the Statement of Enlistment to show it was amended to include the sentence, “If a student loan is accepted by the official processing you for enlistment as payable under the LRP and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000366C070206
The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. The evidence of record fails to show that the applicant’s unit was awarded the “Corde de Guerre”; however, the evidence does show that his unit was awarded the French Fourragere. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the award of the Croix de Guerre and replacing it with the French Fourragere, and by showing that he was awarded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000370C070206
He further states his discharge from the Army for unsatisfactory performance was not deserved, and now requests he be given a medical discharge for his flat feet and the torn ligament in his knee, or that his records be corrected to show he completed his enlistment and was separated by reason of ETS. The APFT scorecard shows he completed 42 pushups, 65 sit-ups, and the 6.2 miles alternate bicycle event in 37 minutes and 30 seconds, which again resulted in a failure of his APFT. Therefore,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000371C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 January 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050000371 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 his record be corrected to show that he was discharged with the rank of Specialist Four (SP4), pay grade E- 4. The applicant was severely handicapped by his inability to read...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000375C070206
A review of the orders and citations provided by the applicant show that he received an award of the ARCOM for the period of 1 July to 31 August 1970, while assigned to the 25th Infantry Division and an award of the ARCOM for the period of December 1970 to January 1971, while assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division. The regulation also states, in pertinent part, that for first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950, a period of service of less than 3 years but more...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000378C070206
Army Regulation 600-8-19 states reconsideration normally will be granted when an annual or change-of- rater NCOER was received at USAEREC early enough for processing and filing before the convening date of the promotion selection board. It would be equitable to show the applicant's NCOER for the period ending March 2001 was signed by him, the rating officials, and the PSB on 12 November 2001 and that it was received and processed by USAEREC in time to have been considered by the 2002 MSG...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000379C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show award of the Army Achievement Medal and to add his letters of commendation. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 to show award of the Army Achievement Medal and his letters of commendation. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief and to excuse failure to timely file.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000380C070206
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show 20 years of qualifying service for retired pay at age 60. There is no evidence that the GAARNG prepared and presented a request for extension to the CNGB, or that a separation board was held, which would have allowed the applicant to qualify for retired pay at age 60. In view of the above it would be appropriate to correct the applicant's records to extend his date of discharge to show he completed 20 years of qualifying service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000382C070206
The applicant requests his general discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The records show that the applicant submitted his application to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for upgrade of his discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000385C070206
There is no evidence in the available records which shows that the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. The applicant participated in two campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which entitles him to award of the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected: a. by awarding him the first award of the Good...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000386C070206
The applicant requested consideration by a board of officers and to personally appear before that board. The board recommended the applicant be discharged from the service due to unfitness with issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), 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 | 20050000397C070206
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to honorable. On 27 June 1974, the separation authority approved the applicant’s request for discharge and directed that he be issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged with an undesirable discharge on 11 July 1974 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000402C070206
Linda Barker | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, correction of item 12f (Foreign Service) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his dates of service in Kuwait. The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214 and service personnel records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000406C070206
The United States Court of Appeals, observing that applicants to the ADRB are by statute allowed 15 years to apply there, and that this Board's exhaustion requirement (Army Regulation 15-185, paragraph 2-8), effectively shortens that filing period, has determined that the 3-year limit on filing to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) should commence on the date of final action by the ADRB. However, there is no evidence in the available records that support his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000407C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 AUGUST 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050000407 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, that he received the award after his separation from the Army and as such, the award was not recorded on his Army separation document. The applicant's military records are not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000410C070206
The applicant requests that his record be corrected to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). There is no evidence that the applicant was awarded an infantry MOS or served in ground combat as an infantryman. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief and to excuse failure to timely file.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000411C070206
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. Without evidence to show that he was a member of the unit and present for duty with the unit during the period for which the unit was cited for award of the Presidential Unit Citation, the applicant is ineligible to have this unit award added to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000412C070206
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show he was retired as a corporal and that he be awarded a second Purple Heart. 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Purple...