ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050002342C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Bronze Star Medal (based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge). The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. Therefore, there is sufficient evidence on which to base award of the Combat Infantryman Badge in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050002346C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, a civilian education waiver, promotion reconsideration to captain by a special selection board (SSB), and reinstatement in an active Reserve status. The HRC sent a memorandum to the applicant, dated 8 April 2004, second time non-select for promotion to captain, due to civilian education requirement. As a result, the Board recommends that all State of Florida and Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting his 2002...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050002347C070206
Linda M. Barker | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Army Regulation 135-155, paragraph 4-18(2) further specifies that an officer unqualified for promotion for failure to pass the APFT or failure to take and pass the APFT within the period required by Army Regulation 350- 41, will have a date of rank and promotion effective date of the date the officer passes the APFT. The evidence of record shows the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050002348C070206
The evidence of record shows that the incorrect zip code used to determine the applicant's BAH entitlement was input into DFAS in February 2002. Notwithstanding the fact that the incorrect zip code for the applicant's BAH entitlement appeared on her monthly DFAS Military LES each month the evidence of record shows, and the applicant acknowledges, that she failed to initiate administrative action to correct the erroneous zip code for over two years; including a period of 14 months while...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050002352C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 September 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050002352 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board. This case is being considered using reconstructed records, which primarily consist of a DD Form 214 administratively issued on 12 April 1991; a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050002354C070206
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the AGCM is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. However, the available evidence of record shows he did not complete any qualifying years during his Reserve Component service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050002355C070206
The applicant requests repayment of all his student loans from the period 19 July 1991 through 6 September 2002 under the Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP). The Student Loan Repayment office determined the applicant's total amount repayable would have been $3,136.92 (from 1994 through May 1996 when the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army). Nevertheless, the Student Loan Repayment office determined the applicant's total amount repayable would have been $3,136.92 had all of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050002360C070206
The applicant’s Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) is void of any orders or documents that indicate the applicant was awarded the CIB while serving in SWA. The Operation Desert Shield/Storm Personnel Roster confirms the applicant served in SWA with the 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, performing duties in MOS 11C, from 1 October 1990 through 23 March 1991. The evidence of record confirms that while serving in combat operations during Operation Desert...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050002366C070206
Carol A. Kornhoff | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. On 6 June 1995, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) determined that the applicant’s discharge was proper and equitable and it voted to deny the applicant’s request for an upgrade of his discharge. As a result, the Board further determined that there is no evidence provided which shows that it would be in the interest of justice to excuse the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050002369C070206
Jeanette R. McCants | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. On 30 December 2004, the applicant reenlisted for three years. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing he reenlisted for three years on 7 January 2005, instead of 30 December 2004, and by providing him the 2.5A SRB to which he was entitled based on his assignment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050002370C070206
Linda Barker | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his enlistment contract to show he enlisted for 3 years and 22 weeks. As a result, the Board recommends that the DD Form 4/3, dated 28 October 2004, of the individual concerned be corrected to show he enlisted for 3 years and 22 weeks.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050002371C070206
The applicant provides his Army ROTC scholarship contract, recruiter contact information, his ROTC enlistment contract, and a letter from his father. That office noted that the applicant was offered the option [of repaying his ROTC scholarship debt or serving on active duty] on 20 May 2003. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his ROTC scholarship contract to show that he would satisfy a portion of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050002373C070206
The applicant requests that his DA Form 4991-R (Declination of Continued Service Statement [DCSS]) and any supporting documents be removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The evidence shows that the applicant reenlisted on 5 June 2001 to meet the service remaining requirements for his assignment to recruiter school and once again on 7 August 2004 for a RA reenlistment option in accordance with the needs of the Army. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050002377C070206
The U.S. Court of Appeals, observing that applicants to the Army Discharge Review Board (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. Evidence shows the applicant was tried and convicted for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050002380C070206
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant's DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) with an effective date of 9 May 1968, which he authenticated in his own hand, does not show the award of the Purple Heart. There is no evidence of record available to the ABCMR, which shows that the applicant was wounded or treated for wounds due to hostile action; therefore, he is not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050002381C070206
Carol Kornhoff | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. A fire destroyed approximately 18 million service members' records at the National Personnel Records Center in 1973. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The applicant provides sufficient evidence to show the FSM was born on 21 December 1923.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050002386C070206
On the date he was released from active duty, he had completed 1 year, 11 months, and 17 days active military service. Individuals who had qualified for award of the Vietnam Service Medal or the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and were evacuated prior to completing six months of service due to wounds resulting from hostile action were entitled to award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050002387C070206
The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). He was absent without leave (AWOL) on 22 July 1979 and surrendered to military authorities on 23 November 1979. _ William D. Powers________ CHAIRPERSON INDEX |CASE ID |AR20050002387 | |SUFFIX | | |RECON |20050105 | |DATE BOARDED | | |TYPE OF DISCHARGE |BCD | |DATE OF DISCHARGE |19810223 | |DISCHARGE AUTHORITY | | |DISCHARGE REASON | | |BOARD DECISION |DENY | |REVIEW AUTHORITY | | |ISSUES 1.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050002388C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 September 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050002388 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. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 also show that during the applicant's assignment to this unit, it was also awarded the Valorous Unit Award for the periods 18 April 1970 by Headquarters Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050002389C070206
On 4 May 1961, the applicant’s unit commander submitted a recommendation that the applicant be separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208, by reason of unfitness and that he receive an UD. The separation authority approved the applicant’s separation and directed he receive an UD. The separation document (DD Form 214) he was issued confirms he completed 5 months and 28 days of creditable active military service and accrued 66 days of time lost due to AWOL.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050002390C070206
However, should the initial period of temporary Federal Recognition expire due to administrative processing delays, through no fault of the member, a subsequent Federal Recognition Board should be convened to consider the request again and grant another new period of temporary Federal Recognition if warranted. If the member meets the qualifications and requirements for Federal Recognition, the Chief, NGB extends permanent Federal Recognition to the member in the grade and branch in which...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050002391C070206
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. The FSM and the applicant divorced in 1989. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing the FSM requested his SBP coverage be changed to former spouse...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050002392C070206
The applicant, the son of a deceased former service member (FSM) requests correction of his father’s records to show award of the Purple Heart for “an injury that occurred in action during the Korean Conflict.” In addition, the applicant states the FSM also served in World War II, as an infantryman, and was awarded his first Combat Infantryman Badge. A DD Form 214, dated 11 March 1962 and amended by a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050002393C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) with date of separation of 18 December 1945, be corrected to show awards of the Combat Medical Badge and the Bronze Star Medal. The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. Item 33 (Decorations and Citations) of the applicant's WD AGO Form 53- 55 does not show award of the Combat Medical Badge or the Bronze Star Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050002394C070206
Delia R. Trimble | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that her date of rank for promotion to the rank of first lieutenant (1LT) be changed to 23 May 2004. Notwithstanding the advisory opinion obtained from the HRC, the applicant has provided sufficient evidence to show that while serving in the rank of second lieutenant, she was assigned to a 1LT position on 27 April 2004.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050002396C070206
The DD Form 214 does show that the Korean Service Medal was awarded with one bronze service star to denote the FSM's campaign participation while he served in the Korean War. Once the Department of the Air Force has authorized the Korean War Service Medal, the applicant may apply to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records to have it added to his DD Form 214. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative error which does not require action by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050002397C070206
Documents associated with his 1973 Medical and Physical Evaluation Boards (MEB and PEB) were not in records available to the Board. Additionally, Department of Defense Instruction Number 1332.38, which implements policy, assigns responsibilities, and prescribes procedures for the separation or retirement for physical disability notes that in addition to the above the TDRL periodic examinations should also address the etiology of all medical impairments diagnosed since the member was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050002398C070206
There is no evidence in the available records which shows the applicant was wounded a second time as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. There is no evidence of record which shows that the applicant was wounded as a result of hostile action on any date other than 11 August 1971 in Vietnam. 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 wounds received in action on 11 August 1971...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050002400C070206
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a more favorable discharge. He enlisted in Cincinnati, Ohio, on 18 September 1969 for a period of 3 years and training as a wheeled vehicle mechanic. 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 | 20050002401C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 September 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050002401 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 Air Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, the Sharpshooter Marksmanship...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050002404C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 October 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050002404 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. Orders Number D75-8, issued by the U.S. Army Military Personnel Center, Alexandria, Virginia, dated 20 April 1981, directed the applicant’s removal from the TDRL and his discharge by reason of permanent disability...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050002408C070206
Robert Rogers | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The evidence provided by the applicant supports his contention that he was ordered to active duty on 16 January 2003 and not 23 August 1999 as his May 2004 separation document suggests. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected; a. by showing in item 12a on his May 2004 separation document...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050002412C070206
Key among these understandings are that: a. only certain loans qualify for the LRP; b. if his enlistment was for the LRP, that he must disenroll from the MGIB at the time he entered on active duty and, if he failed to complete the disenrollment portion of the DA Form 2366 (Montgomery GI Bill Act of 1984), he would not be eligible for the LRP and would become automatically enrolled in the MGIB; c. the Government would repay a designated portion of any loan incurred that was made, insured or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050002417C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 October 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050002417 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. There are no orders in the applicant's service personnel records which show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050002421C070206
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM). Evidence of record shows that the applicant refused to attend PLDC. There is no evidence in the available record which shows the applicant was ever recommended for award of the AGCM prior to his bar to reenlistment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050002423C070206
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show award of three Purple Hearts and the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). Therefore, his records should be corrected to show these awards. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative error which does not require action by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050002424C070206
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, that his discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 6 April 1984, the separation authority approved the applicant’s request for discharge, that he be reduced to the lowest enlistment grade and that he receive a Discharge Certificate Under Other Than Honorable Conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050002427C070206
There is no evidence in the applicant's service personnel records to show that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Good Conduct Medal while he served on active duty. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the applicant the Good Conduct Medal for the period 12 November 1953 through 8 September 1955 and adding this award to the applicant's DD Form 214; and b. awarding the applicant the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050002428C070206
He also states that he did not receive a board hearing and therefore was not allowed to present his case. The application submitted in this case is dated 7 December 2004 and was received on 15 February 2005. 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 | 20050002435C070206
The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show, or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear, that the record is in error or unjust. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on 18 December 1945, the date of his separation from active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050002438C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 October 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050002438 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. On 14 December 1973, the separation authority approved the applicant’s request for discharge and directed that he be discharged for the good of service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 10 with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050002442C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that his general discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge by reason of physical disability. 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. Notwithstanding that there is no evidence in the available records to show that he was deemed unfit for further military service by reason of physical disability...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050002444C070206
There is no evidence of records which shows that the applicant was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. There also is no evidence of records, and the applicant provides no evidence, to show that he is eligible for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge for his service in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the applicant the Good Conduct Medal for the period 8 June 1965 through 7 June...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050002446C070206
Effective 10 December 1969, the unexecuted portion of the sentence to confinement to hard labor and the forfeitures were remitted by Special Court-Martial Order 1027, US Army Correctional Training Facility, Fort Riley, Kansas, dated 2 December 1969. There is no evidence in the available records to show that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board’s 15-year statute of limitation. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050002455C070206
Linda M. Barker | |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 Separation from Active Duty) be corrected to show his correct dates of service. The DD Form 256A will be prepared and given to Soldiers who are honorably discharged at the completion of their statutory military service obligation or when they are discharged from service, whichever comes first.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050002459C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 December 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050002459 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 DA Form 199 indicates that the members of the board suggested that since he had completed 15, but less than 20 years of qualifying service for Reserve retirement, he may wish to consider requesting continuance in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050002462C070206
A fire destroyed approximately 18 million service members’ records at the National Personnel Records Center in 1973. The Medals, Decorations, and Citations section of the applicant's WD AGO Form 24 (Service Record) shows Headquarters, 194th Glider Infantry General Orders Number 3, dated 14 May 1945, awarded the applicant the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending item 31 (Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050002467C070206
The applicant states, in effect, that he was injured in combat while serving in Vietnam and he requests his discharge document be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart. There are no orders in the applicant’s service personnel record which shows that he was awarded the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the applicant the Good Conduct Medal for the period 22 November 1966...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050002468C070206
He was not authorized retirement points or service for this period of time because this time was not creditable. However, if the service was not commissioned or the officer withdraws from the program, the ROTC time was creditable for points and service. Army Regulation 140-185 provides the policy for training and retirement point credits for members of the USAR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050002470C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 January 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050002470 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. There are no orders or other evidence authorizing award of this decoration to the applicant. The applicant is authorized award of three BSS's to be worn on the VSM to represent the campaigns in which he participated...