ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000413C070206
Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) prescribes the policies and procedures regarding separation documents which are prepared for Soldiers upon retirement, discharge, or release from active military service or control of the Army. By regulation, the rank and pay grade in Item 4a and b on the DD Form 214 will contain the active duty rank and pay grade at the time of separation. The applicant provided retirement orders which show his retired grade of rank as 1SG.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000416C070206
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Vietnam Service Medal. The available evidence of record does not show that the applicant was eligible for award of the 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 Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 3 December 1970 through 8 July 1972;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000417C070206
The applicant's DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) issued at the time of his discharge, shows in Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized), that he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Marksman Badge Rifle (M14) and Pistol (.45) Bars, and one Overseas Service Bar. There are no orders in the applicant’s service personnel...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000422C070206
LaVerne M. Douglas | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant's DD Form 214 in Item 13 (Decorations) does not indicate he was awarded the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM), nor does Item 18 (Remarks) reflect his service in SWA during OEF. Army Regulation (AR) 635-5 (Separation Documents) prescribes the separation documents that must be prepared for Soldiers on retirement, discharge,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000427C070206
The applicant requests that her 2001 separation document be corrected to reflect that she participated in the VEAP (Veteran's Educational Assistance Program), that she is entitled to a second award of the National Defense Service Medal and any other awards authorized for active duty Soldiers. The evidence also confirms that the applicant was on active duty on 11 September 2001 as is therefore entitled to a second award of the National Defense Service Medal. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000434C070206
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 31 October 1994 to show her specialty as 72C (Audiologist). The evidence of record shows the applicant held specialty 68M until November 1993. The applicant continued to serve in specialty 72C until she was released from active duty on 31 October 1994.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000436C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that his military service records be corrected to show award of the Meritorious Service Medal for service during the period from May 1967 to June 1969. The applicant contends that his military service records should be corrected to show award of the Meritorious Service Medal for service during the period from May 1967 to June 1969. Therefore, in the interest of justice, it is appropriate to correct the applicant's military records to show one award of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000439C070206
Leonard Hassell | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 17 March 1987 shows the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal as an authorized award. Department of the Army, U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Command, St. Louis, Missouri Permanent Orders Number W-02-390271 dated 27 February 2003 awarded the applicant the Army Good...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000444C070206
The applicant requests that his Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) rated disabilities for hypertension (40 percent disabling) and restrictive lung disorder (100 percent disabling) be approved for Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC). 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000449C070206
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Legion of Merit. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states, in pertinent part, that the Legion of Merit is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. The DA Form 638 shows she was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious service from 1 October 1994 to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000450C070206
The applicant requests the removal of a DA Form 1059 (Service School Academic Evaluation Report) dated 17 July 1996 from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) and promotion reconsideration to the pay grade of E-7 by a Standby Advisory Board (STAB). Board members may not record their reasons or give reasons for selection or nonselection. It states, in pertinent part, that the Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel (DCSPER) or its designee may approve cases for referral to a STAB upon...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000451C070206
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests the removal of a noncommissioned officer evaluation report (NCOER) covering the period from January 2002 through August 2002, from her Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). While the third party statements are complimentary of the applicant’s performance, none of those statements serve to substantiate the applicant’s allegation that her battalion commander, who was not in her rating chain, exerted undue...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000454C070206
The applicant further states that a DD Form 214 was not issued at the time he was discharged from active enlisted status and ordered to active duty as a warrant officer on 3 March 1982. This regulation further states that if no DD Form 214 is available, a statement of service or transcript of military record may be issued. As a result, the Board recommends that the individual concerned be issued a statement of service for the applicant's active service from 30 November 1977 to 2 March 1982.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000466C070206
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant had 1 year, 1 month, and 17 days of creditable service. On 4 December 1974 and 25 November 1983, the applicant appealed to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) to upgrade his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000480C070206
There were no other service medical records available to the Board. The applicant acknowledged receipt of the proposed separation action and waived his attendant rights, including his right to a separation physical examination. The fact that the applicant may have been treated for knee pain while in the Army, or that he may be receiving disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs does not demonstrate any error or injustice in the Army separation action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000482C070206
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 18 August 1978 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635- 200, chapter 10, for the good of the service. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000492C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, correction to her records to show eligibility for retirement benefits. Prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge. The evidence of record shows the applicant was found medically unfit for retention in the ILARNG and separated on 18 July 2003.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000494C070206
BOARD DATE: 15 November 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050000494 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. Robert L. Duecaster | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000504C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge (UD) be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD). On 30 October 1973, the separation authority approved the applicant’s request for discharge and directed that he receive an UD. On 20 January 1976 and 15 May 1981, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB), after carefully considering the applicant’s case, determined his discharge was proper and equitable, and it denied his request for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000514C070206
Item 38 (Record of Assignments), of the FSM's DA Form 20, Enlisted Qualification Record, shows that the FSM consistently received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings. The FSM's DD Form 214 shows entitlement to the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding the already-awarded Air Medal to the FSM's DD Form 214; b. awarding the FSM the Good Conduct Medal for the period 20...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000528C070206
The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier appeal to have his Sallie Mae loans paid under the Loan Repayment Program (LRP). The applicant’s military records should be corrected to show his DA Form 3286-66 was amended to include the sentence “If a student loan is accepted by the officials processing you for enlistment as payable under the LRP and the government fails to verify that the student loan accepted actually is eligible under the Higher Education Act of 1965 and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000530C070206
On 17 November 1983, the brigade commander directed that the applicant be discharged from the United States Army under the provisions of chapter 9 of Army Regulation 635-200, for drug abuse rehabilitation failure. On 2 October 1987, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the applicant's request for upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. Evidence shows that the applicant was properly and equitably discharged in accordance with the regulations in effect at the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000543C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The applicant's military records show that he enlisted in the Regular Army on 30 November 1977 for a period of 3 years, trained in Military Occupational Specialty 13B10, and was honorably discharged on 30 June 1980 for immediate reenlistment. The Board considered the applicant’s request to upgrade his discharge from an under other than honorable conditions to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000544C070206
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation-Honorable Discharge) to show award of the Purple Heart for wounds sustained in France on 27 September 1944. Evidence of record shows that the applicant was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge and is entitled to the Bronze Star Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing award of: a. the Purple Heart,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000545C070206
The applicant is requesting correction of an alleged injustice which occurred on 1 January 1987, the date of his discharge. On 3 October 1986, the commander submitted a request through channels to the State Adjutant General requesting that the applicant be discharged under honorable conditions under the provisions of Army National Guard Regulation 600-200, paragraph 7-10r, for unsatisfactory participation of members. On 1 January 1987, the applicant was discharged, under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000548C070206
The applicant requests that the records of her brother, a deceased former service member, be corrected to reflect award of the Bronze Star Medal and any other decorations he may have been entitled too. The evidence available to the Board confirms that the applicant's brother was killed in action on 28 May 1944 and as such, is entitled to an award of the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected: a. by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000550C070206
The applicant requests that his military records be corrected to show he elected to participate in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) for spouse coverage. The applicant states, in effect, when he retired in 1983 he was not married and did not elect to participate in the SBP. However, there is no evidence that shows the applicant made a written SBP election for spouse coverage within 1 year of the date of his marriage as provided by law.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000552C070206
He states that he was not sure of the time period of November through December 1989 when Oliver North shredded all information regarding his identify as America’s bicentennial Soldier and Undercover Agent in 1987. His 30 July 1978 DD Form 214 shows that he entered on active duty on 28 January 1976 and was discharged at Fort Bragg in the pay grade of E-4 with an honorable characterization of service. On 20 December 2004 the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff G-1 informed the applicant that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000554C070206
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. Public Law 99-145, dated 8 November 1985, permitted retirees to elect SBP coverage for a former spouse under spouse coverage provisions vice insurable interest provisions, and Public Law 99-661, dated 14 November 1986, permitted divorce courts to order SBP coverage in those cases where the retiree had elected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000555C070206
There are no orders in the applicant's military personnel record awarding him the Purple Heart; but, the applicant's name does appear on the Vietnam Casualty List. DA Pamphlet 672-3, Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register, dated 29 January 1988, which lists unit awards received by units serving in Vietnam, shows that the unit the applicant was assigned to, Troop B, 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry, 25th Infantry Division, was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross, with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000558C070206
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 the member is qualified. 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 the member is qualified. Although the applicant was not awarded permanent Federal Recognition for his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000561C070206
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star Medal, and “other decorations.” 2. The applicant requested correction of his records to show award of the Bronze Star Medal. The evidence shows that the applicant’s record contains administrative error that does not require action by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000564C070206
The war was over and he was not needed as an infantryman so he was assigned to a hospital unit that was transferred to Japan. 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 | 20050000565C070206
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 26 September 1986, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge, directed that he be furnished a discharge under other than honorable conditions, and reduced him in rank to E-1. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 22 October 1986 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635- 200, chapter 10, for the good of the service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000566C070206
The DA Form 4980-14 provided by the applicant shows that he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for the period 20 March 2003 to 30 April 2003 for "exceptionally meritorious service." The applicant contends that the Army Commendation Medal is not appropriate for his actions and service and that since he was recommended for award of the Bronze Star Medal his records should be corrected to show that award. However, the DA Form 638 shows that the chain of command recommended award of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000567C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 October 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050000567 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. Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant's DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000578C070206
Carol A. Kornhoff | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, correction of item 12b (Separation Date This Period) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). However, there is no evidence in the available records, and the applicant has failed to provide compelling evidence, to show that he was retained on AD for an extra month for the convenience of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000579C070206
The applicant provides letters, dated 29 November 2000, 3 July 2002, 4 September 2003, 30 October 2003, and 28 June 2004, from the National Personnel Records Center, St. Louis, Missouri; general orders for the Combat Infantryman Badge, dated 18 January 1945, awarding members of Company C, 23rd Infantry Regiment the Combat Infantryman Badge effective 1 September 1950, awarding members of Company C, 23rd Infantry Division the Combat Infantryman Badge effective 1 September 1950; special orders...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000580C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 October 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050000580 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. Kenneth W. Lapin | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000585C070206
The applicant was honorably discharged from active duty on 21 July 2003 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-40, paragraph 4-24b(3) based on physical disability with severance pay. The applicant's DD Form 214 reflects that his disability severance pay amount was $38035.00. 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 | 20050000587C070206
The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. The Board accepts the available evidence of record (his WD AGO Form 53- 55 for the period ending 16 June 1947 which shows he had prior service in the Infantry and his award of the BSM for meritorious achievement in ground operations against the enemy on or about 1 February 1945) as sufficient to show the applicant meets the eligibility criteria for award of the CIB. Although the applicant's Army of the United...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000588C070206
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of a Combat or Expert Infantryman Badge and the American Campaign Medal. There is no evidence in the applicant's military service record that shows he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge, Expert Infantryman Badge, or American Campaign Medal. Evidence of the applicant's military service records shows that he did not possess one of the requisite military occupational specialties or serve in an infantry position...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000599C070206
The applicant requests correction to his pay grade (rank) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The regulation specifies that the grade, rate or rank entered will be the active duty grade or rank and pay grade at time of separation. The evidence of records shows that the applicant enlisted in the USAR in pay grade E-1 and completed 1 month and 23 days time in service prior to his separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000605C070206
Although the evidence provided by the applicant does not confirm his allegation that his request for promotion was in fact forwarded and received by his higher command in February 1998 and subsequently held until 22 May 1998, the evidence does confirm that he was qualified for promotion to first lieutenant on 10 May 1998. In view of the fact that the applicant did meet the requirements for promotion to first lieutenant on his eligibly date of 10 May 1998 and the recommendation by the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000608C070206
Records show the applicant requested and was granted special clemency in the form of a reduction in confinement by the Commander of the United States Army Correctional Activity. In accordance with Title 10, United States Code, section 1552, the authority under which this Board acts, the Army Board for Correction of Military Records is not empowered to set aside a conviction. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations, and the discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000609C070206
The evidence stated as being submitted with the applicant's application was not provided to the Board. Based upon review of the applicant’s records by the Office of Promotions, Reserve Components, Human Resources Command – St. Louis, Missouri, it was determined that the applicant’s official military personnel file (OMPF) contained material error when he was considered and non-selected for promotion to CW4 by the 2003 and 2004 Reserve Components Selection Boards (RCSB). The Board determined...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000622C070206
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 Combat Infantryman Badge. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded an infantry MOS and served with Troop B, 3rd Squadron, 17th Cavalry as an 11B during combat in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 to show the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000624C070206
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. There is no evidence in the available records that shows the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action during World War II. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show that he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal (based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000625C070206
When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. Although the applicant contends that his record of nonjudicial punishments indicate only minor offenses, evidence of record shows nonjudicial punishment was imposed against him on six occasions for various infractions which include larceny and assault. The applicant’s record of service included six nonjudicial punishments, two special...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050000626C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be commissioned as a second lieutenant (2LT) and that his records be corrected accordingly. The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. Personnel responsible for a detachment or company of casuals would be appointed to the rank of first sergeant.