ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004638C070206
The applicant’s record shows that while serving as a member of the South Carolina Army National Guard (SCARNG), he was ordered to ADSW in a PCS status for the period 1 October 2003 through 20 June 2003 (373 days). This official states that the SCMD, OTAG issued the applicant ADSW orders in a PCS status for a period of 373 days. The evidence of record confirms the applicant was ordered to his ADSW tour for a period in excess of 139 days.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004639C070206
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to add the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and adding his deployment to Hungary, Croatia, and Bosnia. The applicant provides a DD Form 214 with the period ending 17 January 1997; a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214, Report of Separation from Active Duty); active duty Orders T-05-609858, dated 23 May 1996; Permanent Orders 144-5, dated 23 May 1996; Active Duty Orders 150-55,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004640C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that his military records be corrected to show he elected to participate in the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) for spouse coverage. He should have received his copy of that DD Form 1883 but does not provide that DD Form 1883 or any other evidence that shows he elected RCSBP spouse coverage on that date. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to show he made a written RCSBP election for spouse coverage within 1 year of the date of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004641C070206
The applicant provides his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), self authored statement, Veterans Affairs (VA) application and findings, Army medical records, civilian medical records, and medical journal articles. He requests a review of his military and civilian medical records in order to correctly determine his physical and medical condition at the time of his separation. There is no medical evidence, and the applicant did not provide any,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004648C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 October 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050004648 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 his rank at the time of his discharge was SP5 and not private E-1. On 9 March 1971, the separation authority approved the discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206 for conviction...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004650C070206
The applicant requests that the fourth digit of her service number shown on the Certification of Military Service, dated 8 March 2005, be corrected to show “0” instead of “6.” 2. The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending the fourth digit of her service number to show “0” on the Certification of Military Service, dated 8 March 2005.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004652C070206
The applicant’s military records were not available to the Board. By regulation, Soldiers with an approved retirement are in a non- promotable status and will not be promoted unless a withdrawal of their retirement is approved. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear, that the record is in error or unjust.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004653C070206
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. It is reasonable to presume his continuing to pay [spouse] SBP premiums for almost 20 years after the divorce indicated his intention to provide the SBP for the applicant. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004655C070206
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show that he was retired by length of service instead of being discharged by reason of expiration of his term of service (ETS). The applicant enlisted on 24 March 1965 and would have had to have served until at least 23 March 1985 in order to have served the minimum 20 years of active service to retire for length of service. There is no evidence in the available records to suggest that the applicant would have been denied reenlistment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004657C070206
The applicant’s Military Records Jacket (MPRJ) is void of any flight records, or other documents showing that he was ever in a flight status, or that he ever performed flight duties that would have authorized him flight pay. The applicant’s contention that he was denied flight pay as a result of racial prejudice on the part of NCOs in his unit and the supporting documents he submitted were carefully considered. However, the evidence of record and the independent evidence submitted by the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004659C070206
A Report of Death issued by the War Department on 7 May 1944 confirms the FSM entered active duty in the Army on 17 April 1943. Paragraph 8-24 of the awards regulation contains guidance on United States Army Basic Marksmanship Qualification Badges. 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 being killed in action on 7 October 1944, while serving in the ETO; b. awarding him the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004660C070206
This medal was awarded by the Government of the Republic of Vietnam to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Republic of Vietnam during the period 1 March 1961 through 28 March 1973. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004661C070206
There are no orders in the applicant’s service personnel record which shows that he was awarded the Purple Heart. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his records to show this unit award. 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 Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 6 November 1968; b. awarding the applicant the Good Conduct Medal for the period 12 December 1967...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004662C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) and Item 14 (Military Education) of his separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected. The instructions contained in the separation documents regulation for Item 14 of the DD Form 214 are to list formal in-service (full-time attendance) training courses successfully completed during the period of service covered by the DD Form 214. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004666C070206
State of Georgia, Department of Defense, Military Division Orders 312- 053, dated 8 November 2001, promoted the applicant to Captain effective 26 September 2001. The Adjutant General, State of Georgia Orders 155-007, dated 4 June 2003, promoted the applicant to Captain effective 1 March 2002. NGB Orders, dated 11 June 2003, granted the applicant Federal Recognition as a Captain effective 1 March 2002.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004670C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that the Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Professional Development Ribbon (NCOPDR), Army Service Ribbon (ASR), Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR), Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) and United Nations Medal (UNM) be added to his record and separation document (DD Form 214). The KDSM is authorized to members of the Armed Forces who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea from 28 July 1954 to a date to be determined. Therefore,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004671C070206
There is no evidence the applicant was recommended for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. There is no evidence in the applicant's service personnel record which shows he personally participated with his unit in active ground combat during his service in Korea from 20 February 1967 through 27 March 1968. Furthermore, there is no evidence he was recommended for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge or that the Commanding General of the 2d Infantry Division approved an award of the Combat...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004676C070206
On 22 August 2000, the applicant's commander initiated action to separate him from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635- 200, chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct-commission of a serious offense. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned reentry codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge. The regulation shows that the separation program designator (SPD) "JKK",...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004678C070206
The applicant requests that his records be corrected by upgrading his discharge to honorable. On 23 July 1979, the appropriate separation authority approved the separation request and directed that the applicant be released from active duty for failure to meet acceptable standards for continued military service with a general discharge. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on 26 July 1979; therefore, the time for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004681C070206
Allen L. Raub | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. He was honorably discharged on 29 July 1969 and reenlisted on 30 July 1969, for a period of 3 years and assignment to Vietnam. On 14 August 1970, nonjudicial punishment (NJP) was imposed against him for being disrespectful in language towards a superior noncommissioned officer.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004683C070206
AR 672-5-1, in effect at the time of the applicant's separation provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. The applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal; however, he is entitled 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004684C070206
Carol Kornhoff | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant's military dental records show that he was seen at the dental clinic on 19 October 2004 at which time oral surgery was performed. The applicant has provided no evidence that he did not receive all appropriate dental services and treatment prior to his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004686C070206
The applicant's records show that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. Military records show that the applicant was awarded the military occupational specialty 11E (Armor Crewman) which is not among those qualified for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge in accordance with Army Regulations. Therefore, he is entitled to have his records corrected to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004688C070206
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to reflect his awards of the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) with three or four bronze service stars, the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm (RVNGC w/Palm) Unit Citation, the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal – First Class (RVNCAHM-FC) Unit Citation, the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC), the Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC), the Valorous Unit Award (VUA), the Sharpshooter...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004689C070206
Since there is no authority for award of the Bronze Star Medal in the applicant's service personnel records, the applicant may request this award under the provisions of Section 1130 of Title 10, United States Code. There are no orders in the applicant's records that show he was awarded the Purple Heart. Further, the Purple Heart is not included in the list of authorized awards on the applicant's DD Form 214, which he authenticated with his signature.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004694C070206
Robert L. Duecaster | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Army Regulation 635-5-1 prescribes the specific authorities (regulatory, statutory, or other directives), the reasons for the separation of members from active military service, and the SPD to be used for these stated reasons. It also shows the SPD code with a corresponding RE code and states that more than one RE code could apply.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004697C070206
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart. The evidence of record in this case includes an entry in Item 40 of the applicant’s DA Form 20 that shows he received a fragmentation wound to the neck on 15 November 1969, while serving in the RVN. This entry is corroborated by medical evidence that includes an entry in the applicant’s clinical records, which indicate that he had a fragment wound of the back.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004699C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 NOVEMBER 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050004699 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. It stated that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940 and, for the first award only, upon termination of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004700C070206
The applicant's records also contain 101st Airborne Division, General Orders Number 1790, dated 19 June 1968, that show the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 8 April 1968. The applicant's military service records do not contain any general orders or evidence that he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. The applicant's military service records do not contain any general orders or evidence that he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004701C070206
The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected: a. by adding the GWOTEM and the Army Commendation Medal to item 13 on his DD Form 214; and b. by adding the entry "SERVICE IN IRAQ FROM 19 MARCH 2003 TO 1 JUNE 2003" to item 18 on his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004703C070206
Larry J. Olson | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. This case will be considered by the Board using a reconstructed record that consists of the FSM separation document (DD Form 214). An Undesirable Discharge (UD) was normally considered appropriate for members separating under these provisions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004706C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) with a date of 30 March 1968, be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Good Conduct Medal and the Army Commendation Medal. The applicant's military service records do not contain any orders awarding the applicant the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge or the Good Conduct Medal. Evidence of record shows that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004708C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that item 18 (Record of Assignments) on his DA Form 66 (Officer Qualification Record) be corrected to enter three specific missions he accomplished in September 1951. He reported to the commanding general, who told him he (the applicant) had penetrated the enemy line three times during their route. The applicant provided a copy of the second page of a DA Form 66 which shows that, on 23 July 1951, he was assigned duties as a platoon leader with Company B,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004710C070206
The applicant requests that the records of her former spouse, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he elected to participate in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) for former spouse coverage. The FSM and the applicant divorced on 12 February 2003. When the FSM and the applicant divorced on 12 February 2003, the divorce decree stated in pertinent part that the FSM would enroll in the SBP and name the applicant as the beneficiary.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004715C070206
The application submitted in this case is dated 18 March 2005. His DD Form 214 issued at the time of his discharge shows he had time lost during the periods of 15 November to 7 December 1977. Richard T. Dunbar ______________________ CHAIRPERSON INDEX |CASE ID |AR20050004715 | |SUFFIX | | |RECON | | |DATE BOARDED |20051208 | |TYPE OF DISCHARGE | | |DATE OF DISCHARGE | | |DISCHARGE AUTHORITY | | |DISCHARGE REASON | | |BOARD DECISION |(DENY) | |REVIEW AUTHORITY | | |ISSUES |267/rem lost time...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004716C070206
The applicant requests that his records be corrected by changing his DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), item 26 (Separation Code) and item 27 (Reentry Code). 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. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004718C070206
In an advisory opinion, dated 12 August 2005, from the Chief, Promotions Branch, Office of Promotions, Reserve Components, Human Resources Command (HRC) – St. Louis, Missouri, stated that the applicant was considered but not selected by the 2003 and 2004 RCSB's, based on the fact his record did not reflect completion of the required civilian education prior to the convening date of the promotion board. The evidence of record shows that based on the applicant's duties of mobilizing the unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004719C070206
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart for shrapnel wounds incurred in Vietnam. 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 | 20050004720C070206
Delia R. Trimble | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. It states, in pertinent part, that a bronze service star is authorized with this award for each RVN campaign a member is credited with participating in while serving in the RVN. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with 1st Oak Leaf...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004721C070206
The applicant states that he is currently employed as a civilian with the status of military technician (MT) [no longer employed as an MT effective 15 April 2006] for which he needs to maintain a Selective Reserve (SELRES) status or be retired involuntarily or medically. The applicant is requesting correction of an alleged error or injustice which occurred on 27 July 2001, the date of his transfer to the Retired Reserve. Chapter 7 of the regulation applies to the removal of Soldiers from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004723C070206
The applicant states that these "Spot Awards" are in addition to three awards of the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device, the Army Commendation Medal; the Purple Heart; the Combat Infantryman Badge; the Good Conduct Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal. The applicant's military service records do not contain any orders awarding him the Good Conduct Medal. The applicant's records show that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004730C070206
Evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received on 19 September 1967. In the absence of military records which show the applicant was injured a second time as a result of hostile action, there is an insufficient basis for award of the Purple Heart (Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster) in this case. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected: a. by deleting the Bronze Star Medal from the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004732C070206
The applicant’s medical records are not present in the available records. After carefully examining the applicant’s record of service, the Board has determined that the applicant should have received the GCMDL for his service from 6 June 1966 through 17 April 1968. This conclusion is based on the fact that the record is void of any derogatory information, which would preclude the applicant from being awarded the GCMDL, and the lack of any specific action by the applicant’s unit commander...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004733C070206
However, orders show the applicant was discharged with a general discharge on 6 April 1988 under the provisions of National Guard Regulation 600-200, paragraph 8-27g, as an unsatisfactory participant. On 3 May 1994, the applicant was honorably discharged from the USAR. As a result, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request for reinstatement into the Army National Guard.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004734C070206
The applicant requests, in three separate DD Forms 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record Under the Provisions of Title 10, U.S. Code, Section 1552), correction of his records to add the following awards: the Good Conduct Medal; the Presidential Unit Citation; the Valorous Unit Award; the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm; the Vietnam Service Medal; and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960). Therefore, he is entitled to correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004736C070206
Rea Nuppenau | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that item 15a on his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) be corrected to read “yes.” 2. Item number 15a on the DD Form 214 that he was furnished at the time of his release from active duty is checked “no” and indicates that he did not contribute to the post-Vietnam era VEAP.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004741C070206
Six months later during the court-martial process, he provided evidence of what happened and the AWOL charges were dismissed. On 2 October 1981, the ADRB denied the applicant’s request for an upgrade of his discharge under that board's 15-year statute of limitations. The applicant was 22 years old when he enlisted in the RA and 24 years old when he received his UD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004748C070206
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Army Commendation Medal. Headquarters, Americal Division General Orders Number 12859, dated 20 December 1969, show the applicant received the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service during the period February 1969 to May 1969 in Vietnam. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error now under consideration on 8 October 1969; therefore, the time for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004750C070206
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the following awards: the Vietnam Service Medal with 2 or 3 bronze service stars; the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation; the Vietnam Campaign Medal; the Good Conduct Medal; the Presidential Unit Citation; the Meritorious Unit Commendation; "Vietnam Unit Citation"; "the Purple Heart per enemy attack and wound of 6/15/71"; the “Aircrew...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004751C070206
John Mueller | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that his report of separation (DD Form 214) be corrected to reflect his Guatemala Meritorious Service Award, his Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development (NCOPD) Ribbon, the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM), and the Army Service Ribbon (ASR). Army Regulation 635-5 serves as the authority for the preparation of the DD Form 214.