ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004891C070206
The applicant's military records show that while serving as a member of the United States Army Reserve he was promoted to CW2 effective 1 June 1997. Based upon review of the applicant’s records by the Office of Promotions, Reserve Components, HRC – St. Louis, Missouri, it was determined the applicant was erroneously not considered by the 2002 Reserve Components Selection Board and is eligible for consideration for promotion to CW3 under the 2002 criteria as an omit. The Board determined...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004895C070206
The applicant’s Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) contains no orders or other documents that indicate he was ever wounded in action, or awarded the PH. However, by regulation, in order to award the PH it is necessary to establish that a Soldier was wounded as a result of enemy action, that the wound required treatment by military medical personnel and that the medical treatment was made a matter of official record. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004898C070206
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. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain an administrative error which does not require action by the Board. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004899C070206
Linda M. Barker | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214, 88th Regional Readiness Command Orders 04-022-00113, Headquarters 88th Regional Support Command Orders 04-030-00118, Headquarters Fort McCoy Permanent Orders 131- 01, Annex A to Permanent Orders 131-01, AF Form 3899 (Aeromedical Evacuation Patient Record), Headquarters 1st Personnel Command Orders 265- 010,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004902C070206
On 12 February 1960, the separation authority approved the recommendation for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635- 208 for unfitness and directed that the applicant be issued an undesirable discharge. On 18 February 1960, the applicant was discharged with an undesirable discharge and a characterization of service as under other than honorable conditions under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 for unfitness due to frequent involvement in incidents of a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004911C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 November 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050004911 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 provides a copy of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty); an award certificate for the Army Commendation Medal; a request for Line of Duty (LOD) Determination, dated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004919C070206
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant’s record shows he enlisted in the Army and entered active duty on 16 August 1967. On 17 July 1974, the applicant submitted a statement in support of his request for discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004925C070206
The applicant's DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows that he was separated on 14 March 1989, under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial with the character of service of uncharacterized. The evidence of record shows in this case he was separated under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 for the good of the service-in lieu of trial by court-martial with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004935C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 November 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050004935 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 states, in pertinent part, that a bronze service star is authorized with this award for each campaign a member is credited with participating in while serving in the RVN. However, in order to support award of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004936C070206
The applicant is requesting correction of an alleged error or injustice which occurred on 28 July 1969, the date of his discharge from active duty. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on 28 July 1969; therefore, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error or injustice expired on 27 July 1972. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative error which does not require action...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004941C070206
He states that had the military not lost his records he would have served all of his enlistment honorably. However, the applicant’s DD Form 214 shows that he was discharged with an undesirable discharge on 7 September 1972 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004942C070206
It states, in pertinent part, that the PH is awarded to any member who has been wounded or killed in action. The evidence of record also confirms the applicant held a qualifying infantry MOS, served in a qualifying infantry unit in the RVN, and participated in combat with his unit, as evidence by his being wounded in action on 26 April 1968. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004957C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 October 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050004957 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 amendment of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty) to show his award of the Bronze Star Medal was for valor. Evidence of records show the applicant was awarded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004959C070206
The applicant requests correction to his foreign service time in Block 24c (Foreign and/or Sea Service) and awards in Block 26 (Decorations, Medal, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) to show his foreign service time and award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and citation for the Dominican Republic on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004962C070206
The applicant states his officer evaluation reports (OERs) for the periods ending 30 September 1990 and 31 May 1991 were key contributing factors in his not being recommended for promotion to COL. Those were the only OERs where he was rated less than "Always Exceeded Requirements." The applicant states he just became aware of "this process" (i.e., the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR)). Regardless of the applicant's later awards of the MSM, based on a review of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004964C070206
As stated elsewhere in ABCMR Docket Number AR20040001468, the applicant was required to complete 3 years time in grade to be eligible for promotion to first lieutenant. As an exception to the doctrine of administrative finality due to mathematical miscalculation (as a result of a typographical error the applicant's first lieutenant date of rank was miscalculated), it would be appropriate to amend paragraph 3 of the DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS of Docket Number AR20040001468 dated 8 February...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004973C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart. The applicant is requesting correction of an alleged error which occurred on 14 June 1955, the date of his separation from active duty. By regulation, the National Defense Service Medal is authorized to any member for honorable active service for any period between 27 June 1950 and 27 July 1954.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004974C070206
There are no general orders in the applicant’s service personnel records that show he was awarded the 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. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to add the Meritorious Unit Commendation, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004975C070206
The applicant requests that his records be corrected by upgrading his discharge. He states his depression and other mental health issues were not addressed. The applicant’s DD Form 214 (certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) indicates he was discharged on 19 January 1988, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004976C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 December 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050004976 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 undesirable discharge (UD) be upgraded to honorable. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004978C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge, characterized as under other than honorable conditions, be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) to upgrade his discharge. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004987C070206
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal (3rd Award), the Army Occupation Medal, and the Overseas Service Ribbon (Numeral 3). The applicant requested correction of his records to show award of the Army Commendation Medal. There is no evidence that shows he served a period of qualifying service in Berlin for award of the Army of Occupation Medal (Germany).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050004996C070206
The applicant requests that the Army Board for Correction of Military Record's (ABCMR's) favorable decision of 1 March 2005 in Docket Number AR20040001873 changing his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) spouse coverage to former spouse coverage be set aside. Neither the applicant nor his former spouse requested that his SBP coverage be changed to former spouse coverage within one year of their divorce. On 16 May 2004, the applicant applied to the ABCMR for correction of his records to show he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005010C070206
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show award of the 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. The medical evidence of record which shows the applicant was wounded in action on 30 May 1951 in Korea is accepted as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005022C070206
The evidence of record further shows that based on his Vietnam campaign participation, the applicant is entitled to five bronze service stars with his Vietnam Service Medal. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative error which does not require action by the Board. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned to show award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005049C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 January 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050005049 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 WD AGO Form 53-98, Military Record and Report of Separation – Certificate of Service, be corrected to add his campaign and to show the correct awards to which he is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005085C070206
The applicant’s service personnel records show he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005091C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that his reentry (RE) code, characterization of service, and reason for his discharge be upgraded to allow him to reenlist. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge. These codes are contained on military discharge documents and determine whether or not one may reenlist or enlist in a military service at a later time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005100C070206
The applicant requests correction of his records to show the appropriate number of the Army Good Conduct Medal and the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 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. Evidence of records shows the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 29 October 1974 and was honorably released...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005114C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be given a medical discharge in lieu of the under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge he now holds. The applicant’s Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) contains no documentation indicating the applicant suffered from a medically/mentally disabling condition while serving on active duty. An UOTHC discharge is normally considered appropriate for members separated under this provision of the regulation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005117,C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 January 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050005117 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 24 July 1978, the appropriate authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service, directed that the applicant be reduced to private/pay grade E-1, and that he be furnished...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005126C070206
The applicant requests that his discharge be revoked and that he be transferred to the Retired Reserve. Inasmuch as the applicant meets eligibility requirements for assignment to the Retired Reserve, it would be equitable and just to correct his military records by revoking his discharge of 5 March 2002, and assigning him to the Retired Reserve effective the same date. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected: a. by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005128C070206
On 18 October 1965, he was transferred to Vietnam with his unit and was advanced to the pay grade of E-4 on 27 March 1966. However, after carefully examining the applicant’s record of service, it appears that the applicant should have received the GCMDL for his service from 24 November 1964 to 12 October 1966. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him the GCMDL for the period of 24 November 1964 to 12...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005130C070206
Accordingly, the applicant was discharged with a discharge under other than honorable conditions on 1 November 1984 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for misconduct due to civilian conviction. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. The applicant’s record of service included one nonjudicial punishment and 20 days of lost time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005131C070206
Jeanette R. McCants | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Paragraph 5 (STATEMENT AND CONDITIONS which apply to ALL incentive programs above), subparagraph 5a(4), of his DA Form 3286-66 (Statement for Enlistment United States Army Incentive Enlistment Program) stated that if he failed to complete his term of enlistment and separation or discharge was at the convenience of the government, he must have completed at...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005134C070206
The FSM is therefore entitled to award of the Bronze Star Medal based on the special provisions of the awards regulation that considered award of the Combat Infantryman Badge to be a citation in orders. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative error which does not require action by the Board. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned by: a. deleting the European-African-Middle Eastern...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005136C070206
Counsel states that the applicant was medically/physically non- deployable at the time. There was a profile dated 30 June 2003 that reported her non-deployable until 1 October 2003. The existence of this profile had not been reported to the D.C. ARNG medical command and it was not in her record when she returned to the Guard.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005138C070206
The sole document contained in the applicant's Official Military Personnel File available to the Board was an order dated 5 August 2003 which reassigned the applicant from the 1092nd Engineer Battalion to the 2125th GSU (Garrison Support Unit) at Fort Bragg effective 5 August 2003 because he was pending a hardship discharge. The evidence which is available suggests that the applicant remained at Fort Bragg and was discharged without having been deployed overseas. The fact that he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005141C070206
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Korea Defense Service Medal and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. The designated military operations and dates of eligibility for this award are specified in Army Regulation 600-8-22. 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 with the ending period 17 April 1975 to add the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005147C070206
The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 4/2 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document), his Enlisted Record Brief, his DD Form 214 for the period ending 12 November 2003, his retirement orders, his DD Form 368 (Request for Discharge or Clearance from Reserve Component), his DA Form 1506 (Statement of Service – Computation of Length of Service for Pay Purposes), and his NGB Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service). The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005148C070206
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart, the Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device, and the Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicant's military service records do not contain any orders awarding the applicant the Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicant's records show that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005156C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Register) indicates that the 11th ACR was awarded the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for the period 7 September 1966 to 10 August 1968 and the 3rd Squadron, 11th ACR was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005157C070206
The Reserve Center stated that the applicant’s MRD of 1 June 1998, 28 years of commissioned service, was correct. The applicant’s record shows that during his 29 years of service, 17 May 1970 until 14 May 1999, he earned 14 years of qualifying service for retired pay. Nevertheless, the applicant is not entitled to have his record corrected to show that he had 20 qualifying years of service for retired pay at age 60.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005161C070206
He was diagnosed with two medical conditions, neither of which was a mental disorder. There is no evidence of record and the applicant provides none to show he was unfit due to a mental disorder at the time he was evaluated by the MEB or at the time he was removed from the TDRL. Indeed, there is no evidence of record and the applicant provides none to show he had a mental disorder at the time he was evaluated by the MEB or at the time he was removed from the TDRL.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005163C070206
The applicant requests that his date of birth be corrected on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), and the dental block be corrected to show that he had not received complete dental care prior to his discharge. The applicant’s military records show that he enlisted in the Regular Army on 30 August 2001 and was honorably discharged on 29 August 2004. The applicant has provided no evidence that he did not receive all appropriate dental services and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005165C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 November 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050005165 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 served in Vietnam for the period 12 June 1968 through 10 July 1969. The medical officer recommended the applicant be administratively separated from the military under the provisions of Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005168C070206
LaVerne M. Douglas | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. 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 showing award of: a. the Combat Medical Badge; b. the Bronze Star Medal, First Oak Leaf Cluster; c. the American Campaign Medal; and d. the Meritorious Unit Commendation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005170C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 November 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050005170 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. After carefully considering all the evidence submitted and the testimony presented, the board of officers recommended the applicant be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206, by reason of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005171C070206
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Paragraph 33 of the regulation provided, in pertinent part, that members convicted by civil authorities would be considered for separation. Records show the applicant exhausted his administrative remedies in this case when his case was last reviewed by the ADRB on 3 January 1986.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005172C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 November 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050005172 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 25 October 1982, the commander notified the applicant that she was being recommended for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635- 200, chapter 9, for drug abuse rehabilitation failure. On 12...