ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005588C070206
The applicant’s record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army and entered active duty on 16 November 1987. On 2 September 1987, the unit commander notified the applicant she was initiating separation action on him under the provisions of chapter 14, Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of misconduct - abuse of illegal drugs. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005600C070206
The applicant states, in effect, that the MSM he was awarded and the GWOTEM he is entitled to were not included on his DD Form 214. The applicant provides his DD Form 214 and retirement orders in support of his application. The evidence of record confirms the applicant was ordered to active duty in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and served on active duty from 15 March 2003 through 17 February 2004.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005603C070206
He is requesting, in effect, that the "Distribution" and "Possession" specifications be removed from the U. S. Army Criminal Investigation Command's (CID's) Report of Investigation (ROI). The applicant’s military records from his Regular Army service are not available to the Board. The DA Form 4833 he provided indicates he was given an Article 15 in May 1999 for the offenses of wrongful distribution of marijuana, wrongful possession of marijuana, and wrongful use of marijuana.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005627C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 December 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050005627 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, correction of his records to show award of the Bronze Star Medal (1st Oak Leaf Cluster), the Air Medal with Numeral 5 and with "V" Device, and any other awards he is entitled. As...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005632C070206
On 22 October 1999, the FSM elected to terminate his participation in the SBP. The applicant's daughter is listed as the annuitant on DFAS's 17 February 2005 letter to the applicant. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing the FSM did not request termination of his SBP in October 1999 but continued to remain enrolled in the SBP for child-only coverage; b. collecting any SBP costs due; and c. paying to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005633C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 November 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050005633 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 was ordered to active duty on 20 February 1976 for training and was released from active duty on 4 September 1976. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005634C070206
He claims that upon his return from the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) in July 1968, he was assigned to Fort Hood, Texas. On 4 April 1979, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB), after carefully considering the applicant’s case, found his discharge was proper and equitable, and it voted to deny his request for an upgrade of his discharge. The ADRB further noted that there was no evidence showing the applicant ever performed or completed the alternate service necessary to receive a clemency...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005637C070206
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general or honorable discharge. The applicant was discharged on 22 January 1973 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10 for the good of the service with an undesirable discharge. The applicant has failed to show through the evidence submitted or the evidence of record that the type of discharge and the narrative reason issued to him was in error or unjust.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005642C070206
Item 24 (Decoration, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant's DD Form 214 shows award of the Air Medal (2d Award) and the Bronze Star Medal. Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of the applicant's DD Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows Headquarters, 101st Airborne Division (Airmobile) General Orders Number 14927, dated 7 December 1969, awarded the applicant the award of the Air Medal with Numeral "2". Evidence of record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005643C070206
In December 2004 officials at the Army Review Boards Agency in St. Louis issued a Department of Defense Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active duty) correcting the applicant's 1960 separation document to reflect award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on 5 March 1960; therefore, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005647C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that the Purple Heart be added to his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States, Report of Transfer or Discharge, and that he be awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. There are no orders in his military personnel records awarding him the Purple Heart or 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. deleting the Vietnam Service Medal from the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005648C070206
The applicant provides the following documents in support of his application: Course Completion Certificates; AAM Certificates; and 27 June 1999 and 23 April 2003 DD Forms 214. The applicant’s military records show he initially enlisted in the Regular Army and entered active duty on 28 June 1996. Therefore, it would appropriate to add the AAM (3rd Award) to the list of awards contained in Item 13 of his 27 June 1999 DD Form 214, and the AAM (4th Award) to the list of awards contained...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005652C070206
John Miller | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that he be paid quarters allowances from 21 August 1947, for a period of 2 years. The applicant was promoted to the pay grade of E-4 on 2 June 1947 and it was not until 20 September 1949, 2 years after his marriage, that he was promoted to the pay grade of E-5 and would have become entitled to quarters allowance.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005654C070206
There is no evidence that he had any loans that do qualify for repayment under the 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 such failure results in nonpayment of the loan by the LRP...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005655C070206
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Based on the applicant's personnel records and the Republic of Vietnam Casualty Listing, it is concluded that there is sufficient evidence to substantiate award of one Purple Heart for the wounds he received on 13 November 1967. 4. Review of the applicant's personnel records show the applicant served a period of qualifying service in Vietnam and was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005662C070206
He further stated that affected individuals would be advised they could seek relief from the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) which could adjust DOR’s for those who were first-time considered and selected for promotion to captain, after having served more than 7 combined MYIG as a lieutenant. The Reserve Officer Personnel Act in effect prior to ROPMA required completion of 3 years as a 2LT and 4 years as a 1LT before promotion to captain. In view of the circumstances...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005674C070206
Karmin Jenkins | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant states that he was discharged before the medal was awarded. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing award of the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005678C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 JANUARY 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050005678 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. Rea Nuppenau | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. _____ Linda Simmons_______ CHAIRPERSON INDEX |CASE ID |AR20050005678 | |SUFFIX |...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005706C070206
The applicant provides copies of: his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 13 September 1993; a DA Form 199 (Physical Evaluation Board [PEB] Proceedings), dated 3 September 1993; and an undated statement from his former Platoon Sergeant who witnessed the event that caused the applicant’s injury during Operation Desert Storm. Therefore, the applicant is not entitled to award of the Purple Heart or to correction of his records to show this decoration. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005707C070206
Allen L. Raub | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that all his Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) rated disability for his hand injury be approved for Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC). Without evidence to establish a direct, causal relationship to the applicant’s VA rated disabilities to war or the simulation of war, there is insufficient basis in which to grant his request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005709C070206
The applicant provides the following documents in support of his application: Self-Authored Statement; Transfer to Inactive Army National Guard (ARNG) Orders; SSG/E-6 Promotion Orders; Administrative Reduction Orders; and Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, UCMJ (DA Form 2627). The evidence of record in this case confirms the applicant was promoted to SSG/E-6 on 28 May 1983, and that he satisfactorily served in that rank until being administrative reduced to SGT/E-5 on 5 May 1989, in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005710C070206
Therefore, the Board directed that the applicant's active duty service for this period be accounted for on his DD Form 214 for the period from 22 March 1978 through 31 May 1994. No prior periods of active duty service for which a separate DD Form 214 was issued may be carried over to a subsequent DD Form 214. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant amendment of the decision of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records set forth in Docket Number...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005716C070206
Army Regulation 635-204 (Personnel Separations Dishonorable and Bad- Conduct Discharge), paragraph 1b, provides that a bad conduct discharge will only be given to a pursuant approved sentence of a general or special court-martial imposing a bad conduct discharge. 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. However, good post service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005717C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that the records of his deceased father, a former service member (FSM), be corrected by awarding the FSM all overseas awards and decorations; by amending the race entry pertaining to the FSM in Special Orders, dated 15 January 1953; by recognizing the pain and suffering of the FSM based on injuries and treatment for Tuberculosis he received while on active duty; by amending the FSM’s separation document (DD Form 214) to remove the 33 days of time lost...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005719C070206
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's personnel records contain a DA Form 2173 (Statement of Medical Examination and Duty Status) dated 3 October 1977 which indicates the applicant was hit by a car on 15 September 1977 and he was admitted to the U.S. Army Hospital at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. He had completed 2 years, 8 months, and 5 days of active military service with 261 days of lost time due to AWOL.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005724C070206
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his date of rank to lieutenant colonel (LTC) as 16 February 2002. The applicant provided a self-authored letter in which he stated that he requested approval to go before the 2005 United States Army Reserve Colonel Promotion Board. The advisory opinion further stated that the fact that the applicant remained with his unit to fulfill duties and ensure a smooth transition for the incoming commander kept the applicant in a major...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005725C070206
Item 34 (Wounds Received in Action), of the applicant's WD AGO Form 53- 55, shows the entry, "None." 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. awarding the applicant the Bronze Star Medal, with oak leaf cluster, based on his having been awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge during World War II...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005726C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that the first and middle name recorded in her military records be changed. Item 1 (Name) of this document listed the first and middle name consistent with the names as they were recorded in her enlistment contract, military records, and on all documents prepared on her throughout her tenure on active duty, which she now claims is in error. The Board determined that the evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005727C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, a civilian education waiver and promotion consideration to captain by a special selection board (SSB) under the 2004 criteria. On 23 April 2004, he submitted an application to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) and requested a waiver of the civilian education and special board consideration for promotion to captain. Therefore, based on the circumstances presented, the officer's deployment and redeployment in support of Operation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005729C070206
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows entitlement to the Vietnam Service Medal; however, it does not show the bronze service stars to which the applicant is entitled for campaign participation. He was evacuated from Vietnam to Japan then to the United States and was released to duty without profile. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the Vietnam Service Medal from the applicant's DD Form 214; b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005730C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 January 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050005730 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 clemency in the form of an upgrade to his bad conduct discharge be granted. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 11-2, provides that an enlisted person will be given a bad...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005733C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 January 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050005733 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. Rea M. Nuppenau | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant provides a copy of: a. his Honorable Discharge Certificate, dated 3...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005751C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 November 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050005751 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 requested correction of his records to show a second award of the Army Achievement Medal. There are no orders or other evidence authorizing a second award of the Army Achievement Medal to the applicant.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005752C070206
The applicant requests that several training courses be added to his DD Forms 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with the separation dates of 26 May 1976, 26 January 1981, and 31 March 1996. The applicant provides three DD Forms 214, an award certificate for the Meritorious Service Medal, a Certificate of Achievement, a Certificate of Appreciation, and 14 training certificates in support of his application. The Board determined that the evidence presented was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005759C070206
The regulation does state, however, that item 18 (remarks) on the separation document will reflect the statement "SERVICE IN (NAME OF COUNTRY DEPLOYED) FROM (inclusive dates for example, YYYYMMDD – YYYMMDD) for active duty Soldier deployed with his or her unit during their continuous period of active service. The evidence confirms the applicant was awarded an Army Commendation Medal. Although the applicant's deployment to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom would not be recorded in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005774C070206
Jeanette R. McCants | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, that his 1973 conviction by a special court-marital be set aside. He was given an honorable discharge and promoted to E-4 in less than 18 months.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005784C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, correction to his DA Form 5074-1-R (Record of Award of Entry Grade Credit (Health Services Officers)). A "Corrected Copy" DA Form 5074-1-R, dated 22 November 2005, shows he was awarded 4 years credit for his basic qualifying degree (DVM) and 10 months and 18 days credit for his professional experience, License #5536 – inclusive dates from 14 June 2000 through 20 March 2002 for a total of 4 years, 10 months, and 18 days CSC. In an advisory opinion, dated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005794C070206
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant's DD Form 214 does not list the award of the Purple Heart. Therefore, based on the evidence provided, he is entitled to the award of the Purple Heart for wounds sustained on 10 November 1967. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the following: a. by awarding him the Purple Heart...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005803C070206
He further states that he was promoted to SP5 prior to his separation from the Army Reserve in 1975 and that his rank needs to be corrected on his DD Form 214. Evidence of record shows that the applicant was honorably released from active duty on 20 April 1972. The Board determined that the evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005807C070206
Separation for personality disorder is not appropriate when disability separation processing through the Army’s PDES is warranted. This official further states that the governing regulation is currently being staffed with a revision that would not authorize bonus recoupment in personality disorder cases. The evidence of record, as established in the original Record of Proceedings issued by the Board in October 2004, confirms the applicant’s separation processing was accomplished in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005810C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be provided copies of the medical treatment records of his combat injury; that he be awarded the Purple Heart (PH); that he be granted Prisoner of War (POW) status; that he be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM); and that his records be corrected to show he is “Native American”. On 24 November 1992, the Director of the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) in a response to a Congressional Inquiry concerning the applicant’s military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005821C070206
In January 1997, he filed an appeal with the ESRB to have the two contested NCOERs removed. However, although the applicant performed duties as a First Sergeant, he was a recruiter. Correction of the applicant's contested NCOERs to show they were relief- for-cause NCOERs rather than change-of-rater NCOERs would not have resulted in a reasonable chance he would have been selected for promotion (thereby warranting consideration by a STAB).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005822C070206
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. There is no evidence in the available records which shows the applicant was a POW during World War II. Notwithstanding the conclusion regarding denial of the award of the POW Medal, the Board determined that the evidence was sufficient for award of the POW Medal in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005830C070206
The applicant's military service records do not contain any orders or evidence that he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. The applicant's military service records do not contain any orders or evidence that he was awarded 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. correcting his DD Form 214 to delete the Purple Heart and Vietnam Service Medal; b. correcting his DD Form 214 to add the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005832C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 November 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050005832 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 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he completed the Special Operations Medical Sergeant Course. Therefore, there is no basis for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005833C070206
Jeanette B. McPherson | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. In those cases when the period for the first award ends with the termination of a period of Federal military service, a period of more than 1 year is considered a qualifying period for award of the AGCM; however, this is only applicable when a member actually leaves active duty. The evidence of record does show the applicant received an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005835C070206
There is no evidence the applicant received permanent Federal Recognition for initial appointment as a warrant officer one from the National Guard Bureau within the six-month period required by National Guard/Army regulations. There is no documentation in the applicant's records which show that a Federal Recognition Board was held by the ORARNG to determine if the applicant was qualified to be awarded Federal Recognition for promotion to the grade of chief warrant officer two. National...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005841C070206
Therefore, the applicant is entitled to award of the Purple Heart, and correction of his records to show this decoration. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of 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 showing award of: a. the Purple Heart for wounds sustained as a result of hostile action in the Republic of Vietnam on 23 November 1967; b. the First Award of the Good...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005843C070206
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 evidence shows that the applicant underwent a separation physical examination less than a year after he allegedly received treatment for an injury or burn to his face from a blast for which he was airlifted to a fire support base to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005846C070206
The applicant's service records contain an undated form which shows the applicant consulted with legal counsel on 4 May 1972 and was advised of the basis for the contemplated trial by court-martial that provided for a punitive discharge, the effects of a request for discharge for the good of the service and of the rights available to him. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows that he was discharged on 27 June 1972, under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200, for the good of...