ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005849C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 December 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050005849 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 military records be corrected to show that he is entitled to three bronze service stars on his Korean Service Medal instead of 2 bronze service stars based on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005854C070206
Allen L. Raub | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant provides his notification of eligibility for retired pay at age 60 (his 15-year letter); a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty); an NGB Form 22 (National Guard Bureau Report of Separation and Record of Service) with an NGB Form 22a (Correction to NGB Form 22); and his Army National Guard (ARNG) discharge orders. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005857C070206
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 24 November 1970, the applicant submitted a request for early separation to attend a Vocational School in New Jersey. The applicant has failed to show through the evidence submitted with his application or the evidence of record that he was improperly reduced to the pay grade of E-3 or that his rank should have been restored.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005861C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his undesirable discharge (UD). On 22 March 1974, the separation authority approved the applicant’s request for discharge under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, for the good of the service, and directed the applicant receive an UD. On 10 August 1978, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB), after carefully considering the applicant’s case, found his discharge was proper and equitable and voted to deny his request for an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005862C070206
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to reflect his first and middle name as R_ _ _n A_ _ _ _ _o as shown on his birth certificate. The Board determined that the evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005864C070206
On 28 May 1980, the applicant’s commander submitted a request to discharge him under the provisions of the Expeditious Discharge Program (EDP) of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations). Although the applicant contends that he should have been given a medical discharge, there is no medical evidence of record that shows he had any mental or medical condition prior to his discharge on 26 June 1980 that would have rendered him eligible for physical disability processing. Records show...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005868C070206
There were no service medical records available to the Board, or provided by the applicant, beyond his separation physical examination. Further, it directed that all personnel treated and released within 24 hours would be awarded the Purple Heart by the organization to which the individual was assigned. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative error which does not require action by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005871C070206
Richard G. Sayre | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant’s DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) shows he is entitled to the following decorations: the Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze service star; the National Defense Service Medal; the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005878C070206
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart (2nd Oak Leaf Cluster). A DD Form 214 for the period ending 1 August 1969 shows that the applicant was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Purple Heart, and the Meritorious Unit Commendation. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected: a. by awarding the applicant the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005889C070206
The Soldier must be an infantryman satisfactorily performing infantry duties, he must be assigned to an infantry unit during such time as the unit is engaged in active ground combat, and he must actively participate in such ground combat. Evidence of record clearly shows the applicant served in an infantry MOS while assigned to an infantry unit in Vietnam. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this unit award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005891C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 December 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050005891 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, in effect, he was never notified to report to Fort Sill, Oklahoma, and he knew nothing of this until receiving his separation document (DD Form 214). As the applicant was informed in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005892C070206
Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 does not show award of the Purple Heart. The applicant's military service records do not contain any general orders awarding him the Purple Heart. Evidence of record shows that the applicant was awarded the Driver's Badge (Wheeled) for his period of service 20 May 2002 through 19 May 2003.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005895C070206
Larry Racster | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that he be authorized payment of an Active Guard/Reserve (AGR) reenlistment bonus. The applicant provides two letters of support, a copy of his reenlistment contract, and a copy of the message authorizing a Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) for AGR personnel effective 1 January 2005.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005898C070206
Joe R. Schroeder | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant had prior enlisted service in the Regular Army from 23 January 1967 through 22 January 1970; prior enlisted service in the U. S. Army Reserve not on active duty from 23 January 1970 through 22 January 1973; prior enlisted service in the Regular Army from 15 January 1974 through 5 May 1982; and prior warrant officer service on active duty from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005907C070206
The applicant requests that the Legion of Merit be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 31 January 2002. Evidence of records show the applicant was recommended and approved for award of the Legion of Merit for the period 1 February 1992 to 31 January 2002. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing award of the Legion of Merit on his DD Form 214 for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005908C070206
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. However, the regulation provides that an honorable or general discharge certificate may be awarded if the individual has been awarded a personal decoration or if warranted by the particular circumstances in a given case. The regulation under which the applicant was discharged provides for the issuance of a discharge under honorable conditions when the individual has been awarded a personal decoration.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005912C070206
The applicant states, in effect, that he was told that his discharge would be upgraded to an honorable discharge within 6 months after being discharged. The applicant authenticated this document with his signature indicating he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 10, with an undesirable discharge, his character of service was under other than honorable conditions and the reason for discharge was for the good of the service. Each case is decided on its...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005913C070206
In reference to the applicant’s misappropriation of a government vehicle, the investigating officer said that because of the mission of FHL, all the on-post military used government vehicles on a regular basis. The applicant appealed his case through DASEB and that board denied his request to remove his GOMOR from his official military personnel file (OMPF). In reference to the applicant’s misuse of a government vehicle, the investigating officer offered that testimony from the TMP...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005917C070206
On 21 May 1984, the applicant was honorably discharged for immediate reenlistment. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. Evidence of record shows the applicant, a sergeant, was discharged with a bad conduct discharge for using marijuana and larceny.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005924C070206
He based his request on the fact that two of the NCOs selected in his MOS were selected even through they were not graduates of the USASMA, and because he believed two of the promotion board members were biased against his selection. This RC promotion official states that promotion selection boards are governed by Army regulatory policy, and members are selected for their maturity, judgment and freedom from bias. While the applicant clearly believes he is better qualified than the Soldiers...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005935C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 December 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050005935 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. Edward E. Montgomery | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. On 26 October 1982, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB), after careful...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005939C070206
The applicant’s records show he received the National Defense Service Medal for his service in Germany. On 9 February 1977, the separation authority approved the applicant’s request for discharge and directed that he receive an under other than honorable conditions discharge. As a result, the Board further determined that there is no evidence provided which shows that it would be in the interest of justice to excuse the applicant's failure to timely file this application within the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005940C070206
There is no evidence the applicant has any other loans that did qualify for payment under the provisions of the SLRP. In doing so, the applicant’s military records may be corrected to show his Statement for Enlistment – US Army Enlistment Program was amended to include the sentence, “If a student loan is accepted by the official 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005947C070206
Jeannette McCants | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. He requests a discontinuation of that contract and a renegotiation to a 2-year MISP/MSP contract covering the period 1 July 2004 to 30 June 2006. The Director informed the applicant that he did not have the authority to renegotiate his contract and advised him to submit an application to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005949C070206
The RTNCO states that the date of reenlistment on the applicant's DD Form 4 is incorrect and that the reenlistment was executed on and should read 27 January 2005. The reenlistment documents dated 27 January 2004 show that the applicant was at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait at the time of his reenlistment. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that he reenlisted and executed all forms in conjunction with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005953C070206
It indicates that a review of documents provided with the inquiry resulted in a determination that the applicant was entitled to a retirement based on his active duty and Regular Army service; however, HRC, St. Louis was not able to retire active duty Soldiers. Therefore, given the law and regulation stipulate that a member must complete at least 20 years of AFS in order to qualify for retirement, and because 20 year retirement is not an entitlement and must be requested, there is an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005957C070206
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 for review. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the entry, "HQ BTRY 204 FA BN" in item 6 on his WD AGO Form 53-55; b. adding the entry, " Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 357th Infantry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005958C070206
Robert Duecaster | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The entry on the Vietnam Casualty Roster which shows the applicant was wounded in action on 14 September 1967 is accepted as sufficient evidence on which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005962C070206
He requested that the imposing authority not file the GOMOR in his OMPF. Included among nonpunitive measures are administrative reprimands and admonitions and they must contain the statement indicating that they are imposed as an administrative measure and not as punishment under the UCMJ. 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 | 20050005964C070206
On 16 June 2000, the applicant was honorably discharge from active duty for miscellaneous/general reasons. On 14 July 2003, the applicant reentered active duty on his current tour of duty; therefore, the date, 14 July, is his new effective date for payment of MASP. Based on the evidence in this case, there appears to be no reason beyond the officer's desire, for the MASP cycle effective date to be adjusted from 14 July to 1 July.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005972C070206
The LRP is a Department of the Army enlistment option authorized by Title 10 of the United States Code, section 2171 (10 USC 2171), which provides the legal authority for the education loan repayment program for enlisted members on active duty in specified military specialties. In doing so, the applicant's military records should be corrected to show his Statement for Enlistment was amended to include the sentence, “If a student loan is accepted by the official processing you for enlistment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005973C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show a third award of the Army Commendation Medal, the Korea Defense Service Medal, and the Combat Action Badge. The applicant states his DD Form 214 does not show his third award of the Army Commendation Medal, the Korea Defense Service Medal, and the new Combat Action Badge. Headquarters, Division Support Command, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005975C070206
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show the correct spelling of his last name, date of entry, discharge date, and date of birth. Although the applicant contends that he was discharged in September 1971, his discharge orders show he was discharged effective 26 August 1971 which is properly reflected in item 11d on his DD Form 214. Since the evidence of record shows the applicant enlisted on 29 January 1971 and was discharged on 26...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005978C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show he was promoted to Sergeant Major (SGM), E-9. In June 2000, the applicant requested the ABCMR correct his records to show he was promoted to SGM, E-9 and to be advanced to the highest grade held on the retired list. The applicant's Senator may have misunderstood what the applicant was requesting as, since the applicant was promoted to MSG, E-8 in December 1965 and held that rank for almost 3 years, it is inconceivable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005979C070206
On 30 September 2005, the unit personnel security officer informed the Board analyst that the applicant's security clearance had been revoked (for an unknown reason) in October 1986. The evidence of record shows the applicant was selected for promotion by FY2005 MSG Promotion Selection Board and promotions were made through his sequence number on 1 December 2004. The email from the applicant's personnel security officer indicates his clearance was completed on 14 March 2005 and he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005980C070206
The applicant’s record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army in the pay grade of E-4 on 19 June 2002 for a period of 5 years. His military processing documents and statement of enlistment shows that he understood that his civilian acquired skills as a Laotian linguist military occupation specialty (MOS) 98G1LLC would be recognized upon enlistment. The applicant's commander recommended him for promotion to pay grade E-5.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005981C070206
Jeanette R. McCants | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The unit commander recommended a promotion effective date and date of rank of 30 July 2003. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant enlisted under the provisions of the ACASP and that the terms of his enlistment authorized his accelerated promotion to SGT/E-5 upon completion of all required training and certification of proficiency after eight...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005982C070206
The applicant states, through counsel, that he was suspended from drill sergeant duties pending investigation of allegations of trainee abuse and a suspension of favorable personnel actions (flag) was imposed on him. TRADOC Regulation 350-6, paragraph 2-5, states that commanders are responsible for reporting trainee abuse allegations as defined in these guidelines unless the commander can quickly determine the allegation is not credible. The promotion board members would have seen...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005984C070206
The applicant provides: a. A statement of support from the Commander, 230th Finance Battalion, Fort Hood, Texas, dated 28 March 2005. b. DA Form 3508-R (Application for Remission or Cancellation of Indebtedness), dated 10 March 2005. c. DA Form 2823 (Sworn Statement), dated 10 March 2005 d. Various emails seeking to resolve debt. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected to show the applicant timely filed for relief...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005985C070206
Therefore, there are no Army records that the Board can correct that would allow payment of the applicant’s non-qualifying loan under the SLRP. The applicant’s military records may 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005987C070206
The applicant states that he was discharged because he was performing his duties and that it has been almost 20 years since his discharge. After consulting with counsel, the applicant elected to exercise his rights to counsel and requested copies of documents that would be sent to the separation authority supporting the proposed separation action. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005988C070206
The applicant provides a copy of her report of separation (DD Form 214), a copy of her OERs, her notification of release from active duty (REFRAD), her separation orders, her appointment memorandum, orders promoting her to chief warrant officer two (CW2), her officer record brief (ORB), the results of her appeal of three OERs to the Officer Special Review Board (OSRB), the results of her request for promotion reconsideration to the OSRB, and statements from three fellow warrant officers who...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005989C070206
He requested that he be discharged from the DEP and enlisted in the Regular Army. The documents submitted by the applicant to include the DD Form 4/3, Qualification Data sheet, and Enlisted Record's Brief show he was enlisted in the regular Army in the rank of private, pay grade E-2 on 25 July 2002. 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 | 20050005991C070206
Larry Racster | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. On 30 May 1991, a formal PEB was conducted at Fort Gordon which diagnosed him with having narcoidosis and recommended that he be medically retired with an 80% disability rating. When Agent Orange, the most widely used herbicide was banned in 1970, the Air Force was forced to spray all other available agents until Operation Ranch Hand was banned on 7 January 1971.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005992C070206
The applicant's DD Form 1966 (Record of Military Processing - Armed Forces of the United States) does not identify what student loans he had other than to state he was authorized the LRP. The applicant’s military records may 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005994C070206
The applicant provides copies of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), his mobilization orders, his troop program unit (TPU) to TPU transfer orders, his notification of promotion to major, and his promotion memorandum for major. Promotion action could not be completed due to the following disqualifications: he must pass an APFT within 12 months of the date of promotion, he must meet height/weight standards as prescribed by Army Regulation 600-9 within 12...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005996C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that his reenlistment date be changed to October 1999 so that he may be eligible to receive a reenlistment bonus. The advisory opinion further stated that MOS 79S is not the normal line of progression for MOS 11B and he was not eligible for an 11B3V B Zone bonus in October 1999 or in September 2000. Evidence of record shows that the applicant served in MOS 79S prior to October 1999.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005998C070206
This provision of law allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse failure to file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines that it would be in the interest of justice to do so. On 31 December 1964, the applicant was discharged accordingly. It stated that an enlisted person will be discharged with a bad-conduct discharge pursuant only to an approved sentence of a general or special court-martial imposing a bad-conduct discharge and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050005999C070206
The unit commander cited the applicant's illegal use of drugs (cocaine) as the basis for his proposed separation action. 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. Chapter 3 of that regulation prescribes basic eligibility for prior service applicants for enlistment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006000C070206
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows that she was discharged on 12 February 1987, under the provisions of Chapter 13 of Army Regulation 635- 200, for unsatisfactory performance, issued a General Discharge Certificate with service characterized as under honorable conditions, and given a reenlistment code of RE-3. The applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for upgrade of her discharge. Those individuals can best advise a former service member as to the needs of the Army at...