ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006008C070206
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 separation document and his separation orders show the applicant was a private/pay grade E-1 at the time of his separation. There is no evidence in the available records and the applicant has not provided sufficient evidence which shows the applicant's grade was private/pay grade E-2 at the time of his separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006009C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. Although the evidence of record shows the applicant served in MOS 05B as a radio telephone operator during his assignment in Vietnam, there is no evidence of record which shows he accompanied infantry units into combat. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show that he was awarded the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006012C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 January 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050006012 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'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. It appears the non-judicial punishment proceedings were conducted in accordance with applicable law and regulations; the punishment imposed was within legal limits;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 2005000601C070206
Paragraph 13- 28 states that a survey officer's responsibility is to determine the cause and value of the loss, damage, or destruction of Government property listed on the ROS and to determine if assessment of financial liability is warranted. She noted that the regulation required that a survey officer be senior to a potentially liable individual and recommended that the applicant be relieved of any liability and that the ROS expunged from his record. The survey officer was not senior to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006020C070206
As new issues, he requests (1) reinstatement on active duty in the Active Guard Reserve (AGR), promotion to Colonel, and credit for active duty service and active duty pay since his forced retirement effective 31 March 2003; and (2) that he be paid his personal costs, in the estimated amount of about $1,000, due to his retirement permanent change of station (PCS). He was released from active duty effective 31 March 2003 upon completing about 20 years of active Federal service and placed in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006021C070206
Counsel states the applicant reentered the Army in the Medical Corps and was given active duty credit for the four years he spent at USUHS, as he had been upon his discharge in March 1994. Title 10, U. S. Code, chapter 105 (Armed Forces Health Professions Financial Assistance Programs), section 2126 (Members of the program: service credit), subsection 2126a states service performed while a member of the program shall not be counted (1) in determining eligibility for retirement other than by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006023C070206
The applicant provides his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), Veterans Administration (VA) Request for Information, VA Rating Decision, and medical records. The evidence also shows that the applicant participated in three campaigns during his service in Vietnam. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative error which does not require action by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006028C070206
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Purple Heart. In view of the above, and in the absence of more conclusive evidence that shows the applicant was wounded as a result of hostile action, the applicant is not entitled to award of the Purple Heart or correction of his records to show this decoration. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006029C070206
On 29 March 1972, the separation authority approved the applicant’s request for discharge and directed that he receive an Undesirable Discharge. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006031C070206
On 7 January 2004, the Deputy Chief, Promotions Branch, HRC, informed the applicant and his command that based on the GOMOR he received, his records would be referred to a PRB, which would recommend to the Acting Secretary of the Army, one or more of the following: that he be retained on the promotion list; that his name be removed from the promotion list; or that he show cause for retention on active duty. Army Regulation 600-8-29 (Officer Promotions) provides the Army’s officer promotion...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006038C070206
The applicant's DD Form 214 (Report of Separation From Active Duty) with the effective date of 15 July 1974, shows he was discharged with service characterized as under other than honorable conditions under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations). 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 shows that he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006046C070206
LaVerne M. Douglas | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant has not submitted any evidence to substantiate his contention that he came under attack while in Vietnam. 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 | 20050006053C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 December 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050006053 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 award of the Purple Heart for wounds to his right and left temple area and his right and left arms. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Purple Heart is awarded to any member of an Armed Force...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006058C070206
His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) shows his name as T_____ P____ G______ with no suffix. The applicant's DD Form 214 (Copy 2) shows his name as T_____ P___ G______ with no suffix in item 1 (Last Name – First Name – Middle Name). The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief and to excuse failure to timely file.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006059C070206
The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. In May 1946, the applicant requested a review of his discharge by the Secretary of War’s Discharge Review Board (DRB). However, there is no evidence nor has the applicant presented any evidence to support his allegation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006061C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his foreign service in Iraq and to update his time in service to show the correct amount of retirement points earned. Paragraph 2-4 of Army Regulation 635-5 also indicates that a Reserve Soldier ordered to active duty and deployed to a foreign country, the following three statements, in succession, will be entered in item 18 (Remarks) of the DD Form 214: 1)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006064C070206
Item 24 (Decoration, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) on the applicant's DD Form 214 does not show award of the Purple Heart. The applicant's records show that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. Records show that the applicant participated in three campaigns during his service in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006069C070206
On 18 December 2002, the FSM and the applicant divorced. Once the FSM and the applicant divorced, the applicant was no longer an eligible spouse beneficiary, and the judgment of divorce did not award her the SBP as the former spouse. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing he made a written request to change his SBP coverage to former spouse coverage on 1 January 2003 and that the applicant be paid the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006081C070206
Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Military medical records show the applicant was diagnosed with “unstable emotional personality.” However, competent military medical authorities also determined that at the time of his separation, the applicant had no condition which warranted treatment in medical channels and he was competent and able to distinguish right from wrong. The applicant's record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006086C070206
The applicant's service records contain a Statement to Board for Alternate Service which shows the applicant provided a reason for his AWOL. On 30 September 1974, the applicant was discharged with an undesirable discharge characterized as under other than honorable conditions under the provisions of Presidential Proclamation Number 4313. There is no evidence in the available records which shows that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006087C070206
David Tucker | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. However, a Qualitative Retention Board (QRB) did not recommend him for retention and he was unjustly discharged from the ALARNG. The applicant’s contentions and supporting documents have been noted; however, he has failed to show through the evidence submitted with his application and the evidence of record that he was improperly issued a physical profile and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006089C070206
Item 24 (Decoration, 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) does not show award of the Purple Heart. Therefore is entitled to correction of his records to show this award. Therefore he is entitled to correction of his records to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006097C070206
In addition, he requests that two certificates be recorded in Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). There is no evidence in the applicant’s service personnel records that shows he was wounded, or treated for wounds or injuries, as a result of hostile action. Therefore, the applicant is not entitled to correction of his separation record to show these documents.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006100C070206
Scott W. Faught | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. On 17 December 1984, his unit commander notified the applicant that he was initiating action to separate him under the provisions of chapter 13, Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of unsatisfactory performance with a general discharge. On 15 July 1986, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) determined that the applicant’s discharge was proper and equitable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006102C070206
The appropriate separation authority approved the applicant’s discharge under Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 5, paragraph 5-31, with the issuance of an honorable discharge. The applicant was discharged on 4 February 1980, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-31, Expeditious Discharge Program, and was issued an under honorable conditions discharge. The applicant’s commander recommended the issuance of an honorable discharge which was approved and directed by the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006103C070206
He contends that he did not perform any medical duties per his MOS. The separation authority approved the recommendation for separation and directed that the applicant be furnished an undesirable discharge. There is no indication in the available records that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for a discharge upgrade within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006107C070206
There is no evidence in the available records which shows that the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. In the absence of orders or other evidence of record showing that the applicant was injured or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action, the eyewitness statement provided by the applicant is not sufficient as a basis for award of the Purple Heart. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006108C070206
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was separated on 23 October 1987, under the provisions of paragraph 14-12b of Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of misconduct and issued a General Discharge Certificate. There is no evidence in the available records which shows that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board’s 15-year statute of limitation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006109C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that clemency be granted in the form of an honorable discharge. Chapter 3 of this regulation states that a Soldier will be given a bad conduct discharge pursuant only to an approved sentence of a general or special court-martial. The applicant’s record of service included one nonjudicial punishment, a special court-martial conviction and 37 days of lost time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006111C070206
The applicant states, in effect, that his separation document (DD Form 214) fails to show his award of the PH and his second ARCOM award. Further the applicant's unit commander confirmed the applicant was wounded in action, and he recommended the applicant receive the PH. In this case, the record confirms the applicant earned the ARCOM; however, there is no evidence suggesting he was ever recommended for, or awarded a second ARCOM by proper authority, and the applicant has failed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006118C070206
He also states he received an Article 15 and told he had a choice of doing five years at Fort Leavenworth or separating under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, in lieu of court- martial, with an UOTHC discharge. The applicant's request to have his UOTHC discharge upgraded to an honorable discharge and the supporting statement he submitted were carefully considered. In this case, the evidence of record confirms the applicant was charged with the commission of an offense...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006126C070206
United States Army Vietnam Regulation Number 672-1 (Awards and Decorations) specifically governed award of the Combat Infantryman Badge to Army forces operating in South Vietnam. The evidence also shows the applicant is entitled to one silver service star and one bronze service star on his Vietnam Service Medal, two awards of the Meritorious Unit Commendation, two awards of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm and two awards of the Republic of Vietnam Civil...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006130C070206
The applicant's Personnel Qualification Record (DA Form 2-1), which was prepared on 13 December 1986, subsequent to his transfer to the United States Army Reserve (USAR) does not document his service in the RVN. However, absent any evidence of record (RVN assignment orders, reassignment orders or other records or documents) that confirms he served in Vietnam, there is insufficient evidence to support this claim. The Board determined that the evidence presented does not demonstrate the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006131C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Kuwait Liberation Medal (KLM) and that his record be corrected to show he received the 4 Oak Leaf Clusters with his Army Achievement Medal (AAM). The applicant states, in effect, that while he was in the Army he was awarded 4 Oak Leaf Clusters with his AAM; however, the list of awards contained on his separation document (DD Form 214) shows he only received 2. In this case, the evidence of record confirms the applicant was awarded three AAMs,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006136C070206
The applicant requests that his 1968 separation document be corrected to reflect qualification as a marksman with the 45 caliber pistol. The applicant completed a qualifying period of service for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal on 13 September 1968. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected: a. by showing on his separation document that he was born in West Virginia, vice Virginia; b. by showing that he is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006139C070206
Evidence of record shows the applicant was wounded in action on 14 November 1965 in Vietnam. The applicant is entitled to award of the Vietnam Campaign Medal because he qualified for award of the Vietnam Service Medal and was evacuated prior to completing six months of service due to wounds resulting from hostile action. 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 wounds received...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006142C070206
He goes on to state that he wants his records to show his combat service as an artilleryman. The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. Army Regulation 635-5 serves as the authority for the preparation of the DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006145C070206
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Bronze Star Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge and two Overseas Service Ribbons. The applicant requested correction of his records to show an award of the Bronze Star Medal. His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the Army Achievement Medal (Second Oak Leaf Cluster), the Army Lapel Button, the Army Service Ribbon, the Kuwait Liberation Medal, the National Defense...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006156C070206
During its original deliberations in this case, the Board concluded that the evidence of record confirmed the applicant was assigned to an Aviation unit while serving in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN), and as a result he failed to meet one of the basic criteria for the award of the CIB, which was assignment to a qualifying infantry unit. Therefore, the Board concluded there was insufficient evidence to support the applicant’s claim of entitlement to the CIB and PH. The applicant's and his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006158C070206
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show he was given a medical retirement. The evidence of record shows the applicant had several RYEs where he earned almost 50 retirement points. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. redistributing a sufficient number of his excess retirement points to show he completed two additional qualifying years; b. voiding his discharge of 10 September 2002 and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006161C070206
The applicant also requests that the revised 1975 separation document, issued in July 2004 as a result of the Board’s December 2003 decision, be corrected to show that his MOS (military occupational specialty) titles in item 11 (Primary Specialty) were “Office Manager” vice Admin Specialist and Medical Records Specialist. He requests that the separation document be corrected to show award of the Career Counselor Badge, an Air Medal, and the Purple Heart. numbers, showing completion of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006162C070206
There is no evidence in the SGO Files to show that he was treated by a medical corps major for a shrapnel wound in his arm and that this treatment, when received, as the applicant alleges, was made a matter of record. 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 awarding the applicant the Bronze...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006163C070206
On 12 August 1976, the applicant's commander requested orders be published ordering the applicant to active duty for 15 months and 2 days for unexcused absences from unit training assemblies. The applicant's commander also stated that, when the applicant appeared at the Reserve Center after the battalion had departed for field training (during the 17 and 18 July 1976 meeting), he was told by the battalion commander to go to a classroom and wait and that he (the applicant) would then be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006164C070206
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant's DD Form 214 with an effective date of 18 September 1969, does not show award of the Purple Heart. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to correction of his records to show these unit awards. Evidence also shows that the applicant participated in three campaigns during his service in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006166C070206
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show that he was discharged or retired by reason of physical disability. On 9 January 1987, the Army Discharge Review Board conducted a records review of his case and denied his request for upgrade of his discharge. While the applicant may be suffering from a mental health issue and received treatment for that condition subsequent to his separation, he provides no evidence that the condition was related to his military service or that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006168C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that his record be corrected to show his final Date Entered Military Service (DIEMS) date as 10 September 1979; that his retirement pay plan be changed from High-Three to Final Pay based on his DIEMS date; and that he be provided all back retirement pay due as a result of this correction. The applicant provides the following documents in support of his application: Self-Authored Statement; DA Form 597, dated 10 September 1979; DD Form 4, dated 10 September...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006177C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 December 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050006177 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, that his "Army buddy" was inducted at the same time as he was, served with him in the 61st Tank Battalion in Germany, and was discharged at the same time as he was. The primary...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006186C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 November 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050006186 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 | 20050006189C070206
On 7 June 1988, the applicant received two adverse counseling statements for willfully damaging non-military property, failure to pay court and assault fines, failure to be at place of duty at prescribed time, and failure to report to the charge of quarters for extra duty. On 25 August 1988, the separation authority waived rehabilitative requirements and approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b for misconduct – pattern...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050006192C070206
The DD Form 214 issued to the applicant on his separation from active duty in the Navy shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal, and the United Nations Service Medal. Once the Department of the Air Force has authorized the Korean War Service Medal, the applicant may, in this case, apply to the Board for Correction of Naval Records to add this foreign award to his DD Form 214, with a separation date of 22 August 1955. Therefore, the Board requests...