ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050014415C070206
The applicant's military records were not submitted to the Board. Information herein was obtained from the advisory opinion provided by the Office of the Surgeon General, Chief, Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Special Pay Branch, Falls Church, Virginia, dated 2 November 2005, and from the Application Form for Board Certification Pay submitted by the applicant in support of her request for payment of BCP. That office, the Chief stated, cannot initiate BCP for this period because the period...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050014430C070206
It is his opinion that due to material error or injustice made by the 1994 board, he was entitled to receive the difference in pay from the rank of captain to the one of major, for a period of 5 years and 2 months, from the date of rank established by the STAB, 9 June 1994, to the date he was promoted to major, 7 August 1999. He was issued a promotion memorandum, dated 13 October 1999, showing his promotion to major with a promotion effective date of 7 August 1999 and date of rank of 9 June...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050014442C070206
The applicant requests that his records be corrected by upgrading his general discharge to honorable. Army Regulation 635-200, then in effect, set forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050014443C070206
Delia R. Trimble | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, that a DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, UCMJ) be removed from the restricted portion (R-Fiche) of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). However, the evidence of record confirms that the disposition and filing of the record of NJP he accepted on 25 August 1994, while he was serving in the rank of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050014447C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 JULY 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050014447 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. William Crain | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant provides his NGB Form 22, various orders, Data for Retired Pay, Physical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050014451C070206
The applicant's records contain a copy of DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action), which shows that he was present for duty (PDY) after being confined by civil authorities (CCA) effective 25 December 1986. 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. It also shows the SPD code with a corresponding RE code and states that more than one RE code could apply.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050014470C070206
Richard O. Murphy | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant states, in effect, her promotion sequence number was 40 out of the 849 selected for promotion, and had she not been pending a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB), she would have been promoted in August or September 2003. The evidence of record in this case confirms that the only basis for denying the applicant's promotion was her medical condition,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050014484C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his enlistment contract to show he enlisted for 8 years and 00 weeks. The Memorandum for Record, dated 19 September 2005, from Headquarters, USAREC Liaison, 43rd Adjutant General Reception Battalion at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri states in accordance with Army Regulation 601-210, paragraph 8-6(f), the term of enlistment, item 8, Section B of the applicant's DD Form 4/1, reads 6 years and 00 weeks and is being corrected to read 8 years and 00...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050014486C070206
Carmen Duncan | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her enlistment contract to show she enlisted in pay grade E-4. The applicant's DD Form 4/1 shows she enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve on 16 September 2005 in pay grade E-3.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050014488C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his enlistment contract to show he enlisted for 8 years and 00 weeks. The Memorandum for Record, dated 20 September 2005, from Headquarters, USAREC Liaison, 43rd Adjutant General Reception Battalion at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri states in accordance with Army Regulation 601-210, paragraph 8-6(f), the term of enlistment, item 8a, Section B of the applicant's DD Form 4/1, reads 6 years and 00 weeks and is being corrected to read 8 years and 00...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050014489C070206
Linda Barker | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his enlistment contract to show he enlisted for 4 years and 20 weeks. As a result, the Board recommends the records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 4/3 to show that he enlisted in the Regular Army for a period of 4 years and 20 weeks.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050014500C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that his effective date on the Request for Dental Additional Special Pay (DASP) contract be changed to show 28 June 2003 instead of 8 September 2003. In accordance with the advisory opinion, it would be equitable to correct his records to show that he submitted the appropriate documentation to the Chief, Special Pay Branch at the Office of the Surgeon General on 28 June 2003 requesting DASP, that his request was approved, and that all contracts thereafter...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050014501C070206
The applicant also provides a SGLV Form 8286A that shows he declined FSGLI coverage. There is no evidence of record and the applicant has failed to provide a completed SGLV Form 8286A showing he declined FSGLI coverage between November 2001 and 1 May 2005. The Board further determined that the evidence presented is insufficient to warrant a portion of the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050014504C070206
The Chief AMEDD Special Pay Branch points out that in accordance with Title 37, United States Code, one component of the eligibility criteria for the MSP retention bonus requires at least eight years of creditable service from their Health Professions Pay Entry Date (HPPED) –or- has completed any active duty service commitment incurred for medical education and training. The Chief, AMEDD Special Pay Branch, OTSG, has opined that the applicant is eligible to execute a two year MSP on any...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050014505C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that the award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The applicant provides a: a. copy of his DD Form 638-1, dated 8 March 1991. b. copy of Certificate for Award of the Army Commendation Medal, dated 17 May 1991, signed by a colonel for outstanding meritorious achievement while assigned to Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 5th Field Artillery during Operation Desert Storm from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050014523C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show 20 years of active service. He was honorably released from active duty by reason of Permanent Physical Disability Retirement, after serving 19 years and 2 days of active federal service. Department of the Army Orders D203, dated 17 October 1980, directed Permanent Disability Retirement for the applicant with completion of 19 years and 2 days of active federal service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050014557C070206
This certificate shows the applicant was awarded the Army Achievement Medal for the period 24 March 2003 through 1 July 2003. Notwithstanding the applicant's DA Form 2-1, there is no evidence and the applicant did not provide any supporting evidence which shows when he qualified for any of the marksmanship badges. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to correction of his separation document to show the shoulder sleeve insignia–former wartime...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050014561C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that her medical records be corrected to show her diagnosis as major depressive disorder rather than paranoid schizophrenia. The applicant provided a DA Form 4187, dated 15 December 2000, that shows she requested enlistment in the Regular Army. It is also noted, however, that in October 1999 the applicant indicated she was under psychiatric supervision and requested a medical discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050014616
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her military records to allow her to receive educational benefits associated with the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) and the Army College Fund (ACF). The applicant's DD Form 2386-67 (Statement of Understanding) shows that she enlisted for the MGIB and the ACF education incentive programs.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050014622C070206
On 12 October 1973, the separation authority approved the applicant’s request for discharge and directed that he be reduced to the grade of E-1 and issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. On 6 November 1973, the applicant was discharged accordingly. Therefore, given the circumstances in this case his overall undistinguished record of service, there is insufficient evidence to support his request at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050014624C070206
His DD Form 214 does not show the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Air Medal, or the Army Good Conduct Medal as authorized awards. Therefore, his records should be corrected to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge; b. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 14 April 1970 through 13 December 1971; c. adding the Combat Infantryman Badge,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050014635C070206
The applicant's military service records show that he enlisted in the Regular Army on 9 January 1990. 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. Therefore, the applicant’s RE code is appropriate considering the reason for his separation and there is no basis to correct the existing code.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050014639C070206
An ROTC Cadet Command Form 131-R (Cadet Action Request) was prepared on 8 March 2002 requesting the applicant be given a waiver for civil conviction. An NGB memorandum dated 10 November 2005 indicates she was granted a civil conviction waiver, apparently for appointment as an officer. During the applicant’s disenrollment board, the recorder noted the applicant had the responsibility for personally initiating any request for waiver of enrollment eligibility requirements.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050014653C070206
The applicant states, in effect, that he was promoted to the pay grade of E-7 in 2001 and before he could attend the Advanced Noncommissioned Officer Course (ANCOC) he injured his shoulder and could not attend the course. Army Regulation 600-8-19, Enlisted Promotions and Reductions, provides, in pertinent part, that Soldiers who fail to successfully complete, fail to remain eligible to be scheduled or attend, who are denied enrollment in, or who do not attend their scheduled NCOES class...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050014685C070206
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 on the date of final action by the ADRB. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged on 7 July 1977. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050014693C070206
Jeanette R. McCants | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, correction of Item 10 (SGLI Coverage) and Item 11 (Primary Specialty) of her 17 January 2005 separation document (DD Form 214). The evidence of record also confirms that although the applicant served in a 42A personnel administration position, she was never trained in, or awarded the MOS as a PMOS, SMOS, or AMOS, as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050014710C070206
DFAS records also show the applicant identified herself as an "ex- spouse" on her SBP annuity application packet. Since a preponderance of the evidence indicates it was the FSM's intent to provide the SBP to the applicant, it would be equitable to correct the FSM's records to show he changed his SBP coverage to former spouse coverage. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing that he made a written...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050014731C070206
She included in the divorce decree that she would like the SBP as part of her divorce settlement for herself and her two children. The applicant submitted a written request, dated 25 May 2005, for a deemed election to DFAS to change the SBP coverage from spouse and children to former spouse and children coverage. Considering the applicant submitted a deemed election for former spouse and children coverage in a timely manner and provided documentation as evidence of her timely deemed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050014759C070206
Carmen Duncan | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant has submitted sufficient evidence to show that it was her intention to enlist in the Army for 4 years and 00 weeks on 10 March 2005. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending DD Form 4/3 of her enlistment contract to show that on 10 March 2005, she enlisted in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050014762C070206
Carmen Duncan | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant has submitted sufficient evidence to show that it was his intention to enlist in the Army for 4 years and 00 weeks on 23 March 2005. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending DD Form 4/3 of his enlistment contract to show that on 23 March 2005, he enlisted in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050014771C070206
On 28 July 1967, the applicant was discharged from active duty for unfitness due to frequent incidents of a discreditable nature with military authorities and was issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. Presidential Proclamation 4313, issued on 16 September 1974, provided for the issuance of a clemency discharge to certain former Soldiers who voluntarily entered into and completed an alternate restitution program specifically designed for former Soldiers who received a less...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050014783C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 JULY 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050014783 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. William Crain | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. There is no evidence in the available records to show that the applicant should be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050014784C070206
BOARD DATE: 13 July 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050014784 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 DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart. Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of the applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050014790C070206
James R. Hastie | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The son of the deceased Former Service Member (FSM) requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and award of the Bronze Star Medal. As such, it would be appropriate to correct the FSM's records to show the award of the Purple Heart and award of the Combat Infantryman Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050014819C070206
The applicant requests his middle initial be changed on his Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) from “A” to “E.” He also requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show he has two ARCOMs, Army Good Conduct Medal, Operation Iraqi Freedom Campaign Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, and one year in the Army National Guard. Item 13 “Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized’ on the applicant’s DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050014826C070206
On 17 June 1975, the applicant’s unit commander submitted a recommendation for the applicant’s discharge under the provisions of paragraph 33a of Army Regulation 635-206 (Personnel Separations), by reason of civil conviction. The applicant was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 21 December 1976 under the provision of section VI of Army Regulation 635-206, by reason of civil conviction. There is no evidence that the applicant applied for the Army Discharge Review Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050014830C070206
James R. Hastie | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Item 38 (Record of Assignments) of the applicant's DA Form 20 shows while serving in the Republic of Vietnam, he was assigned to the following units: a. The applicant's records show that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050014834C070206
The applicant states he should have received a disability rating of 30 percent during is Army disability processing. There were no service medical records available to the Board or provided by the applicant. Following reevaluation, and once it has been determined that the individual’s medical condition has stabilized, the individual could ultimately be found fit, permanently retired providing his final disability rating was at 30 percent or higher, or, in cases where the final...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050014838C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that his separation documents be corrected to show his highest rank held was staff sergeant. The applicant provides a copy of Headquarters, 203rd General Hospital [APO 887] General Orders Number 28, dated 1 April 1945; a WD AGO Form 234 (Hospital Notification), dated 20 March 1945; a WD AGO Form 100 (Separation Qualification Record); an Honorable Discharge Certificate, dated 24 January 1946; and a WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050014848C070206
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows that he was discharged under other than honorable conditions, on 12 May 1989, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7, in effect at the time, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Pertinent Army regulations, in effect at the time of the applicant's discharge, provide...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050014850C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 JULY 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050014850 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 records be corrected to reflect award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show, or it must otherwise satisfactorily...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050014854C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 July 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050014854 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 18 July 1985, the separation authority approved the applicant’s request for discharge and directed that he receive an under other than honorable conditions discharge and be reduced to the pay grade of Private/E- 1. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050014873C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 July 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050014873 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 DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show his second award of the Purple Heart. The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050014877 C070206
The applicant requests that his reentry (RE) code on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be changed. The separation document DD Form 214 the applicant was issued at the time of separation shows that based on the narrative reason for separation, he was assigned a separation program designator (SPD) code of JKK (Misconduct-Drug Abuse) and an RE code of RE-4. A separation code of "JKK" applies to persons who are separated under the provisions of chapter 14,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050014879
Exhibit B - Military Personnel Records (including advisory opinion, if any). Paragraph 3 of that form stated that, if his incentive was the ACF, he would be awarded the amount of $26,500 for a 2-year enlistment. There is insufficient evidence to show he was not advised that the $26,500 listed as his ACF benefit was the total combined amount of the MGIB and the ACF.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050014881C070206
The applicant requests that his DD Forms 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) and (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) separation documents be corrected to show the Army Good Conduct Medal and all medals for his periods of service during Vietnam and the Persian Gulf. The applicant's records show that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. By regulation, he is entitled to correction of his records to show award of the Good Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050014894C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 July 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050014894 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 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show award of the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) and Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050014901C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that his July 2005 discharge, by reason of disability, be rescinded and he be restored to active duty. Records available to the Board indicate the applicant initially entered military service in 1987 and has served in both the Regular Army and the United States Army Reserve. In the applicant’s case, the Physical Work Performance Evaluation, conducted in May 2005 does not appear to indicate the applicant should have been considered fit for military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050014927C070206
William Crain | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge) show his overseas duty in Kuwait and Egypt. The applicant’s record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army on 14 August 1996.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050014958C070206
The applicant requests correction of item 11 (Primary Specialty) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his primary military occupational specialty (PMOS) as 13E (Field Artillery Cannon Fire Direction Specialist); correction of item 12f (Foreign Service) to show his deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom; correction of item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) to show the Army Commendation...