ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016362C070206
The applicant provided an award certificate dated 15 February 1969 which shows he was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 14 February 1969. Army Regulation 600-8-22, in pertinent part, authorizes award of a bronze service star, based on qualifying service, for each campaign listed in Appendix B of this regulation and states that authorized bronze service stars will be worn on the appropriate service medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016364C070206
On 29 September 1980, a board of officers recommended that the applicant be discharged from service for misconduct and that his service characterized as under other than honorable conditions. On 22 October 1980, the applicant was discharged from active duty for misconduct. The evidence shows that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge but his 15-year statute of limitations had expired.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016365C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 August 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050016365 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. In his request for discharge, the applicant indicated that he understood that by requesting discharge, he was admitting guilt to the charge against him, or of a lesser included offense, that also authorized the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016368C070206
The applicant further states that because he had not completed 50 percent of the CGSOC at that time, he was unable to be promoted and the promotion order was rescinded effective 8 March 2005. In a memorandum, dated 13 July 2004, the Chief, Office of Promotions, Reserve Components, Human Resources Command (HRC), St. Louis, Missouri, advised that in accordance with Army Regulation 135-155, paragraph 2-15b, he was granted a waiver of the military educational requirement for promotion to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016369C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 JULY 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050016369 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, the award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). The applicant’s military records are not available to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016370C070206
The applicant's military service records do not contain any general orders awarding him the Purple Heart. 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 as follows: a. by showing he is entitled to the National Defense Service Medal; b. by showing he is entitled to the Vietnam Service Medal; and c. by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016373C070206
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was separated from active duty in pay grade E-4. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to base correction of his DD Form 214 to show additional Expert Marksmanship Badges. 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 | 20050016383C070206
Rea Nuppenau | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. However, since the FSM continued to pay SBP spouse premiums after their divorce and he was not married at the time of his death, it appears that it was the FSM's intention to provide the SBP annuity 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 made a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016404C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show the award of the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster. The applicant states he should have been awarded the Purple Heart for wounds sustained on 9 January 1966, while serving in the Republic of Vietnam. The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 be corrected to show the award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016408C070206
The applicant’s military records show that the applicant was commissioned as a captain in the US Army Reserve (USAR) in the Medical Corps on 3 August 1987 and was assigned to a troop program unit at that time. On 5 August 2003, the applicant voluntarily requested discharge based upon his having "Fulfilled Statutory Obligation." There are no records available to the Board which shows the applicant’s combined VA disability rating.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016419C070206
The Joint Alternate Service Board reviewed the applicant's records and determined that he would be required to serve 24 months of alternate service. The evidence of record does not support the applicant’s contention that he was supposed to receive a general discharge after completing two years of alternate service. PP 4313 states that if a member completed the alternate service satisfactorily, he would be entitled to receive a Clemency Discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016420C070206
On 24 September 1989, the FSM died at age 51. There is no evidence of record to show the FSM completed a DD Form 1883 (Survivor Benefit Plan Election Certificate), one of which should have been sent to him, with a cover letter, by mail around July 1979. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing he completed a DD Form 1883 on 1 July 1979 and elected to participate in the RCSBP for spouse coverage, full...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016424C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, adjustment to his date of rank for captain to 1 March 1999 and promotion consideration to major by a special selection board (SSB). The Total Army Personnel Command, St. Louis, Missouri, issued a promotion memorandum, dated 14 February 2002, indicating the applicant's selection for promotion to captain by a Reserve promotion board with a promotion effective date and date of rank of 26 February 2002. Records show the applicant should have discovered the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016428C070206
The applicant states he received an honorable discharge from the Army Reserve and he thought this discharge would negate the less than honorable discharge from the Army National Guard. The applicant was discharged from the Army National Guard on 1 October 1983, under the provisions of NGR 600-200, paragraph 7-11i by reason of continuous and willful absence from military duty. The Board determined that the evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016446C070206
William F. Crain | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant's military records show he enlisted in the United States Army Reserve (USAR) on 15 February 2000, for 8 years, with an established expiration of term of service (ETS) of 14 February 2008. The regulation shows that the SPD "SFK", as shown on the applicant’s DD Form 214, is appropriate for discharge when the narrative reason for discharge is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016452C070206
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to restore award of a Presidential Unit Citation to his 1954 separation document. The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. It appears that officials at the United States Army Human Resources Command based their decision to remove the Distinguished Unit Citation from the applicant’s separation document on entries and information contained in Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-1 for the 461st Infantry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016466C070206
A fire destroyed approximately 18 million service members’ records at the National Personnel Records Center in 1973. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was a private E-2 at the time of his release from active duty on 28 May 1958. 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 3-year statute of limitations prescribed by law.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016471C070206
Richard Murphy | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that his records be corrected by changing his date of rank to first lieutenant from 11 September 2005 to 4 March 2004. At the time of his promotion eligibility date (PED), 4 March 2004, he had no flagging actions, passed the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT), met the height and weight standards, and possessed a valid security clearance.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016483C070206
The Chief, Personnel Division continues that a memorandum from the Logistics Management Officer of the Quartermaster, NYARNG states that it was evident that the applicant's supervisors were unaware of the policy change making her eligible for promotion to sergeant first class on 1 December 1993. The Chief, Personnel Division recommends that based on the above, the applicant's request should be granted to promote her to the grade of sergeant first class effective 1 December 1993. In the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016495C070206
The applicant requests that the discharge date (2 April 1969) on an Honorable Discharge Certificate and the dates of service (3 April 1969 to 1 April 1972) on two certificates of appreciation be changed. On 2 April 1969, he was honorably discharged from the USAR to enlist in the Regular Army. Evidence of record shows the applicant was honorably discharged from the USAR on 2 April 1969 for enlistment in the Regular Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016497C070206
In that letter the applicant’s father stated that he discussed a repayment plan with the applicant and the applicant stated that he could only afford to repay the debt at a rate of $5.00 a month. The Cadet Command stated that the terms of a scholarship contract required that a cadet either repay the debt monetarily or agree to be ordered to active duty based on the needs of the Army. In summary, the preponderance of evidence shows that the applicant signed an ROTC scholarship contract, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016501C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 JULY 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050016501 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, his Airborne School, Special Forces Qualification Course, and Special Forces High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) School be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016509C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 July 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050016509 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 Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief and to excuse failure to timely file. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016521C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show that he was ordered to active duty due to mobilization of his Reserve unit, not for the purpose of active duty for training (ACDUTRA). Therefore, the record should be corrected to show that the applicant was ordered to active duty due to unit mobilization. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing in Item 17 the applicant was ordered...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016532C070206
Peguine M. Taylor | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant provides two enlistment contracts, dated 12 April 1999 and 15 July 2004; an extract from Army Regulation 140-111; an email dated 19 July 2005; her AGR active duty orders; and reassignment orders dated 19 April 2005. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by voiding her...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016535C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that his bad conduct discharge (BCD) be upgraded to honorable. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016565C070206
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show the award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM), Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), Good Conduct Medal (GCM), Aircraft Crewman Badge, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with/Palm Unit Citation, Expert Marksmanship Badge with Automatic Rifle Bar, and military occupational specialty (MOS) 69B20, 68B20, 67B20, 67T20. This form shows the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016579C070206
Beyond the applicant’s separation physical examination, there were no other service medical records available to the Board. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing he was awarded an Army Commendation Medal and entitled to four bronze service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016582C070206
The applicant is requesting correction of an alleged error or injustice which occurred on 18 March 1976, the date he was separated from active duty. On 18 March 1976, the applicant was discharged in pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13 for unfitness with a UD. The evidence of record shows that the applicant’s discharge was appropriate because the quality of service determination at the time of discharge was not consistent with the Army’s standards for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016608C070206
The applicant states, in effect, his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 21 May 2004 shows one award of the Overseas Service Ribbon; however, he served two overseas tours in Germany and served 12 months in Iraq. However, evidence of record shows he completed three overseas tours (two in Germany and one in Kuwait/Iraq). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016611C070206
Counsel requests that the following relief be granted to the applicant: a. removal of the document from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) that separated him from active duty without evaluation of his disability; b. removal of all documents and references to the applicant's separation from his OMPF; c. be returned to active duty, retroactive to 31 May 2003 for evaluation of his medical condition by a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB); d. correction of his records to show that he served...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016620C070206
Public Law 99-661, dated 14 November 1986, permitted divorce courts to order SBP coverage (without the member’s agreement) in those cases where the member was participating in the SBP or was still on active duty and had not yet made an SBP election. It appears the applicant’s former spouse requested the applicant elect to participate in the SBP for the full base amount without knowing how much the premiums would cost her (since she, in effect, is paying for the premiums). The applicant’s...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016636C070206
Of the five form 67-8s rendered on the applicant, and which would have been seen by the 2000 CW3 promotion selection board, his senior raters placed him in the top block on four of the five reports when rating his potential. On the applicant’s last three evaluation reports, utilizing form 67-8, his senior raters placed all of the officers they rated, including the applicant, in the top block. The applicant was in the promotion zone for this selection board and was selected for promotion to CW4.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016663C070206
Allen L. Raub | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant's request for correction of enlistment data, if approved by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR), results in a change to the applicant's term of military service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending the enlistment contract to show that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016666C070206
Allen L. Raub | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant's request for correction of enlistment data, if approved by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR), results in a change to the applicant's term of military service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending the enlistment contract to show that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016668C070206
Scott W. Faught | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant's request for correction of enlistment data, if approved by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR), results in a change to the applicant's term of military service. The applicant's enlistment contract erroneously shows his term of enlistment as 3 years and 16 weeks on his DD Form 4/3.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016679C070206
The applicant provides copies of a 14 April 2005 Statement of Understanding, a statement from Headquarters Army Recruiting Command Liaison, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, DD Form 4 (Enlistment Reenlistment Document), a 15 December 2004 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), and a Regular Army Applicant Data Report form. It is appropriate to correct the record and show the applicant enlisted on 13 April 2005 in pay grade E-2. As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016680C070206
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 DD Form 4/1 (Enlistment/ Reenlistment Document – Armed Forces of The United States) be corrected to show that he enlisted for 8 years and 00 weeks instead of 6 years and 00 weeks. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016706C070206
The applicant states, in effect, that he enlisted in the Army as a Combat Engineer Vehicle Driver. On 3 October 1973, the separation authority approved the applicant’s request for discharge and directed that he receive an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. Therefore, there is no evidence nor has the applicant presented any evidence to warranted relief beyond that already provided by the ADRB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016712C070206
The applicant requests that his records be corrected by upgrading his discharge to honorable. Title 10, U.S. Code, Section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. Since the applicant's discharge proceeding are not in the available records the Board can not determine what, if any, rehabilitation actions were taken.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016737C070206
The applicant is requesting correction of an alleged error or injustice which occurred on 12 October 1970, the date of the FSM's discharge from the United States Army Reserve (USAR). The DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) covering the period 1 September 1966 through 12 October 1970 shows: a. the FSM was ordered to ACDUTRA on 9 January 1967 with a reporting date of 26 January 1967; b. the FSM completed basic combat training (BCT) and advanced individual training (AIT), in MOS 71H...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016757C070206
Dennis Phillips | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. He also requests that his name and service number be corrected on the general orders and award certificate for the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending his DD Form 214 to add the Purple Heart and to show that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016759C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show all of his authorized awards for his period of service in Vietnam. Counsel requests that the applicant's records be corrected to include all of the awards to which he is entitled, specifically the Vietnam Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with “1960” Device, and the Combat Infantryman Badge. However, the regulation also states that in the case of duplicate awards covering the same period of time...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016763C070206
The applicant requests his discharge orders be amended to show that he was transferred to the Retired Reserve. “Because no reply was received, discharge orders were issued.” The Transition and Separations Branch stated that the applicant’s discharge orders are valid and in accordance with Army Regulations at that time. Other than the applicant’s copy of his election option, which was dated 4 months after the suspense date, he has provided no evidence to show that he requested to be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016765C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 JULY 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050016765 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 by upgrading his discharge to general. On 4 October 1972, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 10, with an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016767C070206
The applicant requests that the date of his initial appointment as a captain in the Nevada Army National Guard (NVARNG) be corrected from 1 March 2005 to 1 September 2004 and that his date of rank be corrected on National Guard Bureau Federal Recognition Orders Number 228 AR to show the effective date 1 September 2001. National Guard Bureau Federal Recognition Orders Number 228 AR, dated 4 August 2005, awarded the applicant permanent Federal Recognition for initial appointment to the grade...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016783 C070206
William F. Crain | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests correction to his date of rank for first lieutenant (1LT) to 12 September 2003. In an advisory opinion, dated 18 January 2006, the Chief, Promotions Branch, Office of Promotions, Reserve Components, Human Resources Command (HRC) – St. Louis, Missouri, stated that they recommended disapproval on the applicant's request to adjust his DOR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016785C070206
The "Retirement Medal" and the Korea Defense Service Medal are not shown on the applicant's DD Form 214. The evidence shows the applicant served two tours of duty in the Republic of Korea during the qualifying period for award of the Korea Defense Service Medal. 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, with an effective date of separation of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016790C070206
The applicant requests an upgrade of his dishonorable discharge to honorable or general. Given the above, and after a thorough review of the applicant’s record and any evidence submitted, the Board found no cause for clemency. 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 3-year statute of limitations prescribed by law.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050016799C070206
The applicant's DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows that he was discharged on 17 September 1984, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 13 for unsatisfactory performance, and his service was characterized as under honorable conditions. There is no evidence in the available record which shows the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board’s 15-year statute of limitation. ...