ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017812C070206
The applicant requests that item 11 (Primary Specialty) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show military occupational specialty (MOS) 92A (automated logistical specialist) instead of 92Y (supply sergeant). Evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded primary MOS 76P4Q effective 13 August 1992. Since MOS 76P was converted to MOS 92A effective 1 April 1993, and MOS 92Y was not an authorized MOS, it would be appropriate to correct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017819C070206
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. The applicant participated in four campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which entitles him to award of the Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the first award of the Good...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017822C070206
She was granted a secret security clearance on 6 October 1997. There is evidence of record to show the applicant initiated a request for reinstatement of her security clearance in November 2003. While the Board is sympathetic with the problem the applicant is having in getting her request for reinstatement of her clearance acted upon, it cannot arbitrarily show that she had a favorable security screening effective a specific date.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017828C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that Item 25 (Separation Authority), Item 26 (Separation Code), and Item 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation) of his separation document (DD Form 214) be changed. The applicant states, in effect, that he completed his 3-year tour of active duty and declined to accept a voluntary indefinite (VI) status appointment offered as a result of VI board results. The evidence of record confirms the applicant declined VI status, and that he was separated within 90...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017829C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Purple Heart and any other awards or decorations not listed on his discharge document that he is entitled to for his service in the U.S. Army. This medal is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the applicant the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017830C070206
William Crain | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 to show that he was awarded the Purple Heart, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017831C070206
Edward Montgomery | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that her records be corrected to reflect award of a Meritorious Service Medal and the Iraq Campaign Medal. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence confirms the applicant was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017834C070206
He indicates that because his PED for COL/0-6 was established as 30 November 2001 by DA, the NGB's use of effective date of rank for follow-on consideration within their CFR process placed ARNG Title 10 officers at a competitive disadvantage for promotion to the next higher grade. There is no evidence of record, and the applicant has failed to provide evidence, showing that the NGB authorized a LTC control grade Title 10 AGR position for the applicant until 2 July 2003, at which time he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017841C070206
There is no evidence within the FSM's records that shows he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge or the Bronze Star Medal. Additionally, based on the award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, the applicant is also entitled to award of the Bronze Star Medal and correction of his records to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Bronze Star...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017853C070206
The applicant states, in effect, that she was discharged from the military without a complete review of her medical records by the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB). While the applicant was found unfit for duty due to her wrist injury and was assigned a disability rating of 10% for that unfitting condition, at the time of her PEB hearing it was determined that her diagnosis for other related conditions was not of such severity to render her unfit for duty or to assign a disability rating. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017855C070206
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 and to show he served in Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). The applicant's service records contain a Meritorious Service Medal certificate, dated 12 December 2005. Absent evidence which specifically shows the country which the applicant was assigned to in support of OEF and OIF, there is insufficient basis to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017857C070206
William Crain | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that the time he spent on active duty in the Marine Corps be considered as creditable service towards his retirement. 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 | 20050017865C070206
The applicant has requested correction of his military records to show award of the Army Commendation Medal and award of the Army Achievement Medal. Item 33 (Decorations and Citations) of this form shows he was awarded the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with one bronze star, the American Defense Service Medal, the Philippine Liberation Medal with one bronze star, and the Good Conduct Medal. Evidence shows the applicant served a qualifying period for award of the Republic of Korea - Korean...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017903C070206
Ronald Gant | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant request, in effect, that his home of record be changed on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to South Dakota. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant’s home of record at the time of his enlistment in the Iowa National Guard was Ireton, Iowa.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017904C070206
Peguine Taylor | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant’s DA Form 3286-59 (Statement of Enlistment) shows he enlisted for the U.S. Army Incentive Enlistment Program for a cash bonus in the amount of $5,000. His Statement of Enlistment indicates he enlisted for training in MOS 68S and was authorized entitlement to a cash bonus in the amount of $5,000.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017906C070206
Jerome Pionk | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, that his military records be corrected to show he elected to participate in the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) for spouse coverage instead of children only coverage. Postal Service; a DA Form 200 (Transmittal Record), dated 1 August 2005; a letter, dated 15 October 2005, from DFAS; and a letter, dated 25...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017907C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 July 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050017907 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 9 January 1987, the separation authorized approved the applicant's separation due to a personality disorder and directed that he receive an Uncharacterized Entry Level Separation (ELS). The DD Form 214 he was issued...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017912C070206
This document shows the applicant's unit (2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry) received the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation (1 September 1968 to 30 September 1970) based on Department of the Army General Orders Number 5, dated 1973, and his unit (5th Battalion, 7th Cavalry) received one award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation (21 February 1970 to 28 February 1971) based on Department of the Army General Orders Number 42, dated 1972. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017919C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, that Items 13b (Type of Certificate Issued), 26 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized), 27 (Wounds Received as a Result of Action with Enemy Forces (Place and date, if known)), and 29 (Other Service Training Courses Successfully Completed), of his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States, Report of Transfer or Discharge, be corrected. The applicant states, in effect, that at the time of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017920C070206
The applicant requests that his January 1968 separation document be corrected to show entitlement to the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and the Korea Defense Service Medal. The applicant departed Korea on 10 October 1966, only 9 days after the beginning date for eligibility for the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. The fact the applicant may have been assigned to a unit which subsequently gained entitlement to the expeditionary medal by virtue of having remained in Korea well beyond the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017931C070206
There were no medical records available to the Board and the applicant did not provide any medical records. Consequently, the applicant's medical condition, although not considered medically unfitting for military service at the time of processing for separation, discharge or retirement, may be sufficient to qualify him for VA benefits based on an evaluation by that agency. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on 2 October...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017932C070206
On 5 February 1992, the applicant was honorably discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 5, for personality disorder. The narrative reason for separation, the separation code, and the RE code used in the applicant’s case are correct and were applied in accordance with the applicable regulations. The Board determined that the evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017933C070206
William Crain | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. On 5 January 1977, he was reassigned from Sacramento Army Depot (SAAD) to Germany for a with dependents tour. While the Board cannot determine, some 27+ years after the fact, when the applicant was actually notified that he was selected for promotion, there is sufficient evidence in the available records to indicate that he was cognizant of the fact that he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017937C070206
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected by upgrading his discharge. On 20 July 1978, the applicant was discharged under Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14, under other than honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017940C070206
He elected to not waive his rights to military counsel, submitted statements on his behalf, expressed his wishes for an honorable discharge, and requested that copies of the documents be sent to the separation authority supporting the proposed separation. 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. The applicant contends that his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017944C070206
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Presidential Unit Citation (Army), the Meritorious Unit Commendation, the Bronze Star Medal, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Navy Unit Commendation, the Presidential Unit Citation (Navy), and the Joint Service Commendation Medal. The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge); his letter to the Awards Branch; a citation for the Navy Unit Commendation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017947C070206
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicant served a period of qualifying service for award of the National Defense Service Medal and the ROK-KWSM. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the ROK-KWSM,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017957C070206
The applicant provides two applications and pages 1 and 4 of his DA Form 20. The general orders shown in item 41 on the applicant’s DA Form 20 authorizing award of the Purple Heart do not contain the applicant’s name. Therefore, there is no basis for granting the applicant’s request to amend item 41 on his DA Form 20.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017959C070206
The evidence of records shows that the applicant was awarded the Korean Service Medal and that he participated in 7 campaigns in Korea. The evidence of records shows that the applicant was awarded the Korean Service Medal; however, it does not show award of the United Nations Service Medal. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned by issuing a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017961C070206
It is a fact finding board to investigate the nature, cause, degree of severity, and probable permanency of the disability of Soldiers who are referred to the board; to evaluate the physical condition of the Soldier against the physical requirements of the Soldier’s particular office, grade, rank or rating; to provide a full and fair hearing for the Soldier; and to make findings and recommendation to establish eligibility of a Soldier to be separated or retired because of physical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017969C070206
In an advisory opinion, dated 27 April 2006, the Chief, Special Actions Branch, Office of Promotions, Reserve Components, HRC, St. Louis, stated that the applicant was not eligible for promotion consideration to major by the 2005 RCSB which convened on 8 March 2005. Army Regulation 600-37 also provides that a GOLOR or GO Memorandum of Reprimand, regardless of issuing authority, may be filed in the OMPF only upon the order of a general officer. Statements and other evidence will be reviewed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017976C070206
William F. Crain | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. It states, in pertinent part, that a bronze service star is authorized with this award for each campaign a member is credited with while serving in the RVN. The evidence of record confirms the applicant was wounded in action in the RVN on 18 December 1969, and as a result, he was awarded the PH by proper authority.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017983C070206
The applicant also states that prior to his retirement, in December 2002, the unit had a drill with all members of the unit present, including some that he had not seen before. The USARC determined that the applicant filled a colonel position at the State Department unit while serving as a lieutenant colonel. Crediting the applicant with a qualifying year, as discussed above, and payment of the difference in pay between a lieutenant colonel and colonel for creditable periods of service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017988C070206
The applicant provides a copy of the FSM's Death Certificate, a copy of the FSM's Last Will and Testament, a Certificate of Executor Appointment, Sole Distributee Affidavit, a memorandum for record, dated 21 September 2005, the FSM's Notification of Eligibility for Retired Pay at Age 60, a copy of the FSM's Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance Election and Certificate, and a copy of the FSM's Divorce Decree in support of this application. The applicant contends that the FSM's records should...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017990C070206
Ernestine Fields | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant failed to report to the attached unit. A condition of submitting such a request is that the individual concerned must admit guilt to the charges against them or of a lesser included offense which authorizes the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge and they must indicate that they have been briefed and understand...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050017999C070206
Peguine M. Taylor | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant’s DD Form 214 shows the Vietnam Service Medal as an authorized award. However, evidence of record shows the applicant participated in six campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which are not correctly shown by award of six bronze service stars for wear on his Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050018004C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 August 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050018004 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 the Kuwait Liberation Medal that was awarded by King Fahd of Saudi Arabia, and the Army Commendation Medal and the Army Achievement Medals he received be added to his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050018013C070206
The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. Therefore, there is no basis for granting his requests to correct item 3 on his WD AGO Form 53 or his Honorable Discharge Certificate to show his grade as private first class. 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 | 20050018019C070206
On 27 June 1961, the convening authority approved the sentence but suspended the confinement at hard labor for 3 months. 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 Board determined that the evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050018021C070206
The evidence shows that the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9, for alcohol abuse rehabilitation failure. There is no evidence in the applicant's records, and the applicant has provided no evidence, to show that his discharge was unjust. Therefore, there is insufficient basis to waive the statute of limitations for timely filing or for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050018023C070206
The applicant requests that her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 31 October 2005 be corrected to show: a. Her DD Form 214 for the period ending 10 May 1998 shows the third digit of her SSN as “7.” Item 3 shows her Reserve obligation termination date as 23 June 2002 in item 6 and item 11 shows she served in PMOS 92Y10 for a period of 9 months. As any annual and/or weekend training the applicant may have accomplished prior to the date...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050018024C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Army Commendation Medal with First Oak Leaf Cluster, the Republic of Vietnam Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal (2nd Award). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 to show award of the Army Commendation Medal with First Oak Leaf Cluster, the Republic of Vietnam Service Medal, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050018027C070206
William Crain | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant’s DD Form 214 should also be corrected to reflect in block 12d. of her DD Form 214 dated 31 July 2005 that she entered active duty on 24 July 1985, in block 12c.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050018030C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 August 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050018030 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. Gerald J. Purcell | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Although the discharge documentation is not of record, the evidence of record shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050018031C070206
Evidence of record shows that the applicant is entitled to the Bronze Star Medal based on the citation of award for the Combat Infantryman Badge. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to correction of his records to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the applicant concerned be corrected by showing award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Bronze Star Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050018043C070206
The applicant is requesting correction of an alleged error or injustice, which occurred on 29 October 1971, the date he was separated from active duty. On 22 October 1971, the separation authority approved the applicant’s request for discharge and directed that he receive an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. On 29 October 1971, the applicant was discharged accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050018044C070206
The applicant requests correction to his records to show the award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicant requests correction to his records to show the Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicant's record shows he served as a gunner and a driver of an ITV and APC in a Cavalry unit in Iraq during the Desert Storm War.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050018045C070206
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 may be corrected to show his Statement for Enlistment United States Army Enlistment Program was amended to include the sentence "If LRP benefits are authorized by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050018051C070206
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) and his campaign medal for participation in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Award of the Iraq Campaign Medal is authorized for service in direct support of Operation Iraqi Freedom on or after 19 March 2003 to a future date to be determined by the Secretary of Defense or the cessation of the operation. Upon application, any such service member may be awarded the Iraq...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050018061C070206
In accordance with this directive, paragraph 6.1.1, Prior Commissioned Service Credit, “credit for prior service as a commissioned officer (other than as a commissioned warrant officer) shall be granted to recognize previous commissioned experience....” The revised opinion recommended the applicant's request for additional CSC be denied. Those two officers received CSC for their Warrant Officer PA service. The applicant contends that he should be granted CSC for his PA Warrant Officer...