ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | AR20050015574C070206
By regulation, Army Guidance Counselors are required to verify that a member enlisting for the LRP has qualifying loans and to advise those members if any loan is not eligible for repayment. In doing so, the applicant’s military records may be corrected to show his DA Form 3286-66 was amended to include the sentence “If a student loan is accepted by the official processing you for enlistment as payable under the LRP and the government fails to verify that the student loan accepted actually...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | AR20050015776C070206
John Heck | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant states that he should have received an honorable discharge for his service because he served honorably. There is no evidence in the available records to show that he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board’s 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | AR20050016011C070206
The applicant’s contention that he was wounded twice in Vietnam has been noted; however, he has failed to show through the evidence submitted with his application or the available evidence of record that he was in fact wounded as a result of enemy action and that a record of treatment was made a matter of record. However, the evidence of record does show that he was awarded the BSM w/”V” Device that was not included on his DD Form 214 at the time of his REFRAD. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | AR20050016051C070206
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to honorable. On 26 August 1971, NJP was imposed against the applicant for disobeying a lawful order from a superior commissioned officer to perform his extra duty. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | AR20050016250C070206
On 20 April 1977, he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge under the Department of Defense (DOD) Discharge Review Program (SDRP). This program, known as the DOD Discharge Review Program (Special) (SDRP) required, in the absence of compelling reasons to the contrary, that a discharge upgrade to either honorable or general be issued in the case of any individual who had either completed a normal tour of duty in Southeast Asia, been wounded in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | AR20050016517C070206
He completed his BCT and was transferred to Fort Lee, Virginia, to undergo his advanced individual training (AIT) as a petroleum storage specialist. Army Regulation 600-8-22 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 showing that he was awarded the Purple Heart and by awarding him the GCMDL for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | AR20050016534C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 06 JULY 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050016534 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 evidence of record also shows that while serving in the GAARNG, he was ordered to State active duty to support relief efforts during the Southeast Flood Disaster Relief Operation that was approved by the DOD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | AR20050016538C070206
The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. Meanwhile, the commander submitted a request to have the applicant appear before a board of officers to determine if he should be separated from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 615-368 for unfitness due to undesirable habits or traits of character. There is no evidence in the available records to show that he ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | AR20050016551C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 JUNE 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050016551 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 he be awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and the Bronze Star Medal (BSM). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | AR20050016570C070206
Dennis Phillips | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable discharge. There is no evidence in the available records to show that he ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board’s 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | AR20050016624C070206
On 27 February 1991, the applicant’s commander issued him written orders informing him that his spouse’s quarters were off-limits to him, that he was not to be in the same room alone with his spouse under any circumstances, that the two of them were not to meet unless accompanied by a ranking supervisor of the unit, and that he was not to go to his office unless he had ensured that his spouse was either not present or that a supervisor was present. The U.S. Court of Appeals, observing that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | AR20050016692C070206
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to honorable. The applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) on 11 August 1978 requesting that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to honorable. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | AR20050016762C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 JUNE 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050016762 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. A fire destroyed approximately 18 million service members’ records at the National Personnel Records Center in 1973. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | AR20050016766C070206
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. The applicant was separated under the provisions of Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | AR20050017041C070206
The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. The AFEM was authorized for the period beginning 23 August 1958 and required that individuals serve in the area of operations for 30 consecutive days in order to be eligible for the award. The applicant did not depart Taiwan until 10 October 1958, which is more than sufficient time to qualify for that award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | AR20050017074C070206
THE APPLICANT’S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his report of separation (DD Form 214) be corrected to reflect all of his service up to the time of his discharge, awards of the Reserve Overseas Training Ribbon (ROTR) and National Defense Service Medal and his Reserve service in Honduras in 1989. Inasmuch as all of the data the applicant is requesting to be added to his DD Form 214 occurred after the effective date of the DD Form 214, there is no basis to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | AR20050018310C070206
Scott Faught | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant was also advised that he could request separation for an unfulfilled enlistment contract. Army Regulation 601-210, Regular Army and Army Reserve Enlistment Program, provides that prior service applicants last separated from an active duty component and who were separated 91 days to 4 years earlier and hold an MOS with appropriate skill level...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | R20050000761C070206
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show several awards of the Air Medal and any other awards that he is entitled based on the number and type of missions that he flew while stationed in Vietnam. The applicant's records also contain a Department of the Army letter from the Office of the Adjutant General, dated 14 June 1971, which shows the applicant was awarded the Air Medal with Numeral "9" by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | R20050000762C070206
Carl W. S. Chun | |Director | | | | |Analyst | The following members, a quorum, were present: | | | |Chairperson | | | | |Member | | | | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests correction of Item 21 (Home of Record at Time of Entry into Active Service) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show Waterbury, Vermont instead of Brookline,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | R20050000766C070206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 November 2005 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20050000766 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 provides a copy of his DD Form 214, a certificate and orders for award of the Meritorious Service Medal, eight certificates of training, two course completion certificates and several letters...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | R20050000769C070206
The applicant served in Vietnam until 21 November 1969 when he was assigned to Fort Carson, Colorado, to complete his military service obligation. 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: a. deleting the Vietnam Service Medal, with five bronze service stars from the applicant's DD Form 214; b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | R20050000782C070206
Carl W. S. Chun | |Director | | | | |Senior Analyst | The following members, a quorum, were present: | | | |Chairperson | | | | |Member | | | | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, correction of Item 12.d (Total Prior Active Service) and Item 12.e (Total Prior Inactive Service), of his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. and entering 0013 / 07 /...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | R20050000786C070206
The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. There is no evidence in the available records that shows the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action during World War II. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain an administrative error which does not require action by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | R20050000788C070206
The applicant requests that her deceased husband, a former service member (FSM) be awarded three awards of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and three awards of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) and that his Separation Qualification Record (WD AGO Form 100) be corrected to reflect that he served 1 month as a truck driver and 25 months as a rifleman. The FSM’s military records are not available to the Board for review. The FSM was also receiving combat infantry pay and his service as an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | R20050000799C070206
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. There is insufficient evidence to show he satisfactorily performed his infantry duties while serving in Vietnam and thus insufficient evidence to show he is eligible for the Combat Infantryman Badge. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative errors which do not require action by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | R20050000800C070206
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows the Vietnam Service Medal as an authorized award. However, evidence of record show the applicant participated in two campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which are not correctly shown with award of two bronze service stars for wear on his Vietnam 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 on his DD Form 214; b. awarding and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | R20050000802C070206
Carl W. S. Chun | |Director | | | | |Analyst | The following members, a quorum, were present: | | | |Chairperson | | | | |Member | | | | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that item 16 (High School Graduate or Equivalent) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be changed from "No" to "Yes" to show he completed high school based on high school equivalency...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | R20050000806C070206
Army Regulation 600-8-22 also provides, in pertinent part, that the VSM is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States serving in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. While the evidence provided by the applicant indicates that he was authorized to wear the AFEM for his service in Vietnam, his DD Form 214 reflects that he was awarded the VSM at the time of his REFRAD. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | R20050000808C070206
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows that he was discharged on 25 June 1974, under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200, for the good of the service and issued an Undesirable 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. The period of service under consideration includes a nonjudicial punishment,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | R20050000809C070206
In response to her 20 April 1983 application to this Board, she was informed that because the VA was processing her case for compensation, it was not possible to process her medical claim with this Board and the VA at the same time, as both agencies required her medical records. On 16 September 1992 the applicant’s request for an increase in her Army disability rating was denied by this Board. The Board is considering the applicant’s request because of the new evidence that she submits...