ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060003571C070205
Alice Muellerweiss | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Evidence of record shows the applicant applied for retired pay in December 2005, eight years after turning age 60. The applicant has provided no evidence or explanation as to why he did not apply for retired pay until eight years after he was eligible to do so.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060003573C070205
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), and the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar. He states that he was awarded the CIB and the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar, but they are not listed on his DD Form 214. His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060003574C070205
On 10 January 1977, the applicant submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service under the provisions Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), Chapter 10. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law. Evidence of records show court-martial charges were preferred against the applicant for several offensives of AWOL.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060003575C070205
He also request that his records be corrected to show that he was medically retired from the Army; and that his reentry eligibility (RE) code be changed. The fact that the DVA has awarded him compensation for PTSD is not sufficient justification to warrant granting his request for correction of his records to show that he was medically retired from the Army. The RE code that he was assigned properly reflects that he had a DA imposed bar to reenlistment, and there is no basis for granting...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060003583C070205
The applicant’s DA Form 5074-R (Record of Entry Grade Credit (Medical and Dental Officers) dated 6 October 2003 shows he received 4 years credit for his basic medical education degree as a Doctor of Medicine. 6.1.2.2.2. Credit for master’s and doctorate degrees in a health profession other than medicine and dentistry, whether it is the primary degree or an additional advanced degree, shall be awarded based on actual full-time equivalent education of up to two years for a master’s degree and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060003587C070205
The applicant provides copies of his WD AGO Form 100 (Army Separation Qualification Record), WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge), a letter explaining the facts of the case, a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Authorization and Release of Information form, a 6 June 1994 Certificate of Honor from the Federation of French War Veterans, an enlargement of a photocopy of a Purple Heart medal on the left side of a Jewish War Veterans cap, the reverse...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060003592C070205
The applicant requests that his records be corrected by awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). The applicant entered active duty on 3 July 1967, he completed the training requirements and he was awarded military occupational specialty (MOS) 36K (Field Wireman). The applicant was not awarded an infantry MOS and as such he is not entitled to award of the Combat Infantryman Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060003597C070205
Roland Venable | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant, as the father of the deceased service member (SM), requests his daughter’s Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) annuity. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1072(2)(E) defines as a “dependent” a parent or parent-in-law who is, or was at the time of the member’s or former member’s death, in fact dependent on the member for over one-half of his or her support and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060003598C070205
In pertinent part, it states that centralized promotion boards (for promotion consideration to grades E-7, E-8, and E-9) will select the best qualified Soldier in each MOS for promotion. The evidence of record shows ten documents were deleted from the applicant’s OMPF. However, there is no evidence to determine if these documents were reviewed by a promotion board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060003601C070205
The letter indicates that Presidential Proclamation 4313 further provided that those servicemen who satisfactorily completed an assigned period of alternate service of not more than 24 months would be issued a Clemency Discharge Certificate. There is no evidence of record which indicates he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge. There is no evidence of record which indicates the applicant’s records were reviewed for an upgrade of his discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060003606C070205
The applicant’s military service records contain a DD Form 214, with an effective date of 26 March 2004. However, the Army preserves a record (even after time is made up) to explain which service between date of entry on active duty (Block 12a) and separation date (Block 12b) is creditable service. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to correction of his discharge document to show that the date he entered active duty this period was 24 February 2000 and that he completed 3 years net...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060003618C070205
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 October 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060003618 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. Army Regulation 15-80 (Army Grade Determination Review Board and Grade Determinations), paragraph 3-1 states, in the case of Enlisted Soldiers, the Army Grade Determination Board will determine the highest grade...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060003619C070205
The applicant provides a DA Form 5002 (SBP Election); the FSM’s Alimony Support Statement; a General Power of Attorney; a DFAS-CL Form 5890-2 (Designation of Beneficiary Information); the FSM’s Retiree Account Statement; the FSM’s Last Will and Testament; the FSM’s and the applicant’s joint bank account statement; an Assignment of Proceeds of Insurance with a listing of funeral expenses; a divorce decree; and the FSM’s Certificate of Death. There is no evidence that either the FSM or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060003622C070205
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 September 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060003622 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 undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. The U.S. Court of Appeals, observing that applicants to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) are by statute allowed 15...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060003632C070205
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 9 JANUARY 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060003632 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 the award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) and the Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR) be added on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). Evidence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060003637C070205
The applicant was denied a board hearing for either reduction in rank and administrative separation and he was coerced into accepting the reduction in rank. In a 6 November 2001 memorandum to the battalion commander, the battalion administrative officer (AO) supported the applicant’s reduction and retention. A 15 January 2002, memorandum from the Administrative Officer, Office of the Adjutant General states “I am proposing the following actions and I am providing you with a last chance to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060003638C070205
The applicant requests that his 9 December 1983 extension be voided, his record corrected to show he reenlisted and he be paid the applicable reenlistment bonus. He relates that the retention NCO discovered the error on 11 December 1983 and advised that, once the applicant reached his new duty station in Germany, he should submit a request to correct the situation. It recommended denial of the applicant’s request because the resultant obligated service had to total at least 6 years and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060003645C070205
There are no orders or a certificate of training in the applicant's service personnel records to show he completed a jungle expert training course and was awarded a jungle expert patch. Notwithstanding that there is an absence of orders or a certificate of training in the applicant's service personnel records to substantiate his allegation that he completed a jungle expert training course and was awarded the jungle expert patch, these courses are conducted by brigade and division-level...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060003647C070205
The applicant's record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army and entered active duty on 14 January 1986, after having completed 1 year, 11 months, and 21 days of military service in the United States Army Reserve (USAR). On 21 August 1987, the separation authority approved the applicant's separation under the provisions of chapter 14, Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of a pattern of misconduct, and directed he receive a GD. Further, normally Soldiers separated for misconduct receive an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060003651
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicants DD Form 214 does not show that he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal or the Purple Heart. Further, there is no evidence in the applicants military records which shows that he was wounded in action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060003658C070205
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 19 December 1978, his unit commander notified the applicant that separation action was being initiated on him under the provisions of chapter 14, Army Regulation 635-200, based on his frequent violations of the UCMJ in a ten-month period. On 30 January 1979, the separation authority directed the applicant be discharged under the provisions of paragraph 14-33b, Army Regulation 635- 200, by reason of misconduct (frequent incidents of a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060003659C070205
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 November 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060003659 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 correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was discharged in the rank of specialist five (SP5), E-5. The applicant's DD Form 214,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060003662C070205
However, the WAARNG had discharge orders transferring him to the IRR. Yet, their State had discharge orders transferring him to the IRR. The evidence shows the applicant had been given two deferments for attendance of Phase II of the USASMA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060003670C070205
The applicant’s military service records contain a DD Form 214, with an effective date of 19 April 1978. The applicant contends, in effect, that his military service records should be corrected because he underwent a medical examination to enter the Army on 30 October 1976, but his discharge document shows that he entered the Army on 30 August 1977. Moreover, the evidence of record shows that, at the time of his discharge, the applicant placed his signature on his DD Form 214 attesting to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060003672C070205
David Tucker | |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 he ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. A condition of submitting such a request is that the individual concerned must indicate that they are submitting the request of their own free will, without coercion from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060003676C070205
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. 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 | CY2006 | 20060003680C070205
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 28 NOVEMBER 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060003680 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 requested a discharge for the good of the service. The applicant’s mental evaluation, conducted by competent medical authority, determined that the applicant was then mentally fit for retention or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060003681C070205
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 September 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060003681 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 correction of his military records to show award of the Bronze Star Medal. There is no evidence the applicant received the first award of the Good Conduct Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060003688C070205
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 28 November 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060003688 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. When separation for unsuitability was warranted, an honorable or general discharge was issued as determined by the separation authority based upon the individual’s entire record. The applicant's overall military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060003690C070205
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 31 October 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060003690 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. There are no orders in the applicant's military personnel records awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060003697C070205
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his Home of Record (HOR) and the Place of Entry on Active Duty (PLEAD) that are shown on his separation documents. The applicant’s military service records contain a copy of a DD Form 4/3, dated 23 July 2002. Army Regulation 601-210 (Regular Army and Army Reserve Enlistment Program), in effect at the time of the applicant's enlistment, shows, in pertinent part, that the DD Form 1966-Series is completed by Army recruiting officials on a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060003707C070205
There is no evidence in the available records to show that the applicant was awarded the CIB or CMB, nor is there any evidence to show he was assigned or attached to an infantry unit or that he performed medical duties while his MLRS artillery battery was engaged in active ground combat. The Soldier must be an infantryman satisfactorily performing infantry duties, he must be assigned to an infantry unit during such time as the unit is engaged in active ground combat, and he must actively...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060003713C070205
Public Law 98-94, dated 24 September 1983, established SBP for former spouses of already retired members and reservists. The evidence of record shows that the FSM was placed on the Retired List, and elected not to participate in the SBP. The evidence shows that the applicant, the former spouse, was entitled to Retired pay, not SBP by the divorce decree.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060003714C070205
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his discharge document to show that he was transferred to the temporary disability retired list (TDRL) upon separation from the Army. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was issued a physical profile on 28 December 2004; however, there is no physical profile (i.e., PULHES), either temporary or permanent, annotated to the document classifying the applicant according to his functional abilities. The evidence of record further shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060003715C070205
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. There is no evidence in the available records to show that the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board’s 15-year statute of limitations. The applicant’s allegations of discrimination and racism have been noted; however, they are not supported by any evidence submitted by the applicant or the evidence of record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060003716C070205
There are no orders in the applicant’s service personnel records which show that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. However, there is no evidence of record that shows the applicant served in active ground combat while with the unit, nor are there any orders that show the applicant was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show award of the Vietnam Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060003717C070205
The applicant requests incapacitation pay for the period May 2004 through October 2004. In addition, the applicant’s employer at the time stated that while the applicant was having difficulty in performing his custodial duties and that he was suffering from back and right hip pain, his employer does not say that he couldn’t work because of his injury. Since the applicant has not submitted any evidence to show that he met the criteria for incapacitation pay, he certainly does not meet...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060003725C070205
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to honorable. A general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions of an individual whose military record was not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. The applicant's record of service included adverse counseling statements and two nonjudicial punishments.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060003726C070205
Headquarters, XVIII Airborne Corps and Fort Bragg Special Orders Number 13, dated 18 January 1973, released the applicant from active duty on 19 January 1973. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to correct his DD Form 214 to show his branch as Military Intelligence. The Board determined that the evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060003728C070205
Thomas Ray | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests correction of item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show five awards of the Army Achievement Medal. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060003730C070205
On 7 December 1989, the applicant’s commander initiated a recommendation to bar the applicant from reenlistment. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged under honorable conditions on 17 August 1990, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance. There is no indication 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 | CY2006 | 20060003732C070205
The applicant requests, in effect, upgrade of his Bad Conduct Discharge. 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 ABCMR should commence on the date of final action by the ADRB. In order to justify correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060003735C070205
AR 672-5-1, in effect at the time of the applicant's separation provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency, and fidelity, during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. This regulation states that a Soldier may wear the unit award permanently if the individual was assigned to, and present for duty with the unit any time during the period cited; or was attached by competent orders to, and present for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060003736C070205
31 January 1958; the Good Conduct Medal; c. 12 March 1961, "None"; d. 12 March 1967; the Army Commendation Medal, the Good Conduct Medal with two bronze loops, and the National Defense Service Medal with 1st Oak Leaf Cluster; e. 31 July 1971; the Bronze Star Medal, the Army Commendation Medal with 1st Oak Leaf Cluster, the Good Conduct Medal (3rd Award), the National Defense Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Vietnam Service Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal; 13. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060003738C070205
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show he was awarded two Purple Hearts. 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 records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds received on or about 26 March 1970.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060003742C070205
The applicant requests that her records be corrected to show she served in Iraq from 2 April 2003 through 31 March 2004. Based on the applicant's statement and the financial record, it appears that the applicant did serve in Iraq for a period longer than what is listed on the DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant served in Iraq during the period 1 April 2003 through 31 March...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060003747C070205
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214, Report of Separation From Active Duty, be corrected to show his two tours of duty in Vietnam. The applicant’s Vietnam service is properly recorded on his DD Form 214 by the entries in Item 19 and by his award of the Vietnam Service Medal. The Board determined that the evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060003766C070205
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 November 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060003766 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. 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. While the applicant has stated that his ability to serve was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060003768C070205
Roland Venable | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. 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. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060003777C070205
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to honorable. There is no indication in the available records that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for a discharge upgrade within its 15-year statute of limitations. Since the applicant’s record of service included five nonjudicial punishments and 57 days of lost time, his record of service did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for Army personnel.