ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004494C070205
The applicant's records show that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. Evidence of records show that the applicant was assigned to the Republic of Vietnam during in one campaign. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected to show awards of the Army Commendation Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal first award for the period 16 September 1968 to 30 June 1971, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004501C070205
Four bronze service stars on the Vietnam Service Medal, which is recorded on his separation document, should reflect his campaign participation. The applicant completed a qualifying period of service for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal on 19 March 1969. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected: a. by showing that he was awarded a Bronze Star Medal with "V" device and an Army Commendation Medal; b. by showing he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004505C070205
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 AUGUST 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060004505 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 the last duty assignment that is currently reflected on his Report of Separation (DD Form 214) be changed. The DD Form 214 provides a brief, clear- cut record of active duty service and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004506C070205
His DA Form 597-3, paragraph 7 states that if the cadet were disenrolled from the ROTC program for any reason, the Secretary of the Army could order the cadet to reimburse the United States the dollar amount plus interest that bears the same ratio to the total cost of the scholarship financial assistance provided by the United States to the cadet as the unserved portion of active duty bears to the total period of active duty the cadet agreed to serve or was ordered to serve. That office...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004520C070205
On 15 October 2002, the applicant was honorably released from active duty and transferred to the USAR Control Group (IMA). The applicant’s records confirm that he was transferred from his USAR unit to the USAR Control Group (Reinforcement) effective 23 January 2003 by reason of his being beyond reasonable commuting distance (change of residence). Therefore, without evidence to the contrary, it must be presumed that the applicant was properly transferred from his USAR unit to the USAR...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004525C070205
Stone | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Counsel states, in effect, that the DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214), dated 17 October 2005, seems to contradict the Board’s 2 February 2006 decision. There is no copy of the subject DD Form 215 in the applicant’s reconstructed records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004526C070205
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded and that his report of separation reflect his military occupational specialty (MOS) of 131 – tank crewman. On 5 December 1975, he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his 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 Regulation15-185,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004531C070205
The applicant requests correction to item 7a (Place of Entry into Active Duty), item 7b (Home of Record At Time of Entry), item 11 (Primary Specialty – List Number, Title and Years and Months in Specialty), item 12c (Record of Service Net Active Service this Period), item 12f (Record of Service Foreign Service), item 16 (Days Accrued Leave Paid), item 18 (Remarks), item 19a (Mailing Address After Separation), and item 19b (Nearest Relative). Paragraph 2-4h (12) (c) of Army Regulation 635-5...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004541C070205
Although a discharge under other than honorable conditions was approved, the applicant’s DD Form 214 shows that he was discharged under honorable conditions (a general discharge) on 28 January 1986 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service, in lieu of court-martial. On 24 June 1998, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the applicant’s request for an honorable discharge. Since the applicant’s record of service included a serious drug...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004550C070205
Donald Steenfott | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant states the GOMOR is a violation of the Fifth Amendment process because it was presented before he was convicted. It notes that decisions for the issuing and filing of unfavorable information in official files will be based on the knowledge and best judgment of the commander.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004560C070205
The applicant’s DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) item 41 lists his authorized awards as the National Defense Service Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Vietnam Service Medal and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. The regulation stated that authority to award the Purple Heart was delegated to hospital commanders. 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 | CY2006 | 20060004562C070205
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States, Report of Transfer or Discharge, be corrected to show the Bronze Star Medal and the two Purple Hearts he was awarded while he served in Vietnam. He is therefore entitled to award of the Vietnam Service Medal, with two bronze service stars, and to have this award correctly shown on his separation document. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004566C070205
The applicant requests that his discharge be corrected to an honorable discharge for medical reasons. On 30 January 1984 the applicant was separated with a general discharge due to unsatisfactory performance under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on 30 January 1984; therefore, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error or injustice...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004568C070205
On 5 September 1985, the discharge authority directed that the applicant be discharged from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-11(c) with an entry level status uncharacterized discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 provides the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. A medical proceeding, regardless of the date completed, must establish that a medical condition was identified by appropriate medical authority within six months of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004570
The Department of the Army Historical Summary (DAHSUM) for fiscal year 1976 states, in pertinent part, that in January 1976, the Secretary of the Army approved recommendations by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records to give additional opportunities for promotion to officers not selected for certain AUS grades in 1974 and 1975. Although the applicant was selected for promotion to MAJ by the 1975 MAJ, AUS Re-Look Board, there is no evidence in his military records that any...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004572C070205
Accordingly, the applicant was discharged on 30 June 1989 with a general discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct (abuse of illegal drugs). Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel from active duty. However, the separation authority may direct a general discharge if such is merited by the member's overall record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004575C070205
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 medal is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam from 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004576C070205
The applicant requests, in effect, that clemency be granted in the form of an honorable discharge or a pardon. The Army Board for Correction of Military Records is not empowered to grant service member’s pardons for convictions by a general or special court-martial. The Army Board for Correction of Military Records has no authority to grant the applicant’s request for a pardon.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004607C070205
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a general 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 | CY2006 | 20060004612C070205
Peguine Taylor | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The advisory opinion stated that the applicant's current active duty service is not the result of being ordered to active duty through ROTC channels in satisfaction of his ROTC contractual obligation. The applicant’s ROTC debt totaled $11,946.10.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004613C070205
The applicant requests, in effect, that his general discharge, under honorable conditions, be upgraded to honorable. He now requests that the Board consider the character of his discharge. In his request the applicant stated he understood he could request discharge for the good of the service because charges had been filed against him under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), which could authorize the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004639C070205
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. There is no evidence of record which shows that the applicant was injured or wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative errors which do not require action by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004640C070205
There are no general orders in the available records which show the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart. The applicant's records show that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. Evidence of records show that the applicant was assigned to a unit that participated in two campaigns.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004649C070205
The applicant requests that his Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty (DD Form 214) be corrected to show that he served in the Army in a light wheel vehicle mechanic (63B1O) Military Occupational Specialty (MOS). There is no evidence in the available records that shows that the applicant ever served in a 63H1O MOS while he was in the Army. The evidence of record clearly shows that he served in a 63W1O MOS while he was on active duty in the Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004651C070205
The applicant provides a copy of the DA Boards – Search Results printed on 20 July 2005; a memorandum from the Departments of the Army and Air Force National Guard Bureau, dated 26 September 2005; a memorandum from Headquarters 30th Corps Support Group North Carolina Army National Guard, dated 20 July 2005; Federal Recognition Special Orders Number 161 AR, dated 24 May 2005; Department of Crime Control and Public Safety Orders Number 132-809, dated 12 May 2005; a memorandum from Headquarters...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004654C070205
There are no orders in the applicant’s military service records that show he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. There is no evidence in the applicant's military service records that shows he performed the principal duties of an infantryman or that he was assigned to an Army infantry unit in Vietnam. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was awarded primary MOS 11B (Infantryman) on 26 May 1967.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004655C070205
In a memorandum, dated 4 April 2006, the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, requested to eliminate the mandatory captain promotion selection board for AR JAGC officers in the Army Reserve Active Guard Reserve (AGR) JAGC and the Army Reserve Non-AGR JAGC competitive categories. He states that under the provisions of Title 10, USC, section 14101(a)(3) and section 14308(b)(4), the Secretary of the Army has the authority to authorize that in lieu...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004660C070205
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be placed on the Retired List in the rank of "First Sergeant" instead of the rank of "MSG" (Master Sergeant). He also states that Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 12, paragraph 12-17, states if a Soldier's record shows successful service as first sergeant, retiring in grade of MSG, having possessed identifier "M", the Soldier will be placed on the Retired List in grade title (rank) of "First Sergeant." The applicant was serving in the rank of MSG...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004666C070205
A review of the available records fails to show that the applicant was ever tried by court-martial while he was a member of the AGR Program. In his rebuttal, the applicant detailed why he believed that involuntary separation should not be pursued and he included emails; memorandums; requests for leave; doctors notes dental notes; his charge sheet; APFT Scorecards; and development counseling forms explaining why he believed that he was being improperly counseled; that he was being verbally...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004672C070205
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. 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. James Gunlicks________ CHAIRPERSON INDEX |CASE ID |AR20060004672 | |SUFFIX | | |RECON |YYYYMMDD | |DATE BOARDED |20061005 | |TYPE OF DISCHARGE |DD | |DATE OF DISCHARGE |19850104...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004683C070205
The Unit Orders the applicant provides show, in pertinent part, that SP5 R_____ was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds he received in connection with military operations against a hostile force on 2 July 1969 and that he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for heroism on that same date (i.e., 2 July 1969). 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004690C070205
The applicant requests, in effect, that the narrative reason for separation be changed on his discharge document, payment of a savings bond allotment, and correction of his records to show his place of birth as "Morenci, Arizona." The applicant's service records contain a Standard Form 88 (Report of Medical Examination), dated 3 October 1969. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was discharged, on 23 October 1969, under the provisions of Section III of Chapter 5 of Army Regulation 635-200...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004691C070205
The applicant requests that his final DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to include award of the Korean Service Medal and the Army Occupation Medal with Germany clasp and to show he attended the Noncommissioned Officers School, the “Air-Transportability School” and had Combat Infantry Training. The applicant’s record includes six DD Forms 214. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief and to excuse...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004693C070205
The applicant requests, in effect, that his record be corrected from showing that he was disenrolled from the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) for failing the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) to showing he was disenrolled due to medical injury. The applicant requests that his record be corrected from showing that he was disenrolled from the ROTC for failing the APFT to showing he was disenrolled due to medical injury. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant was accepted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004701C080410
On 15 April 2004, a PEB found the applicant physically unfit and recommended a combined disability rating of 40 percent, and recommended that she be placed on the TDRL. Army Regulation 635-40, paragraph 7-2, provides that an individual may be placed on the TDRL (for the maximum period of 5 years which is allowed by Title 10, United States Code, section 1210) when it is determined that the individual's physical disability is not stable and he or she may recover and be fit for duty, or the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004707C070205
A fire destroyed approximately 18 million service members’ records at the National Personnel Records Center in 1973. On 6 February 2006, officials at the NPRC dispatched a letter to the applicant explaining that there was insufficient evidence to establish that the FSM’s wound was the result of enemy action and that the Purple Heart could not be awarded. While there is no doubt that the FSM was wounded in the ETO, he was wounded after hostilities had ended and the applicant has failed to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004709C070205
However, should the initial period of temporary Federal Recognition expire due to administrative processing delays, through no fault of the member, a subsequent Federal Recognition Board should be convened to consider the request again and grant another new period of temporary Federal Recognition if warranted. If the member meets the qualifications and requirements for Federal Recognition, the Chief, NGB extends permanent Federal Recognition to the member in the grade and branch in which...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004710C070205
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 28 November 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060004710 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. He was discharged on 22 October 1954 with an honorable discharge, in the rank of SGT/E-5. The evidence shows that the severity of the applicant's charges, for AWOL and breaking restriction, for which he received...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004718C070205
Stone | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The record does not indicate he was ever awarded the PH while serving on active duty. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration related to award of the PH on 1 August 1945, the date of his separation from active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004722C070205
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 24 September 1970 to show award of the Purple Heart. The applicant states that he received the Purple Heart for injuries sustained in Vietnam on 23 November 1969; however, it is not cited on his DD Form 214. There is no evidence in the applicant's service personnel records which shows that he was wounded or injured a result of hostile action in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004724C070205
Ernestine Fields | |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 Whitewater, Wisconsin. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing his home of record as Edgerton, Wisconsin.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004726C070205
Karmin Jenkins | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant did not file within the 3-year statute of limitations; however, based on the available evidence, it would be in the interest of justice to excuse failure to timely file in this case. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing on his DD Form 214 dated 31 March 1977,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004733C070205
The applicant requests, in effect, a civilian education waiver and promotion reconsideration to captain by a special selection board (SSB). The evidence of record shows that based on the applicant's deployment in support of Operation Noble Eagle and Enduring Freedom from December 2003 through February 2005, he was unable to continue and complete degree requirements prior to the convening date of the 2005 RCSB. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004735C070205
On 28 August 1981, the applicant voluntarily submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service. In his request the applicant stated he understood he could request discharge for the good of the service because charges had been filed against him under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), which could authorize the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge. The characterization of service for this type of discharge is normally under other than honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004737C070205
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The charges that were prepared and served upon the applicant are not available for review by the Board; however, on 15 February 1983, the applicant voluntarily submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 10. There is no evidence, and the applicant has provided none, to show that he was improperly informed of military procedures or that he was advised his discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004738C070205
The applicant requests that his records be corrected by upgrading his discharge to honorable. On 1 February 1982, the appropriate separation authority approved the applicant's discharge request and directed his reduction to Private E-1, and the issuance of an UOTHC 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,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004739C070205
The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge (UD) be upgraded to general, under honorable conditions. The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004740C070205
The applicant states, per his orders dated 3 May 1969, he was promoted to SGT/E-5, but his DD Form 214 does not reflect his promotion. Evidence of record shows the orders promoting the applicant to the rank/pay grade of SGT/E-5 were dated 3 May 1969 and his DD Form 214 was issued on 6 May 1969. Therefore, in the interest of justice, it is appropriate to correct his records to show his promotion to SGT/E-5, with an effective date of rank of 12 April 1969.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004741C070205
The evidence shows the applicant reenlisted on 11 May 1977 and continued to serve until he was honorably discharged on 6 December 1989. However, the evidence shows he completed only 3 years and 16 days of total prior service from his previous DD Form 214, dated 10 May 1977. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the entry "03 00 16" in item 12d (Total Prior Active Service), of his DD Form 214, dated 6...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060004759C070205
The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. The medical evidence of record which shows the applicant was wounded as a result of hostile action in July 1944 is accepted as sufficient evidence on which to amend his WD AGO Form 53-55 to show award of the Purple Heart in this case. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding the entry, “July 1944, European Theater of Operations”...