ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006723C070205
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to at least a general discharge. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 27 January 1972, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial. 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 | 20060006730C070205
There is no evidence the applicant received the first award of the Good Conduct Medal. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the Combat Infantryman Badge in this case. The Board further determined that the evidence presented is insufficient to warrant a portion of the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006736C070205
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. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error now under consideration on 17 January 1946; therefore, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error or injustice expired on 1 January 1950 (3 years after...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006739C070205
A fire destroyed approximately 18 million service members’ records at the National Personnel Records Center in 1973. The medical evidence of record which shows the applicant was wounded in action on 4 April 1951 in Korea is accepted as sufficient evidence on which to base award of the Purple Heart. The applicant served a period of qualifying service for award of the National Defense Service Medal and the ROK-KWSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006740C070205
Item 24 (Decoration, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant's DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) shows the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Air Medal (2nd award), and the Bronze Star Medal; however, it does not show award of the CIB. The applicant's records show that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006745C070205
The evidence of record includes the applicant's reenlistment contract of 23 June 2005, which contains a Statement of Understanding that confirms he was guaranteed the Enlistment Program/Option 9C/470, which was a broken service prior service SRB. Both these enlistment contract documents were authenticated by the guidance counselor on 23 June 2005, the date the applicant reenlisted and reentered active duty. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006748
The applicant provides: a. When her command initiated elimination proceedings, she requested resignation in lieu of elimination. It states that officers who do not meet AWCP standards or pass the APFT will not be promoted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006752C070205
William Crain | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The opinion states that if the applicant enlisted under the ACASP for MOS 91D with an entry grade of E-3 and later appointment to E-4, then accelerated promotion to E-4 was authorized upon completion of all required training. That office recommended, in effect, administrative relief of the applicant's request for his date of rank and effective date of promotion...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006758C070205
The applicant provided a 14 April 2006 statement in which he requested that his promotion to the grade of major be amended to show the effective date of either 1 October 2005 or 28 December 2005. Records show that the applicant was appointed as a captain in the IAARNG on 10 January 2000 and was selected for promotion to the grade of major by a Department of the Army Mandatory Board in 2003. Although the applicant transferred from United States Army Reserve and was appointed in the IAARNG...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006762C070205
Orders 314-03, dated 9 November 2004, shows that the applicant was assigned as a platoon leader for D/2-162 Infantry in AOC 11A. The Chief, Personnel Division, stated that the applicant requested branch transfer to Chemical Branch and completed Chemical Officer Basic Course before deploying, but was not federally recognized until after his return from deployment. Military records show that the applicant completed Chemical Officer Basic Course and was awarded AOC 74A (Chemical) prior to his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006763C070205
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Counsel points out that in April 2003 the applicant was found physically unfit with a recommended combined rating of 30 percent by a PEB and that the 2005 PEB findings resulted in a combined rating of 20 percent; however, there was no reason offered for this change in rating. The applicant disagreed with the 2005 PEB’s recommended disability percentage for his cognitive disorder disability.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006766C070205
The applicant requests that the separation documents of his deceased father, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show his awards of the Master Aviator Badge, the Legion of Merit (LOM), the Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon (ARCOTR), the Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC) and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm (RVNGC w/Palm) Unit Citation. The applicant provides a copy of the FSM’s death certificate, orders designating the FSM as a Master Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006767C070205
The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214 for the period ending on 28 April 1978. Based on the foregoing, there is no basis for granting the applicant’s request to amend item 18f on his DD Form 214 for the period ending 28 April 1978 to show his service in Vietnam. Although the applicant’s DD Form 214 for the period ending 3 March 1969 shows his MOS as 11C, there is no evidence of record which shows he served in active ground combat while an assigned member of an infantry unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006771
The applicant concurred with the findings and recommendations of the PEB and waived a formal hearing of his case. The VA, however, is not required by law to determine medical unfitness for further military service. While the applicant was found unfit for duty due to Hodgkins Disease and was assigned a disability rating of 20% for that unfitting condition, at the time of his PEB hearing it was determined that his diagnosis for PTSD and other related conditions was not of such severity to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006772
The applicant states, in effect, that he was issued separation documents (DD Form 214) that incorrectly show he was discharged from the Army on 17 January 1977, and that he reentered the Army on 29 September 1978. The applicant's Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) contains an Enlistment Contract-Armed Forces of the United States (DD Form 4), which shows he reenlisted in the RA on 18 January 1977, and the record confirms he remained serving on active duty until 28 September 1978, at...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006773C070205
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 28 November 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060006773 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 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. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006775
There are no general orders in the applicants military records which show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned to show the award of the Purple Heart. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned by awarding him the Meritorious Unit Commendation, the Republic of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006777C070205
On 30 June 1993, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the applicant’s request for an honorable discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel from active duty. Although the applicant contends that there is no proof of him having a blood alcohol content of over .05 percent for which he received nonjudicial punishment, evidence of record shows he admitted to the offense which occurred on 2 December 1988 in his 1 May 1989...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006781
The applicant requests, in effect, that his military records be corrected to show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. The applicant contends that his military records should be corrected to show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. Absent such evidence, there is no basis for awarding the Purple Heart to the applicant in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006783
However, he did not provide any evidence which shows that his injury to his toe was caused by enemy action. The applicant did not provide any evidence which conclusively shows that the injury to his toe was caused by enemy action. While the Board does not doubt the veracity of the applicants claim to entitlement to award of the Purple Heart, absent conclusive evidence which proves that he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action, which required treatment, and the medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006785C070205
The applicant states, in effect, that she was never in the U.S. Army Reserve and that her reserve obligation date in item 12i, of her DD Form 214, should be removed and that she was serving in pay grade E-3 prior to her release from active duty. The applicant was honorably released from active duty on 6 August 1982, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 5, paragraph 5-31, EPD, in pay grade E-2, with transfer to the USAR Control Group (Reinforcement) to complete her...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006791C070205
Chapter 6, of that regulation provides, in pertinent part, the criteria, procedures, and authority for the separation of personnel from active military service by reason of dependency or hardship. The applicant's medical records are unavailable for review; however, his separation medical examination shows that he was found qualified for separation with an 111111 physical profile. There also is no evidence in the available records, and the applicant has provided none, to show that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006794C070205
There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant was wounded a second time on 3/4 September 1967 as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. His records also show that he applied to the Board for a second award of the Purple Heart for wounds received on 9 February 1968 in 1975 and in 1981 and both requests were denied. In the absence of orders or other evidence of record showing that the applicant was injured or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action on 3/4 September 1967...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006799C070205
The evidence of record shows that the applicant was credentialed as a Family Nurse Practitioner from 1 November 2004 through 31 October 2009, which includes the period of time in question in this case. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was paid NPBCP for the period 1 April 2005 through the present and has been authorized future payment through 31 October 2009. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006806
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart. There are no orders in his records to show award of the Purple Heart; the applicant's name does not appear on the Vietnam Casualty Listing; his DA Form 20 does not indicate a wounding; there are no medical records to prove he was wounded and treated for a wound. b. Correcting his DD Form 214 for the period 17 December 1968 to 31 December...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006808
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 March 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060006808 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 states that his DD Form 214 dated 25 July 1978 should be corrected to reflect that he served 22 years, 1 month and 29 days of active service because he served 3 years, 4 months and 14 days of active duty in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006816
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 March 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060006816 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. Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006839C070205
However, her DD Form 214 shows that on 28 May 1995, she was involuntarily released from active duty (REFRAD) due to completion of required service and was issued a RE Code of “3.” She had served 5 years of total active service and was given a separation code of “LBK.” She was transferred to a USAR unit in Jackson, Mississippi and on 21 August 1995, she married the father of her child. The applicant was issued a separation code of “LBK” which indicated that she was denied continuation of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006848C070205
The applicant's military service records contain a copy of a DA Form 4980-10 (Purple Heart) Certificate, dated 8 April 2005, that shows he was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action in Iraq on 13 February 2005. The DA Form 4980-10, dated 8 April 2005, shows he was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action in Iraq on 13 February 2005. He also presents evidence that he was issued two Purple Heart award certificates, dated 8 April 2005 and 3 August 2005;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006849C070205
This office recommended that the applicant be granted two years of constructive credit for the Doctor of Pharmacy degree. For Medical Corps officers, four years of constructive credit will be granted for completion of a doctorate degree and one year credit for each year of for additional advanced degrees. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing he entered active duty on 11 June 2003 as a captain with 6...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006864C070205
The applicant provides a copy of an award certificate from Bravo Company, 39th Engineer Battalion (Combat) which shows Permanent Orders 133- 22, dated 10 July 1992, awarded him the Army Achievement Medal for meritorious service as a combat engineer from 22 April 1988 through 1 August 1992. There is no indication in the applicant's service personnel records to show that he was assigned to any other unit than his parent unit, the 39th Engineer Battalion, while deployed to Southwest Asia. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006867
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. In the processing of this case an advisory opinion was obtained from the Office of the Chief of Chaplains who stated that Army Pamphlet 165-17, Table 2-1, states that an officer accessioned to active duty from the Reserves as a MAJ has constructive service of 14 years or more but less than 21 years...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006875C070205
On 8 November 1973, the separation authority approved the applicant’s request for discharge and directed that he be issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged with an undesirable discharge on 12 November 1973 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service. Therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge or a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006876
x The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that his report of separation (DD Form 214) dated 30 June 1973, be corrected to reflect his correct dates of service in Vietnam. 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 30 June 1973, that he served 11 months of foreign service in Vietnam from 11...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006881C070205
Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge. Army Regulation 635-5-1 provides that a separation code of “JPD” will be issued to enlisted personnel separated from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9, due to alcohol rehabilitation failure. The applicant was separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006883C070205
In his application to this Board, the applicant states that he was told by his recruiter that all his student loans qualified for repayment under the Army's SLRP. Broad discretion is available to this Board under Title 10, US Code, Section 1552, which includes the authority to amend the applicant’s DA Form 3286-66 to include the sentence, “If a student loan is accepted by the officials processing you for enlistment as payable under the SLRP and the government fails to verify that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006886C070205
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Bronze Star Medal. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Service Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. The applicant's records show that he was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006901
The applicant states, in effect, that he should be awarded the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal, First Class, Unit Citation, and his other awards are for service while attached to the 9th Infantry Division but no written orders were issued. There is no evidence that the applicant was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge while he served in Vietnam. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006911C070205
Qawiy Sabree | |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 Combat Infantryman Badge and the Meritorious Service Medal. The Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation was awarded to all units which served in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006921C070205
Peguine Taylor | |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. This document shows the applicant's unit is entitled to the Meritorious Unit Commendation for actions during the period 1 June 1968 to 31 December 1969 based on Department of the Army General...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006928C070205
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. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show that he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal (based on award of the Combat...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006931C070205
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show two awards of the Army Commendation Medal, two awards of the Army Achievement Medal, and the Army Good Conduct Medal. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to show he was awarded two awards of the Army Achievement Medal. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006932C070205
On 3 May 1979, the applicant’s commander notified him that he was recommending that he be separated from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12(a) for misconduct - conviction by civil authorities. On 14 July 1982 the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's petition to upgrade 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006934C071108
The applicant states, in effect, that while on active duty the Army Competitive Category (ACC) Promotion Board for Fiscal Year 1996 convened and he was not considered for promotion because his college diploma was missing from his official records. This USA HRC official recommends disapproval based on the applicant requesting that his captain date of rank be adjusted to reflect the results of an active duty board that convened in 1996. A staff member of the Officer Promotion Branch, HRC,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006937C070205
The applicant requests, in effect, that clemency be granted in the form of a general discharge. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. The evidence of record shows the applicant, while serving as an aircraft electrician, was discharged with a bad conduct discharge for using cocaine.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006939C070205
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. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006943C070205
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 five campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which entitles him to award of the Vietnam Service Medal with one silver service star. 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 | CY2006 | 20060006944C070205
On 28 June 1972, after consulting with counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. On 13 June 1972, the separation authority approved the applicant’s request for discharge and directed that he be furnished an undesirable discharge. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged with an undesirable discharge on 13 July 1972 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006947C070205
While there is evidence to show that the applicant was injured in Vietnam, there is no indication that the injuries were the result of enemy action. 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 awarding him the RVNGC w/Palm Unit Citation and two bronze service stars for wear on his already awarded VSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060006950C070205
On 20 June 1977, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the applicant’s request for an honorable discharge. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. The applicant’s record of service included a bar to reenlistment, one special court-martial conviction, and 128 days of lost time.