ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008522C070205
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 11 January 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060008522 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. Edward Montgomery | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008528C070205
The applicant requests, as the daughter of the former service member (FSM), in effect, that the FSM be awarded the Purple Heart, and that item 34 (Wounds Received in Action), of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation), be corrected to show the entry "injured by an instrument of war" instead of the entry "None." There are no orders in the FSM's service personnel records which show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. There are no orders in the FSM's service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008532
The following members, a quorum, were present: The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, that his record be corrected to show his entitlement to additional awards of the Air Medal (AM). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing his entitlement to the Air Medal 3rd Oak Leaf Cluster (4th Award); b. awarding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008539C071029
Edward E. Montgomery | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. He was honorably released from active duty in the rank and grade of Specialist, E-4 on 9 November 2004 upon the expiration of his term of service and was transferred to the U. S. Army Reserve. Army Regulation 601-210, paragraph 3-10a(3) of the version in effect at the time, stated a prior service member was eligible for enlistment if last separated in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008542
The applicant requests, in effect, his records be corrected to show he completed 20 qualifying years of service for a non-regular retirement and that he be issued a 20-year letter. His discharge order from AR-PERCEN, St. Louis, shows reason as "Completed 20 or more Years Reserve Duty." In a 6 June 2006 letter from HRC-St. Louis, the applicant was informed that he was never issued a 20-year letter, only an order that incorrectly notified him that he had 20 years of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008544C070205
David Tucker | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Public Law 99-661, dated 14 November 1986, permitted divorce courts to order SBP coverage (without the member’s agreement) in those cases where the member was participating in the SBP or was still on active duty and had not yet made an SBP election. The military records at DFAS verify that the FSM’s widow, T______, is receiving the SBP annuity.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008545C070205
On 17 November 1971, the applicant's commander recommended separation of the applicant from active military service. On 14 December 1971, the appropriate authority approved the applicant's request for his discharge for the good of the service and directed an Undesirable Discharge Certificate be issued and he be reduced to pay grade E-1. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board within its 15-year statute of limitations for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008548C070205
The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge (UD), characterized as under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC), be upgraded. However, the applicant submitted a copy of his DD Form 214 which shows that on 4 October 1972, he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service, in lieu of trial by court-martial. In order to justify correction of a military record, the applicant must show, to the satisfaction of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008549
The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable discharge or a general discharge. The applicant also understood that if his request for discharge was accepted, he may be discharged under other than honorable conditions and furnished an Under Other Than Honorable Discharge Certificate. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7c, further provides that a discharge under other than honorable conditions discharge is an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008550C070205
The counselor recommended an immediate change in the applicant's attitude, that the applicant show respect to his superiors, that he perform the job he was trained to do, and perform those duties assigned to him without question. Army Regulation 635-200, sets forth the requirements and procedures for the administrative discharge of enlisted personnel. As a result, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error or injustice to this Board expired on 10 December 1981.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008555
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 March 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060008555 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 authorized, it is issued to a soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. The fact that the applicant accepted nonjudicial punishment under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008573C071029
When he was allegedly wounded in a mortar attack around November or December 1967 and received shrapnel in the right shoulder and right arm, his statement to his MOC does not indicate he received medical treatment until allegedly several days later when he was required to be evacuated because he had developed infection and swelling of the lymph nodes. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative error which does not require action by the Board. Therefore, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008598C070205
Scott Faught | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. There is no evidence in the available records that show the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action during World War II.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008604C071113
On 22 September 1976, the convening authority approved the sentence and the record of trial was forwarded to The Judge Advocate General of the Army for review by the Army Court of Military Review. On 14 March 1979, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the applicant’s request for an upgrade of his discharge. There is no credible evidence in the applicant’s record, nor has he presented any evidence, to warrant the requested relief based on error or injustice in the court-martial process.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008609C070205
There are no orders in the applicant’s service personnel records that show he was awarded the Purple Heart. 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 to show award of the Army Commendation Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, four...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008610C070205
Chapter 10 of that regulation provides, in pertinent part, that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge may submit a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. Chapter 10 of that regulation provides, in pertinent part, that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge may submit a request for discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008612
On 12 June 1964, the applicant's commander recommended he be discharged from the military service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on 31 July 1964; therefore, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error or injustice expired on 30 July 1967. As a result, the Board further determined that there is no evidence provided which shows that it would...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008625
The applicant requests that the Purple Heart, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Special Forces Tab, the Presidential Unit Citation, the Meritorious Unit Commendation, the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214 and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008632
A Memorandum, subject: 2004 Army National Guard AGR Active Federal Service Tour Continuation Board (AFSTCB), dated 9 October 2003, stated that a board would convene on 12 January 2004 to evaluate all Title 10/AGR officers who would either reach 19 years of Active Federal Service, or those whose current extension ended between 1 July 2004 and 30 September 2005. The Chief, Personnel Division stated that upon coordination with the NGB, Staff Personnel Division Management Office, Tour...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008637
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 February 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060008637 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. Under current regulations, members separated by reason of personality disorder (character and behavior disorder) must be issued an honorable discharge unless they have been convicted by a general court-martial or more...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008640C070205
The applicant requests a medical discharge. On 9 February 1981, the separation authority approved the recommendation for discharge and directed that the applicant be furnished a discharge under other than honorable conditions. There is no evidence of record to show he was ever medically unfit to perform his duties.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008643
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be awarded the Purple Heart for being wounded or injured in action in Vietnam. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Good Conduct Medal for the period...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008649C071029
The applicant requests that the record and separation document (DD Form 214) of her deceased husband, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to add the Korean Campaign Ribbon, now known as the Korean Service Medal (KSM), with 3 bronze service stars, American Theater Service Medal, now known as the American Campaign Medal (ACM), Asiatic-Pacific Theater Service Medal, now known as the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal (APCM), and World War II Victory Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008650C071108
Rea M. Nuppenau | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Part IIe (Signature of Rated Officer) of the contested report shows the applicant authenticated the report. Notwithstanding the applicant's affidavit, the applicant has not provided clear and compelling evidence which shows that the ratings on the contested report were in error or that they were not considered opinions and objective judgments of the rating...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008652
The applicant states that she was appointed as a 2nd lieutenant when she graduated with a Bachelors Degree from the Interservice Physician Assistant Program (IPAP). The USAREC stated that the applicant graduated from Physician Assistant School in September 2004 with a Bachelor of Science degree. The USAREC adds that since nobody on active duty has received constructive service credit for a Bachelor of Science Degree in a Physician Assistant course of study, they cannot support the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008659
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States), with an effective date of 18 June 1952, to show award of the Purple Heart, the National Defense Service Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, credit for three campaigns in Korea, the Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation Badge, and the Navy Presidential Unit Citation. Evidence of record shows the applicant served a qualifying period of service for award of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008665C071108
It states, in pertinent part, that accrued leave that exceeds 60 days at the end of the fiscal year is lost except as authorized under special leave accrual policies. However, by law and regulation, unless authorized under special leave accrual provisions, a member may only carry forward 60 days of accrued leave from one fiscal year to the next. The evidence of record in this case does not present any special circumstances that would support granting special leave accrual.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008678C070205
The applicant acknowledged notification of his proposed discharge from the United States Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-37, he voluntarily consented to this discharge, consulted with legal counsel, and he did not submit statements in his own behalf. On 10 November 1981, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the applicant’s request for a change in the narrative reason. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008680C070205
The applicant requests that the spelling of his last name be changed from "Borgman” to "Borgmann” and the Recondo Badge and Imjin Scout Award (2nd) be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). Therefore, these awards are not authorized to be listed on the applicant’s DD Form 214. There is no evidence, and the applicant did not provide any, to show that he contributed to VEAP and did not get money back as required for an entry of "YES" to be entered on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008683C070205
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. Based on the applicant’s service in Vietnam and participation in one campaign during his assignment, he is entitled to award of the Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze service star and correction of his DD Form 214 to show this medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008684
The applicant requests that he be credited with his previous time in grade as a National Guard chief warrant officer two (CW2). The applicant provides copies of his 1990 promotion memorandum to CW2, his 1994 commissioning certificate and orders, 2006 discharge orders as a captain, 2006 appointment orders as a CW2 and an exchange of email messages about his status. Army Regulation 135-155 (National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve Promotion of Commissioned Officers and Warrant Officers Other...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008686C070205
The applicant requests, in effect, that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to an honorable or general discharge. The applicant's military service records show that he was inducted into the Army for 24 months on 17 March 1971. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged on 28 March 1972.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008692C071108
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his Home of Record (HOR) shown on his separation documents. 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 person applying for enlistment in the RA or USAR and is used to determine eligibility for further processing after the DD Form 1966-Series is completed and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008697C070205
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart. 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. 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 in Vietnam, the DVA documentation and the 25 October 1969 letter provided by the applicant is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008710C070205
Evidence of record shows that although there was no addendum or Statement of Option on the applicant’s enlistment contract, he did enlist under the LRP. In doing so, the applicant's military records should be corrected to show his Statement for Enlistment United States Army Enlistment Program was added and included 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008713
x The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), Presidential Unit Citation (PUC), Valorous Unit Award (VUA), Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal (RVNCAHM) First Class Unit Citation, and all other awards to which he is entitled. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008714
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 March 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060008714 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 discharge authority approved the discharge recommendation and directed the applicant be separated with a GD. Both the applicant's reason for discharge and the characterization of service were appropriate...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008719
All conditions were rated as zero percent disabling. The applicant was rated as 0 percent disabled under VASRD code 6847 for OSA requiring CPAP; CPAP not fully utilized with no reason given for non-compliance with the recommended CPAP treatment. The applicant's knee and ankle conditions were rated under VASRD code 5099-5003, 0 percent disabling, rated analogous to degenerative joint disease, no radiographic findings, full range of motion and stability, with minimal intensity.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008724
The applicant concludes by stating that, he exhausted his leave and should not be charged for leave after 12 July 2005 because he continued to report to his chain of command and the unit's administrative support staff, as ordered, and if he had been ordered or instructed to report to the unit's armory during this period he would have done so; however, this was not the case. c. Separation Leave Records: Request for Payment of Accrued Leave, dated 24 August 2005, that shows, in pertinent...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008732C071029
The evidence of record also includes orders confirming he was awarded the BSM and ARCOM for meritorious service while serving on active duty. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged errors now under consideration on 31 December 1968; therefore, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error expired on 30 December 1971. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008733C070205
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states, in effect, that the FSM’s DD Form 214, dated 30 September 1955, shows his rank as "SFC" but his retired pay account statement shows "SSG." The FSM's Military records contain a copy of a DD Form 424 (Certification of Information for Retired Pay), dated 2 September 1955, which shows the rank and grade in which he retired was "SFC (E-6)."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008738
The applicant in effect, states that the narrative reason for separation should reflect a mental disorder instead of "Physical Condition, Not a Disability" which is currently shown on her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The examining medical officer recommended the applicant be administratively separated under the provisions of chapter 5-17 (Other Physical or Mental Disorders) for the safety of the Soldier and the benefit of the Army. Paragraph 5-17 of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008739C070205
In the United States Army Recruiting Command Addendum to the enlistment contract, the applicant initialed that he understood that under the Army's Student Loan Repayment Program, the Army will not repay student loans in excess of $65,000.00 regardless of the amount of his student loans. In doing so, the applicant's military records should be corrected to show his Statement for Enlistment United States Army Enlistment Program was amended to include the sentence “If a student loan is accepted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008742C070205
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 | 20060008746C070205
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 | 20060008753C071108
The memorandum, dated 14 September 1970, subject Report of Psychiatric Evaluation from the applicant’s service medical records, submitted by the applicant, show that he had been referred by the command for evaluation in connection with a special medical inquiry. The regulation essentially requires that the service member must have voluntarily enlisted; must be in basic, advanced individual training, on the job, or service school training prior to award of a military occupational specialty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008759
The applicant requests his active duty service obligation (ADSO) date be corrected from 10 April 2009 to 30 September 2006. Incentive Special Pay (ISP) is paid annually and is currently authorized for all Army Medical Corps specialties. The advisory opinion suggested three options for the applicant: (1) accept the current 4-year medical specialty pay agreements and the 10 April 2009 ADSO, (2) accept the current 4-year medical specialty pay agreements and the 10 April 2009 ADSO and, at the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008761
Fields Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The medication profiles show a history of the type of medications that the applicant was taking for her conditions; and e. a copy of a PEB proceedings dated 4 November 2005, a revised PEB dated 15 March 2006, and a copy of an election form dated 16 March 2006. Neither the MEBD nor the applicant provided any evidence from the medical records to show that the headaches...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008764C070205
He hereby requests that the Board remove the negative NCOER from his "R" fiche, of his OMPF for the same reasons as he sent to the NCOER Appeal board. The administrative error was that the SR listed on the NCOER was not the officer that served in that position during the rating period. Second, he never saw the NCOER.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060008766C070205
William F. Crain | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, removal of his orders for award of the Parachutist Badge from his official military personnel file (OMPF). The evidence of record does not show the applicant successfully completed airborne training for award of the Parachutist Badge.