ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060011367
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 March 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060011367 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 item 6 (Place of Entry into Active Duty) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 20 September 1985 be corrected to show Chicago,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060011369
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 March 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060011369 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 applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. The applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 shows he was a technician five at the time of his discharge on 13 October 1945.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060011372
The applicant requests, in effect, that the records of her deceased spouse, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he elected to participate in the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) for spouse only coverage. By letter, dated 15 March 2000, the applicant was informed the FSM failed to submit the DD Form 1883 and therefore his survivors would not receive an RCSBP annuity if he died before age 60. If the FSM had not received his 17 June 1998 20-year letter, the 15...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060011373
The applicant requests correction of his Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) to show award of the Purple Heart for wounds received in the Republic of Vietnam. Therefore, his records should be corrected to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds received on 19 April 1968; b. deleting from Item 24 of his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060011376
On 20 July 1971, 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 3 August 1971, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he be furnished an undesirable discharge. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged with an undesirable discharge on 10 August 1971 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060011377
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 February 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060011377 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. On 26 February 1973, the applicant was released from active duty with a general discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 for expiration term of service. The applicants record of service included...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060011380
The applicant requests, in effect, that his military records be corrected to show that he elected not to participate in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP). In a letter, dated 3 August 2006, the applicant states, in effect, that on 15 June 2000 he submitted a DD Form 2656 and elected to participate in the SBP. Moreover, any costs still owing to pay for RCSBP spouse coverage (from 13 June 2000 until 8 July 2006) will continue to be deducted from his retired pay until the amount is paid in full.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060011382
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: March 8, 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060011382 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. Item 38 (Record of Assignments) on the applicant's DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) shows he was released from active duty by reason of retirement on 1 May 1979. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060011383
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 March 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060011383 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. __Thomas Ray______________ CHAIRPERSON INDEX CASE ID AR20060011383 SUFFIX RECON DATE BOARDED 20070301 TYPE OF DISCHARGE UD DATE...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060011384C071029
The applicant requests, in effect, that his general, under honorable conditions discharge (GD) be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD). The separation document (DD Form 214) he was issued shows he was separated under the provisions of paragraph 5-31, Army Regulation 635-200 (EDP) after completing 1 year, 8 months, and 27 days of active military service. The Board determined that the evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060011388C071029
The applicant requests, in effect, that his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to a general, under honorable conditions discharge (GD). There is no indication in the applicant's record that he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within that Board's 15-year statute of limitations. Characterization of service normally will be UOTHC; however, the commander may authorize a GD if it is warranted based on the member's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060011391
The applicant requests, in effect, that the records of her deceased former spouse, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he changed his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage to former spouse coverage. Public Law 97-252, the Uniformed Services Former Spouses Protection Act (USFSPA), enacted 8 September 1982, established SBP coverage for former spouses of retiring members. Although there is no evidence to show that either the FSM or the applicant requested that his SBP coverage...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060011392
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 25 August 1967 be corrected to show that he was shot in his right leg in Germany; the location of his Strike Force in Vietnam and exposure to Agent Orange; and that he participated in the Edgewood Arsenal experiment. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant served in Vietnam. In support of his claim, the applicant provided a letter from the DVA which states that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060011393C070205
The applicant requests, in effect, promotion consideration for chief warrant officer five (CW5) by a special selection board (SSB) under the 2005 and 2006 year criteria. The evidence of records shows the applicant was serving in his additional MOS 153B at the time of the 2005 promotion board and the MOI for that board did not identify officers serving in MOS 153B for consideration. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060011394
Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. Since the applicants record of service included a 204-day AWOL period and her now admitted drug use, her record of service was not satisfactory and did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for Army personnel. __Kenneth Wright______ CHAIRPERSON INDEX CASE ID AR20060011394 SUFFIX RECON DATE BOARDED 20070327 TYPE OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060011396C071029
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be awarded the Prisoner of War (POW) Medal. The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. Item 31 (Military Qualifications) of the applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 shows that he received the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) and Item 33 (Decorations and Citations) shows that during his active duty tenure, he earned the American Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, EAME Campaign Medal and Army Good Conduct Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060011399
x The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) or other Gulf War medals added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides that service in the Persian Gulf War is to be recognized by award of the Southwest Asia Service Medal to Army members who participated in Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060011400
Army Regulation 672-5-1, in effect at the time, provides that the Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. Therefore, his records should be corrected to show this unit award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period from 29 May 1969 to 5 January 1972; and b. showing that, in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060011401
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 July 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060011401 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 records be corrected to show award of the Army Commendation Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060011402
The applicant requests, in effect, that item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized), of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), be corrected to show that he was awarded the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge, with rifle and grenade bars, the Driver and Mechanic Badge, the Army Achievement Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal. The applicant requested correction of his records to show award of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060011404
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. They are required to process a request for waiver under the provisions of chapter 4, Army Regulation 601-210. ____Ted Kanamine______ CHAIRPERSON INDEX CASE ID AR20060011404 SUFFIX RECON DATE BOARDED 20070227 TYPE OF DISCHARGE DATE OF DISCHARGE DISCHARGE AUTHORITY DISCHARGE REASON BOARD DECISION DENY REVIEW...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060011405
The FCO states that he was the FSMs Commanding Officer on 26 March 1970 when the FSM distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism. Based on the Boards recommendation, the Commanding General, United States Army Human Resources Command, on behalf of the Secretary of the Army, disapproved award of the Distinguished Service Cross, affirming that the previously approved award of the Silver Star was the appropriate award for the FSMs actions. He directly observed all the FSMs movements at...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060011406
The applicant requests, in effect, that the name on his discharge documents and military service records be corrected. He also states, in effect, that his discharge documents and military service records should show his correct name as T___ R__ R_____. Considering all the evidence and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law, and regulations, it is concluded that the documents provided by the applicant are insufficient evidence to warrant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060011408
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Department of Defense Instruction (DODI) 5505.7, 14 May 1992, Titling and Indexing of Subjects of Criminal Investigations in the Department of Defense, states that titling ensures investigators can retrieve information in an ROI of suspected criminal activity at some future time for law enforcement and security purposes. Although the applicant contends that he was never detained for the accident, evidence of record shows he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060011409
The evidence of record also shows that General Orders awarded the applicant the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 23 January 1967. The applicant's military service records contain no evidence, nor do casualty reports for the Vietnam Conflict document that the applicant sustained an injury to his right knee from a punji stick while serving in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060011411
The applicant provided a DA Form 5074-1-R, dated 2 February 2006, which shows he received no constructive credit and was awarded Highest Grade Held of lieutenant colonel. The applicant has provided no evidence of record which shows he had any experience in a health profession during the period March 1992 to December 2005. Since there is no evidence of record which shows the applicant had any experience in a health profession during the period March 1992 to December 2005, and the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060011412
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 21 April 1983, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he be furnished a discharge under other than honorable conditions. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060011413
The applicant requests that item 12c (Net Active Service This Period) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show that he served 2 years, 1 month, and 12 days. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Although the applicant contends that he served from 15 January 2002 until 3 February 2004, evidence of record shows he was AWOL from 5 January 2003 to 7 December 2003. Since the applicant was discharged on 3 February 2004, his lost time was not made...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060011414
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 March 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060011414 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 participated in four campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which entitles him to award of the Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060011415
The applicant states, in effect, that he remarried on 17 March 2006 and submitted a request to change his SBP election from former spouse to spouse coverage. In addition, in the absence of a court order to provide an SBP annuity to this former (second) spouse and any evidence of record to show that the applicant's former (second) spouse made an attempted deemed election to DFAS for former spouse SBP coverage, it is presumed the applicant's former (second) spouse is not entitled to an SBP...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060011420
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 30 November 1981, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he be furnished a discharge under other than honorable conditions. ___Ted Kanamine_____ CHAIRPERSON INDEX CASE ID AR20060011420 SUFFIX RECON DATE BOARDED 20070227 TYPE OF DISCHARGE UOTHC DATE OF DISCHARGE 19811218 DISCHARGE AUTHORITY AR 635-200 Chapter 10 DISCHARGE REASON For the good of the service, in lieu of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060011421
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show three awards of the Bronze Star Medal (one award for service and two awards for valor) (correctly known as the Bronze Star Medal with V Device with Second Oak Leaf Cluster), the Air Medal, the Purple Heart, four awards of the Army Commendation Medal with V Device (correctly known as the Army Commendation Medal with V Device with Third Oak Leaf Cluster), the Silver Star, the Combat...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060011423
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that Item 18 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show he received $7,566.00 in severance pay versus $15,132.00. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting "DISABILITY SEVERANCE PAY - $15,132.00" in Item 18 of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060011427
On 6 December 2004, the applicant was released from active duty with an entry level separation with service uncharacterized under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 15-3b, for homosexual admission. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator Codes) prescribes the specific authorities (regulatory, statutory, or other directives), the reasons for the separation of members from active military service, and the separation program designators to be used for these...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060011428C071108
Finally, she states that the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) failed to consider her chronic daily headaches in the rating decision. The applicant provides a copy of her Medical Evaluation Board (MEB), a copy of her Physical Evaluation Board (PEB), a coy of orders discharging her from United States Army Reserve, a memorandum subject: appeal of PEB proceedings, and copies of her service medical records. The medical evidence of record supports the determination that the applicant's unfitting...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060011430C071029
James R. Hastie | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant states, in effect, that he wants his personnel record corrected so that he can receive the AOM with Germany Clasp and the Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Record with Rifle Bar. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing his entitlement to the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060011431
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart. The applicant departed Vietnam on or about 1 December 1971 after being credited with participating in three campaigns. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected: a. by awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 30 June 1970 through 9 December 1971; and b. by amending his DD Form 214 to show the Army Good...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060011432C071029
Qawiy A. Sabree | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. On 6 February 2006, the Department of the Army (DA), Officer of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, Director of Military Personnel Management (DMPM), carefully considered the applicant's appeal of recoupment and he found the debt to be reasonable, and he directed the applicant be ordered to repay scholarship monies in the amount of $65,100. The evidence of record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060011439
He also requests his DD Form 214 show he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) and any other awards to which he may be entitled. The applicant's Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) contains no additional orders, or other documents that indicate he was ever recommended for, or awarded the PH for being wounded in action in 1966. Further, his record and separation document confirms he was awarded the PH for being wounded in action in 1969, and a second award of the PH is not included...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060011443
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 February 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060011443 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, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060011444C071108
The applicant's DD Form 214 does not show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal during the period from 23 September 1966 through 20 August 1968. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 23 September 1966 through 20 August 1968. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 23 September 1966...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060011448
There are no orders in the applicants service personnel records which show that he was awarded two awards of the Army Commendation Medal. There also is no evidence in his records that he was recommended for award of the Army Commendation Medal on two occasions. Notwithstanding the absence of orders for the Army Commendation Medal, the award certificate presented by the applicant, by itself, is insufficient evidence in this case to show that the applicant was awarded the Army Commendation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060011449
On 1 May 1988, the applicant was honorably discharged from the Wisconsin Army National Guard for being medically unfit for retention and transferred to the U.S. Army Reserve Control Group (Reinforcement). A revision, dated 5 October 1994, provided that, during the period 1 October 1991 through 30 September 1999 (later extended to 31 December 2001) a member of the Selected Reserve who has completed at least 15, and less than 20, years of qualifying service and who no longer meets the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060011450
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides two "buddy statements" from individuals who claim to have served with him in Vietnam and can attest to his being wounded. As stated in the previous Board Proceedings, the applicant's record is silent as to any wound received in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060011457
Records show that nonjudicial punishment was imposed against the applicant on 25 January 1972 for being AWOL. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged on 24 February 1972 with a general discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 for unsuitability (character and behavior disorders). Since the applicants record of service included three nonjudicial punishments and 58 days of lost time, his record of service did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060011458
Accordingly, the applicant was discharged on 20 November 1974 with an undesirable discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206 for conviction by civil court. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. __James Anderholm____ CHAIRPERSON INDEX CASE ID AR20060011458 SUFFIX RECON DATE BOARDED 20070206 TYPE OF DISCHARGE UD DATE OF DISCHARGE 19741120 DISCHARGE AUTHORITY AR 635-206 DISCHARGE...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060011460
Army Regulation 635-200, in effect at the time of the applicant's REFRAD, sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Pertinent Army regulations, in effect at the time of the applicant's REFRAD, provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty the individual will be assigned an RE Code based on their military service records or the reason for separation. The evidence of record also shows that this request was approved, that he has since enlisted in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060011461
The applicant's military service records contain a DD Form 214, with an effective date of 21 June 1991. However, subsequent documents filed in the applicant's military service records (i.e., the DA Form 1811 and Orders 156-019, dated 5 June 1991) indicate that the applicant's grade was PFC (E-3). The evidence of record shows that the DD Form 2A (Reserve) ID Card was issued to the applicant on 23 May 1991, which was prior to 5 June 1991; the date when the applicant's military service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060011465
On 16 May 1990, the commanding officer, Captain B Don F____, recommended that the applicant be separated with a general discharge due to unsatisfactory performance under the provisions of Chapter 13, Army Regulation 635-200. The separation authority approved the recommendation and directed a general 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060011468
X The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. On 9 September 1982, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he receive an UOTHC discharge. There is no evidence showing that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade to his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations.