ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001135C070205
Counsel contends that the applicant was discharged under other than honorable condition and separated for misconduct – commission of a serious offense under the provisions of paragraph 14-12c of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations – Enlisted Personnel). On 17 September 1987, the applicant was advised of the basis for the contemplated action to separate him for misconduct under Army Regulation 635-200 and its effects; of the rights available to him; the effect of any action taken...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001141C070205
The applicant states that: a. his social security number (SSN) listed on his Board proceedings is incorrect, and that he does not know who this SSN belongs to; b. his separation date is 18 October 1970, which still shows him in the military in Hawaii until 7 November 1971; c. he was credited with 2 years, 11 months, and 3 days of creditable service and 22 days of lost time. The evidence shows that on 23 September 1971, the ADRB (Army Discharge Review Board) reviewed his discharge and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001146C070205
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Army Commendation Medal with V Device and the Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicant further request that his records be corrected to show that he was promoted to specialist/pay grade E-4. There are no orders in the applicant’s service personnel records which show that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge or the Army Commendation Medal with V Device.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001154C070205
Richard Murphy | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The evidence also confirms the applicant was an infantry officer, assigned to an infantry unit, and his award of the Purple Heart and Silver Star are evidence of his participation in ground combat. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing he was awarded the Purple...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001156C070205
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 601-210, which establishes the policies and provision for enlistment in the Regular Army and United States Army Reserve, states that RE Codes may be changed only if they are determined to be administratively incorrect. The applicant was separated from active duty because of misconduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001168C070205
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 OCTOBER 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060001168 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 award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected: a. by awarding him the CIB;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001174C070205
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 August 2004 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060001174 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 he was charged regular leave instead of convalescent leave following the determination that his right ankle injury prevented his continuation on active duty. The applicant is requesting...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001179C070205
On 30 November 1976, the commander initiated separation action on the applicant under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-39, Trainee Discharge Program. On 8 December 1976, the applicant completed a separation physical examination. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was separated under the Trainee Discharge Program for an inability to learn and a lack of motivation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001180C070205
Ronald D. Gant | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. On the form, he indicated that he elected not to participate in the SBP. A spouse’s concurrence with a member’s election not to participate in the SBP is required, and an SBP election must be made prior to the effective date of retirement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001184C070205
On 29 February 1988, the applicant’s commander notified him that he was initiating action to separate him from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, due to misconduct for commission of a serious offense. There is no evidence in the available records to show that he ever applied to the ADRB for an upgrade of his discharge within that board’s 15- year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200, sets forth the basic authority for the separation of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001186C070205
The applicant's DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) shows that he was discharged on 4 May 1973, under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations – Enlisted Personnel), for the good of the service and issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate with his service characterized as under other than honorable conditions. There is no evidence in the available records which shows that the applicant applied to the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001197C070205
The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge by reason of physical disability. The physician noted that the applicant attempted to convince the medics that he should be discharged because of his back problems. 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 | 20060001201C070205
The applicant states, in effect, he was never awarded the PH for being wounded in action on 10 February 1968, in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN). The applicant provides a third-party statement from an individual who indicates he was the applicant's unit commander in the RVN. However, given there are no medical treatments records confirming he was treated for the burns in question, or that verify the burns were received as a result of enemy action, or that he was awarded the PH by proper...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001203C070205
The applicant states, in effect, that he received the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 23 February 1969 while serving in Vietnam; however, his discharge document does not show the award. The applicant's military service records show that he enlisted in the U.S. Army on 6 March 1967. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the applicant the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 23...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001205C070205
Peguine M. Taylor | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Although there are no orders in his records to show the award of the Purple Heart, there is evidence in the records that verifies that he was wounded on 31 May 1969. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that he was awarded the Purple Heart and by awarding him the GCMDL...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001208C070205
In that letter the course requirements for the applicant’s Master’s Degree in Pathology is outlined, and it was stated that the applicant’s degree was a basic science degree with an emphasis in immunology. In the letter from the Associate Dean for Graduate Education, College of Medicine, University of Florida, the course requirements for the applicant’s Master’s Degree in Pathology was outlined, and it was stated that the applicant’s degree was a basic science degree with an emphasis...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001212C070205
The applicant, the widow of a former service member (FSM), requests through her Member of Congress (MOC), in effect, that the FSM be awarded two Purple Hearts, in effect, the Purple Heart, with oak leaf cluster, for wounds received in Vietnam and that these awards be added to his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States, Report of Transfer or Discharge. The FSM's DD Form 214 shows entitlement to the Vietnam Service Medal; however, it does not show the bronze service stars to which the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001219C070205
Qawiy A. Sabree | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant states the FSM was medically discharged from the Army National Guard (ARNG) with eligibility for early retirement. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing he elected to participate in the RCSBP on 31 May 1998 for spouse coverage, option C, full base amount and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001221C070205
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 September 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060001221 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. It states, in pertinent part, that a bronze service star is authorized with this award for each campaign a member is credited with while serving in the RVN. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001223C070205
The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. There is no evidence in the applicant's records which show the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board’s 15-year statute of limitation. However, the statements do not provide sufficient evidence as a basis to upgrade the applicant's discharge to an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001225C070205
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. He states that his recruiter lied to him about being able to have the government relocate his family with him at his first duty station. A punitive discharge is authorized for offenses under Article 86, for periods of AWOL in excess of 30 days.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001227C070205
David W. Tucker | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant states, in effect, that his command did not update his records and as such the entries of a second Army Commendation Medal, the Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal, the Iraq Campaign Medal, two Overseas Service Bars, and the Texas Adjutant General's Individual Award were omitted from the 29 October 2005 DD Form 214. The 29 October 2005 DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001229C070205
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 August 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060001229 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. Rowland Heflin | |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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001234C070205
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his discharge document to show award of the Korea Defense Service Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, and one Overseas Service Bar. In addition, the evidence of records shows that service in Vietnam and the Persian Gulf (i.e., Operation Desert Storm) of periods less than 6 months duration, which otherwise meets the requirements for the award of overseas service bars, may be combined to determine the total number of overseas service bars...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001235C070205
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 August 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060001235 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 DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). Headquarters, United States Army Vietnam Special...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001237C070205
James Hastie | |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 all awards and decorations to which he may be entitled. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged errors now under consideration on 14 September 1968; therefore, the time for the applicant to file a request...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001240C070205
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Purple Heart, the Army Commendation Medal, and a certificate of appreciation. He requests that items 5a (Grade, Rate or Rank) and 5b (Pay Grade) on his DD Form 214 be corrected to specialist four/pay grade E-4; and that item 8 (Place of Birth) on his DD Form 214 be corrected to show Detroit, Michigan. The applicant provides two applications; orders and an award certificate for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001242C070205
The applicant requests, in three separate applications, award of the Valorous Unit Award (VUA), Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation (ROKPUC), and the Korean Defense Service Medal (KDSM). The evidence of record confirms the applicant was not assigned to the 18th Infantry Regiment until 27 December 1967, which was 17 days after the ending date of the period for which the unit was authorized the VUA. Although members of the unit may wear the award while serving with the unit, only...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001243C070205
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 September 2004 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060001243 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, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show the award of six Army Achievement Medals (AAMs), the Southwest Asia Service Medal,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001249C070205
Department of the Army, Company C, 1st Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment General Orders Number 97-007, dated 28 April 1997, show that the applicant received another reduction in pay grade to pay grade PFC/E-3 for inefficiency. On 8 October 1999, the applicant was discharged from the ARNG and the United States Army Reserve (USAR). Unless an absence is authorized, a Soldier failing to attend a scheduled drill will be charged with an unexcused absence.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001258C070205
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show the award of the Legion of Merit (LOM), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM), and the Joint Meritorious Unit Award (JMUA) (2nd Award). Evidence of record shows that the applicant was on active duty during the period of eligibility for award of the GWOTSM; therefore, he is entitled to this award and correction of his military records to show this award. Evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001259C070205
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show that he was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), the Army Achievement Medal (AAM), and the Cold War Recognition Certificate. He also requests that he be awarded any additional awards and medals to which he is entitled based on his service and that item 5 (Overseas Service), of his DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record – Part II), be corrected to show that he served 5 months in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001260C070205
The applicant requests that he be awarded the Good Conduct Medal (GCMDL) and all other awards he is authorized for his service. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) as amended provides that the National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service for any period between 27 July 1950 through 27 July 1954, 1 January 1961 through 14 August 1974, 2 August 1990 through 30 November 1995 and 11 September 2001 to a date to be determined. After carefully examining the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001263C070205
Scott Faught | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that his award of the Purple Heart, Air Medal and Bronze Star Medal be added to his DD Form 214 separation document. The evidence confirms the applicant was awarded a Purple Heart, Air Medal and Bronze Star Medal during his tour of duty in Vietnam, which were all omitted from his separation document.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001268C070205
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 August 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060001268 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. James Hastie | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001269C070205
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 2 February 1979, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he be furnished a discharge under other than honorable conditions. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 13 February 1979 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service, in lieu of court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001272
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be granted constructive credit for his Master of Science degree in genetics and molecular biology from Adelphi University, and his Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine degree from Tulane University. The applicant provides his orders to active duty, dated 17 March 2003, and diplomas and transcripts for his Master of Science degree from Adelphi University, his Master of Public Health from Tulane University, and his Doctor of Medicine from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001276C070205
The applicant requests removal of General Officer Memorandum of Record (GOMOR) from his official military personnel file (OMPF) and reconsideration by a Special Selection Board (SSB) for promotion consideration to chief warrant officer three under the 2004 and 2005 criteria. The applicant contends that the DASEB denied his request for removal of the GOMOR and that prior to his second consideration by the chief warrant officer three promotion board he requested that the DASEB reconsider...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001279C070205
The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge document be corrected to show two awards of the Army Commendation Medal and award of the Combat Action Badge. The applicant contends, in effect, that his discharge document should be corrected to show two awards of the Army Commendation Medal and award of the Combat Action Badge because the awards had not been processed to completion at the time his discharge document was issued. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001282C070205
The applicant states he was misinformed as to his eligibility for promotion while serving in his TPU (Troop Program Unit) captain’s position. On 30 June 1995 his request for transfer from the Engineer Branch to the Civil Affairs Branch, in the specialty skill identifier (SSI) 38A, was approved. The applicant was promoted to major upon his transfer to the IRR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001289C070205
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his discharge document to show award of the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany clasp and Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to correction of his records to show this service medal. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to correction of his records to show this service medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001293C070205
The evidence shows that the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9, for drug abuse - rehabilitation failure. The separation code of "JKK" specified the narrative reason for discharge as "misconduct, such as abuse of illegal drugs" and the authority for discharge under this SPD was "Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14-12c(2). The additional separation code of "JPC" specified the narrative reason for discharge as "drug abuse – rehabilitation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001295C070205
an ROTC Cadet Command Form 131-R (Cadet Action Request) dated 6 May 2003; Exhibit-10. The applicant was alleged to have used marijuana on 26 April 2003; on 30 April 2003, the applicant’s PMS requested approval to conduct urinalysis testing on the applicant; on 1 May 2003, the applicant provided a urinalysis sample; and also on 1 May 2003, the applicant’s PMS notified the applicant that disenrollment from the ROTC program was being initiated due to his alleged marijuana use on or about 26...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001297C070205
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Accordingly, he was honorably discharged on 23 September 1982, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for misconduct – fraudulent entry (concealment of prior service). The evidence of record shows that the applicant was discharged from his BCT unit and never completed his IET.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001298C070205
The applicant requests reconsideration of the previous Board action to include award of a second Purple Heart. He states he knows that the applicant received wounds to his chest and arm in ground action. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to support a correction of the records to show award of a second Purple Heart at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001301C070205
The applicant's military service record shows that he was inducted into the U.S. Army on 19 September 1966. Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides, in pertinent part, that the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation is awarded by the Vietnamese government as a unit award for meritorious service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the applicant the Good Conduct Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001306C070205
The applicant requests that his records be corrected by showing he was promoted to the pay grade of E-4. Army Regulation 635-5 (Personnel Separations), in effect at the time, provided that all available records will be used for preparing the DD Form 214, including the DA Form 24 (Service Record), and the DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record). The applicant signed his DD Form 214 at the time of his separation, attesting to its accuracy which showed his grade as PFC (P) E-3.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001317C070205
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 31 August 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060001317 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. 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, at any time after the charges...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001318C070205
The applicant requests that his records be corrected by upgrading his discharge. On 7 November 1973, the appropriate separation authority approved the applicant’s request for discharge for the good of the service, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 10, and directed his reduction to the lowest enlisted grade and the issuance of an undesirable discharge. On 19 April 1979, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's petition to upgrade his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001319C070205
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show his rank was corporal at the time of his separation. There is no evidence in the available records showing that the applicant was downgraded to the rank of private first class prior to his discharge from the USAR on 30 September 1960. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that he was promoted to the rank of corporal on 19 April...