ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012595
The applicant further states that had he been told about the 12 month separation requirement, he would have waited the additional 2 months before reenlisting to ensure his eligibility for the PSEB. The Chief also stated that the Army granted an exception to policy to the 12 month waiting period for PSEB eligibility at the request of the ARNG on 24 February 2005, and that this policy is still currently in effect. However, the evidence of record includes the applicant's enlistment contract...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012600
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 April 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060012600 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 Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on 30...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012601C071029
The applicant requests, in effect, that the Presidential Unit Citation (Navy) be added to the list of authorized awards contained in Item 26 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his Separation Document (DD Form 214). The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. Item 26 of the applicant's DD Form 214, as amended in DD Forms 215 issued on 8 May 1996, 8 April 1997, and 9 June 1999, shows he earned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012604
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable or general discharge. As a result, the Board further determined that there is no evidence provided which shows that it would be in the interest of justice to excuse the applicant's failure to timely file this application within the 3-year statute of limitations...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012606
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. On 2 February 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 this Board's exhaustion requirement (Army Regulation 15-185, paragraph 2-8), effectively shortens that filing period, has...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012608C071029
On 23 March 1988, the separation authority approved the applicant's separation under the provisions of chapter 14, Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of Misconduct (Abuse of Illegal Drugs), and directed the applicant receive a GD. On 25 March 1988, the applicant was discharged accordingly. The separation authority may grant a GD or HD if it is warranted by the member's record of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012609C071029
The applicant states the Veterans’ Board of Appeal recently established that his injury was incurred during his term of active duty; therefore, he should have been discharged for medical reasons. It is considered medical opinion that once an ACL tears it does not heal, but it remains loose. There is insufficient evidence to show the applicant’s pre-existing knee injuries were permanently aggravated during the two weeks he was on active duty before he was placed on physical profile on 31...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012610
On 13 January 1976, the separation authority approved the applicants separation under the provisions of the EDP, and directed the applicant receive a GD. There is no indication in the record that the applicant applied for an upgrade of his discharge to the Army Discharge Review Board within its 15-year statute of limitations. The evidence of record confirms the applicant's separation processing under the provisions of the EDP was accomplished in accordance with the applicable regulation,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012612
The applicant requests, in effect, that the Humanitarian Service Medal be added to his separation document. The applicant provides a copy of a memorandum from the IG, CAARNG, dated 12 August 2003, which was in response to his request for assistance regarding the Humanitarian Service Medal for service during Operation Firebreak 1987. There is no indication in the applicants personnel records that he was awarded the Humanitarian Service Medal for service during the fires in Northern...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012614
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant served on active duty during two qualifying periods of service for award of the National Defense Service Medal. Therefore, the Board requests that the Army National Guard and the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the ARNG and DA records of the individual concerned by: a. amending his NGB Form 22 to show the award of the Army Achievement Medal; b. awarding him the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012623
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that all of his Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) rated disabilities that were caused by his burns be approved for Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC). Incurring disabilities while in a theater of operations or in training exercises is not, in and of itself, sufficient to grant a military retiree CRSC.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012625
The applicant requests, in effect, that block 19c (Date of Entry) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) that was issued at the time of his release from active duty on 15 November 1966 be corrected to show his date of entry was 3 March 1964. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of military records by the Secretary of the Army, acting through the ABCMR. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012627
The applicant requests that her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show she was awarded the Army Achievement Medal. In the absence of orders there is insufficient evidence to demonstrate that the applicant was properly awarded the Army Achievement Medal. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on 10 August 1993, the date of her release from active duty; therefore, the time for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012635
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show his dates of service in Vietnam. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his military records to show that his dates of service in Vietnam were from 18 April 1970 to 22 March 1971.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012646
The applicant requests, in effect, that his honorable discharge under the Trainee Discharge Program (TDP) after 3 months and 14 days of active duty service be changed to a retirement. There is no evidence in the applicants military records, and the applicant did not provide any evidence which conclusively shows any excessive violence or beatings by noncommissioned officers. There is no evidence in his military records, and the applicant failed to provide any evidence which would show that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012647
The applicant requests, in effect, that a review of his records be conducted to determine eligibility for awards listed on the NPRC (National Personnel Records Center) Letter, dated 10 July 2006, such as: the Bronze Star Medal, the Army Commendation Medal (4th Award) (correctly known as the Army Commendation Medal [3rd Oak Leaf Cluster]), the Combat Infantryman Badge, and the Cold War Medal. Item 33 (Decorations and Citations), of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012649
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Crew Chief Wings (correctly known as the Aircraft Crew Member Badge), the Door Gunner Medal, the Air Medal, two awards of the Purple Heart (correctly known as the Purple Heart with First Oak Leaf Cluster), the Good Conduct Medal, the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Pistol Bar, and the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar. There is no evidence in the available records which shows that the applicant was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012650
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release of Discharge be corrected by adding his awards in item 13 and his military education in item 14. The remainder of the sentence included reduction to pay grade E-1, a forfeiture of $1,600.00 per month for 3 months, and a bad conduct discharge. Good Conduct Medal for 11 October 1988 to 10 October 1991; c. Good Conduct Medal for 18 May 94-17 May 97; d. Army Commendation Medal awarded on 20 March 1997; and e. Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012659C071029
The applicant provided a Chronological Record of Medical Care indicating that on 17 September 1971 he was seen in the emergency room for pain in the back of the neck and headache from a history of neck injury in helicopter crash “3/15/71.” The document indicated he was doing well until this date (i.e., 17 September 1971) when he landed his helicopter roughly and jarred his neck. This document shows that, at the time of the applicant's assignment to the 174th Aviation Company, it was cited...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012660C071029
The applicant requests that Department of the Army Pamphlet (DA Pam) 672-1 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) be corrected to show G Troop, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, was awarded occupation credit for Japan. The applicant states he served in G Troop, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division from 6 July 1944 to 2 February 1946, and from 2 September 1945 to 9 January 1946 he was on occupation duty in Japan. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012661
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 May 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060012661 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 he be shown to have been retired from the Army Reserve (USAR) by reason of either completion of 20 qualifying years of service or under any available early separation program...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012663
Therefore, he is entitled to award of the Purple Heart and correction of his records to show this award. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this award. Record shows the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012670
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 March 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060012670 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. Further, he was advised by his military counsel that he could not completely advise him without these records. On 9 November 1993, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's petition to upgrade his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012672
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The Report Card and Form T-1 he provides indicate he obtained his GED on 15 May 1979, prior to his entry on active duty; however, this is not an official transcript and it is not verified by a record entry in Item 17 of his DA Form 2-1 or Item 16 of his DD Form 214, both of which he reviewed and authenticated at the time of his separation. In effect, his review of the DA Form 2-1 and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012674
x The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that he be awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him the GCMDL for the period of 14 September 1965 through 6 September 1968, while serving in the rank of specialist four (SP4), the RVNGC w/Palm Unit Citation and one silver service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012675
There are also no orders in his military records which awarded him the Purple Heart. However, his military records do not show that he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal for this period of 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 22 January 1968 to 21 January 1971 while serving as a sergeant; b. awarding him the Meritorious Unit Commendation and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012677
The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 7 February 1991, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he receive an under other than honorable conditions discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012679
His DA Form 3349 (Physical Profile) stated, in pertinent part, that he required an MEB based on category E scoring on the Speech Recognition in Noise Test (SPRINT). The SPD/RE Code Cross Reference Table shows that an RE code of 3 is the applicable RE code assigned for individuals separated for physical disability which existed prior to service. While it is clear that the applicant was granted a waiver for his hearing loss in order to enlist in the Army, evidence of record clearly shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012681C071029
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be provided the $15,000.00 reenlistment bonus he was promised in conjunction with his six year enlistment in the United States Army Reserve (USAR) of 16 May 2005, or that his reenlistment contract be reduced to one year. On 16 May 2005, the applicant enlisted in the USAR for six years. The applicant's contention that he should either receive the $15,000 Prior Service Enlistment Bonus promised in his reenlistment contract of 16 May 2005, or that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012682
Exhibit B - Military Personnel Records (including advisory opinion, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that his lost leave be restored and that he be reimbursed for this leave. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by restoring 14 days of lost leave to the applicant and reimbursing him for this leave.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012683C071108
The applicant provides a copy of an Enlistment Reservation Sheet, undated; USAREC Form 1150-R-E (Statement of Understanding - Army Policy, USAREC Addendum to DD Form 1966 Series), dated 11 May 1999; DA Form 3286-59 (Statement for Enlistment, U.S. Army Enlistment Program, U.S. Army Delayed Enlistment Program), Annex A, dated 11 May 1999; DA Form 3286-67 (Statement of Understanding, Army Policy), Annex B, dated 11 May 1999; DA Form 3286-70 (Addendum to Statements for Enlistment,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012684
The applicant requests, in effect, to receive a refund of all remaining Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) spouse premiums withheld from his military retired pay after the death of his first wife until SBP coverage was reactivated after his second marriage. The applicant's record contains a DA Form 4240 (Data for Payment of Retired Army Personnel), dated 28 August 1980. The applicant did not file within the 3-year statute of limitations; however, based on the available evidence, it would be in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012685C071108
On 1 May 1979, the separation authority approved the applicant’s request for discharge and directed that he receive an under other than honorable discharge certificate. On 25 May 1979, the applicant was discharged accordingly. The discharge proceedings were conducted in accordance with law and regulations applicable at the time and the character of the discharge is commensurate with the applicant's overall record of military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012687
The applicant requests, in effect, that his general, under honorable conditions discharge (GD) of 14 June 2001 be changed to a medical discharge. He further states that he should have been medically discharged instead of being separated for misconduct under the provisions of chapter 14, Army Regulation 635-200. On 8 May 2001, the applicants unit commander notified him that separation action was being initiated to separate him under the provisions of chapter 14-12c, Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012688
They have pursued his appeal through Congress and due to "certain reasons unknown" the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) will have to take 10 months to conduct an investigation before his son will be compensated and the entire illegal separations packet from the Army will occur. On 11 Apr 2006, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of chapter 5-17 of Army Regulation (AR) 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012689
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 May 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060012689 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'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012690
The applicant enrolled in the MGIB on 13 June 2000, as was required for eligibility of the ACF incentive. She also stated that the applicant's contract reflects $50,000, which included $19,296.00, which was the basic rate of the MGIB when the applicant entered active duty on 11 June 2000, and the remainder $30,704.00 was her ACF incentive. The evidence of record confirms the applicant enlisted in June 2000, and there is insufficient evidence to show she was not advised that the $50,000...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012694
The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge (UD), characterized as under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC), be upgraded. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. However, there is no evidence in the available records, and the applicant has provided no evidence, to show that he requested assistance for this problem prior to his discharge or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012697
The applicant requests that his military records be corrected to show the award of the Purple Heart. The majority of the applicants military records are not available for review. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing he was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 19 February 1953 while serving in Korea and by awarding him the Republic of Korea Korean War Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012698
The application submitted in this case is dated 26 August 2006. The applicant's service personnel records show she enlisted in the United States Army Reserves on 24 August 1950. Item 22c (Foreign and/or Sea Service) of the applicant's DD Form 214 does not show evidence of foreign service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012701
Title 10, U.S. Code, Section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. The separation authority approved the recommendations and on 12 February 1986 the applicant was separated with a general discharge under honorable conditions. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on 12 February 1986, the date of the discharge;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012702C071108
On 10 May 1973, the separation authority approved the applicant’s request for discharge and directed that he receive an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. 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 that the applicant requested discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012703
The applicant provides his DD Form 2656, an e-mail, dated 23 August 2006, from DFAS to the applicant, and documentation that his spouse declined SBP coverage for spouse and children on 4 August 2005 in support of this application. Evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant elected not to participate in the SBP, and that his spouse concurred with his election, and that this spousal concurrence was witnessed by two individuals. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012704C071029
Therefore, in effect, when Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) Docket Number AC94-12940 stated he had tested positive for marijuana use in February 1987 the Board relied on incorrect information in determining that he failed to submit sufficient evidence to warrant setting aside his bad conduct discharge. The applicant provides a DD Form 293 (Application for the Review of Discharge from the Armed Forces of the Untied States); one page of a court order; a 9 September 2003...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012705
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 April 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060012705 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 the following items to be corrected on her DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty): Item 1 (Last Name- First Name- Middle Name) to show her first and last name as M____ O____W_____...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012708C071029
The applicant states, in effect, that at the time of his retirement, he and his wife were not told that they had 3 years to terminate the SBP. Absent any evidence showing the applicant was not provided or not afforded access to briefings regarding his SBP participation prior to his retirement, or the information pertaining to the SBP participating termination option provided in Public Law 105-85 subsequent to his retirement, there is an insufficient evidentiary basis to support terminating...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012709
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. She had completed 2 years, 7 months, and 6 days of active military service during the period under review. As a result, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error injustice to this Board expired on 9 December 1999.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012711
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. In his request for discharge, the applicant indicated that he understood that by requesting discharge, he was admitting guilt to the charge against him, or to a lesser included offense that also authorized the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge. On 7 April 1986, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he be issued an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012713C071029
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army and entered active duty on 25 September 1964, at the age of 18 years and 10 months. The evidence of record confirms the applicant's separation processing was accomplished in accordance with the applicable regulation in effect at the time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012714
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge, characterized as under other than honorable conditions, be upgraded to honorable and that his service in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) be verified. On 26 July 1972, after consulting with counsel, the applicant submitted a voluntary request for discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Personnel Separations), chapter 10. Army policy states that although an honorable or general...