ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012717
x The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, that Item 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation) of his 27 April 1987 Separation Document (DD Form 214) be changed to reflect a more favorable discharge. There is no indication in the record that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012720
There is no evidence in the available records which shows the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board within its 15-year statute of limitations. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. Although the applicant contends that there was a breach of contract and that he was told he would be able to obtain his funeral directors license, evidence of record shows he was sent to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012721C071029
A review of the available records fails to show that the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200 further provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. However, there is no evidence in the available records, nor has the applicant submitted any evidence, that supports his contentions of racial discrimination or prejudice...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012724
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 April 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060012724 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 correction of item 22c (Foreign and/or Sea Service) on his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his dates of service in Vietnam. A DA Form 137 (Installation Clearance Record)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012725
The applicant requests that his records be corrected by adjusting his date of rank (DOR) to second lieutenant to 18 August 2003. National Guard Bureau Form 337 shows that on 7 November 2005, the applicant was appointed in the Oregon National Guard in the rank of second lieutenant. Orders 101-035 dated 11 April 2006 shows that the applicant was promoted to the rank of captain in the Oregon National Guard.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012727C071108
The applicant's DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) does not list the Bronze Star Medal with “V” Device as an authorized award. The applicant's Enlisted Qualification Record (DA Form 20) shows that he served in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) from 14 October 1971 through 20 April 1972, and that during his RVN tour he was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, performing duties in MOS 11C, Team Leader. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012730C071029
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. There is no indication, however, that any “physical incapacity” requiring reassignment from an infantry unit would have been related to “placing a bandage on the nose or area of the face” of the FSM. There is no indication that the “physical incapacity” was the result of being wounded in action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012732
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 MARCH 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060012732 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. Evidence of record shows that the applicant went AWOL on 1 February 1989 and was subsequently dropped from the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012734
The applicant requests, in effect, that his military records be corrected to show the award of the Bronze Star Medal with V (for Valor) Device, and any unit citations that he is eligible for. The DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) that was issued to him at the time of his release from active duty shows that he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012735
The applicant's military service records contain a DD Form 214, with an effective date of 15 October 2004. The evidence of record shows the applicant entered active duty, completed advanced individual training in MOS 45K, and was awarded PMOS 45K. The evidence of record shows that on 26 June 2003 the applicant reenlisted for training in MOS 15Y.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012736
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 March 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060012736 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. x The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. His Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) is void of any orders or other documents that indicate he was ever...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012737
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Evidence of record clearly shows the applicant elected full former spouse coverage under the RCSBP on 1 November 1994, and that he elected Option C. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his military records to show that he properly elected full former spouse coverage under the RCSBP, and that he elected Option C. Upon the service member reaching age 60 and receiving Retired Pay,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012738
While the Board does not doubt the veracity of the applicants claim that he was a prisoner of war for over 26 months, evidence of record shows that he was only a prisoner of war from 17 July 1952 to 29 August 1953. He is also entitled to award of the Prisoner of War Medal, and correction of his military records to show the award of the Prisoner of War Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. correcting...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012741
The applicant requests that she be issued a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for her active duty service. Since the applicant enlisted under the Civilian Acquired Skills Program, and she did not complete 90 days of continuous active duty, there is no basis for granting her request for a DD Form 214. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012743C071029
The evidence of record includes military medical treatment records and OTSG Hospital Admission Records confirming that the applicant was hospitalized and treated for trench foot, deafness, and psychoneurosis/anxiety while on active duty. The applicant's military record is void of any entries or medical treatment records that indicate he received and/or was treated for a shrapnel wound while serving on active duty. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012744
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. In this case, the ABCMR will conduct a review of the merits of the case to determine if it would be in the interest of justice to excuse the applicants failure to timely file. There is no evidence in his military records, and the applicant did not provide any evidence which shows that he was entitled to a promotion from SSG to SFC.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012745
Therefore, his records should be corrected to show these awards. Evidence shows that the applicants 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 of Occupation Campaign Medal with Germany Clasp, the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars, and the Honorable Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012745C071108
Item 5 (Award Code) of the applicant’s DA Form 1577 does not show award of the Purple Heart. In the absence of such evidence, there is insufficient basis to grant award of the Purple Heart in this case. Therefore, his records should be corrected to show these awards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012749
On 27 February 1986, the applicant submitted a statement acknowledging that he had been advised by counsel of the basis for the contemplated action to discharge him under the provisions of Chapter 5, paragraph 5-13 of Army Regulation 635-200 for a personality disorder. On 21 March 1986, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 5, paragraph 5-13 of Army Regulation 635-200 due to a personality disorder and assigned an RE code of RE-3. These individuals can best advise a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012751
x The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. It states, in pertinent part, that a bronze service star is authorized with this award for each RVN campaign a member is credited with participating in while serving in the RVN. In this case, the evidence of record includes no indication that the applicant was ever wounded/injured in action, or that he was ever treated for a combat related wound/injury.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012754
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 April 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060012754 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 medical evidence of record which shows the applicant was wounded as a result of hostile action on 8 April 1967 in Vietnam is accepted as sufficient evidence on which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012755
x The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant's Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) is void of any orders, or other documents that show he was ever recommended for or awarded the CIB or Driver's Badge by proper authority while serving on active duty. However, his records are void of any orders or other documents confirming he met the qualifications for or that he was ever recommended for or awarded the Driver's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012758C071029
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. Further, an OTSG Hospital Admission Record on file confirms the applicant was treated by military medical personnel in Korea for a wound to abdomen he received as a result of enemy action. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him the Purple Heart, for being wounded in action in Korea on 19 August 1950; by showing he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012759C071029
The applicant states, in effect, that he is entitled to the GWOTEM based on his combat service in Afghanistan and that the ARCOM he was awarded was not included in the list of awards contained in Item 13 of his DD Form 214. The evidence of record confirms the applicant received two awards of the ARCOM for meritorious service, and based on his 3 years of active duty service, which included 4 months and 25 days of service in the authorized AOE of Afghanistan, he is entitled to both the GWOTSM...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012760C071029
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 March 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060012760 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. Subsequent to the completion of the board of officers hearing, the applicant's defense counsel submitted a memorandum to the separation authority requesting the applicant's separation be suspended based on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012762
Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned reentry codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge. There is no evidence in the applicant's records, and the applicant has provided no evidence, to show that his discharge was unjust.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012763
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant served in infantry duties while assigned to an infantry unit when it engaged in active ground combat; therefore, he is entitled to award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, effective 14 July 1968, the first date he was wounded and correction of his military records to show the award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012768C071029
The applicant requests, in effect, that the narrative reason for his discharge be changed from Unsuitability (Personality Disorder) to Disability (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and that he be granted a medical retirement. Chapter 13, in effect at the time, provided the authority to separate members for unsuitability (personality disorder). Thus, there is insufficient evidence showing he suffered from a disabling mental condition at the time of his discharge that would have...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012769C071029
The applicant's Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) is void of any orders or other documents that show the applicant was ever recommended for or awarded the PH by proper authority while serving on active duty. It also contains no medical treatment records that show he was ever treated for a combat-related wound while serving in the RVN. However, absent any evidence of record that confirms he wounded as a result of enemy action, that he treated for a combat related wound by military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012770
The applicant requests his discharge be changed to an Honorable Discharge. On 3 April 1978, the applicant was discharged with an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions discharge. This Board does not grant relief by upgrading a discharge characterization solely for the purpose of enabling a person to take advantage of Department of Veterans Affairs benefits.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012773
The applicant requests, in effect, that his military records be corrected to show the award of the Purple Heart. The applicant contends that his military records should be corrected to show the award of the Purple Heart. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his military records to show the award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012777
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant is requesting correction of an alleged error which occurred on 1 November 1991, the date of his discharge from the Regular Army. Therefore, he is entitled to award of the Good Conduct Medal for the period 14 June 1990 to 1 November 1991, and correction of his military records to show the award of the Good Conduct Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012778
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. 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. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012779C071029
Fields | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The applicant’s contentions and his prior good service have been carefully considered; however, considering the length of his AWOL they provide an insufficient basis on which to grant the relief requested.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012781
On or about 25 May 1989, the applicant voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the Service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Personnel), Chapter 10 (Discharge in Lieu of Trial by Court-Martial). 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 Conditions Discharge Certificate. Therefore, there is insufficient basis to waive the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012782
The applicant provides a copy of his mobilization orders, his unit's mobilization orders and DD Form 214 in support of this application. Category 3: Applies to Soldiers currently mobilized under the provisions of section 12302 of Title 10 United States Code, partial mobilization, executing a CONUS-based mission and who request a transition to COTTAD orders to fill a valid requirement. The applicant's contentions that his records should be amended to show that he completed 587 days of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012783
x The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. By regulation, the deployed service of an active duty Soldier should be documented with an entry in Item 18 of the DD Form 214. In this case, the following entry should be added to Item 18 of the applicant's DD Form 214 to document his service in Kuwait: "SERVICE IN KUWAIT FROM 20041228-20050228".
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012785
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. There are no orders in the applicant's service personnel records awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. by awarding the applicant the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 28 October 1965 through 29 July 1967; and b. amending his DD Form 214 to add the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012788C071029
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM), Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), and an additional bronze service star to denote his participation in a total of 2 campaigns in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN). The evidence of record confirms that based on the applicant’s service and campaign participation in the RVN, he is entitled to the RVN Campaign Medal with 1960 Device, RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation and 2 bronze service stars with his VSM. As...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012789
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show that he served 20 years of active duty. The applicant concurred with his 15 September 1987 PEBs recommendation to be released from active duty and be placed on the TDRL and waived a formal hearing of his case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012792
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests award of the Humanitarian Service Medal for participation in the Air Florida crash recovery in 1982. The records show the applicant was on active duty at the time of an approved significant military act or operation of a humanitarian nature.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012793
The applicant requests that the entries at Item 11 (Primary Specialty) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty) be corrected. The records show the applicant entered active duty on 16 February 1973, completed training, and was awarded the MOS 11B. Item 11, on the 28 February 1995 DD Form 214, shows service in MOS 11B5O of 0 years and 0 months and in MOS 63B5O of 17 years and 2 months.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012796
He was honorably discharged from active duty on 18 February 1982 for the purpose of immediate reenlistment. He requested that the discharge be under honorable conditions. The applicant submitted a personal character reference in support of his claim.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012814C071029
The applicant's record shows that he enlisted in the Regular Army and entered active duty on 25 February 1986. On 6 October 1988, the unit commander notified the applicant that separation action was being initiated on him under the provisions of chapter 14, Army Regulation 635-200, for a pattern of misconduct. An under other than honorable conditions discharge is normally considered appropriate for members separated under these provisions; however, the separation may direct a GD or HD if...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012815
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 April 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060012815 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. There is no evidence to show the applicant was ever treated for a wound while 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 | 20060012816C071108
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 March 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060012816 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 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant’s DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) shows that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012821
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of two Purple Hearts for wounds received in the Republic of Vietnam. 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. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012822
The FSM divorced M___ E___ in 1982. MEMBER NEVER CANCELED HIS SBP ELECTION AFTER HIS DIVORCE. The evidence of record shows he was not married to the applicant at the time of his death.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012823
The certificate provided by the applicant shows that he was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 3 February 1970 in the Republic of Vietnam. Evidence shows that the applicants 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 Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation and three...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060012825
The applicants personnel records contain Copy 2, Copy 4, and Copy 8 of his DD Form 214. Copy 2, Copy 4, and Copy 8 were filed in the Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ). The evidence of record shows that the applicant was separated from active duty under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9 for drug abuse in compliance with applicable regulations.