ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001331C070205
The applicant requests, in effect, correction to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) and his records to show he served in Vietnam from approximately November 1970 to May 1971. The evidence of record further shows that based on his service and campaign participation in Vietnam the applicant is entitled to award of the Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze service star. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001338C070205
Rea M. Nuppenau | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, that Item 18 (Remarks) of his separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected by adding an entry that confirms he served in a combat zone in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. By regulation, the Item 18 entry for an active duty Soldier deployed with his or her unit will include the name of the country to which the member was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001339C070205
The applicant requests, in two separate applications that his narrative reason for separation, separation authority, and separation code be changed to a reason, authority and code that reflect separation pay entitlements. He states that the action was requested through the Department of the Army by an Administrative Separation Board hearing, and that the ADRB later determined that his narrative reason for separation was inequitable due to mitigating circumstances surrounding his discharge. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001342C070205
The applicant also states, in effect, that his discharge document shows his grade of rank as E- 3, but it should be E-4; In addition, his discharge document does not show that he was part of a special jump unit in Vietnam or that he was awarded the Purple Heart. Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides, in pertinent part, for award of the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. issuing the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001357C070205
The applicant requests that his discharge be upgraded. On 8 February 1972 the applicant was separated with an undesirable discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212. On 15 November 1977 and 24 July 1978 the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's petitions to upgrade her discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001370C070205
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 October 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060001370 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 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)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001378C070205
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 August 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060001378 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, his records be corrected to show he was promoted to pay grade E-4 before his release from active duty. His punishment was reduction to pay grade E-2, 14 days of extra duty, and 14...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001384C070205
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that the reason for his under other than honorable conditions discharge be changed and that his discharge be upgraded to honorable 2. The evidence of record shows the applicant's request for discharge was approved and he was discharged accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001401C070205
On 13 May 1964, the applicant’s commander submitted a recommendation to discharge the applicant from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 for unfitness. 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 determined that the 3 year limit on filing to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001407C070205
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Bronze Star Medal. The applicant participated in three campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which entitles him to award of the Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze service stars. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error now under consideration on 23 April 1972; therefore, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001411C070205
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 September 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060001411 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. Table 3-1 (U.S. Army reentry eligibility codes) of Army Regulation 601-210 states that RE-1 applies to persons who are considered qualified for reentry or continuous service at time of separation. This includes...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001418C070205
Rea M. NuppenauMember The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. On 23 April 1984, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB), after carefully considering the applicant's overall record of service, and the issues he raised, 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001421C070205
The applicant states, in effect, that she was notified of her eligibility for promotion to 1LT in February 2003, and she completed the required Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) in June 2003, and as a result she met the promotion requirements at that time. This official confirms the effective date of the applicant's appointment into the USAR was 7 March 2002, which made her Promotion Eligibility Date (PED) to 1LT 6 March 2004. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant did not meet...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001425C070205
David K. Haasenritter | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant’s complete military records are not available to the Board. Upon application, any such service member may be awarded the ICM in lieu of the GWOTEM for such service; however, no service member shall be entitled to award of the ICM and the GWOTEM for the same act, achievement or period of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001427C070205
The applicant’s service and VA medical records, as well as MEB/PEB documents and TDRL evaluations, were not available for Board review. The applicant’s spouse contends that VA doctors provided medical updates to Fort Bragg medical officials for a second TDRL evaluation. The applicant’s disability rating is being based upon his condition as it was at the time he was placed on the TDRL.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001429C070205
The applicant's second DD Form 214 does not show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. Therefore, there is sufficient evidence to show that he is entitled to award of the Purple Heart and correction of his records to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds sustained in the Republic of Vietnam on 6 November 1968 and the Republic of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001436C070205
Rowland C. Heflin | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that his Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) rated disability for hypertension be approved for Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC). Without evidence to establish a direct, causal relationship to the applicant’s VA rated disabilities to war or the simulation of war, there is insufficient basis in which to grant his request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001442C070205
They do not provide evidence that the applicant was attached to an infantry unit. The applicant completed a qualifying period of service for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal on 22 February 1970. 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 1 March 1967 to 22 February 1970; b. showing that he is entitled to three bronze service stars on his Vietnam Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001444C070205
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 August 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060001444 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 | 20060001445C070205
Gerald J. Purcell | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant provides the denial of his request to reconsider his CRSC application, military medical records showing that he was given physical profile limitations because of hearing loss, and VA rating decisions. Tinnitus is the medical term for "hearing" noises in your ears when there is no outside source of the sounds.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001446C070205
Headquarters, U.S. Army Training Center and Fort Leonard Wood Special Orders Number 261 dated 17 September 1968 released the applicant from active duty on 20 September 1968. Records show the applicant completed training in MOS 91A and was awarded PMOS 91A. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence as a basis to correct his DD Form 214 to show he held a PMOS as a helicopter gunner.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001447C070205
The applicant requests that his Federal Recognition promotion date to captain be corrected to show 28 June 2005. Evidence further shows that the applicant's official military personnel records contained an administrative error which resulted in the delay of the processing of the applicant's promotion and award of permanent Federal Recognition for promotion to the grade of captain. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001450C070205
The applicant was honorably discharged from the USAR on 2 August 1994. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the NDSM 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. The evidence of record shows the applicant served in the USAR from July 1989 to August 1994.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001459C070205
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). Although records show the applicant was an Infantryman assigned to an Infantry unit in the Republic of Vietnam, there is insufficient evidence in the available records and the applicant did not provide sufficient evidence, to show he served in active ground combat while performing duties in the Republic of Vietnam. Evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001461C070205
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 6 October 1981 the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's petition to upgrade his discharge. 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 have been preferred, submit a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001463C070205
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show all of his active duty service. The DD Form 214 only reflects active duty service; Soldiers placed on the TDRL are not performing active military service. Since the applicant did not perform active duty after 31 July 1990 and was placed on the TDRL on 1 August 1990, his DD Form 214 correctly shows his separation date as 31 July 1990.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001466C070205
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a general discharge. He served as a supply clerk and was released from active duty on 29 April 1972. The applicant was discharged with a discharge under other than honorable conditions on 11 October 1977 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206, for misconduct due to conviction by civil court.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001467C070205
The spouse MUST NOT SIGN this statement before the member makes the SBP election and signs the form. By a letter, dated 11 August 2006, the Board analyst requested that the applicant clarify whether her spouse had concurred with her election not to participate in the SBP or with her election to participate in the SBP based on full gross pay without supplemental SBP. The applicant’s spouse submitted a written statement on 24 August 2006 concurring with the applicant’s election not to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001470C070205
The applicant's military service records show that he enlisted in the U.S. Army on 5 October 1965. The applicant's DD Form 214, issued at the time of his separation, shows in Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) that he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar. The applicant's records contain a copy of Headquarters, 13th Supply...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001479C070205
Accordingly, the applicant was discharged on 7 December 1976 with an undesirable discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, paragraph 13-5a(4) for unfitness due to an established pattern for shirking. 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. Therefore, there is insufficient basis to waive the statute of limitations for timely filing or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001489C070205
The evidence of record shows the applicant enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve under the DEP on 16 May 1981 and was discharged on 8 September 1981, which is a period of 3 months and 23 days. Although there is no evidence of record which shows the applicant was issued a DD Form 214 for his period of active duty service from 9 September 1981 to 30 June 1983, he should have been issued one. As a result, the Board recommends that the DD Form 214 of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001491C070205
There is no evidence in the available records that shows the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action during World War II. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain an 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 that he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal (based on award of the Combat...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001498C070205
James R. Hastie | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show he completed 20 years of qualifying service for a Reserve retirement. Regrettably, the mere fact the law was enacted 12 years after he was retired for disability prior to completing 20 years of qualifying service for a Reserve retirement is an insufficient basis on which to grant the relief requested.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001501C070205
The applicant adds, in effect, that he now has a record of his medical treatment in July 1945, while he was an in-patient in the U.S. Army Hospital at Aalen, Germany. 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 Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20050001350, on 13 October 2005. In the applicant's original request he acknowledges that he did not report the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001502C070205
The applicant states that he is currently in the Air Force Reserve and he has tried to enlist in the [Regular] Air Force, but his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) has a RE code of RE- 3. He was released from active duty on 25 June 2000 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 4 at the completion of his required active service in the rank of specialist. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001503C070205
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 August 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060001503 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 his records to show his new social security number (SSN). Although the applicant has been issued a new SSN, he served on and was released from active duty in the Regular Army with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001505C070205
Alice Muellerweiss | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. 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 wounds sustained on 14 January 1944 while in Italy.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001522
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show that he was called to active duty under the Retired Aviators Program in the rank of major. The applicant could voluntarily withdraw from the Retired Aviators Program, apply for reappointment as a major in the United States Army Reserve, and then reapply for the Retired Aviators Program; or c. The Army Board for Correction of Military Records could direct Human Resources Command Alexandria to promote the applicant to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001539C070205
In summary, he stated that he went AWOL two times and that he went AWOL the second time because he was “sick of not doing anything” and “The army does nothing but sit around.” He stated that he wanted out of the Army and that if he stayed in he would probably get into drugs and go AWOL again. On 10 September 1974, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he be furnished an undesirable discharge. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001541C070205
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar, the “UNQ (BAR)” [Browning Automatic Rifle]; the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar, the Good Conduct Medal, and the Presidential Unit Citation with First Oak Leaf Cluster. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001555C070205
James Hastie | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. There is no evidence in the available records which shows that the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. There is no evidence in the applicant's service personnel records which shows that he was wounded or injured a result of hostile action in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001562C070205
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) be corrected: to show all awards, decorations and medals he is authorized; all service schools he completed; and that he was assigned to the 6th Ranger Company. The applicant provides: a. The applicant is entitled to award of the Ranger Tab based upon his Certificate of Training issued by the US Army Infantry School showing he successfully completed Ranger Training with the 6th...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001565C070205
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 16 January 1990 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635- 200, chapter 10, for the good of the service, in lieu of court-martial. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001574C070205
The applicant requests, in effect, that his General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR) be removed from his Performance (P) fiche and transferred to his Restricted (R) fiche of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The last Colonel's promotion board did not select him for promotion, and he believed that despite his otherwise outstanding record, this GOMOR was the reason for his non-selection. Letters (memorandums) of reprimand, admonition, or censure may be the subject of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001580C070205
Karmin S. Jenkins | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. On 27 July 1972 the discharge authority approved the request for discharge under Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. 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 have been preferred, submit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001584C070205
There is no evidence the applicant received the first award of the Good Conduct Medal. The applicant participated in two campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which entitles him to award of the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the first award of the Good Conduct Medal for the period 20 November 1969 through 21 July 1971; and b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001592C070205
He completed his basic combat training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, and was transferred to Fort Gordon, Georgia, to undergo his advanced individual training (AIT) as a Radio Relay Carrier Attendant in MOS 31M10. He was awarded MOS 31M upon completion of his AIT, served in Vietnam as a 31M, and returned to the United States for assignment, after which he reenlisted for a period of 6 years in MOS 31M for a VRB. As a result, the Board further determined that there is no evidence provided...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001593C070205
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 20 September 1973, the applicant was discharged from active duty under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10 for the good of the service with an undesirable discharge. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001594C070205
Based on the criteria and the date the award was approved, the applicant is therefore not entitled to award of the Combat Action Ribbon and to have it added to his WD AGO Form 53-55. To be awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Army equivalent of the Combat Action Ribbon, a Soldier must have held an infantry MOS and served in that MOS in active ground combat while assigned or attached to an infantry unit of brigade, regimental or smaller size. Therefore, based on a lack of evidence to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060001597C070205
The regulation states that rating officials must prepare complete accurate and fully-considered evaluation reports. Paragraph 2-9 states that the rater’s primary role is that of evaluation, focusing on performance and performance counseling. The rater will counsel the rated NCO on his or her duty performance and professional development throughout the rating period.