ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013156
Fields Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. DFAS initially enrolled the applicant's spouse and children in SBP at the time of his retirement. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that the applicant submitted a DD Form 2656-9 to DFAS on 5 September 2006, to authorize the addition of his spouse to his SBP coverage.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013164
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 March 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060013164 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 United States Army Reserve (USAR) discharge orders and Honorable Discharge Certificate to show his social security number as ###-42-####. Therefore, his discharge orders and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013173
The applicant requests a correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to add the Purple Heart. This document show the unit to which the applicant was assigned was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation for the period 1 August 1967 to 31 October 1969 by Department of the Army General Orders 53, dated 1970. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013175
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 May 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060013175 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. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Although the FSM retired in 1970, there is no evidence to show he enrolled in the SBP when it was established in 1972. Since the records at DFAS show the FSM did not make an SBP election prior...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013182
The regulation states that the Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the Army of the United States, distinguished himself or herself by heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. The evidence of record confirms the eighth digit of the applicants SSAN is 9 and not 4, as is currently listed in these orders, as evidenced by the SSAN entry on the applicant's DA Form 2-1, his DD Form 214, and on documents on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013189C070205
Army Regulation 27-10 states, in pertinent part, that enlisted Soldiers (E-5 and above) and officers may petition the DASEB for transfer of records of nonjudicial punishment from the performance to the restricted portion of the OMPF. There was no other record of misconduct committed by the applicant or any record of nonjudicial punishment given to the applicant since the Article 15 was imposed on 7 October 1993. Nevertheless, on 1 December 2000, he was promoted to sergeant first class...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013196
There are no orders in the applicants military service records which show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. The evidence of record shows that the applicant's high frequency hearing loss is documented in his military service records. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show award of the Vietnam Service Medal with 4 bronze service stars and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013197
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 April 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060013197 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) to show his date of birth as 10 April 1944; his name to include his middle initial "E";...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013198C071029
The applicant requests, in two separate applications, that his discharge be upgraded; that his social security number (SSN) on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to read 325-__-____; and that the date of entry on his DD Form 214 be corrected to read 5 September 1967. The applicant’s DD Form 214 shows his SSN as 355-__-____ and shows he was inducted on 6 September 1967. Because the last evidence of record shows the applicant used...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013202
The applicant requests, in effect, that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to an honorable or general discharge. On 2 December 1981, the applicant requested a discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel). The evidence of record also shows that the applicant failed to complete the training he requested when he enlisted in the Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013211
The applicant requests, in effect, that his general discharge (under honorable conditions) be upgraded to honorable. The evidence of record shows that, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on active duty on 23 August 1979, and his character of service was honorable during his first enlistment when he completed 2 years, 6 months, and 3 days active service before he was discharged for immediate reenlistment. Soldiers are advised at the place of their separation that it is their...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013213
On 20 August 1986, the applicant was discharged accordingly. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. The applicant was separated from the military for concealing his arrest record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013214
The applicant requests, in effect, that his military records be corrected to show his rank and pay grade as specialist/E-4. There is no evidence in the available records and the applicant has not provided sufficient evidence which shows that he was promoted to the rank of specialist/pay grade E-4. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on 22 November 1968; therefore, the time for the applicant to file a request for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013217
Fields Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests his record be corrected to show he served in Vietnam. Item 38 (Record of Assignments) of the applicant's DA Form 20 shows: a. he entered the Army and took BCT at Fort Bliss, TX; b. he took Advanced Individual Training (AIT) at Fort Sill, OK, but did not graduate; c. he was transferred to Fort Bragg as a duty Soldier and was assigned to Headquarters...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013222
The applicant request, in effect, that item 26 (Decorations, Medal, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized), of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), be corrected to show that he was awarded the Army Overseas Ribbon [correctly known as the Overseas Service Ribbon] and the Good Conduct Medal. The applicant states, in effect, that he served in Germany for over 2 years for entitlement to the Overseas Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013223
x The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant states, in effect, that in 1992, he was discharged from the Arkansas Army National Guard (ARNG) with a less than honorable discharge because of a positive drug urinalysis. While in the opinion of the separation authority, the applicant's overall record of service supported the issue of a GD instead of an UOTHC discharge at the time of his separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013226
x The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant states, in effect, that while serving on active duty in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN), he received an injury to his nose. The applicant's Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) is void of any orders or other documents that indicate he was ever wounded in action, or awarded the PH by proper authority while serving on active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013231
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations, and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013232
The applicant's DD Form 214 for the period ending 31 January 1984 does not show the award of the Legion of Merit or the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Bronze Star. Official authorization along with documents and certificate show the applicant is entitled to award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Bronze Star. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Legion of Merit and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013234C071029
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant further states that Lieutenant Colonel North violated the human rights laws of America by confessing to charges of selling drugs in the black communities. Army Regulation 635-212, in effect at the time, set forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013239C071029
The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. Paragraph 3-13d (2) of the awards regulation states, in effect, that the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) is authorized to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who, after 6 December 1941, were cited in orders or awarded a certificate for exemplary conduct in ground combat against an armed enemy between 7 December 1941 and 2 September 1945. Absent any evidence confirming that he was wounded in action, that he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013242
The applicant submitted his application for Retired Pay on 12 August 2004 and at that time he elected not to participate in the RCSBP. The applicants contention that he opted not to participate in the RCSBP on 12 August 2004 has been noted; however, the applicant has failed to show through the evidence submitted or the evidence of record that he did not make his election to participate in the RCSBP on 19 March 1990, within the 90-day window after her received his 20-year letter or that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013243C071108
On 4 August 1975, the separation authority approved the applicant’s request for discharge and directed that he receive a discharge under honorable conditions (general). On 21 August 1975, 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 | 20060013244
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 March 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060013244 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. Evidence of record shows that the applicant was awarded Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service and orders show that he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device (First Oak Leaf Cluster). Record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013247C071029
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 11 October 1991, the applicant's commanding officer (CO) was notified that the applicant was identified as testing positive from a drug urinalysis test conducted in September 1991. However, based on the available information it is reasonable to presume that the applicant either failed to appear as scheduled before the 22 August 1992 administrative separation board or he did appear before the board and was determined to be unqualified...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013249
The applicant requests correction of his records to show that he was promoted to captain effective 1 April 1999. The applicant states, in effect, that he believes his not being promoted to captain is in error. The evidence clearly shows that the applicant was a two-time nonselect for promotion to captain and was accordingly discharged.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013250C071029
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show he was separated for physical disability. On 21 February 1968, he signed a letter, subject: Separation from U. S. Army, requesting separation by reason of erroneous enlistment under the provisions of paragraph 5-9 of Army Regulation 635-200. Such personnel would be discharged when a medical board, regardless of the date completed, established that a medical condition was identified by appropriate military medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013254
x The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. There is no evidence in the available records to show that the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013256
x The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Also, there is no regulatory requirement to include a statement on the DD Form 214 which shows whether or not a Soldier contributed to the MGIB or not. Therefore, there is no basis for correcting the applicants DD Form 214 to show that he paid into the MGIB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013272C071029
On 3 January 1995, an informal PEB found the applicant to be unfit under the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) code 5295 due to degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine, progressive symptomatology since his motor vehicle accident, and recommended his separation with severance pay with a 20 percent disability rating. Title 10, U. S. Code, section 1203, provides for the physical disability separation of a member who has less than 20 years service and a disability rated at less...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013274
Counsel requests that the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) correct the applicant's records to show that her military obligation under STRAP was fulfilled and that no recoupment or collection is authorized. As such, recoupment action was taken on her STRAP. In 2001, the applicant renegotiated her STRAP to allow her to complete the terms of the contract by serving in the United States Army Reserve until 30 October 2008.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013289C071029
Rea M. Nuppenau | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) prescribes the separation documents that must be prepared for Soldiers on retirement, discharge, release from active duty service, or control of the Active Army. The evidence of record confirms the applicant was ordered to active duty in support of Operation Desert Shied/Desert Storm on 21 November 1990, and that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013293C071029
Rea M. Nuppenau | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, that she receive a Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) annuity based on the death of her first husband, a former service member (FSM). Further, there is no evidence of record, or independent evidence provided by the applicant, showing that the FSM ever attempted to enroll in the SBP within a year of his marriage...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013296C070205
Donald Lewy | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that the Meritorious Service Medal award certificate, issued by the MNC-I (Multi-National Corps-Iraq) on 23 December 2005 be expunged from his OMPF (Official Military Personnel File). The evidence confirms that the applicant’s OMPF contain award certificates for a Meritorious Service Medal and a Bronze Star Medal, both awarded in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013298
Exhibit B - Military Personnel Records (including advisory opinion, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that she be awarded constructive service credit for her advanced degree, (Master of Public Health Degree [MPH]), that she obtained in 1998. Therefore, it was recommended that the applicant be granted two years of constructive credit for her MPH degree.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013306
The applicant requests that his report of separation (WD AGO Form 53-55) be corrected to reflect two awards of the Purple Heart and his correct date of birth (DOB) as 29 March 1922. The applicant states that he received two awards of the Purple Heart and his WD AGO Form 53-55 only reflects one award and his DOB is 29 March 1922; however, his WD AGO Form 53-55 shows it as 29 March 1920. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013312
Exhibit B - Military Personnel Records (including advisory opinion, if any). The applicant states, in effect, that she was prior service and when she came back on active duty her basic active service date (BASD) was adjusted to 29 December 1985 to reflect her prior active service. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Evidence of record shows the applicants PEBD was adjusted to 25 June 1979 after her retirement on 30 April 2006.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013319
The applicant requests correction of his Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge (WD AGO Form 53-55) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. Therefore, his records should be corrected to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. Based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, the applicant should be awarded another Bronze Star Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013323
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant indicates in his statement to his Member of Congress that his own Commander would not recommend him for the award of the Purple Heart. The Board has to assume the Commander had additional information that the hearing loss was not as a direct result of hostile fire action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013324
The applicant provides a letter, dated 5 September 2006, from a Member of Congress; a copy of the DD Form 214 in question; a copy of the 14 July 2006 Department of the Army letter; a WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation); a DA Form 1577 (Authorization for Issuance of Awards), dated 23 April 2002, which shows the Belgian Fourragere was authorized; and page 7 of a previous Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) Record of Proceedings. Although the DA Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013325
The applicant requests, in effect, that his military records be corrected to show he changed his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) spouse coverage to former spouse coverage. In a letter, dated 12 May 2007, the applicant states that he never remarried, that his former spouse was designated as his SBP beneficiary in 1984, that SBP premiums have been taken out of his retirement check for six years, and that he wants to make sure his former spouse receives the SBP annuity if he dies. The applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013342C071029
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. 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. His contentions are not supported by the evidence of record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013347
x The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, correction of Item 3 (Social Security Number) of his 15 January 1971 separation document (DD Form 214); and that his undesirable discharge (UD) be upgraded. The record does contain a DD Form 214 that shows on 15 January 1971, the applicant was separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212, by reason of Unfitness (established pattern of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013349
The applicant requests correction of his Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge (WD AGO Form 53-55) to show his rank as corporal. The applicant's military records are not available for review. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on 24 January 1946, the date of his separation from active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013357C071029
Scott W. Faught | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant’s discharge packet is not available. However, neither his discharge packet nor evidence of what medication he was taking (in particular, the medication he stated a doctor said should never have been given to him) that could have triggered a positive urinalysis is available.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013363
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military service records to show he served overseas during World War II, was wounded in action, and awarded the Purple Heart. Therefore, based on the available evidence of record in this case, the applicant is entitled to correction of his records to show that he was wounded in action in January 1943 in Guadalcanal and was awarded the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013374
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 April 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060013374 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 awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge and that his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty), dated 1 July 1975, be amended to show this award. There is no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013384
The applicant states he is due to be discharged as a second time non-select for promotion to Major no later than 1 January 2007. Army Regulation 135-155 (Promotion of Commissioned Officers and Warrant Officers Other Than General Officers) prescribes the policies and procedures for promotion of Reserve officers. The applicant was discharged on 1 January 2007.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013403
There are no orders in the applicants military service records which show that he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal and his DA Form 20 does not list the Army Commendation Medal in Item 41 (Awards and Decorations). The evidence of record also shows that on 1 March 1971, the applicant's unit in Vietnam issued the Army Commendation Medal Certificate to the applicant for his meritorious service from December 1969 to February 1971. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013406C071029
In two separate applications, the applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show he received a disability retirement and that he is entitled to the Purple Heart (PH). This document also shows the VA has the applicant's service medical records for the period 3 August 1966 through 30 September 1990; however, it gives no indication that the applicant was wounded in action or that he was ever treated for a combat-related wound or injury while serving on active duty. ...