ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013409
Although the applicants reenlistment contract does not list a reenlistment bonus, his reenlistment contract worksheet shows he was serving in Iraq and he reenlisted for a reenlistment bonus. Therefore, it would be equitable to correct the applicants 10 November 2004 enlistment contract to show he reenlisted for a tax free $5000 reenlistment bonus, the correct amount for a 6-year reenlistment in a designated combat zone in 2004, and paying to him that bonus. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013413
On 30 June 1954, the applicant, at a general court-martial (GCM) pled not guilty to the charge of desertion and guilty to the lesser included offense of AWOL for the period from 21 February to 8 June 1954. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant was wounded in action against a hostile force on 1 December 1952; received medical treatment, and is "entitled" to the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013421
On 14 November 1979, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the applicants request for an honorable discharge. The applicants record of service included 1534 days of lost time due to AWOL and desertion. Since the applicant was separated under a regulatory provision that authorized a characterization of discharge of under other than honorable conditions (i.e. undesirable discharge), it does not appear he was eligible for physical disability processing.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013430C071029
The applicant’s Personnel Qualification Record (DA Form 2-1) indicates, in Item 18 (Appointments and Reductions), that he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant Major (SGM) and pay grade of E-9 on 20 January 1976. The applicant's Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) contains no indication that he was ever selected for CSM by a properly constituted Department of the Army (DA) selection board, or that he was ever laterally appointed to the rank of CSM by proper authority while serving on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013434
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 April 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060013434 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. Since the applicant's medical condition existed prior to entrance on active service, he was properly discharged under the provisions of AR 635-200, paragraph 5-11. There is no evidence to show the applicant had a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013437C071108
The Applicant’s military records are not available for review. Item 31 (Military Qualification and Date) of the applicant's WD AGO 53- 55 showed that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief and to excuse failure to timely file.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013440
The applicant's military records are not available for review. 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 the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) should commence on the date of final action by the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013441
x The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, that the records of her husband, a disabled service member (DSM), be corrected to show that he qualified for a 20-year non-regular retirement before he was retired by reason of permanent disability. The DSM did not actively participate in the USAR and did not attain qualifying years of service from the Retirement Year Beginning Date of 30 September...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013442
The evidence clearly shows that the applicant was injured as a result of hostile action, while serving as an infantryman in Iraq, and was immediately evacuated for medical treatment. Therefore, the applicant should be awarded the Purple Heart for injuries sustained on 12 November 2004. 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 an injury received as a result of hostile forces on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013445
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 March 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060013445 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. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013454C071108
The Puerto Rico Army National Guard Element, Joint Forces Headquarters, Enlisted Promotion Board List, dated 8 December 2005, shows the applicant was selected for promotion to the rank of SFC in MOS 31B4 with a score of 694. Evidence shows that the Puerto Rico Army National Guard EPS Board E7 Roster FY 2003 selected the applicant for promotion to the grade of SFC on 19 February 2003. There is no evidence in the available records which show that the applicant was flagged or otherwise...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013455C070205
The applicant provides a memorandum dated 22 March 2006 which shows that he was selected for promotion to major by a special selection board which considered him under 2003 criteria; a copy of this Board’s 28 June 2005 record of proceedings; a copy of his DD Form 4 enlisting him in the USAR in the rank of sergeant on 21 March 2005; and documentation pertaining to him attempting to regain his commissioned status and be promoted to major. On 28 June 2005, this Board recommended that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013497C071029
The applicant requested correction of his records to show award of the Air Medal. There is no evidence of record to show the applicant’s unit was awarded any other unit award. There is no other evidence of record to show the 101st Airborne Division as a whole was awarded any other unit award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013508C071029
The evidence of record shows the applicant was not an infantryman, was not assigned to an infantry unit, and did not perform the duties of an infantryman. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on 3 March 1971; therefore, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error or injustice expired on 2 March 1974. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013510
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 March 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060013510 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 Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) to show his military occupational specialty (MOS) as 11B2O (Light Weapons Infantryman). Item 23a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013513
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 April 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060013513 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. Member Mr. Gerald J. Purcell Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that his bad conduct discharge be upgraded.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013526C071029
A SBP Election Form, dated 5 May 1973, is also on file in the FSM's record. The evidence of record includes an SBP Election Form completed by the FSM on 5 May 1973. Therefore, it is not possible to determine if this SBP election was on file at DFAS at the time of the FSM's death.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013536C071029
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 April 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060013536 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. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for award of the CIB to a Soldier who is an infantryman satisfactorily performing infantry duties, who is assigned to an infantry unit during such time as the unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013543C071108
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant’s DD Form 214 shows that the applicant earned the following awards while on active duty: the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM), the Parachutist Badge, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM), the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal (RVNCM), the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), and 3 Overseas Service Bars during his active duty tenure. It states, in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013553
There is no evidence of record which indicates the applicant submitted a written request for a deemed election for former spouse coverage, although the 1983 divorce decree did not entitle her to make a request for a deemed election. Public Law 99-661, dated 14 November 1986, permitted divorce courts to order SBP coverage (without the members agreement) in those cases where the member was participating in the SBP or was still on active duty and had not yet made an SBP election. But neither...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013554
x The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant states that his DD Form 214 reflects that he served 2 years, 10 months, and 24 days in Thailand, when in fact he served in Vietnam from July 1963 until the end of 1964, when he was transferred to Thailand. This medal was awarded by the Government of Vietnam to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam during the period 1 March...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013562
The applicant states, in effect, that due to a recent change in two Officer Evaluation Reports (OER) he is requesting a promotion advisory board for the year 1989 when he was first considered for promotion to the rank of colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR). The applicant provides a letter, dated 30 June 2006, to the Commander, Human Resources Command in St. Louis, Missouri; a letter, dated 17 April 2006, from the National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis, Missouri; DA Forms 4651-R...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013564
In addition, there is no evidence of record which shows the applicant served in active ground combat while an assigned member of an infantry unit of brigade or smaller size in Vietnam. The applicant participated in one campaign during his assignment in Vietnam which entitles him 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 of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the first...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013565C070205
The applicant requests, in effect, promotion consideration for chief warrant officer four (CW4) by a special selection board (SSB) under the 2005 and 2006 year criteria. Based on a review of the applicant’s records by the Office of Promotions, Reserve Components, HRC, St. Louis, Missouri, it was determined the applicant was erroneously not considered by the 2005 and 2006 Reserve Components Selection Boards and was eligible for consideration for promotion to CW4 under the 2005 and 2006 year...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013569
x The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. He was promoted to the rank of first lieutenant on 10 September 1979 and was ordered to active duty on 11 February 1981, to attend the officer rotary wing aviator course (ORWAC) for a period of 34 weeks. Accordingly, his records should be corrected at this time to show that award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013578C071029
On 22 February 1971, the applicant’s company commander initiated separation action on the applicant under Army Regulation 635-212 for unfitness. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Considering his record of disciplinary actions which included theft (and which it appears included drug offenses for which no military disciplinary action was taken), the characterization of his discharge as under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013579
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart. There are no orders for the Purple Heart in the applicants service personnel records. Although the medical evidence of record does not specify the date the applicant was wounded, the applicant contends that he was wounded on 27 November 1967.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013582
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060013582 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The applicant requests, in effect, that his reentry eligibility (RE) code RE-4R be changed on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The DD Form 214 he was issued shows that he was assigned a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013583
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge (WD AGO Form 53-55) to show award of the Purple Heart for injuries received during World War II. Therefore, his records should be corrected to show this award. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show that, in addition to the awards shown on his WD AGO Form 53-55, his authorized awards include...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013584
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 March 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060013584 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart for injuries sustained during basic combat training and while assigned for duty in the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG). Therefore, there is insufficient evidence upon...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013602
The applicant requests that item 15a (Member Contributed to Post-Vietnam Era Veteran's Educational Assistance Program (VEAP)) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show "Yes" instead of "No." The applicant provides a DA Form 3286-66 (Statement of Understanding, United States Army Incentive Enlistment Program); the reverse side of a DA Form 3286-67 (Statement of Understanding Army Policy); a copy of his DD Form 214; and a DD Form 2366...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013605
The applicant requests correction of his Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge (WD AGO Form 53-55) to show his rank as sergeant. The applicant's military records are not available for review. The applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 shows that he served on active duty for 1 year, 6 months, and 4 days, and was discharged in the rank of corporal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013615
The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge, characterized as under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC), be upgraded to a general discharge, under honorable conditions. In his request the applicant stated he understood he could request discharge for the good of the service because charges had been filed against him under the UCMJ, which could authorize the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013618
If the military medical records could be obtained that show he was wounded in action, he could resubmit his request for the Purple Heart to the National Personnel Records Center with copies of those documents. The evidence shows service-connected disability compensation was granted based on incomplete records; and he was advised when service records were received, it would be adjusted. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013622C071029
The applicant requests that item 14 (Military Education (Course title, number of weeks, and month and year completed)) of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show she completed the Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC) and on-the- job training (OJT) in military occupational specialty (MOS) 75B (Personnel Administration Specialist). The evidence of record shows the applicant completed the 4-week PLDC in September 1991. The applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013623C071029
The applicant requests, in effect, that Item 27 (Remarks) and Item 28 (Mailing Address After Separation) of his 30 April 1978 separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected. The applicant states, in effect, that Item 27 of his final DD Form 214 should contain an entry documenting his service in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) and should include the Korean Defense Service Medal. The evidence of record shows that the applicant served in the RVN from 30 June 1967 through 28 July 1968, and that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013625C071029
Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of the applicant's DA Form 20 shows that during his active duty tenure, he earned the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM), Vietnam Service Medal (VSM), and RVN Campaign Medal. The applicant's Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) is void of any orders or other documents that indicate he was ever recommended for or awarded the BSM during his active duty tenure. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013626
There also is no evidence in his records that shows he was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action on two occasions while serving in Vietnam. The evidence of record shows that the applicant sustained a hostile wound as a result of enemy action on 24 May 1969 in Vietnam. There are no orders officially awarding the applicant two awards of the Purple Heart and there are no medical records available to show that he was treated twice for wounds as a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013629
The applicant requests, in effect, on two separate applications, that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), item 30 (Remarks) be corrected to show he was charged only once for excess leave. He also states that item 25 (Education and Training Completed), shows the entry "Korea (NCO Academy)." Because the ABCMR considers individual applications and decides cases on the evidence, and because it is not an investigative body, and because the ABCMR...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013636
The applicant states, in effect, that he was awarded the CAB and MUC after he was separated and issued his DD Form 214. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) prescribes Army policy and criteria concerning individual military awards. The evidence of record confirms the applicant was awarded the CAB for his active engagement with enemy forces on 29 June 2003, and that his unit was awarded the MUC during his tenure of assignment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013641C070205
He was issued promotion order, dated 3 October 2001, showing his promotion to captain with a promotion effective date and date of rank of 12 June 2001. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on 12 June 2001, his promotion effective date and date of rank for captain; therefore, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error or injustice expired on 11 June 2004. As a result, the Board further...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013644C070205
The applicant concluded that the commander’s decision not to recommend him for award of the AGCM was not based on personal knowledge, official records, or rationale but, the commander’s “opinion” which was cited throughout his memorandum. A statement of service memorandum dated 18 August 2006, signed by the commander, shows that the applicant performed duties in support of Iraqi Freedom at Qatar from 6 November 2005 to 16 April 2006. Additionally, the regulation states that the immediate...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013654
The applicant continues what has also changed is that training for war is now considered as an instrumentality of war. The period of war has been updated/changed to include the Vietnam era as a period of war and training for war is now considered an instrumentality of war. Army Regulation 635-40, paragraph 4-13k of the version in effect at that time, stated that in making a determination whether a disability should be classified as being incurred during armed conflict or due to an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013656C070205
The applicant applied to the DASEB on 7 February 2006, requesting that the DA Form 2627 be removed from the Restricted Fiche oh his OMPF because it was hindering his advancement and had served its purpose. It states, in pertinent part, that the decision to file the original DA Form 2627 on the performance or restricted fiche of the OMPF will be determined by the imposing commander at the time punishment is imposed. The Board notes that the commander placed the record of NJP in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013657
The applicant states, in effect, that she was selected for promotion to major as a member of the U.S. Army Reserve while serving as an Internal Review Officer, a major's position. In a conversation between a staff member of the Board and a member from the Special Selection Promotion Board, U.S. Army Human Resources Command (USAHRC) St. Louis, Missouri, it was stated that the applicant was notified that she was not in compliance with the Army weight standards and she was not in a higher...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013662
The records available contain no evidence which shows the applicant was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. Evidence shows the applicant participated in nine campaigns during his service in the Republic of Vietnam. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show award of the Meritorious Unit Commendation, the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation, and by awarding a silver...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013665
Block 12 (Record of Service) of this DD Form 214 does not show that the applicant served any foreign service. There is no evidence in the available records which show the applicant was recommended for or awarded the Army Commendation Medal. That paragraph states that there are basically three requirements for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013673
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 April 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060013673 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 Combat Infantryman Badge was not authorized for award during the occupation of Berlin. He would not have qualified for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge in any case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013674
Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides for award of the United Nations Service Medal. Since the applicants service personnel records are not available, there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the Good Conduct Medal in this case. Although the applicant provided orders for the Croix de Guerre with Silver Star, there is no evidence of record which shows he was authorized to accept and wear this foreign award by Army officials.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060013675
The applicant requests, in effect, that item 26a (Non-Pay Periods Time Lost [Preceding Two years]) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), which shows the entry " 23NOV72 - 22JAN73 (23 November 1972 to 22 January 1973), count as service time (sic time served on active duty). The applicant was unavailable for duty during the period 23 November 1972 through 22 January 1973. The evidence shows that he was injured during an unjustified deviation...