ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014711C071108
The applicant requests, in effect, that the records of her deceased former spouse, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show that he timely elected to change his category of participation in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) from spouse to former spouse coverage. The applicant provides documentation that shows, in pertinent part, she was married to the FSM for most of his military career, the marriage lasted for nearly 42 years, and she was to be designated as the beneficiary of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014712C071029
He requested his records be reviewed and he be granted an honorable discharge. A discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally appropriate for a Soldier discharged under this chapter. However, the separation authority may direct a general discharge if such is merited by the Soldier’s overall record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014713
On 3 September 1970, the applicant immediately reenlisted in the Regular Army and continued to serve until his discharge on 13 June 1973, when he was issued a DD Form 214 that reflects this period of active duty. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active duty service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on 31 December 1986; therefore, the time for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014719
The applicant requests that his 13 October 1970 DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected at items 9 (Date of Birth), 11c (Reason and Authority), 22a(2) (Other Service), 22a(3) (Total Line (1) Plus Line (2)), and 22b (Total Active Service). The applicant is requesting correction of an alleged error which occurred on 13 October 1970, the date of his medical retirement. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014720C071029
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 April 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060014720 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 41 (Awards, Decorations, and Citations) of the applicant's WD AGO Form 66 shows that he earned the SS, which was authorized in GO # 40 issued in 1945; the PH, which was authorized in GO # 11 in February 1945; and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014721
The applicant requests that his records be corrected by awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge and showing his award of the Air Medal. The copy of the second Soldier's DD Form 214 shows he also served in Vietnam, had an MOS of 11D, and was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected to show that, in addition to the awards listed on the DD Form 214, the applicant is also...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014726C071029
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 April 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060014726 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. John G. Heck | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain an administrative error which does...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014727
The applicant states, in effect, that he was discharged from the Army with an honorable discharge in July 1979, with over 19 years of service, and the Army would not let him reenlist. It stated that a member serving in the Active Army who desired to reenlist or extend a current enlistment would submit a DA Form 3340 (Request for Regular Army Reenlistment or Extension) to his immediate commander. The evidence shows that the applicant was found to be overweight and was enrolled in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014731
The applicant requests correction of his records to show awards of the Korean Service Medal and the Purple Heart. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for award of the Korean Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 for the period ending 5 April 1955 to show award of the Korean Service Medal and the Republic of Korea-Korean War Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014734
There are no orders in the applicants military service records which show that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. Records show the applicant served in 3 campaigns in Vietnam. 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 3 bronze service stars, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, and 1 Overseas Service Bar.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014739
In the DFAS advisory opinion, the DFAS opined that the Texas Default Judgment was insufficient to establish the applicant as an eligible SBP beneficiary because the existence of a court order declaring that she is the FSM's lawful spouse does not overcome the fact that the FSM declined SBP coverage upon his retirement and affirmatively elected SBP coverage for an invalid spouse during an open SBP enrollment season. Given that a Declaratory Judgment was made by a court of competent...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014741
He enlisted in the Regular Army on 5 July 1979 and remained on active duty through a series of continuous reenlistments. The applicants medical records were not available to the Board for review; however, the available records fail to show that the applicant was wounded as a result of enemy action or that he received treatment for such wounds. While the Board does not doubt the veracity of the applicants claim that he was injured in Somalia, he has failed to show through the evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014742
x The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests correction of his Induction Record to show his date of birth (DOB) as 6 September 1925. His Induction Record shows his DOB as 1 January 1925.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014743
The FSM retired on 1 September 1962. The evidence of record shows the FSM retired on 1 September 1962, prior to the establishment of the SBP. Considering there is evidence to show it was the FSMs intent to provide SBP coverage for the applicant, his former spouse, it would be equitable to correct his records to show he changed his SBP spouse coverage to former spouse coverage on 24 September 1983.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014744
Army Regulation 635-5-1 (SPD Codes) provides the specific authorities (regulatory or directive), reasons for separating soldiers from active duty, and the SPD codes to be entered on the DD Form 214. The SPD code of JKK was the appropriate code for the applicant based upon the guidance provided in Army Regulation 635-5-1 for soldiers separating under the provisions of AR 635-200, Chapter 13, for misconduct due to drug use. __ William D. Powers___ CHAIRPERSON INDEX CASE...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014750
Counsel argues that West Point violated Title 10, U.S. Code, section 2005 by not hearing evidence from the applicant during the recoupment investigation and that the applicant should not be required to repay the cost of his education because of his status as a conscientious objector. In a memorandum, dated 24 May 1999, the applicant documented pertinent information surrounding his request to acquire conscientious objector status. On 17 November 1999, the Superintendent recommended that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014755
The opinion states that she was granted a clearance on 26 March 2003 and promoted to first lieutenant with a DOR of 25 February 2003. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct the applicants military records to show her effective date of promotion to first lieutenant in the USAR is 9 December 2002 with a DOR of 9 December 2002. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected to show she was promoted to first lieutenant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014758C071029
Chester A. Damian | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. It states, in pertinent part, that a commissioned officers of the Army who retires will be retired in the highest grade in which he served on active duty satisfactorily for not less than six months. The evidence of record confirms the applicant was promoted to CPT on 1 January 1990, while serving on active duty, and that he served in that grade both on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014762
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 June 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060014762 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The character of the discharge is commensurate with the applicant's overall record of military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014763C071113
John G. Heck | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. There is no evidence in the applicant’s military record which indicates that he was punished by military authorities for the offenses. The separation document (DD Form 214) issued to the applicant upon his separation shows that on 9 February 1977, the applicant was discharged in pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206, by reason of a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014764
On 30 June 1986, the applicants commander recommended separation from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14, for misconduct due to commission of a serious offense. He had completed 2 years, 5 months and 4 days of creditable active service. ___ Linda D. Simmons___ CHAIRPERSON INDEX CASE ID AR20060014764 SUFFIX RECON DATE BOARDED 20070405 TYPE OF DISCHARGE GD DATE OF DISCHARGE 19860818 DISCHARGE AUTHORITY AR 635-200, ch 14. .
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014765
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart for wounds sustained in Iraq. The applicant states that on 6 November 2003, he received an injury to his right ankle from an improvised explosive device when it detonated while he was clearing a road in Iraq. 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 injuries received as a result of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014775C071029
On 10 November 1982, the applicant was convicted, in accordance with his pleas, of two specifications of being absent without leave (AWOL), from on or about 6 July 1982 to on or about 4 August 1982 and from on or about 9 August 1982 to on or about 18 October 1982. A Soldier will not necessarily be denied an honorable discharge solely by reason of a specific number of convictions by court-martial or actions under the UCMJ Article 15. Army Regulation 635-220 states a general discharge is a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014778
The applicant's military service records show that he was inducted into the U.S. Army on 9 June 1965. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was awarded the Air Medal for meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight during the period 10 December 1965 to 21 October 1966 in the Republic of Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the applicant the Good Conduct Medal for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014799
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 April 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060014799 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 also is no evidence in his service personnel records that shows that he was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. In the absence of military records or other corroborating...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014816
A 23 September 2006 (Air Force) Service History printout indicates that, as of 13 June 2006, the applicant was granted 14 membership points during his DEP period of almost a full year; served on active duty for 3 years, 11 months, and 26 days; has 16 creditable years of Reserve or National Guard service for a total of 19 years, 11 months, and 26 days of creditable service toward retirement. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) states that entry for Net Active Service This Period is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014817
He was discharged from active duty on 15 December 1961 and was issued a DD Form 214 for the period ending 15 December 1961 which shows he completed 3 years of active military service this period. He was discharged on 15 December 1964 and was issued a DD Form 214 for the period ending 15 December 1964 which shows he completed 3 years of active military service this period. He was discharged on 16 November 1970 and was issued a DD Form 214 for the period ending 16 November 1970 which shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014820
The applicant requests that his rank and pay grade be corrected on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The applicant's records contain a DA Form 4187 which shows that he was promoted (sic) to private first class/pay grade E-3 effective 10 September 2004 with a date of rank of 10 September 2004. Evidence clearly shows that the applicant was advanced to private first class/ pay grade E-3 on 10 September 2004.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014837C071029
John G. Heck | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart, campaign medals, and “Expert Medals M-16 - 60 - 70 - 79.” 2. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 for the period ending 11 June 1971 to add the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-16),...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014841
Member Ms. Karmin S. Jenkins Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant states, in effect, that his DD Form 214 does not show his foreign service and that he served in Iraq from 26 February 2003 to 15 July 2003. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and served in Kuwait based on verification he received HFP and IDP.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014843
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 May 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060014843 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, chapter 4 provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014845
The applicant states, in effect, that his 16 months of active duty should be sufficient to repay his ROTC debt of $17,300.00 for 1 year of college. The applicants DA Form 597-3 (Army Senior ROTC Scholarship Cadet Contract) states that if he were disenrolled from the ROTC Program for any reason or if he failed to accept a commission, the Secretary of the Army could order him to active duty as an enlisted Soldier for 24 months or, in lieu of being ordered to active duty, could require him to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014847C071029
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 May 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060014847 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. However, there are no orders or other evidence on file in his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) that confirms he is entitled to these awards. It states, in pertinent part, that a bronze service star is authorized...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014848C071113
Gerald J. Purcell | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. On 8 December 1969, the separation authority approved the applicant’s request for discharge and directed that he be reduced to the lowest enlistment grade and that he be issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. Therefore, given the circumstances in this case and his overall undistinguished record of service, there is insufficient evidence to support his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014851
During the time before his incident, he tried to be the best Soldier he could. The evidence of record failed to establish a basis upon which clemency could be granted and upon which the severity of the punishment imposed could be moderated with an upgrade of the applicant's bad conduct discharge. The applicant elaborated on his family military history; however, it does not support a warrant for clemency or an upgrade of his BCD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014854C070205
Roland Venable | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, that his enlistment contract be voided with reinstatement in the United States Army Reserve (USAR) Control Group; he be promoted to major based on the results of a special selection board (SSB), with entitlement to back pay and allowances; and a statement for the gap in his officer evaluation reports for his non-rated time as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014857
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. The application submitted in this case is dated 4 October 2006. Evidence of record shows that he understood he could be discharged with an undesirable discharge, characterized as under other than honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014858
The applicant again provided the guidance on SELCON board and requested consideration by a SELCON board. There is no evidence that the applicant requested consideration or was considered by a SELCON board prior to his discharge for twice failing selection for the grade of lieutenant colonel. An officer not selected by a SELCON board will be discharged.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014864
The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to a general under honorable conditions or honorable discharge. On 10 April 1978, the applicant was discharged with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014870
There are no orders in the applicants military service records which show that he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal. The evidence of record shows that the applicant is authorized the Korea Defense Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. issuing a DA Form 4950 (Good Conduct Medal Certificate) and orders awarding the applicant the Good Conduct Medal for exemplary conduct, efficiency, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014872
He cited the applicants two DUI arrests as the basis for the bar to reenlistment. Accordingly, he was discharged under honorable conditions on 26 September 1991, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14 for Misconduct Pattern of Misconduct. There is no evidence in the available records to show that he ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014884C071113
The applicant requests an exception to policy for the Officer’s Accession Bonus in the amount of $10,000. The applicant’s military records show that on 11 June 2005, the applicant was appointed a Reserve Commissioned Officer of the United States Army in the grade of Second Lieutenant. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014885
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 April 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060014885 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 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with the ending period 14 December 1985 to show award of the National Defense Service Medal, the "NJSSR," the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014889
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 May 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060014889 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. In accordance with Title 10, United States Code, section 1552, the authority under which this Board acts, the Army Board for Correction of Military Records is not empowered to set aside a conviction. When authorized, it...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014891
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 April 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060014891 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 item 4b (Pay Grade), of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), be corrected to show the entry "O-5", instead of "O-4." He was placed on the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014895C071029
The applicant requests, in effect, that Item 25 (Authority for Separation), Item 26 (Separation Code) and Item 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation) of his 27 July 2006 separation document be corrected. On 1 November 2006, AHRC-St. Louis published an amendment to the applicant's separation order (C-05-690868) and added additional instructions that confirmed the applicant was REFRAD based on his acceptance into the WOC program and that he was authorized to retain his SRB in accordance with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014897
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. In support of her chapter 10 proceedings, the applicant stated that she went AWOL because she did not like Army life and also because of her children. The applicant's record of service shows she received two Article 15s, one for being AWOL for 9 days and one for failing to go to extra duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014902
These orders show, in pertinent part, the applicant was retired from active duty on 30 September 1980 and placed on the Retired list in the grade of CW2 (W-2), effective 1 October 1980. It states, in pertinent part, that warrant officers and enlisted members of the Army are entitled, when their active service plus their service on the Retired list totals 30 years, to be advanced on the Retired list to the highest grade in which they served on active duty satisfactorily. The evidence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014903
The applicant states, in effect, that her husband, the former service member (FSM), was not selected for promotion to colonel by a promotion board in 1996. The Chief, Promotions Branch, USAHRC, advised the Board that MILPER Message 03-170 gave active duty and retired officers the opportunity to challenge the results of promotion selection boards that convened prior to 1 October 1996. Although the guidance in MILPER message 03-170 is that applications received more than one year after...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014912
The applicant requests, in effect, that the fourth letter of his first name on his report of separation (DD Form 214) be corrected to reflect an M instead of an H, that his service in Vietnam be changed to reflect 20 March 1968 to 26 March 1969, that he be awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation (RVNGC w/Palm) (3rd Award), the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal - First Class (RVNCAHM-FC) Unit Citation, one silver service star for wear on his...