ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014916C071113
John G. Heck | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. This document also confirms that based on the authority and reason for his separation, he was assigned a Separation Program Designator (SPD) code of JCC and an RE code of RE-4. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014920
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 May 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060014920 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 that his Service Number be corrected on his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States). The primary military personnel record available to this Board is a copy of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014924C071029
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. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on 30 June 1955; therefore, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error or injustice expired on 29 June 1958.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014928
The punishment included a reduction to sergeant, pay grade E5, forfeiture of $100.00 pay per month for 2 months (suspended), and 14 days extra duty. He stated that upon his arrival to Fort Carson he received $220.00 in July 1972; no pay in August or September 1972; $9.00 in October; and about $25.00 in the months of November and December 1972. On 31 October 1973, the board of officers recommended that the applicant be discharged from the service and issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014929
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart for wounds received in the Republic of Vietnam. Records show that the applicant served during a qualifying period in the Republic of Vietnam; therefore, he is eligible 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. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period from 7 February...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014931
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 April 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060014931 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. x The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant states that he was trained as an infantryman and served in Vietnam in an infantry unit during...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014940
This provision of law allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse failure to file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines that it would be in the interest of justice to do so. On 26 May 1995, the Army Discharge Review Board 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 this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014944
The applicant requests, in effect, reconsideration of his earlier request to upgrade his undesirable discharge and his clemency discharge to an honorable discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. 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 | 20060014951
Member Mr. Gerald J. Purcell Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant states, in effect, that he was honorably discharged because of a medical condition that no longer exists. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD) Codes) prescribes the specific authorities (regulatory, statutory, or other directives), the reasons for the separation of members from active military service, and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014958
The applicant's WD AGO 53-55 does not show the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart (First Oak Leaf Cluster), the Combat Infantryman Badge, or the Bronze Star Medal. The applicant's records do not show that he served in a qualifying military occupational specialty, as a result, there is insufficient evidence to grant award of the Combat Infantryman Badge in this case. Additionally, as stated in the previous case, there is no basis to grant award of the Bronze Star Medal based on award of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014960
The applicant requests reconsideration of a previous request for award of the Purple Heart and correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show he attended the Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Academy and the Field Wireman Communication School. The applicant provides a letter from the Army Board for Correction of Military Records, dated 28 August 2006; a DA Form 145 (Army Extension Course Enrollment Application), dated 22 November 1964;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014963
The applicant contends, in effect, that the FSM's military service records should be corrected to show award of the PUC because while the FSM was in transit from CONUS to the APT he was attached to the 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional) and the unit was awarded the PUC. However, authority for the temporary wear of a unit award does not include authorization to record the unit award in an individual's military service records. There is no evidence of record, and the applicant provides...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014967C071029
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014972
The applicant requests the removal of flagging actions, a general officer memorandum of reprimand (GOMOR) and a relief for cause officer evaluation report (OER) from his military record. Additionally, he states that he should be promoted to the rank of CPT, that he should receive proper recognition for his 21 years of service, yet he was denied a retirement ceremony, that he should receive an OER that properly reflects his performance in Iraq, that he should receive a retirement physical,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014980
In his request for discharge, the applicant indicated that he understood that by requesting discharge, he was admitting guilt to the charge against him, or of a lesser included offense, that also authorized the imposition of a under other than honorable discharge. On 25 September 1973, the appropriate authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he receive an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. The Soldier was also required to sign the request indicating he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014981
Member Mr. James Hastie Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that his total prior inactive service on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with the ending period 30 September 1996 be corrected to show he served 1 year, 4 months, and 3 days of inactive service. A DD Form 4, dated 13 May 1975, shows the applicant enlisted in the USAR on 13 May 1975.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014985C071029
On 6 December 1974, the applicant was discharged, with an undesirable discharge and a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions, in pay grade E-1 after completing 1 year, 5 months, and 8 days of creditable active service. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. However, the evidence of record shows the applicant indicated he was in good health at the time he separated and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014988
The applicant requests correction of her deceased spouse's, a former service member (FSM), military records to show his retirement rank and pay grade as lieutenant colonel, O5. On 21 March 1972, the FSM requested to reenlist in the United States Army and a grade determination was requested. The evidence of record clearly shows that the FSM served on active duty as a commissioned officer for more than 11 years, attaining the rank of major, pay grade O4.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014989
The applicant requests, in effect, that his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) election be changed from child only coverage, full base amount, to child only coverage at a reduced threshold amount. He placed an X in Block 29a indicating he elected coverage to be based on full gross retirement pay. His DD Form 2656 clearly indicates in Block 29b that he could have elected SBP coverage with a reduced base amount.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060014994
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 April 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060014994 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, his DD Form 214 shows that he was discharged on 25 May 1972 under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) by reason of "For the good of the Service" with a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015000C071029
The IG report noted that prior to the riot there had been minor altercations in the post exchange between “Negroes” and Italians, and even between Italians and white American Soldiers. During the IG investigation, one of the Italian witnesses, Mag___, was asked about a “Negro” MP. The lead defense counsel had 9 days from service of the charges on the applicant and on 42 other accused to prepare for trial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015002C071029
The IG report noted that none of the MPs who quelled the riot could or would identify a single “Negro” as having participated in the riot although they were in a fully-lighted orderly room for from 15 to 30 minutes with a large number of the rioters. During the IG investigation, one of the Italian witnesses, Mag___, was asked about a “Negro” MP. The lead defense counsel had 9 days from service of the charges on the applicant and on 42 other accused to prepare for trial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015003
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show the award of Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM), Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), and any awards for his service in Iraq. Records show the applicant is entitled to correction of his records to show in item 18 (Remarks) of the applicant's DD Form 214 "Service in Kuwait (Operation Desert Spring) From 20020519 20021202; and Service in Iraq...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015004C071029
The applicant states, in effect, that he was selected for promotion to LTC and his name was on the 26 January 2004 Promotion List. As a result, a promotion memorandum on the applicant was issued on 23 April 2004, which assigned the applicant a DOR of 26 January 2004, the date the President approved the Board. As a result, a corrected promotion memorandum was issued on 26 April 2006, showing the applicant's DOR as 21 April 2004, the date he assumed the position in the higher grade.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015006C071029
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 April 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060015006 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. Dale E. DeBruler | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015007
He finally states that he should be awarded the PH for the injuries he incurred while serving in the Philippines, and this award should be added to his separation document (WD AGO 53-55). However, by regulation, in order to support award of the PH, there must be evidence confirming that the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action, that the wound was treated by military medical personnel, and a record of this treatment must have been made a matter of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015009
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 April 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060015009 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 award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the DD Form 214 for the period...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015017
In this application to the Board, the applicant requested payment of NPBCP for the period 14 December 2004 to 14 December 2005. Based on a review of the applicant's certification documentation and military pay account, it was determined the applicant was paid NPBCP for the period 14 December 2004 through 31 December 2004, and was eligible for NPBCP for the period 1 January 2005 to 14 December 2005; however, the OTSG did not receive his certification for that period. The OTSG, AMEDD,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015019
She was informed that she was denied approval of her 20-year retirement, 36 days prior to completion of 20 years AFS, and that she would be separated on 30 November 2006, with completion of 19 years, 11 months, and 29 days of military service. Two of the board members recommended that she be honorably separated. In the memorandum, dated 4 January 2006, to the AG, LAARNG, stated in paragraph 3, "If I had the authority, I would separate the applicant from the Army with a general discharge;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015027C070205
The applicant’s military records are not available to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) for review. The applicant provided supporting statements from a "comrade" that verify the applicant was wounded during Operation Varsity. There are no medical records available which show that the applicant was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action which occurred on 24 March 1945.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015028
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. The applicant alleges that an error was made by excluding the Purple Heart from his DD Form 214 and military records. Therefore, he is not entitled to correction of his records to show the award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015030
There is no evidence showing that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Chapter 10 (Discharge for the Good of the Service) of the Personnel Separations regulation provides that a member who has committed an offense or offenses, the punishment for any of which includes a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge, may submit a request for discharge for the good of the Service. Army Regulation 15-185...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015034
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Cold War Medal, and Korea Defense Service Medal. The applicant provides a copy of VA Form 21-4138 (Statement in Support of Claim), dated 6 September 2006; DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), with an effective date of 7 August 1982; DA Form 1577 (Authorization for Issuance of Awards), dated 15 November 1996; 3 DA Forms 3686 (JUMPS - Army, Leave and Earnings (LES)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015035
Member Ms. Karmin S. Jenkins Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests reconsideration of his request to correct his Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge (WD AGO Form 53-55) to show that he was assigned to the 106th Reconnaissance Troop and that he was awarded the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge. He states that the applicant was assigned to the 106th...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015042
The applicant requests correction of his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) to show his rank as private, pay grade E2. The applicant states that he was a private, pay grade E2 at the time of his separation, and was promised payment for his time in the DEP and an enlistment bonus check. He was separated in the rank of private, pay grade E1, and had completed only 2 years and 24 days of his 3 year obligation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015049C071029
The applicant states, in effect, the FSM was wounded in combat in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) and never received the PH. It states, in pertinent part, that in order to award a PH there must be evidence that the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action, that the wound required treatment by military medical personnel, and a record of this medical treatment must have been made a matter of official record. Therefore, the Board requests that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015052C071029
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 ADRB. Given the applicant's undistinguished record of service and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015053C071029
Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned reentry codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge. When the applicant was advised he was not fit for retention in military service, the evidence shows he agreed with the MEB's findings and recommendation and applied for discharge from the service. The evidence shows the applicant was given a RE Code "3," and not a "4," as he alleges, when he was discharged.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015055
The applicant contends, in effect, that his undesirable discharge, under other than honorable conditions, should be upgraded to a general discharge, under honorable conditions, because the U.S. Army cancelled its contract with him to attend the crypto-electronics course at the U.S. Army Electronics School. There is no evidence of record that shows the applicant was advised that his discharge under conditions other than honorable would automatically be changed to a general discharge under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015058C071029
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 May 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060015058 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 Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) is void of any orders or other documents that indicate the applicant was ever recommended for or awarded the CIB while serving on active duty. His record is void of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015060
The applicant requests that his military records be corrected to show the name G*****o C*****o-V*****z instead of P***o C*****o-V*****z. The birth certificate provided by the applicant shows the name G*****o C*****o-V*****z, however, this document cannot be validated and is insufficient to amend the applicant's military records. The Board determined that the evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015065
There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law. In order to justify correction of a military record, the applicant must show, to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must otherwise appear, that the record is in error...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015075
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 May 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060015075 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 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with the period ending 1 October 1982 be corrected to show the Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015076
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 May 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060015076 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 are no orders in the applicants military service records which show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015077
The FSM's military service records are not available to the Board for review. The evidence of record shows that General Orders awarded the FSM the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in action on 2 January 1943. Therefore, the FSM's records should be corrected to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015080C071113
The applicant states, in effect, that his original order for promotion to Major is dated 7 September 2005. The NGB official recommended approval of the applicant’s request that his date of rank be adjusted from 29 September 2006 to 6 January 2006. As a result, the Board recommends that the State of Oregon Army National Guard and Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing his Major date of rank as 6 January 2006. a. additionally, the Defense Finance...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015082
The applicant requests, in effect, that his 29 April 2004 discharge from the United States Army Reserve (USAR) be voided and that his records be corrected to show he was transferred to the Retired Reserve on that same date. He claims that he was told that because he did not have 20 years of qualifying active Army nor Army Reserve service that the MEB would not consider retaining him until he acquired the number of years needed to satisfy the years of service requirement or the 30 percent...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015089C071029
His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge M-14, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, two overseas service bars, and the Driver Badge. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief and to excuse failure to timely file. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015090C071029
On 17 June 1991, the applicant was discharged with a discharge UOTHC, in pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on 17 June 1991; therefore, the time for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015099
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show the Vietnam Service Medal, Senior Parachutist Badge, Soldier's Medal, military training, and correct overseas service time. The applicant requested correction of his records to show award of the Soldier's Medal. Changing the DD Form 214 with the period ending 1 January 1979 to show: a. in item 19 his Korean service dates are "19750102-750529"; b. in item 26 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign...