ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015780C071108
Item 5 of the DD Form 215, dated 12 January 2006, shows that he received a Valorous Unit Award and a Purple Heart. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. There is no evidence in the applicant’s service personnel records which shows that he was wounded by hostile action on 26 April 1970.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015781
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 31 May 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060015781 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. He further requests that his reason for separation on his National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) with the ending period 5 June 1987 be changed. Army Regulation 135-91, paragraph...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015788
The applicant states, in effect, that he was not retained in the Alabama Army National Guard because someone signed his signature on his retention package. On 3 July 2007, the Alabama Army National Guard DCSPER sent the National Guard Bureau a memorandum disagreeing with the advisory opinion due to the applicant not being retained under the 2005 QRB because he was not world-wide deployable according to the Adjutant Generals QRB guidance. Evidence of record shows the applicant was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015795C071108
The applicant states, in effect, that the Korean Service Medal and the Joint Service Commendation Medal were awarded after he was discharged from active duty 3. Evidence shows that the applicant was awarded the Joint Service Commendation Medal for the period February 1997 through November 2000. 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 | 20060015800C071029
The applicant requests, in effect, that the first name listed in her military records be changed from David to Debbie. This document confirms the applicant's current Social Security records list the first name Debbie; however, the letter also confirms the applicant previously used the first name David. The applicant enlisted, served, and was separated from the Army using the first name David as a male, as is properly recorded in the military records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015803
The applicant requested correction of his records to show award of the Army Commendation Medal. In the absence of authority for this award, the applicant may request award of the Army Commendation Medal under the provisions of Section 1130 of Title 10, United States Code. Army Regulation 672-5-1, in effect at the time, provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015805
Counsel requests that the records of the FSM be corrected to show the applicant made a timely request for a deemed election of his SBP. Counsel states, in effect, that the applicant and the FSM agreed to a Stipulated Military Qualifying Court Order, dated 23 August 2005, ordering the FSM to make the applicant the irrevocable beneficiary of the survivor benefit portion of the FSM's pension. Title 10, U. S. Code, section 1450(f)(3)(A) permits a former spouse to make a written request that an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015822
The enrollment coordinator discussed options available to him that could possibly enable him to receive VA medical benefits. The evidence shows the applicant requested discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 16, paragraph 16-5(b) on 3 December 1987; and, his request was approved by the appropriate authority. The evidence shows that the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 16, paragraph 16-5b, due to a locally imposed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015824C071029
Edward E. Montgomery | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The evidence of record shows that the FSM enrolled in the RSFPP in conjunction with his retirement on 30 June 1967, and that premiums continued to be collected from his retired pay through the date of his death in 1995, more than 18 years after his first spouse died in 1977. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015826
In support of his application, the applicant provides a copy of his rebuttal letter to the Chapter 10 proceedings, which shows, in pertinent part, that he requested an honorable or general discharge under honorable conditions based upon his service in support of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm and the awards and decorations he earned during his nearly 5 years of active duty service. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the policies and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015831
The applicant's military service records show that he enlisted in the U.S. Army and entered active duty in the Regular Army for a period of 3 years on 27 August 1974. The DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty), issued to the applicant upon his separation, shows that he was discharged on 14 July 1977 in accordance with the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 13-5a(1), that the Separation Program Designator (SPD) Code was JKA", and his character of service was "Under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015837
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 May 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060015837 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 applicant requests that the entry at block 15a on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show he contributed to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015840
Army Regulation 672-5-1, in effect at the time of the applicant's separation, provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to Soldiers who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. Department of the Army (DA) Pamphlet 672-3, Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register, dated 29 January 1988, which lists unit awards received by units serving in Vietnam, shows that Headquarters and Headquarters...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015842
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) to show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. Evidence shows that the applicants records contain administrative error which does not require action by the Board. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned by awarding the applicant the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, with three bronze...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015851C070205
On 15 November 2006, it was discovered that Table 3-2 (Award of tour credit and adjustment of date eligible to return from overseas/date of return from overseas (DROS)) in Army Regulation 614-30 (Overseas Service) was not considered in regard to the decision of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20060006407, dated 7 November 2006. The applicant’s separation orders, dated 13 November 1991, show that he was discharged under the provisions of Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015852C070205
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 to show he was awarded four Army Achievement Medals. The applicant submitted three individual orders that each awarded him the Army Achievement Medal. There is no evidence and the applicant did not submit any evidence to show a fourth award of the Army Achievement Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015862
On 9 August 1974, the applicants commander recommended that he be separated from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance. At a mental status evaluation on 14 August 1974, the applicant's behavior was normal. There is no indication that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statue of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015864
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 May 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060015864 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 that he was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action in the Republic of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015871
The applicant requests, in effect, that his National Guard Federal recognition order (initial appointment) in the grade of warrant office one (WO1) be corrected to show an effective date of 9 April 2004, his promotion to the grade of chief warrant officer two (CW2) be corrected to show an effective date of 9 April 2006, and all pay and allowances due him based on these corrections. Based on the recommendations of the second VAARNG Federal Recognition Board, the National Guard Bureau issued...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015880
The advisory opinion further indicates that regarding cases when Soldiers are separated for an unfulfilled contract or in doubtful cases, commanders have the option to request a waiver of recoupment provisions. Memoranda provided by the applicant's chain of command and career counselor both concur that the Department of the Army breached the terms of the applicant's reenlistment contract; therefore, the applicant is not obligated to repay the reenlistment bonus. Considering there is no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015885C071029
The applicant requests, in effect, that the records of her deceased spouse, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he did not request termination of his participation in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP). The applicant provides a DD Form 2656-2 (Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) Termination Request); a letter dated 7 July 2000; a Statement of Intent dated 6 November 1978; a DD Form 1883 (Survivor Benefit Plan Election Certificate) dated 26 September 1981; a Summary of Retired Pay...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015886
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) to show her correct name and date of release from active duty; to add her military occupational specialty (MOS) of 33T1O; to add the Electronic Warfare/Intercept Tactical System Repair Course, the Wheel Vehicle Repairer course, the Nuclear Biological Chemical course, the Primary Leadership course, and the Medical Specialist course; to add the Global War on Terrorism...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015887
The Chief, Personnel Policy and Readiness Division concluded that applicant served 453 days in excess of 730 days allowed in an involuntary status and as a result his voluntary mobilization orders should have commenced on 25 August 2004. Department of the Army Personnel Policy Guidance paragraph 10-3 provides that Reserve Component Soldiers who voluntarily request to serve beyond their 24-month mobilization authorized under the provisions of Title 10 of United States Code may request an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015891
On 13 February 1990, the battalion commander reviewed the proposed discharge action and recommended approval of the separation action with a general discharge under honorable conditions. There is no evidence showing the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board requesting a change regarding the reason or character of service of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. During the period of service under review (i.e., from 6 October 1987 to 22 February 1990), the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015894C071029
Edward E. Montgomery | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on 21 October 1968; therefore, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error or injustice...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015902
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 April 2006 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060015902 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 for his Vietnam service while in the Army. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015906
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. He continued "Prior to deployment, 101st Division Behavioral Health had recommended this service member be separated from the military. The military psychiatrist recommended that the applicant be expeditiously separated from the military.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015909C071108
Item 13 (Decorations, Medal Badge, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant’s DD Form 214, dated 16 January 2004, shows that he was awarded the ARCAM (3rd award) during that period of active duty service. Item 13 (Decorations, Medal Badge, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant’s DD Form 214, dated 16 January 2004, shows that he was awarded the ARCOTR (2nd award) during that active period of active duty service. Permanent...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015915C071029
The U. S. Army Court of Military Review considered the applicant’s request to set aside his conviction because of the failure of the convening authority to take action until 181 days after the sentence was adjudged. On 20 October 1982, the applicant was discharged with a bad conduct discharge pursuant to his sentence by court-martial. The applicant was an Acting Sergeant, serving as an ammunition supply storage specialist, when he was convicted by a general-court-martial of stealing, in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015916
The results of this request are not available for review with this application. Records show that after several appeal attempts the applicant was involuntarily separated from his AGR position on 31 January 2002 and reverted to a unit member of the Indiana Army National Guard (INARNG). There is no evidence and the applicant has not provided sufficient evidence which shows that the DD Form 214 issued at the time of his removal from the AGR program was prepared incorrectly or otherwise flawed.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015919
On 29 May 1968, the United States Army Board of Review, Office of The Judge Advocate General, reassessed the sentence and approved only so much as provided for a bad conduct discharge, confinement at hard labor for 6 months, and forfeiture of $50 pay per month for 6 months. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged with a bad conduct discharge on 16 August 1968 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-204 for conviction by a general court-martial. __William...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015921
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 April 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060015921 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 under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to honorable. There is no indication that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015925C070205
He further stated that affected individuals would be advised they could seek relief from the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) which could adjust DOR’s for those who were first-time considered and selected for promotion to captain, after having served more than 7 combined MYIG as a lieutenant. The Reserve Officer Personnel Act in effect prior to ROPMA required completion of 3 years as a second lieutenant and 4 years as a first lieutenant before promotion to captain. In...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015927C071029
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 April 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060015927 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 applicant's service personnel records, and the applicant provided none with his request to the Board, to show he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal. As a result, the Board recommends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015932C071029
I had the days on record and they charged me negative 40 days leave when I had the days by LES (Leave and Earnings Statement), DA Form 31, and orders. The applicant further states that he should not now be charged and be held accountable for the resultant indebtedness to the Government in the amount of $1,827.75 for receiving incorrect information from his chain of command about, in effect, his leave availability and its chargeability against his accrued leave account. Further, they are...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015945
The applicant requests, in effect, clemency by upgrading of his Bad Conduct Discharge (BCD) to a General Discharge. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. 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 change a discharge due to matters which should have...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015951C070205
It was recommended the ABCMR correct its decision and recommendation to reflect promotion consideration by a special selection board under the 2003 year criteria. The ABCMR's decision in Docket Number AR20040005435, recommended the applicant's date of rank be corrected to 19 November 2000, due to additional constructive credit and granted her a special selection board under the 2002 year criteria. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant amendment of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015974
The applicant's military service records contain a DD Form 214, with an effective date of 9 June 1959. 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. Thus, the evidence of record shows that the applicant's overall quality of service during the period of service under review was not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge, which is a discharge that is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015976
He requested and received a correction to his military records and in September 2003 was promoted to CW3 with a date of rank of 8 March 1998. When he was not promoted to CW4 on 8 March 2004, he inquired and was told that he needed to complete the WOSC to be eligible for promotion consideration. However, the NGB denied his request and so informed the applicant that he was required to complete this course of study prior to being promoted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015977
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 May 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060015977 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 medical evidence of record which shows the applicant was wounded from an exploding grenade on 28 July 1969 in Vietnam is accepted as sufficient evidence on which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015978
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 May 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060015978 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 applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. This document shows the 580th AAA Weapons Battalion participated in two campaigns (Central Europe and Rhineland) during World War II and received...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015979
Member Ms. Karmin S. Jenkins Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests correction of his Armed Forces of the United States Report of Release or Discharge (DD Form 214) to show that he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for heroism. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing, in addition to the awards already shown on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060015988
On 20 June 2002, the applicant completed a USAREC Form 1205 (US Army Reserve and Army National Guard Incentive Declaration Statement) which shows that she elected to be considered for participation in the HPBP, for 3 years, and the HPLRP. AHRC stated that the applicant contracted on 15 August 2002 to participate in the Army Reserve HPLRP and HPBP. Since her entry on active duty breached the requirements of her bonus contract, she was not eligible to receive the second year $10,000.00 Bonus...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060016010
Member Ms. Karmin S. Jenkins Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant believes that the Commander, 1st Infantry Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, awarded him the Combat Infantryman Badge in accordance with Army Regulation 600-8-22 for the types of missions conducted by his platoon in support of the various units. Orders 049-002, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, dated 18 February 2005, awarded the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060016019
The applicant provides no additional evidence in support of his application. The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. Evidence shows that the applicants records contain an administrative error which does not require action by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060016021C071029
The applicant requests that her medical benefits be reinstated to allow her to be enrolled in TriCare for Life and that her military identification (ID) card be corrected to show she is eligible for medical benefits. On 29 March 1997, the applicant remarried. As the applicant had remarried, even though she is now divorced, by law she lost her entitlement to medical benefits based upon the FSM’s service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060016029
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 May 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060016029 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. A medical proceeding, regardless of the date completed, must establish that a medical condition was identified by appropriate medical authority within six months of the Soldier's initial entrance on active duty, that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060016038
He further states that the applicants original appointment to major correctly credited him with his prior commissioned service and that his DOR for major should be the DOR determined upon his original appointment to that rank, not the date of his appointment as a Judge Advocate. Paragraph 4.2.3. of Department of Defense Directive (DODD) Number 1312.3 (Service Credit for Commissioned Officers), dated 21 October 1996, states that the total entry grade credit granted, except for a health...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060016045
He also requests, in effect, that entries on his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) be corrected. The entry on the Vietnam Casualty Roster which shows the applicant was wounded on 16 April 1966 is accepted as sufficient evidence on which to award the Purple Heart and correct his DD Form 214 for the period ending 31 August 1972 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060016078C071029
A Service School Academic Evaluation Report (AER) dated 12 May 2003, the date of the MPOBC graduation ceremony, certified that the applicant had completed all requirements for the course. The recommendation would include, among other requirements, the specific category of paragraph 3 that pertained to the student’s recommendation for elimination; the academic performance of the student; recommendations for disposition from the chain of command; a statement about graduation requirements that...