ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017042
The applicant requests, in effect, that his Reentry (RE) Code "3" be changed to RE "1" on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), with a separation date of 1 August 1991, in order to reenlist in the Regular Army. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, Soldiers will be assigned reentry codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge. The evidence shows that the applicant was discharged under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017044
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 AR 20050008804, dated 4 April 2006. Treatment records submitted by the applicant show the current medical status of medical conditions, 30 years after the date of the applicants discharge, suffered by the applicant and are insufficient to override the fact the applicant was found to be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017045
The applicant states that he was injured in combat during the Korean War in 1952. The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to add the National Defense Service Medal and the ROK-KWSM on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017046
There are no orders in the applicant's records which show the applicant was promoted to Specialist/pay grade E-4 before she was separated from active duty. The official DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) that was issued to the applicant upon separation for the period ending 18 February 2003 shows in item 4a and 4b private/pay grade E-2. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must, or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear, that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017049
He was ordered to active duty for training on 27 October 1987. On 15 October 1990, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he be discharged under other than honorable conditions. There is no indication that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017050C071108
The applicant’s record shows that he enlisted in Regular Army on 11 August 1972 for a period of 3 years. On 22 September 1975, the separation authority approved the separation, waived rehabilitation and directed that the applicant be separated with an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. On 24 September 1983, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 13-5a(1), with an under other than honorable conditions character of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017062C071029
When discharged, the DD Form 214 he was issued showed he was discharged under the provisions of AR 635-210, chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court- martial. The separation code "KFS" and a reentry code of 4 were applied to his DD Form 214. The applicant's discharge was reviewed by the ADRB and after careful consideration of his application, his military records, and all other available evidence, determined he had been properly and equitably discharged.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017064
The applicant requests correction of his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) to show his foreign language training, award of the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and award of the Afghanistan Campaign Medal. The evidence clearly shows that the applicant served on active duty during a qualifying period for award of the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017065
The applicant requests that item 25 (Separation Authority) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected. The applicant states, in effect, that his commander recommended his discharge under the provision of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separation), paragraph 5-17 not 5-18. The evidence shows that the applicant was separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-17 for physical condition, not a disability.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017068
The evidence of record shows the applicant enlisted for the LRP incentive up to $65,000. The applicants military records may be corrected to show his enlistment contract was amended to include the sentence, "If a student loan is accepted by the officials processing you for enlistment as payable under the LRP, and the government fails to verify that the student loan accepted actually is eligible under the Higher Education Act of 1965 and such failure results in nonpayment of the loan by the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017077
The applicant requests correction of his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) to show his rank as corporal and his completion of the Basic Airborne Course. Therefore, his records should be corrected to show this appointment. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to correct all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned by showing in Item 4a of his September 2006 DD Form 214, the rank of corporal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017087C071108
On 28 August 2002, the separation authority approved the applicant’s discharge and directed that he receive an under other than honorable discharge. The applicant was issued a new DD Form 214 showing his separation from the service, in pay grade E-5, on 29 August 2002, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 5-3, Secretarial Authority, with an honorable discharge. Title 10, United States Code, section 1174(b)(1) provides that a regular enlisted member of an armed force who...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017091
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 June 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060017091 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 is requesting correction of an alleged error or injustice which occurred on 30 June 1953, the date of his release from active duty. There is no evidence showing that the applicant ever applied for a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017093
The applicant's military service records show that he was inducted into the U.S. Army on 18 November 1966. There are no orders in the applicants military service records which show that he was awarded the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar. 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 exemplary conduct, efficiency, and fidelity for the period...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017094
The applicant requests, in effect, that item 11c (Reason and Authority), of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), be corrected to show the entry "Discharged due to Disabling Injury (HNP [herniated nucleus pulposis]) Received in Line of Duty" instead of the entry "Disch (discharge) Because of not Meeting Medical Fitness Standards at the time of Enl (enlistment)." The applicant's records contain a copy of a Standard Form 88 (Report of Medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017095
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. During the month of April 1973, the applicant was counseled three times regarding AWOL, general appearance, and duty performance. 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 | 20060017096C071029
The applicant provides his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Separation or Discharge) and a Standard Form 180 (Request Pertaining to Military Records). There is no evidence of record and the applicant provided no evidence to show he was wounded as a result of hostile action or that he was awarded the Purple Heart. 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 award of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017103C071029
The applicant departed Vietnam on 4 December 1972. Such absence must have been the basis for discharge under other than honorable conditions and is computed without regard to expiration of term of service; and (2) prospective disqualification for receipt of VA benefits for those originally qualifying as a result of upgrade by Presidential Memorandum of 19 January 1977 or the SDRP, unless an eligibility determination is made under the published uniform standards and procedures. It appears...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017104C071108
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 31 May 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060017104 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 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant’s DD Form 214 does not show award of the CMB. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017105
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 May 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060017105 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) to show award of the Bronze Star Medal. The applicant did not file within the 3-year...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017106
Fields Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant provides her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with the period ending 4 October 1997; numerous letters to and from Congressional Representatives; a DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award), dated 12 August 1996; a United States Army Medical Specialist Course diploma; a United States Army Medical Department certificate; two...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017107
There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. The applicant's contention that his discharge should be upgraded to an honorable discharge based on the fact that he was young and immature at the time of his military service was carefully considered and determined to be without merit. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017109C071029
Qawiy A. Sabree | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. It states, in pertinent part, that a bronze service star is authorized with this award for each campaign a member is credited with participating in while serving in the RVN. The evidence of record confirms the applicant held and served in an infantry MOS in a qualifying infantry unit while serving in the RVN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017114C071029
On 17 March 1987, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of paragraph 14-12c, Army Regulation 635- 200, by reason of Misconduct (Commission of a Serious Offense-Drug Abuse), and he directed the applicant receive a GD. The applicant's contention that his discharge should be upgraded to an HD based on his overall record of service and because his discharge was the result of something that happened to him while he was serving on active duty was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017116C071029
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: The applicant's request and argument is provided by counsel. Counsel claims that it is against Army policy to fail to give the required 24 hours from the date of release to the date of separation and a simple correction of the DD Forms 214 separation date to 5 August 1964 is all that is being requested. By regulation, the date the member is actually released from active duty will be entered on the DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017118C070205
However, the applicant submitted a copy of his DD Form 214 which shows that on 1 March 1989, he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct-commission of a serious offense, in the pay grade of E-1. 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. There is no evidence in the applicant's records, and the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017119
The applicant states, in effect, that his military records do not show the injury which occurred in Vietnam. There is no evidence in the available records which shows that the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error now under consideration on 18 September 1970; therefore, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error expired on 17 September 1973.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017121
The applicant, the widow of the deceased former service member (FSM), requests, in effect, correction of the FSMs military records to show that he elected full Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage for his spouse and child, and that the applicant applied for the SBP annuity within the 6-year statute of limitations. In view of the above, it would be equitable to correct the FSMs records to show that the FSM elected full SBP coverage for his spouse and child; that the applicant made a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017127
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 April 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060017127 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. On 12 April 2005, the applicant submitted a request for an exception to policy to retire as a colonel, pay grade O6. The evidence clearly shows that the applicant requested a voluntary retirement for length of service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017130
The applicant requests reconsideration of an earlier request to correct item 6 (Organization) on his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) to show Company B, 422nd Infantry Regiment, 106th Infantry Division instead of Company K, 109th Infantry Division. While there is no evidence of record to show he was reassigned to the 106th Infantry Division after his liberation, this Morning Report is accepted as sufficient evidence on which to amend item 6 on his WD AGO Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017156C071029
The applicant requests, in effect, that the name and gender in her military records be corrected. However, while the applicant's desire to change the military record to show the first name and gender she currently being used is understood, there is insufficient evidence to support granting the requested relief. Had the applicant provided medical evidence confirming that she actually underwent medical therapy for a gender change into the female role, although it still would not result in a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017160
The Chief, Personnel Policy and Readiness Division concluded that applicant served 544 days in excess of 730 days allowed in an involuntary status and as a result his voluntary mobilization orders should have commenced on 24 July 2006. Evidence shows that the applicant was involuntarily mobilized for 1274 days during the period 6 September 2002 through 3 September 2004 and during the period 23 July 2006 through 17 January 2008. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017161
The Chief, Personnel Policy and Readiness Division concluded that applicant served 541 days in excess of 730 days allowed in an involuntary status and as a result his voluntary mobilization orders should have commenced on 27 July 2006. 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 | 20060017162C071029
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 June 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060017162 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, reconsideration of his request that his record be corrected to show his Prisoner of War (POW) status. The applicant provides a self-authored statement as new evidence in which he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017163
The Chief, Personnel Policy and Readiness Division concluded that applicant served 535 days in excess of 730 days allowed in an involuntary status and as a result his voluntary mobilization orders should have commenced on 3 August 2006. Evidence shows that the applicant was involuntarily mobilized for 1264 days during the period 6 September 2002 through 24 August 2004 and during the period 23 July 2006 through 7 January 2008. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017165
The Chief, Personnel Policy and Readiness Division concluded that applicant served 536 days in excess of 730 days allowed in an involuntary status and as a result his voluntary mobilization orders should have commenced on 1 August 2006. Evidence shows that the applicant was involuntarily mobilized for 1266 days during the period 6 September 2002 through 26 August 2004 and during the period 23 July 2006 through 9 January 2008. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017167
The Chief, Personnel Policy and Readiness Division concluded that applicant served 535 days in excess of 730 days allowed in an involuntary status and as a result his voluntary mobilization orders should have commenced on 2 August 2006. Evidence shows that the applicant was involuntarily mobilized for 1265 days during the period 6 September 2002 through 8 August 2004 and during the period 23 July 2006 through 8 January 2008. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017193
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 June 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060017193 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 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. Record shows the applicant was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017197
The applicant requests, in effect, that a Standard Form 88 (Report of Medical Examination), dated 3 November 1968, be removed from his military records. He further states that he never went near the dispensary on 3 November 1968. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged injustice now under consideration on 3 November 1968; therefore, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error expired on 2 November 1971.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017199
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 31 May 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060017199 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 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his deployment to Bosnia in support of Operation Joint Endeavor. Also, item 18 on his DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017201
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart 2nd Award. The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. There are no orders in the applicant's service personnel records that show he was awarded the Purple Heart 2nd Award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017203C070205
The applicant states that service in Saudi Arabia from October 1990 through February 1991 was not included on his DD Form 214. Item 12f “Foreign Service” of the applicant’s DD Form 214 shows 6 years of Foreign Service time. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing in Block 27, Remarks, of his DD Form 214 “SERVICE IN SAUDIA ARABIA FROM 19901006 – 910222.” _____Kenneth Wright ______ CHAIRPERSON INDEX |CASE...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017204
The applicant requests correction of his Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) to show award of the Purple Heart and the Combat Infantryman Badge. The evidence of records shows that the applicant was not an infantryman. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned by showing that, in addition to the awards shown on his DD Form 214, his authorized awards include one bronze...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017205C071029
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 11 October 2006 in the rank and grade of Master Sergeant (MSG), E-8. He was honorably discharged from the Regular Army on 31 March 1998 in the rank and grade of SSG, E-6. The advisory opinion stated that it was determined the applicant’s enlistment grade of E-6 was correct and that he could request a [SSG] date of rank correction in accordance with Army Regulation 600-20 (Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017206
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 May 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060017206 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 9 (Military Occupational Specialties), of his DA Form 66 (Officer Qualification Record), shows that he was awarded the MOS of 1542, Infantry Unit Commander, effective 19 March 1968, the date he completed IOBC, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017210
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be awarded the Purple Heart; the Liberation Medal for the Liberation of the Philippines; and the Army of Occupation Medal, with Japan Clasp. As a result, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error or injustice expired on 1 January 1950. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding the applicant the Bronze Star Medal, based on award of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017213
On 18 May 1983, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he be issued a Discharge Certificate Under Other Than Honorable Conditions. There is no indication that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Notwithstanding the applicant's assertion that it would right a wrong by upgrading his discharge, there is no available evidence to show that he had any...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017217
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. _____Carmen Duncan __ CHAIRPERSON INDEX CASE ID AR20060017217 SUFFIX RECON YYYYMMDD DATE BOARDED 20070607 TYPE OF DISCHARGE UOTHC DATE OF DISCHARGE 19730403 DISCHARGE...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017229
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 June 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20060017229 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 states, in effect, that he received a wound from shrapnel to his right arm from enemy mortar fire and that he was treated in the field by a medic. There also is no evidence in his service personnel records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2006 | 20060017237
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart for wounds received in the Republic of Vietnam. Therefore, his records should be corrected to show this unit award. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned by showing that, in addition to the awards shown on his DD Form 214, his authorized awards include the Meritorious Unit Commendation, an oak leaf cluster on his Army...