ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070000004
The applicant requests that her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show the award of the Army Service Ribbon (ASR) and Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) for her military service. The applicant requests that her DD Form 214 be corrected to show the awards of the ASR and the AGCM for her military service. Therefore, she is entitled to correction of her records to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070000005
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. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. 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 | CY2007 | 20070000008C071108
The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), the Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB), and the South West Asia Ribbon (SWA) (correctly known as the SWA Service Medal). For SWA service, one overseas bar is authorized for each period of 6 months active Federal service as a member of a U.S. Service in SWA from 16 August 1990 to 24 March 1991. There is no evidence of record nor has the applicant submitted any evidence that shows he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070000024
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. The medical evidence of record and the entry on the Korean Casualty Roster which show the applicant was wounded in action on 20 September 1952 in Korea are accepted as sufficient evidence on which to amend items 27 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) and 29 on his DD Form 214. The applicant served a period of qualifying service for award of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070000040
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 May 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070000040 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. Member Mr. James R. Hastie Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. On 18 March 1987, the applicants commander recommended that he be separated from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070000041
The separation authority approved the recommendation for separation and directed that he be issued an undesirable discharge. On 19 March 1965, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the applicants request for an honorable discharge. Since the applicants record of service included one nonjudicial punishment, four summary court-martial convictions, and 71 days of lost time, his record of service was not satisfactory and did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070000043
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show all awards and decorations to which he is entitled. The evidence of record shows that the applicant served a period of qualifying service for award of the National Defense Service Medal; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070000045C071029
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge (UD) be upgraded. On 5 March 1970, the applicant accepted non-judicial punishment (NJP) under the provisions of Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) for disobeying a lawful order and for absenting himself from duty without proper authority.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070000046
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. Paragraph 8-26 (Discharge from State ARNG and/or Reserve of the Army) subparagraph q (Acts or Patterns of Misconduct), provides that an administrative discharge board is required (unless waived by the Solder) when the Soldier has 6 or more years of total military service or the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070000048C071108
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR), the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM), the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge, and to be affiliated with the AG (Adjutant General) Regimental Corps. The evidence of record shows that the applicant completed an overseas tour in Germany and served on an overseas tour in Panama for 15 months from 17 May 1983 through 1 September 1983 and the applicant was retired with a disability. The evidence of record shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070000053C071029
On 22 June 2004, an informal PEB found the applicant to be unfit due to diagnoses 1 and 3 (under Department of Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) code 5271), with a 20 percent disability rating, and diagnosis 2 (chronic pain left foot, due to metatarsal fracture, rated as minimal/occasional, rated for pain), with a zero percent disability rating. The advisory opinion noted that it was not clear if the applicant was seeking an increase in his Army physical disability...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070000056
On 4 March 1976, the applicant received nonjudicial punishment (NJP) under the provisions of Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice, for being absent without leave (AWOL) on 17 February 1976 (1 day) and for being AWOL from 20 February to 1 March 1976 (10 days). 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. As a result, the Board further determined that there is no evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070000068
The Chief, Personnel Policy and Readiness Division concluded that applicant served 251 days in excess of 730 days allowed in an involuntary status and as a result his voluntary mobilization orders should have commenced on 14 May 2007. Evidence shows that the applicant was involuntarily mobilized for 981 days during the period 15 March 2005 through 24 May 2006 and during the period 23 July 2006 through 19 January 2008. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070000077
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Combat Action Badge, the Iraq Campaign Medal, and the Overseas Service Ribbon. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states that individuals authorized the Iraq Campaign Medal must have served in direct support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM (OIF). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070000079
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 28 June 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070000079 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 is no evidence in his military personnel records to show he was considered or selected for promotion to SFC/E-7 or that he attained promotion list status. The evidence shows that the applicant was serving in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070000096
The divorce decree stated in pertinent part that the applicant's retirement pay would be split 50/50 and that the SBP provision of his retirement would be made payable to his former spouse. Public Law 98-94, dated 24 September 1983, established SBP coverage for former spouses of retired members. However, his current spouse has provided her concurrence with his request to change his SBP election to former spouse coverage.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070000099
The FSM's military records are not available to the Board for review. The applicant submitted two articles from the local newspapers stating that her father's face and hands were badly burned from being trapped in a tank and she states he was treated at a hospital in Rome, Italy. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to show the FSM is entitled to the award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070000100
The applicant provides copies of his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214), promotion orders, temporary change of station orders, reduction orders, separation orders, and Enlistment Contract-Armed Forces of the United States (DD Form 4) dated 10 October 2006. Orders 231-00407, 24th Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas, dated 19 August 2003, reduced the applicant from sergeant, pay grade E5 to specialist, pay grade E4, effective 13 August 2003, with a date of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070000101
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show that he was advanced on the Retired List to first sergeant, pay grade E8. The applicant states that he served satisfactorily as a first sergeant prior to his retirement as a sergeant first class, pay grade E7. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant's highest pay grade while on active duty was E7.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070000105C071029
He elected to participate in the Reserve Component SBP (RCSBP) for natural person with insurable interest (NIP) coverage (his son, age 28, born on 9 June 1972), option C. The front side of the DD Form 1883 stated, “IMPORTANT: The decision you make with respect to participation in the Survivor Benefit Plan is a permanent irrevocable decision. Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Force Management Policy) memorandum, subject: Sections 637 and 638 of the National Defense Authorization...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070000108
The applicant's DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) shows he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 11 of Army Regulation 645-200 (Separation of Enlisted Personnel) on 29 September 1972, with a bad conduct discharge as a result of court-martial. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070000110C071029
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 June 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070000110 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. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative errors which do not require action by the Board. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the DD Form 214 of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070000113C071029
The FSM's Retiree Account Statement, with an effective date 2 December 2003 and with a new pay due date of 2 January 2004 shows he elected full SBP coverage (to provide a 55% annuity amount), for spouse only. Public Law 99-661, dated 14 November 1986, permitted divorce courts to order SBP coverage (without the member's agreement) in those cases where the member was participating in the SBP or was still on active duty and had not yet made an election. As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070000124C071029
Effective 9 November 2006, the applicant was discharged from the ARNG and as a Reserve of the Army. The applicant was discharged from the ARNG effective 1 January 2002 as a result of being twice nonselected for promotion to MAJ. As a result, the Board recommends that the State Army National Guard records and all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing that his discharge from the Army National Guard of 1 January 2002 is void and of no force or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070000126C071029
On 21 June 1982, the applicant was discharged accordingly. There is no indication that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. The evidence of record provides no documentary evidence that indicates the applicant was ever denied the opportunity to apply for a hardship discharge or that he ever suffered from or was treated for a disabling medical condition that would have supported his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070000131
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 June 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070000131 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 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Combat Action Ribbon and the Meritorious Unit Commendation. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070000134C071029
The applicant provides an unofficial transcript and a State of Colorado Training Certificate in support of his application. On 12 July 1984, the unit commander notified the applicant that he was initiating action to separate the applicant under the provisions of chapter 13, Army Regulation 635-200, for unsatisfactory performance. On 14 July 1984, the separation authority approved the separation action and directed the applicant receive a GD, and on 24 July 1984, the applicant was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070000140
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 Good Conduct Medal; the Combat Action Ribbon; the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross, with Palm, Unit Citation; the Presidential Unit Citation; and several other awards to which he is entitled. As a member of the United States Army, the applicant is not eligible for award of the Combat Action Ribbon. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070000145
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show that he elected not to participate in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP). Public Law 99-145, enacted 8 November 1985 but effective 1 March 1986, required a spouses written concurrence for a retiring members election that provides less than the maximum spouse coverage. The available evidence clearly shows that the applicant elected to participate in the SBP to provide full coverage for his spouse.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070000151
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 May 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070000151 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 participated in two campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which entitles him to award of the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070000155C071108
The applicant states, in effect, that he is entitled to have his records corrected to show receipt of the Air Medal, the Bronze Star Medal, the Army Commendation Medal with “V” Device, and the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service, the Purple Heart, the Good Conduct Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Parachutist Badge, the Air Assault Badge, the Army Service Ribbon, the Combat Action Ribbon, and the Close Combat Badge (correctly known as the Combat Action Badge). The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070000159C071029
The application submitted in this case is dated 7 November 2006. 510th Personnel Service Company Orders 116-13, dated 9 June 1992, awarded the applicant PMOS 31G3O4A (additional skill identifier (ASI) A4 meaning reclassification training required) and withdrew PMOS 74C3O effective 21 March 1992 under the provisions of Army Regulation 600-200, paragraph 2-31c. The applicant contended that the paperwork for the early out under the SSB was submitted first and, to the best that he can recall,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070000162
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 | CY2007 | 20070000168
A review of the bonus message in effect when the applicant enlisted shows the following: a $2,000.00 bonus was in effect for MOS 11X for a 3 year enlistment. AHRC recommended that the Board find in favor of the applicant's request for a total bonus payment of $6,000.00, the maximum bonus allowed for a 3 year enlistment on 12 March 2004. The evidence further shows that at the time of the applicants enlistment, there was no bonus available to the applicant under the College First Program,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070000170
The applicant states, in effect, that he was given orders to PCS to Fort Hood with a report date of 15 September 2006, and a deployment date of 23 October 2006. Given the applicant moved his family members in good faith based on the information contained in his PCS orders, this DA official recommends the Army Board of Corrections to Military Records (ABCMR) grant authorization to the applicant for the following: movement of dependents at Government expense (including authority for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070000171
Chapter 6, of Army Regulation 635-40, pertains to continuation on active duty of unfit Soldiers. A COAD will be approved for any period of time up to the last day of the month in which the Soldier attains 20 years of active federal service for purposes of qualifying for length of service retirement. The evidence shows that the applicant concurred with the recommendation of the PEB to be discharged and his COAD, which was denied, prevented him from remaining on active duty to complete 20...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070000173
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of a second Army Good Conduct Medal, two awards of the Combat Action Badge, and any other awards he may be authorized. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant served a qualifying period of time for two awards of the Army Good Conduct Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him a second Army Good Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070000174
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show that he was promoted to the rank of captain after 1 year of service. The applicant stated in this letter that he and the other dental officers were promised by the colonel who had recruited them into the United States Army that they would be promoted to captain after serving 12 months in the rank of first lieutenant. The liaison officer stated that when the applicant was ordered to active duty on 18 September...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070000179C071108
Rowland C. Heflin | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. 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. The applicant’s separation processing, to include the SPD and RE code assignments, was accomplished in accordance with the applicable regulation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070000181
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 May 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070000181 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 records are not available to the Board for review. As a result the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are sufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070000186
Section 1552(f), Title 10, United States Code states that the Army Board for Correction of Military Records can only review records of court-martial and related administrative records to correct a record to accurately reflect action taken by reviewing authorities under the Uniform Code of Military Justice or to take clemency action. The applicant, a sergeant, was discharged with a bad conduct discharge for distributing marijuana on two separate occasions. As a result, the Board further...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070000188C071108
The applicant requests award of the Belgian Fourragere and the Army Reserve Medal. There is no evidence that shows the applicant served as a member of one or more of the Reserve Components of the Armed Forces of the United States for a period of 10 years. Notwithstanding the staff DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS above, the majority of the Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070000190C071108
The applicant requests, in effect, that her records be corrected to show she was promoted to the rank of specialist/pay grade E-4 and that she was deployed to Iraq. Item 4.a (Grade, Rate, or Rank) of the DD Form 214, dated 30 November 2003 shows the entry “PFC” on the effective date of her discharge from active duty. Item 4.b (Pay Grade) of the DD Form 214 shows the entry “E3” on the effective date of discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070000211C071108
None of the entries include a conclusion or a statement that the applicant was completely unable to perform the ADLs indicated on his TSGLI claim. The TSGLI program was established by Congress to provide relief to Soldiers and their families after suffering a traumatic injury. There is also no evidence in his service medical records to support his complete dependence for ADLs for 60 days or the minimum 30 days for traumatic injuries other than traumatic brain injuries.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070000228
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 May 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070000228 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. Member Mr. James R. Hastie Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070000234
The applicant requests, in effect, that his reentry eligibility (RE) code of RE-4 be upgraded to RE-3. Also, he was informed that he would be ineligible to apply for enlistment in the United States Army for a period of two years after discharge, and that he may make application to the Army Discharge Review Board or the Army Board for Correction of Military Records for upgrading; however, he acknowledged he realized that an act of consideration by either board does not imply that his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070000242
He completed his initial training and served on active duty through a series of enlistments until his discharge on 27 February 1997 to accept an appointment as a warrant officer. There is no evidence of record showing that he submitted any mitigating evidence or argument. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant was promoted to CW3 on 1 February 2004.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070000248C071108
The applicant is requesting correction of an alleged error or injustice which occurred on 28 September 1981, the date of his discharge from active duty. On 19 August 1981, the separation authority approved the applicant’s request for discharge and directed that he receive an Under Other Than Honorable Discharge Certificate. The evidence of record shows the applicant voluntarily requested discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070000257
The applicant and the Hearing Advisor discussed exactly what would happen during the Preliminary Hearing, including procedural matters, evidence, and types of evidence submitted. On 10 July 2006, the USMA Superintendent approved the findings of the HIH that the applicant violated the Cadet Honor Code by cheating on or about 13 April 2006 and forwarded the records of proceedings to the Department of the Army recommending the applicant separation from the USMA, transfer to the U.S. Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070000259
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 July 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070000259 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 23 July 1974, the applicant concurred with the PEB findings and recommendations and waived a formal hearing of his case. Although the applicant contends that the entry on the 13 November 1973 Standard Form 502 is...