ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070003901
In the processing of this case, an advisory opinion was requested of the Departments of the Army and Air Force, National Guard Bureau, Personnel Division. The evidence shows the applicant was appointed to the rank and pay grade WO1, W-1, on 23 June 2000. Based on this assignment, he became fully eligible for promotion and was promoted to the rank and pay grade, CW2, W-2, with a date of rank and effective date of 16 November 2002.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070003905
On 14 April 1977, the Army Board for Correction of Military Records reviewed the applicant's military records and all other available evidence and denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted. Ann M. Campbell ______________________ CHAIRPERSON INDEX CASE...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070003922
Temporary Award The commander of any Army unit which has assigned Army aircraft may authorize in published orders qualified personnel of his command to wear the Aircraft Crewman Badge. However, evidence of record shows the applicant participated in three campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which are not correctly shown by award of three bronze service stars for wear on his Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070003923
The applicant requests correction of his Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) to show award of two Purple Hearts for wounds received in the Republic of Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period from 11 February 1969 to 10 February 1971; b. deleting the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070003930C071029
MILPER Message 05-167, subject: Regular Army Integration, Release from Active Duty Processing, Resignation Processing and Declination of Voluntary Indefinite Status, was issued on 5 July 2005. Paragraph 5G of MILPER Message 05-236 stated that Reserve officers on the ADL serving in their OBV who wished to separate at the end of their current service obligation would submit voluntary indefinite declination to the Officer Retirements and Separations Section not later than 1 October 2005. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070003931
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 June 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070003931 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 was awarded total constructive credit of 9 years, 10 months, and 8 days. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to correction of her records to show in item 12 of the service computation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070003932
A review of the applicant's official military personnel records does not show award of the Army Commendation Medal, two Achievement Medals, the Good Conduct Medal nor any documents to support completion of the military occupational specialty (MOS) medical proficiency training program in Frankfurt, Germany in 1989. The applicant's personnel service record and his DD Form 214 support award of the Army Commendation Medal for his term of service. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070003933
He further requests that the Army Commendation Medal 2nd Award be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with the ending period 18 March 2001. Evidence of record shows that the applicant was awarded the Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected: a. amending his DD Form 214 to add the award of the Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award); b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070003935
The applicant requests correction of his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) to show his foreign service. The applicants available personnel records do not show where he performed his overseas service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records, particularly the DD Form 214, of the individual concerned be corrected by showing in Item 12f (Foreign Service): 11 months and 1 day.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070003936
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 September 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070003936 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. This letter also notified the FSM that he was entitled to participate in the RCSBP and that "UPON RECEIPT OF NOTIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR RETIRED PAY AT AGE 60, HE HAD 90 DAYS IN WHICH TO ELECT TO PARTICIPATE IN...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070003937
The applicant authenticated this document with his signature indicating he was being discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, by reason of for the good of the service, and characterized as under other than honorable conditions. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. There is also no documentation in his medical record that to show he was medically unfit to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070003941
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 Combat Action Badge, the Navy Achievement Medal with Combat "V", or the Purple Heart. Army Regulation 600-8-22 also states that award of the Combat Action Badge is authorized from 18 September 2001 to a date to be determined. The applicant's record shows that the applicant participated in four campaigns during his service in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070003943
The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions discharge (UOTHC) and Separation Program Designator (SPD) Code of KFS be upgraded. He would like to have his discharge upgraded to a general under honorable conditions and have his SPD changed, so he can receive benefits from the DVA. However, the DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued shows he was reduced to private/pay grade E-1 and was discharged under other than honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 2007000395
The applicant requests, in effect, award of additional constructive service credit (CSC) and an adjusted higher entry grade on appointment. The applicant military records show that she was appointed in the United States Army Reserve, Army Nurse Corps, as a first lieutenant, effective 28 October 1999, with 5 years CSC. Therefore, based on the evidence provided at the time of the applicant's application for appointment, it appears her initial CSC, and entry grade awarded at the time of her...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070003952
Accordingly, on 15 February 1984, the applicant was discharged under the authority of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14-12c. On 31 October 1984, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's petition to upgrade his discharge. The record shows no less than six offenses in 10 months as well as an inadequate response to counseling and efforts for rehabilitation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070003958
Chapter 7 (Physical Profiling) of Army Regulation 40-501 (Standards of Medical Fitness) provides that the basic purpose of the physical profile serial system is to provide an index to the overall functional capacity of an individual and is used to assist the unit commander and personnel officer in their determination of what duty assignments the individual is capable of performing, and if reclassification action is warranted. Numerical designators "2" and "3" indicate that an individual has...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070003964
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows in Block 22 (Statement of Service) subparagraph c (Foreign And/Or Sea Service) "1 year, 0 months, 0 days" and it does not list the last overseas theater in which he performed his service. The applicant's record shows conclusively that he served for 1 year in Thailand with USASTRACOM in the United States Army, Pacific Command theater of operations. The applicant's record contained Special Orders awarding him the Expert Marksmanship Badge with Rifle on 15...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070003967
The applicant further states that while he was going over his records, he noticed the award not listed on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The orders show the applicant was awarded the Army Commendation Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing award of the Army Commendation Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070003972
On 28 January 1986, nonjudicial punishment (NJP) was imposed against him violating a lawful general regulation by operating a government vehicle at an excessive speed. He enlisted in the NYARNG on 7 April 1994 for a period of 3 years and on 9 November 1995, he was granted a waiver to remain in the NYARNG after it was determined that his enlistment was fraudulent because he had concealed his arrest record. When authorized, it is issued to a soldier whose military record is satisfactory but...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070003973
The applicant's military personnel records do not contain General Orders or other evidence that show he was awarded the ARCOM. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, for award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for qualifying service after 1 July 1958 in U.S. military operations, U.S. operations in direct support of the United Nations, and U.S. operations of assistance to friendly foreign nations. However, the critical document that would justify...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070003977C071029
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 September 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070003977 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. Based upon award of the Korean Service Medal, the applicant is authorized to wear the United Nations Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that the DD Form 214 of the individual concerned be amended by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070003983C071029
The Vietnam Service Medal shown on his DD Forms 214 were awarded with two bronze service stars affixed to them to indicate he served in two campaigns of the Vietnam War. The applicant served in Vietnam during the period from 5 May 1969 through 30 March 1970. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the Vietnam Service Medal, with two bronze service stars, from the DD Form 214, with an effective date...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070003999
The applicant requests, in effect, that the records of her deceased former spouse, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show that he changed his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage to former spouse coverage. Title 10, U. S. Code, section 1450(f)(3)(A) permits a former spouse to make a written request that an SBP election of former spouse coverage be deemed to have been made when the former spouse is awarded the SBP annuity incident to a proceeding of divorce. Therefore, it would...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004001C071029
Dennis J. Phillips | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant provides an incident report, dated 16 July 2004, and five pages of medical records. The applicant was one of the injured.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004010
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Army Commendation Medal with V Device, the Army Commendation Medal for service, the Jungle Expert Award, and completion of the Jungle Operations Training Course. Item 24 (Decoration, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. Record shows the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004011
The applicant requests correction of his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) to show award of the Purple Heart and the Combat Action Badge. The applicant states that while serving in Iraq with the United States Army he received two concussive brain injuries. Therefore, his records should be corrected to show these awards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004019
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his service in Vietnam and to show that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicant is entitled to the first award of the Good Conduct Medal based on completion of qualifying service from 17 January 1967 to 16 January 1969 ending with termination of a period of Federal military service. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004029
The applicant has provided insufficient evidence to show that his discharge was unjust. The evidence shows that the applicant's undesirable discharge was upgraded to general, under honorable conditions, on 20 December 1974. The evidence shows that the applicant's undesirable discharge was not upgraded to an honorable discharge, only a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004034
The applicant requests correction of his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) for the period ending 12 October 2005, to show award of the Army Commendation Medal and to include the number of years and months he has held his area of concentration (AOC) 60C (Preventive Medicine). The available evidence clearly shows that the applicant has been qualified in preventive medicine since June 1967. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004039C071108
Richard T. Dunbar | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. On 16 May 1989, the applicant was discharged accordingly. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004046
The applicant contends he is entitled to award of the Vietnam Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Purple Heart, the Meritorious Unit Commendation, the Valorous Unit Award, and the Combat Infantry Streamer. The applicant's personnel service records do not show award of the Purple Heart nor do the records contain documents that would indicate he was wounded as a result of hostile actions. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004047C071029
The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge be upgraded to honorable. He is describes as often speaking of his training and the time he served in the Army with pride and honor – even though he was discharged under less than honorable circumstances. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by upgrading the applicant's under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general, under honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004048C071029
The applicant requests, in effect, that his rank and pay grade be corrected on his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. The evidence shows the applicant was promoted to the rank and pay grade of sergeant, E-5, with a date of rank and effective date of 1 January 2004. Based on the evidence, the applicant is entitled to a correction of his DD Form 214, items 4.a.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004062
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 and that he be awarded any additional awards that he may be entitled to receive. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart, for wounds sustained as a result of hostile action on 8 April 1967, while serving in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004066
The evaluation shows that the applicant was referred for evaluation prior to elimination under Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations) for unsuitability. 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. _____Linda D. Simmons___ CHAIRPERSON INDEX CASE ID AR20070004066 SUFFIX RECON DATE BOARDED TYPE OF DISCHARGE DATE OF DISCHARGE DISCHARGE AUTHORITY AR 635-212 DISCHARGE...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004076
There is no evidence the applicant received the first award of the Good Conduct Medal. There is no evidence of record that shows the applicant had an Active Army status on or after 1 August 1981. 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 during the period 2 August 1963 through 1 August 1966; b. correcting his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004080
The applicant requests, in effect, that his honorable discharge be changed to a medical discharge due to service-related medical conditions. On 23 March 1998, the LAARNG state surgeon requested medical documentation and clarification from the New Orleans VA, which is the medical treatment facility that was actively treating the applicant. Further, the evidence shows the applicant, applicant's company commander and the LAARNG state surgeon initiated a MEBD request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004096
The applicant states, in effect, that his military personnel file indicates that he was reduced to pay grade E-1 on 22 June 1989. The applicant has provided no evidence to show that his reduction to pay grade E-1 was an erroneous entry in his military records. There is no evidence in the applicant's military records that show his reduction to pay grade E-1 was revoked.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004097
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 30 August 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070004097 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 DD Form 214 shows that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected: a. by adding the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004098
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart for wounds he received during his service in the Republic of Vietnam. Records show that the applicant participated in three campaigns during his service in the Republic of Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period from 23 January 1968 to 22 January 1971; and b. showing that, in addition to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004105C071029
Carmen Duncan | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant, the son of a former service member (FSM), requests, in effect, that his father's unit be corrected on his WD AGO Form 53-55, Enlisted Record and Report of Separation, Honorable Discharge. The applicant's father would not have been issued a "Class 'B' Pass" by any other unit except his own.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004108C080213
Only two days later he was examined by a civilian doctor and diagnosed with a fracture of his sacrum as a result of a military trauma. Army Regulation 600-8-1, paragraph 41-8e stated that if an LOD finding was required, information from the members medical records would be used to support a finding that an EPTS condition was or was not aggravated by military service. In November 2003, an orthopedic doctor indicated that the applicants riding in a five-ton vehicle that had a lot of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004110
On 20 June 1946, the date of the applicant's discharge from the Army of the United States, a request for award of the Purple Heart was initiated for wounds sustained in combat during the Ardennes Campaign near Luxembourg, France on 20 February 1945. The applicant's contention is that his discharge document should be changed to show he was wounded on in action on 24 January 1945, to show award of the Purple Heart for the wounds, and to show the correct county of his permanent address at the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004115
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 9 August 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070004115 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 records available to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records were provided in part by the applicant and from reconstructed records. On 14 August 1953, the appropriate authority approved the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004116
Copies of DA Form 4240 (Data for Payment of Retired Army Personnel) dated 13 November 1979 which shows the deceased retiree elected spouse only SBP coverage. The divorce decree did not award the SBP to the applicant nor did the applicant provide a deemed election to DFAS within one year from the date of divorce. Title 10, U. S. Code, section 1450(f)(3)(A) permits a former spouse to make a written request that an SBP election of former spouse coverage be deemed to have been made when the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004137
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. Therefore, his records should be corrected to show this unit award. 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 10 October 1967 to 2 September 1969; and b. showing that, in addition...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004151C071029
Paragraph 3-19 of the promotions regulation also contains the following list of factors that will normally result in a material error determination: (1) Officer is removed from a selection list after the next selection board considering the officers of his or her grade recesses. It states that a promotion reconsideration board will consider the record of the officer as it should have been considered by the original board. The applicant’s contention that he should be reconsidered for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004153C071029
Fields | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant's Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) is void of any orders or other documents showing that the applicant served as a Platoon Leader during any period during his assignment to the RVN. However, there is an insufficient evidentiary basis to support granting the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004162C080407
The applicant requests, in effect, that he receive credit for United States Army Reserve (USAR) service he performed after he reached age 60; and that his retirement pay be changed accordingly. This HRC retirement official further states that AMEDD officer MRD extension procedures are well known; however, it appears the applicant submitted his request to his chain of command in August 2005, which was just three months prior to his MRD and retirement date, and his request was processed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004164C071029
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 4 July 1971 be amended to add the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Bronze Star Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with device 1960; the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, the Valorous Unit Award; the Presidential Unit Citation, and the Army Commendation Medal. There are no orders or other evidence authorizing award of this...