ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004167
The applicant states he received two awards of the Purple Heart for injuries sustained on 11 May 1968 and again for injuries on 4 October 1968 in the Republic of Vietnam, but his DD 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) does not reflect the Purple Heart awards or the Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicant's military personnel record contains general orders, which authorized him two awards of the Purple Heart for wounds sustained while engaged in military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004195
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 August 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070004195 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, which occurred on 17 February 1969, the date of discharge from active federal service and transfer to the United States Army Reserve. The DD Form 214 issued...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004196
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 30 August 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070004196 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 Senator states, in effect, that the applicant served honorably in the Republic of Vietnam for 7 months prior to his return to the United States on rest and recuperation leave. Army Regulation 630-10 (Absence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004205
The General Court-Martial sentenced the applicant to reduction in grade to private/pay grade E-1, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and ordered him discharged from the service with a bad conduct 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 set aside a conviction. Finally, a General Court- Martial convicted him of sodomy of a child and of a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004211
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. In support of his request, the applicant submits an addendum to his DD Form 149, Application for Correction of Military Record, dated 28 March 2006; a copy of a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, dated 10 February 2006; a copy of a Memorandum from the Commander, Headquarters, United States Army Infantry School, dated 7 February 2006; a copy of a DA Form 3822-R, Report of Mental Status Evaluation, dated 4...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004212C071108
There is no evidence of record that shows the applicant held the rank of 1SG at the time of his separation. The applicant's DD Form 214 does show that he was placed on the "Retired List Grade 1SG". Therefore, the applicant is not entitled to have his records corrected to show that he retired in the rank of 1SG.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004213
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his service in Iraq from 5 April 2003 through 25 November 2003. The applicant contends that he is entitled to correction of his military records to show his overseas service in Iraq during the period 5 April 2003 through 25 November 2003. The evidence of record shows he was deployed with the 16th Signal Battalion in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom during the period 5 April...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004214
The counsel argues that the applicant's previous case referred to the three-year statute of limitation for correction of his records. While the applicant's records only indicate treatment for malnutrition surely the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) does not award 100 percent disability without overwhelming evidence to support the claim. Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004215C071029
The applicant states that his Captain (CPT) DOR was incorrectly determined in 1998 and, as a result, he was not considered for promotion to MAJ in 2001. By email dated 23 November 2003, the applicant was advised that his CPT DOR had been adjusted to 14 April 1993 and that he would be considered for promotion to MAJ by a special selection board (SSB) under the 2001 criteria. He was issued a promotion memorandum, dated 30 August 2004, which indicated he was promoted to MAJ with a promotion...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004219
On 4 February 1994, the US Army Reserve Personnel Center issued the FSM a Notification of Eligibility for Retired Pay at Age 60 (20-Year Letter). This letter notified the FSM that he had completed the required years of service and would be eligible for retired upon application at age 60. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004222
The applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of her general discharge on 15 August 2006. The regulation shows that the separation program designator (SPD) "JKK", as shown on the applicants DD Form 214, is appropriate for discharge when the narrative reason for discharge is "misconduct, commission of a serious offense, abuse of illegal drugs" and the authority for discharge under this SPD is "Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c(2)." The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004224
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 January 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070004224 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 states that he is not sure what he is entitled to financially, but he believes it should be at least $200.00 per month from 7 July 1996 through 11 November 1997. The applicant's LESs for the periods covering 1...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004225
The applicant requests that his physical evaluation board proceedings be corrected to show he was given a 60 percent disability rating. The medical examiner prepared Standard Form 88 (Report of Medical Exam) which shows the applicant has scoliosis, a fracture of the T7 on the spine, and is blind in his right eye. The PEB determined that the applicant was unfit and recommended a combined physical disability rating of 50 percent and that he be retired permanently from the service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004226
The DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge or Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty) the applicant was issued at the time of his discharge confirms he was discharged and his characterization of service was under honorable conditions. Individuals in pay grades E-5 and above must be processed for separation upon discovery of a drug offense. As a result, the Board further determined that there is no evidence provided which shows that it...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004230
Records show that, on 6 January 1981, the applicant was separated under the provisions of chapter 14-4b(3), Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) and was released from custody and control of the Army by reason of misconduct-fraudulent entry. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The applicant's record shows he authenticated his enlistment contract to be correct and true, and that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004231
The applicant requests that all of his Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) rated disabilities be approved for Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC). Incurring disabilities while in a theater of operations or in training exercises is not, in and of itself, sufficient to grant a military retiree CRSC. Without evidence to establish a direct, causal relationship to the applicants VA rated disabilities to war or the simulation of war, there is insufficient basis in which to grant his request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004244
Fields Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. There is no evidence to show that the applicant was a RTO or was he awarded the MOS. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the awards of Army Good Conduct Medal first award for the period 3 November 1967 to 31 October 1969, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004245
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Bronze Star Medal and the Purple Heart. Army Regulation 672-5-1, in effect at the time, provides that the Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. 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 3...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004258
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. The applicant further contends, in effect, that the reason for his separation should be changed and the character of service for his discharge should be upgraded to an honorable discharge because the actions of military authorities were too harsh; he was immature at the time; his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004259C071029
Donald L. Lewy | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant provides the following documents in support of his application: USN Enlistment Contract; ROTC Contract; and Self-Authored Statement. Therefore, given the amount of his enlistment bonuses exceed the total amount of his ROTC debt and provides him the means to repay his ROTC debt, it would not be appropriate to grant the requested relief in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004260
The applicant also states that he requested a Special Selection Board (SSB) in May 2006 for the FY03 selection board, which selected him for promotion to Colonel. In July 2005, due to an administrative error, the applicant's file was transferred to the USAR at which time he was considered by the FY05 Reserve Colonel Selection Board and was selected for promotion to colonel by that board. Based on the fact that the Promotion Boards do not divulge the reason for nonselection and there was no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004262
Counsel further states that the applicant had not received any negative counseling in the past, she was harassed for having a physical profile, and that the same company commander who approved the bar had approved her request for reenlistment three months earlier. The rater placed an "X" in the Needs Improvement box in Part VId (Leadership) and provided the following comments "lacks initiative and motivation as an NCO to provide direction to subordinate soldiers" and "lacks the knowledge on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004264
On 27 June 2006, the applicant concurred with the medical board findings and his case was referred to the PEB for further medical review. The applicant's record shows that he did not concur with the PEBs findings. On 19 January 2007, the PEB rated the applicant with a 10 percent disability rating for his back pain, zero percent rating for his knees, and zero percent rating for his shoulder impingement syndrome and recommended his separation with severance pay.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004269
He also stated that his Doctor of Chiropractic degree is considered a "lesser degree" because the requirement did not include a baccalaureate degree. The evidence shows that the applicant completed an MHA, MGHM, and D.C. degree and is requesting that his active duty date of rank be adjusted based on his education. The applicant completed a Chiropractic degree which did not include a baccalaureate degree; therefore, it was not considered an advanced degree by the OTSG, but a lower degree.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004275
The applicant requests award of the Army Commendation Medal for his service in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The applicant's military service records are absent documentation that shows he deployed overseas in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The evidence of record shows that the applicants DD Form 214, with an effective date of 31 March 2003, was corrected on 7 January 2007 to show award of the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004281
Item 9 (Previous Military Service) of the DD Form 4 dated 28 June 1978 shows that the applicant had 2 years, 6 months, and 25 days of total active military service as of the date of this reenlistment. Item 7 (Previous Military Service Upon Enlistment and/or Reenlistment) of the DD Form 4 dated 6 November 1987 shows that the applicant had 11years, 11 months, and 3 days of total active military service as of the date of this reenlistment. Although there is sufficient evidence to show that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004285
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 August 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070004285 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 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (10th Award). Army Regulation (AR) 672-5-1, in effect at the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004287
In the absence of authority for this award, the applicant may request award of the Bronze Star Medal under the provisions of Section 1130 of Title 10, United States Code. The applicant's records show that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, Valorous Unit Award, and two bronze service stars to be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004288
The applicant's personnel service records do not contain general orders, which authorized him award of the Purple Heart. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 shows the applicant is entitled to award of the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal based on Department of the Army General Order 53, dated 1970. The applicant did not provide sufficient evidence nor do his service personnel records show that he was wounded because of hostile action or action against a foreign enemy.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004291C071029
David W. Tucker | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant's Officer Records Brief (DA Form 4037) shows he completed 12 months of service in Korea in 2000, and 12 months of service in Iraq in 2005. The regulation provides no provisions for consolidating DD Forms 214 issued for different periods of active duty service performed in separate statuses.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004292
He further requests correction to his DD Form 214 to show award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) and Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). A computer generated Enlisted Record Brief (ERB) obtained from the applicant's Official Military Personnel File on the integrated Personnel Electronic Records Management System (iPERMS) does not show he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal, or the Combat Infantryman Badge. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004297
The applicant states there is no record of 79th Infantry Division unit awards on his discharge document. The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. The unit was awarded the French Fourragere based on Department of the Army General Order 43, dated 1950.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004298
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show: a. Unfortunately, trench foot is not considered an injury that qualifies for award of the Purple Heart; therefore, there is insufficient evidence upon which to grant the applicant's request for award of the Purple Heart. Evidence shows that the applicants records contain administrative error which does not require action by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004308C071029
On 24 October 1993, the applicant was charged with assaulting his wife. He told her he needed to call an ambulance to get her to the hospital [where she was eventually treated for nine days]. The Manual for Courts-Martial United States, Part II, Rule 401 (Forwarding and disposition of charges in general) states only persons authorized to convene courts-martial or to administer nonjudicial punishment under Article 15 may dispose of charges.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004319
The applicant's records show that the applicant was inducted into the Army of the United States on 29 January 1969. Records show the applicant 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 by showing award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), the Good Conduct Medal, the Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-16), the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004321C071029
The applicant requests that his reenlistment (RE) code be changed from RE code 4 to RE code 3. The applicant states that he would like to apply for a waiver to reenlist in the Regular Army as a direct commission officer as a physician assistant. On 9 July 1986, the applicant requested discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 16 due to a bar to reenlistment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004333
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 August 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070004333 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 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) to show award of the Kuwait Liberation Medal and the Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004334
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 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 to show that, in addition to the awards shown on his DD Form 214, his authorized awards include the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004341C071029
Fields | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant was commissioned a second lieutenant in the U. S. Army Reserve on 30 May 1970 and entered active duty on 8 July 1970. He retired from active duty and was placed on the retired list in the rank and grade of Master Sergeant, E-8 on 1 April 2000 after completing a total of 21 years, 3 months, and 9 days of active duty and 23 years and 28 days of service for pay.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004347C080407
The applicant requests, in effect, that Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) election made by her deceased ex-spouse, a former service member (FSM), be changed from spouse to former spouse coverage. Thus, it would be appropriate to correct the record to show that the FSM changed his SBP election from Spouse to Former Spouse on the date of his divorce from the applicant, and to provide the applicant all SBP annuity payments due from the date of the FSM's death. As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004348
The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge (UD), characterized as under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC), be upgraded to an honorable discharge. 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. In order to justify correction of a military record, the applicant must show, to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must otherwise appear, that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004353
The applicant requests correction of her military records to adjust her mandatory retirement date (MRD). The applicant states, in effect, that she was transferred to the Retired Reserve in 1998 due to non-select for promotion to lieutenant colonel, even though she only had 15 qualifying years for retirement. Orders C-01-800794, United States Army Reserve Personnel Command, dated 8 January 1998, immediately reassigned the applicant to the Retired Reserve.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004355
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Bronze Star Medal, the Air Medal (4th Award), the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), the Vietnam Campaign Medal, and completion of the armor course [sic]. Record shows the applicant 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 by: a. amending his order for the Bronze Star Medal to show his qualifying dates of service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004356
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) to show his actual dates of service. On 18 March 1979, the applicant entered active duty in the Regular Army for a period of 20 months and 10 days. The evidence clearly shows that he had 3 months and 8 days of ADT in 1977; and creditable prior active service of 1 year, 8 months, and 8 days from 18 March 1979 to 25 November 1980; and 19 years, 6 months, and 6 days of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004358
On 4 September 1985, the applicants commander recommended separation from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14, for commission of a serious offense (use of illegal drugs). The first vote resulted in recommendations by two board members to retain the applicant; by one board member to issue a General Discharge Certificate; and by two board members to separate him under other than honorable conditions. However, in this case the evidence showed that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004364
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Bronze Star Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters. There is no evidence (orders) in the applicant's records and the applicant has not provided sufficient evidence to show entitlement to the Bronze Star Medal. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned to show award of the Bronze Star Medal with 2 Bronze Oak...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004373
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states that the Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Overseas Service Commemorative Medal, American Defense Service Medal, Honorable Service Commemorative Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal, and the Army Commemorative Medal. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004379C071029
Richard T. Dunbar | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Item 38 of his DA Form 20 shows he performed duties in MOS 43K20, canvas repairman, throughout his assignment in Germany. There is insufficient evidence on which to base a correction to his DD Form 214 to show his MOS as 44C.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004394C071029
Richard T. Dunbar | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) on her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to add the Overseas Service Ribbon and that item 12e (Total Prior Inactive Service) be corrected to show she had 4 months of prior inactive service. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004396
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 9 August 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070004396 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 dated 21 Oct 1968 shows that the applicant was honorably discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administration Separations) for the purpose of...