ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004981
The applicant states that his DD Form 214 does not show that he contributed to Post-Vietnam Era Veterans Educational Assistance Program. The DD Form 214 in use at the time of the applicants discharge from active duty is not designed to show an individuals contribution to the MGIB. In view of the foregoing, the applicants DD Form 214, Item 15a (Member Contributed to Post-Vietnam Era Veterans Educational Assistance Program) is properly marked No. Therefore, considering all the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004984C071029
This case is being considered using reconstructed records that consists primarily of the FSM's separation document (DD Form 214), the NPRC file on the FSM, and documents provided by the applicant. Item 24a(3) of the FSM's DD Form 214 shows he completed a total of 2 years, 10 months, and 24 days of active military service. The version of the regulation in effect at the time of the applicant's separation contained instructions for completing Item 24c and stated that the total active duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004990C071029
Fields | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. His Enlisted Record Brief, dated 12 January 2007, shows he was promoted to Specialist, E-4 on 1 September 2005. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency, and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004991
There is no evidence in the applicant's service personnel records to show he applied for a legal name change, of his last name, while he served on active duty. The evidence shows that the applicant served on active duty and for the most part spelled his last name with an "i" in the 6th character of his last name. There is no evidence, and the applicant has provided none, which would indicate that an injustice will occur if his last name is not changed as requested by him.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004994C071029
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). The applicant's Military Records Jacket (MPRJ) contains no order or other documents that indicate he was ever awarded the CIB while serving on active duty. Although the evidence of record confirms the applicant's service in the Dominican Republic in a qualifying infantry MOS and infantry unit, it does not contain documentary evidence that verifies that the applicant was personally present and participated while...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004996C071029
Therefore, the Bronze Star Medal is to be awarded to individuals who were authorized either badge for service during World War II. The wartime buddy recommends the applicant be awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge as he states, "He richly deserves it and awarding him one at this time, along with the bronze star that goes with it, will correct an injustice of many years." Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005003
The applicant requests, in effect, that his Reenlistment (RE) code 4 be changed so that he may reenlist in the Army. On 8 June 1988, the applicants commander initiated a Bar to Reenlistment (DA Form 4126). Army Regulation 601-280 (Total Army Retention Program), in effect at the time, provided that Soldiers discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 16-5b, would receive an RE code 4.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005016C071029
John G. Heck | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. His wife is a Master Sergeant in the U. S. Army Reserve and will have her own retired pay. Once a member elects either Options B or C in any category of coverage, that election is irrevocable.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005017
The applicant, the spouse of the deceased former service member (FSM) requests correction of the FSMs military records to show that he was still on active duty at the time of his death. The FSM was not mentally competent to accept the Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) Proceedings recommendation; therefore, an Army official accepted it on his behalf while the applicant was in route to the Walter Reed Army Medical Center. The United States Army processed an imminent death medical retirement...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005028
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was retired by reason of physical disability after completing 20 years of creditable active service. d. DA Form 3947 (Medical Board Proceedings) [results of the Medical Evaluation Board (MEB)], dated 22 February 1978. e. Standard Forms (SF) 600 (Chronological Record of Medical Care), various dates. The applicant had completed 18 years, 6 months, and 28 days of military service at the time of his medical retirement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005029
He requested that DFAS correct his records to show the former spouse coverage. Public Law 98-94, dated 24 September 1983, established SBP coverage for former spouses of retired members. Neither the applicant nor the former spouse requested that his SBP spouse coverage be changed to former spouse coverage in the manner prescribed by law within the statutory one-year time limit.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005033C071108
Jerome L. Pionk | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The Enlistment Record records his last name as B****n***l. A review of the available military records, show the FSM’s last name as B***n***l. The FSM signed his name using B***n***l. 4. It is understandable that the applicant wants to have the name recorded in his late fathers military records changed to reflect the FSM’s name that is shown on his amended...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005034
Powers Chairperson Mr. Edward E. Montgomery Member Mr. Qawiy A. Sabree Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The evidence of record shows that based on verification from DFAS, the applicant served in Kuwait from August 2001 to December 2001. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected: a. by showing the entry, "0000 05 00," in item 12f (Foreign...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005036C071029
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for the wear of one bronze service star on the appropriate service medal, to include the Vietnam Service Medal, for each campaign participation credited. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with ”V” device after he was released from active duty. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005040
The applicant's record shows that he enlisted in the Illinois Army National Guard (ILARNG) on 20 July 2000. Evidence of record shows that the applicant completed the Rotary Wing Aviation MOS 153AO prior to the date his DD Form 214 was issued. The DA Form 1059 shows that upon completion of training, he was awarded MOS 153AO.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005051
In his request for discharge, the applicant indicated that he understood that by requesting discharge, he was admitting guilt to the charge against him, or to a lesser included offense that also authorized the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge. On 31 December 1969, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he be issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. There is no indication that the applicant applied to the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005053
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 August 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070005053 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 the removal of two DA Form 2627, Record of Proceedings, Under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), dated 7 December 1977 and 6 June 1980 and the removal of "Absent Without Leave"...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005056
The ADRB analysts assessment stated that the evidence of record showed that on 28 May 2003, the applicants commander notified her that she was being separated from the military service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for misconduct, by reason of misconduct-commission of a serious offense, with a general, under honorable conditions discharge. The commander further indicated that he was initiating separation proceedings based on the applicants wrongful use of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005059
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device. Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant's DD Form 214 does not show award of the Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected to show award of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005065
Evidence shows that the applicant was awarded the ARCOM and the AAM. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show in item 18 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 Service in Iraq 20040110 20050112. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the awards of ARCOM, AAM, CIB, in item 12f (Foreign Service) the entry 0001 00 03, and in item 18 (Remarks) of the applicant's DD Form 214 Service in Iraq...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005071
The applicants military service records contain a DD Form 214, with an effective date of 22 September 2000. In support of his application, the applicant provides the following documents: a. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was ordered to active duty in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom on 26 June 2006 and was released from active duty on 27 March 2007.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005080
The LRP is a Department of the Army enlistment option authorized by Title 10 of the United States Code, section 2171 (10 USC 2171), which provides the legal authority for the education loan repayment program for enlisted members on active duty in specified military specialties. In doing so, the applicant's military records should be corrected to show her Statement of Enlistment was amended to include the sentence, If a student loan is accepted by the official processing you for enlistment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005082
The opinion stated, in part, that in order to grant constructive credit for an additional advanced degree, that degree must add adjunctive skills to the primary specialty and must contribute directly to performance in the anticipated position in the Military Service concerned. Therefore, the advisory opinion provided that no constructive credit should be granted for this advanced degree. She further contended that the health policy and health services training that she received are...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005093
The applicant states, in effect, that she received her retirement orders in March 2006 and submitted her retirement through her chain of command which was approved. A DFAS Military Leave and Earnings Statement for the period 1 through 30 September 2006 shows the applicant had a current leave balance of 114 days which included a combat zone carryover leave balance of 78.5 days. The SGM stated, in effect, his IG agreed with his interpretation that the personnel/retirement section should not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005094C071029
The applicant states that on 2 March 2007, she was notified that her selection for promotion by the STAB was in error, and based on the timing of her reclassification, she was not eligible for promotion and as a result, her name was being removed from the promotion list and she received orders revoking her SGM promotion. As a result, she submitted a request for a STAB based on being considered in the wrong MOS, and this request was approved by HRC, which resulted in her subsequent selection...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005095
The applicant requests correction of his Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) to show that he served on active duty from 13 June 1969 to January 1970. Item16c (Date of Entry) of his DD Form 214 shows 13 June 1969. The record of evidence clearly shows that the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 13 June 1969 and was honorably discharged for medical reasons 2 months and 3 days later.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005104
The applicant's military records are not available for review. Available evidence shows that the applicant served during a qualifying period for award of the National Defense Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding in Item 31 (Service Training Courses Successfully Completed) of his DD Form 214: Ranger Training, Fort Benning, Georgia, September 1951; and b. showing that, in addition to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005109
The applicant requests correction of his Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) to show his correct military occupational specialty (MOS). Therefore, his records should be corrected to show this MOS. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned, particularly his DD Form 214, be corrected by: a. showing in Item 23a: 67N2O, Utility Helicopter Mechanic; and b. showing in Item 23b: Aircraft...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005111
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart. The applicant provides his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with the period ending 7 September 2005, and two DA Forms 1155 (Witness Statement on Individual). There are no general orders in the applicants service personnel records that show he was awarded the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005113C071029
Rowland C. Heflin | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant's Enlisted Qualification Record (DA Form 20) shows he completed two tours of duty in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN). Item 40 (Wounds) of the applicant's DA Form 20 is blank and the PH is not included in the list of awards contained in Item 41 (Awards and Decorations).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005114
The formal PEB's findings and recommendations were identical to the applicant's informal PEB reconsideration, dated 18 August 2006, with the exception that his disability rating for voiding dysfunction rose from 40 percent to 60 percent, and the applicant's combined rating rose from 70 percent to 80 percent. As a result, the ABCMR can only make a determination regarding the applicant's formal PEB combined rating and whether he should have been retired from the Army with a 100 percent...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005117
On 5 June 2006, the applicant's commander advised the applicant he was taking action to separate him from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9, paragraph 9-2, for alcohol or other drug abuse rehabilitation failure. On 13 July 2006, the applicant's commander recommended that he be separated for alcohol or other drug abuse rehabilitation failure. The evidence shows that the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005119
The applicant requests, in effect, that item 4a (Grade, Rate or Rank), of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 6 June 2006, be corrected to show the entry "SSG" instead of the entry "SGT": item 4b (Pay Grade), to show the entry "E-6" instead of the entry "E-5": item 19a (Mailing Address After Separation) and the address in 9b (Nearest Relative [Address]) be corrected to show the street name correctly identified as "Shooting Star" instead of the entry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005124
It states that when a Soldier is to be discharged under other than honorable conditions, the separation authority will direct an immediate reduction to the lowest enlisted grade (per Army Regulation 600-8-19, chapter 7). The evidence clearly shows that the applicant was advanced to pay grade E-4, effective 1 October 2003. The applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c(2), for misconduct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005142
Item 21 (Time Lost), of his DA Form 2-1, shows that he was confined from 5 April 1976 to 13 July 1976 (100 days); was AWOL from 30 July 1976 to 8 August 1976 (10 days); was AWOL from 6 September 1976 to 16 September 1976 (11 days) and was AWOL from 2 December 1976 to 5 December 1976 (4 days). There is no evidence in the applicants records and the applicant has provided none, to show that he applied to the ADRB (Army Discharge Review Board) for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005145C071029
Qawiy A. Sabree | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Item 40 (Wounds) of the applicant's DA Form 20 is blank and the PH is not included in the list of awards contained in Item 41 (Awards and Decorations). During the processing of this case, a member of the Board staff reviewed the Department of the Army (DA) Vietnam Casualty Roster.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005162
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 20050008801, on 11 April 2006. The arguments by the applicant and counsel and the attached letters of support constitute new evidence requiring consideration by the Board. Accordingly, she has not provided any evidence or sufficiently mitigating argument to warrant an upgrade of her...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005167C071029
On 29 March 1979, the separation authority approved the applicant’s separation under the provisions of the EDP, and directed the applicant receive a GD. The separation document (DD Form 214) he was issued shows he was separated under the provisions of paragraph 5-31, Army Regulation 635-200 (EDP) after completing 1 year, 5 months and 9 days of active military service, and accruing 10 days of time lost due to AWOL. The evidence of record confirms the applicant's separation processing under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005224
The applicant states he was recommended for promotion by his First Sergeant (1SG). In a letter to the Office of the Inspector General (IG), dated 7 June 2006, the applicant stated that he was always willing to support his unit with the California Army National Guard (CAARNG). The applicant contended that he was recommended for promotion by his 1SG, that SGM H___ stated he would still promote the applicant as long as he got back on a list to return to PLDC, and that he was told that if 1SG...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005224
The applicant states he was recommended for promotion by his First Sergeant (1SG). The applicant states he was only doing what he was ordered to do. The applicant contended that he was recommended for promotion by his 1SG, that SGM H___ stated he would still promote the applicant as long as he got back on a list to return to PLDC, and that he was told that if 1SG B___ wanted him promoted all the 1SG had to do was to submit the request and it could have been approved in a day.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005230
A memorandum for Army National Guard Personnel Center, United States Army Personnel Command, dated 27 January 1995, stated that the applicant was eligible for promotion to captain effective 23 June 1995; and that he was extended Federal recognition in this grade effective 16 December 1994. It stated that the applicant was transferred to a captain's position effective 1 April 1996. In the applicant's case, he was not assigned to a captain's position until 1 April 1996.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005233C071108
The applicant requests, in effect, that the record of nonjudicial punishment (NJP) be removed from her Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) and she be reinstated to the grade of Sergeant First Class (SFC). Evidence shows that the applicant’s records were flagged effective 18 June 2003 through 14 April 2006. Evidence shows the applicant was selected for a conditional promotion for the grade of sergeant first class.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005235C071113
He further acknowledged that he understood that there is neither automatic upgrading nor review by any government agency of a less than honorable discharge and that he must apply to the Army Discharge Review Board or the Army Board of Corrections of Military Records if he wish a review of his discharge. However, by regulation, the RE-4 code assigned to the applicant was the proper code to assign members separating under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 10, in lieu of trial...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005237
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of item 30 (Military Occupational Specialty and Number [MOS]), of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation), to show his correct MOS. The applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 shows that he was serving as a truck driver, in MOS 345, in an infantry unit, at the end of his service during World War II. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005238
In his request the applicant stated he understood he could request discharge for the good of the service because charges had been filed against him under the UCMJ, which could authorize the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge. The applicant stated that he understood that if his request were accepted, he could be discharged under other than honorable and furnished an under than honorable discharge certificate. The authority for discharge under this separation code is Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005240C071029
The applicant requests, in effect, that her deceased brother, a former service member (FSM), be promoted to the rank of specialist four (SP4). During its original review of the case, the Board recommended the applicant's record be corrected by awarding him the Purple Heart; however, it found insufficient evidence to support a conclusion that he had been promoted prior to separation, as contended by the applicant at the time. The original decision of the Board regarding the FSM's promotion...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005245C071029
To the contrary, the evidence of record shows that she was able to complete the run portion of the physical readiness test three times after this injury, the last time being on 11 January 1992, the day before she attempted suicide. The evidence of record shows the applicant wanted to be discharged from the Army. The Board further determined that the evidence presented is insufficient to warrant a portion of the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005253C071029
Edward E. Montgomery | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge) be amended to add the Army Good Conduct Medal and the Combat Action Badge. The applicant provides his DD Form 214; Army Commendation Medal orders/certificate; an email, dated 15 June 2006; a memorandum for record, dated 2 June 2006; an undated statement; deployment orders;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005258C071029
The applicant requests, in effect, that the Social Security Account Number (SSAN) listed in Item 3 (Social Security Number) of his 4 August 1971 separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected; and that all awards to which he is entitled based on his service in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) be added to Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized). This regulaiton also provides that a bronze service star is authorized with this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070005260
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 28 August 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070005260 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 21 September 1988, the applicant was discharged from active duty under the provisions of paragraph 16-5 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of bar to reenlistment. The evidence confirms that the applicants RE...