ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006419C071029
The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge (UD) be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD). On 15 May 1972, the applicant was discharged accordingly. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear, that the record is in error or unjust.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006420
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to general. Counsel requests, in effect, that the applicant's discharge be upgraded to general, under honorable conditions. Counsel further requests that the Board consider clemency based on the nearly 30 years since his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006429C071029
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be issued the Korean Service Medal with three bronze service stars, and awarded the United Nations Service Medal with as many stars as he is authorized. The applicant served in a unit, which was awarded the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation while he was a member of the unit. 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 National...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006432
U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation Number 672-1 (Awards and Decorations) specifically governed award of the Combat Infantryman Badge to Army forces operating in South Vietnam. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to support an award of the Combat Infantryman Badge or correction of the applicants records to show that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows that he served as a Field Artillery Operations & Intelligence Assistance, in MOS, 13E, while...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006435
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 October 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070006435 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 Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) to show that he served in the Republic of Vietnam. The applicant provides copies of his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006439C071113
Jerome L. Pionk | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The reason for the proposed action was the applicant’s wrongful use of Cocaine and for shoplifting. After carefully evaluating the evidence of record, it is determined that the applicant’s discharge processing was conducted in accordance with applicable law and regulations at the time and that the character of his service is commensurate with his overall...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006442
It stated that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940 and, for the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less than 3 years but more than 1 year. Therefore, it appears the applicant met the eligibility criteria for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 11 August 1966 through 9 August 1968 based on completion of a period of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006448
Ms. Catherine C. Mitrano Director x The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 for the period ending 30 June 1952 to add the National Defense Service Medal and the ROKWSM and to show he is authorized to wear two...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006448
The applicant states, in effect, that his DD Form 214 should show he is authorized the Korean Service Medal with two bronze service stars. The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. The available evidence of record also shows that the applicant meets the eligibility criteria for award of the National Defense Service Medal and the ROKWSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006448C080213
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states that the Republic of Korea War Service Medal (ROKWSM) is awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who served in Korea and adjacent waters between 25 June 1950 and 27 July 1953. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 for the period ending 30 June 1952 to add the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006450C071029
AR 672-5-1, in effect at the time of the applicant's separation provides that the 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. The evidence, statements from three eyewitnesses, the applicant now provides in support of an award for the Purple Heart to him, were apparently prepared by him and presented to former members of his unit at its 2003 reunion for their...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006453
The applicant states, in effect, that upon retirement from the Utah Army National Guard (UTARNG), he was unmarried and thus elected the children only coverage of the Reserve Component SBP. This application was dated 2 March 2007 by the applicant and received by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) on 27 April 2007. On 20 December 2005, HRC emailed DFAS (responding to HRC's email dated 14 November 2005) and asked "If the FSM elects to cover spouse during the open...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006463 C071113
David W. Tucker | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. There is no authority to change the HOR as officially recorded at the time of entry into the military service. Correction of the HOR must be based on evidence that a bona fide error was made and the HOR as corrected must have been the actual home of the individual at the time of entry into the relevant period of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006472C071029
During its original review of the case, the Board concluded there was insufficient evidence to support awarding the CIB to the applicant. Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) does not include the CIB. The evidence of record confirms that although the applicant was initially trained in and awarded an infantry MOS, during his RVN tour he was assigned to an engineer unit and served in an engineer MOS, as evidence by entries in Item 38 of his DA Form 20.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006477C071108
In addition, all of the documents on file for the applicant in his military service records during this enlistment that contain a SSN, list the SSN that the applicant now claims is incorrect. In addition, all of the documents on file for the applicant in his military service records during this enlistment that contain a SSN, list the SSN that the applicant now claims is correct. The DD Form 214(s) provides evidence of the two different SSN(s) were recorded and used during both periods...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006479C071029
The applicant's Enlisted Qualification Record (DA Form 20) shows that the applicant served in the RVN from 2 May 1968 through 30 April 1969. Item 40 (Wounds) is blank and the PH is not included in the list of awards contained in Item 41 (Awards and Decorations). The applicant's Military Personnel Record Jacket (MPRJ) is void of any orders or other documents that show he was ever recommended for or awarded the PH while serving on active duty, and there are no medical treatment records on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006482
The applicant requests that his under honorable conditions discharge (General Discharge) be upgraded to an honorable discharge. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006490
Army Regulation 672-5-1, in effect at the time, provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. There are no general orders that show the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart, there is no evidence in his service personnel records which shows that he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action or treated for such wounds, and the applicant's name is not listed on the Vietnam Casualty Roster. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006494
Item 26 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant's DD Form 214, lists his awards as the National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation. Records show that the applicant participated in three campaigns during his service in the Republic of Vietnam. Therefore, the Board requests that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006497
He further adds that due to medical reasons, he returned home for a period of 5 months, during which he returned to his Army National Guard unit in an active status. Evidence of record shows that the applicant requested voluntary release from an active National Guard status for missionary assignments on two occasions during the period of eligibility for the educational assistance benefits. In order to provide the applicant with the requested relief, the records should be corrected to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006498
The applicant's military service records are not available to the Board for review. When local records available in the Reserve units do not conclusively establish the Soldier's creditable service, and completion of 20 years qualifying service, or mandatory removal from active status (other than through elimination action or age) is imminent, the area commanders will request the Commander, USA HRC (Attention: DARP-PAR) verify the doubtful period(s) of service. The applicant contends, in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006504C080407
This official recommends the applicant's CPT DOR be adjusted to 18 July 2006, which is the date he would have been promoted had his vacancy promotion packet been properly processed by the State in accordance with NGB unit vacancy processing policy. The S-1 also confirms that although the applicant was eligible for promotion as of 15 June 2005, his promotion packet was not submitted to the battalion from his unit until April 2006, and however, untimely, it is the company commander's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006522C071029
The separation document (DD Form 214) issued to the applicant upon his discharge shows he completed a total of 1 year, 8 months, and 26 days of active military service. There is no indication that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. It states, in pertinent part, that the SPD code of JKK is the appropriate code to assign to Soldiers separated under the provisions of Chapter 14, Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006528
It was their conclusions, based on her history and now this characteristic spell with a normal EEG (which would not be possible in a generalized seizure as she had), that they were psychogenic seizures. However, there is no evidence of record to show that either the applicants migraines or depression rendered her unfit for duty. Contrary to the contention of counsel for the applicant in her appeal to the findings of the formal PEB, the evidence of record did show that the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006528
Once a Soldier is determined to be physically unfit for further military service, percentage ratings are applied to the unfitting conditions from the VASRD. However, there is no evidence of record to show that either the applicant’s migraines or depression rendered her unfit for duty. Contrary to the contention of counsel for the applicant in her appeal to the findings of the formal PEB, the evidence of record did show that the applicant suffered from an industrial impairment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006528C080213
It was their conclusions, based on her history and now this characteristic spell with a normal EEG (which would not be possible in a generalized seizure as she had), that they were psychogenic seizures. However, there is no evidence of record to show that either the applicants migraines or depression rendered her unfit for duty. Contrary to the contention of counsel for the applicant in her appeal to the findings of the formal PEB, the evidence of record did show that the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006546
The applicant requests, in effect, that all of his Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) rated disabilities be approved for Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC). There is no evidence in the available records which show that the applicant sustained a VA Rated disability as a direct result of armed conflict, specially hazardous duty, training exercises that simulate war, or caused by an instrumentality of war. Without evidence to establish a direct, causal relationship to the applicants...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006550
Part C (To be Completed by Branch of Service) of the applicant's Certification of Traumatic Injury Protection [TSGLI] form, dated 3 May 2006, shows the applicant was covered under SGLI, but does not qualify for TSGLI. The TSGLI program was established by Congress to provide relief to Soldiers and their families after suffering a traumatic injury. Neither the available records nor the medical documentation the applicant provided establish a basis to support his request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006555C080213
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 January 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070006555 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 6 December 1991 be corrected to add three awards of the Army Achievement Medal, the Southwest...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006571
Therefore, he is entitled to have his records corrected to show these qualification badges. Although the applicant's records show that he was awarded two bronze service stars for campaign credit, evidence of record shows the applicant participated in three campaigns. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart for a wound sustained in the Republic of Vietnam as a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006579
The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to a general discharge under honorable conditions. On 26 July 1980, the separation authority directed that the applicant be separated under the provisions of paragraph 10, Army Regulation 635-200, for the good of the Army and that he receive an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006581
The applicant's electronic records show he was issued a DD Form 214 with a separation date of 16 January 2004. Evidence of record shows the applicant was discharged for commission of a serious military or civil offense, which warranted separation and a punitive discharge. Therefore, the RE code as specified in Army Regulation 635-5-1 and listed on his DD Form 214 is correct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006588
The applicant requests correction of her military records to show that she elected not to participate in the Survivor Benefit Plan; and, that her retired pay be based on the rank of captain, pay grade O-3. 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. DFAS records indicate that the applicant is retired in the pay grade of O-3 and receiving...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006598
State circumstances under which wounds or injuries were incurred and date of onset) of the FSM's WD AGO Form 33 (Report of Physical Examination of Enlisted Personnel Prior to Discharge, Release from Active Duty or Retirement), dated 5 July 1945, contains the entry "NO HISTORY OF MALARIA OR SYPHILIS." This campaign medal is awarded for qualifying service in the American Theater between 7 December 1941 and 2 March 1946. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006609
The applicant requests award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) for his participation in Operation UPHOLD DEMOCRACY as a member of Joint Task Force 180 (Haiti). The applicant's military personnel records show that he entered active duty in the Army Reserve on 28 August 1970. The applicant also provided a copy of a certificate of achievement, dated 22 May 1995, which shows he was a participant in Joint Task Force 180 (Haiti) Operation UPHOLD DEMOCRACY.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006628
The applicant requests that his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation-Honorable Discharge) with the period ending 21 September 1945 be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart. The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. Regrettably, in the absence of military records which show the applicant was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action the letters and newspaper article he provided are insufficient bases for award...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006640
Headquarters, 81st Regional Support Command, Birmingham, Alabama Orders Number 03-338-00038, dated 4 December 2003, shows the applicant was ordered to active duty as a member of his Reserve Component unit in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom under the provisions of 10 U.S.C 12302 for a period of 545 days. The Chief, Compensation and Entitlements Division opined that based on the guidance from the Under Secretary of Defense and the President of the United States involuntary mobilization...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006652C071113
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his discharge document to show award of the Army Achievement Medal. There are no orders awarding the applicant the AAM on file and no evidence of record to corroborate the information contained on the proposed citation provided by the applicant. The applicant contends, in effect, that he was awarded the Army Achievement Medal and that his discharge document should be corrected to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006654
On 9 October 1992, the applicant was discharged under the provision of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 16-8 by reason of Reduction in Authorized Strength Qualitative Early Transition Program. He was assigned a separation code of JCC and a reenlistment eligibility code of RE-4. 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. He was barred from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006657
The applicant's military records are not available for review. CRSC provides both full military retirement pay and VA disability compensation if the injury is combat-related and the veteran served for 20 years or more on active duty. The available evidence shows that the applicant was injured in a jeep accident while serving overseas on active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006665C080407
Based on its review of the collective medical evidence of record, the PEB found that the applicant's medical and physical impairment prevented reasonable performance of duties required by grade and military specialty. The Command Surgeon stated that the hospital commander's recommendation to deny incapacitation pay was based on the finding of the PEB that the applicant's unfitting medical condition had existed prior to her military service and had not been aggravated beyond normal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006667
The applicant states, in effect, that he believes the record to be unjust in that the separating officials failed to take into consideration the medical/mental condition he was in at the time he went AWOL (absent without leave), which was the primary consideration in the determination for and time for discharge. He states that on several occasions, he had previously been diagnosed as having a "Passive-Aggressive Personality Disorder" and "Latent Schizophrenia" and there was no record or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006678
Office of The Adjutant General, State of New York, Orders Number 006-046, dated 6 January 2003, show that the applicant was discharged from the NYARNG on 10 November 2002 in the rank of specialist (SPC) and reassigned to the Retired Reserve on the following day. The applicant's NGB Form 22 shows he was discharged in the rank SPC/pay grade E-4. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant's unit commander recommended him for promotion to SGT.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006684
The applicant's military records show that he enlisted in the Regular Army on 11 February 1970. Evidence shows that the applicant served in the Republic of Korea during an authorized period for award of the Korea Defense Service Medal. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show the Army Good Conduct Medal (Third Award) for the period 11 February 1976 to 10 February 1979 and the Korea Defense Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006686
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart. There also is no evidence in his service personnel records that shows that he was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. Item 5 (Oversea Service) of the applicant's DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record Part II) shows that he served in Vietnam for the period 5 December 1967 through 29 November 1968 and item 9 (Awards, Decorations and Campaigns) does not show award of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006691
The applicant's military service records show that he entered active duty on 10 November 1968. The applicant requests correction to his records to show the award of the CIB. 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, Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal, First Class Unit Citation, Valorous Unit Award, and four bronze service stars to be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006695
The applicant provides his ROTC contract; an addendum to his ROTC contract; his RA enlistment contract; his Regular Army Data Report; a copy of the durable power of attorney; and the following supporting documents with this application: a. a copy of the applicant's United States Army Advanced Education Financial Assistance Record showing the applicant's education debt totals $38,600.69; b. a 22 June 2006 letter from the ROTC Battalion Commander initiating disenrollment action against him...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006702
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 October 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070006702 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. On 18 December 1963, the applicant's commander recommended that the applicant be discharged from the Armed Forces...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006711
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show that he is entitled to receive a $5,000.00 bonus incentive. The applicant states that his enlistment contract provides him request option 19, but he never received his $5,000.00 bonus. The chief stated that the applicant had entered active duty on 1 April 2005 under the Blue to Green enlistment option and was qualified to receive a $5,000.00 enlistment bonus.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006718
On 10 October 1962, the general court-martial separation authority approved the company commander's recommendation for discharge and directed that the applicant receive an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of military records by the Secretary of the Army, acting through the ABCMR. He has submitted no probative medical evidence to the contrary showing that he was...