ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006961
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 September 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070006961 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006962
On 14 January 1972, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he be issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. On 23 November 1975, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's petition to upgrade his discharge. After several years of hard drinking, the applicant decided to clean up his life and he joined Alcoholics Anonymous.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070006981
In a 2 March 2006 letter, the Chief, Military Awards Branch stated there was nothing the Army Decorations Board could do and referred to the applicant to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR). The SGM concludes that the applicant risked his life above and beyond the call of duty with heroic courage in the face of the enemy saving many American lives; f. In his statement, dated 7 December 2004, the Commander of the Department of California Military Order of the Purple...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007001C080407
When SBP is not court- ordered, the retiree may make a written request to change spouse coverage to former spouse coverage voluntarily. If the former service member does not voluntarily request former spouse coverage, a deemed election may be made by the former spouse within 1 year of the divorce. Therefore, given continued SBP coverage for the former spouse was ordered in the Pension Order issued incident to the divorce of the applicant and his former spouse, and because it is clear the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007007
On 6 April 1979, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he receive an Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate and reduction to the lowest enlisted grade. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. There is no evidence in the applicant's record that he was undergoing any medical condition during his military service or that he underwent...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007011
The applicant contends that his bad conduct discharge should be upgraded to a general discharge, so that he can return to finish his military career and retire. He was later convicted at a general court-martial for this use and another use in December 2002 and sentenced to a bad conduct discharge. ___ XXX ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007014
The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded. The applicant states after giving 10 years of his life to the military he does not have Veterans Affairs benefits. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007018
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 2 October 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070007018 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 17 June 1983, the discharge authority ordered the applicants separation from the Army. The DD Form 214 the applicant was issued at the time of her discharge confirms she was discharged under the provisions of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007024
On 9 October 1985, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he be reduced to the lowest enlisted grade and that he be issued a UOTHC Discharge Certificate. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007027
On 28 October 1991, the company commander issued a memorandum of intent to the applicant, which shows that the commander initiated administrative action to separate the applicant from the Virginia Army National Guard for unsatisfactory performance because he accrued more than nine unexcused absences from unit training assemblies within a one-year period. Due to his lack of response, the applicant waived his right to be considered by an Administrative Separation Board and was discharged on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007039
The applicant requests correction of her deceased father's records, a former service member (FSM), to show award of the World War II Victory Medal and the "European-Middle Eastern-North African Theater Medal" [sic]. The FSM's records show that he participated in four campaigns during his service within the boundaries of the EAME Theater. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing award of the World War II...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007049
The applicant requests, in three separate applications, that he be awarded 33 awards of the Air Medal and that his DD Form 214 for the period ending 31 December 1982 be amended to add the Air Medal (33 awards) (in addition to the entry that already shows the Air Medal (21 awards), the Bronze Star Medal, and the Defense Meritorious Service Medal. His DD Form 214 for the period ending 31 December 1982 shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Basic and the Master Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007049
The applicant requests, in three separate applications, that he be awarded 33 awards of the Air Medal and that his DD Form 214 for the period ending 31 December 1982 be amended to add the Air Medal (33 awards) (in addition to the entry that already shows the Air Medal (21 awards), the Bronze Star Medal, and the Defense Meritorious Service Medal. The applicant requests 33 awards of the Air Medal for his service during his first tour in Vietnam, stating that the 2d through 21st awards of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007049C080213
The applicant requests, in three separate applications, that he be awarded 33 awards of the Air Medal and that his DD Form 214 for the period ending 31 December 1982 be amended to add the Air Medal (33 awards) (in addition to the entry that already shows the Air Medal (21 awards), the Bronze Star Medal, and the Defense Meritorious Service Medal. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and the Defense Meritorious Service Medal. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007054
The applicant submitted a DD Form 215, dated 9 June 2006 which corrected Item 12b to show 2005 09 26, his separation date this period and Item 12c to show 0000 04 11, his net active service this period on the DD Form 214 dated 23 September 2005. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was issued a DD Form 215 that corrected Item 12b and Item12c of his DD Form 214, dated 23 September 2005. Therefore, his records should be corrected to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007055
The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) and a copy of his DD Form 1380 (US Field Medical Card), in support of his request. The applicant's record contain a copy of a letter, dated 28 January 1997, which shows that he wrote to the United States Army Reserve Personnel Center (ARPERCEN) requesting a research of his military file for issuance of the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007056
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of two Purple Hearts. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant served during a qualifying period for award of the Republic of Korea War Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Purple Heart with one oak leaf cluster for wounds received in action in Korea on 12 September and 4 October 1951; b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007059
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Meritorious Unit Commendation and the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal. Evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation for meritorious service in support of military operations from 16 May 2004 through 16 November 2003. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007061
The opinion enclosed DA Forms 3349s dated 11 June 2006 and 11 December 2006, showing the applicant was on a physical profile during these periods and was unable to perform his military duties and responsibilities. The advisory opinion also stated that Army Regulation 135-381, paragraph 1-8 provides that a member who is unable to perform military duties because of incapacitation is entitled to full pay and allowances, including all incentive pay to which entitled, less any civilian earned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007063C080407
However, by regulation, in order to support award of the PH there must be evidence that the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action, and the regulation only authorizes a "V" Device with a BSM that is awarded for heroism. The evidence of record shows that based on his assignment to Company A, 15th Medical Battalion, the applicant is entitled to the MUC, which is already documented in his record and separation document. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007068
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her records to show that she was separated due to the lack of family care plan under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) instead of a hardship discharge in accordance with Army Regulation 135-178 (Army National Guard and Army Reserve Enlisted Administrative Separations). Evidence of record shows that the applicant willingly requested discharge due to hardship.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007076
The applicant requests, in two separate applications, that his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) be corrected to show that he was awarded the Army Achievement Medal (Second Oak Leaf Cluster), the Good Conduct Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Iraq Campaign Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge, Fighting Vehicle Infantry Course, and "CLS." The evidence of record shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007081
The applicant states, in effect, that after the FEB made its finding the appointed authority made a decision to recommend disqualification from aviation service, not to permanently disqualify him. The Commanding General further stated that the applicant was permanently disqualified from aviation service. Evidence of record shows the Commander, Combat Aviation Brigade recommended the applicant be disqualified from aviation service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007097C071108
The approving authority appointed an administrative board pursuant to Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b to determine whether the applicant should be discharged for patterns of misconduct. 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 evidence of record shows that the applicant accepted eight NJP punishments and was recommended for discharge by an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007100C080407
It states, in pertinent part, that a bronze service star is authorized with this award for each campaign a member is credited with participating in while serving in the RVN. It also contains a lined out CIB entry in the awards block, which indicates the applicant did not receive the award, and the applicant last audited the DA Form 20 on 19 April 1972, a month after he completed his RVN tour. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007112
The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge (UD), characterized as under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC), be upgraded to a general discharge or honorable discharge. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. However, there is no evidence in the applicant's records, and the applicant has provided no evidence, to show that he attempted to or applied...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007132
The applicant requests, in effect, that his Reentry (RE) Code of "3, 3B, and 3C" be change to a more favorable code and that his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded. RE-3C applies to Soldiers who have completed over 4 months of service who do not meet the basic eligibility pay grade requirements of AR 601-280, chapter 2, or who have been denied reenlistment and who are ineligible for enlistment unless a waiver is granted. The evidence shows the applicant was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007134C080407
On 17 April 1985, the USAPDA reviewed the 26 March 1985 PEB findings and recommendations pertaining to the applicant and determined that there was insufficient evidence to support a rating of severe. The USAPDA legal advisor further states that even if not discussed by the PEBLO, the fact that the applicant had the self-explaining election rights provided with the 17 April 1985 memorandum from the USAPDA, which instructed him to read, complete and return the form clearly supports that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007135
Powers Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect: a. correction of her date of rank (DOR) for appointment as a Major (MAJ/O-4), Army Chaplain Corps (CH), to account for her prior US Army Reserve (USAR) promotion to MAJ on 2 October 1997; and b. correction of her DOR to Lieutenant Colonel (LTC/O-5) to 2 October 2004. The applicant provides the following additional documentary evidence in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007136
The applicant states he was told by his Unit Administrator that if he did not strive to go in front of the Medical Review Board for his knee that he would receive an uncharacterized discharge and never would have any debt whatsoever to the military. The applicant initially enlisted in the U. S. Army Reserve (USAR) on 15 March 2002. There is no evidence of record and the applicant provides none to show that he requested excused absences because his knee condition prevented him from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007136
The applicant states he was told by his Unit Administrator that if he did not strive to go in front of the Medical Review Board for his knee that he would receive an uncharacterized discharge and never would have any debt whatsoever to the military. However, the applicant has provided no evidence to show what his knee condition was at the time of or shortly before his separation for nonparticipation in October 2005 so it cannot be determined if it was such as to warrant referral to a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007136C080213
The applicant states he was told by his Unit Administrator that if he did not strive to go in front of the Medical Review Board for his knee that he would receive an uncharacterized discharge and never would have any debt whatsoever to the military. However, the applicant has provided no evidence to show what his knee condition was at the time of or shortly before his separation for nonparticipation in October 2005 so it cannot be determined if it was such as to warrant referral to a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007137
The applicant contends that he is entitled to correction of his records to show his rank as private/pay grade E-2, payment for the time he spent in the DEP, and payment of his MOS bonus. There is no evidence in the applicant's records to show he was promoted to the rank/pay grade E-2 between the time he was reduced and the time he was separated. Evidence of record shows that the applicant did not enlist under a program that authorized the payment of an enlistment bonus.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007148
Soldiers may not use PTDY in combination with ordinary leave without completing a duty day between the two periods of leave. The available evidence shows that prior to the FSMs permanent disability retirement she had an accrued leave balance of 78 days. Therefore, the request for 20 days of transition PTDY should not be granted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007159C071029
The applicant is requesting correction of an alleged injustice which occurred on 9 September 2003, the date he was promoted to MAJ. Therefore, it would be equitable to show the applicant was promoted to MAJ with a DOR and effective date of 12 June 2003. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing he was promoted to Major with a date of rank and effective date of 12 June 2003.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007160C071029
A DD Form 1966 (Record of Military Processing) included with the applicant's enlistment processing packet confirms, in Item 32 (Specific Option/Program Enlisted For), that he enlisted for Option 9A for training in MOS 54B and Option 9C, which included a cash bonus of $1,000.00 and the Army College Fund. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant enlisted for an incentive bonus of $1,000.00. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007165C080213
On 29 October 1979, the applicant was discharged, in pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, with a discharge under other than honorable conditions. Chapter 10 of that regulation provides, in pertinent part, that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge may at any time after the charges have been preferred, submit a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007167
Army Regulation 600-8-22 states, in pertinent part, that the Combat Medical Badge is awarded to medical department personnel (colonel and below) who are assigned or attached to a medical unit of company or smaller size that is organic to an infantry unit of brigade, regimental or smaller size which is engaged in active ground combat. Evidence of record shows that the applicant was assigned to the Medical Detachment, 25th Division Artillery and his principal duty while in Korea was a medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007169C071113
The applicant states, in effect, that his appointment packet was completed on 10 August 2005, as a Field Artillery Officer. National Guard Regulation 600-100, paragraph 2-2, states that the effective date of Federal Recognition for original appointment is that date on which the commissioned officer executes the oath of office in the State. Therefore, based on applicable law and regulation, the applicant is entitled to have Federal Recognition Order Number 225 AR, dated 21 August 2006,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007171
The applicant provides a copy of US Army Military Personnel Center Orders 7-146; US Army Military Personnel Center Appointment authorization, dated 25 June 1987; State of North Carolina Department of Crime Control and Public Safety, Office of The Adjutant General, Raleigh, North Carolina Orders 13-45, dated 16 January 1990; US Army Reserve Personnel Command Orders C-04-009719, dated 30 April 1990; State of North Carolina Department of Crime Control and Public Safety, Office of The Adjutant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007174
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show that he declined the career status bonus. There is no available evidence to show that the applicant completed a subsequent form during the period from 12 March to 15 July 2002, his 15th anniversary date. DFAS has no evidence of record to show that the applicant elected to accept a CSB, even though the applicant has yet to retire.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007179
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show that he received the seventh award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. The document will not be removed from a fiche or moved to another part of the fiche unless directed by one or more of the following: (1) The Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR); (2) The Department of the Army Suitability Evaluation Board (DASEB); (3) Army appeal boards; (4) Chief, Appeals and Corrections Branch, Human Resources Command (5)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007180
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 June 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070007180 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 a Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, nonjudicial punishment (NJP), Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) (DA Form 2627) dated 16 October 2003, from her Official Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007181
If the member meets the qualifications and requirements for Federal Recognition, the Chief, National Guard Bureau extends permanent Federal Recognition to the member in the grade and branch in which the applicant is qualified. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was granted temporary Federal Recognition effective 13 July 2006 upon his initial appointment in the IAARNG as a captain. Based on the recommendations of the second IAARNG Federal Recognition board, the National Guard...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007182
The applicant requests, in effect, that his Federal Recognition appointment into the Iowa Army National Guard (IAARNG) on 23 May 2001 be changed from captain (CPT) to chief warrant officer two (CW2). 3 The applicant provides a copy of National Guard Bureau Federal Recognition Orders Number 319 AR, dated 18 December 2006; Appointment Orders Number 341-404, dated 7 December 2006; DD Form 368 (Request for Conditional Release), dated 23 May 2001; copies of NGB Form 62-E (Application for Federal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007183
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Chapter 3 of that regulation prescribes basic eligibility for prior service applicants for enlistment and includes a list of armed forces RE Codes including RA RE codes. The SPD code of JFL was the appropriate code for the applicant based upon the guidance provided in Army Regulation 635-5-1 for Soldiers separating under the provisions of AR 635-40, paragraph 4-24B(3) for disability with severance pay.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007187
There are no orders in the applicant's service personnel records which show that he was awarded the Expert Infantryman Badge. Neither does the DD Form 214 nor the DD Form 215 show award of the Expert Infantryman Badge. 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 Expert Infantryman Badge on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007190
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 2 October 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070007190 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. There are no general orders that show the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart; there is no evidence in his records which shows that he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action or treated for such wounds;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007191C071029
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 his 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 | 20070007192
Additionally, effective 18 September 2001, medical personnel assigned or attached to or under operational control of any ground Combat Arms units (not to include members assigned or attached to Aviation units) of brigade or smaller size, who satisfactorily perform medical duties while the unit is engaged in active ground combat, provided they are personally present and under fire. Additionally, there is no evidence in the applicant's records that show she was personally present and under...