ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007198
Soldiers not eligible for the MRP2 program include Soldiers discharged or separated from the Army; Soldiers in the Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) program; Soldiers with a pre-existing medical condition not aggravated while on active duty; Soldiers whose line of Duty Determination is a "No", i.e. "Not in Line of Duty"; Soldiers in an approved Continuance on Active Duty Reserve (COAR) status; and pregnant Soldiers whose pregnancy does not interfere with the care, treatment or evaluation of her...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007203
The applicant's records show his rank, date of rank, and grade history as follows: a. Corporal (CPL), permanent grade (P), pay grade E-4 with a date of rank of 31 August 1950, in accordance with Army Regulation 601-210 (Regular Army Enlistment Program); b. On 23 October 1967, the applicant signed a statement declining his recommendation for promotion to pay grade E-7 under the provisions of Army Regulation 600-200 and stated that he was retiring and did not wish to have a two-year service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007204
The applicant states, in effect, that she served on active duty from 15 June 1964 to 15 June 1973 then transferred to the Army Reserve as a captain. A review of the applicant's records by the Board's staff shows that the Chronological Record of Military Service accurately reflects her military service. Army Regulation 135-180 (Army National Guard and Army Reserve Qualifying Service for Retired Pay Nonregular Service), dated 1 July 1987, states, in pertinent part, that a reservist must earn...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007206
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge to general, under honorable conditions. There is no evidence in the available records which show that the applicant's traumatic experience was a factor in his court-martial or the cause of his multiple acts of indiscipline. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007207C071029
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to general under honorable conditions. On 27 May 1976, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the applicant’s request for an upgraded discharge. Paragraph 3-7b provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007210
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be changed to a medical discharge. On 5 November 1973, after consulting with counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel). There is no medical evidence of record that shows the applicant had any injury or medical problem prior to his discharge on 16 November 1973.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007217
The applicant requests that Block 12d (Total Prior Active Service) on his Certificate of Release from Active Duty (DD Form 214), dated 18 January 2004, be corrected. On 18 January 2004, the applicant was released from active duty (REFRAD) under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 4, upon completion of his required active service. During the applicants initial period of Regular Army enlistment, he completed 11 years, 7 months, and 22 days of net active service, which is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007225C080407
Chester A. Damian | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant states, in effect, that he requests to be awarded the AM and ACB based on the over 500 hours of combat aerial flight missions he participated in during the period 28 April through 4 September 1971, while serving in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN). The applicant provides the following documents in support of his application: Enlisted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007230
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 November 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070007230 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 10 November 1982, his unit commander notified the applicant that he was initiating action to separate him under the provisions of chapter 13, Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of unsatisfactory performance with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007248
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 November 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070007248 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 he be issued a DD Form 214 for active duty service during the period 9 May 1988 through 26 August 1988. The applicant provides Headquarters, Camp Edwards Orders 43-1, dated 4 March 1988; a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007253C071108
Jerome L. Pionk | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show that he served in Iraq. Section I (Assignment Information (Overseas Duty) of the applicant’s ERB shows that he served a 12 month tour in IZ (correctly known as Iraq) ending in January 2006.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007254
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her deceased husband's records, a former service member (FSM), to show awards of the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation, the Republic of Korea War Service Medal, and the Korea Defense Service Medal. Since the FSM's service in Korea was between 13 August 1954 and 12 August 1957, the FSM, therefore, did not serve a qualifying period for award of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007256
In pertinent part, it provides that a bar is authorized for wear for each period of active Federal service as a member of the U.S. Army outside of the continental limits of the United States for the specific time frames and areas of operation cited in Army Regulation 670-1 or appropriate Department of the Army message. The applicant's record also shows he was awarded the Parachute Badge in 1981. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007269
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was awarded two awards of the Bronze Star Medal. 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 showing award of the Bronze Star Medal (1st Oak Leaf Cluster), the Good Conduct Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, and three bronze service stars to be affixed to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007270
He further states that he is now adding six new witness statements and/or letters of support from members of B Company,1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry, who can attest to his participation in the platoon's execution of air assault missions in the Republic of Vietnam. Additionally, the applicant states that the ABCMR had granted similar requests for two members of the same platoon and for the same missions. United States Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 (Decorations and Awards) provided, in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007276C071029
The applicant states, in effect, that he requested award of the Bronze Star Medal from the National Personnel Records Center and they recommended he apply to this Board for one. The applicant served on active duty, as a member of the Army of the United States, during the qualifying period for award of the World War II Victory Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding the already-awarded Bronze...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007284C080407
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). However, by regulation, in order to support award of the PH, there must be evidence confirming the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of or was caused by enemy action, that the would required treatment by military medical personnel, and a record of this medical treatment must have been made a matter of official...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007293C071029
He is entitled to award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal; however, the applicant's DD Form 214 does not show this award among his authorized awards. Department of the Army (DA) Pamphlet 672-3, Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register, dated 29 January 1988, which lists unit awards received by units serving in Vietnam, shows the unit the applicant was assigned to was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal, First Class, Unit Citation, for the period...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007310C071029
After carefully considering the evidence before it, the administrative separation board, by majority vote, found the preponderance of the evidence established that the applicant had used illegal drugs, and it recommended the applicant's separation for misconduct with a general, under honorable conditions discharge (GD). Counsel claimed that had the evidence of the polygraph been admitted, the decision likely would have been in the applicant's favor. He stated that the administrative...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007314
The applicant requests that his records be corrected by upgrading his reentry code (RE Code) from RE-4 to RE-3 which would allow him to rejoin the Army. The applicant submitted a self-authored statement attributing his absence without leave during his military service to his parents' illness at the time and his lack of knowledge how to deal with the situation, which was not previously reviewed by the ABCMR; therefore, it is considered new evidence and as such warrants consideration by the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007318C071029
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 21 May 1974, the applicant was discharged, in pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service with an undesirable discharge and a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. On 12 October 1981, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant’s request for an upgraded discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007333C071029
The record does contain a properly constituted DD Form 214 that shows the applicant was separated under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007345
In the submitted witness statement, the witness states that he served as a member of the applicant's squad in Korea. 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 Korea Casualty File. The applicant's records show that he served a qualifying period of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007357
The applicant states that Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) and Army Regulation 600-37 (Unfavorable Information) allow such removal when the Soldier is at least a Staff Sergeant and provides evidence of a clear and convincing nature that indicates the Article 15 and letter of reprimand is untrue or unjust in whole or part. After reviewing all the evidence, the 1st Mobilization Brigade Commander decided to impose nonjudicial punishment against the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007362
The applicant states "I did not refuse to get a Pap smear. I was given permission by the local military doctor to get a civilian pap smear, but my commander refused to allow me to do that." The military medical physician and the CSM discussed the applicant's continued refusal to take the Pap smear and the CSM addressed dealing with the matter at the unit.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007370
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. The evidence show the applicant was appointed in the AUS on 29 November 1954 and entered active duty on the same date. He has provided no evidence, and there is none in the available records, to show that his date of entry on active duty is incorrect.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007372
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 October 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070007372 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. Evidence shows that during the applicant's active duty service, he served and retired as a SGM. However, there is no evidence that shows the applicant served on active duty in the grade of LTC for six months which is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007382
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 September 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070007382 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 evidence shows the applicant sought medical treatment for tinnitus (ringing) in his ears while serving in the Republic of Vietnam. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007388
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. Evidence of record shows that the applicant served 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 showing award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Republic of Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007389
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. Therefore, there is sufficient evidence to show that he is entitled to award of the Purple Heart and correction of his records to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing award of the Purple Heart for wounds...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007392
The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. However, there is no evidence of record and the applicant provided no evidence (such as the medical records used to discharge him with a certificate of disability) to show how he was hurt. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to add the Bronze Star Medal and the World War II Victory Medal to his WD AGO Form 53-55.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007392
However, there is no evidence of record and the applicant provided no evidence (such as the medical records used to discharge him with a certificate of disability) to show how he was hurt. Evidence shows that the applicants records contain administrative errors which do not require action by the Board. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to add the Bronze Star Medal and the World War II Victory Medal to his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007392C080213
However, there is no evidence of record and the applicant provided no evidence (such as the medical records used to discharge him with a certificate of disability) to show how he was hurt. Evidence shows that the applicants records contain administrative errors which do not require action by the Board. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to add the Bronze Star Medal and the World War II Victory Medal to his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007397C071029
Jeffrey C. Redmann | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant's DA Form 20 shows he served in the RVN from 6 April 1969 through 28 March 1970. The evidence of record confirms the applicant received a Punji Stick (enemy trap) wound to the left thigh on 5 March 1970, while serving in the RVN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007400
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 30 October 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070007400 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 9 August 1991, the Chief, Administrative Law, Staff Judge Advocate, Fort Rucker, Alabama, reviewed the separation action and found it legally sufficient and on 12 August 1991, the applicant's intermediate commander...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007401
The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of discharge to honorable. The applicant's records show that after an initial enlistment in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) and award of military occupational specialty (MOS) 13B (Cannon Crewman), the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 27 February 1980. On 27 April 1988, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he receive an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007406C071029
The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. Discharge, if recommended, would be for unfitness, except that discharge because of unsuitability (under the provisions of Army Regulation 615-369) could be recommended in borderline cases if military circumstances and the character of service rendered by the individual during his current period of service so warranted. In the absence of evidence to the contrary it is presumed that the discharge proceedings were...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007414
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 September 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070007414 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 18 April 2005, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he be issued an Under Other Than Honorable conditions Discharge. On 28 July 2006, the Army Discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007415C071029
Michael J. Flynn | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded. Considering the quality of the applicant’s service during his short time in the Army, there is insufficient evidence that would warrant upgrading his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007421C071113
The applicant's enlistment documents show that he enlisted in the U.S. Army, on 26 July 2006, in pay grade E-3. The evidence of record shows that the applicant enlisted into the Army in pay grade E-3. Therefore, at the time of his enlistment in the Regular Army on 26 July 2006, he was authorized to enlist in the U.S. Army in pay grade E-4.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007422
The applicant states, in effect, that his loss was from a traumatic injury which qualified him for TSGLI coverage. The applicant provides a. a copy of his DD Form 214 (Certificate or Release or Discharge from active Duty); b. a copy of DA Form 2173 (Statement of Medical Examination and Duty Status); c. a copy of DA Form 3947 Medical Evaluation Board Proceedings (MEBD) and DA Form 199 Physical Evaluation Board Proceedings (PEB); d. a copy of a letter from the U.S. Army Physical Disability...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007424
The DA Form 2627 issued to the applicant shows that the applicant was serving in the rank of sergeant/pay grade E-5 at the time of his punishment. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant was serving in the rank of sergeant/pay grade E-5 at the time the punishment was imposed. Absent evidence to show that the DA Form 2627 was flawed, erroneously prepared and/or not filed in accordance with applicable regulation, there is no basis to grant the relief requested.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007427
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 September 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070007427 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 his rank as private first class, pay grade E3. The applicant's military records are...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007429
The applicant's medical records are not available for review with this case. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: There are no general orders that show the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart and there is no evidence in his service personnel records that shows that he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action or treated for such wounds. In the absence of documentation that shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action and treated for those wounds, there is insufficient...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007432C071029
On 28 September 1982, after careful consideration of the applicant's record of service, the Army Discharge Review Board determined the applicant's discharge was proper and equitable and it voted to deny his request for an upgrade of his discharge. Although an honorable discharge (HD) or GD may be issued by the separation authority if warranted by the member's overall record of service, an UD was normally considered appropriate for a Soldier discharged under these provisions. Given his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007437C071108
Jerome L. Pionk | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant’s DD Form 214 does not show award of the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing award of the Purple Heart, the Valorous Unit Award, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007440
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show that he was promoted to chief warrant officer two (CW2) effective 26 July 2007. The record of evidence clearly shows that the applicant was appointed a USAR WO1 on 26 July 2005 and had a promotion eligibility date of 26 July 2007 as a Reservist. His promotion eligibility date for promotion to CW2 is 17 August 2008, when he completes 18 months of active duty as a WO1.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007442C071029
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 3 May 1985, the applicant was discharged accordingly. The evidence of record fails to give any indication that the applicant ever sought or was denied counseling or assistance for an alcohol abuse problem.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007447
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 October 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070007447 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 discharge be upgraded. On 10 December 1979, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicants request for an upgraded discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007447
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 October 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070007447 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 discharge be upgraded. On 10 December 1979, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant’s request for an upgraded discharge.