ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007737C071029
The applicant states, in effect, he was wounded by an enemy booby trap while serving in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN). The evidence of record includes an entry in Item 40 of the applicant's DA Form 20 that confirms he was wounded in action in the RVN on 28 November 1967. 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 for being wounded in action in Vietnam on 28 November 1967; b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007742
The applicant requested correction of his records to show award of the Air Medal. The applicant has been notified by separate correspondence of the procedure for applying for award of the Air Medal under Section 1130 and, as a result, it will not be discussed further in this Record of Proceedings. Based on evidence obtained from the applicants records, and the provisions of the applicable regulations, the applicant is entitled to award of the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, as a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007744C080407
Rea M. Nuppenau | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, that his separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected to show his permanent disability retirement vice temporary disability retirement. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant was honorably separated from active duty on 20 August 1991, under the provisions of Paragraph 4-24e, Army Regulation 635-40, by reason of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007747
If he failed to successfully complete the basic training program, he would be discharged from the Reserve. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned reentry codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge. The evidence shows the applicant enlisted in the Reserve under the alternate training program.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007777
The former service member (FSM) requests, in effect, that his discharge be upgraded to a discharge under honorable conditions. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the record of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007788C080407
Counsel requests that the applicant's UD be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD); and that the applicant be awarded the Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR) and National Defense Service Medal (NDSM). On 20 November 1973, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB), after carefully considering the applicant's military records and all other available evidence, determined the applicant was properly discharged and as a result denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge. Counsel's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007798
Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of the applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows that, in addition to the above awards, the applicant was awarded the Bronze Star Medal under the authority of General Orders 4704, issued by Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Division. Army Regulation 672-5-1, in effect at the time, provided that the Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who had completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007799C071029
The applicant provided a 7 August 2006 letter from HRC-STL to his Congressman, which indicated the applicant had been identified to, but removed from, the 2000 CPT, Army Promotion List, Department of the Army Reserve Components Selection Board (RCSB) due to his time spent in the Inactive Army National Guard as of 1 February 2000. Department of the Army Personnel Policy Guidance, chapter 13, states that a commissioned officer who is notified of a two-time nonselect for promotion, and is not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007812
Chairperson Mr. Jose A. Martinez Member Mr. Chester A. Damian Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The Chief, Personnel Policy and Readiness Division concluded that applicant should have been placed in an involuntary status to completed his 730 days of mobilization on 12302 orders and as a result his voluntary mobilization orders should have commenced on 22 February 2005 and continued until the end of his deployment....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007821
The 343rd Combat Support Hospital, Brooklyn, New York, Report of Promotion Board Proceedings for Promotion to SGT/E-5 and SSG/E-6, dated 5 October 1995. c. Department of the Army, Headquarters, 77th RSC, Fort Totten, New York, Promotion Orders Number 72-2, to SGT/E5, dated 5 March 1996. d. DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action), dated 11 June 1996, request for correction of DOR, together with the commander's endorsement, dated 18 July 1996, and the 77th RSC response, dated 13 September 1996. There...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007824C071108
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. Records show the applicant participated in three campaigns during his service in Vietnam. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, three bronze service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007826
12302 orders during the period 21 January 2005 through 19 February 2005 to complete 730 days of involuntary mobilization. COTTAD requests will not exceed the maximum number of days authorized under the mobilization order. As a result his second mobilization should have been for the period 21 January 2005 through 19 February 2005 to complete 730 days of involuntary mobilization under the provisions of 10 U.S.C.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007829
The applicant states that he entered the service at eighteen years of age, was inexperienced and developed a drinking problem while on active duty. On 20 August 1991, the applicant was notified by his commander that he was being considered for administrative separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for a pattern of misconduct. On 20 August 1991, the applicants commander recommended separation from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007830
The Board's decision, rendered in the interest of justice and equity, stated that under current-day standards, it is doubtful that the applicant would have received a court-martial for his offenses. The evidence clearly shows that the Board granted the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge based on current standards and post-service factors. Even under current-day standards, the applicant could have been reduced in rank and pay grade by nonjudicial punishment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007832
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) with the period ending 30 June 1973 be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart. The applicant's WD AGO Form 24 (Service Record) covering the period from 31 January 1942 to 6 November 1945 does not show award of the Purple Heart. Regrettably, in the absence of military records which show the applicant was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action there is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007833
The applicant requests that the course, Warrant Officer Candidate Military Development Course, be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 24 August 1984. The applicant states, in effect, that he successfully completed the Warrant Officer Candidate resident school and that it should be included in Item 14 of his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007835
The applicant requests correction of his Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) to show award of the Purple Heart. The evidence provided by the applicant shows that he had sustained a wound to his right arm while in the Republic of Vietnam. Therefore, his records should be corrected to show this unit award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007837
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show he received combat wounds and by awarding him the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. granting the applicant the Good Conduct Medal for his period of service from 9 July 1969 through 16 April 1971; and b. showing that, in addition to the awards listed on the DD Form 214, the applicant is also authorized award of the Republic of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007840
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 record and the applicant has not provided evidence which shows that he 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,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007849
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that he be granted a waiver of his hearing loss so that he may reenlist in the United States Army Reserve (USAR). Current members of the United States Army Reserve and Army National Guard (except IRR) having a physical that is within 5 years of application for enlistment onto active duty may be processed and projected as "No Medical Required."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007852
The applicant states that he was trained as an infantryman and served in the Republic of Vietnam in an infantry unit. The applicant submitted an undated self-authored statement testifying to his personal engagement in active duty ground combat against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam, which was not previously reviewed by the ABCMR; therefore, it is considered new evidence and as such warrants consideration by the Board. Evidence of record shows that the applicant was awarded the MOS...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007858
The applicant requests that his discharge be changed to honorable and that the reason for the separation be upgraded. The evidence does include a properly constituted DD Form 214 that contains the authority and reason for the applicants active duty discharge on 4 January 1990, in pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 10, with an under other than honorable conditions discharge for the good of the service in lieu of court-martial. Although an honorable or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007859
The applicant states that it appears the Board did not consider this VA rating decision; the Medical Board Evaluation Report, undated; or the Educational Assessment/Evaluation, dated 3 May 1998. The evidence clearly shows that the FSM suffered from medical conditions that were found to be unfitting for further military service as an armored crewman. Furthermore, there is no evidence to substantiate that the FSM's academic skills were so low as to render him unfit to perform his military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007860
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, in effect at the time of the applicants separation, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The applicant's contention that his discharge should be upgraded to an honorable discharge based on the fact that he was young and immature at the time...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007865
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 AR20060005503, on 21 November 2006. Army Regulation 672-5-1, in effect at the time when the Soldier was discharged, required that throughout a qualifying period of service for award of the Good Conduct Medal the enlisted person must have had all excellent conduct and efficiency...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007866
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 November 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070007866 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 award of the Aviation Badge and correction to his DD Form 214 (Certificate or Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 24 August 1984 to add the badge. The applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007867
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. On the same date, the unit commander recommended the applicant be discharged under the provisions of paragraph 13-5a(1) of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) because he was deemed unfit for continued service. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, in effect at the time of the applicants...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007875
The applicant requests, in effect, that the records of her deceased spouse, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he elected to participate in the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) for spouse coverage. The applicant provides a copy of a DD Form 1883, DD Form 2656-6, NGB Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) with Separation Orders 311-833 dated 7 November 2001, a letter from U.S. Army Human Resources Command (USAHRC) dated 21 December 2006, a letter...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007877
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicants DD Form 214 does not show award of the Purple Heart. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he 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 Purple Heart, the Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, the Vietnam Civil Actions Honor...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007893
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 November 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070007893 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge, characterized as under other than honorable conditions, be upgraded to a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007894
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart for wounds received in the Republic of Korea. Records show that the applicant served in the Republic of Korea during a qualifying period for award of the Korea Defense 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 for wounds received in action on 2 June 1951; b. showing that, in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007906
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) 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. Evidence of record shows that the applicant successfully completed the Parachute Rigger course conducted by the U.S. Army Quartermaster School and held an awarded MOS of 43E. Therefore, he is entitled to award of the Parachute Rigger Badge and correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007913C080213
The applicant provided an NGB Form 89 showing that a Federal Recognition Examining Board recommended the applicant for Federal Recognition on 24 August 2005. The advisory opinion recommended that the applicants initial appointment date be adjusted to 24 August 2005, the date the PRARNG approved the proceedings of a Federal Recognition examining board. The advisory opinion recommended that the applicants initial appointment date be adjusted to 24 August 2005, the date the PRARNG approved...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007917
The applicant requests correction to Item 6 (Reserve Obligation Termination Date) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). On 25 August 1998, the applicant entered into an Army Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) Scholarship Cadet Contract (DA Form 597-3). He states that his mandatory service obligation ended on 24 August 2005 and not 1 June 2009 as recorded on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007918C071108
Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. Army Regulation 635-40, paragraph 3-2b(2), provides that when a member is being separated by reasons other than physical disability, his or her continued performance of assigned duty commensurate with his or her rank or grade until he or she is scheduled for separation or retirement creates a presumption that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007921
The applicant requests, in effect, that his US Army Reserve (USAR) discharge orders be revoked and that he be transferred to the Retired Reserve 2. Review of the applicant's Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) did not provide any documentation (normally stated in the context of the 20-year letter) that covered the requirement of law to earn 50 or more retirement points by each retirement year ending date (RYE). The applicant contends that his 21 July 1995 discharge orders should be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007924
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 2 November 1989, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he be issued an Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. There is no indication that the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007932
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 September 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070007932 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 DD Form 2656 (Data for Payment of Retired Personnel), dated 1 March 2007, be corrected to show he elected not to participate in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) in a timely...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007947
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 30 October 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070007947 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The applicant requests correction of his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) to show award of three Army Achievement Medals. However, the certificates for the remaining two awards are...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007986C080213
The Agency stated that would not be unusual considering the 1995 and 1996 documents the applicant provided indicated that his gout flares were not significant, not numerous, and were successfully treated. Once a Soldier is determined to be physically unfit for further military service, percentage ratings are applied to the unfitting conditions from the VASRD. Consequently, due to the two concepts involved, an individuals medical condition, although not considered medically unfitting for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007987
The applicant requests that his retirement pay be based upon his final pay as a Lieutenant Colonel (LTC). The applicant states, in effect, that Soldiers who entered the service prior to 8 September 1980 receive final pay in accordance with (IAW) Title 10, U. S. Code, section 1406 and that Soldiers who entered after 8 September 1980 receive the average of high three IAW Title 10, U. S. Code, section 1407. Evidence of record shows that he was promoted to LTC on 29 September 2006 and that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007991
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 15-185 sets forth procedures for processing requests for correction of military records. On 11 May 2007, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200, for "MISCONDUCT, (SERIOUS OFFENSE)."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007994
The FSM was discharged on 13 July 1962, in pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206, with an undesirable discharge, by reason of initially convicted by a civil court during current term of active military service. 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 general discharge is a separation from the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007995
The applicant states, in effect, that he made a mistake and that he would like to have a general discharge. The DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) the applicant was issued at the time of his discharge on 22 October 1975 confirms he was discharged and issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate and that he completed a total of 10 months and 17 days of creditable active military service. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007996
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. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. Records show that the applicant was 21 years of age at the time of his offenses.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007998
The applicant states, in effect, that during the period she was a member of the United States Army Reserve, she went to school for training as a licensed practical nurse, took care of her children and parents, and had an abusive husband. Orders D-11-908177, United States Army Reserve Personnel Center, dated 13 November 1987, discharged the applicant from the United States Army Reserve, effective 13 November 1987, under other than honorable conditions. The evidence of record clearly shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070007999
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 November 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070007999 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The applicant requests correction of his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) to show three awards of the Army Commendation Medal. The applicant provided two certificates for award of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070008000
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 30 September 1975, the applicant submitted a DD Form 293 (Application for Review of Discharge or Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) requesting an upgrade of his discharge so he would be eligible to reenter the Army. The applicant continues that he disagreed with the Army Discharge Review Board's decision on 25 May 1977 to render him a character of service of under honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070008005
The applicant requests correction of his Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) to show his correct social security number as 445-##-####; his date of birth as 9 July 1949; his education level as a high school graduate; and his home of record as 2041 South Adams Road, Fort Sill, Oklahoma. The applicant's military records show that he had completed 2 years of high school at the time of his enlistment on 28 March 1966. The applicant enlisted in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070008024
The applicant requests correction of his Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) to show his correct social security number, and awards of the Bronze Star Medal and two Purple Hearts. Army Regulation 672-5-1, in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who had completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...