ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070008934
He was fully advised that if he elected to be discharged or released from active duty, as scheduled, he would not, after such discharge or release from active duty, be eligible for separation or retirement for physical disability. Title 10, United States Code, chapter 61, provides disability retirement or separation for a member who is physically unfit to perform the duties of his/her office, rank, grade, or rating because of a disability incurred while entitled to basic pay. The evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070008939
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 November 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070008939 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 is entitled to the first award of the Good Conduct Medal, for the period 31 January 1969 to 2 December 1971, based on completion of a period of qualifying military service. He is, therefore entitled to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070008956
The applicant states, in effect, that he has enclosed a Findings, Order, and Application for Hospitalization, from North Dakota, for new evidence. He was issued an undesirable discharge on 2 May 1966, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208, with his service characterized as under other than honorable conditions. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070008973
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show these awards. Record shows the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070008975
The applicant requests that the narrative reason for separation be changed from "Misconduct" to "Secretarial Authority" and in effect, that he be issued a discharge order authorizing him separation pay. On 21 June 2004, the separation authority reviewed all matters pertaining to the applicants misconduct and ordered the applicant discharged from the Army under the provisions of chapter 14-12b of Army Regulation 635-200 for a pattern of misconduct, with a General-Under Honorable Conditions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070008975C080213
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 30 June 1972 be corrected to add the Meritorious Unit Commendation, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross, and five bronze service stars to be worn on his Vietnam Service Medal. Except for one Article 15, which did not prevent his receiving the second award of the Army Good Conduct Medal, there is no evidence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070008985
The applicant requests, in effect, a military education waiver and promotion reconsideration to major by a special selection board (SSB) under the 2007 year criteria. The applicant states, in effect, that he recently received a memorandum from U.S. Army Human Resources Command, dated 16 April 2007 informing him that he was not selected for promotion to major by the Department of the Army Reserve Components Selection Board (RCSB) that convened on 8 January 2007, and that this was his second...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070008987
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) with a separation date of 14 November 1957 be corrected to show the military occupational specialty (MOS) 951.10 (Military Policemen) and awards earned. On 2 November 1970, the National Personnel Records Center wrote the applicant a letter which shows, in effect, that the applicant was assigned to the MOS code number 951.10 (Military Policemen) and that he served as a Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070008991C080213
Counsel requests that the applicant be granted a retirement based upon over 20 years of honorable service; that he be granted a Retired military identification card; and that he be awarded back due retired pay. The administrative board recommended the applicant be discharged with a general discharge. On 11 January 1995, Headquarters, Department of the Army approved the recommendation to discharge the applicant for misconduct commission of a serious offense and directed he be issued a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070008992
Stone Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time of his discharge confirms he was discharged with a Bad Conduct Discharge as a result of Court-Martial, in accordance with chapter 3 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separation). William D. Powers ______________________ CHAIRPERSON INDEX CASE ID AR20070008992 SUFFIX RECON DATE BOARDED 20071211 TYPE OF DISCHARGE (BCD) DATE OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070008995
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 December 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070008995 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. Accordingly, the applicant was separated from active duty for reasons other than physical disability. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board, or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009002
The applicant requests that his dishonorable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The portion of the CRS Issue Brief for Congress that the applicant submits in support of his application indicates that a service member becomes entitled to retired pay upon completion of 20 years of service, regardless of age. Although Army Regulation 635-200 provides that a soldier who has completed 20 years but less than 30 years of active Federal Service in the United States Armed Forces may...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009017
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be granted an extension on the time he was authorized to make his final move upon retirement. The applicant's request for extension of his retirement travel and transportation entitlements was denied. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was granted three extensions in shipping his household goods beyond his 1 year basic entitlement dates.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009025
Section 41 (Awards and Decoration) of the applicant's DA Form 20 shows that the applicant participated in three campaigns during his service in Vietnam. Section 40 (Wounds) of the applicants DA Form 20 (Service Record) does not show that the applicant was wounded while in the RVN. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show the RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, the Civil Actions Honor Medal,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009038
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Army of Occupation Medal with Japan Clasp. The applicant's military records are not available for review. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-1 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) lists the campaign participation credit for units serving in World War II.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009040
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 November 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070009040 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 22 January 1980, the separation authority approved the applicants discharge under the provisions of chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of patterns of misconduct-frequent incidents, and directed the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009041
The applicants DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record), Item 35 (Record of Assignments) shows, in pertinent part, that on 29 November 1975, the applicant was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Brigade, Fort Ord, California, in duty military occupational specialty code (MOSC) 09B0O for the purpose of attending BCT. On 8 April 1975, the colonel serving as Commander, School Brigade, U.S. Army Signal School, Fort Gordon, Georgia, approved the separation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009044
The applicant was ordered to initial active duty for training (IADT) at Fort Jackson on 3 July 2003. The facts and circumstances surrounding the applicants administrative discharge are not present in the available records; however, on 4 May 2006, orders were published by the Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command at Fort Bragg, which honorably discharged the applicant from the USAR under the provisions of Army Regulation 135-178. It must also be presumed, in the absence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009053
Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) provides, in pertinent part, that Item 11 (Primary Specialty) of the DD Form 214 will contain all MOSs held for at least a year and include the number of years and months served. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant was awarded MOS 19D2P (Cavalry Scout) and 63B2P (Light Vehicle Mechanic) There is no evidence showing that he was ever trained in or awarded a dentistry specialty. Therefore, his request to show overseas service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009054
He also request that his Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) (2nd award) be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty). The evidence of record shows that the applicant was awarded three MSM(s). The evidence of record also shows that the applicant met the criteria for award of the National Defense Service Medal with bronze service star for his service in support of Operation Enduring Freedom outside the area of eligibility, from 11 September 2001 to a date...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009056
The applicant's military records are not available for review. The available evidence shows that the applicant was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge for his service in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Bronze Star Medal; b. showing that, in addition to the awards shown on his WD AGO Form 53-55, his authorized awards include the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009060
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 February 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070009060 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 DD Form 261, dated 21 February 1972, showed the investigating officer completed his investigation of the accident and determined that the accident was not in the line of duty and was due to the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009065
7 The DVA Decision Rating statement submitted by the applicant shows that the applicant had filed a disability claim and that based on the evidence submitted, the DVA evaluated the applicant's medical condition and made rating decisions to each of the applicant's claimed conditions. Army Regulation 635-40 establishes the Army physical disability evaluation system and sets forth policies, responsibilities, and procedures that apply in determining whether a Soldier is unfit because of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009072
Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides, in pertinent part, that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. Although the available evidence of record shows that the applicant was wounded while he was in Vietnam, the records fail to show that his wounds were sustained as a result of enemy action. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009073
The applicant's military service records contain a NGB 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) that shows he was honorably discharged under the provisions of Army National Guard Regulation 600-200 Paragraph 8-26i on 6 October 2002, for (Expiration Term of Service), he was credited with completing a total of 19 years, 7 months, and 7 days of total military service for retired pay purposes. The evidence of record, as documented in the applicants Official Military Personnel File...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009086C080213
The applicant states that item 22c does not show his service in Japan (1948 to 1950), Korea (July to September 1950), or Germany (1952 to 1955); that he did not stop his insurance allotment, and he believes his insurance is still in effect; that his VA claim number is 2------2; that his career began with 11 years of schooling, but he earned his GED (general equivalency diploma) in 1951 and had two years of college credits before he retired; and that his blood group is A positive. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009087
The evidence shows the applicant was involved in a tussle and not in a firefight. There were no entries made in his service personnel records to show he was wounded as a result of hostile action and no orders were published to award him the Purple Heart for a wound he may have received on 18 July 1968. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned by: a. awarding the applicant the Vietnam Service Medal, with four...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009088
She also states in effect, that Section III (Termination) of the DA Form 5261-2-R states that the entitlement to the cash bonus will be terminated if a list of conditions occurs before the fulfillment of her reenlistment obligation, to include paragraph 5 which states if the applicant accepts a permanent civilian position where membership in the Selected Reserve is a condition of employment. Evidence of record also shows that the applicant reenlisted for a $15, 000.00 lump sum SRIP bonus in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009089
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of 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. In the absence of evidence that the applicant was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action and treated for those wounds, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009092C080407
The applicant requests, in effect, that the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage election of her deceased former husband, a former service member (FSM), be changed from "Spouse Only" to "Former Spouse Only"; and that she be provided the SBP annuity based on the death of the FSM. The DFAS records further show that the FSM's SBP coverage designation at the time of his death was still "Spouse Only", and the FSM's current wife is now receiving her SBP annuity. On 30 May 2007, DFAS received an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009093
The applicant requests that her military records be corrected to show her last name as "M****w" instead of "F****r." 2. Evidence of record further shows that she served under the name "F****r" during the period 26 February 1981 (date of marriage) through 6 September 1996 (date of discharge). Therefore, the Army records are consistent with the applicant's name at that time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009102
The applicant requests, in effect, that the Purple Heart be added to his WD AGO Form 53-55, Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge. Item 34 (Wounds Received in Action), of the applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55, shows the entry, "None." Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned by: a. awarding the applicant the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, with four bronze service stars, and the World War II...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009104
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 November 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070009104 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 that he was not separated from active duty due to a physical condition that was not a disability. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009125
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 December 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070009125 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 and there is no evidence in the applicant's service records that show he was awarded the CIB. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009127C080213
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 November 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070009127 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) be corrected to add the Army Achievement Medal, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Medal, the Armed Forces...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009130C071029
Dennis J. Phillips | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant provides his Officer Record Brief; a leave and earnings statement covering April 2007; a U. S. Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) Form 1131 (Department of the Army Service Agreement F. Edward Hebert Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program); a DA Form 71 (Oath of Office – Military Personnel), dated 22 September 1997; appointment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009131
On 8 October 2003, the National Guard Bureau, Arlington, Virginia, notified the applicant by memorandum of his promotion to MAJ as a Reserve commissioned officer of the Army with 8 October 2003 as his effective date and date of rank. After a thorough review of the facts and circumstances of the applicant's case, the National Guard Bureau recommended that his date of rank to MAJ be adjusted to 19 June 2002 based on the Special Selection Board memorandum of 31 January 2007. Evidence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009137
During his military service, he served in the American Expeditionary Force during World War I (WWI) and that he received a gunshot wound to the middle of his right thigh as a result of enemy action on 8 October 1918. The FSM's records contain sufficient evidence showing that the he was wounded as a result of hostile action, was treated by military medical personnel, and the medical treatment was made a matter of official records. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009139C080213
Stone Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show he enrolled in the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) or in the standard SBP for spouse coverage. There is no evidence and the applicant provides none to show he attempted to enroll in the RCSBP for spouse coverage within one year of his marriage.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009140
The FSM's military records are not available for review. However, the evidence shows that the FSM was never appointed to the grade of second lieutenant while on active duty. As such, there is no need to make corrections to the FSM's military records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009141
The applicant requests that his bad conduct discharge (BCD) be upgraded to a general or an honorable discharge. Accordingly, on 24 February 1992, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 3 as a result of a duly reviewed and affirmed general court-martial conviction. Title 10, United Stated Code, section 1552, the authority under which this Board acts, provides, in pertinent part, that the Army Board for Correction of Military Records is not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009142
On 5 May 1987, the separation authority approved the applicants discharge under the provisions of chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of patterns of misconduct and directed the applicant be furnished a General Discharge Certificate. A discharge under other than honorable conditions was normally appropriate for a Soldier discharged under this chapter. There is no evidence in the applicant's records that his domestic conditions contributed to his pattern of misconduct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009148
The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge (UD) be upgraded to an honorable discharge. He states that he enlisted on 11 November 1950 and was separated with an undesirable discharge for a civil conviction. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009158
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 Bronze Star Medal. General Orders Number 10039, 9th Infantry Division, dated 11 July 1969, awarded the applicant the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service in connection with military operations against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam during the period from October 1968 to July 1969. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009163
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show a second award of the Purple Heart (in effect, a Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster). The applicant's records show that 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 with Oak Leaf Cluster for wounds the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009170
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with the period ending 1 December 2000 be changed to show the 5th award of the Army Achievement Medal (AAM). He further states, in effect, that during his delayed enlistment program (DEP) status he performed mandatory training duties and that his net active service on his DD Form 214 should be corrected. A DD Form 4/1, dated 14 September 1990, shows that the applicant enlisted in the United...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009174
A Chronological Statement of Retirement Points (ARPC Form 249-2-E) on file in her Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) shows that she has compiled 3348 creditable retirement points, and completed 18 years and 9 months of qualifying service for retirement. The HRC-St. Louis advisory opinion provided during the 2006 review of the applicant's case by the Board indicated that the applicant was in an active status and earned retirement points during the period she was in the ROTC SMP between...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009178
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 06 December 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070009178 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 Report of Separation from Active Duty (DD Form 214) to show that he served in Vietnam for 3 months. There is no evidence in the available records nor has the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009183C080407
The resulting sentence was 30 days confinement and forfeiture of $275.00. The evidence of record confirms that in addition to the SPCM that resulted in the applicant's BCD, he also had accrued an extensive disciplinary record that included his acceptance of NJP on four separate occasions and an SCM conviction. _____John N. Slone ___ CHAIRPERSON INDEX |CASE ID |AR20070009183 | |SUFFIX | | |RECON | | |DATE BOARDED |2007/11/DD | |TYPE OF DISCHARGE |BCD | |DATE OF DISCHARGE |1984/03/08...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009196
The applicant states that: a. his rank of CPT as reflected on his WD AGO Form 53-98 (Military Record and Report of Separation-Certificate of Service) is correct; however, his National Archives (NA) Form 13038 (Certificate of Military Service) shows his rank as 1LT. Item 30 (Wounds) of the applicant's WD AGO Form 53-98 shows the entry "None" indicating that the applicant was not wounded or injured in action during his military service. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis...