ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009973
Item 9 (Date of Birth) of the applicant's DD Form 214 shows 5 February 1949 and all documents in his service records show his DOB as 5 February 1949, to include his DD Form 47 (Record of Induction), dated 9 July 1969. Although it appears the applicants DOB might have been 5 February 1947 the State of Georgia Certificate of Birth he provided does not have a raised seal to conclusively confirm this. This Record of Proceedings will be filed in his military records so a record of his 5...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009983
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant has provided insufficient evidence to show that neither his discharge nor his reduction in rank were unjust. In order to justify correction of a military record, the applicant must show, to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must otherwise appear, that the record is in error or unjust.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009990
The HRC adds that with a DOR to major of 1 May 1998, his earliest eligible promotion board for consideration to LTC was the 2004 board, which selected him, which resulted in his being given a DOR of 16 December 2004, the date of his assignment to a higher graded position in a troop program unit. Army Regulation 135-155, Promotion of Commissioned Officers and Warrant Officers Other Than General Officers, in effect at the time, paragraph 4-19, Effective Dates, states that the effective date...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070009998
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 December 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070009998 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 records to show award of the Purple Heart for injuries sustained in combat during World War II (WWII), near the city of Augsburg, Germany. As a result, this case is being...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010000C080407
It states, in pertinent part, that in order to award a PH there must be evidence that the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action, that the wound required treatment by military medical personnel, and a record of this treatment must have been made a matter of official record. By regulation, in order to support award of the PH there must be evidence confirming that the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010013
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 November 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070010013 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. In his request for discharge, the applicant indicated that he understood that by requesting discharge, he was admitting guilt to the charges against him, or of a lesser included offense, that also authorized the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010024
The applicant's DD Form 214, with an effective date of his release from active duty of 19 March 1970 from the Marine Corps, shows entitlement to the Vietnam Service Medal, with two bronze service stars; however, when the applicant's last issued DD Form 214, dated 11 September 1979, was prepared, these two bronze service stars were overlooked and were not taken into account. To be entitled to award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, the evidence must show that an applicant held and served in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010026
The applicant requests, in effect, reconsideration that his records be corrected to show that a Soldier intentionally shot him in the abdomen during his foreign service tour in the Republic of Vietnam and then award him the Purple Heart. The applicant states, in pertinent part, that he was not injured by an accidental discharge from a rifle on 13 January 1968 as reported through military medical and personnel communications while serving in the Republic of Vietnam. Army Regulation 600-8-22...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010029
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 December 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070010029 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. State of Michigan, Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Lansing, Michigan, Orders 277-006, dated 4 October 2006, assigning the applicant to the Retired Reserve; c. National Guard Bureau, Special Orders Number...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010031C080213
In a second application, the applicant requests that item 14 ( District, Area Command or Corps to Which Reservist Transferred) (sic, but probably meaning item 25 (Education and Training Completed)) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to include his training; that item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) be corrected to show the Purple Heart, the ARCOM with V...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010032
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be awarded two years constructive service credit as provided for by a change in the Army Medical Specialist Corps policy and which was implemented in December 2006. The Chiefs purpose was to provide clarification on the OTSG (Office of the Surgeon General) Commissioning Guidance for Army Medical Specialist Corps Officers and to ensure appropriate constructive service credit was granted for education completed prior to newly commissioned officers...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010034
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. Due to a fire at the National Personnel Records Center in 1973, the only available record for the Board to consider in its deliberation was his DD Form 214, which shows he held a medical MOS as a Medic and that his significant unit of assignment was the Medical Company of the 5th Cavalry Regiment. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010035
The applicant provides copies of a letter to his Congressman, dated 20 April 2007, requesting a congressional inquiry; DA Form 2-1; Enlisted Evaluation Reports (EERs) and Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Reports (NCOERs); Permanent Orders awarding him the Army Commendation Medal with First Oak Leaf Cluster, dated 23 January 1990; an undated approval memorandum for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period ending June 1990; ASVAB Worksheet dated 15 May 1992; Physical Profiles...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010040
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show the award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), Parachutist Badge, and the Purple Heart. The applicant's military service records do not contain any evidence to show he served as an infantryman while engaged in active ground combat while he served in the Republic of Vietnam nor does it show he attended and completed the basic Parachutist training. The applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010041C071108
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, removal of a memorandum dated 9 October 2003 and a DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action) dated 2 October 2003, from the performance (P-fiche) portion of his official military personnel file (OMPF) and place in the restricted (R-fiche) portion of his OMPF. The applicant has not provided any new evidence or compelling argument to show that it is in the best interest of the United States Army to move this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010051
The applicant's military records are not available for review. When separation for unfitness was warranted, an undesirable discharge was normally issued. 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 | 20070010058
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation), dated 14 November 1945, to show that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Army of Occupation Medal, and the Combat Action Ribbon, for offensive and defensive operations against the enemy during the period 1944 to 1945. He is not entitled to correction of his records to show that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010059
The PEB recommended the applicant be given a combined rating of 30 percent disabled and determined that he was physically unfit for continued service on active duty. On 23 February 1986, the applicant submitted a request to correct his military records to show he was 100 percent permanently disabled. On 10 August 1988, the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) denied the applicant's request to correct his records to increase his physical disability percentage to 100 percent.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010060
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. However, the Army did not take any of that into account. The Army was downsizing during this time and because of his years in service and his situation, they used it to their advantage.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010061
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. Regrettably, in the absence of military records which show the applicant was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action the letters and newspaper article he provided are insufficient bases for award of the Purple Heart in this case. Evidence shows that the applicants records contain an administrative error which does not require action by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010067
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. Therefore, in the absence of substantiating medical evidence, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart. Evidence shows that the applicants records contain administrative error, which does not require action by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010075
National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 62-E (Application for Federal Recognition as an Army National Guard Officer or Warrant Officer and Appointment as a Reserve Commissioned Officer or Warrant Officer of the Army in the Army National Guard of the United States), dated 31 January 2006. b. National Guard Bureau (NGB) Federal Recognition Orders Number 129 AR, dated 1 June 2007, initial appointment. National Guard Regulation 600-100, paragraph 10-15b states that temporary Federal Recognition may...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010080C080213
The applicant requests, in effect, that her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 27 February 2006 be corrected to show she was awarded three awards of the Overseas Service Ribbon. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Overseas Service Ribbon was established by the Secretary of the Army on 10 April 1981. Answer: Overseas tour credit is outlined in Army Regulation 614-30 (Overseas Service).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010083
The applicant's military service records do not contain orders for the award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. There is no evidence in the available applicant's military personnel record, which shows he was awarded the BSM. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period of service from 7 August 1969 to 27 June 1971, the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Badge with Rifle...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010103
The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge); a copy of his Honorable Discharge Certificate; and a copy of Letter Orders, dated 31 January 1963, titled: Discharge from the United States Army Reserve (USAR). In view of the evidence provided, the applicant is entitled to correction of his Letter Orders discharging him from the USAR Control Group as well as the Honorable Discharge Certificate to be corrected to show his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010119
The applicant states, in effect, that the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) corrected her release from active duty orders and her DD Form 214. Evidence of record shows the memorandum from ARPERCEN, dated 6 November 1995, indicated that the applicant did not meet the standards for retention in the USAR and/or entry on active duty by reason of medical disqualification. Since the evidence shows the applicant did not meet retention standards because of medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010123
The board found the applicant physically unfit and recommended he be separated with severance pay with a combined rating of 20 percent, if otherwise qualified. Physical evaluation boards are established to evaluate all cases of physical disability equitability for the Soldier and the Army. The available evidence shows the applicant appeared before a PEB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010129
12302 orders during the period 23 November 2006 through 15 June 2007 to complete 730 days of involuntary mobilization. Department of the Army Personnel Policy Guidance paragraph 10-3 provides that Reserve Component Soldiers who voluntarily request to serve beyond their 24-month mobilization authorized under the provisions of Title 10 of United States Code may request an extension under the policy guidance for Contingency Operation Temporary Tours of Active Duty (COTTAD). Evidence shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010131
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be provided a waiver for promotion consideration [in effect an adjustment of his appointment rank and pay grade from major] to the rank and pay grade of lieutenant colonel (LTC/O-5) upon his return to active duty on 16 July 2007. He concluded his request to the Board by stating he was assigned to the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) for the last 5-years while completing a civilian residency in general surgery and would appreciate the Boards...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010136
The Board's statement in Item 2 of the "Applicant's Request, Statement, and Evidence", that he did not submit his security update as stated in the reclassification letter. On 22 January 1992, the applicant requested early separation under the provisions of the Special Separation Benefit (SSB) with a separation date of 1 June 1992. Army Regulation 600-200 (Enlisted Personnel Management System), paragraph 2-31c states that mandatory withdrawal of a Soldiers primary MOS is required by the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010145C080213
Stone Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was assigned to Germany; however, since he did not even enlist until 1960 he does not meet the eligibility criteria for award of the Army of Occupation Medal with Berlin Airlift Device. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned by adding the National...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010156C080407
The applicant requests, in effect, reconsideration of his request that his record be corrected to show he was authorized the special rate of basic pay for pay grade 0-3E based on his previous enlisted service; and re- computation of his creditable service for the purpose of computing basic pay for longevity purposes 2. During its original review of the applicant's case, the Board concluded that the applicant had not completed sufficient active duty enlisted service to qualify for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010157
The NGB recommends approval of the applicant's request to adjust his promotion effective date and date of rank to 1 October 2006 based on the applicant having been enrolled in the WOSC and having been removed from the course list due to mobilization in support of OIF. The evidence shows that the applicant was scheduled to attend WOSC on 10 July 2005 and had met all the requirements for promotion to CW4. Through no fault of the applicant he was not able to attend the WOSC and therefore, he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010159C071113
The applicant requests, in effect, adjustment to his date of rank for captain from 18 August 1999 to 25 June 1998, based on a change to the Army Reserve time in grade promotion policy. The board results were approved on 18 August 1999 and the applicant was promoted to captain effective that date. It is also noted that the applicant should not expect his date of rank to be changed to the approval date of the 1998 AMEDD RCSB as he had not been considered and selected for a Reserve promotion...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010162
The applicant requests that his deployment to Kuwait and Baghdad, Iraq, two Army Achievement Medals, one Overseas Service Ribbon, the Army Commendation Medal, the Driver Badge and the Combat Action Badge be included on his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214). On 9 January 2004, Permanent Order Number 009-404 was published awarding the applicant the Army Commendation Medal for exceptional service while assigned as a gun driver conducting combat operations...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010163C080407
Qawiy A. Sabree | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The evidence of record confirms the applicant was issued DD Forms 214 for two periods of active duty service he completed from 19 September 1969 through 23 March 1972 and from 24 March 1972 through 27 December 1977. It further shows that he entered his last continuous period of active duty service when he reenlisted on 28 December 1977, which is the date...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010164
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show that he served in Southwest Asia (Saudi Arabia). The applicant states, in effect, that his tour in Southwest Asia was not recorded on his DD Form 214. The evidence shows that the applicant served a tour in Southwest Asia (Saudi Arabia) during the period 29 November 1990 to 20 May 1991.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010166C071029
The following additional findings, conclusions, and recommendations were adopted by the Board. Karmin S. Jenkins | |Member | The Board considered the following additional evidence: Exhibit C – (show the identifying data for the original Record of Proceedings) CONSIDERATION OF ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE: 15. BOARD VOTE: __clg___ __rws___ __ksj___ GRANT FULL RELIEF ________ ________ ________ GRANT PARTIAL RELIEF ________ ________ ________ GRANT FORMAL HEARING ________ ________ ________ DENY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010167
Promotion orders to first lieutenant (1LT) in the Aviation Branch, an order revoking his promotion to 1LT in the Aviation Branch, and then his appointment into the Regular Army; c. Letters of support from his chain of command to include his combatant air ambulance company commander and his brigade commander requesting favorable consideration of his request for waiver of CSC; and d. two documents that address the subject of his Active Duty Service Obligation (ADSO) that will not be addressed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010169C080407
The applicant requests, in effect, payment of medical incentive special pay (ISP) for 2004 and 2005. The evidence of record confirms the applicant is a medical officer (Colonel, Medical Corps) serving on active duty and was eligible to enter into medical ISP contracts for service in specialty 61N (Aerospace Medicine) during the years 2004 and 2005. Therefore, the Board recommends that the applicant’s request for payment of medical incentive special pay for 2004 and 2005 be denied.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010170
Headquarters, 3rd Battalion, 321st Field Artillery Regiment, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Permanent Order Number 170-003, dated 6 May 2003, shows that the applicant was awarded the Army Achievement Medal for meritorious achievement while supporting the Special Forces Qualification Course during the period 2 May 2003 through 16 May 2003. The applicant submitted several Certificates of Achievement, Recognition, and Appreciation issued to him throughout his military service. The applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010175
The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier request for correction of his records to show the effective date of pay grade to specialist (SPC)/E4 as 8 January 2001, the date the Special Court-Martial convening authority approved his sentence for reduction to the grade of SPC/E4, instead of 9 June 2000, as shown in Item 12h (Effective Date of Pay Grade) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). However, soon after his discharge, he received his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010177
The Chief, Personnel Division stated that the promotion effective date on all position vacancy promotion systems is the date the Secretary of Defense approved and signed the promotion scroll list, not the date of the State Federal Recognition Board or the State promotion orders. The official went on to state that the CAARNG should have sent the applicant's promotion record to the Mandatory Reserve Component Selection Board in 2004, as the officer was eligible for promotion on 18 September...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010178
In his self-authored statement, dated 1 August 2007, the applicant states that he was hit by shrapnel on 27 August 2006 and was reluctant to apply for award of the Purple Heart. c. DA Form 4187, dated 10 May 2007, requesting award of the Combat Action Badge and disapproved by the approval authority. There is no evidence and the applicant did not provide substantiating evidence that shows the decision to deny him award of the Combat Action Badge was in error or unjust.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010181
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 26 July 1982, the applicant was discharged with a discharge under honorable conditions under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 13-4C, for unsuitability – apathy, defective attitude, or inability to expend effort constructively. The applicant provided two copies of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 26 July 1982.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010181
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provided two copies of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 26 July 1982. __x_____ CHAIRPERSON INDEX CASE ID AR20070010181 SUFFIX RECON DATE BOARDED 20071030 TYPE OF DISCHARGE DATE OF DISCHARGE DISCHARGE AUTHORITY DISCHARGE REASON BOARD DECISION GRANT REVIEW AUTHORITY Ms. Mitrano ISSUES 1.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010181C080213
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provided two copies of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 26 July 1982. Army Regulation 635-5 prescribes the separation documents prepared for Soldiers upon retirement, discharge, or release from active military service or control of the Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010185
On 12 October 1989, the applicant was notified by his unit commander that separation action was being initiated on him under the provisions of chapter 14 -12b, Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of Misconduct-Pattern of Misconduct, with a discharge under honorable conditions. After carefully evaluating the evidence of record, it is determined that the applicants discharge processing was conducted in accordance with applicable law and regulations at the time and that the character of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010192C080407
On 22 August 2003, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB), after carefully examining the applicant's record of service, determined that the characterization of his service was inequitable and voted to upgrade his GD to a fully honorably discharge. It states, in pertinent part, that the SPD code JKK is the appropriate code to assign to Soldiers separated under the provisions of Paragraph 14-12c, by reason of commission of a serious offense (drug abuse). The evidence of record confirms the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010207C080407
Stone | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant states, in effect, that he is requesting an upgrade of his discharge for health reasons. The evidence of record further shows the applicant voluntarily requested discharge to avoid a court-martial that could have resulted in his receiving a punitive discharge.