ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010208
The evidence of record shows that the applicant was wounded in action while serving in the Republic of Vietnam, 12 August 1970. The applicant is entitled to the first award of the Good Conduct Medal, based on completion of a period of qualifying military service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the applicant the Purple Heart for wounds he received in action against a hostile enemy on 12...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010213
The applicant requests correction of his Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) to show that he was released from active duty (REFRAD) in the rank and pay grade of staff sergeant (E-6). The applicant was promoted to the pay grade of E-2 on 6 September 1966 and he was promoted to the pay grade of E-3 on 25 January 1967. The available evidence indicates that a request for orders was submitted to the Commanding General, 1st Armored Division requesting that the applicant be promoted to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010216C080213
Army Regulation 635-40 states that to be considered for continuance on active duty, a Soldier must be (a) found unfit by a PEB because of a disability that was in the line of duty; (b) capable of maintaining one's self in a normal military environment without adversely affecting one's health and the health of others and without undue loss of time from duty for medical treatment; (c) physically capable of performing useful duty in an MOS for which he or she is currently qualified or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010223
The PEB determined the applicant's conditions rendered him unfit and afforded him a 10 percent disability evaluation and recommended he by discharged with severance pay. Consequently, due to the two concepts involved, an individual's medical condition, although not considered medically unfitting for military service at the time of processing for separation, discharge or retirement, may be sufficient to qualify the individual for VA benefits based on an evaluation by that agency. The Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010225C080213
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 December 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070010225 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. Army Regulation 40-501 (Standards of Medical Fitness), paragraph 3-24a (pulmonary tuberculosis) in the version in effect at the time, stated that pulmonary TB was a cause for referral to an MEB when the disease of a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010226C080213
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 31 March 1997 be corrected to show he entered active duty on 23 March 1973. Prior to 1 October 1979, a DD Form 214 was required to be prepared for enlisted members who were discharged for immediate reenlistment. In pertinent part, the regulation states a DD Form 214 will not be reissued to replace record copies or DD Forms 214 lost by service members.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010228
On 22 December 1969, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. There is no evidence in the applicant's records that his discharge was upgraded or that he was granted clemency.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010232
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 January 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070010232 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. He was discharged in the pay grade of E-1 and furnished an undesirable discharge. However, there is no evidence in the available records, and the applicant has provided none, to show that he was diagnosed with any...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010233C080407
The applicant's MPRJ is void of any orders or other documents that indicate he was ever recommended for or awarded the BSM while serving on active duty. The applicant's record is void of any orders, documents, or an award recommendation that shows he was ever recommended for the BSM while serving on active duty. The evidence of record also shows that based on his RVN service and campaign participation, the applicant is entitled to the RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation and 1...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010236
Item 9 (Command to Which Transferred), of his DD Form 214, shows the entry "NA"; item 12a (Dated Entered AD [Active Duty] This Period) shows the entry "1986 01 11" (11 January 1986); item 12c (Net Active Service This Period), shows the entry "0022 04 20" (22 years, 4 months, and 20 days); item 12e (Total Prior Inactive Service) show the entry "0000 00 15" (15 days); item 12f (Foreign Service) shows the entry "0000 00 00"; and item 12h (Effective Date of Pay Grade) shows the entry "1984 12...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010243C080407
Stone | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The DD Form 214 further confirms that at the time of his discharge, he held the rank of PV1 and he had completed a total of 11 months and 8 days of active military service. The evidence of record confirms the applicant was separated under the provisions of Paragraph 14-12c, Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of misconduct-commission of a serious offense (drug abuse)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010257
He furthers states that his military occupational specialty 19D1O should have been indicated by the Board in its record of proceedings, that he does have significant achievements to present to the Board, and he adamantly denies using drugs and that he is not a drug abuser. The applicant contends that he did not receive appropriate legal counseling when the unit drug urinalysis showed he tested positive for an illegal substance on 19 April 1985. While the applicant provided new evidence to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010264
The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) and a copy of his military medical record, dated 18 March 1969, depicting shrapnel wound to his left hand, in support of his request. Therefore, this evidence is insufficient to approve award of the Purple Heart and correct his records to show this award. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010265
A USAHRC - STL Chronological Statement of Retirement Points, dated 29 January 2008, shows the applicant completed 15 years and 13 days of qualifying service. However, evidence of record shows that he did not have 20 years of qualifying service at the time of his discharge from the USAR. Although the applicant had over 15 years of qualifying service when he was discharged from the USAR, there is no evidence and the applicant has not provided evidence to show he was medically unfit while...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010269
He was accordingly discharged from military service on 28 May 1981. The DD Form 214 he was issued confirms that he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 11 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) with a bad conduct discharge as a result of Court-Martial. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations, and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010271C080407
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. His record shows that during his active duty tenure, he earned the National Defense Service Medal and Army Service Ribbon. The applicant's contentions that his discharge should be upgraded because the incident that led to his BCD was the only infraction he incurred in his almost 5 years of service; because he regrets his actions; and based on his post- service conduct, as attested to in the supporting statements he provides, were...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010273
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty); a copy of memorandum, dated 6 March 1992, certifying his participation during Operation Just Cause; a copy of DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award), dated 3 April 1991, showing he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for achievement during Operation Desert Shield; and a copy of DA Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010280
The applicant requests, in effect, that his general discharge, under honorable conditions, be upgraded to an honorable discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. The evidence of record shows the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct-drug abuse, and he was issued a general discharge, under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010284
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 December 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070010284 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 Soldier must be an infantryman satisfactorily performing infantry duties, he must be assigned to an infantry unit during such time as the unit is engaged in active ground combat, and he must actively participate...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010286
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 January 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070010286 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 records be corrected to show that he was transferred to the Retired Reserve. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show, or it must...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010289
The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214, two DFC certificates, Permanent Orders for his first award of the DFC, and his Officer Record Brief. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The applicants certificate and HRC verification of the issuance of orders authoring the second award of the DFC is sufficient evidence to correct 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 amending his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010290C080407
On 17 January 1972, his unit commander notified the applicant of the intent to process the applicant for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212, by reason of unsuitability based on the applicant's apathetic attitude toward military service. The separation document (DD Form 214) issued to the applicant shows he completed a total of 2 years of active military service and held the rank of PFC on the date of his discharge. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010291C080213
Stone Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that item 32 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show his date of appointment as 28 June 1962, the same date as shown in item 3b (Date of Rank). Item 3b of the applicants DD Form 214 shows his date of rank as 28 June 1962.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010297
The earliest date of rank (DOR) he would have been eligible for was 31 March 2004, based on the commissioned date for ROTC graduates for May and June 2002. the Chief further stated that if the applicant provides a copy of his initial appointment letter, it is recommended that his DOR be changed to 31 May 2004. It states, in pertinent part, that an officers promotion is automatically delayed (that is, the officer is not promoted in spite of the publication of promotion orders) when the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010305C080213
Stone Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The regulation stated that authority to award the Purple Heart was delegated to hospital commanders. Evidence shows that the applicants records contain administrative errors which do not require action by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010310
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows that he had 3 years of active federal service at the time of his discharge on 15 January 1964. His records also show that he was separated from Fort Campbell, Kentucky. There is no evidence and the applicant has not provided any, to show he served in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010313
Appendix B of Army Regulation 600-8-22 shows that based on the applicant's dates of service in the Republic of Vietnam, he participated in the following three campaign periods: the Vietnam Summer-Fall 1969, the Vietnam Winter-Spring 1970, and the DA Sanctuary Counteroffensive. Evidence shows that the applicants records contain administrative error which does not require action by the Board. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010315
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Meritorious Unit Citation 2nd Oak Leaf Cluster (correctly known as the Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC)), the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Sharpshooter Bayonet and Grenade (correctly known as Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badges with bayonet and grenade bars), the Republic of Vietnam Service Commemorative, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the American Defense...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010316
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 11 December 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070010316 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 commander advised the applicant of his right to have his case considered by a board of officers (if he had 6 or more years of total active and reserve service or an under other than honorable conditions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010317
He states that his discharge papers said that he had either a general discharge or a less than honorable discharge. However, at the time of the applicant's separation the regulation provided for the issuance of an undesirable discharge. The evidence of record shows that he submitted a statement in his own behalf at the time of his discharge requesting to get out of the Army because he needed to get home to his family and his job; and stating that he no longer had any use for the military.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010324
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 November 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070010324 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 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: a. The applicant authenticated his DD Form 214 indicating that he has reviewed the form and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010327
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 December 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070010327 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. This document shows that the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry, to which the applicant was assigned, was cited for award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation by Department of the Army General...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010331
The applicant provides the following additional documentary evidence in support of her application: a. DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 31 December 1992. b. U.S. Total Army Personnel Command (now known as HRC), St. Louis, Missouri, Memorandum, dated 31 December 1992, appointing her as a Reserve commissioned officer. e. Page 1 of Standard Form 93 (Report of Medical History), dated 26 October 2000. f. Headquarters, 75th Division (Training Support),...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010335
The applicant states that prior to his release from active duty (REFRAD) he took a physical and he was told that he was not fit for military service and that he could not pass a physical for reenlistment. The applicant was REFRAD on 30 January 1962 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-205, paragraph 7, due to the early release of an overseas returnee and he was transferred to the United States Army Reserve Control Group (Annual Training) to complete his Reserve obligation. Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010338C080213
The applicant provides a DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) for the period ending 14 July 1979; a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 14 August 2003; a Fit for Duty/MEB (Medical Evaluation Board) Certificate, dated 10 March 2005; a DA Form 5892-R (PEBLO Estimated Disability Compensation Worksheet); a DA Form 199 (Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) Proceedings); a DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action), dated 21 November 2005; a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010339
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 December 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070010339 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 states, in effect, that he was not a disruption to his unit chain of command rather he did not like his military occupational specialty (MOS) nor his duty assignment and its location. Individuals...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010340C080213
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states that, after basic training, he returned home for his fathers funeral. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010343
On 7 August 1984, the immediate commander initiated elimination proceedings against the applicant under the provisions of chapter 11 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) for demonstrating character and behavior characteristics that were not compatible with satisfactory continued service. On 15 August 1984, the separation authority reviewed the training discharge program case applicable to the applicant and approved an entry level separation (uncharacterized) in accordance with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010344
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 14 May 1987, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he be issued an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. There is no indication that the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010358
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 AR200600117093 on 21 June 2007. The applicant's record shows he was issued a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 15 June 2007 to correct: "Item 16 (Terminal Date of Reserved/Units Obligation to read 16 November 1972//; item...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010362
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be awarded the Purple Heart for wounds he received in combat operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. The first entry in Item 20 (Health Care Provider Comments), of this form, states, "LOD (Line of Duty) Afghanistan, 12 January 2007, Mine explosion documented = following injury profile for evaluation @ MACH [Martine Army Community Hospital]: a. struck in the left temple by a weapon falling from a rack = "20 of 20" (L)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010364
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Citation (Individual) and the Korea Defense Service Medal. Of particular importance are the criteria established by the military department of the host country; for example, if a particular decoration is authorized for award only to enlisted personnel of host country then badge may be accepted and worn by U.S. Army enlisted personnel Individual foreign decorations presented to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010365
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. Records show that the applicant participated in two campaign periods during his service in the Republic of Vietnam. 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 for the period from 3 May...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010373
The applicant further requests that the Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon be awarded to him and added to his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, with an effective date of release from active duty of 8 July 1991. In support of his request, the applicant submits a copy of his DD Form 214, with an effective date of his release from active duty of 8 July 1991; an undated certificate of appreciation issued him by the 2079th United States Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010377
She maintains that her migraine headaches existed at the time of her discharge, but she was not granted any type of disability or compensation. There were no medical records available to the Board and the applicant provided no medical records. There is no evidence, and the applicant has not provided any, which confirms that she was physically unfit to perform her duties at the time of her separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010426
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 imposition of a bad conduct discharge or a dishonorable discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010450
The applicant states, in effect, that he was discharged from the Army under the provisions of chapter 14 instead of being referred to a Medical Evaluation Board for mental disorders. The applicant's DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows that he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c(2) for misconduct, with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions on 12 May 2003. Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010452
The applicant requests, in effect, reconsideration of his earlier petition requesting that his Army Achievement Medal (AAM) be upgraded to an Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM); and that his Army National Guard (ARNG) separation document (NGB Form 22) be corrected by adding all awards, badges, schools, and deployments. He claims the following awards and badges were erroneously omitted from his NGB Form 22: Army Service Ribbon (ASR); Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010452C080407
The applicant requests, in effect, reconsideration of his earlier petition requesting that his Army Achievement Medal (AAM) be upgraded to an Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM); and that his Army National Guard (ARNG) separation document (NGB Form 22) be corrected by adding all awards, badges, schools, and deployments. He claims the following awards and badges were erroneously omitted from his NGB Form 22: Army Service Ribbon (ASR); Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010460C080407
The Board further determined that by regulation, in order to qualify for the AFRM, a member must have completed a period of 10 years of service in one or more RC of the Armed Forces of the United States and that there was insufficient evidence to show the applicant had met this regulatory requirement for the award. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant partial relief by amendment of the ABCMR’s decision in Docket Number AR20070000188, dated 5 June 2007. ...