ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010469
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 January 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070010469 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 that during his time in service, his mothers illness was life-threatening. There is no indication in the record that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010472
12302 effective 2 October 2005 for a period of 545 days. The Assistant Chief of Staff opined that since the applicant was mobilized as a member of United States Army Reserve, they would be responsible for processing his COTTAD packet for AIP. Evidence shows that the applicant was involuntarily mobilized for 1269 days during the periods 15 October 2001 through 6 October 2002, 5 August 2003 through 23 July 2004, and 2 October 2005 through 14 April 2007.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010479
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 January 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070010479 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) with the period ending 27 May 2006 to show award of two Army Achievement Medals, the Army Commendation Medal,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010484
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) to show that he enlisted in the Army on 22 September 1965. It states, in pertinent part, that a DD Form 214 will be prepared for all personnel at the time of their retirement, discharge, release from active duty service, or control of the Active Army. His USAR inactive service (1 year, 7 months, and 27 days) is included on his DD Form 214 and reflected as other service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010486
He tried to complete his military service but could not cope with himself or anyone around him, so he went absent without leave (AWOL). The applicant's records show that he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 16 November 1967. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010488
However, by regulation, members of the Reserve Component (RC) who are eligible to receive retired pay at age 60 have the option to be removed from an active Reserve status by either being discharged or transferred to the Retired Reserve. The applicant is requesting transfer to the Retired Reserve because he is concerned that he will not receive the same benefits associated with having completed 20 or more years of service. The applicant still has the entitlement to apply for retired pay at...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010490
The applicant provides a self-authored personal statement, a copy of his discharge document and a correction to the discharge document with separation orders, one general counseling form, a certificate of training, a letter from the State of Florida Fifth Judicial Circuit Court, a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and a letter from the Office of the Adjutant General of the State of Florida Army and Air Force National Guard and a copy of his DD Form 214 dated 13 December...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010493
The applicant requests correction of his Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge (WD AGO Form 53-55) to show award of the Army of Occupation Medal for his service in Germany during World War II. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the Army of Occupation Medal is awarded for service of thirty consecutive days at a normal post of duty in a qualifying location.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010495
The applicant requests, in effect, that his service number be corrected on his discharge certificate and that the date of his discharge be corrected on his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge. The DD Form 256A he was issued on his discharge date shows the service number, ER 16 *** 948 and his component as, USAR. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. issuing the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010496
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. The evidence provides sufficient basis for a general discharge for failure to demonstrate adequate potential for promotion advancement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010501
The applicant provides a copy of: a. DD Form 2656-9 Instructions [Survival Benefit Plan (SBP) and Reserve Component Survival Benefit Plan (RCSBP) Open Enrollment Election]; b. DFAS letter, dated 10 April 2007, informing the applicant of the amount owed; c. Undated applicant's letter to DFAS requesting disenrollment from the SBP; and d. DD Form 2656-6 [(Survival Benefit Plan (SBP) Election Change Certificate], dated 17 July 2007. On an unknown date in September 2006, the applicant enrolled...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010504C080213
The applicant states that his medical condition was diagnosed after he had been in the Army for over 13 years. Army Regulation 635-40 governs the evaluation of physical fitness of Soldiers who may be unfit to perform their military duties because of physical disability. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was fit for duty at the time of his separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010507
The DD Form 214 that the applicant was furnished at the time of his REFRAD shows that he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Purple Heart and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960). Army Regulation 672-5-1, in effect at the time, provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010512
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart. The applicant provides a copy of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation, Honorable Discharge); a copy of his Honorable Discharge Certificate; a copy of citation, dated 22 March 1944, showing he was awarded the Silver Star Medal; and a copy of an undated newspaper article announcing his award of the Silver Star Medal. There is no evidence in his service personnel records which shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010514
The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 29 July 1983; a copy of DA Form 2139 (Military Pay Voucher), dated 29 July 1983; and a copy of an undated Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) letter responding to the applicant's DD Form 827 (Application for Arrears in Pay), dated 3 July 2007. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010519
On 23 June 1972, the applicants immediate commander recommended the applicant be discharged from military service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 for unsuitability and be furnished a General Discharge. The discharge proceedings were conducted in accordance with law and regulations applicable at the time and the character of the discharge is commensurate with the applicant's overall record of military service. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010520
The applicant's DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty from the Armed Forces of the United States) shows that he was discharged with a characterization of service as under other than honorable conditions on 13 September 1974. Evidence of record shows the applicants request for separation under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 for the good of the service to avoid trial by court-martial was voluntary, administratively correct, and in compliance with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010531
The applicant requests, in effect, that his retired rank of master sergeant (MSG) be changed to first sergeant (1SG) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). Additionally, the regulation states, in pertinent part, that Item 4 "Grade, Rate, or Rank" of the DD Form 214 will reflect the active duty grade or rank and pay grade at time of separation. Evidence of record shows that the applicants grade, at the time of his separation, was MSG.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010551
The applicant requests, in effect, that an Army Commendation Medal and the Good Conduct Medal he was awarded be added to his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. The evidence the applicant provided shows he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award) while he served on active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010553
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 28 August 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070010553 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 submitted Permanent Orders Number 054-345, Headquarters, United States Army Infantry Center, Fort Benning, Georgia, dated 23 February 1999 which awarded her the Parachutist Badge 77L1P for successful...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010571
The applicant requests, in effect, that his record be corrected to show he was promoted to pay grade E-5. There are no orders in the applicant's military personnel records promoting him to pay grade E-5 and there is no indication he was promoted to pay grade E-5 while he served on active duty. Item 2 (Grade), of the applicant's DA Form 20, Enlisted Qualification Record, shows he was serving in the rank and pay grade SP4, E-4, on the date of his release from active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010575
The applicant requests correction of his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) to show his foreign service; to upgrade his discharge to honorable; and to change his reentry (RE) code 3 to 1. The applicant states, in effect, that he served his country with honor while overseas in Desert Shield/Storm but his DD Form 214 does not show this service. The SPD code of JKK was the appropriate code for the applicant based upon the guidance provided in Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010591C071029
The applicant requests, in effect, promotion consideration for chief warrant officer four (CWO-W4) by a special selection board (SSB) under the 2006 year criteria. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by submitting his records to duly constituted special selection boards for promotion consideration for chief...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010598
On 10 May 1989, the applicants commander signed an elimination packet on the applicant for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14 for misconduct patterns of misconduct. However, there is no evidence and the applicant has not provided evidence that shows he suffered from PTSD or that any mental disorder was the cause of his problems while serving in the military. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010599
On 28 August 1989, the applicants commander recommended separation from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14, for misconduct due to the commission of a serious offense. There is no indication that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant committed two serious offenses within a 5 month period, either of which...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010607C080213
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 December 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070010607 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The applicant requests that his discharge be upgraded to at least a general discharge. __Jeffrey C. Redmann__ CHAIRPERSON INDEX CASE ID AR20070010607 SUFFIX RECON DATE BOARDED 20071213 TYPE OF DISCHARGE UOTHC DATE...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010608C080213
The applicant provides orders, dated 6 March 1962, assigning him to Fort Benning, GA; his DD Form 214; a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214), dated 8 April 1965; his Honorable Discharge Certificate; a letter, dated 5 July 2001, from the Review Boards Agency Support Division; two DD Forms 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record under the Provisions of Title 10, U. S. Code, Section 1552), both dated 5 April 2001; an Army Precommission Extension Course diploma; three subcourse...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010616
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 December 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070010616 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 military medical records available for the Board to review with this application. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the DD Form 214 with a separation date of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010620
On 15 March 1966, the applicant's immediate commander initiated separation action against the applicant in accordance with Army Regulation 635-206 (Personnel Separations) for concealment of prior service in the U.S. Air Force. The DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) the applicant was issued confirms he was discharged on 29 June 1966 in accordance with section V of Army Regulation 635-206 with an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010635
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 November 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070010635 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. AR 672-5-1, in effect at the time of the applicant's separation provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency and fidelity during a qualifying...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010642C071029
Rowland Heflin | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. USAHRC – STL Orders D-03-511765, dated 29 March 2005, discharged the applicant, as a Private, E-1 in MOS 11B, from the USAR effective 29 March 2005. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. removing USAHRC –STL Orders C-03-505520, dated 25 March 2005, and USAHRC – STL Orders...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010643C071029
In August 2005, a letter was written in behalf of the applicant to the American Board of Emergency Medicine requesting that he be assigned to the Fall 2006 oral certification examination due to his deployment in Iraq at the time. The evidence shows the applicant successfully completed the written certification examination on 7 November 2004. At the time the applicant was scheduled for his oral certification examination, he was deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010644
The applicant requests constructive credit and date of rank adjustment based on her prior active duty service. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence clearly shows that the applicant served a prior qualifying period of active duty as a commissioned officer and was not properly granted constructive credit for it at the time of her last entry on active duty. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adjusting her...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010645
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 January 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070010645 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 an upgrade of his bad conduct discharge to a general, under honorable conditions discharge. The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) the applicant was issued shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010652C080213
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. __Jeffrey C. Redmann__ CHAIRPERSON INDEX CASE ID AR20070010652 SUFFIX RECON DATE BOARDED 20071213 TYPE OF DISCHARGE UOTHC DATE OF DISCHARGE 19800707 DISCHARGE AUTHORITY AR 635-200, ch 10 DISCHARGE REASON A70.00 BOARD DECISION DENY REVIEW AUTHORITY Ms. Mitrano ISSUES 1.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010653C080407
The applicant requests, in effect, that the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage election made by her deceased former spouse, a former service member (FSM), be changed to "Former Spouse", and that she be provided a SBP annuity based on the death of the FSM. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant and the FSM were divorced on 5 August 1997, and that the FSM submitted a SBP election change to "Former Spouse" in December 1997, within a year of the divorce, as directed in the divorce...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010721
The AMEDD Special Pay Branch confirmed that the applicant did not receive BCP for the period 1 January 2003 through 15 May 2006 even though official documentation submitted indicates certification during this period. That Branch restarted her BCP as of 16 May 2006. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by paying to her board certification pay for the period to 1 January 2003 through 15 May 2006 utilizing a Health...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010721
The AMEDD Special Pay Branch confirmed that the applicant did not receive BCP for the period 1 January 2003 through 15 May 2006 even though official documentation submitted indicates certification during this period. That Branch restarted her BCP as of 16 May 2006. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by paying to her board certification pay for the period to 1 January 2003 through 15 May 2006 utilizing a Health...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010721C080213
The AMEDD Special Pay Branch confirmed that the applicant did not receive BCP for the period 1 January 2003 through 15 May 2006 even though official documentation submitted indicates certification during this period. That Branch restarted her BCP as of 16 May 2006. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by paying to her board certification pay for the period to 1 January 2003 through 15 May 2006 utilizing a Health...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010726
The applicant's military records are not available. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to correction of his records to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. Additionally, based on the award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, the applicant is also entitled to award of the Bronze Star Medal and correction of his records to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010727C080407
This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant’s failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. On 7 May 1973, the applicant was discharged accordingly. The evidence of record does show that he departed AWOL from his unit while still in training without ever attempting to discuss his situation with members of his chain of command.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010728
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show that he was awarded the Combat Medical Badge, 2nd award. The evidence shows that the applicant was awarded the Combat Medical Badge and his records were correct to show this award by issuance of a DD Form 215, dated 21 May 1993. The applicant states that due to his extended service in Vietnam he should be awarded a second award of the Combat Medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010730
Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his record to show the ACM. Since there is no evidence that the applicant was assigned to Task Force Rakkasan prior to April 2002, he is not entitled to correction of his records to show the VUA. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010745
Soldiers in the grades of E-5 through E-9 could request to appear before a reduction board. The applicant's record shows he served on active duty for 9 years, 6 months, and 25 days in the rank of SGT with a date of rank of 1 June 1972 when he was discharged from the Regular Army on 8 May 1978. Upon completion of this period of active duty, he was released to the USAR and the DD Form 214 issued on 17 July 1991 shows his rank as specialist/pay grade E-4.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010746
The applicant requests, in effect, that her record of punishment under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), dated 20 February 2003, be removed from her "P" (Performance) fiche, of her official military personnel file (OMPF), to the "R" (Restricted) fiche in order to compete with her peers for promotion. The applicant states, in effect, that in her previous application, she requested that the Article 15, under UCMJ, be removed in its entirety due to the fact that it had been...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010750
The applicants military records are not available to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) for review. 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 individual concerned to show award of the World War II Victory Medal, and the Bronze Star Medal based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010755
The applicant requests correction of his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) to show award of the Meritorious Service Medal. The newspaper article provided by the applicant states that the applicant was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal after serving for 20 years in the United State Army as an Army recruiter. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned by showing that, in addition...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010756
The Chief, Investigations Division (ID), United States Army Central Personnel Security Clearance Facility, notified the applicant on 8 January 2002, of his intent to revoke his security clearance. The rater stated once he was assigned and mobilized on 8 December 2001, the USJFCOM initiated the security management process and that the United States Army Central Personnel Security Clearance Facility announced their intent to revoke his security clearance on 8 January 2002. His records show...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010758
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty), dated 30 September 1977, to show credit for active Reserve service during the period 20 June 1979 through 8 January 1982. Paragraph 5-3 of Army Regulation 140-10, in pertinent part, states that a member of the Retired Reserve entitled to retired pay may not be placed in the Ready Reserve unless the Secretary of the Army makes a special finding that his services are indispensable. The applicants...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070010761
In a second letter written by the eyewitness to the FSM's daughter, the eyewitness states, in effect, he believes that the FSM did not receive the Purple Heart due to the statements he [the FSM] made while he was still in the military. This, he states, could be the case with her father. The eyewitness' statements in support of the FSM being awarded the Purple Heart were considered; however, his statements are insufficient to reverse the decision of the Board, especially in view of the fact...