ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011243
Counsel also provides a memorandum from the Deputy Assistant Secretary (Army Review Boards) dated 18 July 2005, notifying the Commander, U.S. Army Human Resources Command, of the Department of the Army Board of Review for elimination determination; a memorandum dated 20 July 2005, notifying the applicant of the decision to retain him on active duty; a copy of a memorandum dated 1 September 2005, entitled Active Guard Reserve (AGR) Lifecycle Management Process; a memorandum dated 3 November...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011246
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart for injuries received in the Republic of Vietnam. On 18 May 2007, the Commander, United States Army Human Resources Command, considered the applicant's request for award of the Purple Heart for injuries he received on 17 December 1964, while serving in the Republic of Vietnam. It is authorized for award to members of the armed forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011247
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of item 13 (Title-Description-Related Civil Occupation), of his WD AGO Form 100 (Separation Qualification Record), to show that he also served as a "Tank Mechanic" in addition to being an "Automotive Mechanic" and correction of item 30 (Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) and No. (Number), of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation), to show the entry "Tank Mechanic 660" in addition to the already-shown "Automotive...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011249
The applicant provides: a. Undated Memorandum, U.S. Army Military Personnel Center [now known as Army Human Resources Command (AHRC)], St Louis, Missouri (MO), Appointment as a USAR Officer; b. DA Form 71 (Oath of Office), dated 17 January 1988, as a 1LT in the USAR; c. Oath of Office, dated 18 July 1988, California Army National Guard (CAARNG); d. DA Form 1059 (Service School Academic Evaluation Report), dated 14 April 1989, Completion of the CH Officer Basic Course; e. DA Form 67-8 (U.S....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011261
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show that he was retired for length of service. While the ADRB found that the characterization of service in this case was inequitable, there is no evidence showing that the Secretary of the Army would have favorably considered a request from the applicant to retire. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant's characterization of service was upgraded from bad conduct to fully honorable.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011270
Ms. Catherine C. Mitrano Director The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Only four documents in the applicants records contain an SSN his DD Form 214; a DD Form 1407 (Dependent Medical Care and DD Form 1173 Statement); his release from active duty orders, dated 26 January 1968; and his orders, dated 13 January 1971, discharging him from the U S. Army Reserve. Although the applicant provided a letter from the Social...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011270
Jerome L. Pionk | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Only four documents in the applicant’s records contain an SSN – his DD Form 214; a DD Form 1407 (Dependent Medical Care and DD Form 1173 Statement); his release from active duty orders, dated 26 January 1968; and his orders, dated 13 January 1971, discharging him from the U S. Army Reserve. Although the applicant provided a letter from the Social...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011272C071113
The applicant's record contains a Statement For Enlistment United States Army Enlistment Program DA Form 3286, dated 16 May 2006, which shows in Item (1) that, upon enlistment into the Regular Army the applicant will be enlisted under the provisions of Army Regulation 601-210, program or programs as indicated below, and contains, in pertinent part, the entry 9A – United States Army Training Enlistment Program (UNCM) and 9C - United States Army Incentive Enlistment Program (US Army Seasonal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011295
Therefore, there is sufficient evidence to show that he is entitled to award of the Purple Heart and correction of his records to show this award. Record shows the applicant 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 awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds sustained in the Republic of Vietnam on 27 May 1970, awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 22 July 1969...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011299C080213
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to honorable. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. The applicant was almost 20 years old when he enlisted and he was over 20 years old when he was assigned to Germany.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011300
The applicant requests correction of his Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge (WD AGO Form 53-55) to show his rank as master sergeant. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. The available evidence clearly shows that the applicant was a POW for 22 months.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011306C080213
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal and that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to add the Valorous Unit Award (VUA). It stated that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940 and, for the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less than 3 years...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011308
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. It was awarded in the name of the President of the United States to any member of the Armed Forces or any civilian national of the United States who, while serving under competent authority in any capacity with one of the U.S. Armed Services after 5 April 1917, died or sustained wounds as a result of hostile action. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his military records to show three bronze service stars...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011312
The applicant requests correction of Item 12a (Date Entered Active Duty This Period) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show "1975 06 16" instead of "1978 03 31." The applicant states, in effect, that he enlisted in the Regular Army on 16 June 1975 for a period of 3 years and that this enlistment date should be the date entered in Item 12a of his DD Form 214. Evidence of record shows that the applicant completed 2 years of creditable military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011315
There are no General Orders in the applicant's records that show he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. Evidence of record shows that the applicant 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 to show award of the Good Conduct Medal for the period 6 March 1969 through 5 March 1971, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, the Republic of Vietnam Civil...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011319
The applicant requests, in effect, that Item 24c (Foreign and/or Sea Service), Item 25 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized), and Item 27 (Wounds Received as a Result of Action with Enemy Forces) of his 31 August 1965 Separation Document (DD Form 214) be corrected. He also states that Item 27 should contain an entry based on the PH award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011326
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 January 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070011326 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. Therefore, this evidence is insufficient to approve award of the Purple Heart and correct his records to show this award. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011331C080407
The applicant requests, in effect, that Headquarters, II Field Force Vietnam General Orders (GO) Number (#) 2602, dated 2 October 1969, and accompanying certificate and citation, be corrected to reflect his correct middle initial, Social Security Account Number (SSAN) and date of action; and that Headquarters, II Field Force Vietnam GO # 2267, dated 7 September 1969, and accompanying certificate be corrected to reflect his correct SSAN. The applicant finally provides a unit order that cites...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011335C080213
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 January 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070011335 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 he had many problems at home at the time. There is insufficient evidence that would warrant granting the relief requested.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011336
The letter from U.S. Army Personnel Command shows that the applicant's request was approved and he was advanced on the retired list to the highest rank and grade satisfactorily held, master sergeant E-8, effective 16 August 2001 (calculated to be 30 years). Title 10, U. S. Code, section 3964 provides that warrant officers and enlisted members may, when their active service plus their service on the retired list totals 30 years, be advanced on the retired list to the highest grade in which...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011339
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 January 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070011339 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 regulation also states that there is no time limit on requests for award of the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011342C080213
He was sent to a medical board and was given less than a 30 percent disability rating. The VA, however, is not required by law to determine medical unfitness for further military service. The applicant stated that the VA gave him a 40 percent disability rating for his seizures and a 30 percent rating for his migraine headaches, which the Army did not even consider.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011347
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 December 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070011347 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 5 January 1990, the applicant was furnished a counseling statement by his immediate commander, not as a punitive measure, but as an administrative measure to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011350
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 December 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070011350 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 reduction authority for the grade, or a higher commander who had authority, could reduce him. There is no evidence in the applicant's records that he was singled out by members of the Reduction Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011351
There are no orders in the applicant's service personnel records to show the applicant was reclassified or was awarded an infantry MOS or performed the duties of an infantryman. There is no evidence, and the applicant has provided no independent evidence, that shows he was ever awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge or an infantry MOS. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show award of the Bronze Star Medal;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011352
The applicant requests, in effect, correction to his records to show a connection with the US Army for 20 years. He was discharged from the USAR effective 31 May 1969. The evidence of record shows the applicant served in the USAR from 4 June 1963 to 28 October 1966.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011356
In his request for discharge, the applicant indicated that he understood that by requesting discharge, he was admitting guilt to the charge against him, or to a lesser included offense that also authorized the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge. On 2 July 1975, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he be issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. On 24 August 1981, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011360
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM). The applicant's military service records show that he was appointed as a second lieutenant in the Regular Army on 4 June 1975. The certificate showing award of the MSM is insufficient evidence to correct the applicants DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011370C080407
The evidence of record in this case, although it shows the applicant was assigned to a qualifying infantry unit, confirms he held and served in MOS 31B as a field radio mechanic while serving in the RVN. His record is void of any orders or other documents showing that he was ever recommended for, or awarded the CIB by proper authority while serving on active duty, and the CIB is not included in the list of awards contained in Item 41 of his DA Form 20. Therefore, the Board requests that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011375
On 6 June 1996, the applicant requested active duty retirement with an effective date of 31 January 1997. Chapter 12 sets policies and procedures for voluntary retirement of Soldiers because of length of service and governs the retirement of Soldiers (Active Army, Army National Guard, and United States Army Reserve) who are retiring in their enlisted status. The applicant's retired pay is based on his retired grade of rank of SGT/E-5 as shown in Orders 161-2.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011378
The applicant provides the following documents in support of her application: a. a Reserve Commissioned Officer of the Army appointment letter, dated 28 December 2001; b. a copy of DA Form 4935 (Request for Unit Vacancy Fill), dated 13 February 2005; c. a copy of DA Form 2464 (USAR Unit Vacancy Promotion Recommendation), dated 30 January 2006; d. a copy of page 4 of the 75th Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, Projection Battle Group, Unit Manning Report, dated 13 February 2006; e. a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011395
The USACC advisory opinion also states that the applicant's decision to breach his ROTC contract and enlist in the Army for 4 years was voluntary and not as a result of being ordered to active duty through ROTC channels in satisfaction of his ROTC contractual obligation. There is no indication on the applicant's enlistment contract, nor is there any other evidence of record, which shows that his enlistment in the Army was for the purpose of fulfilling the obligation he incurred as a result...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011396
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 December 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070011396 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) issued on 30 September 1993 to show his date of entry on active duty as 13 September 1971. The available...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011398
The applicant requests, in effect, that her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show her Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR) and the award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). The applicant's military service records show that she entered active duty on 20 September 2000. Evidence shows that the applicant was awarded the ARCOM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011402C080213
On 29 September 1972, the applicant signed a DA Form 2496 (Disposition Form) requesting discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-9 for physical reasons which existed prior to his enlistment. Such personnel would be discharged when a medical board, regardless of the date completed, established that a medical condition was identified by appropriate military medical authority within 4 months of the members initial entrance on active duty which (1) would have...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011404
There is no evidence in the available records to show the applicant had been referred to the Army's Physical Disability Evaluation System to undergo a medical evaluation board or a physical evaluation board prior to the date of his separation for the purpose of retirement. The applicant's service medical records are not available for review by the Board. The applicants service medical records are not available for the Board's review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011420
The applicant requests, in effect, that DA Form 268 (Report to Suspend Favorable Personnel Actions [FLAG]), dated 24 April 1992, be removed from his official military personnel file (OMPF). His second request, in effect, is correction of a DA Form 78 (Recommendation for Promotion of Officer), dated 28 August 1992, which shows an incorrect social security number and contains false statements in the Remarks Section. Records show there are no documents in the available OMPF to show that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011422
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 AR20060006159 on 23 January 2007. The evidence of record shows that the applicant deployed from Germany through Kuwait to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011427
At that time, it was his understanding that Combat Arms Officers were being promoted to captain in about 3 years and Combat Service Support Officers and AMEDD Officers had to spend about 4 years as a lieutenant on active duty before getting promoted to captain. The evidence of record confirms the applicant completed 4 years, 7 months and 12 days of qualifying commissioned officer service between 20 August 1995 and 1 January 2001. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011433
After consideration of all matters, his commanding officer denied his appeal. The Army has an interest in maintaining certain records and, the applicant has failed to provide evidence to show why the records of NJP should not remain a matter of record. They were filed in accordance with the applicable regulation and he has submitted no evidence to show otherwise.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011434
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 September 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070011434 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 a copy of the USAREC Message dated 29 September 2006, subject: Loan Repayment Program, which was not previously reviewed by the ABCMR; therefore, it is considered new evidence and as such...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011435C071029
He also states, in effect, that he completed the WOAC on 8 January 2007 but, the completion certificate was not placed in his personnel records until 31 January 2007; therefore, it was not seen by the 2007 promotion selection board. 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 a duly...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011436
United States Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command, Fort Bragg, North Carolina Memorandum, dated 27 November 2006, shows that the G1 requested, in effect, the publishing of backdated COTTAD orders showing that the applicant was ordered to active duty as a member of his Reserve Component unit in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom under the provisions of 10 U.S.C 12301 for a period of 545 days commencing 28 February 2006. United States Army Civil Affairs and Psychological...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011439
The applicant's DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 2 July 2007, shows that he was ordered to active duty under the provisions of 10 U.S.C 12302 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and served for the period 26 March 2006 through 2 July 2007, a total of 464 days. The Chief, Personnel Policy and Readiness Division continued that on his second mobilization, the applicant should have been placed on 12302 orders from 26 March 2006 through...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011440
The applicant states, in effect, that he served in various units during WWII and that there are other awards he was entitled to, that are not listed on his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation). While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provided in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of this case and, only to the extent relief, if any, is granted, has determined it is in the interest of justice to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011455C080213
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 January 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070011455 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 records be corrected to show he received a battlefield commission. The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011456
The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty); a memorandum, dated 27 January 2004, addressed to the Veterans Administration; his Enlisted Record Brief; an email message; his Post-Deployment Health Assessment; a Certificate of Achievement; a psychiatric evaluation; and a Chronological Record of Medical Care. In the absence of evidence to the contrary, item 18 of his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show he deployed to Kuwait/Iraq...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011466
The applicant's military records are not available for review. Therefore, the applicant's request to correct his records to show award of the Purple Heart should be granted. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that, in addition to the awards shown on his DD Form 214, his authorized awards include the Purple Heart and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011472
The applicant's records contain two WD AG Forms 0707 awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds received in action in Senchon, Korea, on 28 August 1951 and in Yang-gu, Korea, on 2 September 1951. He was awarded the Purple Heart and his records were corrected to show this award. There is no evidence in the applicant's service personnel records which shows that he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action on 28 August 1951 or that he was treated for such wounds.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011474
The separation reason in all separations authorized by this paragraph will be misconduct-abuse of illegal drugs. A discharge under other than honorable conditions was normally appropriate for a Soldier discharged under this chapter. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge. The evidence confirms that the applicants RE code was assigned based on...