ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011478
The regulation shows that the separation program designator "KGF" as shown on the applicants DD Form 214 specifies the narrative reason for discharge as "Locally Imposed Bar to Reenlistment" and that the authority for discharge under this separation program designator is "Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 16, paragraph 16-5b." The applicant requested discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 16, paragraph 16-5(b) on 31 August 1990; and, his request was approved by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011479
Section 6.1.2.2.5 provides that credit of one half year for each year of experience, up to a maximum of 3 years of constructive credit, may be granted for experience in a health profession, if such experience is directly used by the military service concerned. Paragraph 6.1.2.2.2. of DODI 6000.13 states that credit for masters and doctorate degrees in a health profession other than medicine and dentistry, whether it is the primary degree or an additional degree, shall be awarded based on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011480
It stated that the applicant was separated from the Army National Guard for medical or physical conditions with 15 years of total service for retired pay. In view of the above, the applicant's records should be corrected to void his resignation, revoke his 30 June 2004 separation order from the Illinois Army National Guard and the Reserve of the Army, and to show that he was transferred to the Retired Reserve on 30 June 2004. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011482
The applicant requests, in effect, to have the military occupational specialty (MOS) shown on her DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge, changed from 71B, Clerk Typist, to 91E, Dental Assistant. The evidence shows the applicant received advanced individual training in MOS 71B and was awarded that MOS. There is no evidence, and the applicant provided none to show she was awarded the MOS 91E (Dental Assistant).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011486
On 16 March 1972, the FSM voluntarily submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service. The characterization of service for this type of discharge is normally under other than honorable conditions and the evidence shows that the FSM was aware of that prior to requesting discharge. ____x______ CHAIRPERSON INDEX CASE ID AR20070011486 SUFFIX RECON DATE BOARDED TYPE OF DISCHARGE UD DATE OF DISCHARGE 19720424 DISCHARGE AUTHORITY AR 635-200, Chapter 10 DISCHARGE REASON BOARD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011493
The Board denied his request for repayment of his loans. The applicant's Statement of Enlistment should therefore be corrected to add the statement If a student loan is accepted by the official processing you for enlistment as payable under the SLRP and the government fails to verify that the accepted student loan actually is eligible for repayment under the Higher Education Act of 1965 and such failure results in nonpayment of the loan by the SLRP or the repayment or default of the loan,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011507C080407
The applicant's record contains an Office of The Adjutant General, United States Army Reserve Components Personnel and Administration Center (ARPERCEN) letter, dated 7 April 1980, which includes a DA Form 1577 (Authorization for Issuance of Awards) that indicates that the applicant was authorized and issued the following awards: AM with Numeral 2 (3rd Award); ARCOM; AGCM; Meritorious Unit Emblem; NDSM; VSM with 1 silver service star and 1 bronze service star; and RVN Campaign Medal with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011511
A DD Form 4, Enlistment/Reenlistment Document, on file in the applicant's service record shows he last enlisted in the Army Reserve on 8 November 1990 for a period of six years. There is no indication in the applicant's service record that he requested to be transferred to the Retired Reserve at the expiration of his AGR and US Army Reserve service contracts. This authority is entered on the DD Form 214 for Enlisted Soldiers who are separated from active duty at the completion of their...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011514
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart for wounds received in Iraq. On 9 August 2005, the applicant deployed with his unit for duty in Iraq. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011517C071029
Rowland C. Heflin | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests correction of the first and middle names recorded on his military record. The applicant's request that the first and middle names listed on his award certificates and discharge orders be corrected was carefully considered.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011522
The FSM's military records are not available to the Board. Based on the available evidence of record, the FSM is entitled to the 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: a. awarding the FSM the Purple Heart for wounds that he received in action at Verdun, France, on 26 September 1918; and b. providing the applicant an appropriate document to reflect the issuance of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011523
Specifically, the VA informed the applicant that his disabilities were service-related but there was insufficient evidence to show that they were combat-related or that they were sustained during training exercises that simulate war. There is no evidence in the available record and the applicant has not provided evidence which shows that he sustained a VA Rated disability as a direct result of armed conflict, specially hazardous duty, training exercises that simulate war, or caused by an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011524C071029
The applicant requests, in effect, promotion consideration for chief warrant officer three by a special selection board (SSB) (Promotions Advisory Board) under the 2006, year criteria, and if necessary, the 2007 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 a duly constituted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011528
The applicant requests her discharge be upgraded. The applicant states, in effect, that she was placed on community service for 20 months under the Presidential Proclamation Number 4313, dated 5 December 1974. Her records also show that she did not earn any awards during her military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011530C080213
On 28 June 1984, the applicant was discharged, with a general under honorable conditions characterization of service, in pay grade E-3, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-13, personality disorder. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-5b at the time, stated no member would be awarded a characterization of service of under honorable conditions under this section unless the member was notified of the specific factors in his or her service record that warranted such a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011538
Evidence of record shows that the applicant's record contained a DA Form 268, dated 26 July 1994, that may have been used as grounds by the immediate commander to deny the applicant award of the Good Conduct Medal. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to correction of his records to show award of the Army Service Ribbon. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned to award the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011543
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant's DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), dated 19 January 1969, shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. Evidence of record shows that the applicant was assigned to the 86th Engineer Battalion during the period this unit was awarded the Meritorious Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011544
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 January 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070011544 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 Bronze Star Medal for his service in Somalia. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011545
There is no evidence in the applicant's available military records that shows he was wounded on or about this date, that he received medical treatment, and that the medical treatment was recorded in official military records. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to have his records corrected to show award of the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records, specifically the WD AGO Form 53-55 with a separation date of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011547
The applicant requests correction of his Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) to show award of the Purple Heart for wounds received in the Republic of Vietnam. Therefore, his records should be corrected to show this unit award. The applicants unit was cited in general orders for award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, and the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011549
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 January 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070011549 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 military records are not available to the Board for review. There is no evidence that the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011551
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 January 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070011551 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 honorable discharge be changed to a medical retirement. The applicant states, in effect, that he is 100 percent disabled, unemployable through the VA (Veterans...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011555
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. Item 33 of this form does not show award of the Purple Heart; and, 3. In the absence of evidence that he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action and treated for those wounds, the applicant is not entitled to award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011561
In a memorandum dated 1 April 2004, the applicants unit requested the applicant be paid incapacitation pay beyond six months. The memorandum noted the line of duty finding had been approved on 9 October 2003 and the applicant had been paid incapacitation pay from 22 September 2003 through February 2004. As a result, the Board recommends that the State Army National Guard records and all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing the request to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011561
In a memorandum dated 9 September 2005, the applicant’s unit requested the applicant be paid incapacitation pay beyond six months and restated the facts noted in its 1 April 2004 memorandum on the same matter. Members authorized incapacitation pay are not allowed to attend IDT or to acquire retirement points for drills. As a result, the Board recommends that the State Army National Guard records and all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011561C080213
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 30 October 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070011561 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 a memorandum dated 1 April 2004, the applicants unit requested the applicant be paid incapacitation pay beyond six months. The memorandum noted the line of duty finding had been approved on 9 October 2003 and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011562
On 16 November 1981, the separation authority approved the applicants discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), paragraph 5-31, the Expeditious Discharge Program (EDP) and ordered the applicant be furnished a General Discharge Certificate. 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 limitation 11. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011569
The applicant requests his military records be corrected to show his middle initial as "I. 2. The applicant requests his service records be corrected to show his middle initial as "I" instead of middle name "Peter." Evidence of record shows the applicant enlisted and served using the middle name of "Peter" throughout his RA and USAR military career.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011570
Record shows the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. Evidence of record shows that the applicant served a qualifying period for two awards of the Overseas Service Bar. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the Bronze Star Medal, and the Vietnam Service Medal; b. adding the Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity during the period 20 May 1968 to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011572
The applicant requests correction of his Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) to show award of the Purple Heart for wounds received in the Republic of Vietnam. Therefore, his records should be corrected to show this award. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011573
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 January 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070011573 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 military personnel records show he participated in two campaigns during his service in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that the applicant's Department of the Army records, specifically the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011575C071029
The applicant requests, in effect, that the DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, UCMJ), dated 1 April 2005, be removed from his record and that the punishment imposed be set-aside; that his rank be restored to staff sergeant (SSG); and that his time lost due to being absent without leave (AWOL) from 22 February through 4 March 2005 and from 23 June through 15 July 2005, be expunged from his record. The evidence of record clearly shows the applicant's performance of duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011579
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. On 29 March 1984, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he receive an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate and be reduced to the grade of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011587
The punishment included 14 days restriction and extra duty. He further stated that her immediate discharge was in the best interest of the United States Army and that she should be discharged as soon as possible. The evidence clearly shows that the applicant concealed information about her son which, if known and considered by the Army at the time of her enlistment might have resulted in her rejection.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011588
Evidence of record shows that the applicant was assigned to a unit that was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal-First Class Unit Citation, and the Valorous Unit Award. 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 Republic of Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011591
Evidence of record further shows that his grade is correctly reflected in Item 3a of his DD Form 214. Evidence of record further shows that PMOS 72M2P is correctly reflected in Item 25a of his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to change the applicant's grade, MOS, and civilian occupation associated with this MOS; listing his certificate of achievement, letter of commendation, Soldier of the Month Award, and the Cold War...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011595C080213
It has been 6 years since his discharge. On 6 May 2003, the applicant was discharged with a bad conduct discharge pursuant to his sentence by 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 | 20070011600
The applicant provides the following additional documentary evidence in support of his application: a. DD Form 2656, dated 15 December 2005. b. DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 29 December 2005. c. Self-authored letter, dated 18 June 2007. d. Notarized spouses statement, dated 20 June 2007, concurring with the applicants election not to participate in the SBP. Evidence of record shows that the applicant, in good faith and in the presence of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011602
The Summary Points Inquiry/Update from the Retirement Points Accounting System shows that after the applicant was honorably discharged from active duty on 16 July 1992, he served only 2 years of qualifying service as a Reserve Soldier. The applicant has not submitted any evidence to show he served 8 qualifying years in a Reserve Component after his release from active duty with the Regular Army. The applicant had 12 years of qualifying service on 22 May 1983.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011629
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart for injuries received in the Republic of Vietnam. On 17 December 1970, the applicant was medically evacuated from the Republic of Vietnam to the United States Naval Hospital, Guam. 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 5 August 1969 to 8 March 1971; and b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011633
The applicant states that: a. he went on hundreds of combat assault missions during his service in the Republic of Vietnam and that at the time, he did not care about awards and decorations; and b. he was wounded twice in the Republic of Vietnam; on 28 June 1968 (for which he has been awarded the Purple Heart) and on 21 March 1968 (for which he has not been awarded the Purple Heart). The applicant provides the following additional documentary evidence in support of his application: a. DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011643
The applicant states, in effect, that she would like a 15-year retirement letter because she is not able to actively participate in a unit of the United States Army Reserve (USAR) due to her medical condition. The applicant's military personnel records show she successfully completed 14 years of qualifying service in the USAR and ARNG from her initial enlistment on 10 July 1976 to her honorable discharge on 20 November 2000. Based on the provisions of law in effect at the time the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011648
The outcome of that request is not in the available records; however, the applicants appointment packet was resubmitted and on 4 March 2007, he again executed his Oaths of Office as a CPT in the LAARNG under temporary Federal recognition. Notwithstanding, the advisory opinion from the NGB indicating that the applicant should not be granted Federal Recognition on 9 March 2006 because he was not considered by an USAREC AMEDD Selection Board prior to his appointment in the LAARNG, the fact...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011655C080407
Item 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation) confirms the reason for his discharge was unsatisfactory performance. On 7 February 2007, after a thorough review of the applicant military records and other available evidence, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) determined that the applicant's discharge was proper and equitable, and it voted not to change the narrative reason for his separation. It states, in pertinent part, that the SPD code of JHJ is the appropriate code to assign to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011656C080407
Ronald D. Gant | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The instructions for Item 4 state to enter the active duty grade or rank and pay grade at time of separation from the ORB. The evidence of record includes an ERB and orders confirming the applicant was promoted to 1LT/0-2 effective and with a date of rank of 28 November 2006, and that this was the grade he held on the date of his separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011662
The applicant states, in effect, in 1971 personnel at the 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry cut orders for the CIB. The applicant's military service records do not contain any orders awarding him the CIB. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states that the KDSM is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011670
The applicant requests that his discharge be upgraded from under other than honorable conditions to a general discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. The applicant contends that he has been diagnosed with depression/PTSD and that his discharge should be upgraded so that he can get the proper treatment he needs from the VA. His discharge packet is not available, and there is no evidence and the applicant has not provided...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011675C080213
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 January 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070011675 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 his service medical records show he received a bullet wound in his right calf while attending to the riots in Panama. The applicant provided service medical records showing he received a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011678
However, since the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) upgraded his discharge to an Honorable Discharge on 12 August 2005, he seeks correction of his records to remove any injustices. Exhibits Table of Contents that includes: a. Tab 1: DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and the ADRB proceedings and approval memorandum, dated 12 August 2005. b. Tab 2: Letter, dated 22 November 1994, to a member of Congress, requesting pay and administrative action. In 1984, he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070011691
The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge characterized as under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) be changed to an honorable discharge and to have all awards he received while serving in Vietnam added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. There is no evidence that...