ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013385
The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). Specific requirements state, in effect, that an Army enlisted Soldier must have an infantry or special forces specialty, satisfactorily performed duty while assigned or attached as a member of an infantry, ranger or special forces unit of brigade, regimental, or smaller size during any period such unit was engaged in active ground combat. Evidence shows that the applicants records contain administrative error which does...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013389C080407
Jeffrey C. Redmann | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. It states, in pertinent part, that a bronze service star is authorized with this award for each campaign a member is credited with participating in while serving in the RVN. 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 his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013396
The applicant requests, in effect, that his Reentry (RE) Code 4 be changed so that he may enlist in the United States Navy. On 14 May 2003, the applicant was discharged in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. The SPD code of KFS was the appropriate code for the applicant based upon the guidance provided in Army Regulation 635-5-1 for Soldiers separating under the provisions of AR 635-200, Chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013399
The applicant requests, in effect, a grade determination for Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 13F3O (Fire Support Specialist). The applicant's military service records contain a NGB Form 22 that shows he was honorably released from the ARNG on 20 June 2006 for the purpose of enlisting into another component of the U.S. Armed Forces. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant was promoted to the grade of SSG/E-6 in his previous MOS 91W while in the ARNG.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013401
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 March 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070013401 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. Records show that the applicant participated in four 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013402
There is no evidence to show that the commander took any action to deny him the Army Good Conduct Medal. 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. 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 16 April 1968 to 21...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013404
Item 5 of the DD Form 214 she was issued at the time of her separation shows her date of birth as 5 October 1987. Army Regulation 600-8-104 (Military Personnel Information Management/ Records) prescribes the policies governing the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF), the Military Personnel Records Jacket, the Career Management Individual File, and Army Personnel Qualification Records. Therefore, in view of the evidence provided, the applicant is entitled to correction of her DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013405
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 31 January 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070013405 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 undesirable discharge be upgraded to honorable. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013411
The applicant requests, in effect, that item 15 (Date Entered Active Duty This Period), of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty), be corrected to show that he entered active duty on 20 April 1974 (sic 27 April 1974) instead of 18 September 1975. The evidence shows that he enlisted in the USAR on 27 April 1974 and was involuntarily ordered to active duty on 18 September 1975. The applicant states that he went home for Christmas leave in December 1974, that he went AWOL in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013414
The applicant requests correction of his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) to show all of his awards including award of the Purple Heart. Permanent Orders Number 22-85, Medical Task force 46, dated 8 January 1994, awarded the applicant a first Oak Leaf Cluster to be affixed to his Army Achievement Medal for meritorious service as a laundry and bath technician during the period from 28 October 1993 to 10 January 1994, in Mogadishu, Somalia. Records show that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013416
John G. Heck | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Authorized bronze service stars will be worn on the appropriate campaign or service medal, including the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 to add the Bronze Star Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013416
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 February 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070013416 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 the Bronze Star Medal be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer of Discharge). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013417
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show his service in Iraq from 25 March 2003 through 17 December 2003. The applicant provided a copy of his DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) which shows that item 12f was corrected to show the entry "0000 02 05" (2 months and 5 days); that he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal; and to show that he served in Iraq from 20030325 to 20030525 (25 March 2003 to 25 May 2003). As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013423
The applicant provides copies of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty); his DVA Rating Decisions, dated 9 July 2007 and 27 November 2007; his service medical records (SMRs); and his DVA medical records, in support of his application. The applicant's SMRs show continuous treatment of his LBP and neck pain until his discharge. Although the applicant's LBP condition is well documented in his SMRs, there is no evidence that his military service was interrupted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013425
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 31 January 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070013425 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 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. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013429
Powers Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant's military records show he enlisted in the California Army National Guard (CAARNG), on 6 March 1975, in the rank and pay grade of SP4/E-4, with prior service. A review of the applicant's military service record and Summary of Retirement Points shows that he did not serve in pay grade E-6 satisfactorily because of his reduction for misconduct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013431
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. The evidence clearly shows that the applicant was awarded an infantryman military occupational specialty and was assigned to an infantry unit of brigade, regimental, or smaller size while assigned in the Republic of Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013433
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 25 February 1975, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he be issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. There is no indication that the applicant applied to the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013438
The applicant requests, in effect, that the Army Commendation Medal be added to his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. The certificate the applicant provided in support of his request shows he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service while assigned as a training clerk with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 72nd Signal Battalion, for the period from 4 April 1988 to 28 September 1991. The applicant's iPERMS (Integrated Personnel...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013439
The applicant's complete military records are not available for review. Section 22 (Duty for Which Additional Pay is Authorized, Including Flying, Glider, Qualification in Arms, Sea Duty, Diving, Parachute, etc) of the applicant's Service Record shows that he was qualified as a parachutist on 15 December 1948 and disqualified/discontinued on 24 January 1949. Evidence of record shows that the applicant was twice convicted by a Court-Martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013444
The applicant requests, in effect, promotion reconsideration to colonel by a special selection board (SSB) under the Fiscal year (FY) 2002/2003 criteria. He further states, in effect, because of the promotion error his record did not allow him to compete for colonel until 2005. In the memorandum he continues to state, in effect, that he appealed to USAHRC requesting the SSB to compare his OERs from his service as a LTC for the past 3 years against the files of his peers' first three OERs...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013456
The applicant requests, in effect, his discharge characterized as under honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable discharge. 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 recommendation is made by the separation authority), to appear in person before a board of officers, to submit statements in his own behalf, to be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013458C080407
Jeffrey C. Redmann | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, that his record be corrected to show he was promoted to sergeant/E-5 (SGT/E-5) prior to his release from active duty. The applicant's record shows that he enlisted in the Regular Army and entered active duty on 29 June 1995.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013460
A USAHRC-STL memorandum, dated 13 April 2005, shows that the applicant was selected for promotion to 1LT by an Administrative Promotion Board that convened on 31 March 2005. USAHRC-STL Orders B-05-501580, dated 9 May 2005, show that the applicant was promoted to 1LT effective 18 April 2005, with a date of rank of 18 April 2005. Based on her date of rank of 18 April 2005 and completion of 5 years time in the lower grade, the applicant's promotion eligibility date (PED) for CPT is 17 April 2010.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013461
She further understand that there is no automatic upgrading or review by any Government agency of a less than honorable discharge and that she must apply to the Army Discharge Review Board or the Army Board for Correction of Military Records if she wished review of her discharge. On 19 January 2006, the approving authority approved the applicant's request and directed the applicant be discharged in lieu of trail by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013467
The applicant provided a self-authored letter, dated 15 September 2007; a copy of General Court-Martial Order Number 2, dated 5 January 2001; and two letters of recommendation from his battalion commander and battalion command sergeant major (CSM), in support of his application. Table 2-1 (Composition of the OMPF) of this Army regulation shows that General Court-Martial Orders are filed on the P fiche when there is an approved finding of guilty on at least one specification. As a result,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013469
The applicant also requests that a memorandum from the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC), dated 17 September 2007, be corrected to show his correct middle initial. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for the arrowhead to be worn on the appropriate service medal to denote participation in a combat parachute jump, helicopter assault landing, combat glider landing, or amphibious assault landing while assigned or attached as a member of an organized force carrying out...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013475
Item 30a (Relatives Name) of her DD Form 1966/3 (Record of Military Processing), to show she was married 3 times; c. Item 36d (Involvement with Police or Judicial Authorities) of her DD Form 1966/5 (Record of Military Processing) to show her initials in the No block instead of the Yes block; d. Item 17 (Civilian Education and Military Schools) of Section II (Classification and Assignment Data) of her DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record), to show an additional entry of San...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013477
Powers Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. However, the applicant's record contains a copy of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) which shows that he entered active duty on 9 September 1980 and was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 5-31, Expeditious Discharge Program (EDP), on 28 January 1982, in the pay grade of E-1, under honorable conditions. This Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013486
In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of an address book for Company L, 136th Infantry, 33rd Division; a photograph of his "shadow box"; and a copy of three photographs of an individual he claims to be himself in an Army uniform circa World War II. The applicant did not submit any documentary evidence showing he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. To be awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge, a Soldier must have held an infantry MOS and served in that MOS in active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013490
The FSM's military service records are not available to the Board for review. There are no orders in the FSMs military service record which shows that he was awarded the Purple Heart. There is no evidence the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013498
Exhibit B - Military Personnel Records (including advisory opinion, if any). G1 discovered that the applicant enlisted into the Army's DEP on 10 November 2004, with an active duty date of 22 June 2005. G1 recommends that the applicant's DEP entry date be changed to 10 November 2004 on all of his military records and that his erroneous discharge be voided, as it should have occurred.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013504
If the member meets the qualifications and requirements for Federal Recognition, the Chief, NGB extends permanent Federal Recognition to the member in the grade and branch in which the member is qualified. Based on the recommendations of the second MIARNG Federal Recognition Board, the National Guard Bureau issued orders, dated 23 April 2007, awarding the applicant Federal Recognition for initial appointment to the grade of second lieutenant, effective 28 March 2007. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013535
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 February 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070013535 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. On 10 December 1991, 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. Based on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013537
The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013538
Powers | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. On 6 August 1970, the appropriate authority approved the applicant’s request and directed he receive an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. When the applicant requested discharge, he also acknowledged that he understood that, as a result of the issuance of an undesirable discharge, he would be deprived of many or all benefits administered by the VA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013538
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 February 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070013538 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. Powers Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. However, he had been at his first duty station for four months when he opted to reenlist.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013539
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 February 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070013539 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 requested a reassignment so he could work a part time job and take care of his family. Army Regulation 635-200 further provides, in pertinent part, that characterization at separation will be based upon the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013546
The evidence of record shows the applicant entered ROTC in September 1983 and enlisted in the USAR (SMP) on 20 August 1984. It would be equitable to correct his records to show his PEBD was adjusted to 20 August 1984 prior to his retirement with all pay and allowances (by reason of earlier longevity increases), retroactive to 23 September 1996, due as a result of this correction. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013546
Ronald D. Gant | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The evidence of record shows the applicant entered ROTC in September 1983 and enlisted in the USAR (SMP) on 20 August 1984. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing that his PEBD was adjusted to 20 August 1984 while he was on active duty; b. paying to him all back pay and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013546C080213
The evidence of record shows the applicant entered ROTC in September 1983 and enlisted in the USAR (SMP) on 20 August 1984. It would be equitable to correct his records to show his PEBD was adjusted to 20 August 1984 prior to his retirement with all pay and allowances (by reason of earlier longevity increases), retroactive to 23 September 1996, due as a result of this correction. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013552C080407
The applicant states, in effect, that he believes it is unjust that he was not granted constructive service credit for his 10 years of prior warrant officer service. This opinion indicates, in effect, that the governing DODI while providing for granting constructive service credit for prior commissioned officer service, does not authorized constructive service credit for prior warrant officer service, either commissioned or not. As a result, there is an insufficient evidentiary basis to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013553
The applicant requests correction of his Retirement Points Accounting System (RPAS) to credit him for the time that he served in the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC)/Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP). The applicants military records show that he enlisted in the United States Army Reserve on 19 April 1991. As a result, the Board recommends that the state Army National Guard records and the Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected, as appropriate,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013555
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show that he enlisted in the rank of specialist, pay grade E-4. He further states that he provided everything required by regulation and he still did not receive his advancement to pay grade E-4. There is no evidence showing that he provided any advanced education documents at the time of his enlistment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013556
The applicant requests removal of Record of Proceedings under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (DA Form 2627), dated 6 June 2000, from the restricted fiche (R-fiche) of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). It states, in pertinent part, that the imposing commander will ensure that the soldier is notified of the commander's intention to dispose of the matter under the provisions of Article 15. It states, in pertinent part, applications for removal of an Article 15...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013559
The applicant contends if he had been promoted to LTC with a date of rank of 24 June 1983, it would have given him the time in grade and the active duty service requirement to retire in the grade of LTC. The opinion continues that the applicant's promotion eligibility date to LTC was 23 September 1989, however, he was appointed a warrant officer on 24 June 1988 and was not eligible for promotion consideration to LTC. Additionally, the applicant contends that his records should show he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013563
He was subsequently promoted to sergeant (SGT)/E-5 on 18 September 2002 and to SSG/E-6 on 5 August 2004. It also states, in pertinent part, that the DD Form 214 will be prepared for all personnel at the time of their retirement, discharge, or release from active duty. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Evidence of record shows that, prior to his release from active duty, the applicant was promoted to SFC/E-7 on 21 June 2007.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013605C080213
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 February 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070013605 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. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013616
The applicant's records show he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. There is evidence in the applicant's service medical records that he received shrapnel wounds to his right elbow and right ear on 1 September 1970, but his medical records do not conclusively show his wounds were the result of hostile action. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding the already-awarded Purple Heart for wounds...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013623C080213
SUPPLEMENTAL RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 January 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070013623 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. Ms. Catherine C. Mitrano Director Mrs. Nancy L. Amos Analyst The Board convened at the call of the Director on the above date to reconsider the conclusions and recommendation appearing in proceedings dated...