ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013629
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. 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 Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 10, in lieu of trial by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013637C080213
Powers Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. 28 October 1976, the applicant was discharged, in pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013638C080213
The applicant requests, in effect, that the records of his deceased son, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he satisfactorily participated in the U. S. Army Reserve (USAR) under the correct social security number (SSN) and that he be paid any pay and allowances due his son; that he be paid the bonus for which the FSM enlisted; and that the FSMs insurance policy be paid off. The applicant provides the statement, dated 14 December 2001, from the FSM; a chronology of events...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013648
The applicant states that per Army Regulation 600-8-22, service members qualified for Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, by reason of service from 19 March 2003 through 28 February 2005, in an area for which the Iraq Campaign Medal was subsequently authorized, will remain qualified for that medal. He states that, according to Army Regulation 600-8-22, upon application, any such service member may be awarded the Iraq Campaign Medal in lieu of the Global War on Terrorism...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013650
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. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013652
The applicant states, in effect, that his DD Form 214 erroneously lists his entry date as 2007 03 03 when in fact he entered active duty on 2004 03 03. 3. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) prescribes the separation documents that must be prepared for Soldiers on retirement, discharge, release from active duty service, or control of the Active Army. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013662
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provided no orders to show he was ordered to active duty in support of disaster relief efforts related to the Albany, Georgia, flood in 1994. The memorandum provided the Board by the Chief, Personnel Division, National Guard Bureau, was provided to the applicant for his information and possible rebuttal prior to consideration of his case for correction of military records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013665
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 April 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070013665 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. DA Form 2496, dated 16 February 1972, shows that the applicant's commander requested that he be transferred to another unit for the purpose of rehabilitation. There is no documentary evidence in the applicant's record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013672
For these reasons, applicant respectfully requests correction of his military records to show that he was promoted on active duty to lieutenant colonel, with a date of rank and effective date of 1 July 2004. Counsel provides copies of the applicant's NGB AGR assignment orders; his Eligibility for Promotion as a Reserve Commissioned Officer Not on Active Duty memorandum; his officer evaluation reports ending 4 May 2004, 3 May 2005, 6 November 2005, and 21 July 2007; letters of support from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013687
The applicant requests, in effect, that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law. There is no evidence that the applicant sought treatment and he has failed to establish a basis for the upgrade of his discharge to that of a general or honorable.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013693C080213
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 February 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070013693 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013694
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 discharge under other honorable conditions. The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued at the time of his discharge shows that he was discharged for the good of the service with an Under Conditions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013695
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 05 February 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070013695 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 under other than honorable conditions discharge, be upgraded to a general or an honorable discharge. The applicant contends that his under other than honorable conditions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013696
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 in the applicant's records, and he has provided none, to show that he attempted suicide while serving on active duty. The evidence provided by the applicant regarding his appeal was considered; however, it does not support an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general discharge, under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013698
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 June 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070013698 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, to be reinstated into the New Jersey Army National Guard, promoted to lieutenant colonel, retired as such, and granted unpaid back pay and allowances due as a result of this correction. As a result, the Board recommends that the New Jersey Army National Guard records and the Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013699
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 March 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070013699 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 general orders in the applicant's record to show he was awarded the Purple Heart. In the absence of evidence that the applicant was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action and treated for those...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013714
Powers Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of the applicant's DA Form 20 shows he earned the following awards during his active duty tenure: the National Defense Service Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Army Commendation Medal, the Good Conduct Medal (First Award), the Vietnam Service Medal, the Republic Vietnam Campaign Medal, the RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013716
The applicant's records show that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to award of the Purple Heart for wounds sustained on 6 October 1967 and correction of his records to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart for wounds sustained in the Republic of Vietnam on 6 October 1967; the Bronze Star Medal; the Army Good Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013719
The applicant requests correction of his Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) and Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) findings and recommendations. The available evidence clearly shows that the applicant was medically disabled and was evaluated by an MEB and PEB. However, the applicant did not mention either of these conditions in his appeal and there is no evidence showing that he suffered from these conditions at the time of his MEB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013723
The applicant requests, in effect, that his general discharge under honorable conditions be upgraded to honorable and that the narrative reason for his separation be corrected to show satisfactory performance. On 27 February 1984, the unit commander notified the applicant of his intent to separate him under the provisions of chapter 13, Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Personnel - Personnel Separations), by reason of unsatisfactory performance, citing the applicant's failure to obey lawful...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013729
There are no orders in the applicant's available personnel records which show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows that he 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 showing that he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal for the period 15 March 1968 to 13 March 1970; the Vietnam Service Medal, with three bronze service stars; the Meritorious Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013730
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's military service records show that he entered active duty on 20 November 1972. In accordance with Title 10, United States Code, section 1552, the authority under which this Board acts, the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) is not empowered to set aside a conviction.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013739
Evidence of record shows that the applicant completed 2 years, 10 months, and 9 days of creditable military service during his initial enlistment in the Regular Army and that this period of service is correctly shown on his DD Form 214, dated 30 May 1978. Item 12a of his DD Form 214, dated 31 July 1999, correctly reflects the entry "1978 05 31" (the date he reenlisted), Item 12b (Separation Date This Period) correctly reflects the entry "1999 07 31" (the date he retired), Item 12c correctly...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013746
The applicant's record shows that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. Records show that the applicant participated in the three campaigns during his service in Vietnam and is eligible for award of three bronze service stars to be affixed to his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013747
On 17 March 1976, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge from the Army for unsuitability and directed that he receive a General Discharge Certificate. He had completed 3 years, 6 months, and 24 days of creditable active military service. 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 | 20070013750
The applicant requests correction of his records to show all awards he was entitled for his service in the Republic of Vietnam. Evidence of record shows that the applicant served a qualifying period for award of the National Defense Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), and one 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 entry NVAL from Item...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013752
Evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. Evidence of record shows that the applicant served a qualifying period in the Republic of Vietnam for award of one Overseas Service Bar. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the applicant the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 22 February 1970 in the Republic of Vietnam; b. awarding the applicant the Good...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013753
On 16 June 2005, by memorandum, the applicants immediate commander notified the applicant that she was determined to have exceeded body fat standards of Army Regulation 600-9 (Army Weight Control Program) and that a goal of 3 to 8 pounds of weight loss per month was considered to be satisfactory progress. On 1 November 2005, by memorandum, the applicants immediate commander notified the applicant that she had exceeded the body fat standards of Army Regulation 600-9; that she was entered...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013757
The applicant states that he was wounded while he was in Vietnam, and the Purple Heart was omitted from his Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214). However, the Combat Infantryman Badge was not included on this DD Form 214. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the DD Form 214 of individual concerned, for the period covering 18 December 1969 through 12 March 1973, to show that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge; the Republic of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013764
She underwent an MEB (Medical Evaluation Board) and a PEB (Physical Evaluation Board). Evidence is not in the record; however, there is a notation on the applicant's DA Form 199 (Physical Evaluation Board Proceedings) indicating that orders were published on 29 May 2007 removing the applicant from the TDRL and discharging her with a 10 percent disability rating. The applicant has not provided any new medical evidence which would warrant a change in the PEB's findings or reconsideration of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013766
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with the period ending 31 March 2005 to show award of the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM). His DD Form 214 with the period ending 31 March 2005 does not show award of the ICM. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The applicant's DD Form 214 with the period ending 31 March 2005 shows that the applicant was deployed in support of OIF and was awarded the GWOTEM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013771
The applicant states, in effect, that in the Record of Proceedings, dated 28 August 2007, Consideration of Evidence, page 3, paragraph 11, it stated that the "applicant's service medical records were not available for the Board's review." However, there was no clear indication that the injuries were incurred as a result of hostile action; d. The applicant's medical records were not available for the Board's review. Based on the facts presented, and after a review of the original Record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013773
The applicant requests he be paid the full amount of his prior service enlistment bonus (PSEB) of $5,000.00 and student loan repayment program (SLRP) incentive of $10,000.00 for his enlistment in the United States Army Reserve (USAR). Evidence of record shows that on 28 June 2002 the applicant enlisted in the USAR for a 6-year term of service for a $5,000.00 PSEB and a $10,000.00 SLRP incentive. Notwithstanding the fact the advisory opinion recommended the applicant be paid the full...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013779
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Army Commendation Medal for his service during Operation Desert Storm. DA Form 638, provided by the applicant, awards him, along with a list of 51 other members of the 1st Infantry Division, the Army Commendation Medal for Meritorious Achievement during the period from 17 January to 28 February 1991. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013784
On 24 August 1961, the applicants commander recommended that he be separated from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208, for unfitness. On 26 September 1963, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge and stated that the applicant had been properly discharged in accordance with the regulations in effect at the time. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant was mature enough to complete his training...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013787
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) with a separation date of 7 September 1970 be corrected to show two duty position titles that he held while serving in the Republic of Vietnam. The applicant's military service records do not contain orders for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013789
The applicant provides two DD Forms 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), one is Member Copy 4 for the period ending 11 March 2006, the other is illegible but appears to be Member Copy 1 of the same DD Form 214; his promotion to Staff Sergeant (SSG), E-6 orders; his reduction to Sergeant (SGT), E-5 orders; an Army National Guard (ARNG) Current Annual Statement; page 1 of the Article 15; and a letter, dated 28 September 2007, from a Member of Congress to the Chief of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013792
Army Echoes also warned that for a retiree with a high number of years since first being able to enroll a beneficiary in the SBP and whose retired pay was fairly high, the enrollment premium alone could exceed $50,000. The available evidence shows that the FSM was eligible to enroll in the SBP for spouse coverage when it was established in 1972 or during any one of several subsequent Open Seasons. Even if the FSM had attempted to enroll in the SBP during the 1 October 2005 through 30...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013793
Counsel states that the FSM was to have elected the applicant for former spouse SBP coverage. Public Law 99-661, dated 14 November 1986, permitted divorce courts to order SBP coverage (without the members agreement) in those cases where the member was participating in the SBP or was still on active duty and had not yet made an SBP election. Title 10, U. S. Code, section 1450(f)(3)(A) permits a former spouse to make a written request that an SBP election of former spouse coverage be deemed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013797
The applicant states, in effect, that the Army failed him in their decision of the type of discharge to award him on his separation. The board considered the applicant's condition as described in the record. It is a fact finding board to investigate the nature, cause, degree of severity, and probable permanency of the disability of Soldiers who are referred to the board; to evaluate the physical condition of the Soldier against the physical requirements of the Soldier's particular office,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013804
The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his Bad Conduct Discharge (BCD), so that he can sign up for the Army National Guard. There is no evidence that the applicant petitioned the United States Court of Military Appeals for a grant of review. There is no evidence in the applicants record nor has he presented any evidence to warrant the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013805
The applicant requests award of the Air Medal. United States Army Vietnam (USARV) Regulation 672-1 (Decorations and Awards) provided, in pertinent part, guidelines for award of the Air Medal. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show that he was awarded four Bronze Service Stars, for inclusion on his Vietnam Service Medal; two Overseas Service Bars; the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013808
This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants 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. This Board action will be filed in his military records so a record of his first name as listed on his birth certificate will be on hand. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013810
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. Based upon award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, the applicant met the eligibility criteria for award of the Bronze Star Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. issuing an appropriate document to add the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Bronze Star Medal (based upon award of the Combat Infantryman Badge), and the World War II...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013811
The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), with an effective date of 27 June 1969; Headquarters, Department of the Army, Office of the Surgeon General, Washington, District of Columbia, Special Orders Number 52, dated 21 August 1967; Headquarters, 1st Aviation Brigade (RVN), Special Orders Number 255, dated 15 September 1968; 7 DA Forms 759 (Individual Flight Record - Army Aviator); 2 DA Forms 759-1 (Individual Flight...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013813
The applicant states, in effect, that his UOTHC discharge should be upgraded to an honorable discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The evidence provided by the applicant regarding his sleep disorder was considered; however, it does not support an upgrade of his UOTHC discharge to an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013814
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 Combat Infantryman Badge 2. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013825
The applicant requests award of the Combat Action Badge and correction of his records to show award of the Legion of Merit and the Bronze Star Medal (1st Oak Leaf Cluster). 7. Review of the applicant's records indicates entitlement to additional awards and decorations that are not shown on his DD Form 214. Evidence of record shows that the applicant was also awarded the Joint Meritorious Unit Award that is not shown in his records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013827
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show that he was born on 12 May 1925; that he was single; and that he was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in the Republic of Korea. On 15 July 1951, the applicant was assigned for duty as a firefighter with the 8014th Army Unit. Therefore, his records should be corrected to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013832
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 sustained in the Republic of Vietnam. 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...