ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013838
Rea M. Nuppenau | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Entry-level status for such a member of an RC terminates as follows: (1) 180 days after beginning training if the member is ordered to active duty for training (ADT) for one continuous period of 180 days or more; or (b) 90 days after the beginning of the second period of ADT if the member is ordered to ADT under a program that splits the training into two or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013838
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 February 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070013838 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. She entered initial active duty training (IADT) on 14 October 1988 and was relieved from IADT on 4 March 1989 after completing 4 months and 21 days of active service. Department of Defense Directive 1332.14...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013845
The applicant requests correction of his Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) to show award of a second Purple Heart. The applicant states that he was wounded in action twice on 9 December 1965 and was awarded two Purple Hearts but his DD Form 214 only shows one award. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013847
The applicant accepted an appointment as a second lieutenant in the TXARNG and he executed an NGB Form 337 (Oaths of Office) as a Reserve Commissioned Officer in the TXARNG and was granted temporary Federal Recognition on 22 September 2005. NGB Special Orders Number 82 AR, dated 5 April 2007, awarded the extension of Federal Recognition for initial appointment in the Army National Guard in the rank of second lieutenant, effective 29 March 2007. The evidence of record shows that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013848
United States Army Vietnam (USARV) Regulation 672-1 (Decorations and Awards) provided, in pertinent part, guidelines for award of the Air Medal. However, there is no evidence in the available record, nor has the applicant submitted any evidence, to support his contentions that he met the criteria for and was awarded the Silver Star, the Soldier's Medal, the Air Medal, and the Purple Heart. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013849
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 February 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070013849 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. Colonel L___ stated that when he discovered, in 1986, the applicant had not been awarded the Purple Heart he (Colonel L___) prepared a statement and asked that the matter be looked into. The applicants service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013849
Colonel L___ stated that when he discovered, in 1986, the applicant had not been awarded the Purple Heart he (Colonel L___) prepared a statement and asked that the matter be looked into. The applicant’s former company commander stated that the applicant was wounded during the action for which he was awarded his third Silver Star. The applicant’s service medical records are available.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013852
The applicant requested correction of his records to show award of the Iraq Campaign Medal, and the Afghanistan Campaign Medal. There are no orders or evidence in the available records which shows the applicant was awarded the Army Achievement Medal or two Overseas Service Ribbons. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency and fidelity during a qualifying period of active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013857
On 7 September 1965, the applicant was discharged, in pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 for unfitness, with an undesirable discharge and a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence that would warrant granting the relief requested.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013857
On 7 September 1965, the applicant was discharged, in pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 for unfitness, with an undesirable discharge and 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. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence that would warrant granting the relief requested.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013859
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 March 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070013859 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 DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be amended to add the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013859
Roland S. Venable | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be amended to add the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, the “VCAM” (i.e., the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with device (1960)), and any/all medals awarded to his unit in Vietnam. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013860
The applicant requests, that his records be corrected to show the awards of the Army Good Conduct Medal, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, and all decorations awarded to his unit while in the Republic of Vietnam. The applicant requests his record be corrected to show award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. The applicant's record shows that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013861
His request for the addition of these awards was approved on 19 July 2007 by the Army Board for Corrections of Military Records. There is no evidence to show that the applicant was assigned or attached to an infantry unit. There is no evidence he was ever awarded an infantry MOS while he served in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013866
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 April 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070013866 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 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) (2nd Award) and the Army Achievement Medal (AAM); and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013871
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 11 March 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070013871 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 is no indication that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. In order to justify correction of a military record the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013873
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 30 July 1982, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he be issued an Other Than Honorable Conditions 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 limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013875
Powers Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant states that he should have been issued a Combat Infantryman Badge based on his infantry training; and that he believes that it was an oversight by his discharging unit. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned by amending his DD Form 214 for the period ending 19 July 1970, to show...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013878
The evidence of record shows that on 6 March 1992, the applicants unit commander notified him he was recommending that he be discharged from the Army under the provision of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013881
With respect to the applicants appointment, there is no evidence in the available records and the applicant did not provide any evidence showing that he was tendered an appointment as a reserve commissioned officer of the Army upon his appointment by the State of Wisconsin. c. With respect to the applicants promotion on the retired list, evidence of record shows that during the applicant's active duty service, he served and retired as a CPT/O-3. There is no evidence in the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013914
a. DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation effective date of 19 March 2005; b. DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award) dated 2 September 2004; c. Permanent Order (PO) 295-06, dated 16 September 2004, which awarded the ARCOM to the applicant for his meritorious service from 13 March 2004 to 28 February 2005 in Iraq; d. memorandum, dated 12 November 2004, from Headquarters, 30th Brigade Combat Team (BCT) directing that PO 295-06 be revoked; e. PO...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013937
The Vice Chief of Staff indicated he approved the DAIG ROI that substantiated an allegation that the applicant had failed to perform his duties properly as a COTR. A letter, dated 15 July 2002, from the Office of the Vice Chief of Staff, notified the applicant he was being referred to a Promotion Review Board (PRB) to determine whether he should be retained or removed from the June 1999 Army Reserve General Officer Promotion Selection List based on a GOMOR. However, during the DAIG...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013941
The following members, a quorum, were present: The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. However, by regulation, in order to support award of the PH, there must be evidence a member was wounded/injured in action, was treated for the wound/injury by military medical personnel, and a record of this medical treatment must have been made a matter of official record. As a result, absent any evidence (military medical treatment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013954
The applicant's service records contain a NGB Form 600-7-3-R-E (Annex R to DD Form 4 or DA Form 4836 Reenlistment/Extension Bonus Addendum Army National Guard of the United States), dated 26 March 2005, which shows his eligibility for a reenlistment bonus, the terms of his reenlistment which he acknowledged, and the total amount of his bonus being $15,000.00. Paragraph 10 of Section V states that he understands that he will be terminated from bonus eligibility with recoupment if he accepts...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013956
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 March 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070013956 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) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013960
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) for his service in Vietnam. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear, that the record is in error or unjust.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013961
Director Analyst The following members, a quorum, were present: M Chairperson M Member M Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. At this time but before 1 September 1969, a retired member who was participating in the RSFPP without inclusion of the former option 4 could have elected to have that option included in his election. The FSM retired in November 1971.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013979
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 March 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070013979 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. Evidence also shows that based on the authority and reason for his discharge, he should have been assigned an SPD code of JKA and an RE code of 3 at the time of his discharge. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013980
The Chief also stated that in accordance with the Reserve Officer Personnel Management Act (ROPMA), the effective date of promotion and date of rank for an officer promoted under the position vacancy promotion system will be the date the Chief, National Guard Bureau extends Federal recognition, based on the approved scroll list from the Secretary of Defense. The effective date of promotion of an ARNG commissioned officer who is promoted in the State is the date the Chief, National Guard...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013982
Powers Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to award of the Purple Heart and correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart for wounds sustained as the result of a hostile act on 1 October 2005 while he was serving in Iraq. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013983
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) and the Purple Heart (PH). The applicant provides: a. There is no evidence the applicant was wounded in Vietnam or awarded the PH.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013984
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 April 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070013984 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, in effect, that he should be awarded the Purple Heart based upon the fact that he was wounded during battle while serving in the Republic of Vietnam. Although the applicant contends that he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013986
Although the applicant was wounded by a piece of shrapnel while serving in the Republic of Vietnam, there is no corroborating evidence present in the available records which shows that the applicant was wounded as the result of a hostile action. In the absence of evidence that the applicant was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case. Records show the applicant participated in four campaigns...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070013994
The applicant requests removal of the lost time entry from his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States). Evidence of record shows the applicant was found guilty of violating Article 113 of the UCMJ and sentenced to confinement. Evidence further shows that he was confined from 2 April 1954 to 25 May 1954 for a total of 54 days of lost time which is correctly annotated on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070014006
The applicant provided his DD Form 2656, dated 17 August 2007, which shows he and his spouse signed the form indicating in item 26g to elect not to participate in SBP. The applicant also contends that his record should be corrected to terminate all SBP annuity payments from his military retirement pay. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by correcting his DD Form 2656 to show he elected not to participate in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070014008
There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. There is no evidence that indicates that the applicant was any less mature than other Soldiers of the same age who successfully completed military service. Therefore, he is not entitled to either a general discharge or an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070014011
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 March 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070014011 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 psychiatrist also recommended that the applicant be separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-89 (Homosexuality). Although under todays standards, Soldiers discharged for homosexuality may be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070014013
In February 1972, the applicant submitted a DD Form 293 (Application for Review of Discharge or Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) requesting an upgrade of his discharge. The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge based on his receipt of a clemency discharge. Evidence indicates the applicant received a Clemency Discharge under the Presidential Proclamation 4313 of 16 September 1974 based upon his claim that he had been denied Conscientious Objector status.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070014023
The applicant states he is not looking for any monetary grants and that he only wants his military records corrected to show an entitlement of a bronze service star to be attached to his Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and/or Ribbon for the initial invasions of Saipan, Philippines, and Okinawa, as the unit to which he was assigned participated in these campaigns. The applicant provides in support of his application, a copy of his Enlisted Record and Report of Separation (WD AGO Form 53-55)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070014025
Powers Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Although the applicant injured his knee while serving in the Republic of Vietnam, there is no corroborating evidence present in the available records which shows that the applicant was wounded as the result of a hostile action. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show he was awarded the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070014026
The applicant provides a one page self-authored statement, WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge), WD AGO Form 100 (Separation Qualification Record), VA Insurance Form 357 (Statement of Claim for Waiver or Continuation of Premiums Under the National Service Life Insurance Act of 1940, as Amended), VA Form 21-8741-1 (Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits Increase), and a Record of Hospitalization from the Office of the Surgeon General as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070014030
After submitting an application to this Board, requesting correction of his military records by voiding his honorable discharge; restoring him to active duty; promoting him to the pay grade of E-6; removing all references to his discharge and positive urinalyses; and upgrading his reentry code, the applicant was informed by the staff of the Board on 16 February 1988, that a favorable decision had been made in his case on 6 January 1988. He was discharged under the provisions of Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070014050
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 February 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070014050 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, in effect, that while serving in Iraq, he sustained wounds in two separate improvised explosive device (IED) attacks which occurred within minutes of each other and should be awarded the Purple...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070014058
On 23 June 2005, the separation authority approved the applicants discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of commission of serious offense and directed the applicant be furnished a General Discharge Certificate. The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued at the time of his discharge confirms he was discharged with a general discharge, with an under honorable conditions character of service, a Narrative Reason for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070014064
The applicant states, in effect, that his Air Force (AF) promotion to CPT was not documented at the effective date of 20 December 2006, and that his Air Force promotion to CPT was prior to his being commissioned a 1LT (first lieutenant) in the Army National Guard (ARNG) on 1 March 2007. The applicant's military records show that he was appointed as a first lieutenant in the Florida Army National Guard (FLARNG), with prior commissioned service in the Air Force, with a date of rank (DOR) of 1...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070014068
The applicant's record shows that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. General Orders awarded the applicant the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service in connection with military operations against hostile forces while in the Republic of Vietnam during the period March 1969 to April 1970. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing award of the Bronze Star Medal; the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070014070
Orders, dated 16 April 2003, show he was promoted to sergeant major effective 1 May 2003. The available records do not contain orders reducing the applicant in rank to master sergeant. It states a promoted Soldier may not, at his or her own request, be reduced to terminate the required service requirement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070014072
However, his records do contain sufficient evidence to show that he voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial, under the provisions of chapter 10 (Discharge in Lieu of Trial by Court-Martial) of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Separations). Item 25 (Separation Authority) indicates he was separated under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200. Chapter 10 of that regulation provides, in pertinent part, that a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070014076
The applicant's records do not contain orders showing he was awarded a second award of the Legion of Merit. Evidence of record shows that the applicant was awarded the Legion of Merit on 9 May 2005 for meritorious service from October 1995 to September 2005 and that this award is shown on his DD Form 214. There is no evidence in the available record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows he was awarded a second award of the Legion of Merit.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070014078
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 February 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070014078 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 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued at the time of his discharge shows he was discharged for the good of the service with an Under Conditions Other Than Honorable...