ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070014991
The applicant requests, in effect, that the records of her former spouse, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he enrolled in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) for former spouse coverage. The applicant provides a copy of a DD Form 2656-1 (SBP Election Statement for Former Spouse Coverage); her and the FSMs Record of Divorce; and her and the FSMs divorce decree. On 7 June 2006, the FSM submitted a DD Form 2656-1 and elected to enroll in the SBP for former spouse coverage due...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070014997
The applicant requests that his dishonorable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. A loss of this amount of time due to either absence without leave or confinement is serious and there is insufficient evidence to show that the applicant now deserves an upgrade of his dishonorable discharge. In view of the circumstances in this case, the applicant is not entitled to an upgrade of his dishonorable discharge to a general or an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015000
The applicant requests, in effect, that his dishonorable discharge (DD) be upgraded to a general or an honorable discharge. 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. The applicant contends that his DD should be upgraded to a general or an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015003
He also requests that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to a general or an honorable discharge. The applicant's military service record shows that he entered active duty on 2 May 1984. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing in Item 5 of the applicant's DD Form 214 that his date of birth is 630831.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015005
x The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. There is no evidence which indicates the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board within its 15-year statute of limitations. There is no evidence of record which indicates the actions taken in his case were in error or unjust.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015007
The applicant requests, in effect, that his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The applicant stated that he understood that if his request were accepted, he could be discharged under other than honorable conditions and furnished an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015011
The applicant's military personnel record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army on 22 May 1979. Headquarters, Military Traffic Management Command, Permanent Orders 32-2 dated 19 June 1992 show the applicant was awarded the DMSM for meritorious service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the award of the DMSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015012
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 11 March 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070015012 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015012
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 11 March 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070015012 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 applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015013
The applicant states that he does not feel that the Army fairly rated him at the time he was discharged by reason of disability with severance pay and that he should have received at least a 30% disability rating. On 17 July 2007, a Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) convened at Fort Lewis, Washington and determined that the applicants current level of PTSD made him medically unfit to perform his duties and rated his disability at 10%. Army Regulation 635-40, Physical Evaluation for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015019
On 9 March 2005, the PEB findings administratively corrected in items 10a and 10c to show the applicants retirement was based on disability from injury or disease received in the line of duty as a direct result of armed conflict or caused by an instrumentality of war and to show the disability did result from a combat-related injury as defined in Title 26, United States Code, section 104. Title 10, United States Code, section 1203, provides for the physical disability separation of a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015024
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 February 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070015024 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. 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 duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015028
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. The applicant's DD Form 214 for the period 29 April 1948 through 9 August 1951 shows that he was awarded the Korean Service Medal w/two Battle Stars. The available record does show that the applicant was a heavy infantry weapons leader assigned to the 2nd Chemical Mortar Battalion, which means that he was not assigned or attached as a member of an infantry unit of brigade, regimental, or smaller size as required by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015030
On 25 June 1979, 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 discharge 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. His discharge packet is not available; however, in the absence of evidence to the contrary it is presumed that the discharge proceedings were conducted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015030
Effective 20 June 1978, the applicant was honorably discharged from the Army National Guard and ordered to involuntary active duty for 21 months and 6 days for failure to satisfactorily participate in required unit training. On 25 June 1979, 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 discharge under other than honorable conditions. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015032
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his certified diesel mechanic certificate and to show that he was awarded the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge, with Rifle and Machinegun Bars (M-16 Rifle and M-60 Machinegun). The applicant states, in effect, that the certified diesel mechanic certificate and the Sharpshooter Marksman Qualification Badge, with Rifle and Machinegun Bars are not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015039
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 February 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070015039 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 for review. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states that the Republic of Korea War Service Medal (ROKWSM) is awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015042
The applicant's military personnel record shows he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 29 April 1964. The applicant's records show 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 the awards of the National Defense Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, Marksman...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015045
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 February 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070015045 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 25 September 1970, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he be issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. In order to justify correction of a military record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015047
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 March 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070015047 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. Record shows the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing award of the Purple Heart,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015049
Army Regulation 672-5-1, in effect at the time, provides that the Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant was awarded an infantryman MOS and served in active ground combat while assigned or attached to an infantry unit of brigade, regimental, or smaller size. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015057
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 January 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070015057 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 her general discharge under honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable discharge. By issuing a general discharge under honorable conditions, it is evident that the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015059
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 April 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070015059 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 knows what he did was wrong and that he needed to be punished for what he did. The applicant provides a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015062
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 March 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070015062 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 DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 18 April 1962 be amended to add the National Defense Service Medal, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015062
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 18 April 1962 be amended to add the National Defense Service Medal, the Korea Defense Service Medal, the Overseas Service Ribbon, and any other commemorative awards (i.e., the Cold War Recognition Certificate) he may be authorized. Based on this information, the applicant’s request for the Cold War Recognition Certificate will not be discussed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015065
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Combat Infantryman Badge to be recognized on his Certificate of Release or discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214). The applicant's military record shows that he was discharged on 25 March 2003, under Army Regulation 635-200, Paragraph 5-17, with a discharge under honorable conditions (General), after serving 1 year, 3 months and 28 days of active service. Absent any evidence that the applicant was present and participated with the unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015067
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) to show his correct place of birth. There is no evidence in his military records showing that the applicant was born in Espanola, New Mexico. His records during this time showed his place of birth as Santa Fe, New Mexico.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015079
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 February 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070015079 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 8 February 1993, the separation authority approved the applicants discharge under the provisions of chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of patterns of misconduct/abuse of illegal drugs, and directed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015080
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 February 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070015080 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 DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) with the period ending 5 June 1970 to show award of the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015081
There is no record that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. The evidence of record failed to establish a basis upon which clemency could be granted and upon which the severity of the punishment imposed could be moderated with an upgrade of the applicant's bad conduct discharge. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015082
The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be changed to an honorable discharge. He contends that there is no record of charges or discharge packet in his military file and that his characterization of service and narrative reason for separation should therefore be changed. There is no evidence and the applicant has not provided evidence that shows he was railroaded out of the military.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015088
The applicant requests correction of his Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) to show award of his Certificate of Achievement. Department of the Army General Orders 8, dated 1974, announced award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for service in Vietnam to Headquarters, United States Army Vietnam and its subordinate units during the period 20 July 1965 to 28 March 1973. Therefore, the Board requests that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015092C080407
He also provides orders that awarded him the BSM with "V" Device for heroism in action in the RVN on this same date, while serving as a platoon Medic for this same unit. The evidence of record confirms the applicant was awarded the BSM with "V" Device for heroism in connection with the 15 June 1968 action in question, while he was serving as a platoon Medic with Company E, 2nd Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment. The evidence of record also shows that the applicant received a second award...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015097
On 12 July 1985, the appropriate authority approved the applicant’s request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10 and directed he be issued a Discharge Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Certificate. On 22 July 1985, 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 in lieu of court-martial with a discharge under other than honorable conditions. In the absence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015097
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 March 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070015097 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 12 July 1985, the appropriate authority approved the applicants request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10 and directed he be issued a Discharge Under Other Than Honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015100
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. Records show that the applicants unit was credited for a qualifying period of service for award of the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp. The available evidence shows that the applicant was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge for his service in the European Theater of Operations during World War II.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015101
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 February 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070015101 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 discharge, characterized as under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC), be upgraded to a general discharge, under honorable conditions, or a medical discharge. There is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015103
The applicant states that he received the Purple Heart for wounds sustained on 13 May 1944 in the European Theater. The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. However, the applicants WD AGO Form 53-55 shows he was wounded in action on 13 May 1944 and the SGO Files show the applicant sustained a battle injury in May 1944 in the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater of Operations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015107
There are no General Orders in the applicant's records that show he was awarded the Purple Heart and the applicants name is not shown on the Vietnam Casualty Roster. Headquarters, 4th Infantry Division, General Orders Number 4685, dated 12 September 1970, shows the applicant was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service in connection with combat operations against an armed hostile force from September 1969 to September 1970. Evidence of record shows the applicant was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015108
He contends that his doctor failed to list all of his medical conditions for consideration by the Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) and Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) prior to the determination of his disability rating. This document further shows: a. the applicant's case was referred to a PEB; b. on 14 September 2005, the applicant did not agree with the board's findings and recommendation and submitted an appeal requesting permanent medical retirement; and c. on 16 September 2005, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015109
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge, characterized as under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC), be upgraded. On 23 March 1979, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he be furnished an UOTHC discharge and that he be reduced to the lowest enlisted grade.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015114
The applicant's military personnel record shows he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 6 November 1967. His military records also do not contain a copy of the BSM award order. The certificate showing award of the BSM is insufficient evidence without the respective awards order to correct the applicants DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015123
His military service records contain a DD Form 47 (Record of Induction), dated 7 September 1966, showing his Service Number, not his SSN. Item 38 (Record of Assignments) of the applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows his conduct and efficiency as excellent. The evidence of record shows that the applicant served a qualifying period in the Republic of Vietnam for award of two Overseas Service Bars; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show these awards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015131
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Overseas Service Ribbon and/or the Overseas Service Bar. Item 24 does not show award of the Overseas Service Ribbon or the Overseas Service Bar. Paragraph 28-28d of Army Regulation 670-1 states, in pertinent part, that Soldiers are authorized wear of the overseas service bar as follows (periods selected are only those prior to or shortly after the applicant's military service): (1) One overseas service bar is authorized for each 6-month...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015143
The following members, a quorum, were present: The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Hill, Virginia, where he served until his release from active duty (REFRAD) on 29 August 1963. The evidence of record confirms the applicant's assignment to the 101st Airborne Division, along with the rest of his record of assignments is properly documented in Section 4 of his DA Form 24.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015173
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 May 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070015173 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that Department of the Army, Review Boards Agency, Support Division, St. Louis Permanent Orders 103-02, dated 13 April 2005, be amended to state, As reads: Awarded the Bronze Star Medal as recommended in the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) Record of Proceedings, Docket Number AR20040003688, dated 17 February 2005. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015174
The applicant requests that duplicate orders awarding him the Army Achievement Medal be removed from his official military personnel File (OMPF). The available evidence shows that the United States Army Dental Activity, Fort Wainwright, Alaska published two sets of orders and corresponding award certificates awarding the applicant an Army Achievement Medal for the same achievement. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015175
The applicant states that, as a U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) officer on active duty, he applied through his chain of command to the G-1, U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) for an extension of his Contingency Operation Temporary Tour of Active Duty (COTTAD) in early October 2006 and was assured he would receive the extension, but he was discharged on 7 November 2006 [sic]. On 2 October 2006, the applicant requested a 90-day extension. There is no evidence that the applicant was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015178
In support of his contention that he suffers from a psychiatric disorder, the applicant provides, through counsel, treatment notes from the University of Washington (UW) Hall Student Health Clinic for the period 7 November 2005 through 2 May 2006. a. He contends that financial and relationship problems caused him to suffer major depression, which was the nexus for his disenrollment from the Army ROTC scholarship program; therefore, he believes he should not be required to repay his ROTC...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015182
Section 4 of the applicant's DA Form 24 (Service Records) shows that the applicant had all excellent conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his military service. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Evidence of record confirms that the applicant served honorably during the period 7 September 1960 to 12 August 1963 and received conduct and efficiency rating of excellent. Lacking any derogatory information on file that would have disqualified him, it would be appropriate to award the applicant...