ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015183
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 February 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070015183 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 also requests award of the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) for the period 5 May 1973 to 6 May 1974; the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM) for the period 13 October 2001 to 4 June 2002; and the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015189
The applicant requests, in effect, that his retirement orders, dated 8 October 1975, be corrected to show his correct social security number (SSN). The applicant states, in effect, that his SSN on his retirement orders, dated 8 October 1975, should be corrected. The applicant's completed military records are not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015218
Director Analyst The following members, a quorum, were present: Chairperson Member Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be amended to add the Army Superior Unit Award (ASUA), the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM), and the Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM). The evidence of record confirms that the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015233C080407
The applicant requests, in effect, that the Board reopen his request for reconsideration and immediately hear his appeal on the merits based on the evidence submitted in his reconsideration request identified as ABCMR Docket Number AR20060009084, in which he requested reconsideration of his earlier petition requesting his date of rank (DOR) to lieutenant colonel (LTC) be backdated to 26 May 2002; placement of a Memorandum of Explanation regarding the following matters in his Official...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015251
The applicant provided the following additional documentary evidence in support of his application: a. DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 24 February 2006; b. For Army Medical Corps officers (Physicians), these special pays are: 1) Variable Special Pay (VSP) which is paid to all Medical Corps officers monthly upon entry on active duty; 2) Board Certification Pay (BCP) which is paid monthly to all board certified Medical Corps officers based upon their...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015256
x The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The company commander described the applicants overall duty performance, appearance, and attitude as below the standard for the U.S. Army. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel from the Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015257
The applicant's military service records show that he was appointed as a Reserve Commissioned Officer of the United States Army in the rank of second lieutenant on 3 May 1985. On 28 September 2005, ADRB reviewed the applicant's record and determined that his discharge was proper and equitable. The evidence shows the applicant was involved in an altercation with a service member's wife, which is a cause for elimination.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015263
Paragraph 7d of the applicant's DA Form 597-3 states, "I understand and agree that if I am disenrolled from the ROTC program or if I fail to accept a commission, if offered, the Secretary of the Army or his designate may order me to active duty as an enlisted Soldier for a period of not more than four years or, in lieu of being ordered to active duty, may require me to reimburse the United States through repayment of an amount of money plus interest, equal to the entire amount of financial...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015270
The applicant requests amendment of his unit's deployment orders and payment of retroactive entitlements associated with Involuntary Assignment Incentive Pay (AIP). The Chief, Compensation and Entitlements Division opined that based on the Department of the Army Personnel Policy Guidance, Soldiers/units who are involuntarily extended by the Secretary of Defense for extension beyond 12 consecutive months BOG or 12 out of 15 months (365 days out of 450 days) and are deployed to Iraq (to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015279
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 March 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070015279 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. While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provided in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of this case and, only to the extent relief, if any, is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015287
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 31 October 1988, as follows: a. The DD Form 214 he was issued upon his discharge shows he had completed 2 years, 8 months, and 22 days of active military service. The DD Form 214 he was issued on 31 October 1988 (his last day on active duty) shows the following entries: a.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015324
The applicant's military service records do not contain a copy of her DD Form 2656. A Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) election must be made prior to the effective date of retirement or the SBP will, by law, default to automatic SBP spouse coverage (if married). Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant through her statement, together with the evidence of record, applicable law and regulations, it is reasonable to conclude that the applicant had ample...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015329
Item 12.a., of the applicant's DD Form 214, shows the entry: 2003 / 07 / 31. The applicant is therefore entitled to a correction of Item 12.d to show he had no active service time before 31 July 2003. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. correcting Item 12.c., of the applicant's DD Form 214, to show the entry: 0003 / 10 / 05 as opposed to the currently shown 0000 / 11 / 26; b. correcting Item 12.d., of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015330
The applicant states, in effect, that he never elected to participate in the in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) and that he has attempted to stop the SBP premiums for the past 5 years. A review of the applicant's Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) file confirms that he initially completed a DD Form 1883, in which he elected to participate in the RCSBP and selected "Spouse Only" coverage, and that he subsequently completed a DD Form 2656 in conjunction with his retirement pay...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015333
The applicant requests his bad conduct discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The applicant states that the presumption of regularity that might normally permit the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to assume that the Army acted correctly in characterizing his service as less than honorable does not apply in his case because of the evidence he is submitting. This form further shows the applicant's character of service as bad conduct and that he completed 4...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015334
The applicant states, in effect, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show the awards of the Korean Defense Service Medal, Overseas Service Bars, and any campaign medals authorized for Thailand because he is entitled to the awards for serving in the designated areas. The applicant's record 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 the awards of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015338C080407
David R. Gallagher | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provided in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of this case and, only to the extent relief, if any, is granted, has determined it is in the interest of justice to excuse the applicant’s failure to timely file. The separation authority could...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015339
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 06 March 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070015339 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 11 October 2000, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he receive an under other than honorable conditions discharge. The DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015342
He had completed 2 years, 11 months, and 7 days of active service. The evidence shows the applicant was a drug abuse rehabilitation failure. ____Richard T. Dunbar____ CHAIRPERSON INDEX CASE ID AR SUFFIX RECON DATE BOARDED 2008/02/28 TYPE OF DISCHARGE DATE OF DISCHARGE DISCHARGE AUTHORITY DISCHARGE REASON BOARD DECISION DENY REVIEW AUTHORITY ISSUES 1.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015348
The applicant requests his Bad Conduct Discharge (BCD) be upgraded. 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 is not empowered to set aside a conviction. As a result, there is no evidentiary basis upon which to support the applicants request to upgrade his discharge at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015350
The applicant requests his military records be corrected to remove his middle name "Stephen. 2. 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 applicants record shows that he used his middle name Stephen in all military documents and records throughout his military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015351
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. 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. On 25 February 1972, 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 an undesirable discharge and a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015351
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 25 February 1972, 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 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015352
The following members, a quorum, were present: The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, that his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD). Although his AWOL is not condoned, the family situation he faced and his belief that going AWOL was the only possible solution to his problems are compelling mitigating factors for his misconduct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015356,
The applicant's military service records are not available to the Board for review. Mr. D___ concludes by stating [h]ad [the applicant] not been misdirected into refusing an extended enlistment, he would have only served an additional 38 days prior to discharge and would have received his wings and commission. Mr. D___ also urges correction of the applicants records to show he was commissioned in October 1945; d. WD AGO Form 53-98 (Military Record and Report of Separation - Certificate...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015358
The applicant requests, in effect, that his military records be corrected to show that his last name is separated by a space between the prefix "La" and the remainder of his last name of "S__." The preponderance of the documents in the applicant's military records show that his last name is spelled "LaS__," with no space between the prefix "La" and the remainder of his last name of "S__," including his DA Form 2A (Personnel Qualification Record Part I) and DA Form 2-1 (Personnel...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015359
He states that during the incident in question, he treated others along with treating himself and he was awarded the Purple Heart which signifies that he was injured; yet, he has not received his orders awarding him the Combat Medical Badge. Paragraph 8-7b(4)1 of Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that on or after 18 September 2001, medical personnel assigned or attached to or under operational control of any ground Combat Arms unit (not to include members assigned or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015361
The applicant requests, in effect, that his 31 May 1971 separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected to show the inactive service he completed from 1 July through 25 August 1949 in Item 22a(2) (Other Service), and that Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) be corrected to reflect all awards listed on a National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) Letter he was issued. The evidence of record further confirms the applicant was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015364
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show the award of the Vietnam Service Medal. The applicant contends that his records should be corrected to show the Vietnam Service Medal for his service in the Republic of Vietnam. Evidence shows the applicant is entitled to award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation based on his service in the Republic of Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015368
Powers Chairperson Mr. Jeffrey C. Redmann Member Mr. Scott W. Faught Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Evidence of record shows that the applicant was ordered to active duty as a reserve officer with 21 July 1971 as his effective date of active duty. Evidence of record shows that the applicant entered active duty on 21 July 1971.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015370
The FSM and the applicant divorced on 8 May 1987. The FSM died on 23 October 2002, and his eligible minor daughter was paid the SBP annuity. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that the FSM made a written request on 9 May 1987 to change his SBP election to former spouse and children coverage; that his request was received and processed by the appropriate office in a timely manner; and that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015384
This document shows that the applicant was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious service from 1 May 1995 to 31 March 2005. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious service from 1 May 1995 to 31 March 2005 and that Headquarters, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Permanent Orders 351-2, dated 16 December 2004, announced award of the Legion of Merit to the applicant. The evidence of record also shows that the Legion...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015387
There are no Special Orders in the available records that show he was promoted to SGT/ E-5 and the applicant did not provide sufficient evidence that shows he was promoted to SGT/E-5. Evidence of 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: a. awarding the applicant the Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015388
The applicant requests that the Bronze Star Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal be included on his Enlisted Record and Report of Separation (WD AGO Form 53-55). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards), in pertinent part, authorizes award of the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal for qualifying service in the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater of Operations for the period 7 December 1941 to 8 November 1945. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015394
Evidence of record shows that the applicant is authorized the award of the Republic of Korea War Service Medal. Therefore, he is entitled to 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 by showing the awards of the Purple Heart, Republic of Korea War Service Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015397
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. Therefore, the applicant's records should be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that, in addition to the awards shown on his DD Form 214, his authorized awards include the Purple Heart, four bronze...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015402
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 April 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070015402 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: a. reconsideration of his earlier request for correction of his records to show he was separated due to physical disability retirement rather than disability severance pay; and b. correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015403
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 May 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070015403 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 records be corrected to show his award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and a second Bronze Star Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015415
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 for the period ending 29 February 1992 be amended to add the Kuwait Liberation Medal (KLM) and any other medals that might have been awarded to his unit. The applicant’s DD Form 215, dated 14 September 1992, should be voided and a new one prepared to correct his DD Form 214 for the period ending 29 February 1992...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015415
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 March 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070015415 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 for the period ending 29 February 1992 be amended to add the Kuwait Liberation Medal (KLM) and any other medals that might have been awarded to his unit. The applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015418
The applicant states, in effect, that he served in the Republic of Vietnam during the Vietnam Counteroffensive Phase II and wants his DD Form 214 amended to show that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. Therefore, his records should be corrected to show this unit award. 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 30 November 1965 to 5 September...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015421
The applicant requests, in effect, additional medals in the Defense of Saudi Arabia and the Liberation and Defense of Kuwait, three bronze service stars, award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, and a combat patch. The applicants DD Form 214 does not show he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicant's contentions that he is entitled to correction of his records to show additional awards in the Defense of Saudi Arabia and the Liberation and Defense of Kuwait, three bronze...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015424
The applicant also requests that award of the Purple Heart be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). There is no evidence of record which indicates he served in active ground combat in Vietnam. However, there are no medical documents or other evidence which verify he was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015425
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 Army Good Conduct Medal. Therefore, his records should be corrected to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that, in addition to the awards shown on his DD Form 214, his authorized awards include the Army Good Conduct Medal, three bronze service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015441
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be refunded $2,073.30 for a debt incurred as a result of a Financial Liability Investigation of Property Loss. On 25 September 2007, the applicant submitted a rebuttal statement of the assessment of financial liability recommendation. Although the Financial Liability Officer found the applicant liable for the lost property, it appears the evidence failed to prove convincingly that the loss was caused by the applicant or that the applicant was the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015467
The Enlistment/Reenlistment Documents (DD Form 4/1) on file in the applicants Military Personnel Records confirms the applicant enlisted in the United States Army Reserve (USAR) Delayed Entry Program (DEP) on 31 July 1989. The DD Form 214 he was issued inaccurately shows, in Item 12a (Date Entered AD This Period), as 981026, Item 12b (Separation Date This Period) as 911230, Item 12c inaccurately shows (Net Active Service This Period) as 0 years, 0 months and 0 days. Army Regulation 635-5...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015474
The applicant states, in effect, that his DA Forms 5074-R (Record of Award of Entry Grade Credit (Medical and Dental Officers)), completed at the time of his appointment in the USAR, did not take into account his prior service in the U. S. Public Health Service (USPHS). Chapter 3 provides that grade and date of rank upon original appointment and assignment to an Army medical Department branch will be determined by the number of years of entry grade credit awarded. Evidence of record shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015475
On 22 December 1983, the FSM made an SBP election for dependent children only coverage for the full amount of his retired pay. Notwithstanding that the FSM did not make a former spouse SBP election after his divorce, the fact remains that the FSM continued to pay his SBP premiums up until the time of his death, despite the fact that he essentially had no eligible beneficiary because his youngest child was too old to be eligible. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015476
The applicant requests, in effect, that an Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) and Nondestructive Inspection Apprentice Course be added to his 22 September 2007 Separation Document (DD Form 214). The evidence of record confirms the applicant was awarded the ARCOM for his meritorious service in Iraq from 29 September 2006 through 4 September 2007. Therefore, given the applicant completed the course in question nearly 8 months before he entered active duty on the period covered by the DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015477
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. Evidence of record shows that the applicants incorrect Army Serial Number was entered on the certificate that awarded him the Silver Star. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. issuing the applicant a new certificate awarding him the Silver Star with his Army Serial Number shown as 12***988; b. deleting the Asiatic-Pacific...