ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015504
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show an unspecified award for valor and to show two awards of the Legion of Merit. The applicant provided a letter, dated 21 August 1943, which shows the commander of the 39th Engineer Combat Regiment recommended him for award of the Legion of Merit for meritorious service during the Sicily campaign. The applicant requested correction of his records to show an unspecified award for valor based on his conflict with enemy forces...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015519
Item 5 (Oversea Service) of the applicant’s DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record), which he signed on or about 20 March 1993 and last reviewed on December 1997, does not show that he served in Vietnam or show that he received any awards from Vietnam. The applicant provided copies of service medical records, dated February 1969. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence that would warrant awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015519
Item 38 (Record of Assignments) shows he was assigned to Fort Carson, CO from 9 August 1968 through 12 March 1970. Item 5 (Oversea Service) of the applicants DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record), which he signed on or about 20 March 1993 and last reviewed on December 1997, does not show that he served in Vietnam or show that he received any awards from Vietnam. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence that would warrant awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015529
The applicant had 365 of those days in a 10 U.S.C. The Chief, Personnel Policy and Readiness Division continued that on his second mobilization, the applicant should have been placed on 12302 orders from 11 April 2006 through 10 April 2007 to complete his 730 days of involuntary mobilization in 12302 status. Evidence shows that the applicant was involuntarily mobilized for 910 days during the periods 1 November 2001 through 31 October 2002 and 11 April 2006 through 4 October 2007.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015603
x The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) for the period ending 25 June 1978 to show he entered active duty on 2 September 1977. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement or discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015607
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. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant requested through military channels to change her name on her official military records prior to her discharge on 11 May 1994. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015613
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 March 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070015613 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 Enlisted Qualification Record (DA Form 20) shows that while he was in the Army his conduct and efficiency ratings were excellent, and that he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015615
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 February 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070015615 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 records show that he was selected for promotion to SFC/E-7 by the 1996 Department of the Army Centralized Promotion Board. It states, in pertinent part, that warrant officer and enlisted members of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015622C080407
It further found that he held and served in a armor MOS while assigned to Korea and as a result, even had the CIB been authorized for Korea at the time, he was not eligible to receive the award. In his letter, the applicant argues that although his separation document (DD Form 214) showed he held the MOS 11D, he was totally an infantry reconnaissance (Recon) Scout (a foot Soldier) during the 13 months he served on the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) in Korea. The evidence of record confirms the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015630
The applicant requests, in effect, that item 6 (Organization) on his WD AGO Form 53-98 (Military Record and Report of Separation) be corrected to show the 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry of the 1st Infantry Division. The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. Regrettably, there is insufficient evidence on which to amend item 6 on his WD AGO Form 53-98.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015637C080407
John G. Heck | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. On 14 May 1980, the applicant was discharged accordingly. The evidence of record further shows the applicant voluntarily requested discharge to avoid a court-martial that could have resulted in his receiving a punitive discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015648
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show that he was injured in basic training and the type of discharge as "medical" instead of "relief from active duty training." c. Standard Form 88 (Report of Medical History), dated 13 May 1976. d. Form 4 (Enlistment Contract-Armed Forces of the United States), dated 1 June 1976. e. Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Office of the Adjutant General, Raleigh, North Carolina, Orders 6-20, dated 15 July 1976. f....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015652
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 28 February 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070015652 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 9 March 1972, the applicant was discharged from active duty under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10 for the good of the service with an undesirable discharge. There is no evidence of record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015660
The applicant requests, in effect, that Item 11 (Primary Specialty) and Item 14 (Military Education) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge) be corrected. The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214, AARTS transcript, Certificate of Affiliation with the Army Medical Department Regiment, Certificate of Completion for the Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Course, Certificate of Completion for the Health Care Specialist Course, and another DD form 214 from the U.S. Navy...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015665
Headquarters, 71st Evacuation Hospital, General Orders Number 36, dated 31 March 1970, show that the wounded Soldier, described in the applicant's self-authored statement, was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 30 March 1970. b. Therefore, there is sufficient evidence to grant the applicant the Purple Heart and correct 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015670
The applicant's records further show that he was ordered to active duty training on 30 March 1979. Evidence of record shows that, upon completion of MOS training, the applicant was honorably relieved from active duty training in accordance with paragraph 5-15 of Army Regulation 635-200. The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence to show that he was separated for medical reasons.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015672
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. This campaign medal is awarded for qualifying service in the American Theater between 7 December 1941 and 2 March 1946. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned by showing that, in addition to the awards shown on his WD AGO Form 53-55, his authorized awards include the American Campaign Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015679
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 include staging time in Kuwait) or Afghanistan are eligible for Involuntary AIP. Department of the Army Office of the Inspector General determined that due to an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015695
Evidence of record shows that the applicant was an infantryman assigned to an infantry unit and that he was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action during his service in the Republic of Vietnam. Records show 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 Combat Infantryman Badge for serving in active ground combat while...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015705
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), dated 28 March 1970, as follows: a. correction of his Social Security Number (SSN) from xxx-xx-9433" to xxx-xx-9409; b. removal of 157 days of lost time from Item 18 (Remarks); and c. award of the Purple Heart for injuries received in combat. His military service records contain a DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) dated 12 October 1967 showing his Service Number, not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015713
On 25 June 2003, the applicant was discharged in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. The SPD code of KFS was the appropriate code for the applicant based upon the guidance provided in Army Regulation 635-5-1 for Soldiers separating under the provisions of AR 635-200, Chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial. Additionally, Table 2-3 (SPD/RE Code Cross Reference Table), Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) establishes RE...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015723
The evidence clearly shows that the applicant received his 20-year letter, dated 31 December 1993, providing him a 90-day period in which to submit his RCSBP election. There is no evidence showing that the applicant submitted another SBP election at the time of his application for retired pay. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that he submitted an SBP election prior to 13 May 2007 for spouse...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015730
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show his Basic Active Service Date (BASD) (i.e. Constructive Service Credit) as 5 November 2001 and his entry grade be changed from captain (CPT) to major (MAJ), based on 44 days of prior commissioned service credit for completion of the Officer Basic Course, successful completion of graduate medical education (GME), and board certification. The applicant contends that his records should be corrected to show his BASD as 5...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015760
National Guard Regulation 600-100, paragraph 10-15b states that temporary Federal Recognition may be granted by an Federal Recognition Board to those eligible when the board finds that the member has successfully passed the examination prescribed herein, has subscribed to the oath of office, and has been appointed by a State order for assignment to a position vacancy in a federally recognized unit of the ARNG. Records show the applicant was granted temporary Federal Recognition effective 16...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015782
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. Evidence of record shows that the applicant was released from active duty and reverted to inactive status on 17 December 1945. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by issuing the applicant an appropriate document to show that she served from 16 July 1945 to 17 December 1945.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015785
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 11 March 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070015785 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 date of birth on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected. All documents in his records, to include his DD Form 47 (Record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015785
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 11 March 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070015785 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. Scott W. Faught | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. All documents in his records, to include his DD Form 47 (Record of Induction), his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015787
On 1 August 2006, HRC-Alexandria, Virginia, published Orders A-09-409086A01, amending Orders A-09-409086, dated 7 September 2004, to read the additional instruction effective 28 October 2004, all Reserve Component warrant officers ordered to active duty for operational support will remain in the Reserve component promotion system. 5. In an advisory opinion obtained in the processing of this case on 27 December 2007, the Chief, Special Actions Branch, Reserve Promotions, HRC-St Louis,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015795
The applicant requests, in effect, that his social security number (SSN) and foreign service be corrected in his military records. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to correct his military records to show that the first three digits of his SSN are 477. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that the first three digits of his SSN are 477, and that he served 1 year, 5 months, and 29 days of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015803
The applicant requests correction of his Certificate of Release or Discharge (DD Form 214) to show award of the Overseas Service Ribbon, Cold War Ribbon, and the Army Lapel Button. Records show that the applicant served a qualifying period of service for award of the Overseas Service Ribbon and the Army Lapel Button. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015804C080407
Jeanette R. McCants | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief. The Board further determined that the evidence presented is insufficient to warrant a portion of the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015808
The applicant requests correction of his Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) to show that he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and two Overseas Service Bars. However, in accordance with Army Regulation 670-1, one Overseas Service Bar is authorized for each period of 6 months active Federal service as a member of a United States Service in Vietnam from 1 July 1958 to 28 March 1973. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015810
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) to show award of the Purple Heart, Bronze Star Medal, Air Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with "1960-" Device. Records show that the applicant participated in three campaign periods during his service in the Republic of Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015813
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 date of entry on active duty. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 14 April 1961 and served on active duty for 3 years. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing in Item 19c (Date of Entry) of his DD Form 214 a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015842
The applicant states, in effect, that he is still in the United States Army because the day he was released from the custody and control of the United States Army, he was given an opportunity to join the Washington State Army National Guard; therefore, his discharge for fraudulent enlistment was voided. Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015851
The applicant also states that the Boards analysis stated that his asthma condition was not evaluated because he did not include it in his appeal. On 11 January 2005, a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) referred the applicant to a PEB after diagnosing his condition as left knee pain, EPTS (existed prior to service). In addition, as the applicant noted the regulation requires the PEB to consider the overall effect of all disabilities present in a Soldier whose physical fitness is under evaluation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015889
Item 22 (MOS's) of the applicant's DA Form 20 shows that he was awarded a Primary MOS of 11B1O on 10 March 1967 [upon completion of Advanced Individual Training]. Therefore, his records should be corrected to show this award. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant held a primary MOS of an infantryman when he reported for duty in the Republic of Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015896
Counsel argues that the error was not discovered until 28 April 2006, as a result of surgery conducted on her left ankle, the same ankle injury that resulted in her separation by reason of physical disability from the Army. Army Regulation 635-40 establishes the Army physical disability evaluation system and sets forth policies, responsibilities, and procedures that apply in determining whether a Soldier is unfit because of physical disability to reasonably perform the duties of his office,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015897
The applicant requests his records be corrected by changing his reentry eligibility code (RE Code) from "NA" to RE-3 which would allow him to reenter the Army. The applicant's record shows that he initially enlisted in the Regular Army on 2 October 2001 for a period of 3 years. Army Regulation 635-200 provides that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015898
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show he was awarded the Legion of Merit. Evidence of record shows the applicant's last name was misspelled on the Legion of Merit certificate presented to him and posted in his OMPF. The certificate incorrectly shows his last name spelled as "B-----T," whereas it should be spelled "B--T---T." Therefore, the applicant is entitled to receive a DA Form 4980-11 certifying his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015899
The applicant was given a separation code of JCC, assigned an RE code of 4, and the narrative reason for separation entered on his discharge document was "Reduction in Force." This includes Soldiers with a Department of the Army imposed bar to reenlistment under the QMP in effect at the time of separation, or separated for any reason (except length of service retirement) with 18 or more years of service. The applicant was assigned an RE code 4, which applies to individuals separated from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015900
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show awards of the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM), Cold War Service Medal (known as the Cold War Recognition Certificate) or Commemorative Medal and Certificate. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) does not provide for award of commemorative medals or certificates. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence shows that the applicant is authorized the award of the KDSM for his service in the Republic of Korea for the period 3...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015901C080407
Rowland C. Heflin | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The evidence of record confirms the period of the applicant's honorable active duty service entitles him to the NDSM, and that his service in Korea between 1962 and 1963 entitles him to the KDSM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his 26 June 1963 DD Form 214 by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015904
Therefore, the applicant is entitled to have his records corrected to show this foreign unit award. Records show the applicant participated in five campaigns during his service in the Republic of Vietnam. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show he was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, Meritorious Unit Commendation, the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015907
The applicant requests removal of the Officer Evaluation Report (OER) covering the period 1 February 2004 through 31 January 2005 (hereafter referred to as the contested report) from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The applicant submitted an OER appeal based on the contested report. Army Regulation 623-105, paragraph 3-24 states that each OER must stand alone and will be an independent evaluation of the rated officer for a specific rating period.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015911
The applicant requests the amount of severance pay, $242,996.64, currently shown on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 30 September 2002, be corrected to show severance pay - $101,332.10. Therefore, it is appropriate to correct the applicant's DD Form 214 to show the correct amount of separation pay entitlement. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015917
The applicant requests that his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) be corrected to remove the name of his former spouse as his nearest relative. He states that he feels as though her name should be removed from his DD Form 214. Therefore, there is no basis for correcting his DD Form 214 to remove the name of his former spouse as his nearest relative.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015921
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 February 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070015921 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. For an active duty Soldier deployed with his or her unit during their continuous period of active service, enter the statement "Service in (Name of County Deployed) from (inclusive dates for example, YYYYMMDD ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015929
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. Although the applicants service records show he was recommended for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14 for commission of a serious offense, the separation authority approved the discharge for a pattern of misconduct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070015933
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 March 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070015933 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 medical records are not available. Evidence of record shows he suffered a severe head injury from a motor vehicle accident in Germany and was medically evacuated to the States.