ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016247
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show he enlisted on 12 October 2006 in the rank and grade of Sergeant (SGT), E-5. The applicants DD Form 1966 (Record of Military Processing Armed Forces of the United States) indicated a grade determination had been submitted on him, apparently on 6 June 2006, and his enlistment in the Regular Army was approved in the grade of E-5 provided he was otherwise qualified and enlisted for retraining in of the following MOSs:...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016253
The original applicant who since the submission of his application has died, requested, in effect, that his Survivor Benefit Plan Election Certificate be changed to show he elected Option C (Immediate Coverage) instead of Option C (defer election until age 60) when he completed his election certificate on 25 January 2002. In a follow-up DD Form 149, Application for Correction of Military Record, the FSM's widow, now the applicant, submitted a copy of the FSMs DD Form 214, Certificate of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016258
The applicant requests removal of a negative DA Form 1059 (Service School Academic Evaluation Report) from her Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). Table 2-1 of AR 600-8-104 states that the DA Form 1059 will be filed in the performance section of the OMPF. This DA Form 1059, dated 1 August 2001, is also filed in her P fiche.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016259
The applicant provides copies of his appointment orders, verification of certification to the American Board of Radiology, Certificate from The American Board of Radiology, and a printout showing his BCP commencing on 1 December 2006. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence clearly shows that the applicant qualified for BCP effective 9 June 2004. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing that he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016262
The applicants available military record also indicates that the applicants family did not accompany him because the orders granting dependent travel were in error. The evidence of record shows that orders (A-08-517637), dated 23 August 2005 did allow for movement of dependents. Although his orders granted dependent travel, they were in error because there is no 1 year tour in Germany. Therefore, in the interest of equity and justice, the Board recommends amendment of the Orders...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016263
It appears that from January to February 1994 he was able to lose 20 pounds and comply with the Army's weight standards. While it is unfortunate that the applicant was not selected for promotion by the Fiscal Year 1994 E-7 Selection Board, it is a well known fact that promotion selection boards must select the best qualified Soldiers to meet the needs of the Army within each MOS and that there are normally more Soldiers eligible for promotion than there are promotions available. Inasmuch...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016269
The applicant states his original submission to the Army Board for Correction of Military Record's (ABCMR) contained 20 evidentiary exhibits, including Army medical documents, civilian medical documents, separation documents, and a letter from his former training brigade commander. A medical proceeding conducted by an Entrance Physical Standards Board (EPSBD), regardless of the date completed, must establish that a medical condition was identified by appropriate medical authority within six...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016272C080407
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, reconsideration of his request that his record be corrected to show he was a second lieutenant (2LT) while serving on active duty. Although the individual providing the statement indicates the applicant was serving on active duty during the Korean Conflict, that the applicant earned the Purple Heart and Bronze Star Medal; and that he was scheduled to be promoted to 2LT; there is no documentary evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016279
Scott W. Faught | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. There is insufficient evidence of record to show that the applicant actively participated in ground combat or satisfactorily performed infantry duties while he was assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016279
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 11 March 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070016279 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 award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. There is insufficient evidence of record to show that the applicant actively participated in ground combat during the time (less than 3 months) that he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016280
Evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. Evidence of record shows that the applicant served a qualifying period for award of the National Defense 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 during the period 17 June 1968 to 19 July 1970; and b. showing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016281
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. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this award 3. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing award of the AAM, the KDSM, and the Overseas Service Bar.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016305
The applicants record contains no orders or documents that indicate he was ever recommended for or awarded ARCOM by the proper authority during his military service. There are no provisions for entering State awards or any other awards not included in the awards regulation on the DD Form 214. ARNG policy regarding the preparation of the NGB Form 22 requires that all Federal awards from Item 9 and all State Awards from Item 27 of the Personnel Qualification Record (DA Form 2-1) be entered...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016306
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 March 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070016306 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. His imposed punishment was a forfeiture of $18.00 pay and 14 days restriction. On 19 July 1968, the applicant was advised by the unit commander that he was being recommended for discharge under the provisions of Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016308
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 March 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070016308 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 was credited with participating in five campaigns while in Vietnam and is therefore eligible to wear the Vietnam Service Medal with one silver service star. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016308
Army Regulation 600-8-22 authorizes award of a bronze service star, based on qualifying service, for each campaign listed in Appendix B of this regulation. The applicant was credited with participating in five campaigns while in Vietnam and is therefore eligible to wear the Vietnam Service Medal with one silver service star. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the first award of the Army Good...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016312
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. The applicant provides: a. After just 18 days in Germany, he deserted and returned to the United States.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016322
Counsel states that the applicant forwarded a request to the DVA to have his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) corrected based on service-connected disability for PTSD due to his service in the Republic of Vietnam. Counsel then examines the applicants military medical records and argues that the results of these examinations would require the applicant to be considered by a medical board which, counsel contends, would have led to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016332
The applicant requests that her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 14 April 1983 be corrected to show award of the Army Achievement Medal (AAM). The applicant's military service records do not contain orders for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. The evidence of record, specifically the applicant's official military personnel record and her DD Form 214, shows her correct SSN is "xxx-xx-69xx" vice "xxx-xx-96xx" as it is shown on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016363
The applicant requests that she receive promotion consideration for promotion to the rank of chief warrant officer three (CW3) by the 2006 United States Army Reserve (USAR) CW3 Promotion Selection Board. The applicant states, in effect, that she was eligible for promotion consideration by the 2006 USAR CW3 Promotion Selection Board; however, her records were removed from that board and she was not considered for promotion because she was on orders to active duty; however, those orders were...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016367
The applicant requests that her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be amended to add the Legion of Merit and the Army Superior Unit Award and to add skill identifiers (SIs) 7T and 9B to item 11 (Primary Specialty) of her DD Form 214. United States Army Medical Command Permanent Orders 296-17, dated 22 October 2004, awarded the applicant the Legion of Merit. The applicants DD Form 214 does not show she was awarded the Legion of Merit or authorized the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016367
The applicant requests that her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be amended to add the Legion of Merit and the Army Superior Unit Award and to add skill identifiers (SIs) 7T and 9B to item 11 (Primary Specialty) of her DD Form 214. United States Army Medical Command Permanent Orders 296-17, dated 22 October 2004, awarded the applicant the Legion of Merit. The applicant’s DD Form 214 does not show she was awarded the Legion of Merit or authorized the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016372
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's discharge packet was not included in his records. The applicant's records contain no evidence of any error or injustice as it pertains to his discharge from the U.S. Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016373
The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to a general or honorable discharge. The separation authority approved the separation and directed that the applicant be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-33b(1) for misconduct - frequent incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities with issuance of an UOTHC Discharge Certificate. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016375C080407
The applicant states, in effect, he was awarded the BSM, AM and CIB while serving on active duty and these awards were erroneously omitted from the list of awards contained on his separation document. It states, in pertinent part, that a bronze service star is authorized with this award for each campaign a member is credited with participating in while serving in the RVN. The applicant's record also shows that based on his RVN service and campaign participation, he is entitled to the RVN...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016376
The son of the deceased Former Service Member (FSM) requests that his father's record be corrected to show he was awarded the Purple Heart. Item 31 (Foreign Service) of his DD Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows that the applicant served in the Republic of Korea from August 1951 to November 1953; and the Republic of Vietnam from 8 March 1967 to 17 July 1967 and 26 May 1969 to 15 September 1969. Evidence shows the FSM is authorized the award of the ROKWSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016380
The applicant states that her promotion packet was incomplete when it was submitted for the 2005 Department of the Army (DA) Reserve Components COL Selection Board. The applicant's records were considered for promotion to COL by the March 2005 ANC promotion board and she was non-selected for promotion. Evidence of record shows that the applicant was considered for promotion to COL by the March 2005 promotion board and non-selected for promotion, and in January 2006 an SSB non-selected her...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016387
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 January 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070016387 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 be upgraded from under other than honorable conditions. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016389
The applicant's counsel also contends that the ABCMR failed to give the applicant any credit against her alleged debt for "good" years she completed in the Reserves as required by regulation. The applicant contends that her request that the recoupment actions by the DFAS for her STRAP debt be terminated should be reconsidered. The applicant's counsel's contention that the ABCMR failed to give the applicant any credit against her alleged debt for "good" years she completed in the Reserves...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016390
On 15 August 2006, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he receive an under other than honorable conditions discharge. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 25 August 2006 under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200, in lieu of trial by court-martial. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016394
On 6 February 2006, a MEB convened at Womack Army Medical Center, Fort Bragg and found the patient to be medically unfit due to chronic low back pain and right knee arthritis. Army Regulation (AR) 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) establishes the Army Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES) and sets forth policies, responsibilities, and procedures that apply in determining whether a Soldier is unfit because of physical disability to reasonably...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016397
The applicant's military personnel record shows that he enlisted in the Army National Guard on 27 October 1977. The applicant was honorably released from active duty for training and transferred to the State of Michigan Army National Guard on 28 April 1978. He was issued a under other than honorable conditions discharge for misconduct under the provisions of National Guard Regulation 600-200 (Enlisted Personnel Management) and Army Regulation 135-178 (Separation of Enlisted Personnel).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016398
The applicant requests, in effect, that his reentry eligibility (RE) code of RE-4 be upgraded to RE-3. The applicant requests that his RE code RE-4 be upgraded to RE-3, because he would like to apply for a waiver so that he may enlist in the Regular Army. The applicant's statement that he has seen other DD Forms 214 with AWOL that has been classified with RE-3 and perhaps this has been an oversight and he was immature at the time of his AWOL is noted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016399
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 March 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070016399 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 the Humanitarian Service Medal, the United Nations Medal, and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016402
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. He understood that if he received a discharge/character of service which is less than honorable, he could make application to the Army Discharge Review Board or the Army Board for correction of Military Records for upgrading. The applicant contends that his general discharge should be upgraded to an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016432
Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides, in pertinent part, for award of the Vietnam Service Medal. In pertinent part, it provides that a bar is authorized for wear for each period of active Federal service as a member of the U.S. Army outside of the continental limits of the United States for the specific time frames and areas of operation cited in Army Regulation 670-1 or appropriate Department of the Army message. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016434C080407
The applicant's record shows that he enlisted in the Regular Army and entered active duty on 8 May 2003. The DD Form 214 issued to the applicant upon his disability retirement also shows that based on the authority and reason for his separation, he was assigned a Separation Program Designator (SPD) code of SFK in Item 26 (Separation Code) and an RE code of 4 in Item 27 (Reentry Code). The applicant's contention that his disqualification should not prevent him from reentering military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016437
The applicant provides a. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Combat Infantryman Badge. Deleting the Vietnam Service Medal from his DD Form 214; and c. Adding the Good Conduct Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with 2 bronze service stars, the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Machinegun Bar (M-60), the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14),...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016441
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Air Medal and the Army Commendation Medal with V Device. His DD Form 214 shows the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), the Bronze Star Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge, and the Purple Heart as authorized awards. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016443
He does not believe he should have been discharged from the Army for "unsuitability." The Board did not determine that the authority or reason for his discharge was in error. A second memorandum, dated 8 February 1978, and better known as the Nelson Memorandum, expanded the review policy and specified that the presence of a personality disorder diagnosis would justify upgrade of a discharge to fully honorable except in cases where there are "clear and demonstrable reasons" why a fully...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016444
He also requests that item 24 (Decoration, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized), of his DD Form 214, be corrected to show the ARCOM (Army Commendation Medal) with "V" Device; the Good Conduct Medal; the Korean Campaign Medals; the Bayonet Infantryman Badge; Unit Citation; and item 30 (Remarks) Civilian Education to show the entry "16." Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states that the Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016493
Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show award of the Good Conduct Medal. 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 during the period 8 December 1967 to 15 July 1970; and b. showing award of the Good Conduct Medal (1st...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016513
Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of military records by the Secretary of the Army, acting through the ABCMR. Evidence shows that the applicants records contain administrative error which does not require action by the Board. The Board determined that administrative error in the records of the individual should be corrected.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016518
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 January 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070016518 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 recognize his service in Iraq. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016519
He also requests that his date of rank (DOR) to major (MAJ) in an active status be changed to 30 June 2003, the date he was promoted to MAJ in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR). This official stated that the applicant's IRR record indicated that he had no active status; therefore, he received no credit warranting an adjustment to his ADL DOR, and recommended the applicant's request for a change to his DOR be denied. As a result, when he was ordered to active duty on the ADL as a MAJ on 15...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016522
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The case was considered by the Board as AR2003093948. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds sustained as the result of hostile action on 19 October 1967 and by showing that is authorized to wear four bronze service stars on his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016523
The applicant requests, in effect, that his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) be corrected in item 3 (Grade) to show his grade as Technician 4th Grade (T/4). The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. A fire destroyed approximately 18 million service members’ records at the National Personnel Records Center in 1973.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016523
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. The applicant provided evidence to show that he held the grade of Technician 4th Grade, but there is no evidence to show that Technician 4th Grade was his permanent grade. However, it would be the Armys position that the applicant held the rank of Technician 4th Grade, albeit only as a temporary appointment, at the time of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016524
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 | 20070016526
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...