ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001595C071029
Further, the applicant's record shows that during her military service she was recognized with an AAM for her meritorious service between 2 June 1979 and 3 August 1981. Based on the original recommendation of the applicant's unit commander, and on her overall record of service, it would be appropriate to correct her record to show her 13 July 1982 transfer to the USAR Control Group was accomplished Under Honorable Conditions, and to show she was discharged on 30 August 1984, in the rank of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001604
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 July 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070001604 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 AWOL for the period 23-26 May 1968. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on 1 September 1968; therefore, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001605C071029
Item 40 (Wounds) is blank and the PH is not included in the awards listed in Item 41 (Awards and Decorations). However, by regulation, in order to support award of the PH there must be evidence that the wound for which the award is being made was received as a direct result of, or was caused by enemy action. The PH is also not included in the list of awards contained on the applicant's DD Form 214, which he authenticated with his signature on the date of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001608
The applicants military record shows that he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 13 November 1967. There is no evidence, and the applicant has provided none, which would indicate that an injustice will occur if his last name is not changed as requested by him. The Board determined that the evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001609
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show all of his U.S. Army Reserve (active status), and Regular Army service. The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), Statement of Service worksheet, a DA Form 3340 (Request for Regular Army Reenlistment or Extension), a DVA Decision Cover Letter, dated 10 May 2006, a Letter Order from the U.S. Army Reserve, St. Louis, Missouri, a DVA letter (a proposal to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001611C071029
His finance records are not available; however, the available evidence of record shows he received his last pay. There is no evidence of record and he does not provide any evidence to show he was not paid for his last 2 months of service or that he was not paid for unused accrued leave. More than 50 years have lapsed in his case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001630
BOARD DATE: 2 August 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070001630 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 April 1991, the convening authority approved only so much of the sentence as provided for a reduction to private, pay grade E1, total forfeitures, confinement for 12 months, and a bad conduct discharge, and except for that part of the sentence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001634
The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge, characterized as under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC), be upgraded. 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. ____ John N. Sloane________ CHAIRPERSON INDEX CASE ID AR20070001634 SUFFIX RECON YYYYMMDD DATE BOARDED 20070717 TYPE OF DISCHARGE UOTHC DATE OF DISCHARGE 19900515 DISCHARGE...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001641
Powers Member Mr. Edward E. Montgomery Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requested correction of his records to show award of the Air Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding the already-awarded Aircraft Crewman Badge and Bronze Star Medal to his DD Form 214, dated 21 January 1972; and b. awarding the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001655C071029
The applicant requests, in effect, that his record be corrected to show he received two awards of the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM). The applicant's Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) contains Headquarters, 5th Signal Command Permanent Orders Number 34-6, dated 2 May 1989, which awarded the applicant the MSM for meritorious service from 30 May 1985 through 29 May 1989. The applicant's MPRJ also contains a partially legible copy of an MSM Certificate, dated 23 June 1995, which...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001664
Fields Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant reconstructed records do not show what rank the applicant held while on active duty. The Certification of Military Service that the applicant submitted shows that the applicant was a member of the United States Army Reserve.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001665
The applicant requests, in effect, that his bad conduct discharge be upgraded to honorable. He was sentenced to a bad conduct discharge, confinement for 1 year, and reduction to private, pay grade E1. General Court-Martial Order Number 188, Headquarters, United States Army Armor Center and Fort Knox, Fort Knox, Kentucky, dated 7 November 1997, provided that the United States Army Court of Criminal Appeals by opinion of the Court, dated 10 January 1997, set aside the findings of guilty of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001670
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his record to show that he was medically retired by reason of a physical disability with a 50 percent disability rating. In summary the opinion stated that the applicant's petition requests his condition of migraine headaches be considered as being incurred while he was entitled to basic pay and that he be retired due to a physical disability which did not exist prior to entering the service with a 50 percent disability rating. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001674
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 July 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070001674 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, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001683
The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The applicant's military records show that he entered active duty for training as a member of the Kansas Army National Guard on 20 November 1975. The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001685
Although the DD Form 2656 identifies the applicant's spouse by name and date of birth, it does not show it was authenticated by the spouse as indicated in Section XI (SBP Spouse Concurrence). Considering the evidence and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law and regulations, it is concluded that the spouse's concurrence on the DD Form 2656 was not obtained on or after the date of the applicant's election. In order to justify correction...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001690
The applicant requests, in effect, changing his last name and his service entry date on his last DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The applicant's records contain a DD Form 1343 (Notification of Change in Service Member's Official Records), dated 25 April 2003, that shows his last name was changed; however, this form contains incorrect information in Items 10 through 19. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001692C071029
He was honorably released from active duty on 24 September 1962. On 27 October 1964, the applicant was discharged, in pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 for unfitness, with an undesirable discharge, characterized as under other than honorable conditions. As a result, the Board further determined that there is no evidence provided which shows that it would be in the interest of justice to excuse the applicant's failure to timely file this application within the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001698C071029
During its original review of the case, the Board determined that the regulatory burden of proof necessary to support award of the PH had not been met because there was no evidence of record confirming the applicant was wounded in action, or that he was treated for a combat related wound by military medical personnel. Therefore, based on the preponderance of the evidence, it would be appropriate and serve the interest of equity and justice to award him the PH for being wounded in action in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001699
The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his dishonorable discharge to a general under honorable conditions discharge. General Court-Martial Order Number 32, dated 14 December 1992, shows that the convening authority approved the first court-martial finings and sentence except for that part of the sentence extending to a dishonorable discharge, will be executed. The applicant's contention that his dishonorable discharge should be upgraded to a general under honorable conditions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001705
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 July 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070001705 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 item 26a (Non-Pay Periods Time Lost [Preceding Two years]), of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), which shows the entry "6APR71 ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001706C071029
The applicant submitted an application that included a request that his record and separation documents be corrected by adding all awards to which he was entitled on 13 October 1994. The applicant's Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) is void of any orders or other documents showing that the applicant ever completed EIB certification or that he was awarded the EIB or a Driver's Badge by proper authority at anytime during his military service. By regulation, in order to support award...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001707C071029
(Specific Option/Program Enlisted For), of the DD Form 1966/3, shows the applicant enlisted for, among other options/incentives, payment of his student loans under the SLRP. AR 601-210, paragraph 6-5.v., states the guidance counselor will ensure applicant's higher educational loan(s) qualify for loan repayment if selecting the Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) option. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001714
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 August 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070001714 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. If RCSBP Option B or C is elected, there is a Reservist Portion cost added to the basic cost of the SBP to cover the additional benefit and assured protection had the member died prior to age 60. No changes could be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001733
The applicant's records show that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. Records show that the applicant participated in the three campaigns during his service in Vietnam. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned to show award of the Purple Heart on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001741C071029
The applicant requests, in one application, in effect, that item 12f (Foreign Service) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 3 April 2005 be corrected to show he completed 1 year, 1 month, and 4 days of foreign service. The applicant provides his DD Form 214 for the period ending 3 April 2005; unit action orders, dated 30 January 2004, with a by-name Annex A; active duty orders, dated 30 November 2003; release from active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001746
Table 2-1 (DD Form 214 Preparation Instructions) of the Separation Documents regulation, in effect at the time of the applicant's discharge, contains item-by-item instructions for completing the DD Form 214. There is also no evidence of record showing the applicant was awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, which was an authorized award for service in Somalia in support of Operation Restore Hope during the period 5 December 1992 to 28 February 1995. The evidence of record shows the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001764C071029
Richard T. Dunbar | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows he completed a total of 4 months and 25 days of active military service during the period of active duty covered by the DD Form 214 (18 August 1975-12 January 1976). The evidence of record confirms that prior to the period of active duty service the applicant began on 20 March 2005, he had previously...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001766
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 July 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070001766 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 7 June 1969, the applicant was discharged accordingly. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001773
The applicant's records show that his military servicing personnel officer attempted to clarify his constructive credit at the time of his appointment in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard (PAARNG). Evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant was awarded a Masters of Physician Assistant Degree in August 1999 from Duquesne University which was prior to his initial appointment date. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001779C071029
The applicant requests, in effect, that DA Forms 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, UCMJ), dated 12 August 2003 and 9 September 2003, be removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF); that his rank of sergeant (SGT) be restored; that the $1974.00 taken from his pay be refunded; that his 30 September 2005 discharge from the United States Army Reserve (USAR) be revoked; that he be issued an antedated enlistment contract that will allow his medical processing through the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001786
The memorandum shows that the applicant requested transfer of the 21 June 1979 Article 15 from the performance portion to the restricted portion of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The applicant contends that the court-martial currently filed on the performance section of his OMPF should be removed or transferred to the restricted section of his OMPF because it has served its intended purpose. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001788
The evidence clearly shows that the applicant served on active duty for a total of 22 years, 8 months, and 13 days and had 22 years, 9 months and 23 days of creditable service for retired pay. Therefore, her records should be corrected to show that she had 22 years, 8 months and 13 days of active duty creditable for retirement. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. Reissuing her retirement letter to correct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001803
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge, or a general discharge. On 16 December 1965, the applicant's commander recommended that the applicant be discharged under the provision of Army Regulation 635-208 (Personnel Separation).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001805
This document indicates the applicant was being considered for separation for misconduct. However, there is no evidence in the applicant's records or military medical documentation that shows he was unable to perform his military duties. In addition, evidence of record shows that United States Army Reserve Command Orders 186-061, dated 7 July 1992, discharged the applicant from the USAR under the provisions of Army Regulation 135-178 by reason of misconduct with a characterization of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001822
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 2 August 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070001822 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 add his military occupational specialties (MOS) 19K1O (Armor Crewman) and 77W1O (Water Treatment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001823
The applicant requests, in effect, that the records of her deceased spouse, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he elected to participate in the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) for spouse coverage. On 13 November 2006, the Defense Finance and Accounting Service informed the applicant that because her application for SBP benefits was not received within the 6-year time limit for filing claims against the United States, her application was denied. There is no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001825
The applicant contends that she is entitled to correction of her records to show that she was honorably discharged from military service. The applicant's records show that on 18 September 2006, she was found physically unfit due to chronic left hip pain with onset about 1 June 2006, during BCT and also sustained a femoral neck non-displaced stress fracture. As a result, the applicant's DD Form 214 is correct as currently constituted and there is no basis to grant the applicant's request to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001834
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 July 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070001834 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 award of the Bronze Star Medal and the Combat Action Badge. Headquarters, Combined/Joint Task Force 76, Permanent Orders Number 205-082 dated 24 July 2006...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001839C071029
On 14 September 1989, the separation authority approved the applicant's separated under the provisions of chapter 11, Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of ELS unsatisfactory performance and conduct, and directed the applicant's service be described as "Uncharacterized". On 19 September 1989, the applicant was separated accordingly. The record also shows the applicant's service was described as uncharacterized as a result of her being separated while in an ELS.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001840C071113
On 4 May 2006, the Office of Service Members’ Group Life Insurance, the administrator of the TSGLI Program, informed the applicant that his TSGLI case was disallowed, because the medical documentation submitted did not support loss of ADLs for 60 days. The TSGLI program was established by Congress to provide relief to Soldiers and their families after suffering a traumatic injury. The Board noted the applicant’s disagreement with responses to his TSGLI claims; however, evidence of record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001844
The applicant requests that his bad conduct discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) provides for separation of enlisted personnel with a bad conduct discharge based on an approved sentence of a general court-martial imposing a bad conduct discharge. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear, that the record is in error or unjust.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001849C071029
The applicant requests that the Bronze Star Medal, the Combat Action Badge, and two Overseas Service Ribbons be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 29 April 2005. The available evidence of record shows the applicant met the eligibility criteria for award of one Overseas Service Ribbon for his 12- month tour of duty in Iraq. There is no other available evidence of record to show whether the applicant served in any other...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001851C071108
Richard T. Dunbar | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that his Separation Program Designator (SPD) be corrected. The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or discharge from Active Duty) be corrected by showing that he is eligible for 180 days of TRICARE [a regionally managed health care program for active duty and retired members of the uniformed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001852C071029
David K. Haasenritter | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that his separation program designator (SPD) code on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be changed to a code that would not require recoupment of the unearned portion of his Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) or that the debt be waived. DFAS stated recoupment of the SRB was based on his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001855C071029
The applicant requests, in effect, that his record be corrected to show his entitlement to the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Civil Actions Honor Medal (RVNCAHM) First Class Unit Citation, RVN Gallantry Cross (RVNGC) with Palm Unit Citation, 2 or 3 bronze service stars with his Vietnam Service Medal (VSM), additional awards of the Air Medal (AM) based on 1033 or 1487 of flight hours, and all additional awards to which he may be entitled based on his RVN service. The applicant provides the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001893
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 Commendation Medal and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation. Army Regulation 672-5-1, in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who had completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001898
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart for wounds received in the Republic of Vietnam. The applicant states that he was wounded on 17 February 1970 while in the Republic of Vietnam. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show that, in addition to the awards shown on his DD Form 214, his authorized awards include the Meritorious Unit commendation, three...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001900
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. Individuals who had qualified for award of the Vietnam Service Medal or the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and were evacuated prior to completing six months of service due to wounds resulting from hostile action were entitled to award of the Vietnam Campaign Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001902
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 Air Medal and Bronze Star Medal, and to show only one oak leaf cluster on his Army Commendation Medal with V Device. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was awarded three Army Commendation Medals, two of which were for heroism. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...