ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016539
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 April 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070016539 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. However, the applicant provided an award certificate for the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service during the period March 1968 to September 1968. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016540
There are no orders or other evidence in the applicants military service records that show he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicant contends, in effect, that his request for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge should be reconsidered because he held MOS 11B as his secondary MOS, served in duty MOS 11B, and also served in combat situations during his second tour in the RVN. There are no orders or other evidence to show the applicant was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016544
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 March 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070016544 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The applicants service personnel records contain a Clinical Record Cover Sheet, dated 26 October 1971, which shows he sustained a gunshot wound to his left calf. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016547
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. Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides, in pertinent part, that the National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service for any period between 27 July 1950 through 27 July 1954, 1 January 1961 through 14 August 1974, 2 August 1990 through 30 November 1995, and 11 September 2001 to a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016548
The applicant's records do not show that he requested a transfer to the Retired Reserve. to provide that Army Chief Warrant Officers shall be appointed by Commission. It would now be equitable and just to correct his military records by revoking his discharge order of 12 February 2002, and assigning him to the Retired Reserve effective the same date, with entitlement to retired pay upon his application at age 60.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016550
The applicant requests correction of his Report of Separation from Active Duty (DD Form 214) to show award of the Purple Heart. Records show that the applicant participated in six campaign periods 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 by showing that, in addition to the awards shown on his DD Form 214, his authorized awards include one silver service star and one...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016553
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD) Codes) prescribed the specific authorities (regulatory, statutory, or other directives), the reasons for the separation of members from active military service, and the SPD codes to be used for these stated reasons. Pertinent Army regulations provide that, prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016554
The applicant requests, in effect, that item 12a (Record of Service Date Entered AD This Period) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected. The applicant's military service records and DD Form 4/1 (Enlistment/ Reenlistment Document) show that he enlisted in the Regular Army on 18 January 2001. The evidence shows that the applicant's Date Entered AD This Period was 18 January 2001.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016558
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: a. award of the Army Commendation Medal (1st Oak Leaf Cluster), the Army Achievement Medal (2nd Oak Leaf Cluster), the Good Conduct Medal, the Expert Infantryman Badge, the Air Assault Badge, the Kosovo Campaign Medal, the NATO Medal, the Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-16), and the III...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016559
Item 40 (Wounds) of the applicant’s DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) does not show he was wounded on 3 March 1970. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received on 29 March 1970. 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 Conduct Medal for the period 16 June 1969 through 21 September 1970; b. amending his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016559
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 11 March 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070016559 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. Item 40 (Wounds) of the applicants DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) does not show he was wounded on 3 March 1970. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016565
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 22 May 1975, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he be furnished an undesirable discharge. His brother stated that their brother died in a car accident on 29 November 1974 and their whole family requested that the applicant be at the funeral.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016566
The applicant's records show that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. Evidence shows that the applicants records contain administrative error which does not require action by the Board. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show the awards of the ARCOM; Army Good Conduct Medal first award for the period 23 May 1968 to 22 May 1970; Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation; Republic...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016585C080407
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) in Docket Number AR20070002929, on 14 August 2007. In 1961, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied a request from the applicant for an upgrade of his discharge. The applicant has failed to submit evidence that would satisfy this requirement or that would support amendment of the original Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016586
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 February 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070016586 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 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with the period ending 31 July 1992 be corrected to show award of the Legion of Merit (LOM). The Board determined...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016602C080213
There are no service medical records to confirm this injury. The applicant stated in his appeal that he injured his back while on active duty about 1984. Given the above discussions, voiding the applicants transfer to the Retired Reserve would necessitate changing his records to show he was discharged from the ARNG and as a Reserve of the Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016654
Section 41 (Awards and Decorations) of the applicant's DA Form 20 does not show award of the Purple Heart. Records show the applicant participated in two campaigns during his service in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing award of Valorous Unit Award, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, the Republic of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016675
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 | 20070016676
The applicant states, in effect, that his Official Military Personnel Record (OMPF) contained material error when it was considered by the lieutenant colonel promotion board. This material error was due to the late filing of his Officer Evaluation Report (OER) for the period from 31 January 2006 to 30 January 2007. There is no clear evidence showing that had this report been in the applicant's OMPF at the time of his non-selection for promotion, he would have been selected.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016677
The applicant provides a self-authored memorandum, dated 25 October 2007, addressed to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR); an undated memorandum for record which informed him that financial liability would be assessed against him in the amount of $4,833.00 and that his request for reconsideration was denied; an e-mail, dated 25 October 2007 from a property book officer from Headquarters, 30th Medical Brigade; a self-authored memorandum, dated 27 July 2007, subject:...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016681
He further states that the Army Morning Report should be compared with the Army War Casualty Roster and it should be determined why the two reports differ from one another. Substantiating evidence must be provided to verify that the wound was the result of hostile action, the wound must have required treatment by military medical personnel, and the medical treatment must have been made a matter of official record. By regulation, in order to award the Purple Heart it is necessary to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016735
The applicant requests correction of his Military Record and Report of Separation Certificate of Service (WD AGO Form 53-98) to show award of the Purple Heart. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him a second Bronze Star Medal based on his award of the Combat Infantryman Badge; and b. showing that, in addition to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016745
The applicant has requested a discharge upgrade because, at the time of his service, he was addicted to alcohol and drugs, and because subsequent to his discharge, he has turned his life around. He cites his education and his work with at-risk teens in effect, post-service conduct and achievement yet he provides no evidence in support of these achievements. The applicant had 281 days of lost time due to AWOL.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016748
The applicant states, in effect, that he was promoted to SP5 before he was separated from the Army and requests that his DD Form 214 be corrected to reflect his rank and pay grade as SP5/E-5. Therefore it would be appropriate, to correct his DD Form 214 to show that he was discharged in the rank and pay grade of SP5/E-5. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected: a. by showing the entry "SP5" in item 5a (Grade/Rate or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016750
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 April 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070016750 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. Headquarters, United States Disciplinary Barracks, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas Special Orders Number 99, dated 19 May 1976, shows the applicant was discharged on 19 May 1976, with service characterized as under other than...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016751
The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time of separation shows he completed 2 years, 2 months, and 9 days of active military service. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time of his discharge shows that he was discharged for the good of the service with an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. e. Evidence of record shows that the applicant received an under other than honorable conditions discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016753
On 22 January 1974, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge from the Army under the Expeditious Discharge Program and directed that he receive a General Discharge Certificate. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), then in effect, set forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Individuals discharged under this regulation could be issued a general or honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016759C071029
Roland S. Venable | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant’s adjudged sentence was to be confined for two years and to be discharged with a bad conduct discharge. In pertinent part, it states that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016760
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 April 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070016760 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 Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) to show his military occupational Specialty (MOS) as either 76Y3O (Armorer) or as 13A1O (Ammunition...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016771
It states, in pertinent part, that 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 result of enemy action; that it required treatment by military medical personnel; and a record of this medical treatment must have been made a matter of official record. 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 result of enemy...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016775
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 Vietnam Service Medal. Evidence shows that the applicants records contain administrative error which does not require action by the Board. 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 DD Form 214, his authorized awards...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016782
The applicant has provided new evidence that will be considered by the Board. The FSM's military service records show that he enlisted in the U.S. Army on 28 September 1962. There is no evidence of record that shows the FSM served in the Republic of Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016787
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time when the service member was discharged, required that throughout a qualifying period of service for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal the enlisted person must have had all excellent conduct and efficiency ratings and no convictions by a court-martial. The applicant's records show that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal; however, his DD Form 214 does not show any bronze service stars indicating campaign credit. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016788
Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 also shows that, at the time of the applicant's assignment to the 2d Battalion, 320th Artillery, it was cited for award of the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation for the period 18 March 1968 through 2 May 1970 by DAGO Number 48, dated 1971. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 also shows that, at the time of the applicant's assignment to the 1st Battalion, 321st Artillery, it was cited for award of the Republic of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016793
The applicant requests award of the Air Medal for his service in the Republic of Vietnam. Evidence shows that the applicants records contain administrative error which does not require action by the Board. __________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016797
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her WD AGO 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation, Honorable Discharge) to show the correct date she entered on active duty in the Army of the United States thru the Womans Army Auxiliary Corp (WAAC) and to show the correct total length of her service. Example: United States Army 3 years, United States Marine Corps 3 years. For enlisted members of the WAC who were formally in the WAAC, record specific information concerning...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016802
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 April 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070016802 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 REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Additionally, he has failed to show through evidence submitted with his application matters in mitigation sufficient to warrant an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016821
The applicant requests the narrative reason for separation be changed on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with the period ending 27 February 1980. However, evidence shows the applicant's DD Form 214 was authenticated at the time of his discharge with his signature. The evidence of record shows the applicant was discharged under the provisions of paragraph 13-4b of Army Regulation 635-200 for unsuitability due to personality disorder.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016827C080407
The applicant states, in effect, that in October 2007, he attempted to enlist in the United States Army Reserve (USAR); however, his recruiter informed him that he required a waiver of his RE-3 code to enlist. The DD Form 214 issued to the applicant upon his REFRAD on 4 January 1998, shows he separated under the provisions of Chapter 4, Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of completion of required service, and that he was assigned a Separation Program Designator (SPD) code of MBK and an RE...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016831
The applicant states that she was not promoted to COL, O-6 during the 17 May 2004 Promotion Board. Her record indicated she was not selected for promotion to LTC by the May 2000 Promotion Board when in fact she was selected for promotion to this rank in May 1999 and was promoted on 26 September 2000. In a 4 April 2008 email to the applicant, the Board analyst requested that she forward a fax confirmation to verify the date the 2004 COL AMEDD Selection Board received her documents for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016836
On 25 October 2004, the unit commander advised the applicant that he was recommending his discharge under the provisions of Chapter 14-12c of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) for commission of a serious offense. A discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. Evidence of record shows the applicant was assigned the appropriate RE code of 3 at the time of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016842
Therefore, the applicant is entitled to award of the Purple Heart and correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart for wounds sustained as the result of hostile act on 1 April 1970 while he was serving in the Republic of Vietnam. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to have his records 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 to show award of the Purple Heart for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016843
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 27 June 2006 to show award of the Meritorious Service Medal with First Oak Leaf Cluster. The applicants DD Form 214 for the period ending 27 June 2006 shows the Senior Aviation Badge, the Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award), the Army Achievement Medal (2nd Award), the National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Humanitarian...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016845
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 March 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070016845 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. Therefore, there is sufficient evidence to show his entitlement to 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: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016859
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 April 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070016859 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 13 May 1984 be corrected to show his service in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) during...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016913
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 March 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070016913 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 undesirable discharge, characterized as under other than honorable conditions, be upgraded to a general or an honorable discharge. However, the applicant has not submitted any evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016919
The applicant's DA Form 20 also shows that, although he was awarded a UH-1 Helicopter Repairman MOS, he performed the duties of a Crew Chief from 18 September 1969 until 29 December 1969. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a) amending his DD Form 214 to show that he completed 10 years, 4 months and 4 days of Foreign Service; and b) voiding the entry "67N30 SVC SCHOOL SFCT MAINT" from his DD Form 214 and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016923
Paragraph 3-16 provides guidance on the ARCOM and states, in pertinent part, that it may be awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States who, while serving in any capacity with the Army after 6 December 1941, distinguished himself or herself by heroism, meritorious achievement or meritorious service. In effect, his review of the DA Form 2-1 and his signature on the DD Forms 214 were the applicant's verification that the information contained in his record and on his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016926
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 March 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070016926 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. However, the available evidence of record shows that he was an infantryman assigned to an infantry unit. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was awarded the Army Commendation Medal with V Device.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016949C080407
Rea M. Nuppenau | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. He states he has never received the PH for the wound he received and requests it be awarded at this time. The fact there was medical documentation regarding this treatment, but no entry was made in Item 40 of the DA Form 20 and no PH was awarded would indicate the wound was not received under conditions that supported award of the PH.