ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016950
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 January 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070016950 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 February 2007, the DASEB, in response to the applicant's appeal to remove the GOMOR from his OMPF, determined that the GOMOR imposed on the applicant was unjust and untrue because it penalized the applicant for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016953
The applicant was granted temporary Federal recognition in the PRARNG, as a 2LT/O-1, in the Chaplain Corps effective 21 March 2007. The evidence shows that the applicant's initial Federal Recognition Examining Board recommended him for appointment in the PRARNG in the rank of second lieutenant with an effective date and date of rank of 19 October 2005. As a result, the Board recommends that the state Army Nation Guard records and the Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016954
On 17 October 2005, the applicant's unit commander prepared a memorandum for the commander of the local finance office requesting that collection of the applicant's debt be stopped pending the final disposition of the applicant's application for remission or cancellation of indebtedness. He further confirmed that the applicant had informed and coordinated with his chain of command on all these matters relating to the changes in his dependents status, and that the applicant was told by local...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016956
The evidence shows that the applicant was processed for separation from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 5, paragraph 5-17. The record of non-judicial punishment which is on file in the applicant's OMPF was not placed there on its own but was placed there because it was used, in part, as a basis for his discharge. Applicable regulation states that, once a document has been directed for filing in the OMPF, and the applicant's separation packet appears to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016962
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides page 1 of his 19 June 1981 enlistment contract; his honorable discharge certificate, dated 26 April 1989; and a Statement of Retirement Points, dated 29 October 2007. At this time, there is insufficient evidence that would warrant granting the relief requested.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016963
Part V (Survivor Benefit Plan Election) of this document essentially shows that he was married to the applicant at the time and that he elected SBP spouse only coverage in the reduced base amount of $363.00 which, at the time, provided for an SBP annuity of $199.65 before taxes. There is no evidence which shows the FSM applied for former spouse SBP coverage for the applicant within 1 year of their divorce. The applicant, the former spouse of an FSM, requests that she be paid an annuity...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016965
The applicant requests, in effect, correction to his records to show he retired in the rank and pay grade of sergeant first class (SFC), E-7, instead of the rank and pay grade of staff sergeant (SSG), E-6, with entitlement to back pay and allowances. Based on the fact that the applicant had not completed the required ANCOC prior to 1 April 1997, he was not qualified for promotion at the time; and there is no evidence he was actually promoted to that pay grade. This is also noted that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016966C080407
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant’s record shows he enlisted into the Regular Army and entered active duty on 29 December 1972. However, the regulation does allow the issuance of a general discharge (GD), under honorable conditions discharge; or an honorable discharge (HD), if the separation authority determines it is warranted based on the member's overall record of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016969
The applicant requests, in three separate applications, that the Korea Defense Service Medal and the Driver’s Badge be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and that his separation code (i.e., the separation program designator (SPD)) on his DD Form 214 be changed. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Korea Defense Service Medal and the Driver’s Badge (W) to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016969
The applicant requests, in three separate applications, that the Korea Defense Service Medal and the Drivers Badge be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and that his separation code (i.e., the separation program designator (SPD)) on his DD Form 214 be changed. The applicant provides a letter, dated 14 September 2007, from the National Personnel Records Center noting, in part, that he was authorized the Korea Defense Service Medal; orders...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016975
The following members, a quorum, were present: The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, that her record be corrected to show that instead of being honorably discharged on 3 July 2006, she was medically retired on that same date. The applicant's Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) contains a Medical Record (SF 507), dated 16 June 2005, which indicates a Physical Review Board determined...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016978
Military Personnel Records and advisory opinions (if any). It stated that the applicant had been awarded 10 years of constructive credit for his medical training, residency, fellowship and that he qualified for entry in the Army at the rank of major. The available evidence clearly shows that the applicant was awarded 10 years of constructive service credit and entered the Army as a major.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016982
The applicant requests, that his discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 6 March 1983, the applicant was discharged from service after serving 2 years, 10 months and 10 days of active honorable military service. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016983
The applicant continues that a memorandum for the disqualification of the first award for the Army Good Conduct Medal was erroneously filed in his MPRJ (Military Personnel Jacket Record) and in the performance section of his OMPF. The applicant contends that the memorandum of disqualification, dated 9 February 2001, for the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal, filed in the performance portion of his OMPF should be removed. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070016988
The applicant went on to enlist in the U.S Army Reserve (USAR) on 12 March 1985 for a period of 3 years. Those members who do not meet medical retention standards will be referred to a Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) for a determination of whether they are able to perform the duties of their grade and military specialty with the medically disqualifying condition. The available evidence to include the applicants EERs for the periods 1979-1984 clearly show the applicant was able to perform...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017000
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of appropriate military records to show a reentry eligibility (RE) code which would allow reenlistment. On 17 February 2005, the applicant was informed that he was being recommended for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 15, due to his homosexual admission. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017003
The applicant requests the records of her deceased former spouse, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show that he changed his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage from spouse to former spouse coverage. Therefore, it would be equitable to correct the FSM's records to show he changed his SBP coverage to former spouse coverage after their divorce. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017004
On 12 September 1983, the applicants commander recommended separation from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14, for misconduct due to a pattern of misconduct. There is no indication that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. The record shows that the applicant was counseled on four occasions and had written 20 worthless checks in a 6 month period.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017013
In accordance with Title 10, United States Code, section 1552, the authority under which this Board acts, the Army Board for Correction of Military Records is not empowered to set aside a conviction. However, there is no evidence that indicates the applicant was any less mature than other Soldiers of the same age who successfully completed military service. As a result, there is insufficient basis to upgrade the applicant's discharge to an honorable or a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017022
Scott W. Faught | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show he performed duties as a crew chief. The applicant’s DA Form 20 does not show and there is no other evidence of record to show that he performed duties as a crew chief, and he audited his DA Form 20 shortly before he left Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017022
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 11 March 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070017022 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 he performed duties as a crew chief. The applicants DA Form 20 does not show and there is no other evidence of record to show that he performed duties as a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017026
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show his service in the Republic of Vietnam from 1971 to 1972. 5. Review of the applicants available personnel records shows no evidence that he was assigned for duty in the Republic of Vietnam. 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 | 20070017027
SUPPLEMENTAL RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 February 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070017027 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. BOARD VOTE: __KLW__ __AU____ __RG___ GRANT FULL RELIEF ________ ________ ________ GRANT PARTIAL RELIEF ________ ________ ________ GRANT FORMAL HEARING ________ ________ ________ DENY APPLICATION BOARD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017028
There is no evidence the applicant was assigned to a unit of the 1st Cavalry Division and that he is entitled to additional unit awards, to include the Presidential Unit Citation. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding the individual the Good Conduct Medal, for the period 26 April 1971 to 25 April 1973; the Vietnam Service Medal, with three bronze service stars; and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017029
Item 33 (Appointments and Reductions) of the applicants DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows the applicants last appointed grade was staff sergeant major [SSM/E-9 (P)] in accordance with the Department of the Army Message 864767, dated 20 May 1968. Therefore, the applicant's rank at the time of his retirement was that of a Staff Sergeant Major (SSM) and this rank is correctly shown on his records. With respect to the applicant's rank at the time of entry into the period of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017031
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 April 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070017031 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 item 5a (Grade, Rate or Rank) on his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show the temporary rank of sergeant. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017034
There is no evidence the applicant was awarded the first award of the Good Conduct Medal. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his records to show this unit award. The evidence of record shows that the applicant qualified for award of the Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia), which was approved on 3 January 1992, and his DD Form 214 was corrected to show this foreign service medal on 9 October 1992.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017035
The applicant requests correction of his Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) to show that he was awarded the Purple Heart and the Army Commendation Medal. 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 was awarded the Purple Heart; and b. awarding him the Good Conduct Medal for the period covering 24 April 1968 through 9 December 1969, while serving in the rank of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017036
The applicant requests, in effect, that his first name, social security number, authority and reason for separation, reenlistment code, and date of foreign service in the Republic of Vietnam on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected. The applicant's record shows that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017037
x The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. 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 a qualifying period from 14 June 1965 through 27 March 1968; and b. adding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017038
Evidence of record shows that the applicant was AWOL on 4 April 1974. Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Personnel), in effect at the time, provided that the character of service would be determined only by the member's military record of the current enlistment of current period of service, which record included an individual's military behavior and performance of duty. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to grant this request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017042
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 March 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070017042 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 DD Form 214 that he was furnished shows that he was discharged under other than honorable conditions, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14-12c, for misconduct - commission of a serious...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017044
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 March 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070017044 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 military records are not available to the Board for review. An absence of this duration is serious and there is insufficient evidence to show that the applicant now deserves an upgrade of his undesirable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017048
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 11 March 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070017048 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 4 [Date of Birth (DOB)] of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty), dated 28 January 1975, from 53 06 20 to 51 01 03; and b. The applicant has the burden of proving an error or injustice by a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017049
There are no orders in the applicants military service records that show he was awarded the Purple Heart. The evidence of record shows that the applicant served 13 months in the Republic of Vietnam. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned by: a. deleting from Item 26 of his DD Form 214 the Good Conduct Medal; and b. adding to Item 26 of this DD Form 214 the Good Conduct Medal (2nd Award), Meritorious Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017051
The applicant requests promotion to major (MAJ)/O-4 in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR), effective 20 May 2007, based on his earlier selection for promotion to that grade prior to his separation from the Regular Army on 30 April 2007. The applicants records show that he was selected for promotion. Army Regulation 135-155 also states, in pertinent part, that an active duty officer, who is selected for promotion but removed from the ADL and placed in an active Reserve status prior to promotion,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017053
The evidence shows that the applicant reenlisted for six years on 5 April 1983. The evidence of record shows the applicant was not issued a DD Form 214 when he reenlisted on 5 April 1983 in accordance with the applicable regulation. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by issuing the applicant a certificate of service for the period 19 September 1978 through 4 April 1983 to show that he served honorably and was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017055
The applicant requests, in effect, that his bad conduct discharge be upgraded so he can enlist to serve in Iraq. The applicant states, in effect, he wants his discharge upgraded to allow him to rejoin the military and serve in Iraq. In accordance with Title 10, United States Code, Section 1552, the authority under which this Board acts, the Army Board for Correction of Military Records is not empowered to set aside a conviction.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017058
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, his records should be corrected to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding the applicant the Purple Heart for wounds received in action in Korea on 26 July 1953, and by awarding the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017059C080407
Roland S. Venable | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The record does include a properly constituted separation document (DD Form 214) that identifies the authority and reason for the applicant's discharge. Although the separation authority could issue a general, under honorable conditions discharge (GD) or honorable discharge (HD) if warranted by the member's overall record of service, an UD was normally...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017060C080407
Roland S. Venable | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Chapter 10 of that regulation provides, in pertinent part, that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge may at any time after the charges have been preferred, submit a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. The separation authority could...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017063
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 May 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070017063 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 also states that the Iowa Army National Guard could not find evidence that the FSM was ever provided the opportunity to enroll in the SBP or that he received the forms to complete. The evidence of record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017064
The DA Form 4187-E, dated 13 December 1993, and DFAS Leave and Earnings Statement show the applicant was promoted to the pay grade of E-4 prior to his separation from active duty. The Board further determined that the evidence presented is insufficient to warrant a portion of the requested relief. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to paying the applicant for 25.5 days accrued leave if the audit of his records shows he has already been paid...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017065
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant was discharged on 4 May 1990 with a BCD. The available evidence failed to establish a basis upon which clemency could be granted and upon which the severity of the punishment imposed could be moderated with an upgrade of the applicant's Bad Conduct Discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017072
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of item 32 (Remarks), of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show 2 days lost under section 10 USC (United States Code) 972 instead of 27 days. Section 6 (Time Lost), of his DA Form 24 (Service Record), shows he was AWOL from 26 through 29 October 1961 (4 days), confined from 30 October 1961 through 16 November 1961 (18 days), AWOL from 11 through 13 July (3 days), and from 5 through 6 June 1962...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017074
His record does not show any significant acts of valor during his military service. In his request for discharge, the applicant indicated that he understood that by requesting discharge, he was admitting guilt to the charges against him, or of a lesser included offense that also authorized the imposition of an under other than honorable conditions discharge. The DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) he was issued at the time of his discharge shows that he was discharged for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017076
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show his gender as that of a male instead of a female and his first name as Kori Dade instead of Yolanda. Army Regulation 600-8-104 (Military Personnel Information Management/ Records) prescribes the policies governing the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF), the Military Personnel Records Jacket, the Career Management Individual File, and Army Personnel Qualification Records. Evidence of record shows the applicant enlisted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017079
He also requests correction of his records to show service in Vietnam in addition to Vietnam service awards. There also is no evidence in his service personnel records that show that he was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. There is no evidence in the available records and the applicant has not provided evidence that shows he served in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017083
The applicant provided a U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Command Chronological Statement of Retirement Points, dated 8 June 1999, which shows that he completed 19 years of creditable service for non-regular retirement at age 60. The applicants U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Command Chronological Statement of Retirement Points shows he had 19 qualifying years for a Reserve retirement. The applicant provided a statement from the Battalion Executive Officer of his former unit, who stated that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017087C080407
The DD Form 214 issued to the applicant on 17 June 1965 shows he completed a total of 1 year, 9 months and 24 days of creditable active military service and that he accrued 160 days of time lost due to AWOL and confinement. Army Regulation 635-208, in effect at the time, set forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel who were found unfit or unsuitable for further military service. While the separation authority could grant a general, under honorable conditions...