ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017324
It also states, in pertinent part, that the DD Form 214 will be prepared for all personnel at the time of their retirement, discharge, or release from active duty. Evidence of record shows that the applicant enlisted for, trained in, and was awarded MOS 26W. Therefore, the entry in Item 23a of the applicant's DD Form 214, dated 9 September 1969, is correct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017326
The applicant requests his promotion date to Chief Warrant Officer Four (CW4) be backdated to, in effect, 9 March 2007, the date he became eligible for promotion. To be considered for Federal Recognition and concurrent Reserve of the Army promotion following State promotion to fill a unit vacancy, an ARNG warrant officer must be in an active status and duty MOS qualified; be medically fit in accordance with AR 40-501 and meet the height and weight standards prescribed in AR 600-9; have...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017328
On 12 June 1975, in a pretrial agreement, the applicant agreed to plead guilty to both charges provided that the convening authority approved a sentence of no more than a bad conduct discharge, confinement at hard labor for 2 years, total forfeitures and reduction to pay grade E-1; and that charge two which set forth other offenses was dismissed upon the court's acceptance of the applicant's guilty plea to the charges. On 14 August 1975, the Staff Judge Advocate, in a written review for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017332
The applicant served in Iraq for more than 30 consecutive days during a qualifying period of service for award of the ICM, and is therefore eligible to apply to have his GWOTEM converted to the ICM. Therefore, he is entitled to award of the ICM, and also correction of his military records to show the award of the ICM and the removal of the GWOTEM. ___ XXX ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017333
The applicant's DD Form 214 lists his awards as the Bronze Star Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with "1960" Device. With corrections recommended above, Army Regulation 635-5 should be complied with and the applicant's awards should be listed, in order of precedence without abbreviations, as: the Bronze Star Medal, the Air Medal with Numeral 3, the Army Commendation Medal, the Good...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017334
x The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The evidence shows that the applicant was release from active duty in the rank of Specialist Third Class (Temporary) on 7 January 1956. The applicant was promoted through the enlisted ranks and on the date he was transferred from his Reserve unit to the Retired Reserve, he had attained the rank and pay grade, Sergeant First Class, E-7.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017337
On 8 July 1971, the major general serving as Commander, U.S. Army Training Center, Infantry and Fort Lewis, Fort Lewis, Washington, approved the applicants request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 10, for the good of the Service, directed that the applicant be reduced to the lowest enlisted grade, and issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. The applicant's military service records contain a DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged under other than...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017339
The applicant's military service records are not available to the Board for review. It states, in pertinent part, that the Purple Heart is awarded to any member who has been wounded or killed in action. 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 for exemplary conduct, efficiency, and fidelity for the period 23 October 1943 to 13 June 1945; and b. adding to Item 29 of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017348
The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge, characterized as under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC), be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The applicant states, in effect, that he received an UOTHC discharge for misconduct. The applicant's contentions and additional statement were considered; however, they do not support or provide a basis to upgrade his UOTHC discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017350
The applicant provides his DD Form 214 with the period ending 30 July 1952; four letters of support; Headquarters Army Service Unit Provisional Group Special Orders Number 173, dated 25 July 1952; a U.S. Army Honorable Discharge Certificate, dated 29 July 1952; a Certification of Military Service, dated 4 February 2004; a WD AGO Form 21 (Enlistment Record), dated 5 October 1948; a Standard Form 88 (Report of Medical Examination), dated 24 July 1952; and a 6-page VA Psychiatric Progress...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017354
x The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. 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 reason for discharge. However, RE code 3 is the appropriate RE code for a Soldier separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c for misconduct - commission of a serious offense.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017357
The PEB determined that the applicant was physically unfit for duty and recommended that he be separated with severance pay with a combined rating of zero percent. 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 reason for discharge. However, RE code 3 is the appropriate RE code for a Soldier separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-40, paragraph 4-24b(3) for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017387
The applicant requests, in effect, that her records be corrected to show she reenlisted for 6 years and for a reenlistment bonus of $15,000. At the time of the applicants reenlistment on 26 August 2005 the law did not provide for payment of a reenlistment bonus to a Selected Reserve member who had completed 16 or more years of total military service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending her 26 August...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017389
He states that he was told by his commanding officer to make sure that he did not write any more letters. However, there is no evidence in the available record, nor has the applicant submitted any evidence that shows he was reduced in pay grade as a result of letters that he wrote to the Office of The Judge Advocate General. He had NJP imposed against him on two other occasions which did not result in his being reduced in pay grade.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017394
The applicant's military service record contains a copy of a DA Form 2627-1 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, UCMJ [Uniform Code of Military Justice]), dated 30 November 1971. The applicant's military service record contains a copy of his DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged on 7 June 1972, under other than honorable conditions, in accordance with the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 10, for the good of the Service and issued Separation Program Number (SPN) 246....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017398
The applicant provided the following additional documentary evidence in support of her application: a. DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, UCMJ), dated 12 September 2006; b. DA Form 2627-2 (Record of Supplementary Action Under Article 15, UCMJ), dated 25 October 2006; c. DA Form 2166-8 (Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Report), dated 5 December 2006; d. Extract of Army Regulation 27-10 (Military Justice), dated 16 November 2005; e. Two Memorandums for Record (MFR), dated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017402
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017432
The Board recommended that all Department of the Army records of the applicant be corrected by amending his enlistment contract to include the sentence, If an enlistment bonus is accepted by the official processing you for enlistment as payable under the Cash Enlistment Bonus Program and the Government fails to verify that the Soldier actually is eligible and such failure results in nonpayment of the bonus, the Army Board for Correction of Military Records may pay the bonus, at its sole...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017437
It states that this credit provides a person who begins commissioned service after obtaining the additional education, training, or experience required for appointment, designation, or assignment as an officer in a health profession, with a grade and date of rank comparable to that attained by officers who begin commissioned service after getting a baccalaureate degree and serve for the period of time it would take to obtain the additional education. By law and regulation, CSC is awarded at...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017461
The following members, a quorum, were present: The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant states, in effect, that his DD Form 214 does not include the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) and Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM) in Item 13, and does not include the Special Forces Assessment and Selection and the American Language courses in Item 14. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017465
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. The applicants records clearly show that he distinguished himself in the performance of his duties during his initial 3 year period of service as evidenced by award of the Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, and Parachutist Badge. As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017467
The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214; a letter, dated 22 October 2007, from the National Personnel Records Center; his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record); his general orders for award of the Air Medal; his award certificate for award of the Air Medal; a listing of named campaigns in Vietnam; and a listing of campaign and unit awards for the 2nd Battalion and 3rd Battalion of the 14th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017488
The applicant requests that item 30 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 9 November 1970 be corrected to show he served in Vietnam from 17 April 1969 through 16 April 1970. The evidence of record shows he served in Vietnam from 17 April 1969 through 16 April 1970, not through 16 April 1960. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017497
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Bronze Star Medal and that he was a Ranger with the 88th Infantry Division during his service in World War II (WW II). The evidence of record shows that the applicant served a qualifying period for award of the World War II Victory Medal and the American Campaign Medal. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his military records to show three bronze service stars to be affixed to his already-awarded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017501
There are no general orders in the applicants record to show he was awarded the Purple Heart. Evidence of record shows that the applicant participated in 3 campaigns during his service in the RVN. 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 ARCOM to his DD Form 214; b. awarding the applicant the AGCM (First Award) for the qualifying period of 17 October 1966 16 October 1969 and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017508
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states that the Republic of Korea War Service Medal (ROKWSM) is awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who served in Korea and adjacent waters between 25 June 1950 and 27 July 1953. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the CIB effective 17 July 1953, while serving in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017509
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. The applicant provides copies of his DD Form 214, and his medical records showing treatment for his injury. Evidence shows that the applicants records contain administrative error which does not require action by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017514
City of Conneaut, Applicants Performance Evaluation and/or Review, dated 15 January 2000. f. Tab 6, contains the following evidence: 1. The applicants DD Form 214 shows that he was discharged on 12 June 1981, under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), with an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge character of service. There is no evidence in the available records that shows the applicant was undergoing family problems at the time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017516
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 June 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070017516 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provided a copy of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), dated 30 April 1993, and a statement, dated 11 October 2007, by his former supervisor, in support of his application. However, there is no evidence in the available record and the applicant did not provide substantiating evidence that shows he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017517
Hence, by way of example, had the FSM been on active duty and had sufficient service for a regular retirement, the applicant's annuity would be calculated as if he received a disability retirement in the grade of MAJ. It states in pertinent part that in the case if members who entered the uniformed service prior to 8 September 1980, the annuity for purposes of section (c) (1) for a member described in 10 U.S. C. 1448 (d) (1) (A) (iii) is calculated based upon the grade held by the member at...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017518
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Bronze Star Medal. Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant's DD Form 214, lists his awards as the National Defense Service Medal, Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze service star, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with "1960-" Device. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017520
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. It stated that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940 and, for the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less than 3 years but more than 1 year. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017523
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) to show award of the Army Good Conduct 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 additional to the awards shown on his DD Form 214, that his awards...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017527
The applicant's DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), issued at the time of his release from active duty (REFRAD) shows, in Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) that he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, Air Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with (M-14) Rifle Bar. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017529
The applicant requests that item 7a (Place of Entry into Active Duty) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show he entered into active duty from Portland, Maine. Item 7a of his DD Form 214 shows he entered active duty from Portland, Oregon. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by correcting item 7a of his DD Form 214 to show he entered active duty from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017531
However, his DD Form 214 shows that he was discharged on 7 January 1981 under the provisions of chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) by reason of "Frequent involvement in incidents of discreditable nature with civil or military authorities" with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. A discharge under other than honorable conditions is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017532
Records show the applicant participated in three campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam. Evidence of record shows the applicant arrived in Vietnam on 15 November 1969 and he departed on 22 November 1970 (a total of 1 year and 7 days). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the entry, NVAL in item 22c on his DD Form 214; b. adding the entry, 1 0 7 in item 22c; and c. adding the Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017535
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 March 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070017535 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 military documents that are on file in the applicants OMPF (Official Military Personnel File) show he served and was separated from active duty under the first name of Jaime instead of the name Jimmy. The evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017538
He further states that he would like to meet the Board. 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 AR20060007141, on 30 November 2006. The applicant requested a personal appearance before the Board; however, since there is sufficient evidence on the record to fully consider this case, a formal hearing is not warranted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017539
The applicant requests that the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the CIB and the BSM. 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 20 September 1967 through 26...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017540
Specifically, counsel presents the following arguments: a. the Board erred in denying the applicant his CMB based on a determination that he was not assigned or attached to a medical unit of company or smaller size that was organic to an infantry unit of brigade, regiment, or smaller size and that the word or is a mutually exclusive criterion that does not require the unit of attachment or assignment to be organic to an infantry unit; b. the medical officers statement and evidence that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017541
The applicants military records do not show that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. While the sincerity of the applicant's claim to entitlement to award of the Purple Heart is not in question, there is no evidence in the applicants records, and the applicant failed to provide any evidence which shows that he was wounded in action, that he was treated by military medical personnel at the time for wounds received in action, and that this medical treatment was made a matter of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017543
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. There are no orders in the applicant's available service personnel records awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge. It is acknowledged that the applicant may have participated in enemy attacks; however, the evidence of record shows that while serving in the European Theater he was assigned and performed in a Quartermaster Service Company which regrettably makes him ineligible for award of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017544
Paragraph 8-7b(4)1 of Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that on or after 18 September 2001, medical personnel assigned or attached to, or under operational control of any ground Combat Arms unit (not to include members assigned or attached to Aviation units) of brigade or smaller size, who satisfactorily performed medical duties while the unit is engaged in active ground combat, provided they are personally present and under fire, are eligible for award of the Combat...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017545
The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214 and DA Form 20. The regulation, in effect at the time, provided that the total active duty outside the continental limits of the United States for the period covered by the DD Form 214 and the last overseas theater in which the service was performed would be entered in item 22c. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017546
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. The applicant states, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty) should be corrected to show he served during Operation Desert Storm/Desert Shield. The applicants records show that he was promoted to SGT/E-5 on 10 January 1993, after the completion of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017547
There also is no evidence in his service personnel records that shows that he was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) lists the unit awards received by units serving in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected: a. by awarding the applicant the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017549
The applicant requests, in effect, that her record be corrected by removing her name from the titling block of a U. S. Army Criminal Investigation Command (USACIDC, also known as CID) Report of Investigation (ROI). The applicant continuously served in the Army until she was honorably released from active duty by reason of completion of required service on 19 June 2006. By law and regulation, titling only requires credible information that an offense may have been committed.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017551
Counsel states, in effect, that he is providing a letter from the applicant's commander that clearly shows the last official notification received by the applicant was his commander's recommendation for his retention in the Army. Paragraph 3-4 of the separations regulation, states, in pertinent part, that when the notification procedure is required for separation, the commander will notify the Soldier in writing of the following: (1) basis of the proposed separation, including the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070017552
The available evidence further shows that he received nonjudicial punishment and was reduced in rank and pay grade to Private, E-1. On the date the applicant was released from active duty, he was serving in the rank and pay grade, Private, E-2; however, his DD Form 214 was prepared to show he was serving in the rank and pay grade, Private First Class, E-3. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to correctly...