ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018318
The applicants service personnel records show the SSN 2-- 5- 3---. Evidence of record shows the same SSN was used at the time of the applicants enlistment and his placement on the TDRL. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20070018318 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20070018318 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018319
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. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence that would warrant adding this unit award to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018320
In addition to the awards listed on the DD Form 214, the applicant is authorized award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, the Meritorious Unit Commendation, and to wear two bronze service stars on his Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that, in addition to the awards listed on the DD Form 214, the applicant is authorized award of the Republic of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018325
On 13 January 1987, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service in accordance with chapter 10 of Army regulation 635-200 and directed she receive an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate and be reduced to private/E-1. The DD Form 214 she was issued at the time of her discharge shows that she was discharged for the good of the service with an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions character of service. Furthermore,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018328
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 May 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070018328 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 items 12a (Date entered AD [active duty] This Period) and 12c (Net Active Service This Period) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018333
There are no general orders that show the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart; there is no evidence in his service personnel records that shows that he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action or treated for such wounds; and the applicant's name is not listed on the Vietnam Casualty Roster. Evidence of record shows that the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018334
The applicant states, in effect, the date of entry on his DD Form 214 is incorrect. The applicant's military personnel record contains a DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record - Armed Forces of the United States) that shows in Item 41 (Oath of Enlistment) he enlisted in the Regular Army on 2 November 1964 for a period of 3 years. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending Item 17c of the applicant's DD Form 214 to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018335
The applicant's record shows that the applicant was almost 19 years of age at the time of his discharge. The applicant's military service records show that he was separated on 9 January 1980, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-33b for frequent involvement in incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authority with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. _ ___X____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018337
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 requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with the ending period 1 February 1992 to show award of the Southwest Asia Service Medal and the Kuwait Liberation Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018340
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The available evidence shows the applicant was ordered to active duty to complete her Initial Active Duty for Training (IADT) on 11 August 1978. The applicant's record contains a DD Form 214 that documents the applicant's 3 months and 12 (sic) days of active duty service from 11 August 1978 through 22 November 1978 in Item 18c.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018344
The applicant states, in effect, that he served honorably on active duty in the Regular Army for 3 years from 25 October 1963 through 24 October 1966, and should have been awarded the AGCM for this qualifying period of honorable active duty service. The evidence of record confirms the applicant completed 3 years of active duty service from 25 October 1963 through 24 October 1966, at which time he was honorably REFRAD, in the rank of SGT. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018345
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. Although the Korea Defense Service Medal was not created or authorized until well after the applicant's release from active duty, he is authorized this award; therefore, it would be appropriate to also include this award on his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018347
The applicant's record shows that on 11 July 2004, he was appointed a 2LT in the United States Army Reserve (USAR) in specialty 65D (Physician's Assistant), and granted Federal Recognition in that grade and specialty in the Army National Guard (ARNG). The evidence of record shows that the applicant should have been awarded 2 years of constructive service credit based on his master's degree, and appointed in the grade of 1LT instead of 2LT. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018352
There are no general orders in the applicant's records that show he was awarded the Purple Heart. The applicant contends that he is entitled to award of the Purple Heart for being exposed to Agent Orange while serving in the Republic of Vietnam. Evidence of record shows that the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018354
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show his correct social security number (SSN). This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. This Board action will be filed in his military records so a record of the SSN he currently uses will be on hand.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018357
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of Item 18 (Remarks) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), to show he received Casual Pay $46,484.90 instead of Separation Pay $56,978.34. 2. But the Veterans Administration (VA) would not pay him his monthly disability check because his DD Form 214 shows he was discharged with separation pay instead of casual pay. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was not recommended for continuation in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018359
It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement or discharge. The DD Form 214 is a "snapshot in time" and is a reflection of the applicant's record of active Army service at the time of his separation from active duty. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant served any active service prior to his entry on active duty as an officer on 2 June 1976.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018362C080407
The applicant's Enlisted Qualification Record (DA Form 20), which was prepared upon his entry on active duty, also lists an Army Service Number in Item 1 (Name and Service Number), and does not include a SSAN. The evidence of record also confirms that based on his service and campaign participation in the RVN, the applicant is entitled to the PUC, RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, and 2 bronze service stars with his VSM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018366
It explained, in pertinent part, that members separated under this provision who had a local bar to reenlistment with less than 18 years of service would be assigned the RE-3 code. By regulation, members separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 16-5b, with an SPD code of KGF, based on a locally imposed bar to reenlistment would be assigned the RE-3 code. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant was separated by reason of a locally imposed bar to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018381
Item 24 of the applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. Evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing award of the Good Conduct Medal (1st Award), the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal-First Class, two awards of the Meritorious...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018385
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge, characterized as under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC), be change to an honorable discharge or general, under honorable conditions, discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018387
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 May 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070018387 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides: a. e. A VA Form 21-4138 (Statement in Support of Claim), signed on 25 June 2007. f. A 9 April 2007, Nation Personnel Records Center (NPRC) letter.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018388
There are no orders or other evidence in his records authorizing award of this decoration to the applicant. In the absence of proper award authority for this decoration, the applicant may request award of the Medal of Honor under the provisions of Section 1130 of Title 10, United States Code. 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 Bronze Star Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018390
The applicant's military personnel record shows he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 27 October 1966. The First Hospital Company Evacuation Manifest and the Republic of Vietnam Casualty Roster provides sufficient evidence to grant the applicants request for 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 awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds incurred in the Republic of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018391
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was ordered to active duty under the provisions of Title 10 United States Code (10 USC) 12302 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). The applicant provides copies of orders to active duty, DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award), and DA Form 4980-5 (Certificate for the Bronze Star Medal) as documentary evidence in support of this application. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018405
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 May 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070018405 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. 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, the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018406
The evidence of record does show that he was assigned in Belgium and the Republic of Korea for a total overseas service of 3 years, 10 months, and 4 days. Therefore, his records should be corrected to show this award. 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 the Korean Defense Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018409
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. 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 action; that the wound required treatment by military medical personnel, and a record of this medical treatment must have been made a matter of official record. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018412
The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge (UD), characterized as under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC), be upgraded to an honorable discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The applicants discharge proceedings appear to have been conducted in accordance with law and regulations applicable at the time of his separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018413
The applicant's military records are not available for review. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: There is no available evidence of record and the applicant has not provided any evidence, showing that he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for either meritorious achievement or service during his military service. Therefore, the applicant's request for correction of his record to show that he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal should be denied.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018414
The applicants medical records show he was treated for a fractured ankle on 29 May 1969. This medal was awarded by the Government of Vietnam to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam during the period 1 March 1961 through 28 March 1973. Evidence shows that the applicants records contain administrative errors which do not require action by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018419
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be awarded additional constructive credit and that his date of rank (DOR) to captain (CPT) be adjusted to 24 November 2004. The applicant states that he was appointed as a chaplain and he should have been credited with 3 years of service credit plus an additional 2 years, 4 months, and 25 days of prior commissioned service credit based on Army Regulation 135-100 (Appointment of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the Army), paragraph 3-7. Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018429
The applicant requests, in effect, that the records of her deceased husband, a former service member (FSM) be corrected to show that he elected to change his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage from "None" to "Spouse only" coverage upon marriage. The applicant states, in effect, that the FSM completed the DD Form 1883 (Survivor Benefit Plan Election Certificate) in 1995 when he was unmarried, electing no coverage since he was single at the time. When the FSM received his 20-Year Letter on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018436
Item 5 (Overseas Service) on the applicants DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) shows he served in Korea from 22 June 1997 to 21 June 1998. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states that the KDSM is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. Evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded primary MOS 19D2O on 22 June 2001.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018442
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, that Item 12f (Foreign Service) and Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his 11 January 2001 Separation Document (DD Form 214) be corrected. The evidence of record also fails to provide any indication that the applicant served in combat or was recommended for or awarded the CIB by proper...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018447
Item 18 (Remarks) of the applicant's DD Form 214 does not show his service in Southwest Asia from 29 September 1990 to 28 March 1991 or his service in Kuwait/Iraq from 7 August 2005 to 9 September 2005. Evidence of record further shows that the applicant also served in Kuwait/Iraq for a period of 33 days, from 7 August 2005 to 9 September 2005. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the entries "SERVICE...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018451
x The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Item 38 (Record of Assignments), DA Form 2-1, shows the applicant served at only two installations while he was on active duty Fort Polk and Fort Hood. This regulation also provides that there is no statute of limitations on requests for award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018452
Based on the completion of 2 years minimum time in grade (TIG), his promotion eligibility date (PED) for captain was 28 September 2002, upon consideration and selection by a position vacancy board (PVB). In an advisory opinion, dated 12 February 2008, the Chief, Special Actions, DA Promotions, HRC, St. Louis, stated, that the applicant was considered and selected for promotion to captain by the 2004 RCSB, with a civilian education waiver. It is concluded that since the applicant could not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018455
The applicant requests Item 12b (Separation Date This Period) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 7 September 1995 be corrected to read 1998 09 07 (7 September 1998) instead of 1995 09 07 (7 September 1995). Item 12b of the applicant's DD Form 214 contains the entry 1995 09 07. Therefore, it is appropriate to correct Item 12b of the applicant's DD Form 214 to read 1998 09 07.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018461
On 18 December 2001, the State AG reviewed the proceedings of the FEB which was conducted to determine the professional qualification and potential for continued aviation service of the applicant. Paragraph 6-5, of the same Regulation, states that FEBs shall be processed according to the following conditions: (a) the president of the FEB must convene the FEB within 30 days of their appointment; (b) the president of the FEB should complete and send a report of the proceeding to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018462
x Member 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. In the absence of the applicant's administrative separation packet under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, it is presumed the proceedings were conducted in accordance with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018469
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 May 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070018469 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. Although the applicant requested award of the EAME Campaign Medal, his WD AGO Form 53-55 shows this medal as an authorized award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018477
The applicant provides a self-authored statement submitted as his Congressional Inquiry and a prior self-authored letter to another Member of Congress, dated 12 June 2002, with enclosures that were reviewed by the Board during its original consideration of the case, in support of his application. He also states in a letter to another Member of Congress on 12 June 2002, that although he had the required 15 years of service, the military was contending he did not have enough time to retire. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018484
The applicant's military personnel record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army on 13 August 1965 for a period of 3 years. The applicant has the burden of proving an error or injustice by a preponderance of the evidence. The regulations in effect at the time provided for the administrative reduction of individuals who failed to complete WOFT to the grade held at the time of enlistment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018486
The applicant provides a witness statement from a former fellow Soldier, dated 19 October 2007. There is no evidence in the applicant's service personnel record that shows he was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action in Korea. There are no orders in the applicant's service personnel records that show he was awarded the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018489
The applicant requests correction of her Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) findings to show that her medical condition was aggravated by military service and, in effect, medical retirement. The applicants doctor performed a meta-analysis of her medical records and concluded that her condition was exacerbated by her service; b. before a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) can rule that a Soldiers permanent disability was not caused by military service, the MEB must make specific conclusions based...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018491
Public Law 103-337, enacted 5 October 1994, allowed SBP insurable interest participants whose beneficiary is not their former spouse to voluntarily terminate their participation in the SBP. Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Force Management Policy) memorandum, subject: Sections 637 and 638 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1995, Public Law 103-337, October 5, 1994, Changed Provisions of the Uniformed Services Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), dated 17 March...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018492
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star Medal with V Device, the Navy Marine Corps Commendation Medal, and the Combat Action Ribbon. On 7 April 2006, by memorandum, addressed to the Director, National Personnel Records Center, the Chief, Military Personnel Division, West Point, New York, requested the applicants DD Form 214, dated 15 March 1991, be corrected by issuing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018493
A separation is described as entry-level with service uncharacterized if processing is initiated while a Soldier is in entry-level status, except when characterization under other than honorable conditions is authorized under the reason for separation and is warranted by the circumstances of the case. The "JRB" Separation Code is the correct code for Soldiers separating under chapter 15 of Army Regulation 635-200, Homosexual Conduct (Admission). Evidence of records shows that the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018494
The following members, a quorum, were present: The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. In effect, his signature was his verification that the information on the WD AGO Form 53, to include the grade and highest grade held entries, was correct at the time the separation document was prepared and issued. The passes and identification cards provided by the applicant, while indicating he was a SGT, were locally issued documents,...