ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018718
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 June 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070018718 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides a letter, dated 3 March 2008, from him to his Member of Congress; a letter, dated 4 March 2008, from the applicants Member of Congress to the Army Review Boards Agency; a DA Form 7531 (Checklist and Tracking Document for Financial Liability Investigations of Property Loss); two letters, dated 14 November 2006 and 12 June 2007, from the applicant; a DA...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018729
In his request for discharge, the applicant indicated that he understood that by requesting discharge, he was admitting guilt to the charge against him, or to a lesser included offense that also authorized the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge. On 14 August 1974, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he be issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. There is no indication that the applicant applied to the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018734
The applicant requests, in effect, that she be given Non-Physician Board Certification Pay (NPBCP) for the period 1 September 2003 to 30 April 2004. The applicant's military records show that she was commissioned as a captain in the Army Nurse Corps (ANC), U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) on 8 October 1999 and ordered to active duty, effective 8 July 2000, for a period of 4 years. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was fully eligible for NPBCP during the period 1 September 2003 until...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018748
The applicant states I was not considered for selection to CW5 as a 420A Military Personnel Technician, although 420A is my primary MOS and I was in the promotion zone of consideration. On 1 April 2008, the Warrant Officer Branch, USAHRC-STL, confirmed to the Board analyst that the applicant's primary MOS is 420A and his additional MOS is 270A. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Evidence of record shows that the applicant was not considered for promotion to CW5 based on the information that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018753
Powers Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests correction of his military records to show that he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal. The evidence of record clearly shows that it was the commanding generals intent to downgrade the award recommendation to an Army Commendation Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018765
The applicant requests, in effect, that all of his Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) rated disabilities be approved for Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC). There is no evidence in the available record and the applicant has not provided evidence which shows that he sustained a VA Rated disability as a direct result of armed conflict, specially hazardous duty, training exercises that simulate war, or caused by an instrumentality of war. Without evidence to establish a direct,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018769
The applicant requests, in effect, that all of his Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) rated disabilities be approved for Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC). There is no evidence in the available record and the applicant has not provided evidence which shows that he sustained a VA Rated disability as a direct result of armed conflict, specially hazardous duty, training exercises that simulate war, or caused by an instrumentality of war. Without evidence to establish a direct,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018770
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. Therefore, he is entitled to award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal and correction of his military record to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Good Conduct Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018776
The applicant provides his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), with the period ending 13 December 2006; a Standard Form (SF) 600 (Chronological Record of Medical Care), dated 27 March 2005; an undated Serious Incident Report; a DA Form 2173 (Statement of Medical Examination and Duty Status), dated 30 March 2005; two DA Forms 2823 (Sworn Statement), with dates 28 March 2005 and 31 March 2005; an undated memorandum from the 467th Engineer Battalion; two DA Forms...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018778
The applicant requests, in effect, that the already-awarded Bronze Star Medal and the Army Commendation Medal be added to her DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Item 13, of the applicant's DD Form 214, incorrectly shows that she was awarded the Korean Service Medal. The evidence shows the applicant was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and a second Army Commendation Medal, in effect, the Army Commendation Medal, with oak leaf cluster.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018787
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 Item 17c (Date of Entry) of his 23 February 1972 separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending Item 17c of his 23 February 1972 DD Form 214 by deleting the current entry and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018799
The applicant requests correction of his Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge (WD AGO Form 53-55) to show his military occupational specialty as a "glider troop" instead of "supply clerk." The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. Item 33 (Decorations and Citations) of the applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 includes award of the Glider Badge, Combat Infantryman Badge, and a Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018800
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 28 February 1975, the applicant reaffirmed his allegiance to the United States of America and pledged to complete alternate service. On 28 February 1975, the applicant was discharged, with an undesirable discharge and a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions, under the provisions of PP 4313.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018802
While assigned in Korea, the applicant reenlisted on 25 April 1975 for a period four years. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the AFEM to his DD Form 214 for the period ending 3 April 1981. The Board further determined that the evidence presented is insufficient to warrant a portion of the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018803
The applicant states that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and he believes that he is entitled to award of the Bronze Star Medal based on his award of the CIB. The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. He was awarded the Korean Service Medal with two bronze service stars, the Parachute and Glider Badges, the United Nations Service Medal and the CIB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018809
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) to show award of the Driver and Mechanic Badge with Driver-W Bar and the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal. The applicant provides copies of her DD Form 214, award orders [Driver and Mechanic Badge], and supporting documentation for award of the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal. The available evidence clearly shows that the applicants company commander...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018811
To date, the Marine Corps has not received United States Army concurrence to allow these units to accept the Navy Unit Commendation. Information obtained from the United States Army Human Resources Command, Military Awards Branch, on 13 March 2008 reveals that, to date, the Marine Corps has not received United States Army concurrence to allow the Army units to accept the Navy Unit Commendation. In view of the foregoing, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018814
However, he only served with this unit for 24 days, and there is no evidence in the applicant's military records which conclusively shows that this unit engaged in active ground combat while he was assigned to it, or that he was personally present and engaged in ground combat. While the sincerity of the applicant's claim to entitlement to award of the Combat Infantryman Badge is not in question, there is no evidence in the applicant's military records, and the applicant failed to provide...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018818
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicants DD Form 214 does not show the award of the Combat Infantryman Badge or the Army Good Conduct Medal. The applicant's military personnel records show he participated in three 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 amending the applicant's DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018819
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge (UD) be upgraded to honorable. 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. The applicants records show that he accepted NJP on two occasions for serious acts of misconduct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018822
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 May 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070018822 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show award of the Good Conduct Medal, 4 bronze service stars for wear on his Vietnam Service Medal, and the "Device (1960)" for wear on his Vietnam Campaign Medal. In addition, the applicant is authorized to have the Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018825
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 May 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070018825 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Based on his service and campaign participation in the RVN, the applicant is entitled to the RVNGC with Palm Unit Citation and 2 bronze service stars with his VSM. Therefore, it would be appropriate to add these awards to his record and separation document at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018826
The applicant, as the widow of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests that her husbands records be corrected to show an unspecified citation given to the 672nd Amphibian Tractor Battalion. The FSMs military records are not available to the Board for review. There is insufficient evidence which indicates the FSMs unit, 672nd Amphibian Tractor Battalion, was cited for any unit awards or citations during World War II.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018828
The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier request to correct item 8 (Reason and Authority for Separation) of the DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) for the period ending 23 February 1951 of his deceased brother, a former service member (FSM), to show he was discharged from an enlisted status to accept a battlefield commission. Army Regulation 615-365 (Enlisted Personnel, Discharge Convenience of the Government), in effect at the time,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018840
A. W. Analyst The following members, a quorum, were present: Mr. T. K. Chairperson Mr. J. L. P. Member Mr. D. T. Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. On 29 April 1987, the applicant's commander recommended that he be separated from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, before his ETS with a general, under honorable conditions discharge. At that time, he could have provided a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018841
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 8 November 1972, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he be issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018842
Therefore, it would be appropriate to award the applicant the first award of the Good Conduct Medal based on completion of qualifying service ending with the termination of a period of Federal military service and correct his record to show this award. With respect to award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, evidence of record shows that the applicant completed his entire military service at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018844
AR 672-5-1, in effect at the time of the applicant's separation provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. Based on the evidence in this case, the applicant is not entitled to award of the Purple Heart and to have it added to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018855
The applicant requests, in effect, that Item 3a (Grade, Rate or Rank) of his separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected to show sergeant (SGT)/E-5. The applicant states, in effect, he was a SGT/E-5 when he was discharged from military service. _ ___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 | 20070018857
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 9 July 1974, the applicant was honorably discharged. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018862
The applicant requests that his Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) be corrected to show that he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal (First Oak Leaf Cluster). On 4 February 1972, Headquarters, U.S. Army Engineer Command, Vietnam General Orders Number 203 was published awarding the applicant the Bronze Star Medal (First Oak Leaf Cluster) for meritorious service in the Republic of Vietnam from 10 March 1971 to 9 March 1972. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018863
The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Auto Rifle Bar. Army Regulation 672-5-1, in effect at the time, provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. There is no evidence in the available records and the applicant did not provide evidence that shows he held an infantry specialty or was personally present and under hostile fire...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018865
The applicant requests, in two separate applications, a review of his military records to determine if he is entitled to receive additional awards and decorations that are not currently reflected on his Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214), and to determine if the grade, rate or rank and pay grade reflected on his DD Form 214 is correct. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018866
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her service in Southwest Asia as 1990 11 29 to 1991 06 25 instead of "1991 10 01 to 1992 06 25. 2. She was subsequently ordered to initial active duty for training on 15 November 1974. In view of the foregoing evidence, it appears that the applicant served in Southwest Asia from 2 January 1991 to 25 June 1991 and is therefore entitled to correction of her record to show...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018873
The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general or an honorable discharge. 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. The applicant contends that his undesirable discharge should be upgraded to a general or an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018875
Item 5a, of the applicant's DD Form 214, shows he was serving in the rank of Sergeant, on the date of his discharge. Item 5b, of the applicant's DD Form 214, shows he was serving in pay grade, E-5, on the date of his discharge. In view of the foregoing, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request for a correction to his DD Form 214 to show he was discharged from active duty in the rank and pay grade, Staff Sergeant, E-6.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018879
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. It appears the applicant met the eligibility criteria for the first award of the Good Conduct Medal for the period 11 February 1970 through 14 September 1971 based on completion of a period of qualifying...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018880
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 May 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070018880 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. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018886
The regulation also states, in pertinent part, that for first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950, a period of service of less than 3 years but more than 1 year qualifies for award of the GCMDL. The evidence of record also shows that the applicant is entitled to be awarded the VUA, the RVNGC w/Palm Unit Citation, the RVNCAHM-FC Unit Citation, and one silver service star for wear on his already-awarded VSM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018890
x The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant states, in effect, he is no longer on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) and would like his RE-4 code changed accordingly based on his honorable discharge. Although a PDES packet containing the specific facts and circumstances surrounding the applicant's medical separation processing is not on file, the record does contain a properly constituted DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018891
The applicant states that he was only married to his current former spouse for 6 years and that he had married her after he retired. On 6 September 1994, the applicant completed an SBP Election Change (DFAS-IN Form 20-238) in which he designated his SBP benefit coverage be changed from spouse to former spouse and he named his last spouse as his former spouse. The law provides that when an election of former spouse coverage is voluntary, that election may be changed when the member...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018894
This document shows that, at the time of the applicant's assignment to the 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, it was cited for award of the Valorous Unit Award for the period 1 May through 29 June 1970 by Department of the Army General Order (DAGO) Number 43, dated 1972. Evidence shows that the applicants records contain administrative errors which do not require action by the Board. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018895
The applicant requests that item 12c (Net Active Service This Period) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 13 October 2005 be corrected to show that he completed 1 year, 4 months, and 3 days. Item 12c on the applicants DD Form 214 for the period ending 13 October 2005 shows the entry, 0000 04 03. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Evidence of record shows the applicant served 1 year, 4 months, and 3 days of active duty during the period...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018896
The applicant's military service records contain a copy of an ADAPCP Progress Report, dated 23 February 1983. On 28 February 1983, the applicants unit commander notified him that separation action under the provisions of chapter 9, Army Regulation 635-200, was being initiated on him because of his alcohol rehabilitation failure. On 28 March 1983, the appropriate authority approved the separation action on the applicant and directed that he receive a discharge under honorable conditions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018898
x The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. In addition, Department of the Army General Order Number 8, dated in 1974, authorized the award of the RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation to all personnel assigned to the RVN from 8 February 1962 through 28 March 1973. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Army Commendation Medal,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018899
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show that he was promoted to chief warrant officer two with a date of rank of 15 April 2007. A warrant officer one must complete a minimum of 2 years service for promotion to chief warrant officer two; have completed the Warrant Officer Basic Course; and have passed an Army Physical fitness test within 12 months of the effective date of promotion. The evidence clearly shows that the applicant was appointed as a warrant officer...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018905
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, for award of the Vietnam Service Medal. However, the evidence of record shows that this item does not accurately document his total active duty service outside the continental limits of the United States for the period covered by the DD Form 214. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show he completed 3 years, 11 months, and 12 days foreign service during this period.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018909
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 March 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070018909 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 unit was cited in general orders for award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, and the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018922
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 AC98-06959 dated 15 July 1998. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. In the absence of such evidence, there is insufficient basis to grant award of the Purple Heart in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070018925
On 22 October 1976, in a pretrial agreement, the applicant agreed to plead guilty to a violation of Article 134, assault with the intent to commit robbery, provided that the convening authority approved a sentence of no more than a bad conduct discharge and confinement at hard labor for no more than 20 months, but with no agreement as to forfeitures or reductions. On 13 January 1977, the Staff Judge Advocate, in a written review for the convening authority, summarized the evidence and trial...