ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001905
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her two Certificates of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) to show all of her active and inactive duty and overseas service. The evidence of record shows that the applicant initially enlisted in the United States Army Reserve for 8 years on 5 February 1992. The applicants DD Form 214 for the period from 6 April 1996 to 9 March 2004 does not show the applicants prior active duty service of 3 years, 11 months, and 28 days.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001910
When he remarried and added his present spouse as his SBP beneficiary in 2005, DFAS dropped the SBP election. In support of his request, the applicant provides a copy of his Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage, filed 13 December 2002; a copy of their Marital Settlement Agreement, dated 9 October 2002; a copy of a letter the applicant wrote to DFAS, Subject: Correct My Mistake, dated 16 June 2006; a copy of a DD Form 2656-9, Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) and Reserve Component Survivor...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001918C071029
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 July 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070001918 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. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on 17 July 1969; therefore, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001919
The applicant requests correction of his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) to show his rank as sergeant, pay grade E5; discharge date as 29 October 1993; three bronze service stars on his Southwest Asia Service Medal; and award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant had been promoted to sergeant, pay grade E5 prior to his release from active duty. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant served...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001920
This document shows that the authority for the applicants separation was Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b, and the narrative reason for his separation was "Misconduct. This document shows that the authority for the applicants separation was Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b, and the narrative reason for his separation was "Misconduct. The U.S. Court of Appeals, observing that applicants to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) are by statute allowed 15 years to apply...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001925
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DA Form 3713 (Data for Retired Pay), dated 10 June 1993, be corrected to show 4 years of constructive service credit for completing dental school prior to entering active duty. The applicant provides copies of the following documents in support of his application: a. DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) with a separation effective date of 1 September 1966; b. DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) dated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001928
Not to help the situation, the Soldier they sent to get him was continually telling him how bad a Soldier he was. The evidence of record shows the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 10, for the good of the service, in lieu of trial by court-martial. The characterization of service for this type of discharge was normally under other than honorable conditions and the evidence shows the applicant was fully aware of this prior to requesting discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001933
The applicants military records show that he enlisted in the Regular Army for 3 years, on 11 January 1960. On 8 June 1962, the applicant was found guilty of being AWOL from 19 April 1962 until on or about 21 April 1962 and from on or about 4 May 1962 until on or about 10 May 1962. There is no evidence in the applicants records, and the applicant has provided no evidence, to show that he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001937
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 July 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070001937 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 27 November 1989, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's petition to upgrade his discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001943C071029
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 July 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070001943 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. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 shows that, at the time of the applicant’s assignment to the 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry, it was cited for award of the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001944
The applicant's military records are not available for review. There is no available evidence showing that the applicant received medical treatment while in the European Theater of Operations. As a result, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error or injustice expired on 1 January 1950.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001949
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 November 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070001949 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. Section 4 (Chronological Record of Military Service), of the applicant's DA Form 24, Service Record, shows his conduct and efficiency were rated "excellent" for the period 27 March 1958 through 10 June 1958. There...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001954
The applicant requests that her husband's, a deceased former service member (FSM), records be corrected to show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. Neither the three DD Forms 214 encompassing the time period the FSM served in the Republic of Vietnam nor the DD Form 214 issued upon his retirement show award of the Purple Heart. In the absence of evidence that the FSM was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action and treated for those wounds, there is insufficient evidence upon...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001959
The evidence of record also shows that this correction resulted in the applicant being credited with 2 additional days of active service based on his active duty training service during the period 23 24 April 1977. Thus, the applicant provides evidence to substantiate his claim that his DD Form 214, with an effective date of 31 December 1991, does not reflect credit for the 2 days of active duty training during the period 23 24 April 1977. However, the applicants DD Form 214, with an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001961
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. 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: a. awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds received in action against a hostile force on 26 January 1969; b. awarding him...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001965C071029
On 23 February 1982, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge, and directed he receive an UOTHC discharge. There is no indication that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. The evidence of record further shows the applicant voluntarily requested discharge to avoid a court-martial that could have resulted in his receiving a punitive discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001975
Prior service applicants requesting enlistment in the Army who have correct RE codes will be processed for a waiver at their request, if otherwise qualified and waiver is authorized. There is no evidence of record, and the applicant fails to provide evidence, to show that his commanding officer expressed that if the applicant could not deploy overseas he would be separated and receive an unacceptable RE Code. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was separated from the Army based...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070001980
On 7 September 1979, the separation authority directed that the applicant be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14-33b(1), by reason of misconduct - frequent incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities, and directed that the applicant receive an under other than 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070002005
The applicant's military service records contain a copy of Headquarters, Alpha Detachment, 22nd Personnel Services Battalion, Fort Lewis, Washington, Orders 290-060, dated 17 October 2006, that show the applicant was promoted from SPC to SGT, in MOS 15T2O, effective and with a date of rank of 1 October 2006. The applicant's military service records are absent any reduction document or instrument that would account for a change in rank from SGT to SPC during the period 1 October 2006 through...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070002012
The applicant provides a self-authored attachment, dated 25 January 2006; a memorandum, dated 22 April 2005, from the Adjutant of the 88th Regional Readiness Command (RRC) requesting an exception to policy for an antedated reenlistment on him; a DA Form 4836 (Oath of Extension of Enlistment or Reenlistment) which extended his ETS from 9 March 2005 to 7 June 2005; orders, dated 30 August 2004, as amended by orders, dated 3 January 2005, which reassigned him to the United States Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070002022
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was transferred to the Retired Reserve on 6 July 2005 instead of being discharged. The applicant states, in effect, that he elected to be discharged from the United States Army Reserve (USAR) instead of being transferred to the Retired Reserve. The applicant's records do not contain his separation documents that show he requested to be discharged from the USAR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070002031
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that his Reentry (RE) Code 4 be changed so that he may reenlist in the Army. The SPD code of JKK was the appropriate code for the applicant based upon the guidance provided in Army Regulation 635-5-1 for soldiers separating under the provisions of AR 635-200, Chapter 14, for misconduct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070002040
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be placed before an enlisted standby advisory promotion board (STAB) for promotion consideration to the rank and pay grade of master sergeant/E-8. The purpose of the email was to inform the applicant that he was eligible for consideration by the 2006 Master Sergeant Promotion Board. As stated in the advisory opinion from U.S. Army Human Resources Command, St. Louis, Missouri, the applicant's board files contained documentary evidence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070002043
Fields Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show service-connected disability of 40 percent in item 18 (Remarks). For most eligible retirees, that phase-in period will end in 2014 with receipt of full retired pay and disability compensation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070002056
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 30 August 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070002056 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. Army Regulation 600-8-22, as amended, provides that the National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service for any period between 27 July 1950 through 27 July 1954, 1 January 1961 through 14 August...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070002058
The applicant requests correction of his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) to show award of the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, and the Combat Action Badge. Records show the applicant served in the United States Army during a qualifying period for award of the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070002063C080213
The applicant requests that her discharge for disability due to an EPTS (existed prior to service) condition be changed to a medical retirement. The advisory opinion obtained in this case noted that, on 8 December 2004, an informal PEB found that the applicants condition of MS actually began at the time of her first optic neuritis diagnosis in 2000 and that her condition of MS actually began or was incurred at, or prior to, that initial discovery. The Agency cited long-term follow-up...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070002065
The applicant requests, in effect, that his 1 day of lost time and rank be corrected on his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty), dated 1 November 1979. The applicant's records contain a DD Form 214 which shows he was separated from active duty on 11 January 1979, for the purpose of retirement. Evidence of record shows that the applicant's was retired from active duty on 11 January 1979 and placed on the TDRL effective 12 January 1979 with a 30 percent disability rating in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070002068
The applicant contends, in effect, that her discharge document should be corrected to show award of the Defense Meritorious Service Medal and a VA disability rating of 40 percent because the DMSM and VA disability rating were received after her DD Form 214 was signed and, therefore, are not recorded on her discharge document. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal. Therefore, the applicant is not entitled to correction of her...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070002071
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of the gender and name that is recorded in her military service records. The applicants military service records contain a copy of Headquarters, Department of the Army, U.S. Total Army Personnel Command, St. Louis, Missouri, Orders A-06-001186, dated 20 June 1989, that ordered the applicant to active duty. In this regard, the evidence of record shows that the applicants military service records reflect the correct name and sex under which...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070002077
On 29 August 2003, the applicant was discharged in the rank of captain for twice being considered but not selected for promotion to major, Chaplain Corps. Based on the ABCMR's approved recommendation, the applicant was selected for promotion to major under 1996 promotion criteria. At that time the applicant was an ADA Corps officer.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070002080
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 July 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070002080 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Overseas Service Ribbon. However, there is no evidence to show that he served on active duty on or after 1 August 1981.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070002086C071029
The applicant's Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) contains Headquarters, United States Army Support Command, Da Nang General Orders Number 506, dated 27 July 1969, which awarded the applicant the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) for meritorious service during the period September 1968 through July 1969. It states, in pertinent part, that a bronze service star is authorized with this award for each campaign a member is credited with participating in while serving in the RVN. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070002088C071029
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show he is eligible for retired pay at the over 24 rate (i.e., that he served for 24 years and 1 day of service for pay). In 1998, DFAS’s retiree pay summary account statement showed he only had 23 years, 11 months, and 29 days of service for pay. The applicant did not complete 24 years and 1 days of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070002094
On 20 April 2005, the applicant was discharged from the ARNG and as Reserve of the Army in his enlisted status and appointed a Second Lieutenant in the ALARNG effective 21 April 2005. Evidence of record shows he resigned his commission on 3 November 2003 after having served 1 month and 16 days as a Second Lieutenant. As a result, the Board recommends that the State Army National Guard and all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending NGB Federal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070002103
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his Military Education. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief and to excuse failure to timely file. The Board further determined that the evidence presented is insufficient to warrant a portion of the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070002108C071113
William F. Crain | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The reason for the proposed action was the applicant’s wrongful use of Ecstasy, a Schedule 1 controlled substance and the applicant’s choice to drive while under the influence of this drug. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service records or the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070002117C071029
The applicant states, in effect, that while serving in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN), he was injured during an artillery attack. The applicant's Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) is void of orders or any other documents showing the applicant was ever recommended for, or awarded the PH by proper authority while serving on active duty. His record is void of orders or any other documents that indicate he was ever recommended for or awarded the PH by proper authority while serving on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070002123
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge, characterized as under other than honorable conditions, be upgraded to a general discharge. The applicant requests his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070002129C071029
Richard T. Dunbar | |Member | The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, that all awards to which he is entitled be added to his separation document (DD Form 214); and that the entry in Item 17 (Member Was Provided Complete Dental Examination and All Appropriate Dental Services and Treatment Within 90 Days Prior to Separation) be corrected. The instructions for completing Item 14 of the DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070002132
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 31 July 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070002132 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 by removing his former wife's name from item 9b (Nearest Relative) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). Also, the date of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070002141
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show that he served with the United States Army from 1971 to 1973. The applicant is requesting correction of an alleged error or injustice which occurred on 26 April 1974, the date of his discharge. On 12 April 1974, the applicants commander recommended that he be discharged under the provisions of Department of the Army message, subject: Evaluation and Discharge of Enlisted Trainees Before 180 Active Duty Days,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070002142
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 July 2007 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20070002142 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The applicant requests, in effect, that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. However, the DD Form 214 he was issued shows he was discharged under other than...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070002156
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 AR20050004284, dated 22 November 2005. The applicant contends that he is entitled to correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on 24 October 1952; therefore, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070002158
The applicant requests that his under honorable conditions discharge (General Discharge) be upgraded to a medical discharge. The ADRB recommended an upgrade to a General Discharge on the basis of several events in the applicant's record and with consideration to what may have been problems that influenced the applicant to misbehave. The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to a medical discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070002161C071029
The applicant provides a statement from an individual who indicates he was the MEDIC that treated the applicant's wound. The applicant provides a statement from a former service member who served as a platoon sergeant with the applicant during the battle of Nhi Ha. Absent any evidence of record to corroborate the information contained in the third-party statements provided and/or of any evidence that the applicant was awarded the PH by proper authority while serving on active duty, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070002163C071029
He feels the ABCMR did not take into consideration the psychiatric evaluation and the article on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that he submitted. On 9 November 2004, in ABCMR Docket Number AR2004104074, the applicant’s request to upgrade his discharge to honorable, based upon his PTSD and post-service good conduct, was denied. The psychiatric evaluation report revealed that the applicant related that he is often reminded of Vietnam by hearing things which “catch me off guard.” He...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070002174
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. He also states that the Boards reasoning was "bull" with regard to the comment While there were flaws in the process, it appears that the IG was attempting to show that the IG office or its personnel were not immune from punishment or that such conduct was acceptable. With regard to the applicants comments concerning the female sergeant major needing bigger breasts before he would sleep with her, he contends that this comment was made...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070002179
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 AR20060006928 on 31 October 2006. Therefore, the applicants request to correct his records to show that he was awarded the Purple Heart should be granted. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070002185
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart for wounds received in Iraq. He had attained the rank of sergeant, pay grade E5, and had completed 3 years and 14 days of creditable active duty during this period of active duty. 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 received on or about 2 June 2004.