ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004894
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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period from 18 October 1966 to 11 October 1968; and b. showing that, in addition to the awards shown on his DD Form 214, his authorized...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004917
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 June 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080004917 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 15 March 2007, the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower & Reserve Affairs) approved the applicants involuntary separation and directed he be discharged from the Reserve of the Army with his service characterized as under other than honorable conditions and that he be reduced to Private, E-1. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004922
The applicant provides copies of his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214), VA Rating Decisions, Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) Proceedings and Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) Proceedings with associated documents, and his Enlisted Record Brief. In a VA Rating Decision, dated 3 April 2006, the VA increased the applicants rating for PTSD from 50 to 70 percent disabling. The available evidence clearly shows that the applicant was medically disabled and was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004923
Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned reentry codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge. The evidence of record shows the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct-serious offense, and was issued an under other than honorable discharge. The applicant's RE Code of "4" is not consistent with the Separation Code and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004924
He further states he entered active service on 12 October 1988 and was discharged from active duty on 20 February 2000. The applicant provides two DD Forms 214 for the periods ending 20 February 2000 and 27 May 1975; a letter from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, The Adjutant General of Pennsylvania, Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Military Personnel Support Branch; his National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) for the period ending 16...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004925
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 2 October 1973, the applicant accepted NJP under Article 15, UCMJ for disobeying a lawful command on two separate occasions on 17 September 1973. On 18 January 1974, the applicant was discharged from active duty under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10 for the good of the service with an undesirable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004926
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 22 July 1983, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he be issued an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions 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 | CY2008 | 20080004927
Accordingly, he was discharged on 24 May 1979. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. There is no evidence in the applicant's record that shows the applicant's misconduct was a result of his military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004929
Counsel claims that moreover, even after the OSRB took action, the contested report still contains procedural and substantive errors that include the fact the applicant was not permitted an opportunity to respond to an investigation conducted on him under Army Regulation 15-6, the results of which formed the basis for the OER in question, and the relief was predicated on an inaccurate and unjust assertion that the applicant violated a General Order (GO) and local policy. However, the first...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004932
The applicants records show that he was entitled to the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal based on his service in Vietnam from 25 June 1965 through 3 January 1966. The applicants records show that he was entitled to the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal based on his service in Vietnam from 25 June 1965 through 3 January 1966. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to; a. award two bronze service stars to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004933
In a memorandum, dated 13 January 1989, the applicant was advised by a general officer that he was required to show cause for retention on active duty because of substandard performance of duty, as evidenced by his release from the 60th Ordnance Company due to unsatisfactory performance, his permanent disqualification from the PRP, and his inability to separate his personal life from his professional life. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004937
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's Retiree Account Statement, dated 7 June 2006, shows that a premium for RCSBP coverage for child(ren) only had been deducted from his retired pay. He completed the DD Form 1883 by electing dependent child only coverage, Option C. 2.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004938
The evidence of record shows that the applicant served a qualifying period for award of the Korea Defense Service Medal. Therefore, there is sufficient evidence that shows the applicant served in Korea during this period and is thus entitled to award of the Republic of Korea War Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the Korea Defense Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004939
The applicant requests, in effect, that the records of her deceased husband, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he enrolled in the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) for immediate spouse coverage (Option C) and that she be provided a SBP annuity based on the FSM's death. The FSM's records were lost by the ILARNG and are not available through the NPRC, which would indicate that even if the FSM had properly completed and submitted a DD Form 1883 within 90 days of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004942
The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge under honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 6 April 1967, the applicant was honorably discharged after serving 10 months and 10 days of honorable active service. This program, known as the DOD Discharge Review Program (Special) (SDRP), required, in the absence of compelling reasons to the contrary, that a discharge upgrade to either honorable or general be issued in the case of any individual who had either...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004943
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states, in effect, his discharge wasnt issued for the reason stated in the attached letters dated 29 August 1974 and 13 September 1974. The applicants contention he should have been issued a medical discharge and/or discharged for medical reasons is not supported by the evidence.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004955
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080004955 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence of record shows the applicants discharge proceedings were conducted in accordance with law and regulations applicable at the time and the character of the discharge and the narrative reason for separation is commensurate with the applicant's overall record of military service. ___________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004958
He completed 9 months and 24 days of active military service during the period under review. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. There is no evidence of record which indicates the actions taken in his case were in error or unjust; therefore, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004960
The applicant stated he understood that if his request were accepted, he could be discharged under other than honorable conditions and furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. The evidence of record shows the applicant was discharged under the provisions of AR 635-200, Chapter 10, for the good of the service, at his request. The characterization of service for this type of discharge is normally under other than honorable conditions and the evidence shows that the applicant was aware...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004963
The applicant's Enlisted Qualification Record (DA Form 20) shows he served in the RVN for 4 months between June and September 1969. On 24 February 1977, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) voted to upgrade the applicant's discharge to a general, under honorable conditions discharge (GD), under the provisions of the Special Discharge Review Program (SDRP) and Presidential Proclamation 4313. Notwithstanding the initial upgrade of his discharge under the SDRP based on his service in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004965
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States (DD Form 214) to show award of the Combat Action Ribbon (sic) [Combat Infantryman Badge]. The applicant's military records are not available for review. Therefore, his records should be corrected to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004967
His record does not show any significant acts of valor during his military service. This form further shows he completed 2 years, 4 months, and 10 days of creditable active military service and had 144 days of lost time due to AWOL and confinement. Furthermore, there is no evidence in the applicant's records, and the applicant did not provide substantiating evidence that shows his long and repeated patterns of misconduct and indiscipline were the result of his age.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004969
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. He is, therefore, entitled to correction of his records to show these unit awards. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing the entry "17 Mar 49" in item 9 (Date of Birth) of his DD Form 214; and b. awarding the applicant the Combat Infantryman Badge; the Good Conduct Medal, for the period 28 June 1968 to 17 June 1969; one...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004971
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of Item 13a (Character of Service) of his 19 January 1968 separation document (DD Form 214). Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) prescribes the separation documents that must be prepared for Soldiers on retirement, discharge, release from active duty service, or control of the Active Army. The evidence of record confirms that the approving authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of AR 635-212, for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004975
The applicant requests that his discharge be upgraded. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. His service from 6 September 1977 until his first reenlistment on 18 March 1981 is not reflected on his DD Form 214 either in item 12a or in item 12d although his prior inactive service in the DEP is properly reflected in item 12e.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004977
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his record to show award of the Meritorious Service Medal with First Oak Leaf Cluster, Presidential Unit Citation, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Army Achievement Medal, and the Valorous Unit Award. The applicant's contentions that his record should be corrected to show award of the Meritorious Service Medal with First Oak Leaf Cluster, Presidential Unit Citation,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004979
The evidence shows that the applicant held an infantry MOS and was assigned duties as a rifleman and assistant gunner with an infantry unit; however, there is no evidence, and the applicant provided none to show he served in active ground combat while assigned to an infantry unit serving in Vietnam. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004981
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 08 May 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080004981 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 August 1997, the applicant was counseled by his commanding officer that action would be initiated to discharge him from the service for homosexual conduct under the provisions of chapter 15 of Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004982
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. Special Orders show that the applicant was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge which is not shown on his records; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this award. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004983
The applicant requests that the awards she received in Korea be added to her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). On 4 August 2003, the applicant was recommended for award of the Army Achievement Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding her the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 13 June 2002 through 1 March 2004; and b. adding the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004987
The applicant states, in effect, that the Bronze Star Medal and the Air Medal that were awarded to him for service in Vietnam were issued with the wrong selective service number and were not listed on his DD Form 214. The evidence shows the award certificates provided by the applicant show a different service number than the one he was issued and served with. He has provided no evidence, and there is none in the available records, to show that an error occurred or that the number shown on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005002
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show that he was awarded the Purple Heart and Combat Infantryman Badge. There is no evidence that the applicant was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge while he served in Vietnam. Evidence shows that the applicants records contain administrative error which does not require action by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005007
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he was awarded two Purple Hearts. The applicant's DD Form 214 for the period ending 31 July 1986 shows he was awarded Army of Occupation Medal (Germany), the Army Commendation Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the National Defense Service Medal 1st Oak Leaf Cluster, the Legion of Merit, the Purple Heart, and the Armed Forces Reserve Medal. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005009
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states, in effect, that he served in combat in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) in an infantry military occupational specialty (MOS), and now requests to be awarded the CIB. The applicant's DA Form 20 shows he served in the RVN from 27 May 1968 through 22 May 1969.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005010
The applicant requests, in effect, that his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) be corrected to show that he was discharged at the expiration of his term of service (ETS) instead of showing that he was placed on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL). After a number of reexaminations, a formal PEB convened on 5 March 1997 to determine whether the applicant should be separated from the Army for unfitness. It provides, in pertinent part, that the DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005011
The applicant provides a supplemental letter, dated 29 February 2008; his reply to notification of medical disqualification; his discharge orders from the USAR Ready, dated 30 March 1988; his notification of medical disqualification, dated 18 December 1987; his request for continuance on active duty, dated 28 August 1987; a response to his request for a waiver; a denial of his request for a waiver; his request for a delay for the appeal of the MEB proceedings; two MEB proceedings, dated 20...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005012
Another platoon sergeant stated what when it came to performing his job as a Chaparral Squad Leader and caring for the needs of his Soldiers, the applicant(s performance) was of the highest standards. Army Regulation 635-40 governs the evaluation for physical fitness of Soldiers who may be unfit to perform their military duties because of physical disability. He provided numerous statements of support with his appeal indicating he daily demonstrated his Soldier skills; that his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005014
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show that he declined Servicemembers Group Life Insurance (SGLI) and to refund his payments for the period from 1996 to 2004. The evidence submitted by the applicant shows that he did not want SGLI coverage. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant properly requested to decline SGLI coverage on 12 December 1998.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005018
The applicant states, in effect, that he was awarded the Army Achievement Medal on three different occasions and his DD Form 214 reflects being awarded only one medal. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was awarded the Army Achievement Medal on three different occasions. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show the third award correctly known as the Army Achievement Medal, 2nd Oak Leaf Cluster, and to have this award added to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005030
In his request for discharge, the applicant indicated that he understood that if his request for discharge is accepted, he may be discharged under other than honorable conditions and furnished an Under Other Than Honorable Discharge Certificate. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time of his discharge shows that he was discharged for the good of the service with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, provides that an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005031
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that his general discharge under honorable conditions be upgraded to honorable. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005033
The applicant requests, in effect, that his general discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The evidence of record shows that the applicant had a pattern of misconduct which was evident by his two Article 15s, under the UCMJ. The evidence of record clearly shows that it has been more than 15 years since he received his general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005035
General Orders Number 00267, Headquarters, 196th Infantry Brigade, Vietnam, dated 29 December 1971, awarding him the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service in connection with military operations against a hostile force on 1 August 1971. c. General Orders Number 00049, Headquarters, 196th Infantry Brigade, Vietnam, dated 23 November 1971, awarding him the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious achievement in connection with military operations against a hostile force during the period 14...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005046
The applicant requests that his general discharge under honorable conditions be upgraded to fully honorable. On 11 January 1991, the applicants company commander initiated action to separate him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for misconduct pattern of misconduct. He requested consideration of his case by a board of officers and appearance before such a board if a discharge under other than honorable conditions was recommended.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005053
The applicant provided an award certificate and Headquarters, 101st Airborne Division General Orders Number 432, dated 19 April 1968, which shows that he was awarded the Purple Heart, for wounds he received in action on 27 March 1968, while serving in Vietnam. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Bronze Star Medal; however, it was omitted from his DD Form 214. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005054
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. Regrettably, at this late date and with the available evidence it cannot be determined that the applicant met the eligibility criteria for award of any bronze service stars on his Parachutist Badge. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005056
The applicant requests correction of his Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) to show his rank as private first class, pay grade E-3; award of the Good Conduct Medal, Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge, and the Driver and Mechanic Badge for all of the vehicles he was qualified to operate; and to be paid for 5 days of accrued leave. His DD Form 214 shows that his rank was private, pay grade E-2; that he had been paid 5 days of accrued leave;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005058
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Vietnam Service Medal is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. The evidence of record shows that the applicant served in Vietnam for over a year yet the theater where he performed his foreign service is not identified on his DD Form 214, and the awards he earned for his service in Vietnam are not listed on his DD Form 214. As a result,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005059
The applicant states, in effect, that the reason for his discharge did not pertain to his duty in the Army. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. The Army discharged the applicant with an undesirable discharge in accordance with regulations in effect at the time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005060
The applicant requests, in effect, that the records of her deceased spouse, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he elected to change his Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) from "Children only" coverage to "Spouse" coverage. She was provided an application to submit to this Board. Regrettably, based on the evidence, the applicant is not entitled to a correction of the FSM's records to show he elected to change his RCSBP election from "Children only" coverage to...