ARMY | BCMR | CY1995 | 9510653C070209
The applicant states, in effect, that he has never received an RRB or a selective reenlistment bonus (SRB) and according to his career counselor he should have received at least an RRB. There is no evidence in the available records to show that the applicant was ever authorized or ever received any bonus entitlements. RECOMMENDATION: That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected to show that the individual concerned was entitled to receive an RRB...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1995 | 9510654C070209
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be changed to show that his rank and pay grade at the time of his discharge on 30 November 1994 was Sergeant First Class (SFC), pay grade E-7, vice Staff Sergeant (SSG), pay grade E-6; and that this form be changed to show award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) 3d oak leaf cluster (OLC), vice ARCOM 2nd OLC. Total Army Personnel Command (PERSCOM) order number 21-37, dated 8 November 1994,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1995 | 9510673C070209
The applicant contends that he should have an honorable discharge as he never received a general or special court-marital or spent time in confinement, PURPOSE: To determine whether the application was submitted within the time limit established by law, and if not, whether it is in the interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file. The applicants record indicates that a board of officers was convened on 16 October 1957. The time for the applicant to file a request for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1995 | 9510676C070209
At one point, her former roommate, who had been discharged, came to Fort Carson where she and the applicant engaged in oral sex. During the CID investigation, the applicant made a sworn statement that she was homosexual and had performed oral sex with another female soldier in her barracks room in Korea and at Fort Carson. who engages in unnatural carnal copulation with another person of the same or opposite sex .
ARMY | BCMR | CY1995 | 9510678C070209
APPLICANT REQUESTS: Correction of appropriate military records to show a reentry eligibility (RE) code which would allow enlistment. A new DD Form 214 was prepared by the records custodian indicating that the applicant was honorably discharged on 27 April 1984, in pay grade E-1, under chapter 4, Army Regulation 635-200 (expiration of term of service); that he had completed 2 years, 11 months, and 28 days active military service; that he had reentry codes of RE-3B and RE-3C; and that he had...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1995 | 9510701C070209
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his military records be corrected to show that he was held prisoner by the hostile government of Syria from 9 September 1972 to 31 October 1972 and that he be awarded the Prisoner of War (POW) Medal for this period of detention. Army Regulation 600-8-22, Military Awards, provides in pertinent part, that the POW Medal is to be issued only to those U.S. military personnel and other personnel granted creditable U.S. military service, who were taken prisoner and held...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1995 | 9510708C070209
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214, Report of Transfer or Discharge, be corrected to reflect that he was awarded the Purple Heart. The applicants medical records reflect that on 21 June 1970 he reported to the battalion aid station supporting his unit in Vietnam for treatment of a fragment wound to his left hand. Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides, in pertinent part, that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1995 | 9510712C070209
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that he be retained in an active Reserve status and that he be reconsidered for promotion to the rank of captain after he receives at least one additional officer evaluation report from his Reserve unit. Paragraph 4-4a of that regulation provides, in pertinent part, that members of the Army Reserve will be removed from an active status and discharged or transferred to the Retired Reserve (if eligible), within 90 days after the board reports its findings, for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1995 | 9510722C070209
The applicant himself stated that he did not desire a medical examination for separation from active duty. Six days after his release from active duty he underwent a medical examination for the purpose of enlisting in the Army National Guard and was determined to be medically fit for enlistment. The Army must find unfitness for duty at the time of separation before a member may be medically retired or separated.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1995 | 9510724C070209
APPLICANT REQUESTS: Correction of appropriate military records to show a reentry eligibility (RE) code which would allow enlistment. Pertinent Army regulations provide that, prior to discharge or release from AD, individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge. They are required to process a request for waiver under chapter 4, Army Regulation 601-210 (RA and Army Reserve Enlistment Program).
ARMY | BCMR | CY1995 | 9510726C070209
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That the diagnosis for which he was rated during his physical evaluation board (PEB) be corrected to major depression and his disability rating be increased accordingly. APPLICANT STATES: That the condition for which he was rated, cyclothymia (a condition characterized by a predisposition to alternating moods of elation and mild depression) had never been mentioned anywhere in his medical records until his PEB. He contends that his mental health records were received by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1995 | 9510727C070209
APPLICANT STATES: He was diagnosed as suffering from Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) while on active duty, a condition caused by his being sexually assaulted by his first sergeant. However, separation consideration was suspended when he was entered into the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program (ADAPCP) in January 1989. DISCUSSION: Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1995 | 9510728C070209
He provides a copy of a partially burned DD Form 214, Report of Separation or Transfer from the Armed Forces of the United States, which he purports to be an honorable discharge. The applicant and another soldier were armed with carbines and the third soldier was armed with an M1 rifle. The applicant was convicted by a general court-martial for his part in killing a 10 year old boy.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1995 | 9510731C070209
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That he be awarded an Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) for the period of service from 8 December 1953 to 4 March 1955. EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The applicant's military records show: He enlisted in the Regular Army for 3 years on 23 October 1950 and was discharged under honorable conditions on 19 November 1953. The record shows that of the applicants three periods of active service only that enlistment period between 8 December 1953 and 4 March 1955 (1 year, 2 months and 27...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1995 | 9510736C070209
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his records be corrected to show his entitlement to award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) for Valor (V). EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The applicant's military records show: On 6 December 1990, the applicant was ordered to active duty with his Army Reserve unit, in support of Desert Shield/Storm. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicants recommendation was given every consideration and denied, in total.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1995 | 9510740C070209
Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. The applicant's request for a chapter 10 discharge, even after appropriate and proper consultation with a military lawyer, tends to show he wished to avoid the court-martial and the punitive discharge that he might have received. The character of the discharge is commensurate with the applicant's overall record of military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1995 | 9510759C070209
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, correction of his military records by removing two nonjudicial punishments (NJP) under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), from his records. On 18 April 1990, this Board considered the applicants prior application to make the date of the Department of the Army Suitability Boards action to transfer the two records of NJP under Article 15, UCMJ, dated 8 March 1966 and 25 June 1969, to the restricted fiche of his Official Military Personnel...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1995 | 9510761C070209
He states that he was pending a medical evaluation board for his migraine headaches. The PDA recommends that the applicants records be corrected to show that he was found physically unfit due to migraine headaches, awarded 10 percent compensation under VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities code 8100, and discharged with severance pay. RECOMMENDATION: That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected: a. by showing that the action separating the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1995 | 9510767C070209
The applicant requests that he be awarded the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) for meritorious service during World War II. Additionally, supporting documentation submitted on his behalf by a third party familiar with the action, attests not only to the applicants involvement but to the fact that his commander recommended him for a BSM for his manner of performance in that action. RECOMMENDATION: That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1995 | 9510773C070209
The applicant requests correction of his military records to reflect that he was a prisoner of war (POW) during World War II. The applicants record does not show that he was a POW. Army Regulation 600-8-22, Military Awards, provides in pertinent part, that the POW Medal is authorized for any person who, while serving in any capacity with the US Armed Forces, was taken prisoner and held captive after 5 April 1917.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1995 | 9510794C070209
The applicant allegation that she was the subject of sexual harassment while a member of the Army ROTC program cannot be substantiated by the evidence of record. Therefore, her refusal to attend advanced camp and her refusal to enroll in ROTC classes can only be viewed as willful evasion of her scholarship contract, a finding which required her to either be ordered to involuntary active duty in her enlisted status or to repay her scholarship. The Board also notes that the applicant chose...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1995 | 9510846C070209
He was found qualified for separation with no physical profile restrictions at that time. The VA, however, is not required by law to determine medical unfitness for further military service. Since the applicant's medical condition was not physically unfitting at the time of his separation, there was no basis to consider him for medical retirement or separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1995 | 9510869C070209
The widow of the former service member (FSM) requests correction of his records to reflect that he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) for meritorious service during World War II. In support of her request, she provides a copy of a letter of commendation recognizing the FSM for his assistance in fabricating a training aid. Army Regulation 600-8-22, Military Awards, provides in pertinent part, that award of the ARCOM may be made to any individual commended after 6 December 1941...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1995 | 9510871C070209
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That he be awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in Vietnam. PURPOSE: To determine whether the application was submitted within the time limit established by law, and if not, whether it is in the interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file. Failure to file within 3 years may be excused by a correction board if it finds it would be in the interest of justice to do so.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1995 | 9510892C070209
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that he be awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) for service during Vietnam. APPLICANT STATES: That if the record shows that he was qualified for the CIB, a correction be made to his DD Form 214 showing the award. Neither does the record show that he served in any other combat area or in an infantry MOS at another time during his service that would qualify him for the CIB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1995 | 9510903C070209
APPLICANT STATES: That the guidelines that the AGR retention boards follow for determining whether a soldier should be retained on active duty is unfair, as those guidelines fluctuate from board to board which does not give soldiers in the AGR program sufficient time to meet the new criteria for retention. The CAR stated that the applicants officer evaluation reports were not competitive against those of his peers, and that the AGR continuation board determined that it was not in the best...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1995 | 9510913C070209
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214, Release or Discharge from Active Duty, by showing that she was awarded the Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM) and the Kuwait Liberation Medal (KLM). Her record shows that she served in Southwest Asia in support of Operation Desert Storm during a period that would entitle her to award of both the SWASM and the KLM. RECOMMENDATION: That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1995 | 9510917C070209
APPLICANT REQUESTS: Correction of her deceased husbands military records to show that he was promoted to the rank of permanent first lieutenant. There is no indication in the FSMs records to show that he was ever officially promoted to the rank of permanent first lieutenant. They indicate that he was not promoted to the rank of permanent first lieutenant and that he was never paid in that rank.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1995 | 9510918C070209
The applicant requests correction of his military record to reflect that he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). Accordingly, the award should be reflected in his records. RECOMMENDATION: That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing the individual concerned was awarded the ARCOM for meritorious service in 1991.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1995 | 9510919C070209
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of item 22c (Foreign and/or Sea Service) on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending on 29 March 1968. The applicants DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record), at item 31 (Foreign Service) indicates that he served in the U.S. Army, Pacific (USARPAC) from 17 April 1965 through 16 May 1966; that he served in the U.S. Army, Europe (USAREUR), from 22 June 1966 through 5 January...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1995 | 9510920C070209
The disability must also be based upon a direct causal relationship between the armed conflict, operation, prisoner of war, or detained status and the injury. This is not a casual connection or just having something occur to the soldier while in an area of armed conflict or hostilities. There is no evidence of record, nor has the applicant submitted any documentation which would show that his disabilities were incurred in combat, as defined by the PDA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1995 | 9510981C070209
APPLICANT STATES: That the FSM was wounded in Italy on 18 November 1943 and did not receive the Purple Heart. The medical records do not show that he was treated for any combat related wounds. Based on the available personnel and medical records, there is no evidence that the FSM suffered any combat related injuries during his service that would qualify him for award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1995 | 9510983C070209
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be corrected to show that he contributed to the post-Vietnam Era Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP), and that he be made eligible for VEAP benefits by crediting him with 30 months of active duty if his separation is considered for the convenience of the Government, or 36 months if it is not considered for the convenience of the Government. Actually, by the time he entered active duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1995 | 9510986C070209
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That he be awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM). EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The applicant's military records show: He enlisted in the Regular Army for 3 years on 26 February 1962 and served as an armored crewman in Germany from 1 September 1962 until 2 February 1965. The applicants service record does not show that he served in Berlin, Germany during the period established by the Executive Order authorizing the AFEM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1995 | 9510989C070209
The applicant requests correction of his records to reflect that he was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries suffered in World War II. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was a combat casualty resulting from an injury suffered during an enemy air raid. RECOMMENDATION: That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing the individual concerned was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries sustained on 26 November 1944 as the result of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1995 | 9510990C070209
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his DD Form 214, Report of Transfer or Discharge, be corrected to reflect that he was awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star Medal with V device (BSM). The record contains no evidence, however, that he was either recommended for or awarded a BSM with V during his service. Army Regulation 600-22-8, Military Awards, provides, in pertinent part, that the Bronze Star Medal is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity in or with the Army of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1995 | 9510991C070209
The VA found on 27 August 1990 that the applicant suffered from service connected laceration injuries to both feet. While the evidence of record shows that the applicant sustained an injury while in Vietnam, it does not show that the injury was the result of hostile enemy action. Based on the available personnel and medical records, there is no evidence that he suffered a combat related injury that would qualify him for award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1995 | 9510992C070209
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That he be awarded the Purple Heart for injuries sustained in World War II. His separation physical exam shows that his trauma of the left ear was incurred while in military service and alludes to a combat wound but provides no facts or circumstances to support the statement. Substantiating evidence must be provided to verify that the wound was the result of hostile action, the wound must have required treatment by a medical officer, and the medical treatment must have...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1995 | 9510994C070209
The next of kin of the former service member (FSM) requests that his military records be corrected to reflect that he was awarded the World War II Victory Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal (Italy). The applicant states that the above-indicated medals should have been issued to the FSM because he served during World War II and during his assignment his unit performed occupation duty in Italy. RECOMMENDATION: That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1995 | 9511003C070209
Upon being notified of the remarriage, the Retired Pay Center provides information to the retiree regarding his/her SBP options. The retiree must make written request within 1 year of the remarriage if he/she desires not to enroll his second spouse, at which time the Pay Center notifies the spouse. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant remarried on 7 March 1993, however he did not elect SBP coverage for his current spouse until 1 November 1994.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1995 | 951100C070209
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of appropriate military records to show a reentry eligibility (RE) code which would allow reenlistment. He had completed 4 years of honorable military service. The evidence of record indicates that the applicant was honorably discharged and assigned a reenlistment coded.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1995 | 9511012C070209
Effective 3 November 1992 DFAS began paying him CW4 pay apparently based on the 8 July 1991 promotion selection letter and without having received the confirmation of promotion documents from his unit. The memorandum informed him that his time in grade for promotion to the next higher grade would be computed from the date of his original PED (3 November 1992); however, his promotion was effective from the date of the memorandum (9 February 1995). However, even if this Board were to correct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1995 | 9511013C070209
Army Regulation 600-8-22, Military Awards, provides in pertinent part, that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as the result of hostile action. While the evidence of record shows that the applicant was a combat casualty as the result of shrapnel wounds, it does not specifically show that the wounds were the result of enemy action. RECOMMENDATION: That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing the individual concerned was awarded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1995 | 9511015C070209
The applicant requests correction of his records to reflect that he was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries sustained in Vietnam. The applicant was wounded as the result of hostile action and that wound was properly recorded in the record. RECOMMENDATION: That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries sustained on 2 March 1945 as the result of hostile enemy action in Germany.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1995 | 9511029C070209
It recommended that he be discharged with a general discharge. Thereafter, the appropriate commander approved the recommendation and the applicant was separated from the service with a general discharge certificate. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected: a. by showing that the period of service of the individual concerned terminating on 7 October 1994 was characterized as honorable and by issuing him a new Certificate of Release or Discharge from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1995 | 9511044C070209
DISCUSSION: Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law and regulations, and advisory opinion(s), it is concluded: 1. The evidence of record shows that on 29 March 1979, the applicant elected SBP for spouse and dependent children (copy attached). The applicants allegation that he does not remember electing SBP participation does not provide a basis for granting the relief requested.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1995 | 9511056C070209
He further states that he returned the option statement electing transfer to the Retired Reserve and shortly thereafter received orders discharging him from the USAR. However, because the applicant failed to respond by the established suspense date, discharge orders were published on 16 June 1995 discharging him effective 25 August 1995. RECOMMENDATION: That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected: a. by voiding the 25 August 1995 discharge from the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1995 | 9511063C070209
The applicant requests correction of his military records to reflect award of the Purple Heart. He notes he was wounded on 29 November 1950 but the Purple Heart was never recorded in his records. Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides that the Purple Heart is awarded for wounds sustained as a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1995 | 9511067C070209
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, a medical retirement. There is no medical evidence in his medical records which indicates that during the applicants 15 years of military service that he was preferred to a medical evaluation board. On 25 September 1992, the applicant was discharged, in pay grade E-5, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 16-8 (Early Release Program - Voluntary Separation Incentive), with an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1995 | 9511071C070209
PURPOSE: To determine whether the application was submitted within the time limit established by law, and if not, whether it is in the interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file. EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The applicant's military personnel and medical records show: He enlisted in the Regular Army on 31 October 1979 for 4 years in pay grade E-1 with prior service in the USAR. Chapter 13, in effect at that time, applied to separation for unsuitability of personnel diagnosed as having...