ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9609260C070209
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. The applicant has not presented and the records do not contain sufficient justification to conclude that it would be in the interest of justice to grant the relief...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9609292C070209
He was advanced to pay grade E-2 effective 9 January 1992 with a date of rank of 29 October 1991, under the provisions of Army Regulation 601-210, table 2-3, rule L. 7. Rule L of table 2-3 states that if an applicant is or has been a member of the Boy Scouts of America and is a recipient of Boy Scout Eagle Certificate Form 58-708 he will be enlisted in pay grade E-2. That rule goes on to say that the soldier will be advised to submit a request to the Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9609313C070209
On 1 June 1970, General Order 67, Fort Leonard Wood, awarded him the Good Conduct Medal, for service between 17 June 1968-16 June 1970. On 16 June 1970, he was honorably separated, in pay grade E-5, under AR 635-200, based on the expiration of his term of service. There is no indication that the applicant was ever recommended for or are there orders for an award for the act which he describes.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9609353C070209
The applicant requests correction of his military records to reflect award of two Army Commendation Medals. The evidence confirms the applicant was awarded two Army Commendation Medals while on active duty between 1990 and 1994 although neither award is reflected on his DD Form 214. RECOMMENDATION: That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned was awarded two Army Commendation Medals.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9609362C070209
He states he outprocessed on 4 December 1991 and departed on 55 days of transition leave and that he was paid in December and January. His DD Form 214 indicates his separation date as 4 December 1991, that he did not contribute to the VEAP and that he was paid for 60 days of accrued leave. As such he is entitled to have the Drivers Badge reflected on his separation document and item 15a (VEAP contribution) and item 16 (days accrued leave paid) should be corrected.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9609370C070209
In effect, the applicant requests that his rank on his Honorable Discharge Certificate be changed from SPC (specialist) to CPL (corporal). The applicant was laterally appointed to corporal on 19 April 1991. RECOMMENDATION: That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned was a corporal when he was released from active duty on 13 December 1991 and that he be issued a new Honorable Discharge Certificate reflecting that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9609386C070209
APPLICANT REQUESTS: The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show his entitlement to award of the Purple Heart (PH). There is no record of this diving accident in his available medical records. The applicants letters of support fail to establish evidence sufficient to support the alleged hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9609453aC070209
The applicant requests that his WD AGO Form 53-55, Enlisted Record and Report of Separation, be corrected to reflect that he was awarded the Purple Heart. Army Regulation 600-8-22, Military Awards, provides, in pertinent part, that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. Based on documentary evidence in his file, the applicant should have been awarded the Purple Heart for combat related injuries suffered near Betzdorf, Germany on 25 June 1945.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9609487C070209
Also, he requests correction of his records to show a reentry eligibility (RE) code which would allow enlistment. The U.S. Army Enlistment Eligibility Activity (USAEEA), in a comment, opined that the reentry code RE-3C is correct as shown on the applicants DD Form 214 in accordance with table 3-6, Army Regulation 601-210, dated 14 February 1990. The reentry code of RE-3C applies to persons who have completed more than 4 months service who do not meet the basic eligibility pay grade...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9609493C070209
On 5 June 1990 the appropriate authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he be issued a discharge UOTHC. Chapter 10 of that regulation provides, in pertinent part, that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge may submit a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. DISCUSSION: Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9609500C070209
In support of his application he submits copies of statistics for his recruiting district and two letters of support. EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The applicant's military records show: The applicant was commissioned as a USAR second lieutenant with a concurrent call to active duty upon his graduation from OCS on 21 April 1978. While assigned to the DRC the applicants rater recommended that the he be selected for duty as an area commander within Recruiting Command.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9609502C070209
APPLICANT REQUESTS: Correction of her military records to show her current name and sex. APPLICANT STATES: She has changed her sex from male to female and has legally changed her name and gender to reflect that change. EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The applicant's military records show: The applicant was inducted into the Army on 1 November 1967, then a male, and was released from active duty and transferred to the Army Reserve Control Group, (Annual Training), at the expiration of his term of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9609506C070209
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his records be corrected to show that he served for 180 days on active duty. On 28 April 1976, PEB Proceedings concurred with the MEBD and determined that his condition had existed prior to (EPTS), but had been aggravated by service. The evidence of record shows that the applicant only served for 4 months and 19 days, less 3 days of excess leave.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9609507C070209
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That he be awarded the Purple Heart for injuries received in Vietnam. APPLICANT STATES: That he was wounded in the eyebrow by shrapnel while serving in Vietnam and never received his Purple Heart. EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The applicant's military records show: He enlisted in the Regular Army for 3 years on 8 December 1967 and served 1 year in Vietnam as a Field Artillery Crewman.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9609515C070209
A Medical Evaluation Board (MEBD), dated 25 November 1986, indicates that the applicants pay grade was E-1, and recommended that he be referred to a physical evaluation board (PEB). A DA Form 3713, dated 7 November 1988, shows his active duty and retired pay grade as E-1. The Board notes that the applicants leave and earnings statement indicates that he was advanced to pay grade E-2 effective 1 September 1986, and that the DA Form 2A and DA Form 2-1 indicate that his date of rank for pay...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9609524C070209
The applicant requests correction of his military records to reflect that he was wounded in action and as such awarded the Purple Heart, that he be awarded an additional bronze service star denoting participation in a second combat campaign and that he be awarded the Bronze Star Medal based on his Combat Infantryman Badge. Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides, in pertinent part, that the Purple Heart is awarded for wounds sustained as a result of hostile action. That all of the Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9609525C070209
On 9 September 1996, the DOD IG advised the applicant that the Department of the Army (DA) IG conducted an investigation; that the investigation substantiated five of her allegations, which included the contested NCOER, and did not substantiate two of her allegations; that the DOD IG reviewed the report of investigation and found it adequately addressed the allegations; that it concurred with its conclusion that her chain of command could not demonstrate the adverse actions taken against her...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9609569C070209
The applicant, who died as the result of single vehicle accident in 1995, subsequent to submitting his request to this Board, stated that he was wounded in action in April 1969 and was treated in the field and released to duty. 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. His separation physical examination, completed on 12 December 1969, is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9609594C070209
The applicant requests that his discharge from the USAR be voided and that he instead be transferred to the Retired Reserve. The applicant's honorable discharge from the USAR was accomplished in accordance with law and regulations applicable at the time. However, it appears that the applicant was not informed that he was eligible for transfer to the Retired Reserve and that he was eligible to receive his 20-year letter, which was issued to the applicant over 4 years after his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9609595C070209
The applicants enlisted qualification record contains no entries under the section for wounds to show that he suffered any wounds during his service. There is no documentary evidence in the available records to substantiate that he was wounded as the result of hostile action in Vietnam. The statements provided in support of his request are exact replicas except that they have been signed by two different affiants.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9609596C070209
The applicant, who died as the result of a single vehicle accident in 1995, subsequent to submitting his request to this Board, stated that he was wounded in action in April 1969 and was treated in the field and released to duty. 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. His separation physical examination, completed on 12 December 1969,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9609602C070209
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he was separated in the grade of corporal, that he was awarded the sharpshooter badge, and that he completed an arc and acetylene welding course at the Nashville Automobile College. His separation document reflects he was released as a private first class and item 41 (service schools attended) noted his completion of the automotive course in Baltimore. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9609603C070209
On 13 July 1992, the applicant was discharged in pay grade E-3 under the provisions of Army Regulations 635-200, chapter 13, unsatisfactory performance with a HD. The applicant has failed to submit evidence that would satisfy the aforementioned requirement. The separation authority and the narrative reason for separation are commensurate with the applicant's overall record of military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9609607C070209
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show that he entered onto active duty in pay grade E-6. During the period 21 September 1991-28 November 1994, the applicant was on active duty in the Army Guard/Reserve Program, in pay grade E-6. Army Regulation 601-210, provides, in pertinent part, that if the applicant was last separated from the RA/ARNG/USAR while in CMF 18, in pay grade E-6, E-7, with no more than 16 years of total active service or is currently serving in CMF 18...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9609612C070209
However since $585.68 was previously withheld from his pay, he is entitled to a reimbursement of $505.84. The basis for the applicants indebtedness was an overweight shipment of household good. That so much of the application as is in excess of the foregoing be denied.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9609613C070209
The applicant requests that his grade and date of rank (DOR) for entry into the service be changed to private first class (PFC) effective 14 March 1995 and that he receive any back pay and allowances due as a result of this adjustment. In an advisory opinion to this Board the US Army Total Army Personnel Command recommends that the applicants records be changed to reflect that he was enlisted in the grade of PFC effective 14 March 1995. RECOMMENDATION: That all of the Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9609615C070209
The applicant requests correction of his military records by reimbursing him for SBP (Survivor Benefit Plan) premiums deducted for his spouse who died on 12 July 1980. He states, that he elected immediate SBP coverage for his spouse in 1979 when he was notified of his eligibility for retired pay at age 60; that at the time of his retirement at in 1983 he elected SBP coverage for his adult daughter; that he did not discover until 1995 that the premiums deducted from his retired pay were for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9609617C070209
The ROS revealed: that the dining facility had requisitioned food much too far in advance of an anticipated Military Academy class; that the dining facility had requisitioned an amount of food greater than that authorized for the size of the population to be served; that a system at the Fort Allen, Puerto Rico electrical station which supplied two phase power had failed, causing the compressor in the dining facility freezer to overheat and burn out. He held the applicant jointly responsible...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9609621C070209
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his records be corrected to show his entitlement to the amount he expended for airline travel as opposed to the Government cost. He indicated that he had traveled this way before and was aware of the difference in costs and the rate at which the Government would reimburse him. EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The applicant's military records show: On 28 August 1995, orders were issued assigning the applicant to Alaska.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9609623C070209
The applicant requests that her date of rank (DOR) for promotion to Private First Class (PFC) be backdated to 8 September 1995 and she be paid any back pay due as a result of this adjustment. Subsequent to her enlistment she furnished the necessary documentation of her college credits to her commander who authorized her advancement to PFC with a DOR of 8 September 1995. RECOMMENDATION: That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected: a. by showing that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9609630C070209
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army for 4 years and 14 weeks on 26 May 1993 in pay grade E-1. Rule A states, in effect, that the applicant will be enlisted one grade lower than that held at time of release from IADT but not less than grade E-2. The applicant should have been enlisted in the Regular Army in pay grade E-2 on 26 May 1993.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9609631C070209
Paragraph 2-20f states, in effect, that an applicant who has successfully completed 60 or more classroom semester hours of an accredited college or university will be enlisted in pay grade E-3. The applicant should have been promoted to pay grade E-3 on 16 June 1995, the date she entered basic training, under the provisions of Army Regulation 601-210, paragraph 2-20l. In view of the foregoing findings and conclusions, it would be appropriate to correct the applicants records as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9609637C070209
Since she had served in the Army National Guard as a specialist she should have been enlisted into the Regular Army in that grade. The US Total Army Personnel Command in a comment to the Board, indicated that the applicant was enlisted in the correct pay grade of E-3 under the provisions of Army Regulation 601-210. The strike-over of pay grade E-4 in the remarks section of her enlistment contract to reflect E-3, was most probably done after it had been determined that the information on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9609639C070209
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show that he was authorized to renegotiate an MSP (multi-year special pay) agreement beginning 1 October 1995, and requests cancellation of the $3,000 indebtedness incurred due to an overpayment of ISP (incentive special pay). When the ISP rate increased to $6,000, the applicant was erroneously allowed to enter into a new ISP agreement effective 1 October 1995 without renegotiating his MSP agreement thereby incurring a debt in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9609645C070209
The applicant requests that his date of rank (DOR) for promotion to specialist (E-4) be adjusted to 5 January 1995 and that he receive any back pay and allowances due as a result of this adjustment. The applicant has provided the proper documentation to support his enlistment in the grade of specialist (E-4) on 5 January 1995. RECOMMENDATION: That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected: a. by showing that the individual concerned was enlisted in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9609646C070209
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 records show: He entered active duty on 14 March 1967 and in October 1968 was assigned to Vietnam as an infantryman with the 503rd Infantry. The applicant authenticated his DA Form 20 in September 1969 and his separation report on the date of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9609648C070209
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214, Report of Transfer or Discharge, be corrected to reflect that he was awarded the Purple Heart, multiple awards of the Air Medal and any other awards he is authorized as shown in his records. There is no indication on the DD Form 214 that he was awarded the Purple Heart or oak leaf clusters to the Air Medal. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned was awarded the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9609654C070209
Records indicate he served on active duty between 4 June 1951 and 5 August 1954. The evidence confirms the applicant was wounded as a result of hostile action while in Korea. RECOMMENDATION: That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by awarding the individual concerned the Purple Heart for wounds sustained as a result of hostile actions on 4 July 1952 while in Korea.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9609660C070209
He then shifted his forces to meet an enemy attack from the east and successfully halted the attack forcing the enemy to withdraw. An evaluation report rendered for the period in question also commended the former servicemembers actions on 23 August, noting that he drove a 1/4 ton vehicle through the compound carrying wounded personnel to the aid station while exposing himself to automatic weapons fire at close range. Orders awarding the Army Commendation Medal with V device were...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9609685C070209
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his records be corrected to show that (1) his birth date is 6 March 1964; (2) the time served in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) is incorrect; (3) the time spent in Absent Without Leave (AWOL) and in the Hands of Civil Authorities (HCA) was after his tour in the RVN; and, (4) his Advanced Individual Training (AIT) is not shown on his Report of Separation. EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The applicant's military records show: ON 21 August 1967, the applicant enlisted in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9609717C070209
On 30 June 1966, he was inducted into the Army of the United States. On 28 June 1968, he was honorably separated, in pay grade E-4, under Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 2, based on the expiration of his term of service. The evidence of record shows that he was wounded in combat and entitled to have his record corrected accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9609719C070209
On 9 October 1992, the applicant was discharged, in pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of service with a discharge UOTHC. On 23 February 1996, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicants request for an upgrade of his discharge. The applicant has failed to submit evidence that would satisfy the aforementioned requirement 2.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9609726C070209
EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The applicant's military records show: He enlisted in the Regular Army for 3 years on 26 October 1988 and after training as an Air Defense Artillery, Operations and Intelligence Assistant, he served 1 year, 11 months and 14 days in Germany. However, there is no evidence in his military records, in the form of orders and/or entries on the personnel qualification record to show that he served in Operation Desert Storm or, that his unit served there. The applicant has...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9609728C070209
On 5 September 1968 the applicants commanding officer initiated action to separate the applicant for unfitness under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212. In the report of medical history the applicant furnished for the examination he stated that he was: In good physical condition. 9. In view of the foregoing findings and conclusions, it would be appropriate to correct the applicants records as recommended below.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9609733C070209
On 14 March 1975, the commander notified the applicant that he was being recommended for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 5-37, (expeditious discharge with a GD. He had completed 8 months and 7 days of creditable active service. The applicant has not presented and the records do not contain sufficient justification to conclude that it would be in the interest of justice to grant the relief requested or to excuse the failure to file within the time...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9609736C070209
EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The applicant's military records show: He enlisted in the Regular Army for 3 years on 24 March 1961 and after training as a postal clerk served 2 years, 7 months and 8 days in France with an Army Postal Unit. During the applicants period of service the AFEM was authorized for service in Berlin during the period 14 August 1961 to 1 June 1963. NOTE: Considering his period of service, he should have received the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) which is awarded for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9609743C070209
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214, Report of Transfer or Discharge, be corrected to reflect that he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) and show his correct Military Occupational Specialty (MOS). He states that he was awarded the ARCOM for service in Vietnam but it is not shown on his DD Form 214. Army Regulation 635-5, the regulation governing preparation of DD Form 214, pertinently provides that the primary MOS and any additional MOSs served for a period of 1 year...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9609745C070209
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214, Report of Transfer or Discharge, be corrected to reflect that he was awarded the Parachutist Badge, the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and that he had completed basic and advanced infantry training. There is no evidence of record to indicate that the applicant was ever recommended for or awarded the CIB. He attended basic and advanced infantry training and the completion of these courses is properly recorded on his enlisted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9609757C070209
He states, in effect, that the Army did not properly account for his qualifying service for retired pay at age 60, and that he is sure he had served 20 qualifying years at the time his civilian job required him to be transferred from Florida to South Carolina. On 22 April 1977 the ARPERCEN sent the applicant a notice of nonparticipation in the USAR, again to his former address, notifying him that he must either request a waiver of a nonqualifying year, request transfer to the Retired...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9609758C070209
He was given a separation code of KGH, and a reentry code of 3. He had completed a total of 9 years, 1 month, and 26 days active military service, and 2 years, 8 months, and 21 days inactive military service. Soldiers whose continued service is not warranted receive a QMP bar to reenlistment. Based on the applicants selection of Option 2 when he was notified of the DA bar to reenlistment, he should have been involuntarily discharged under Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 16-8...