ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9605941C070209
A 20 November 1990 AER from the software analyst, MOS 74F, BNCOC at Fort Gordon, Georgia, shows that she was administratively released from the course because she failed written and hands-on portion [of the course], with a recommendation that she be allowed to work in her MOS before attending the course again. She stated, in effect, that because of overstrength in MOS 74F at Fort Gordon, she did not have the opportunity to work in that MOS, and coupled with the fact that she was recently...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9605942C070209
The applicant requests correction of his military records by amending his 21 November 1991 reenlistment contract to show that he reenlisted with entitlement to a selective reenlistment bonus (SRB) of 2A. The applicant states that at the time of his reenlistment on 21 November 1991, he was informed that he was not entitled to receive an SRB. Accordingly, it would be equitable and just to correct the applicants records to show that he was authorized to receive the SRB-2A that was in effect...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9605946C070209
On 7 November 1994 the applicants battalion commander requested that the applicant be promoted to SSG on 1 November 1994 as an exception to the policy requiring a soldier to be a graduate of BNCOC prior to promotion. That official stated, in effect, that the applicant did not attend a previous course for which she was scheduled, and did not attend a later course because of her temporary profile. He went on to say that waivers are granted to those soldiers who are fully qualified to attend...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9605948C070209
The applicant requests payment of his Hi-Grad bonus as indicated on his enlistment contract dated 6 May 1993. He goes on to state that he was initially paid the bonus money as promised in his contract; however, the Hi-Grad bonus was later recouped by the finance office with an explanation indicating that there was no authorization for him to receive such a bonus. His enlistment contract indicates that he was to receive $5,500.00 in bonus payments.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9605953C070209
The applicant stated that the statement by the trainee and a witness to the first incident differed, and that he had counseled the drill sergeant. On 16 January 1996 the applicants first sergeant at that time stated that he was completely satisfied with the applicants performance, that the incident (mass punishment), taken by itself, should not have resulted in his removal from drill sergeant duties. A 20 June 1996 memorandum from the applicants former company commander indicates that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9605968C070209
In conjunction with his enlistment he completed a DA Form 3286-67, Statement of Understanding, Army Policy, in which it is stated in item 5, I have enlisted for the following Educational Incentive Programs (initial under the appropriate column for each program). That form provides yes and no spaces for the enlistee to initial if the MGIB, the Army College Fund (ACF), or the LRP was chosen in conjunction with the enlistment. The reception battalion responded to that request stating that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9605969C070209
c. Likewise, the applicant was the primary hand receipt holder for the property on ROS #S-16C-17-95 and failed to properly account for it. His negligence in not properly accounting for the property or using proper supply procedures to issue the property was the proximate cause of its loss. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by: a. relieving the individual concerned of financial liability imposed by ROS #S-16C-14-95 in the amount of $1357.23; b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9605973C070209
The second (contested) OER was his final OER in command and the same senior rater placed him in the second block for potential and said that he had the potential to serve as a lieutenant colonel as A future Bn S3 or XO. Facts relating to the applicant's contention that the contested OER should be removed from the records are contained in an opinion (COPY ATTACHED) from the OSRB. In June 1995, the applicant appealed the contested OER to the OSRB stating that he was rated below...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9605986C070209
The completed ROS, with the AR 15-6 IOs findings and recommendations, was forwarded to the battalion commander and approved. On 14 December 1995, the applicant also received a GOMOR for allowing his aircraft to be taxied without the use of ground guides as prescribed in the operators manual. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected: a. by showing that the individual concerned is relieved of all financial liability assessed against him by ROS #25-95...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9605992C070209
On 17 March 1995, the IO concluded his investigation by recommending the applicant and a second pilot be held jointly liable for the damage to both aircraft. The completed ROS, with the AR 15-6 IOs findings and recommendations, was forwarded to the battalion commander and approved. On 14 December 1995, the applicant also received a GOMOR for taxiing his aircraft without the use of ground guides as prescribed in the operators manual.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9605993C070209
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his terminated Aviation Career Incentive Pay (ACIP) be reinstated and paid through the anniversary of his 18 year gate. APPLICANT STATES: In effect, that he was an aviator (functional area code 15) when he accepted a position as a Permanent Associate Professor, or PAP, (functional area code 47B) at the United States Military Academy. This led the Total Army Personnel Command (PERSCOM) to remove CMF 15 (aviation) as his primary specialty code and terminate his ACIP...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9605998C070209
A separation physical examination, conducted on 18 July 1968 makes no mention of any wounds or injuries sustained as a result of hostile action but does note the hematoma. However, telephonic information received from the Armys Awards Branch indicated that infantry soldiers assigned to cavalry units were also routinely awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge during the Vietnam era. The applicant served as an infantryman assigned to a cavalry element while assigned to Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9606005C070209
On 18 January 1978, the applicants commander officially recommended that the applicant be discharged under paragraph 13-5, Army Regulation 635-200, for misconduct because of frequent incidents of a discreditable nature; He indicated that the applicants conduct and efficiency were unsatisfactory; that the applicant was sent to the USARB for the purpose of receiving correctional training and treatment necessary to return him to duty as a well-trained soldier with improved attitude and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9606018C070209
The applicants commanding officer initiated action to separate the applicant under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 5, for a personality disorder. On 1 March 1995 the separation authority (Commander of the Medical Activity (MEDDAC) at Fort McClellan), directed that the applicant be discharged and that she receive an entry level separation (uncharacterized). The applicant was approved for separation on two occasions, once on 1 March 1995 as a result of the findings and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9606022C070209
Although the she had numerous medical problems throughout her career, service medical records do not indicate any medical condition incurred while entitled to receive basic pay which was so severe as to render the applicant medically unfit for retention on active duty. Accordingly, the applicant was separated from active duty for reasons other than physical disability. The Army must find unfitness for duty at the time of separation before a member may be medically retired or separated.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9606027C070209
The applicant requests, in effect, that his general discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge or a medical discharge. On 3 August 1988, 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. RECOMMENDATION: That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing: a. that the individual concerned was honorably discharged from the Army on 3 August...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9606034C070209
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his DD Form 214, Report of Transfer or Discharge, be corrected to reflect that he was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation, and the Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation, the Air Medal, the Bronze Star Medal with V and gold star (from the Marine Corps), the Navy/Marine Corps Presidential Unit Citation and the Vietnam Gallantry Cross with palm (3rd award). The same regulation, insofar as it pertains to the Air Medal, states, that it is awarded to any...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9606052C070209
On 23 March 1982 the applicant was informed that his request for retention to complete C&GSC was denied, and requested that he again record his preference. The applicant was discharged from the Army Reserve on 25 May 1982. In a follow-up to that opinion, that official stated that an officer with 18 years of service is considered to have sanctuary, i.e., able to remain in the Reserve until completion of 20 qualifying years of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9606055C070209
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 previously asked this Board to correct his SSN and upgrade his discharge. Regarding his discharge, on 3 February 1988 this Board determined that his application had not been filed within the time limits prescribed and that it was not in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9606056C070209
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his DD Form 214, Report of Transfer or Discharge, be corrected to reflect that he was awarded the Purple Heart. 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 been made a matter of official record DISCUSSION: Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9606059C070209
The contested report was a change of rater OER evaluating him as a captain while performing as the chief, soldier family assistance branch, at Fort Sheridan, Illinois. The SR opines that the applicant always exceeded performance standards and showed potential for promotion ahead of his peers. The applicant has failed to show through the evidence submitted with his application or the evidence of record that an error or injustice exists in his case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9606062C070209
The applicant requests that his military records be corrected to show that he was enlisted in the Regular Army on 17 November 1994 in pay grade E-4. An official of that agency stated that the applicant should have been enlisted in the pay grade of E-4, and recommended that the applicants request be granted. It would now be appropriate to correct his record to show that he enlisted in the Regular Army on 17 November 1994 in pay grade E-4.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9606064aC070209
The applicant appealed the contested OER to the Officer Special Review Board (OSRB). Finally, the applicants own battalion commander wrote that he was a good commander and there was no downturn in his performance as a company commander, nor was there ever a complaint from the 11th ACR commander regarding support. The senior rater, in his comments to the OSRB, indicated that the applicants performance had fallen off during his second year in command and cited as an example his [the senior...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9606088C070209
On 29 September of that year he reenlisted for six years. On 28 January the applicant stated that he had been advised of his rights, that he had been advised that he had been recommended for separation from the Army without board action, and that such separation would probably result in an undesirable discharge. On 25 February 1963 the separation authority approved the recommendation, waived the requirement for a board of officers, and directed that the applicant receive an Undesirable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9606092C070209
The applicant requests that his honorable discharge with Special Separation Benefits (SSB) be corrected to a medical retirement. The Surgeon General continues that the applicant had been declared fit for duty by cardiology 5 months prior to his separation with diagnoses of one vessel coronary artery disease (not significant), hyper-cholesterolemia, and non-cardiac chest pain. Also in the processing of this request an advisory opinion was obtained from the Army Review Boards Agency (ARBA)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9606098C070209
EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The applicants military records were lost or destroyed in the National Personnel Records Center fire of 1973. His WD AGO Form 53-55 shows that he was inducted and entered active service on 7 October 1943. The evidence of record shows that the applicant did not meet the criterion for the ACM, in that, with the exception of approximately 6 months service in the continental US, all of his service was in the European Theater of Operations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9606103C070209
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his military records be corrected to reflect that he was a Prisoner of War (POW) of the Germans during World War II. 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 | CY1996 | 9606126C070209
EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The applicant's military records show: He enlisted in the Regular Army for 3 years on 26 December 1951 and was dishonorably discharged pursuant to the sentence of a general court-martial on 26 June 1955. This Board denied his request to upgrade his discharge on 25 March 1977 and 24 January 1979. The seriousness of the offense and the determination of the court, acting within certain guidelines, decides the type of court-martial and the sentence adjudged.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9606134C070209
APPLICANT REQUESTS: The widow of the former service member (FSM) requests that he be awarded the Purple Heart for injuries suffered in World War II. 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 been made a matter of official record. DISCUSSION: Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9606138C070209
EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The applicant's military records show: He was ordered to active duty from the USAR on 11 August 1991 in support of Operation Desert Shield/Storm. He served in Southwest Asia from 20 August 1991 to 2 April 1992 and was separated on 30 April 1992 upon completion of the period for which he was ordered to active duty. In accordance with the awards regulation cited above, the applicant is not eligible for the OSR since he was awarded the Southwest Asia Service Medal for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9606141C070209
APPLICANT STATES: That he was released from active duty on 29 September and enlisted in the USAR on 30 September which should have established his USAR RYE as 30 September. EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The applicant's military records show: The applicant enlisted in the USAR Delayed Entry Program (DEP) on 10 September 1976 and was discharged from the DEP and enlisted in the Regular Army on 26 October 1976. The applicant enlisted in the DEP on 10 September 1976 and has maintained continuous service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9606142C070209
The applicant requests correction of his records to show that he was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries suffered in World War II. While the evidence of record shows that the applicant was a casualty as the result of wounds suffered when the truck he was in hit a mine, it does not specifically show that the wound was the direct 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9606149C070209
APPLICANT STATES: That at the time he requested separation under the Special Separation Benefit (SSB) option of the Voluntary Separation Incentive Program (VSIP), he was informed that he could request a waiver of recoupment of approximately $9,000.00 he still owed (in lieu of completing his active duty service obligation (ADSO)) for having participated in an advanced civil schooling program. Furthermore, he was advised that the law did not allow for a waiver of reimbursement for advance...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9606151C070209
APPLICANT REQUESTS: Correction of his separation document (DD Form 214) to show his correct rank, pay grade, and all authorized awards. EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The applicant's military records show: The applicant enlisted on 28 March 1980 for a period of 3 years. The applicants DD Form 214 indicates that he was separated in the pay grade of E-1 with a date of rank of 7 May 1981 and that he was authorized awards of the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon, and the Marksman Badge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9606163C070209
APPLICANT STATES: That he was not notified of his sisters death and when he later found out about it, he went AWOL. EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The applicant's military records show: He was inducted on 15 August 1962 and was discharged with a BCD pursuant to the sentence of a general court-martial (GCM) on 6 February 1965. In March 1963, he was also convicted by a summary court-martial for being AWOL.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9606168C070209
He completed 12 years of formal education. On 15 October 1975, he enlisted in the Regular Army for 3 years. His DD Form 214, indicated that he had a total of 16 years, 8 months and 16 days of honorable active service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9606169C070209
He completed 12 years of formal education. There is no evidence in the applicants record which indicates that the applicants Primary Specialty (item 11a) located on his DD Form 214, is in error nor has the applicant submitted any documentary evidence which supports his allegation. There is no evidence in the applicants record which indicates that he attended other military schools after his completion of his initial MOS training.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9606169aC070209
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of item 11a (Primary Specialty) and item 12e (Total Prior Active Service) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release from Active Duty). On 13 February 1990, he enlisted in the Regular Army for 4 years with 14 years and 3 days of prior inactive service and 2 months and 22 days of prior active service. His DD Form 214 also indicated that he had completed 3 years, 4 months and 22 days of active military service during this enlistment and 5 months...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9606170C070209
On 9 April 1968, the applicant was discharged in pay grade E-1 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 for unfitness with a discharge UOTHC. On 26 March 1982, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicants request for an upgrade of his discharge. In consideration of the foregoing findings and conclusions, and in recognition of his more than 2 years, of good service, it would be unjust to consider his honorable discharge of 8 May 1963, as other than a complete and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9606172C070209
He again failed the physical training test. A 2 November 1993 counseling form indicates that the applicant failed the diagnostic physical training test on 11 September 1993 and six physical training tests thereafter, and that the counseling official, his company commander, was recommending that the applicant receive an entry level separation. On 2 November 1993 a counseling form completed by a medical service corps officer indicates that the applicant was referred for entry level...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9606174C070209
EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The applicant's military records were lost or destroyed in the National Personnel Records Center fire of 1973. There are no documents in the applicants file to indicate that he ever held the rank of technician third grade. DISCUSSION: Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law and regulations, it is concluded: 1.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9606193C070209
He was not told at the time of his separation that his early release would result in that year not being considered qualifying for retired pay. To penalize the applicant for the Governments action by denying him his last year of active service as qualifying for retired pay is unfair. RECOMMENDATION: That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the retirement year 30 June 1972 through 29 June 1973 is qualifying for retired pay for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9606194C070209
SFMR-RBR MEMORANDUM THRU DIRECTOR, MANAGEMENT INFORMATION & SUPPORT DIRECTORATE, DA REVIEW BOARDS AGENCY FOR COMMANDER, US ARMY RESERVE PERSONNEL CENTER ATTN: SFMR-RBS-C SUBJECT: Administrative Correction of Military Records-- Kristie, Gene, 343-16-8607 1. Attached is DD Form 149, Application for Correction of Military Records, dated 8 March 1994, submitted by the subject individual who seeks correction of his records to show his Prisoner of War (POW) status and to be issued a Purple Heart....
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9606194aC070209
SFMR-RBR KRISTIE, GENE 343-16-8607 Mr. Gene Kristie 328 South Home Park Ridge, Illinois 60068 Dear Mr. Kristie: This is in response to your application for correction of military records wherein you request that your Prisoner of War (POW) status be reflected on your report of separation and that you be issued a Purple Heart. The Commander, Army Reserve Personnel Center has been requested to issue you a DA Form 1577, Authorization for Issuance of Awards, reflecting the award mentioned above...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9606197C070209
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge, be corrected to reflect that he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), the Air Assault Badge and completed the Air Assault School. Orders in the his military personnel file indicate that he completed the Air Assault Training Course and was awarded the Air Assault Badge on 11 December 1992. RECOMMENDATION: That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected: a. by showing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9606206C070209
In September 1990, while the applicants records were being reviewed by the USAR Officer Professional Development Education Selection Board, it was discovered that the applicants records indicated that he had received a doctorate (Ph.D.) in 1976 from an institution that was not accredited and amounted to being no more than a diploma mill. Consequently, the board president recommended to the OCAR that the applicant be required to show cause why he should be retained in the USAR in the rank...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9606208C070209
APPLICANT REQUESTS: Award of the Purple Heart for injuries sustained on 13 March 1966 when his helicopter crashed during an assault mission. 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. Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides, that the Purple Heart is awarded for wounds sustained as a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9606209C070209
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show entitlement the Good Conduct Medal (GCM), the Multinational Force and Observers Medal (MFO) and that item 16 on his DD Form 214, be corrected to read yes for high school graduate or general equivalent diploma (GED). Effective 15 March 1985, personnel must served 6 months (170 days minimum with the MFO to qualify for the award. There is no evidence of record nor...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9606216C070209
On 17 March 1997 the applicant agreed to amend his March 1996 application to request restoration to pay grade E-3, deletion of all lost time from his record and restoration of all back pay and allowances, without interest, from the date of his initial confinement on 1 February 1952 until his release from confinement on 25 August 1954. The evidence confirms the applicant was serving in pay grade E-3 at the time he was placed in confinement on 1 February 1952. RECOMMENDATION: That all of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9606219C070209
In support of his application he submits two letters of support from his battalion commander. On 24 August and 6 November 1995, the applicant applied to the Department of the Army Suitability Evaluation Board (DASEB) requesting transfer of the record of proceedings of NJP to his restricted fiche. However, the applicant has failed to convince the Board that transfer of the record of proceedings of NJP is in the interest of justice.