ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9607751C070209
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records by reinstating 12 days of leave that he lost at the end of Fiscal Year 1995. The applicant states, in effect, that he is entitled to the 12 leave days that were not reinstated prior to his leaving active duty on 1 March 1996. A staff member of the Board was informally advised by the authorities at the PERSCOM that they have no record of receiving the applicants case from his command; that a soldier who was deployed for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9607752C070209
EVIDENCE OF RECORD: Incorporated herein by reference are military records which are summarized in a memorandum presented before this Board on 8 January 1997 (COPY ATTACHED). The applicant has submitted an identical copy of his original request, without change, for the Boards consideration. In view of the foregoing, there is no basis upon which to grant the applicants request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9607755C070209
APPLICANT STATES: He was promised the SLRP by his units retention NCO and, as a student of higher education with outstanding student loans, had counted on the SLRP benefits. EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The applicant's military records show: He reenlisted on 6 November 1994 for 6 years in pay grade E-6. 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, it is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9607758C070209
The disqualifying conditions must be found to have existed prior to the soldiers entry on active duty, and must not have been aggravated by military service. The applicant agreed with the finding of the MEB that he was medically disqualified due to a condition which existed prior to his entry on active duty, he waived consideration of his case by a PEB, and he requested discharge due to that condition. The MEB had enough evidence of record to find the applicant medically disqualified and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9607761C070209
The applicant requests that his military records be corrected to reflect he was awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) for service in World War II. The available records do not show and the applicant has not provided any documentary evidence to show that he was recommended for or awarded the BSM. 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, the POW Medal, the World War II...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9607768C070209
The applicant requests that his date of separation from active duty be corrected to reflect 1959. Records indicate he was inducted and entered active duty on 3 January 1957. His DD Form 214, however, incorrectly records his separation date as 5 January 1957, 2 days after his induction date.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9607771C070209
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 board found the applicant undesirable for further military service and recommended that he be discharged from service for unfitness with a discharge UOTHC. On 25 January 1978, the applicant was discharged in pay grade E-1 under the provisions of Army Regulations 635-200, chapter 13, for unfitness...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9607777C070209
After his capture and parole by Confederate forces, he was next received at Detroit Barracks, Michigan on 20 March 1863, and sent to Camp Chase, Ohio, a camp for paroled prisoners of war, on 2 April 1863. At that time, he was issued a DD for desertion. Official unit records carry the FSM as a prisoner of war parolee and indicate that he deserted from Camp Chase, Ohio, on 15 January 1963.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9607787C070209
APPLICANT STATES: In effect, that he appeared before a faculty board for nonacademic relief from the Anesthesia Nurse Program to determine if he should be dismissed from the program based on allegations that he had falsified his Self Evaluation Examination (SEE) test scores, falsified a Standard Form (SF) 517, and for conduct unbecoming an officer. However, before the appointing authority could act on the findings and recommendation of the faculty board, additional information was submitted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9607789C070209
On 8 July 1992 a medical board report at the Portsmouth Naval Hospital diagnosed the applicants condition as L5-S1 spondylolisthesis, status post L5-S1 fusion with simmons pedicle instrumentation and right iliac crest bone grafting with intermittent radiculopathy; early cataracts; multiple degenerative joint disease including elbows, knees, and spine with noted positive rheumatoid factor; chest pain with non-diagnostic but abnormal thallium treadmill, followed by coronary catheterization...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9607793C070209
The applicant requests correction of his military records by removing the entire senior rater portion (Part VII (Senior Rater)) of his officer evaluation report (OER) covering the period 9 July 1993 through 7 July 1994. **The contested OER. On 11 August 1995, the applicants initial appeal of 25 June 1995 of his contested OER, in which he requested removal of the senior rater profile, was reviewed by the Officer Special Review Board (OSRB)in the Office of the Deputy Chief of Personnel (DCSPER).
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9607798C070209
He was recruited as a biological science assistant, and Army Regulation 6011-210, chapter 7, states that soldiers entering the Army under the ACASP will receive an accelerated promotion providing they successfully complete 8 weeks of proficiency training in their assigned duties or military occupational specialty (MOS). Paragraph 2-4 states that persons enlisting in the Regular Army without prior service will be enlisted in pay grade E-1. The applicant was properly enlisted under Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9607799C070209
The applicant requests correction of her military records by relieving her of a $12,000 debt created by overpayment of Incentive Special Pay (ISP) for Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995; and by retroactively renegotiating her 4-year Medical Additional Specialty Pay (MASP) agreement by changing the effective date from 1 January 1993 to 1 January 1994. The OTSG recommends that the applicants request be denied. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9607808C070209
The ACF is an incentive program which is available to certain Regular Army enlistees who participate in the MGIB. To be eligible for the ACF, the soldier must be a high school graduate, have an AFQT score of 50 or above, remain enrolled in the MGIB, and enlist for certain military occupational specialties, as determined by the Department of the Army. The PERSCOM stated that the MOS the applicant enlisted for was not qualifying for the ACF in conjunction with his 4-year term of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9607824C070209
On 1 March 1996 the promotion point cutoff score for promotion to the pay grade of E-5 in the primary zone (36 months or more of active federal service) was 560 points. However, the applicants records indicated that the applicants BASD was 26 August 1993, (the date he enlisted for the second time) which placed the applicant in the secondary zone (less than 36 months of service). The applicant was eligible to be promoted to the pay grade of E-5 on 1 March 1996 and therefore it would be in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9607830C070209
The applicant also submitted a statement from the SR of the contested report which indicates that he (the SR) made a serious administrative error by placing the applicant in the third block instead of the second block. The SR rated the applicant as a top block COM officer both prior to and subsequent to the contested report. RECOMMENDATION: That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected: a. by changing the SR evaluation in part VIIa on the OER ending on 22...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9607840C070209
That the applicants military records be amended to show that he was promoted to the grade of lieutenant colonel in the Active/Guard Reserve program in accordance with the implementation by the Chief, National Guard Bureau (NGB) of the previous Board Proceedings. Since he will not have sufficient service from the date of his promotion (1 April 1997) until his requested retirement date, it would be appropriate to waive any service obligation that might be incurred by accepting promotion to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9607840aC070209
That the applicants military records be amended to show that he was promoted to the grade of lieutenant colonel in the Active/Guard Reserve program in accordance with the implementation by the Chief, National Guard Bureau (NGB) of the previous Board Proceedings. It further provides that the Board will not deny an application on the sole ground that the record was made by or at the direction of the President or the Secretary in connection with proceedings other than proceedings of a Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9607847C070209
The separation of any enlisted member of the Army under this authority will be based on a determination by the Secretary of the Army that the soldiers separation was in the best interests of the Army. The separation authority and the separation code are commensurate with the applicants overall record of military service. There is no evidence in the applicants military record in support of his contentions, nor has the applicant submitted any probative evidence or convincing argument in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9607853C070209
APPLICANT STATES: That, in effect, he was wounded as a result of enemy action in both North Africa and Italy and should receive the Purple Heart for these wounds. 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. While the record shows that the applicant sustained injuries in World War II, it does not show that these injuries were the result of enemy action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9607857C070209
He was convicted by three summary courts-martial, one special court-martial, and one general court-martial. All of his convictions appear to have been for different offenses. BOARD VOTE: ________ ________ ________ GRANT ________ ________ ________ GRANT FORMAL HEARING ________ ________ ________ DENY APPLICATION Loren G. Harrell Director INDEX CASE ID AR1998012413 SUFFIX RECON DATE BOARDED 1999/02/18 TYPE OF DISCHARGE BCD DATE OF DISCHARGE 1954/11/18 DISCHARGE AUTHORITY AR615-364 DISCHARGE...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9607867aC070209
Orders published on 23 August 1985 again ordered the applicant to active duty for a period of 3 years with a reporting date of 3 September 1985. The CAR recommended that the applicant be issued two DD Forms 214 - one for the period covering 14 May through 30 August 1985, and one for the period covering 3 September 1985 through 29 June 1991. Since both periods of active duty were for more than 90 days, he should have been issued a DD Form 214 for each period of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9607871C070209
EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The applicant's military records show: The applicant was enlisted in the Regular Army on 18 October 1983 for 4 years. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge. The Board concludes that the applicant was separated and assigned code RE-3 in accordance with regulations then in effect.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9607874C070209
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That he be awarded the Purple Heart for injuries sustained in Korea. The available records contain no information to indicate that he was awarded the Purple Heart or suffered any wounds that would qualify him for that award. Each award must be verifiable elsewhere in the record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9607876C070209
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, correction of his military records to show that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Air Assault Badge. The ARPERCEN recommended that a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be issued showing the applicants entitlement to the Combat Infantryman Badge and several other awards. The time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error or injustice expired on 7 October 1973.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9607878C070209
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, promotion reconsideration to the rank of captain in the USAR. EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The applicant's military records show: The applicant was commissioned as a USAR second lieutenant on 15 August 1986. It opined that a review of the applicants records revealed that his records were complete when considered by the 1993 and 1994 Department of the Army Reserve Components Selection Boards and that the applicant has no basis for reconsideration by a promotion...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9607889C070209
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214, Release or Discharge from Active Duty, by showing that he was awarded the Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM). The file also contains evidence that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge for service during this same period, but it does not appear on his DD Form 214. RECOMMENDATION: That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected: a. by showing that the individual concerned was awarded the SWASM;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9607898C070209
The FSM election for SBP coverage for spouse and child came into effect on the date of his retirement. There is no evidence in the FSMs record which indicates that he requested former spouse coverage. There is no evidence in the FSMs record which indicates that he requested former spouse coverage.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9607908C070209
The applicant requests correction of his records to reflect that he was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries suffered in Vietnam. 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. 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 18 December 1967...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9607920C070209
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge, be corrected to reflect that he was awarded the Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM), the Kuwait Liberation Medal (KLM) and the Air Assault Badge. APPLICANT STATES: That he earned the foregoing awards and served in Southwest Asia but none of this is reflected on his DD Form 214. There is no evidence in the applicant's records to indicate that he served in Southwest Asia or that he is authorized the SWASM, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9607924C070209
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That he be awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in Vietnam. Based upon the available records, there is no evidence that the applicant suffered any wounds or injuries during his service that would qualify him for award of the Purple Heart. The applicant has failed to submit evidence that would satisfy this requirement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9607924aC070209
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That he be awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in Vietnam. Based upon the available records, there is no evidence that the applicant suffered any wounds or injuries during his service that would qualify him for award of the Purple Heart. The applicant has failed to submit evidence that would satisfy this requirement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9607925C070209
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his DD Form 214, Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be corrected to reflect that he was awarded the Kuwait Liberation Medal (KLM), the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), and the AM Medal (it is presumed he means the Army Achievement Medal (AAM)). EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The applicant's military records show: He enlisted in the Regular Army for 3 years on 2 October 1987 and reenlisted on 10 July 1991. It states in pertinent part, that the KLM is awarded to all members...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9607938C070209
The applicant requests that his discharge from the USAR be voided and that he instead be transferred to the Retired Reserve. However, it is reasonable to presume that had the applicant been given the proper guidance regarding transfer to the Retired Reserve prior to his being discharged from the USAR, he would have elected to be transferred to the Retired Reserve because he had received the notification indicating his eligibility for receipt of Reserve retired pay at age 60. In view of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9607939C070209
The applicant requests that his discharge from the USAR be voided and that he instead be transferred to the Retired Reserve. He states, in effect, that he was not given the opportunity to be transferred to the Retired Reserve. In view of the foregoing and since the applicant meets the eligibility requirements for assignment to the Retired Reserve, it would be equitable and just to correct his military records by voiding his discharge of 30 September 1987 and assigning him to the Retired...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9607940C070209
The applicant did not have any medically unfitting disability which required physical disability processing. The VA has determined that the applicant did not have a bipolar disorder, but PTSD and has rated her 50 percent disabling because of that condition. The VA is not required to determine fitness for duty at the time of separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9607943C070209
On 6 July 1973 he was honorably discharged under the authority of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 6, Section II, for hardship. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge. Persons discharged for hardship reasons under the authority of paragraph 6-3B, chapter 6, of Army Regulation 635-200 are so disqualified.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9607954C070209
The applicant was divorced on 24 June 1991. Public Law 99-661, dated 14 November 1986, permitted divorce courts to order SBP coverage in those cases where the retiree had elected spouse coverage at retirement The law stipulated that the retiree had to request the Defense Finance and Accounting Service to change the SBP participation from spouse to former spouse. RECOMMENDATION: That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9607957C070209
Additionally, he was required to be assigned to a duty position authorized the grade of MW/W5 and have completed the Master Warrant Officer Training Course (MWOTC). The response went on to say that the applicant had an MRD of 31 July 1993 thus, even if an exception were granted he could not retire in the higher grade before his MRD (he would have had to serve at least 31 days in the new grade to retire in that grade). On 21 July 1993 the applicant was advised by his higher headquarters...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9607959C070209
The applicant requests correction of his records to reflect that he was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries suffered in World War II. 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. 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 as a result of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9607961C070209
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214, Report of Transfer or Discharge, be corrected to reflect all of the campaign medals to which he is entitled as a result of his service in Vietnam and an airborne training course that he completed. In support of his request, he provides documentation showing that he was awarded the Air Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the Bronze Star Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, and a diploma for completion of the Airborne Course on 18 June 1969. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9607966C070209
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 for wounds received in World War II. 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. DISCUSSION: Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9607967C070209
EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The applicant's military personnel and medical records show: He enlisted in the Regular Army on 25 July 1978, was awarded the military occupational specialties of Chaparral/Redeye missile launcher repairer and cannon crewmember, was promoted to pay grade E-6, and was honorably discharged on 13 March 1989 in order to accept an appointment as a warrant officer. The PDA stated that even if the applicant had been determined medically disqualified by a medical evaluation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9607971C070209
It is the applicants contention that if the CTARNG had transferred him to the USAR, he would have received membership retirement points from the date of his release from active duty and he would have been promoted to lieutenant colonel. Accordingly, the applicant was honorably released from active duty on 7 May 1972 and transferred to the CTARNG the following day. In all probability orders were in fact issued by the CTARNG discharging the applicant from the Army National Guard and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9607973C070209
Although his request for unqualified resignation is not present in the available records, there is evidence to show that the applicant submitted his request for unqualified resignation under the fiscal year 1992 Voluntary Early Release Program (VERP). The Department determined that the applicants request for withdrawal did not warrant approval, in that, requests for withdrawal of an approved resignation under the VERP would only be granted in cases of extreme compassionate reasons or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9607974C070209
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge, be corrected to reflect that he was awarded the Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM). EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The applicant's military records show: He enlisted in the Regular Army for 4 years on 28 April 1988 and served 2 years in Baumholder, Germany. The applicant has provided no evidence and the record contains no evidence to establish that he should be awarded the SWASM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9607977C070209
The applicant enlisted in the Army on 3 May 1993. It is not the policy to penalize an applicant for requesting relief from the Board; however, the Board notes that the applicant is requesting only that relief which is due him, that is, advancement to pay grade E-4 effective upon his enlistment in the Army on 3 May 1993. RECOMMENDATION: That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the applicant was advanced to pay grade E-4 with a date of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9607980C070209
The applicant requests that his discharge from the USAR be voided and that he instead be transferred to the Retired Reserve. In view of the foregoing and since the applicant meets the eligibility requirements for assignment to the Retired Reserve, it would be equitable and just to correct his military records by voiding his discharge of 15 December 1984 and assigning him to the Retired Reserve effective the same day. RECOMMENDATION: That all of the Department of the Army records related to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9607982C070209
The MEB referred the applicant to a physical evaluation board (PEB). The PEB recommended that the applicant be discharged with severance pay, rated 10 percent disabled. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected: a. by correcting the DA Form 199, Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) Proceedings, dated 29 July 1994, of the individual concerned, to show VASRD codes 9411 and 9401, rated 30 percent disabled; b. by showing that she was placed on the TDRL rated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1996 | 9607983C070209
APPLICANT REQUESTS: Correction of the military records of her late ex-husband, the former service member (FSM) to show that he elected SBP (Survivor Benefit Plan) participation for his former spouse, and information concerning burial benefits. Public Law 92-425, the SBP, enacted 21 September 1972, provided that military members on active duty could elect to have their retired pay reduced to provide for an annuity after death to surviving dependents. The evidence of record shows that the...