ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 1997000223
In response, the applicant elected retention to complete 20 qualifying years of service for retired pay, stating that evidence to support his being credited with at least 18 but less than 20 qualifying years of service, along with his Military Personnel Records Jacket, was enclosed. Title 10, US Code, Section 1006(a) provides that “if on the date prescribed for the discharge or transfer from an active status of a reserve commissioned officer he is entitled to be credited with at least 18,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 1997000223C070209
In response, the applicant elected retention to complete 20 qualifying years of service for retired pay, stating that evidence to support his being credited with at least 18 but less than 20 qualifying years of service, along with his Military Personnel Records Jacket, was enclosed. Title 10, US Code, Section1006(a) provides that if, on the date prescribed for the discharge or transfer from an active status of a reserve commissioned officer, he is entitled to be credited with at least 18...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 1997000731
MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 January 1999 DOCKET NUMBER: AC91-10305D AR1997000731 The applicant reports that he was considered for RA Integration without applying, that he was not notified of that selection as was required by regulation, and that his unavoidable failure to respond adversely impacted upon his career. The Board has never denied an application simply because it was not submitted within the required time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 1997000731C070209
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records Exhibit B - Military Personnel Records (including advisory opinion, if any) APPLICANT REQUESTS: Reconsideration of his previous application to correct his records by appointing him a Regular Army (RA) warrant officer in 1985 when he was not properly notified of his selection for RA Integration. Had the Board determined that an error or injustice existed it undoubtedly would have...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 1997001072
COUNSEL CONTENDS : That the applicant’s nonselection for continuation on active duty in the AGR Program by the Calendar Year (CY) 1991 AGR Continuation board was legally and materially in error and unjust in that the applicant was erroneously considered by that board; that that board was conducted in violation of governing regulation, since the membership did not include, to the extent possible, representation from the AGR Program and that he should have been continued on active duty without...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 1997002263
On 20 January 1995, three voting members, a recorder and a lay counsel were appointed to a U. S. Army Infantry School Faculty Board to determine if the applicant, who was to appear before the board for the reason of academic deficiency (land navigation) was suitable for continued service and retention of his commission. He was informed that following the completion of the faculty board hearing, the proceedings would be forwarded to the Commandant, USAIS for review, who would review the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 1997002263C070209
On 20 January 1995, three voting members, a recorder and a lay counsel were appointed to a U. S. Army Infantry School Faculty Board to determine if the applicant, who was to appear before the board for the reason of academic deficiency (land navigation) was suitable for continued service and retention of his commission. The recorder stated that the applicant had failed to meet a clear-cut, established standard which the Infantry School had determined is essential for an infantry leader. In...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 1997002268
In accordance with Army Regulation 15-185, the application and the available military records pertinent to the corrective action requested were reviewed to determine whether the application was filed within the time established by statute, and if not, whether it would be in the interest of justice to waive the failure to timely file. A board of officers convened under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212, recommended that the applicant be discharged from the service because of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 1997002277
The applicant requests that his National Guard records be corrected to give him retirement points for attending Basic Airborne School so the back injury he received during the course will be service-connected. On 13 August 1991, the Third ROTC Region requested the applicant be evaluated for medical qualification subsequent to a complaint of left lower extremity pain secondary to a parachute landing fall. On 26 August 1991, the applicant enlisted in the U. S. Army Reserve Control Group (ROTC).
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 1997002298
The applicant requests that her records be corrected by changing her DD Form 214 (Report of Separation) item 11 (Primary Specialty) to reflect her award of Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) of 31D (Transmission Systems Operator); that item 14 (Military Education) reflect that she completed an 8 weeks Transmission Systems Course; and that item’s 26 (Separation Code) and 27(Reentry Code) reflect the correct codes. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 1997005027
Applicant received two counseling statements in January 1992 before he was able to take the LPN license test in April 1992. Applicant received Bar to Reenlistment right before he was scheduled to re-enlist. The Bar to Reenlistment cited the two counseling statements (3 days apart), a 28 January 1992 Memorandum (no record of in applicant’s records) and the Letter of Reprimand.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 1997005027C070209
On 24 January 1992, the applicant received his 1st counseling statement, and a flagging action was initiated for not having a current LPN license. Applicant received two counseling statements in January 1992 before he was able to take the LPN license test in April 1992. The Bar to Reenlistment cited the two counseling statements (3 days apart), a 28 January 1992 Memorandum (no record of in applicants records) and the Letter of Reprimand.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 1997005377
In accordance with Army Regulation 15-185, the application and the available military records pertinent to the corrective action requested were reviewed to determine whether to authorize a formal hearing, recommend that the records be corrected without a formal hearing, or to deny the application without a formal hearing if it is determined that insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of probable material error or injustice. The applicant states that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 1997005377C070209
In accordance with Army Regulation 15-185, the application and the available military records pertinent to the corrective action requested were reviewed to determine whether to authorize a formal hearing, recommend that the records be corrected without a formal hearing, or to deny the application without a formal hearing if it is determined that insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of probable material error or injustice. The applicant states that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 1997005492
The Board considered the following evidence: While the fact that an officer is under investigation or trial may not be mentioned in an OER until the investigation or trial is completed, this does not preclude the rating chain’s use of verified derogatory information. The comment on his use of alcohol is authorized since it is verified derogatory information (he was arrested for DUI on 8 September 1991).
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 1997005492C070209
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records Exhibit B - Military Personnel Records (including advisory opinion, if any) APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, he is appealing the officer evaluation reports (OERs) for the periods 10 July through 27 September 1990, 11 June through 3 November 1991 and 4 November 1991 through...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 1997009264
On 10 September 1991, the FSM and the applicant divorced. However, the Board concludes that it was the FSM’s intent to provide SBP “former spouse” coverage for the applicant as he continued to pay SBP costs until his death. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the FSM concerned changed his SBP “spouse” coverage to “former spouse” coverage on 10 September 1991, the date of his divorce, thereby entitling the applicant to an SBP...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 1997010596
APPLICANT REQUESTS : Reconsideration of his previous application to correct his records by showing he was erroneously court-martialed, erroneously discharged based on fraudulent enlistment, and upgrading his discharge from a general discharge, under honorable conditions to fully honorable. On 11 August 1969 his discharge characterization was upgraded to a general discharge, under honorable conditions, by the Discharge Review Board. DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 1997010596C070209
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records Exhibit B - Military Personnel Records (including advisory opinion, if any) APPLICANT REQUESTS: Reconsideration of his previous application to correct his records by showing he was erroneously court-martialed, erroneously discharged based on fraudulent enlistment, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 1997023679
The applicant states that at the time of the alleged loss of Government property, he was hospitalized and not present for duty. The applicant’s military records show that, at the time of the loss, he was a supply specialist in the Puerto Rico Army National Guard. The advisory opinion rendered by the National Guard Bureau recommended that the applicant be relieved of all financial liability.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 1997023679C070209
It further found that the applicant was not liable as he was not present at the time and it could not be determined whether the property was on hand when the former commander cut the lock on the supply room door and began distributing property in preparation for annual training. The ROS which found the applicant liable for $1,885.20 worth of missing property was improperly conducted and reached an inappropriate conclusion regarding the applicants financial liability. RECOMMENDATION: That...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 199705274
In accordance with Army Regulation 15-185, the application and the available military records pertinent to the corrective action requested were reviewed to determine whether to authorize a formal hearing, recommend that the records be corrected without a formal hearing, or to deny the application without a formal hearing if it is determined that insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of probable material error or injustice. The applicant requests...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 199705274C070209
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The applicant's military records show: On 12 June 1967 the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army for a period of 3 years. Accordingly, on 30 June 1970 the applicant was discharged after completing 2 years, 8 months, and 11 days of active military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 199705383
Upon his return from leave on 22 September he was informed by the chief of Sergeant Major (SGM) assignments at the Total Army Personnel Command (PERSCOM) that he was being removed from the CSM assignment in Hawaii; that he should submit a request (DA Form 4187) to voluntarily withdraw from the CSM program, or barring that, he would remain at Fort Leonard Wood in order to appear before an administrative board, which process would take months. The EMPD director stated that PERSCOM had been...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 199705408
In accordance with Army Regulation 15-185, the application and the available military records pertinent to the corrective action requested were reviewed to determine whether to authorize a formal hearing, recommend that the records be corrected without a formal hearing, or to deny the application without a formal hearing if it is determined that insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of probable material error or injustice. The applicant requests...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 199705444
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: His DD Form 214 shows that he was released from active duty and transferred to the USAR Control Group (Reinforcement) because of ETS on 17 February 1988 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 4. His records contain an order dated 9 October 1992 showing that he was discharged from the USAR with an Honorable Discharge Certificate on 9 October 1992 under the provisions of Army Regulation 135-178 (N1).
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 199705807
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He states that he received awards and decoration, served successfully in combat, and was too close to completing his tour in the Army to receive a bad discharge. The applicant submitted a request for an upgrade of his discharge to the Army Discharge Review Board on 17 September 1974, 10 June 1978, and 15 November 1979, and all were denied.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 199705848
A review of the records reveals that the applicant’s rater indicated on his EER for the period covering December 1986 through November 1987, that he failed in his demonstrated performance of present duty. On his NCOER for the period covering August 1993 through March 1994, his rater indicated that he failed to maintain a high standard of personal conduct on and off duty. Paragraph 16-8 provides that personnel will be notified of the separation by appropriate commanders and be provided the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 199705848C070209
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records Exhibit B - Military Personnel Records (including advisory opinion, if any) APPLICANT REQUESTS: Removal of his Department of the Army (DA) imposed bar to reenlistment by deleting the word failure of the physical fitness testing scores in the Enlisted Evaluation Reports (EERs) for the periods covering December 1986 through November 1987 and June 1988 through May 1989. On his NCOER for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 199706332
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. The applicant's voluntary request for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service, to avoid trial by court-martial, was administratively correct and in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 199706345
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his general discharge under the Special Discharge Review Program (SDRP) be upgraded to honorable. On 25 August 1976 he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge to honorable.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 199706345C070209
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records Exhibit B - Military Personnel Records (including advisory opinion, if any) APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his general discharge under the Special Discharge Review Program (SDRP) be upgraded to honorable. BOARD VOTE: ________ ________ ________ GRANT ________ ________ ________...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 199706528
In accordance with Army Regulation 15-185, the application and the available military records pertinent to the corrective action requested were reviewed to determine whether to authorize a formal hearing, recommend that the records be corrected without a formal hearing, or to deny the application without a formal hearing if it is determined that insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of probable material error or injustice. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 199706528C070209
In accordance with Army Regulation 15-185, the application and the available military records pertinent to the corrective action requested were reviewed to determine whether to authorize a formal hearing, recommend that the records be corrected without a formal hearing, or to deny the application without a formal hearing if it is determined that insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of probable material error or injustice. EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 199706823
In accordance with Army Regulation 15-185, the application and the available military records pertinent to the corrective action requested were reviewed to determine whether to authorize a formal hearing, recommend that the records be corrected without a formal hearing, or to deny the application without a formal hearing if it is determined that insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of probable material error or injustice. On 1 September 1998 the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 199706823C070209
In accordance with Army Regulation 15-185, the application and the available military records pertinent to the corrective action requested were reviewed to determine whether to authorize a formal hearing, recommend that the records be corrected without a formal hearing, or to deny the application without a formal hearing if it is determined that insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of probable material error or injustice. The Board considered the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 199706838
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Accordingly on 6 July 1987 the applicant was discharged after completing 1 year, 2 months, and 8 days of active military service. On 1 July 1988 the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the applicant’s request for an upgrade of his discharge and found that the discharge process was proper in all respects.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 199706838C070209
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Accordingly on 6 July 1987 the applicant was discharged after completing 1 year, 2 months, and 8 days of active military service. However, regulations currently in effect list the reason for the applicants discharge as misconduct and do not include the term drug abuse in the narrative description of the reason for separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 199707056
In accordance with Army Regulation 15-185, the application and the available military records pertinent to the corrective action requested were reviewed to determine whether to authorize a formal hearing, recommend that the records be corrected without a formal hearing, or to deny the application without a formal hearing if it is determined that insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of probable material error or injustice. The applicant requests...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 199707056C070209
In accordance with Army Regulation 15-185, the application and the available military records pertinent to the corrective action requested were reviewed to determine whether to authorize a formal hearing, recommend that the records be corrected without a formal hearing, or to deny the application without a formal hearing if it is determined that insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of probable material error or injustice. EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 199707196
The record of trial shows that the applicant stated that he was in the National Guard for a year and a half prior to joining the Army, that he had a 16 year old and a 5 month old sister, that his father was unable to work, and his mother did not work. The applicant was found guilty of the charge and sentenced him to be discharged from the Army with a bad conduct discharge, to forfeit $50.00 a month for six months, and to be confined at hard labor for six months. DISCUSSION : Considering...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 199707196C070209
The record of trial shows that the applicant stated that he was in the National Guard for a year and a half prior to joining the Army, that he had a 16 year old and a 5 month old sister, that his father was unable to work, and his mother did not work. The applicant was found guilty of the charge and sentenced him to be discharged from the Army with a bad conduct discharge, to forfeit $50.00 a month for six months, and to be confined at hard labor for six months. The Board notes that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 199707215
Subsequent to the Board’s 6 August 1997 consideration of this case, it has been learned that the Board may pay with its own funds the amount which would have been paid to the applicant under the Loan Repayment Program (LRP). The applicant’s military records may be corrected to show his DA Form 3286-66, US Army Incentive Enlistment Program, paragraph 4a, was altered to include the sentence “If a student loan is accepted by the officials processing you for enlistment, or subsequent to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 199707215C070209
Subsequent to the Boards 6 August 1997 consideration of this case, it has been learned that the Board may pay with its own funds the amount which would have been paid to the applicant under the Loan Repayment Program (LRP). The applicants military records may be corrected to show his DA Form 3286-66, US Army Incentive Enlistment Program, paragraph 4a, was altered to include the sentence If a student loan is accepted by the officials processing you for enlistment, or subsequent to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 199707237
APPLICANT REQUESTS: Correction of the deceased former service member’s (FSM) military records to show that he elected participation in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) for his former spouse. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The deceased FSM’s military records show: 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 concluded:
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 199707237C070209
In accordance with Army Regulation 15-185, the application and the available military records pertinent to the corrective action requested were reviewed to determine whether to authorize a formal hearing, recommend that the records be corrected without a formal hearing, or to deny the application without a formal hearing if it is determined that insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of probable material error or injustice. The applicant requests...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 199707261A
MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 January l999 DOCKET NUMBER: AC97-07261A AR1998013770 In accordance with Army Regulation 15-185, the application and the available military records pertinent to the corrective action requested were reviewed to determine whether to authorize a formal hearing, recommend that the records be corrected without a formal hearing, or to deny the application without a formal hearing if it is determined that insufficient relevant evidence has...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 199707261AC070209
In accordance with Army Regulation 15-185, the application and the available military records pertinent to the corrective action requested were reviewed to determine whether to authorize a formal hearing, recommend that the records be corrected without a formal hearing, or to deny the application without a formal hearing if it is determined that insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of probable material error or injustice. The applicant requests...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 199707307
Based on the applicant’s Certificate of Merit, the Board awarded the Army Commendation Medal. The applicant was awarded the Belgian Fourragere and the Netherlands Orange Lanyard; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his military records to show award of these awards. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster, the Army Commendation Medal and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 199707307C070209
There is no evidence of record that shows that applicant was a prisoner of war. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster, the Army Commendation Medal and the Belgian Fourragere and the Netherlands Orange Lanyard. BOARD VOTE: JHL_____ JMA____ SK______ GRANT AS STATED IN RECOMMENDATION ________ ________ ________ GRANT FORMAL HEARING ________ ________...