ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710055
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show entitlement to an selective reenlistment bonus (SRB) of 2B. PERSCOM advised that MOS 98G with Korean was decreased from 2B to 1B, effective 4 January 1996. PERSCOM recommended granting his request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710055C070209
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show entitlement to an selective reenlistment bonus (SRB) of 2B. PERSCOM advised that MOS 98G with Korean was decreased from 2B to 1B, effective 4 January 1996. PERSCOM recommended granting his request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710056
His DD Form 4/3 also shows that he enlisted for 4 years. Based on the evidence of record, it appears that it was the applicant’s intent to enlist in the Regular Army for a period of 2 years and 23 weeks. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by amending the DD Form 4/1 and DD Form 4/3 to show that he enlisted for 2 years and 23 weeks.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710056C070209
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show that he enlisted for a term of 2 years and 23 weeks vice 4 years. His DD Form 4/3 also shows that he enlisted for 4 years. RECOMMENDATION: That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by amending the DD Form 4/1 and DD Form 4/3 to show that he enlisted for 2 years and 23 weeks.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710057
He states, in effect, that because his promotion points were incorrectly entered into the Army’s promotion data base he was denied promotion to E-5 when he met the cut-off scores in April 1997. Apparently when the applicant’s promotion points were entered into the promotion data base they were rejected because the personnel data based already reflected him as serving in pay grade E-5, hence the score was not recorded. The evidence confirms the applicant would have been promoted to pay...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710057C070209
The applicant requests correction of his military records to reflect promotion to pay grade E-5 effective 1 April 1997. He states, in effect, that because his promotion points were incorrectly entered into the Armys promotion data base he was denied promotion to E-5 when he met the cut-off scores in April 1997. According to his commander the reduction was not recorded in the Armys personnel data base until March 1997, after the applicant had been re-boarded for promotion to E-5.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710060
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show that he enlisted for a term of 2 years and 21 weeks vice 2 years. Based on the evidence of record, it appears that it was the applicant’s intent to enlist in the Regular Army for a period of 2 years and 21 weeks. RECOMMENDATION :That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by amending his enlistment contract to show that he enlisted for 2 years and 21 weeks.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710060C070209
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show that he enlisted for a term of 2 years and 21 weeks vice 2 years. Based on the evidence of record, it appears that it was the applicants intent to enlist in the Regular Army for a period of 2 years and 21 weeks. RECOMMENDATION: That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by amending his enlistment contract to show that he enlisted for 2 years and 21 weeks.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710061
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her military records to show that she enlisted for a term of 5 years. PERSCOM recommended approval of the applicant’s request to show that she enlisted for 5 years. RECOMMENDATION :That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by amending the DD Form 4/1 to show that she enlisted for 5 years.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710061C070209
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her military records to show that she enlisted for a term of 5 years. PERSCOM recommended approval of the applicants request to show that she enlisted for 5 years. RECOMMENDATION: That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by amending the DD Form 4/1 to show that she enlisted for 5 years.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710063
In August 1996 the applicant enlisted in the USAR. On 6 August 1997 the applicant executed a “corrected” DD 4/1 enlisting her in the RA for 6 years. Accordingly, it would be appropriate to validate her 6 August 1997 RA enlistment contract.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710063C070209
In August 1996 the applicant enlisted in the USAR. On 6 August 1997 the applicant executed a corrected DD 4/1 enlisting her in the RA for 6 years. Based on the evidence of record the DD Form 4/1, dated 28 April 1997, which enlisted her in the USAR DEP is invalid as it caused her to serve under concurrent contracts.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710064
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show that he enlisted on 13 August 1997 vice 16 June 1997. In an advisory opinion to the Board, the Total Army Personnel Command (PERSCOM) advised that the DD Form 4/1 incorrectly shows the applicant enlisted on 16 June 1997. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by amending the DD Form 4/1 to show that he enlisted on 13 August 1997.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710064C070209
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show that he enlisted on 13 August 1997 vice 16 June 1997. His DD Form 4/2 shows he enlisted on 13 August 1997. RECOMMENDATION: That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by amending the DD Form 4/1 to show that he enlisted on 13 August 1997.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710067
His DD Form 4/3 also shows that he enlisted for 4 years. Based on the evidence of record, it appears that it was the applicant’s intent to enlist in the Regular Army for a period of 6 years. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by amending the DD Form 4/3 to show that he enlisted for 6 years.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710067C070209
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show that he enlisted for a term of 6 years vice 4 years. His DD Form 4/3 also shows that he enlisted for 4 years. RECOMMENDATION: That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by amending the DD Form 4/3 to show that he enlisted for 6 years.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710068
The applicant enlisted in the Army Reserve on 22 April 1997. In view of the foregoing, it would be appropriate and just to correct the applicant’s records as recommended below. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by amending the DD Form 4/1 and DD Form 4/3 to show that he enlisted for 5 years.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710068C070209
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show that he enlisted for a term of 5 years vice 4 years. His DD Form 4/1, dated 22 April 1997 indicates that he was enlisting in the Regular Army for 4 years. RECOMMENDATION: That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by amending the DD Form 4/1 and DD Form 4/3 to show that he enlisted for 5 years.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710070
PERSCOM recommended correcting her records to show that she was promoted to pay grade E-2 effective 18 August 1997, the date she submitted her application to the Board. Paragraph 2-20f of the cited regulation provides for enlistment in pay grade E-3 upon completion of 60 or more credit hours. The applicant would have only been eligible for enlistment in pay grade E-3 had she successfully completed 60 or more semester hours.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710070C070209
In an advisory opinion to the Board (COPY ATTACHED), the Total Army Personnel Command (PERSCOM), advised, in effect, that in accordance with Army Regulation 601-210, paragraph 2-20l(5), soldiers who lack documentation at the time of enlistment will be promoted only on the date they provide that information to the unit commander. PERSCOM recommended correcting her records to show that she was promoted to pay grade E-2 effective 18 August 1997, the date she submitted her application to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710074
APPLICANT STATES : That had the Personnel Services Battalion (PSB) properly credited his DD 3355 (Promotion Point Worksheet), with 10 points for educational improvement, he would have met the promotion cut off score for 1 March 1997. An initial DA Form 3355, dated 6 November 1996 awarded the applicant 728 promotion points. In an advisory opinion to the Board (COPY ATTACHED), the Total Army Personal Command (PERSCOM) advised that Army policy provides that the addition of points not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710074C070209
APPLICANT STATES: That had the Personnel Services Battalion (PSB) properly credited his DD 3355 (Promotion Point Worksheet), with 10 points for educational improvement, he would have met the promotion cut off score for 1 March 1997. An initial DA Form 3355, dated 6 November 1996 awarded the applicant 728 promotion points. In an advisory opinion to the Board (COPY ATTACHED), the Total Army Personal Command (PERSCOM) advised that Army policy provides that the addition of points not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710101
On 20 October 1989, the commander initiated separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14 for misconduct. He requested his case be considered by a board of officers, he wanted to make a personal appearance before such a board, and wanted representation by counsel before such a board. The applicant received an Article 15 for each of the two times he tested positive for cocaine during urinalysis testing.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710101C070209
On 20 October 1989, the commander initiated separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14 for misconduct. The applicant has failed to submit evidence that would satisfy the aforementioned requirement. The applicant received an Article 15 for each of the two times he tested positive for cocaine during urinalysis testing.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710113
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant’s military records show:He was inducted into the Army on 8 September 1960. Evidence in the records show the applicant’s unit was located in Heilbronn. Evidence in the Center of Military History’s records show his unit was permanently located in Heilbronn during the period in question and has no record of the unit being ordered to Berlin.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710113C070209
Records at the Center for Military History show the 1st Armored Rifle Battalion, 54th Infantry was permanently stationed in Heilbronn during the period February 1961 through August 1962. 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. Evidence in the records show the applicants unit was located in Heilbronn.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710119
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That the records of her deceased spouse, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he elected to participate in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) within 90 days of his retirement. APPLICANT STATES : She was denied SBP benefits because the FSM’s election was not made within 90 days of his receiving his notification of eligibility to receive...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710119C070209
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 the records of her deceased spouse, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he elected to participate in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) within 90 days of his retirement. A member must make the election within 90 days of receiving the notification of eligibility to receive...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710124
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 5 June 1996, the commander initiated separation action under the provisions of Chapter 14, Army Regulation 635-200 for pattern of misconduct, citing the applicant’s two Article 15s and several counseling statements for indebtedness and lying about his mother’s illness. On an unknown date, the appropriate authority approved the recommendation for separation and directed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710124C070209
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 5 June 1996, the commander initiated separation action under the provisions of Chapter 14, Army Regulation 635-200 for pattern of misconduct, citing the applicants two Article 15s and several counseling statements for indebtedness and lying about his mothers illness. On an unknown date, the appropriate authority approved the recommendation for separation and directed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710131
The applicant requests, in effect, that his pay entry basic date (PEBD) be adjusted due to his membership in the Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP). On 31 August 1994, he retired from the Regular Army, in pay grade O-4, after 20 years of creditable active federal service (20 years, 10 months and 10 days for basic pay).4. If the credit results in a higher basic pay due to a change in the PEBD, the effective date of the increase will be 23 September 1996.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710131C070209
The applicant requests, in effect, that his pay entry basic date (PEBD) be adjusted due to his membership in the Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP). On 31 August 1994, he retired from the Regular Army, in pay grade O-4, after 20 years of creditable active federal service (20 years, 10 months and 10 days for basic pay). RECOMMENDATION: That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that: a. the applicant retired with 23 years, 2 months and 3...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710151
On 2 February 1965, the applicant accepted NJP under Article 15, UCMJ for being absent without leave (AWOL) from 1 - 2 February 1965. On 15 October 1965, the applicant completed a separation physical and was found qualified for separation. He had completed a total of 3 years, 1 month and 24 days of creditable active service and had 169 days of lost time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710151C070209
Also, a 19 February 1964 mental status evaluation noted the applicant suffered from an emotional instability reaction brought on by problems with his wife back in the States divorcing him. The Board notes that the applicant was over 21 years old at the time of his first Article 15. However, the Board also notes that the applicants commander had no complaints about his on duty behavior.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710156
Although the battery commander cited the applicant’s “continual” problems with adjusting to military discipline and standards of behavior, he advanced the applicant to the next higher pay grade two months after being assigned to the unit and just two months before initiating the separation action. The battery commander recommended the applicant receive an honorable discharge. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710156C070209
Although the battery commander cited the applicants continual problems with adjusting to military discipline and standards of behavior, he advanced the applicant to the next higher pay grade two months after being assigned to the unit and just two months before initiating the separation action. The battery commander recommended the applicant receive an honorable discharge. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710161
On 12 May 1975 the appropriate authority approved the findings and recommendations of the Board of Officers and directed the applicant be discharged with a UD. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. On 8 March 1977 the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for an upgrade to his discharge and found that the applicant was properly discharged.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710161C070209
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. Army Regulation 635-200...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710171
On 13 November 1992, he was discharged, with a discharge under other than honorable conditions, in pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of court-martial. In consideration of the foregoing findings and conclusions, it would be unjust to consider his honorable discharge of 18 June 1990 as other than a complete and unconditional separation from the military service. That all of the Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710171C070209
On 13 November 1992, he was discharged, with a discharge under other than honorable conditions, in pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of court-martial. In consideration of the foregoing findings and conclusions, it would be unjust to consider his honorable discharge of 18 June 1990 as other than a complete and unconditional separation from the military service. That all of the Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710175
I certify that hereinafter is recorded the record of consideration of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The Board considered the following evidence: The applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710175C070209
MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 November 1998 DOCKET NUMBER: AC97-10175 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the record of consideration of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. 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, that his undesirable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710176
His service medical records note he reported to medical officials on 20 April 1968 with an abrasion on his head which he states resulted from being hit by a rifle the day before. On 2 May 1968 he departed AWOL and returned to military control on 19 May 1969. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710176C070209
He notes when he was in high school he was drafted like his fellow classmates and continually objected to carrying a rifle during basic training. On 2 May 1968 he departed AWOL and returned to military control on 19 May 1969. The U.S. Court of Appeals, observing that applicants to the Discharge Review Board (ADRB) are by statute allowed 15 years to apply there, and that this Board's exhaustion requirement (AR 15-185, paragraph 8), effectively shortens that filing period, has determined...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710181
She notes she feels the undesirable discharge “was to harsh a punishment for his AWOL….” 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 separation authority approved the recommendation and on 6 September 1960 he was separated with an undesirable discharge. The applicant has not presented and the records do not contain sufficient...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710181C070209
She notes she feels the undesirable discharge was to harsh a punishment for his AWOL . 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 evaluating physician noted his motivation for future service was poor but that he was mentally responsible both to distinguish right from wrong and adhere to the right if so inclined. The physician...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710182
He enlisted in the Army on 29 August 1978 for 3 years. His sentence of a bad conduct discharge, confinement at hard labor for 6 months, and a forfeiture of $334 pay for 6 months was approved on 11 August 1981. On 7 June 1982, he was discharged, in pay grade E-1, with a bad conduct discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710182C070209
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 sentence of a bad conduct discharge, confinement at hard labor for 6 months, and a forfeiture of $334 pay for 6 months was approved on 11 August 1981. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710183
APPLICANT REQUESTS : That his general discharge be upgraded to honorable. 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 approval authority approved the recommendation and on 4 November 1976 the applicant was separated from active duty with a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9710183C070209
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his general discharge be upgraded to honorable. 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. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations.