ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9705660
Accordingly, on 20 March 1974 the applicant was discharged after completing 7 months and 1 day of active military service and accruing 306 days of time lost due to AWOL. On 4 April 1984 the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for an upgrade to his discharge and found that the discharge process was proper in all respects. Chapter 10 of that regulation provides, in pertinent part, that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9705660C070209
BOARD DATE: 8 April 1998 DOCKET NUMBER: AC97-05660 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. Accordingly, on 20 March 1974 the applicant was discharged after completing 7 months and 1 day of active military service and accruing 306 days of time lost due to AWOL. Chapter 10 of that regulation provides, in pertinent part, that a member who has committed an offense or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9705671
: The applicant's military records show:He enlisted in the Regular Army on 30 December 1970 for 2 years. Army Regulation 15-180 provides for petitioning the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of the characterization or the reason and authority for discharge, or both. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9705671C070209
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. Army Regulation 15-180 provides for petitioning the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of the characterization or the reason and authority...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9705674
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: On 25 June 1981 the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for an upgrade to his discharge and found that the discharge process was proper in all respects. On 11 March 1982 the Army Board for Correction of Military Records denied a request from the applicant for a discharge upgrade without a hearing.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9705674C070209
EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The applicant's military records show: On 12 March 1969 he was inducted into the Army of the United States for a period of 2 years. On 25 June 1981 the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for an upgrade to his discharge and found that the discharge process was proper in all respects. On 11 March 1982 the Army Board for Correction of Military Records denied a request from the applicant for a discharge upgrade without a hearing.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9705680
Accordingly, in view of the current standards for discharges issued because of a personality disorder, a discharge under honorable conditions was unduly harsh and unjust. However, the medical evidence of record indicates that the applicant was medically fit for retention/separation at the time of his separation. Since the applicant's medical condition was not medically unfitting for retention at the time of his discharge, in accordance with Army Regulation 40-501, there was no basis for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9705681
On 14 February 1980, the Army sent the applicant for a mental status evaluation. The evaluating physician found no evidence of mental illness; however, because of his history of schizophrenia in Panama the physician referred him to Psychiatry. On 23 April 1980, the applicant was discharged in the pay grade E-1 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 10, discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9705681C070209
On 7 February 1980, a Navy physician diagnosed the applicant with inadequate personality. On 14 February 1980, the Army sent the applicant for a mental status evaluation. The evaluating physician found no evidence of mental illness; however, because of his history of schizophrenia in Panama the physician referred him to Psychiatry. The applicant has failed to submit evidence that would satisfy the aforementioned requirement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9705684
APPLICANT REQUESTS: The former service member’s (FSM) spouse requests, in effect, that his discharge under other than honorable conditions (UOHC) be upgraded to honorable. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The FSM’s military records show: On 3 January 1979 the FSM went AWOL from his unit at Fort Hood, Texas.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9705684C070209
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: The former service members (FSM) spouse requests, in effect, that his discharge under other than honorable conditions (UOHC) be upgraded to honorable. EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The FSMs military records show: The FSM entered the Regular Army on 4 January 1977 for a period of 3 years. On 3 January...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9705703
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. There is no evidence of record that the applicant ever requested a review of his discharge by the Army Discharge Review Board within the 15 year statute of limitations for applicant to that Board. While the applicant had limited schooling, there is no evidence presented that he was not capable of completing his military training.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9705703C070209
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. There is no evidence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9705738
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. Accordingly, on 6 December...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9705738C070209
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. Accordingly, on 6 December...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9705757
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: On 25 January 1972 the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for an upgrade to his discharge and found that the discharge process was proper in all respects. Chapter 10 of that regulation provides, in pertinent part, that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9705757C070209
BOARD DATE: 18 March 1998 DOCKET NUMBER: AC97-05757 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. 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 at any time after the charges are preferred, submit a request for discharge for the good of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9705768
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 8 November 1993, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9705768C070209
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 | 9705772
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 DD Form 214 also...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9705772C070209
BOARD DATE: 3 June 1998 DOCKET NUMBER: AC97-05772 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 discharge under other than honorable conditions (UOHC) be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9705803
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The applicant indicated that he did not wish to waive his reenlistment option or the commitment made to him at the time of his reenlistment and that he desired and requested separation from the service, under the provisions of paragraph 7-15, AR 635-200, by reason of an erroneous reenlistment. The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) issued...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9705819
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 20 June 1975 the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9705819C070209
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 | 9705833
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 | 9705833C070209
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, that his undesirable discharge (UD) be upgraded to a general/under honorable conditions discharge (GD). The commander cited as his reasons for the action the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9705836
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 | 9705836C070209
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, that his undesirable discharge (UD) be upgraded to a general/under honorable conditions discharge (GD). The commander cited as the specific reason for the action...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9705839
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 indicated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9705839C070209
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 | 9705840
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. DISCUSSION : Considering...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9705840C070209
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 11September 1996 the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9705853
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. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9705853C070209
BOARD DATE: DOCKET NUMBER: AC9706454 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 following members, a quorum, were present: The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. In accordance with Army Regulation 15-185, the application and the available military records pertinent to the corrective...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9705860
APPLICANT REQUESTS : Correction of appropriate military records to show a reentry eligibility (RE) code which would allow reenlistment. 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. Chapter 6 of that regulation provides for barring from reenlistment individuals whose continued active duty is not in the best interest of the military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9705860C070209
APPLICANT REQUESTS: Correction of appropriate military records to show a reentry eligibility (RE) code which would allow reenlistment. 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. Army Regulation 601-210 covers eligibility criteria, policies, and procedures for enlistment and processing into the Regular Army and the US Army Reserve.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9705909
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 | 9705909C070209
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. Chapter 10 of that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9705910
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant’s military records show:She enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve on 15 April 1980. The PEB found the disability prevented her from carrying out the duties of her MOS with a zero percent disability. In addition to the requirement to be found medically disqualified for retention, the cited section in Title 10 requires the member to have at least 15 years of qualifying service in order to be eligible for early qualification for retired pay at age 60.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9705910C070209
EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The applicants military records show: She enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve on 15 April 1980. The PEB found the disability prevented her from carrying out the duties of her MOS with a zero percent disability. In addition to the requirement to be found medically disqualified for retention, the cited section in Title 10 requires the member to have at least 15 years of qualifying service in order to be eligible for early qualification for retired pay at age 60.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9705911
On 15 December 1975, the commander initiated separation action on the applicant under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 5, expeditious discharge. She repeatedly stated that she did not wish to perform her duties as a cook. A general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions of an individual whose military record is not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9705911C070209
On 15 December 1975, the commander initiated separation action on the applicant under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 5, expeditious discharge. On 23 December 1975, she was discharged with a character of service of under honorable conditions, (a general discharge) in pay grade E-4, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 5. A general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions of an individual whose military record is not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9705913
On 31 January 1996, the applicant was discharged, in the pay grade of E-4, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 11, entry level status performance and conduct. Chapter 11 sets the policy and prescribes procedures for separating members who were voluntarily enlisted in the Regular Army, National Guard or Army Reserve, are in an entry level status and, before the date of the initiation of separation action, have completed no more than 180 days of creditable continuous...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9705913C070209
On 31 January 1996, the applicant was discharged, in the pay grade of E-4, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 11, entry level status performance and conduct. Chapter 11 sets the policy and prescribes procedures for separating members who were voluntarily enlisted in the Regular Army, National Guard or Army Reserve, are in an entry level status and, before the date of the initiation of separation action, have completed no more than 180 days of creditable continuous...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9705914
The applicant was discharged on 13 August 1991, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14, misconduct - commission of a serious offense. Chapter 5, paragraph 13 of that regulation provides for the separation of personnel for a personality disorder that interferes with assignment to or performance of duty when the condition is diagnosed as a deeply-ingrained maladaptive pattern of behavior of long duration that interferes with the soldier’s ability to perform duty. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9705914C070209
The appropriate commander approved the recommendation to separate the applicant, as a Private Two, E-2, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14 and directed he receive a general discharge under honorable conditions. The applicant was discharged on 13 August 1991, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14, misconduct - commission of a serious offense. Chapter 5, paragraph 13 of that regulation provides for the separation of personnel for a personality...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9706022
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. He states that he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9706022C070209
He states that he was discharged for failing to meet Army weight standards by being five pounds overweight. The applicants medical condition was evaluated by a MEB, an informal PEB and a formal PEB all of which found him fit for duty at the time of his separation. An award of a VA rating does not establish entitlement to medical retirement or separation from the Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9706023
On 9 May 1980, the U.S. Army Reserves notified him he had met eligibility requirements for retirement at age 60. On 11 November 1982, the FSM and the applicant were divorced. 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 or was still on active duty and had not yet made an SBP election.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9706023C070209
On 9 May 1980, the U.S. Army Reserves notified him he had met eligibility requirements for retirement at age 60. On 16 May 1980, the FSM completed DD Form 1883, SBP Election Certificate, electing coverage of spouse only, option C (immediate coverage should he die before age 60) under the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP). 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...