ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9707951C070209
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 | 9707956
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 | 9707956C070209
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 | 9707966
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 | 9707966C070209
BOARD DATE: DOCKET NUMBER: AC98-07956 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9708117
He states that the FY94 early retirement program allowed soldiers with over 18 years of active Federal service to apply for early retirement regardless of specialty or grade if they were facing involuntary separation as a result of the QMP. On 31 December 1993 the applicant was separated from active duty in pay grade E-6 and received $19,534.18 in separation pay. Individuals identified for involuntary separation under the QMP, with less than 18 years of active Federal service, were...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9708117C070209
He states that the FY94 early retirement program allowed soldiers with over 18 years of active Federal service to apply for early retirement regardless of specialty or grade if they were facing involuntary separation as a result of the QMP. On 31 December 1993 the applicant was separated from active duty in pay grade E-6 and received $19,534.18 in separation pay. Individuals identified for involuntary separation under the QMP, with less than 18 years of active Federal service, were...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9708149
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 he 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. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9708149C070209
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 he 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. The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records Exhibit B - Military Personnel Records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9708198
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 | 9708198C070209
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 retirement date be changed from 31 May 1994 to 30 September 1994 [there appears to be a typographical error in portions of his request where he indicates 1996 vice 1994] in order that he be allowed to use his accumulated leave, or in lieu of being restored to active duty for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9708204
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. During the time the applicant served in Vietnam, legislation had not been approved for the payment of hostile fire pay. Accordingly, the Board finds that the applicant had no entitlement to hostile fire pay and there were no provisions at that time for the Department to authorize such a payment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9708204C070209
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 he and all soldiers who served in Vietnam prior to 1963 be awarded retroactive hostile fire pay. He goes on to state that it was not until a few months after he returned from Vietnam that the government started paying soldiers hostile fire pay. During the time the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9708226
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.The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 6 April 1962, he submitted a second...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9708226C070209
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 6 April 1962, he submitted a second request for hardship discharge. Failure to file within 3 years may be excused by a correction board if it finds it would be in the interest of justice to do so.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9708314
The applicant’s DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) does not show the Meritorious Unit Commendation, Presidential Unit Citation, the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm Unit Citation, the Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation, the Joint Meritorious Unit Award, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation, the Overseas Service Ribbon, the Air Medal, and the Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon as authorized awards. Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9708314C070209
The applicants DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) does not show the Meritorious Unit Commendation, Presidential Unit Citation, the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm Unit Citation, the Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation, the Joint Meritorious Unit Award, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation, the Overseas Service Ribbon, the Air Medal, and the Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon as authorized awards. Records show the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9708317
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 | 9708317C070209
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 | 9708334
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 examined the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9708334C070209
MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 May 1998 DOCKET NUMBER: AC97-08334 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 | 9708342
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 14 November 1975 a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9708342C070209
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 | 9708396
APPLICANT REQUESTS : Correction of his military records to show he was transferred from Luzon, Philippines on 20 August 1945 and arriving in Honshu, Japan on 2 September 1945. He also states “If there is anyway the Veterans Administration or the Army can find out about these dates and correct my records he would be most grateful.” He has also provided his discharge documents to support his request. His discharge documents show he was transferred from the Luzon, Philippines on 20 September...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9708396C070209
APPLICANT REQUESTS: Correction of his military records to show he was transferred from Luzon, Philippines on 20 August 1945 and arriving in Honshu, Japan on 2 September 1945. He also states If there is anyway the Veterans Administration or the Army can find out about these dates and correct my records he would be most grateful. He has also provided his discharge documents to support his request. PURPOSE: To determine whether the application was submitted within the time limit established...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9708416
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 | 9708416C070209
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 discharge under other than honorable conditions (UOHC) be upgraded to a general/under honorable conditions discharge (GD). EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9708421
On 5 December 1991, the commander recommended the applicant’s discharge from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 9, for drug abuse rehabilitative failure. He recommended Track III in-patient treatment prior to or at the time of the applicant’s separation from the military. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9708421C070209
On 5 December 1991, the commander recommended the applicants discharge from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 9, for drug abuse rehabilitative failure. However, it appears that his honorable discharge of 21 March 1988 should be considered as having been issued as a complete and unconditional separation. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the applicant was eligible for a complete and unconditional...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9708424
APPLICANT REQUESTS : In effect, the applicant requests that his uncharacterized discharge for entry level status performance and conduct be upgraded to honorable. That official stated that he was initiating action to discharge the applicant from the Army. The applicant consulted with counsel, and stated that he understood that if the discharge was approved he would receive an entry level separation with uncharacterized service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9708424C070209
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, the applicant requests that his uncharacterized discharge for entry level status performance and conduct be upgraded to honorable. That official stated that he was initiating action to discharge the applicant from the Army. The applicant consulted with counsel, and stated that he understood that if the discharge was approved he would receive an entry level separation with uncharacterized service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9708431
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that he be granted 1 additional day of Active Federal Service (AFS) so that he may qualify for retirement at the rate authorized for over 24 years of AFS. APPLICANT STATES : In effect, that he was unjustly denied retired pay for over 24 years of AFS because he had only served 24 years of service. While it is unfortunate that the applicant was prevented from serving more than 24 years of AFS due to his inability to exceed his RCP by more than 29 days and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9708431C070209
APPLICANT STATES: In effect, that he was unjustly denied retired pay for over 24 years of AFS because he had only served 24 years of service. On 13 December 1995 the applicant submitted a request for voluntary retirement for length of service to be effective 30 November 1996. While it is unfortunate that the applicant was prevented from serving more than 24 years of AFS due to his inability to exceed his RCP by more than 29 days and because of the requirement to retire on the first day of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9708673
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. APPLICANT STATES : In...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9708673C070209
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. APPLICANT STATES: In...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9708738
On 16 January 1996 he receipted for a certified letter from his unit advising him that he was absent from unit training on 6 and 7 January 1996 and that unless his absence was excused, he would have accrued 4 unexcused absences in a 1-year period which commenced 6 January 1996. On 26 June 1996 another certified letter was sent to him informing him that his absence from three of the four unit training assemblies on 22 and 23 June 1996 were unexcused and that he had now accrued 11 such...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9708738C070209
On 16 January 1996 he receipted for a certified letter from his unit advising him that he was absent from unit training on 6 and 7 January 1996 and that unless his absence was excused, he would have accrued 4 unexcused absences in a 1-year period which commenced 6 January 1996. On 26 June 1996 another certified letter was sent to him informing him that his absence from three of the four unit training assemblies on 22 and 23 June 1996 were unexcused and that he had now accrued 11 such...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9708746
The applicant requests that his military records be corrected to show that he was retired by reason of physical disability. Army Regulation 635-40 provides in pertinent part that an individual may be placed in a TDRL status for a maximum period of 5 years when it is determined that the individual is qualified for disability retirement under Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1201, but for the fact that his or her disability is not stable and the individual may recover and be fit for duty or the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9708746C070209
The applicant requests that his military records be corrected to show that he was retired by reason of physical disability. Army Regulation 635-40 provides in pertinent part that an individual may be placed in a TDRL status for a maximum period of 5 years when it is determined that the individual is qualified for disability retirement under Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1201, but for the fact that his or her disability is not stable and the individual may recover and be fit for duty or the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9708811
The report was changed to show the correct report period; this report the applicant refused to sign. Evidence in the records also shows the applicant received an NCO-ER for the period June 1991 through May 1992 which gave him three “success” and two “needs some improvement” ratings, the rater marking his overall potential for promotion as “marginal,” the senior rater marking his overall performance as “poor” and his overall potential for promotion as “fair.” The applicant does not contest...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9708811C070209
The report was changed to show the correct report period; this report the applicant refused to sign. Evidence in the records also shows the applicant received an NCO-ER for the period June 1991 through May 1992 which gave him three success and two needs some improvement ratings, the rater marking his overall potential for promotion as marginal, the senior rater marking his overall performance as poor and his overall potential for promotion as fair. The applicant does not contest...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9708813
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. However, it does include an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9708813C070209
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 an honorable discharge (HD). However, it does include an extensive history of disciplinary infractions which includes two convictions by special court-martial, and acceptance of nonjudicial punishment (NJP), under the provisions of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9708814
MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: DOCKET NUMBER: AC97-08814 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. Mr.ChairpersonMr.MemberMr.Member Also present, without vote, were: Mr.Loren G. HarrellDirectorMr.Joseph A. AdrianceAnalyst The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. In...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9708814C070209
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 be upgraded based on his Vietnam service. On 21 August 1969 the applicant accepted his second NJP for failing to go to his prescribed place of duty, day guard duty. On 6 July 1971 the applicants unit commander advised the applicant of his intent to initiate...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9708825
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. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9708825C070209
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. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9708848
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. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9708848C070209
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. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY1997 | 9708876A
He then appealed to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to move his GOMOR to the restricted microfiche and to be promoted to 06. The key points of his testimony were that there was no damage to the statue base or that any repair was required as a result of the incident; that he counseled with the Major General senior commander on the issue of the GOMOR which they had intended to be filed in the applicant’s restricted microfiche; that no other disciplinary action was...