ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001051489C070420
The applicant states that he was discharged on 17 October 1997, but he has 20 qualifying years and is eligible for the Retired Reserve. He identifies 14 December 2000 as the date of discovery and relates that his orders indicated that he had been discharged but he did not know that he had to be in the Retired Reserve in order to be eligible for benefits. On 17 October 1997 the ARPERCEN discharged the applicant.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001051499C070420
In June 1995, the VA denied service-connection for her PTSD. The applicant’s service medical records and VA records substantiate counsel’s claims concerning her medical history. 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 | CY2001 | 2001051506C070420
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: Additionally, on 29 September 1994, she was counseled concerning possible separation from the Army under the provisions of chapter 13, Army Regulation 635-200. The available records do not contain the approval authority's statement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001051507C070420
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. Therefore, the separation code, reenlistment code, and narrative reason for separation used in the applicant’s case are correct and were applied in accordance with the applicable regulations. The applicant has failed to show through the evidence submitted or the evidence of record that the separation code...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001051509C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Army Regulation 635-200, 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 service, and have demonstrated that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001051513C070420
Counsel requests Board note that while the number of push-ups in the 3 June 2000 test is significantly under the 2 October 1999 APFT, the sit-ups and the run numbers are completely consistent between the two tests. 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: The Board concludes that, as a senior NCO, had he actually been able to complete 30 “good”...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001051515C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. 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: This condition was discovered during basic training while the applicant was in an entry-level status.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001051517C070420
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 | CY2001 | 2001051533C070420
The applicant states that he received the Purple Heart Medal when he was wounded but it is not written on his Separation Document. The evidence of record clearly establishes that the applicant was wounded as a result of hostile action and is entitled to the Purple Heart and to have it shown on his Separation Document. a. showing that the individual concerned was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 17 December 1944;
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001051536C070420
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 | CY2001 | 2001051539C070420
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) with an effective date of 21 August 1969 to show his rank as staff sergeant (E-6) instead of specialist five (E-5); to show military occupational specialty (MOS) 76W40 (petroleum storage specialist) instead of 63B20 (wheel vehicle repairman); and award of the Bronze Star Medal. In support of his application, he submits a copy of Special Orders Number 229, dated 17 August 1969, which show his rank as “SP5”...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001051542C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his military records be corrected to show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records are not available.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001051549C070420
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. On 3 January 1977, his battalion commander issued a Letter of Reprimand for having sex with his daughters, under the age of 16. The applicant has not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001051554C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 30 March 1982, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant’s request to upgrade his discharge to honorable. On 30 March 1982, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant’s request to upgrade his discharge to honorable.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001051557C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 28 February 1985 the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant’s request for upgrade of his discharge to honorable. 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:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001051562C070420
He also recommended that the Approving Authority approve the Appointing Authority’s recommendation provided he was satisfied: (1) that the HRH and/or Supervisor failed to establish an SOP regarding use and security of the phone;(2) that the work area had sufficient storage containers in which to lock the phone and accessories; (3) that the AMC employees could have obtained the necessary time from the painting contractor to permit them to secure the valuable government equipment; and (4) that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001051564C070420
There are no orders in the applicant’s service personnel records which show he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal. There are no orders in the applicant’s records which show he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal. Therefore, as an exception to regulation, the applicant is entitled to award of the Army Commendation Medal and correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001051565C070420
The Board considered the following evidence: APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his discharge be upgraded to honorable. He made a statement in his own behalf wherein he stated that from December 1969 until the present he served well.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001051567C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The available evidence fails to clearly show that the applicant was wounded/injured as a result of enemy action or that his wounds/injuries were treated by medical personnel and made a matter of official record. The Board has noted the documentation that the applicant has submitted in support of his appeal; however, the Command Report which would have been accepted as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001051569C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his records be corrected to show that he retired in the rank of sergeant major. The applicant has failed to show through the evidence submitted or the evidence of record that his first time removal from the Sergeants Major Academy would have prevented his selection for promotion to pay grade E-9.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001051574C070420
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 | CY2001 | 2001051580C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 7 June 1985, the appellate review was completed, the sentence was affirmed, and the BCD was ordered to be executed. 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:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001051589C070420
The applicant states that he believes his condition at the time of his separation satisfied the requirements for a 30 percent disability rating under the Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD), that the actions of the USAPDA were contrary to policy changes proposed by the Department of Defense (DoD) regarding the rating of HIV infection, and that prior to his placement on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) he was scheduled for a length of service retirement. In...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001051591C070420
The evidence of record shows he extended his term of enlistment for 12 months, thereby changing his term of enlistment from 3 years to 4 years. In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as recommended below. That the applicant’s DD Form 4/3 dated 26 July 2000, item 20a be corrected to show he enlisted for a period of 4 years.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001051592C070420
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 | CY2001 | 2001051593C070420
The evidence of record shows he extended his enlistment to 2 years and 26 weeks. In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as recommended below. That the applicant’s DD Form 4/3 dated 18 October 2000, item 20a be corrected to show he enlisted for 2 years and 26 weeks.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001051596C070420
The evidence of record shows he extended his enlistment to 2 years and 26 weeks. In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as recommended below. That the applicant’s DD Form 4/3 dated 18 October 2000, item 20a be corrected to show he enlisted for 2 years and 26 weeks.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001051599C070420
I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. 820 th Tank Destroyer Battalion.” This extract confirms that he served in the fourth section of the unit as a gunner and includes a “Roster of Awards” that lists his name with those members of the unit who were awarded the BSM. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) prescribes Army policy, criteria, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001051600C070420
On 14 February 2001, the applicant’s recruiter made a sworn statement that he enlisted her with the understanding that her student loans would qualify for the LRP. The evidence of record shows that the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army in good faith for the Loan Repayment Program incentive on 20 January 2000 up to a maximum amount of $65,000.00. The applicant’s military records may be corrected to show her DA Form 3286-66 was amended to include the sentence “If a student loan is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001051604C070420
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That he be granted 4 years’ constructive service credit for longevity pay purposes for his attendance at St. Louis School of Medicine, Class of 1987, from August 1983 to June 1987. As stated by the applicant, this Board granted constructive service credit to a number of USUHS graduates (Class of 1987) who were also 1983 graduates of the USMA. DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001051617C070420
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 are not available. 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:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001051639C070420
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: The CIB is a unique award which was established to recognize the infantryman and only the infantryman, for his service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001051648C070420
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: The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant was barred from reenlistment at the time of his separation and that the assignment of his SPD and RE codes were accomplished in accordance with applicable law and regulations in effect at the time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001051656C070420
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 | CY2001 | 2001051689C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) be corrected to show that he was released from the service on permanent records and that he was awarded the Purple Heart. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records were not available for review by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001051692C070420
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 | CY2001 | 2001051693C070420
The applicant was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action in Germany on 30 March 1945 by General Orders Number 8, Headquarters, 121 st Station Hospital, dated 24 April 1945. One bronze service star is authorized for wear on the EAME for each campaign in which the soldier participated when the soldier is assigned or attached to, and present for duty, with a unit in combat in the areas of operation or was awarded a combat decoration. In view of the applicant’s volunteering for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001051698C070420
I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. John P. InfanteMember The applicant and counsel if any, did not appear before the Board. His record does not show, however, that he is entitled to any other awards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001051710C070420
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That he be awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and the Purple Heart. While it is understandable that the applicant would believe his active combat service would warrant a CIB, it does not. As for the Purple Heart, since there is no record of the applicant being wounded and he has submitted no evidence of such a wound he is not entitled to that decoration either.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001051712C070420
On 24 September 1979, the unit commander recommended approval of the chapter 10 request for discharge with a UOTHC. On 4 October 1979, the appropriate authority approved the applicant’s request for separation and directed the issuance of a UOTHC discharge and a reduction in grade to the rank of private/E-1. The Board noted the applicant’s contentions; however, the evidence of record does not support them, nor has the applicant provided any corroborating evidence to support them.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001051719C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The reviewer on the contested NCOER added a statement of non-concurrence, in which he commented that since the last rating period the applicant had not shown the desire to become a team member. Notwithstanding the applicant’s contention that he should be reinstated in the AGR program based on a successful appeal of the contested NCOER, given the approved portions of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001051726C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 12 January 2001, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant’s request for an upgrade of his discharge. 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:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001051729C070420
Counsel also contends that the applicant's non-selection for promotion to the rank of colonel and mandatory retirement was also a result of the ABCMR's failure to consider his 1992 application for promotion reconsideration. The applicant's records were submitted to the 1989 and 1990 Department of the Army RCSB considering officers for promotion to the rank of colonel, but he was not recommended for promotion. Army Regulation 15-185, in effect at the time of the applicant's 1992 application...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001051730C070420
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 applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Although a copy of the applicant's court-martial was not in records available to the Board, the Board contends that the applicant has not provided any evidence, except his own statement, which would confirm that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001051753C070420
The applicant states, in effect, that the derogatory ratings and comments contained throughout the contested OER are the result of reprisal against him for a third party protected communication made by his wife to a Member of Congress (MOC). The directive also provides that a member or former member of the Armed Forces who has filed an application for the correction of military records alleging reprisal for making or preparing a protected disclosure may request review by the Secretary of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001051784C070420
The 3d Infantry Division commander also opted not to take any action against the officers and men of the 15th Infantry when a patrol from that regiment refused to follow its commander to the still hotly-contested position at Jackson Heights in November 1952. The applicant was the commander of the 2d Battalion, 65 th Infantry Regiment. No action was taken by the 3d Infantry Division commander against the officers and men of the 15 th Infantry when a patrol from that regiment refused to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001051794C070420
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: The evidence of record confirms the applicant’s contention that he was injured in basic training and treated for that injury while in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001051795C070420
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. There is no evidence in the available records which shows the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for a discharge upgrade within its 15-year statute of limitations. Numerical designators "2" and "3" indicate that an individual has a medical condition or physical defect which requires certain restrictions in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001051813C070420
The applicant states that he was twice a non-select for promotion to major, and on his scheduled release from active duty he will have 17 years, 11 months, and 20 days of active federal service, 10 days shy of 18 years, which would enable him to be retained with 20 years of service. On 27 April 1999 a board of inquiry (show cause board) met at Fort Knox, Kentucky to determine whether the applicant should be retained in the Army. The board proceedings indicated that the applicant stated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001051817C070420
In view of the fact that the applicant was discharged from the PAARNG after the eligibility period for award of the ARCAM and was issued an NGB Form 22, the PAARNG has the authority to correct the applicant’s record and issue him an NGB Form 22A (Correction to NGB Form 22) to show the award of the ARCAM for the period of service 28 July 1988 through 27 July 1992. In view of the foregoing findings and conclusions, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant’s records as recommended...