ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055427C070420
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that his military record be corrected to show the date that he is retirement eligible. Further, there is no evidence of record or independent evidence provided by the applicant that supports his claim that he should be eligible to retire from active military service or be entitled to non-regular retired pay in the year 2004 or 2005. It would appear that the applicant may believe that his years of non-regular service (service in the USAR not on extended active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055439C070420
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 : His...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055443C070420
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, it is concluded: The available evidence shows, however, that he served as an anti-tank gun crewman, MOS 610, which was not one of the specialties eligible for award of the CIB during World War II.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055445C070420
The applicant states that he was not awarded the GCM after he completed 3 years of trouble free service. Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides, in pertinent part, that the primary requirement for award of a decoration is that a formal recommendation be prepared and introduced into official military channels within 2 years of the act, achievement, or service to be recognized. In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as recommended below.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055456C070420
The applicant’s DD Form 214, with an effective date of 14 January 1972, shows entitlement to the Vietnam Service Medal. Therefore, he is not entitled to correction of his discharge documents to show MOS 64B. The applicant’s DD Form 214, with an effective date of 14 January 1972, shows the Vietnam Service Medal as an authorized award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055458C070420
The Board accepts the award certificates provided as evidence that the applicant was awarded two awards of the BSM. It appears that the BSM 1 st oak leaf cluster was awarded as a result of his award of the Combat Infantryman Badge; i. e., for meritorious achievement in ground operations against the enemy. In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as recommended below.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055498C070420
The applicant requests that her Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD From 214, be corrected to show her rank and grade as Private, E-2 (PV2), her date of separation as 7 February 2001, her net active service as 1 year, 2 months, and 18 days of service, and that she was a high school graduate or equivalent. In December 2000, the applicant accepted nonjudicial punishment under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice for failing to go to her appointed place of duty. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055550C070420
Upon arrival home the applicant found that his parents had requested that the Canadian government investigate whether their son had to return to the United States after his leave or could he remain in Canada and help them with the farm, the finances and the children. Certificate of marriage dated January 1979. Evidence submitted to the Board by the applicant shows the Canadian government at the time of the offense advised the applicant to return to his unit in the United States after...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055554C070420
The Board considered the following evidence: The applicant’s personnel records show that prior to his discharge on 3 July 1965, he underwent a separation medical examination on 15 May 1965 and was qualified for separation with a physical profile of 111111. The applicant’s induction medical examination, dated 11 April 1963, shows that he reported he was a mild diabetic and had sugar or albumin in his urine.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055557C070420
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 REQUESTS: In...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055579C070420
In pertinent part, it states that the Purple Heart is awarded to any member of an Armed Force who has been wounded or killed in any action against an enemy of the United States. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was wounded in action on 5 February 1969 and that he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 5...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055594C070420
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his records be corrected to show he received an additional qualifying year for retirement, and that he be given a disability retirement with a disability rating of 40 percent. APPLICANT STATES : That he was honorably discharged from the United States Army Reserve (USAR) with only one year left to obtain his 20 year retirement. There is no basis to grant the applicant's request for any additional qualifying years of service in order to become eligible for retired pay.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055599C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 21 October 1994, the commander notified the applicant that he was being recommended for discharge under the provisions of chapter 14, Army Regulation 635-200, for commission of a serious offense with a GD. He had completed 3 years, 1 month, and 15 days of creditable military service.On 4 April 2001 the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055602C070420
The FSM’s notification of eligibility for retired pay at age 60 (his 20-year letter) is dated 25 March 1999. 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: The FSM received his 20-year letter.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055610C070420
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: 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 | 2001055624C070420
The applicant provided a copy of his DD Form 4, dated 19 January 1954, which shows that he enlisted for a period of 3 years on 19 January 1954. The evidence of record shows that he enlisted for a period of 3 years and served his commitment in an honorable manner and was separated 2 days before completion of 3 years of active Federal service. The Board also notes that he was separated due to early release of overseas returnees and was transferred to the USAR in accordance with regulations...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055643C070420
Regan K. SmithMember The applicant and counsel if any, did not appear before the Board. The applicant states that the FSM was captured by the enemy and died while a POW. The RCPAC continued that when the Korean War POW’s were released, the POW’s that served with the FSM were questioned and one soldier stated that he knew that the FSM had been captured by the enemy, but had been separated from him in the POW camp and never saw or heard from him again.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055672C070420
The applicant requests award of the Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB), the Ranger Tab and the Good Conduct Medal. There is no evidence in the available records which shows the applicant was considered for the first award of the Good Conduct Medal. There is no evidence of record available to the Board which shows the applicant completed a Ranger Course conducted by the U.S. Army Infantry School or the Ranger Training Command.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055681C070420
The applicant requests in effect, that his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD Form 214, be corrected to show that he served in Bosnia, to show the awards of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM), the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM), two awards of the Army Achievement Medal (AAM) and show that he completed the Combat Lifesaver Course. However, Army Regulation 635-5 provides that item 14 of the DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055682C070420
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: DA Form 2627, dated 21 November 1985, shows that while assigned to Fort Bliss, Texas, nonjudicial punishment was again imposed against the applicant for wrongful use of marijuana on or about 18 September 1985. Army Regulation 27-10 and Army Regulation 15-185 (Policy and Procedures for Applying to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records) specifically preclude the removal of a valid DA Form 2627 from a soldier’s record, by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055684C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: In two separate applications, that he be awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). However, there is no evidence of record nor has the applicant submitted any evidence that shows that he engaged in ground combat while he was assigned or attached to an infantry unit.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055693C070420
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214, Report of Transfer or Discharge, be corrected to show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. The applicant states that his DD Form 214 does not show that he was awarded a Purple Heart. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his military records to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055696C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The request for discharge was approved by the appropriate authority and on 19 December 1997, the applicant was discharged from the Army, under other than honorable conditions, under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, for the good of the service, in lieu of trial by court-martial. The applicant applied to the ADRB for an upgrade of his discharge and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055708C070420
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 | 2001055710C070420
The applicant states that his date of entry is incorrect on his DD Form 214. The applicant’s military records show he enlisted on 13 August 1985 as a motor transport operator for a period of 3 years. The applicant’s records contain a copy of DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document) which shows that the applicant enlisted on 13 August 1985.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055713C070420
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: In effect, he states he is 57 years old and what he did at age 17 has been over 40 years ago.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055719C070420
The Board considered the following evidence: It lists the Vietnam Service Medal but not the number of bronze service stars indicating his campaign credit. Although he cannot wear two awards of the RVNGC with Palm, both of those awards should be listed on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055753C070420
The applicant states, in effect, that his record was incomplete when it was considered by the 1994 and 1995 Reserve Component, Selection Boards (RCSB) as it did not show completion of either his civilian or military education military education requirements. These documents were not previously available to the Board and constitute new evidence that requires Board review. In their opinion it was stated that if the applicant provided verification of his education, he could request a SSB for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055770C070420
The applicant requests, in effect, that she be reimbursed $592.00 for a student loan that she repaid when, in fact, it should have been paid in accordance with her enlistment option for the Army Loan Repayment Program (LRP). Evidence available indicates that in addition to the Perkins Loan, the applicant had two other loans that were paid in accordance with the LRP. On 1 December 2000, the applicant was informed that the Army would make an exception to policy to repay the original unpaid...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055771C070420
The Board considered the following evidence: On 17 June 1999 the applicant requested an exception to the provisions of Army Regulation 140-158, which prohibited promotion upon change of status to enter the AGR program, and stated that the position for which he was applying was a Staff Sergeant position [Apparently, at that time he was not aware of the policy change]. The applicant was promoted to Staff Sergeant prior to his reporting date in an AGR status; nonetheless, he was obviously...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055784C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Consequently, due to the two concepts involved, an individual’s medical condition, although not considered medically unfitting for military service at the time of processing for separation, discharge or retirement, may be sufficient to qualify the individual for DVA benefits based on an evaluation by that agency. DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055790C070420
However, records show that he only had 19 years, 4 months, and 24 days qualifying for retired pay at age 60. As a matter of compassion, in recognition of his long and faithful service, and as an exception to policy and regulation, he should be issued an amended retirement point statement showing 20 years qualifying for retirement by redistributing his USAR retirement points from earlier years to make the period 21 November 1981 through 20 November 1982 a good year qualifying for retirement....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055791C070420
The applicant requests that his records be corrected by awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) and the Good Conduct Medal (GCM), and that they be listed on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as recommended below. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by changing the applicant DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055804C070420
The applicant, in effect, states that the absence of an entry that shows he completed the Heavy Antiarmor Weapons Infantryman BNCOC on his DD Form 2586 has adversely affected his application to a university. His DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, reflects that he completed the BNCOC in January 1981. Therefore, it would be appropriate to reflect his completion of that course on his DD Form 2586.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055807C070420
Officer transferred into the IRR on 18 March 2001 and was promoted to major with a DOR of 18 March 2001. The Board further notes that since the applicant was not officially assigned to a major slot until 18 March 2001, he is not entitled to an effective date for promotion to major, with all back pay and allowances, prior to that date. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing the individual concerned was promoted to major effective 18 March...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055809C070420
The applicant states he was wounded in action by a Japanese mortar shell on Okinawa on 26 May 1945 and was not awarded a Purple Heart. There is sufficient evidence to show that the applicant was wounded on 26 May 1945 while serving as an infantryman in Okinawa and that he was treated by medical personnel. RECOMMENDATION : That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by awarding the individual concerned the Purple Heart for wounds received in action...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055813C070420
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that he be determined to be eligible for a non-regular retirement. 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: The evidence of record shows that the applicant was discharged from the Army National Guard and as a Reserve of the Army upon his request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055831C070420
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 | CY2001 | 2001055832C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. As a result of his civil court conviction the applicant’s unit commander initiated action to administratively separate him from active duty under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206 (conviction by civil court). However, they are not supported by either evidence submitted with the application or the evidence of record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055834C070420
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show his award of the Purple Heart. The available evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant sustained a wound on 1 March 1945 in the EAMET that was treated by medical personnel and that qualified for award of the Purple Heart. b. by showing that he was awarded the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, the Army Occupation Medal (Germany) and the EAME Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055835C070420
On 4 April 2000, the Total Army Personnel Command (PERSCOM) Enlisted Promotions Branch erroneously administratively removed her from the 3 September 1999 SFC Selection List, under Army Regulation 600-8-19 (Enlisted Promotions and Reductions), paragraph 4-18 (Rules for administrative and command initiated removals from a centralized promotions list) based on the results of a MEBD vice a PEB. There is no evidence in the available records to show that the applicant was provided an opportunity...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055837C070420
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 | 2001055838C070420
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 REQUESTS: That...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055841C070420
The applicant requests correction of his DD 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Joint Meritorious Unit Award. Evidence of record shows that the Commander in Chief, Allied Forces Southern Europe Band was awarded the Joint Meritorious Unit Award during the period of applicant's assignment to the unit. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned was awarded the Joint...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055843C070420
The applicant, who is the sister of the former service member (FSM), requests that the FSM’s home of record (HOR) be changed to reflect that his permanent address was Honolulu, Hawaii (at the street address shown on the application) at the time of his death. Inasmuch as it appears there are no benefits that will accrue to the FSM as a result of correcting his HOR, other than the extension of future memorialization activities to a former Hawaiian soldier, the Board is of the opinion that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055854C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. A general discharge was normally appropriate for a member who was discharged for patterns of misconduct. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations – Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 3-7 provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055860C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The military records of the FSM show: However, there is no evidence to show that he did serve in Korea.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055863C070420
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. Army Regulation 672-5-1, in effect at the time, prescribed Army policy, criteria, and administrative instructions concerning award of the AGCM. The regulation also states, in pertinent part, that for first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950, a period of service of less than 3...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055867C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 10 April 1970, the applicant was discharged, in pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service with a discharge UOTHC. 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 | 2001055868C070420
MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 August 2001 DOCKET NUMBER: AR2001055868 APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his discharge for personality disorder be corrected to a medical discharge. That diagnosis warranted the applicant’s separation for personality disorder.