ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055869C070420
However, her DD Form 214 shows she was discharged on 2 March 2001, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12(c), for misconduct – commission of a serious offense, and was issued a general under honorable conditions discharge. The applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for upgrade of her discharge from general to honorable. Therefore, there is no basis to grant the applicant award of the Army Service Ribbon or to correct item 13 of her DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055874C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 12 December 1972 the applicant was issued a General Discharge Certificate as a result of his discharge in lieu of court-martial, for the good of the service. The applicant’s records contain no evidence and he has submitted no evidence to support his contention that he was wounded in action and is entitled to the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055877C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. The applicant has not presented and the records do not contain sufficient justification to conclude that it would be in the interest of justice to grant the relief requested or to excuse the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055878C070420
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB); to change Sharpshooter M-14 to show Expert M-14; and that he be awarded a Purple Heart. The applicant’s military records show that he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 17 January 1968. The DD Form 214 should be corrected to add and show that the applicant was award of the CIB, the Vietnam Service Medal with 3 Bronze...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055880C070420
The applicant requests that the social security number on his DD Form 214, Report of Transfer or Discharge, be corrected. The applicant states, in effect, that the social security number shown on the DD Form 214 is incorrect and should be corrected to reflect the same number as shown on his application to this Board. Accordingly, it would be appropriate to correct the social security number on his DD Form 214 to reflect the same number as shown on his application to this Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055887C070420
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. There is no evidence in the available records which shows that he was recommended for or awarded the Bronze Star Medal. There is no evidence or record, and the applicant has provided no evidence, which shows that he was recommended for or awarded the Bronze Star Medal; therefore, he is not entitled to this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055888C070420
The applicant requests that block 11 (Primary Specialty) on his Certificate of Release or Discharge (DD Form 214) be corrected to show that he served in 76X and 92A military occupational specialties (MOS). The evidence of record shows that the applicant’s primary specialty number changed from 76P to 92A on 30 June 1993 and he was not discharged until 19 July 1993. In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as recommended below.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055894C070420
The evidence of record shows that the applicant had completed in excess of 6 months (180 days) of active duty at the time she was separated. The regulation does not require 6 months of continuous active duty; however, presumably the Army Finance and Accounting Service at the time did not determine she had 6 months of active duty because it was not continuous. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the applicant was entitled to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055896C070420
There is no evidence that an award approval authority acted upon the recommendation or that orders were issued awarding him the BSM. Army Regulation 600-8-22 also provides for the award of the BSM to members of the armed forces who, after 6 December 1941 and prior to 3 September 1945, have been cited in orders or in a formal certificate for meritorious or exemplary conduct in ground combat against the armed enemy. The Board notes that the applicant was authorized issuance of the BSM and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055897C070420
The applicant states that she reenlisted in the USAR on 7 November 1998 vice 6 November 1998. The evidence of record shows the applicant completed a total of 6 years and 10 days of combined active and inactive service on 6 November 1998 and reenlisted the following day, 7 November 1998. The applicant’s reenlistment document erroneously shows a mechanical date of reenlistment as “19981106” while the handwritten date by the applicant and the Retention NCO is “7 November 1998”.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055899C070420
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. The applicant has not presented and the records do not contain sufficient justification to conclude that it would be in the interest of justice to grant the relief requested or to excuse the failure to file...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055902C070420
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 | 2001055925C070420
Had the enrollment form used been accepted, the applicant would have been eligible for the SBP had the FSM survived for only three more weeks. The Board cannot change the date of the FSM’s death; however, the Board concludes that it would be appropriate to correct his records to show that he enrolled in the SBP on 12 June 1979. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the FSM completed the DA Form 4240 on 12 June 1979 and enrolled in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055933C070420
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. Effective 3 January 1999, he was separated from active duty and transferred to the Army Reserve under the authority of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 4, by reason of completion of required service. The regulation provides that the separation program designator for completion of required service under Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056007C070420
The applicant states that item 11 (Primary Specialty) of his DD Form 214 with a separation date of 31 March 2001 should be corrected to show the entry “92Y30 12 YRS, 75H (75B) 15 YRS, 51K (51N) 14 YRS 2 MOS, 77W (51N) 14 YRS, 2 MOS, 16S (14M) 3 YRS, 10 MOS”, item 13 (Awards and Decorations) to show the Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon, the Army Commendation Medal (First Oak Leaf Cluster), and item 14 (Military Education) to show that he completed the Hazardous Waste...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056010C070420
The applicant’s personnel records contain two DD Forms 214. There are no orders available to the Board which show the applicant was awarded the Good Conduct Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056014C070420
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: An upgrade of a soldier’s discharge may be warranted if the Board determines that the discharge was in error or unjust.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056022C070420
The applicant requests that his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD Form 214, be corrected to show he was awarded the Army Staff Identification Badge. Army Regulation 635-5 states that item 20 of the DD Form 214 will be completed by inserting the State requested by the member and placing an “X” in the appropriate “yes” or “no” block. There is no evidence of record to show that the applicant did not request that a copy of his DD Form 214 be sent to the Virginia, rather...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056032C070420
A 23 March 2001 memorandum to the applicant from his command informed him that he was not eligible for crediting of retirement points or qualifying service beyond the date of his MRD of 31 December 1999. The applicant’s records should be corrected to revoke his discharge of 31 January 2001 and record all service time and retirement points from 1 January 2000 through 31 January 2001. His completion of over 20 years of qualifying service now being recorded, the applicant should be placed in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056039C070420
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 Separation, DD Form 214, be corrected to show the correct spelling of his name. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056045C070420
The applicant’s military records were not available to the Board for review. By regulation, in order to support awarding a member the PH, it is necessary to establish that the wound for which the award is being made required treatment by a medical officer. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by awarding the individual concerned the PH for a wound he received in action, on 10 October 1944, while serving as a PFC, in the ETO during World War II;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056052C070420
By regulation, there are basically three requirements for award of the CIB; the soldier must be an infantryman satisfactorily performing infantry duties; must be assigned to an infantry unit during such time as the unit is engaged in active ground combat; and must actively participate in such ground combat. In addition, although authorized subsequent to his separation, based on his service in Southwest Asia during Operation Desert Storm, the applicant is clearly entitled to both the KLM-SA...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056055C070420
The commander had cited the applicant’s two Article 15s, one dated 4 March 1994 for AWOL and one dated 11 April 1996 for illegal substance abuse. He was given an SPD code of JKK (separation for misconduct under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c(2)) and an RE code of 3. The RE code of 3 is incorrect; however, since the correct RE code for this SPD is 4, the Board cannot make this correction unless the applicant requests it.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056056C070420
Army Regulation 135-180 states in paragraph 2-3, that a 20-Year Letter will be issued to the Reserve Component soldier within 1 year after they complete 20 years of qualifying service for retirement. However, evidence of record shows that the applicant was credited with 16 years, 5 months and 13 days for his education, experience and prior active commissioned service, not for the purpose of retirement. Evidence of record shows the applicant served 9 years, 1 month and 18 days of total...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056057C070420
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. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 4 June 1969 – 3 April 1971 and the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 20 June 1970. That the applicant’s DD Form 214 be amended to add the Purple Heart, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056062C070420
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Silver Star, a second bronze service star to be affixed to his Korean Service Medal, the American Defense Service Medal and a Presidential Unit Citation (formerly known as the Distinguished Unit Citation until 3 November 1966). The applicant’s DD Form 214, which was authenticated in his own hand, does not show the Korean Service Medal with two bronze service stars, the American Defense Service Medal or the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056083C070420
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. The applicant has submitted no evidence to show that the information contained in his records is incorrect.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056084C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that his records be corrected to show that he separated from the service in the pay grade of E-4. APPLICANT STATES : In effect, that the reduction in grade he received from the nonjudicial punishment imposed against him for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol was much too harsh.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056085C070420
The JA stated that in his opinion, Medical Corps officers who served prior to 1981, in the Organized Reserve Corps (Now Army Reserve) were entitled to year-for-year credit for their service. The JA also stated that under Title 10, USC, section 1405 (1980), years of service did not appear to include service in the Army Reserve. It was determined that the applicant was entitled to 5 years of constructive service credit for medical school/internship, which was for computation of basic pay and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056086C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations, and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted. There is no corroboration in available records nor did the applicant submit evidence to support his contentions of continual harassment by another soldier.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056089C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT STATES : In effect, that he never had a chance to appeal and in the 7 years since his discharge he has been denied medical services by Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals. The Board finds no evidence presented in this case warrants clemency.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056093C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. SPD code JBK is the appropriate code for members being discharged, under the provisions of chapter 4, Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of ETS who are ineligible for, barred from, or are otherwise denied reenlistment who are separated on completion of enlistment. The evidence of record confirms that on the date of his discharge, the applicant was ineligible for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056094C070420
His military occupational specialty was listed as a supply noncommissioned officer (NCO) and he was awarded the Distinguished Unit Badge, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. 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 awarding the individual concerned the WWII Victory Medal and the American Campaign Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056095C070420
Although there is no evidence the applicant was ever awarded the Purple Heart his records do contain an unsigned DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214, Report of Separation from Active Duty) indicating his 1971 discharge document was being corrected to reflect award of the Purple Heart. Evidence confirms the applicant was wounded as a result of hostile action on 30 May 1970 and as such is entitled to the Purple Heart. __ RVO __ __ CJP __ __ LDS __ GRANT AS STATED IN RECOMMENDATION
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056103C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that his clemency discharge be upgraded 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 | 2001056104C070420
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 appropriate authority approved his request for discharge on 31 August 1981 and directed that he be discharged under other than honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056105C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The ADRB denied his request for a change in the reason for discharge and found that his narrative reason for separation was both proper and equitable. However, unless the Board is presented evidence that the applicant was not discharged “for the good of the service in lieu of court-martial” there is no error or injustice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056108C070420
There is no evidence available to the Board which shows he was promoted to the rank of SP5/pay grade E-5. There is no evidence of record and the applicant has provided no evidence which shows he was recommended for or was promoted to SP5/pay grade E-5. Therefore, his DD Form 214 is correct as currently constituted and he is not entitled to correction of his records to show his rank as SP5/pay grade E-5.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056109C070420
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. On 6 October 1980, the applicant was discharged, in pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of service with a discharge UOTHC.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056121C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a more favorable discharge. In April 1966 he went absent without leave (AWOL) for 2 days and nonjudicial punishment was again imposed against him, which resulted in his being reduced to the pay grade of E-2.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056132C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. COUNSEL STATES : Counsel for the applicant states that the applicant was selected for promotion to CW3 by the 1996 Army Reserve Components Selection Board and advised that his effective date of promotion would be 6 July 1997. DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056135C070420
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 24 March 1970, after consulting with legal counsel, the applicant voluntarily submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056138C070420
COUNSEL CONTENDS : That the applicant should receive a 100 percent service connected disability rating from the date of his discharge to date, and should receive all back benefits at the 100 percent rate less all benefits paid to date, plus interest and any other benefits that he is due. Counsel states that nevertheless, a review of the records show that the applicant is entitled to a 100 percent disability rating. The Board notes that the applicant was awarded a 100 percent service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056143C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT STATES : That at the time his life had become unmanageable so he used drugs and alcohol to escape reality. Although the specific facts and circumstances surrounding his discharge are not present in the available records, his records do contain a duly constituted report of separation (DD Form 214) which shows that he was discharged under other than honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056145C070420
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. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056146C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. However, his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) indicates he was honorably discharged on 16 June 1998 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance. Army Regulation 635-40, paragraph 2-2b, as amended, provides that when a member is being separated by reason other than physical disability, his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056148C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. However, the applicant's DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) indicates he was discharged on 5 October 1978, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for misconduct, and issued an UOTHC discharge. DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056150C070420
The applicant requests, in effect, that the records of her deceased spouse, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he enrolled in the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP). While the Board cannot change the date of the FSM’s death, the Board concludes that it would be appropriate to correct his records to show that he enrolled in the RCSBP on 1 July 1979 for spouse coverage, full base amount, option C. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056154C070420
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: A medical proceeding, regardless of the date completed, must establish that a medical condition was identified by appropriate medical authority within 6 months of the soldier’s initial entrance on active duty and the condition would have permanently or temporarily disqualified the soldier for entry into the...