ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056155C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That he be awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and that his records be corrected accordingly. The applicant’s contentions have been noted by the Board; however, the evidence of record fails to show that during his assignment he performed the duties of an infantryman while assigned to an infantry unit or that he engaged in ground combat against...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056156C070420
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 | 2001056159C070420
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. 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 | 2001056161C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Chapter 8 of that regulation establishes policy and procedures, and provides authority for the voluntary separation of enlisted women because of pregnancy. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056162C070420
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 general discharge be upgraded to honorable. The applicant submitted a request for an upgrade of his discharge to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) and on 17 October 1977, the ADRB upgraded his discharge to general, under honorable conditions under the criteria of the Department of Defense Discharge Review Program (Special) in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056168C070420
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 was so discharged on 21 September 1974 with a total of 8 years, 1 month, and 1 day service and 16 days lost time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056170C070420
The applicant’s discharge document shows he served a period of qualifying service for award of the American Campaign Medal. Based on the foregoing, the Board concluded that the current entry in item 6 (Organization) on his WD AGO Form 53-55 listed the unit from which the applicant was separated, not the unit with which the applicant served in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. Therefore, the applicant is
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056175C070420
The applicant states, in effect, that he was awarded the Purple Heart after being released from Hammond General Hospital in Modesto, California; however, his report of separation (WD AGO Form 53-55) did not reflect his wounds or the award of the Purple Heart. The available evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant was wounded in combat and treated by medical personnel. RECOMMENDATION : That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056182C070420
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to reflect award of the Bronze Star Medal with “V” device. Records available to the Board indicate the applicant entered active duty on 2 May 1968. The applicant was discharged on 4 December 1969.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056190C070420
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 | 2001056194C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He was sentenced to a forfeiture, confinement at hard labor for three months, and to be discharged from the service with a bad conduct 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 | 2001056203C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 18 January 1974 the applicant requested that he be discharged for the good of the service. However, at the time of the applicant's separation the regulation provided for the issuance of an undesirable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056207C070420
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. While the applicant failed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056209C070420
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. On 29 February 1972 the separation authority approved the applicant’s request for discharge and directed that he be furnished an undesirable discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056230C070420
His record contains orders showing that on 12 March 1971 the applicant was assigned to the US Military Assistance Command Vietnam, Advisory Team 17, as Senior Advisor in an infantry duty position (military occupational specialty (MOS) G1542). The evidence of record shows that the applicant although an artilleryman by branch was assigned to the duty position of an infantry senior advisor to a Vietnamese civil guard unit at the time he was wounded in action. by showing that the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056240C070420
PERSCOM recommended the applicant’s petition for reimbursement be denied because he never submitted the loan verification documents and reimbursement after the fact was not authorized. However, the Board concludes that had the applicant been completely familiar with the processing requirement for repayment of his student loans he would have followed the progress of the DD Form 2475 to the Sallie Mae Serving Corporation to ensure that it was returned to PERSCOM for finalization and payment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056244C070420
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. The applicant’s military records were not available to the Board for review. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected to showing, in block 6 (Organization) of the WD AGO 53-55 of the individual concerned, that his unit of assignment was the 3 rd Battalion, 116 th...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056256C070420
It appears the IO completed his investigation and made his findings and recommendations without interviewing the applicant. After the applicant was found not guilty of the charges which formed the basis for his removal from the DS Program, he appealed his relief-for-cause NCOER and the QMP. In view of the applicant’s chain of command’s new support of his contentions that the administrative action taken was premature and an injustice, the Board concludes that it would be appropriate to show...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056262C070420
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 failed to submit evidence to show that there was an error or injustice in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056265C070420
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. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056266C070420
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that his undesirable discharge (UD) be upgraded. On 11 July 1957, the applicant’s unit commander completed a statement in which he recommended that the applicant be discharged from the Army. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant’s discharge proceedings were conducted in accordance with law and regulations applicable at the time and that the character of the discharge was commensurate with his overall record of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056270C070420
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: There is no evidence in the available records to show that the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board’s 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056271C070420
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. In addition, the PUC awarded to Company B, 1 st Platoon, 9 th Infantry Division was awarded after (5 January 1968) the provided evidence shows he departed Vietnam. Recommend the applicant attempt to obtain his 201 file from the VA and provide the original records to the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056275C070420
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 available military records show: There is nothing in the records or in the evidence submitted by the applicant that overcomes this presumption.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056285C070420
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show his current rank, his dates of service in Germany (1 July to 27 September 1996), and award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM). The evidence of record clearly shows the applicant was promoted to colonel effective 6 March 1997, during his period of active duty, and his DD Form 214 should be corrected accordingly. The evidence of record shows the applicant served overseas from 1 July 1996 to 18 March 1997.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056293C070420
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: Accidental injuries, even though they may occur in a combat zone, that are not directly attributable to an act of the enemy, are not considered wounds received in action and do not entitle the individual to the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056294C070420
He states that he signed a request for a Dental Officer Accession Bonus with the understanding that his ADSO would be for four years. He received orders for active duty showing an eight year ADSO; however, on 21 September 1998 the orders were amended to four years, because he allegedly declined the accession bonus. The HPLRP contract which he signed required another 4 year obligation, and clearly stated that any other ADO for acceptance of an incentive program or accession bonus was in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056295C070420
APPLICANT STATES : That information from the Defense Finance and Accounting Service – Cleveland Center (DFAS-CL) dated 7 January 1999 stated that his retired basic pay would be based on his highest 36 months of pay. However, in April 2001 he received an Information Paper from his local retirement services officer (RSO) stating that his retired pay would be based on an average of his highest 36 months of basic enlisted pay only since he had less than 10 years of commissioned service. Title...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056298C070420
The applicant requests, in effect, that the Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS) he was authorized for the period 16 August 1997 through December 2000 be changed from the Separate Rations (SEPRATS) to the Rations In Kind Not Available (RIKNA) rate and that he be provided any back pay and allowances due as a result. The applicant states, in effect, that upon his arrival and in-processing at the Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) unit he was assigned to on 16 August 1997, he began...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056299C070420
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That a line of duty determination be changed from "NOT IN LINE OF DUTY-NOT DUE TO OWN MISCONDUCT-EPTS-NO AGGRAVATION" to "IN LINE OF DUTY-EPTS [Existed Prior to Service]-AGGRAVATION." A line of duty investigation was conducted on 4 June 1999 and determined that the applicant injured himself while lifting the heavy ballistic shield. DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056303C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT STATES : In effect, that his Army Achievement Medal, Pathfinder Badge, and several certificates are not shown on his DD Forms 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and that his locally imposed bar to reenlistment prevents him from enlisting in the Army Reserve (USAR) and Army National Guard (ARNG). The applicant was barred from reenlistment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056307C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. In October 2000 the applicant submitted a request to this Board to have his records corrected to reflect award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. In that letter the applicant was informed that he did not meet the qualification requirements for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and was told that he could apply again if he could "provide the Board with any supporting...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056311C070420
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that his bad conduct discharge (BCD) be upgraded to under honorable conditions. On 8 February 1985, the applicant was convicted by a general court-martial (GCM) of wrongful distribution of cocaine on 19 June and 16 August 1984. 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 | 2001056314C070420
He also states that he was awarded the HSM and KLM for his service in SWA and was awarded the DSM in 1993, which he desires to be added to his DD Form 214. Accordingly, there is no basis under the applicable regulation to add that award to his DD Form 214. However, the applicant was awarded the HSM and KLM for his service in SWA and those awards were not added to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056330C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. She was discharged from the Army Reserve on 4 April 1986. There is no medical evidence nor has the applicant submitted any, to show that she was injured while on active duty or in an active status in the Army Reserve or the Army National Guard, and as such there is no basis for physical disability discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056337C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Item 3 shows his grade as corporal and item 38 shows his highest grade held as corporal. 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 | 2001056339C070420
The Board considered the following evidence: EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: Evidence of record shows the applicant completed 20 years of commissioned service effective 19 December 2000.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056343C070420
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: Carl W. S. Chun Director, Army Board for Correction of Military RecordsINDEXCASE IDAR2001056343SUFFIXRECONDATE BOARDED20010830TYPE OF DISCHARGE(UOTHC)DATE OF DISCHARGE19820311DISCHARGE AUTHORITYAR635-200, CHAPTER 10 DISCHARGE REASONA70.00BOARD DECISION(DENY)REVIEW AUTHORITYISSUES 1.144.70002.3.4.5.6.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056350C070420
APPLICANT STATES : The applicant states that he should receive SSP based on his removal on 25 February 1994 from a deleted Individual Mobilization Augmentation (IMA) position because of the revision of the Mobilization (MOB) TDA/TOE. The applicant did request transfer to the Retired Reserve and his request was granted; however, that transfer took place 7 months after he had secured attachment to ARPERCEN to drill for points, and 5 months after his reassignment from the IMA position at Fort...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056351C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. PURPOSE : To determine whether the application was submitted within the time limit established by law, and if not, whether it is in the interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056352C070420
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 ROTC contract and disenrollment paperwork is 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 | 2001056353C070420
If the promotion board’s recommendations are approved after the MYSIG, the effective date of promotion and date of rank will be the date that the board’s recommendations are approved. The Chief, Promotions and Notification Branch, PERSCOM – St. Louis, provided an advisory opinion that the applicant’s promotion effective date, 30 August 2000, was correct, as that was the date he transferred from a major’s position in a TPU to the IRR and attained promotable status. Having attained his MYSIG...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056357C070420
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: Army Regulation 601-280, in effect at the time, provides the criteria for reenlistment eligibility and establishes the maximum number of years persons may serve on active duty in a particular grade.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056360C070420
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 | CY2001 | 2001056414C070420
The applicant was issued his Notification of Eligibility for Retired Pay at Age 60 (20-year letter) on 25 March 1999. The letter stated that individuals who have completed 20-years of qualifying service must earn a minimum of 50 points each year to be retained in an active status. On 27 March 2001 the applicant was discharged effective 19 March 2001, under the authority of Army Regulation 135-178, for failure to earn sufficient retirement points in the preceding year.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056415C070420
The applicant’s military records show that the applicant served in the Army of the United States during the period 12 March 1963 to 11 March 1965 (2 qualifying years). He is entitled to reinstatement and constructive service credit with pay and retirement points for the period of 16 January 1992 to 15 January 1994 based on his improper discharge. d. by showing he was separated and transferred to the Retired Reserve, as appropriate, based on 20 years of qualifying service with back pay to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056464C070420
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 | 2001056476C070420
In the opinion of the Board, the e-mail, dated 9 August 1999, the fact that the applicant was promoted to major on 31 August 1999, and the actions taken by unit officials as a result gave the applicant the reasonable impression that her extension had been approved. Thus, the Board concludes that it would be appropriate that the applicant’s promotion to major be considered valid and that all service she performed after reaching her MRD at age 60, up until 16 October 2000, be creditable for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056479C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. She provides her Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD Form 214; her Request for Reenlistment or Extension in the Regular Army, DA Form 3340-R, dated 3 March 1997; her Enlistment/Reenlistment Document Armed Forces of the United States, DD Forms4/1 and 4/2 dated 2 October 1997; her Statements for Enlistment, DA Form 3286, undated; and her Declination of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056481C070420
The applicant states, in effect, that he was authorized the award of the NATO Medal, that he completed the 3-week SF Military Freefall Jumpmaster Course in 1995 and the 1-week DOD High Risk Survival Course in 1995. His DD Form 214, issued on the date of his REFRAD, fails to indicate that he had completed the courses or that he was awarded the NATO Medal. RECOMMENDATION : That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the applicant completed...