ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056484C070420
The applicant requests that his name be changed on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge); that item 12 (Last Duty Assignment and Major Command) be corrected to include the entries “7th Infantry Division” and “Korea”; that item 22c (Foreign and or Sea Service) be corrected to show the entry “Korea”; and that item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) be corrected to show all the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056485C070420
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Presidential Unit Citation, the Meritorious Unit Commendation, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, the Army Commendation Medal and an additional bronze service (campaign) star for wear on the Vietnam Service Medal. There are no orders in the applicant’s service personnel records which show that he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal, and there is no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056487C070420
In pertinent part, it provided for the award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940. This medal is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 - 28 March 1973. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by awarding the applicant the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 28 July...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056489C070420
In accordance with Army Regulation 15-185, the application and the available military records pertinent to the corrective action requested were reviewed to determine whether the application was filed within the time established by statute, and if not, whether it would be in the interest of justice to waive the failure to timely file. The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The applicant has not presented and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056493C070420
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be given a Fitness for Duty Evaluation (FFDE), that his transfer to the Retired Reserve be revoked, that he be returned to the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR), and that he be promoted to colonel in accordance with the 28 January 2000 Standby Advisory Board selection for such. The AR-PERSCOM Command Surgeon provided an advisory opinion which he states, in effect, that: 1) the term he used, “temporary medical disqualification,” was not meant in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056498C070420
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 | 2001056503C070420
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 | 2001056531C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On the same day, the commander notified the applicant that he was initiating action to separate her from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-37, under the Expeditious Discharge Program (EDP). Otherwise, a commander was required to separate soldiers under other provisions of the regulation which in most cases resulted in an other than...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056538C070420
The applicant provides the front page from a Recommendation for Award (for other than Valor) of Army Achievement Medal (AAM), Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), and Meritorious Service Medal (MSM), DA Form 638, dated 20 May 1992, in which he was recommended for the ARCOM 4 th OLC for the period 6 March - 19 May 1992. The DA Form 638 indicates that his previous awards included the ARCOM 2d OLC. On 7 July 2001, PERSCOM indicated to an analyst with the Board that it could not be determined...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056542C070420
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 | 2001056543C070420
His records also contain Department of the Army, U.S. Military Personnel Center (MILPERCEN) Orders Number D174-15, dated 24 September 1984, which placed him on the TDRL as a PFC/pay grade E-3 with an effective date of retirement as 22 October 1984 and with 80% disability. Law provides, in effect, that a service member may not be denied a promotion to which he or she would have otherwise been entitled were it not for the physical disability for which he or she was retired. Consistent with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056548C070420
Paragraph (a) states, in pertinent part, that officers shall be placed in the promotion zone and shall be considered for promotion to the next higher grade by a promotion board convened under section 14101(a) of this title, far enough in advance of completing the MYIG so that, if the officer is recommended for promotion, the promotion may be effective on or before the date on which the officer will complete those years of service. This conclusion is based on the legal provisions established...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056558C070420
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 reflect award of the Purple Heart and that his reason for discharge be changed to either medical separation or medical retirement. While there is evidence that the applicant was transferred from Vietnam to William Beaumont General Hospital in a patient status, was hospitalized and received medical treatment,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056565C070420
I certify that hereinafter is recorded the record of consideration of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. In accordance with Army Regulation 15-185, the application and the available military records pertinent to the corrective action requested were reviewed to determine whether 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056574C070420
The applicant’s military records were not available to the Board for review. Block 29 (wounds received as a result of action with enemy forces) of the applicant’s DD Form 214 also contains an entry that specifically verifies that he was wounded in action in Korea on 29 January 1951. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by awarding the individual concerned the Purple Heart for being wounded in action while serving as a private in Korea on 29...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056576C070420
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. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That all his military occupational specialties (MOS) be listed on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056579C070420
APPLICANT REQUESTS: The removal of a General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR) dated 1 July 1998, from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). APPLICANT STATES : That on 2 November 1998, the Commanding General of the United States Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) sent him a memorandum informing him that the GOMOR would be filed in his OMPF. He states that the Commanding General did not have the authority to direct that the GOMOR be filed in his OMPF.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056582C070420
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: APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056611C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 20 March 2000, the appropriate authority approved the recommendation and directed the applicant be discharged with an Honorable Discharge Certificate. 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 | 2001056614C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS : In effect, that the Board correct his records to reflect that he was separated from the service by reason of physical disability. The Army must find that a service member is physically unfit to reasonably perform his or her duties and assign an appropriate disability rating before he or she can be medically retired or separated.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056617C070420
In accordance with Army Regulation 15-185, the application and the available military records pertinent to the corrective action requested were reviewed to determine whether to authorize a formal hearing, recommend that the records be corrected without a formal hearing, or to deny the application without a formal hearing if it is determined that insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of probable material error or injustice. The Board further notes...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056618C070420
The applicant requests, in effect, that his military records be corrected to show award of his Purple Heart (PH) and four bronze service stars on his Korean Service Medal (KSM). The applicant states, in effect, that his Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States (DD Form 214) does not properly show his PH and all four bronze service stars on his KSM. Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides for award of the United Nations Service Medal (UNSM).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056624C070420
The applicant requests that his Certificate of Release or Discharge (DD Form 214) be corrected to show that he was awarded the Army Achievement Medal (AAM). On 9 November 1994, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant’s request for upgrade of his discharge. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by amending the DD Form 214 of the individual concerned to show that he was awarded the Army Achievement Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056629C070420
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That her records be corrected by changing her separation and reentry codes on her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). On 14 July 1999, the applicant was notified by her commander that he was initiating action to separate her from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 11 for unsatisfactory performance and conduct. Item number 26 will contain the separation code, as shown in Army Regulation 635-5-1 based on the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056632C070420
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: 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 | 2001056633C070420
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. However, his discharge document does not reflect this award or that he was wounded in action. Medical evidence of record shows the applicant was wounded in action on 3 September 1950 and was awarded the Purple Heart on 7 September 1950.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056642C070420
On 14 January 2000, the applicant was discharged from the Army Reserve. There is no evidence of record that he was required to be separated or that he requested separation. The evidence of record, and that submitted by the applicant, provides sufficient evidence that he was not subject to mandatory separation from the IRR and he should be returned to a Ready Reserve status effective the date of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056648C070420
His enlistment contract did reflect that he was authorized a cash bonus, when in fact, at the time of his enlistment, he did not qualify for a bonus due to his time in service. He enlisted into the USAR for a period of six years. 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 | 2001056650C070420
Evidence of record also shows that the ADRB reviewed the applicant’s case on 1 August 1997 and determined that his narrative reason for separation was proper and equitable. The applicant has failed to show through the evidence submitted or the evidence of record that the narrative reason for separation issued to him was in error or unjust. Carl W. S. Chun Director, Army Board for Correction of Military RecordsINDEXCASE IDAR2001056650SUFFIXRECONDATE BOARDED20010830TYPE OF DISCHARGE(GD)DATE...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056657C070420
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 | 2001056658C070420
The applicant’s military records show that he enlisted in the Army for three years on 29 December 1967. His DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) shows that he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the applicant was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056666C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The applicant’s DD Form 214 shows that he entered on active duty on 28 January 1952, served with Company C of the 279 th Infantry Regiment in Korea and was wounded on 13 February 1953. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056670C070420
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 record be corrected to show that he had 6 years, 7 months, and 12 days of active service, vice the 6 years, 5 months, and 12 days reflected on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The member’s separation orders specify the total combined years of active service and inactive duty training to be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056671C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 8 August 1980 he was assigned to Fort Hood, Texas and approximately six months later was convicted by a summary court-martial of being absent from duty for 16 days. The appropriate authority approved the recommendation for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, on 6 March 1981 and directed that the applicant be discharged under other...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056675C070420
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. There is also no evidence of record which shows that his unit was cited for award of the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation during the period the applicant was a member of the 2nd Infantry Division.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056676C070420
The applicant’s DD Form 214 with an effective date of 20 September 1994 does not show the Armed Forces Reserve Medal or the Armed Forces Service Medal as authorized awards. It is awarded for honorable and satisfactory service as a member of one or more of the Reserve Components of the Armed Forces of the United States for a period of 10 years. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to correction of his military records to show award of the Armed Forces Reserve Medal with “M” Device with a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056680C070420
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. There is no evidence in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056682C070420
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, and the applicant has not provided any, that he was ever recommended for, or awarded, the Bronze Star Medal, in spite of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056693C070420
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. She was, however, not precluded from obtaining VA benefits for disability during her first period of active service from 10 October 1979 to 9 October 1983. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056708C070420
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show that he enlisted in the pay grade of E-2. The opinion was provided to the applicant for comment and to date no response has been received from the applicant. RECOMMENDATION : That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected, as an exception to policy, by showing that the individual concerned enlisted in the pay grade of E-2, effective 8 August 2000, with entitlement to all back pay and allowances.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056720C070420
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 | 2001056723C070420
Although the specifics associated with the false official statement are not contained in records available to the Board the statement submitted by the applicant in his behalf to his division commander in which he “nonconcurred” with the court-martial, and included as evidence with his application to this Board, indicates the statement revolved around changing a code in his records which would permit him to reenlist. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056724C070420
During his period of active duty, his records were corrected to show his DOB as 16 January 1951. Other documents in his records show his DOB as 16 January 1951, including his Enlisted Qualification Record. The evidence of record clearly shows the applicant’s DOB as 16 January 1951 and his DD Form 214 should be corrected accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056728C070420
As pertains to this case, for the period under review, 5 December 1963 through 3 December 1965, the applicant would be credited with 00 years, 11 months, and 29 days of qualifying service. The action to separate him one day (not two days) early from the active Army has worked to his detriment by denying him a qualifying year for non-regular retirement. c. showing that the applicant was released from active duty with an honorable characterization of service on 4 December 1965, thus giving...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056730C070420
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 | 2001056734C070420
Orders 001-003, PERSCOM dated 5 January 1993 adjusted the applicant’s date of rank to 6 July 1987. 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: While the applicant noted his work with the CIA when he applied for active duty, he did not indicate that he would accept active duty only if his CIA tour was counted as AFS.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056735C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. When the Board corrected this error, he was selected for promotion. Even if an argument were made that the selection rate for CGSC was higher than for promotion to LTC, that would not negate the fact that promotion selection boards and school selection boards consider different criteria in making their determinations for selection or nonselection.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056761C070420
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. Requests to delete a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056775C070420
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 applicant has provided no evidence and the available records contain no evidence showing that he was awarded the CIB or MOS11M.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056777C070420
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...