ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056780C070420
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 desires restoration to active duty or an opportunity to again enlist and serve on active duty. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056785C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant was separated after completing just over 1 month of active military service and therefore, his uncharacterized discharge was appropriate. There is no evidence of record and none has been presented that he developed an incisional hernia while on military duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056796C070420
She further states that had she known this she would not have reenlisted for another 3 years. On 4 May 2000, the ARPERSCOM published orders discharging her from the USAR effective 10 May 2000. Therefore, the Board finds that her discharged orders should be revoked and that she be reinstated to her previous status in the USAR with credit for all drills (points only) that she earned during the appropriate retirement years.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056802C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Accordingly, on 26 June 2000, the applicant was discharged from the Army after completing 1 year, 5 months, and 6 days of creditable military service. The record indicates the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant’s request to change his reason for discharge on 20 July 2001.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056806C070420
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 | 2001056807C070420
General Orders Number 2264-329, Headquarters, United States Army, Vietnam, dated 29 June 1971, announced award of the BSM with “V” Device, to the applicant for heroism in connection with ground operations against a hostile force in the RVN. It allows, in effect, that upon the request of a Member of Congress, the Secretary concerned shall review a proposal for the award or presentation of a decoration (or the upgrading of a decoration), either for an individual or a unit, that is not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056808C070420
In January 1997, when the applicant was "conditionally selected" and ranked # 1 on the Order of Merit List (OML) for engineer duty, regulations required his "accompanying" waiver request be immediately forwarded for endorsement, recommendation, and DCSPER approval. Paragraph 3-3a(3) of the regulation states that the CAR has the responsibility to provide a recommendation for active duty through the appropriate selection process. The FTSMD advisory opinion further states that the accession...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056810C070420
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 | 2001056812C070420
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his military records be corrected to show he was awarded the Purple Heart. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: There is no evidence of record, and the applicant has provided no evidence, which shows that he was awarded the Purple Heart or that he was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056818C070420
The applicant states that his DD Form 214 should reflect MOS 51N20. US Army Republic of Vietnam Form 137-R, dated 23 September 1971, indicates the applicant’s primary MOS was 51J30, however, his duty MOS was 51N20. b. issuing a correction to his DD Form 214 reflecting the above MOS.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056822C070420
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: The evidence of record clearly shows that at the time he submitted his discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial, the discharge approval authority directed he be reduced to the lowest enlisted grade and discharged.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056826C070420
The applicant states that he qualified for his notification of eligibility for retired pay at age 60 (his 20 year letter) in the spring of 2000 but did not receive it until April 2001. The applicant’s 20-year letter is dated 6 April 2000. The Board finds it reasonable to believe that the applicant did not receive his 20-year letter until his unit administrator tracked it down in April 2001, one year after AR-PERSCOM mailed it.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056834C070420
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 memorandum dated 21 May...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056840C070420
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his military records be corrected to show that he enlisted into the Army at the rank of sergeant. 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: A review of the governing regulations and the applicant’s records indicate that he was properly advised that his USMC MOS did not convert to MOS 31C and he was properly denied...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056843C070420
As with all personal decorations, to support awarding the BSM and adding it to a member’s service record, a formal recommendation must have been made for the award, it must have been approved by the proper authority, and the award must have been announced in orders. The Board notes the applicant’s contention that he is entitled to the PH and the BSM. Lacking a specific disqualifying action from any of his unit commanders, the Board finds the evidence of record confirms that the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056844C070420
The available personnel records provide no evidence to show that the applicant was awarded or recommended for the award of the PH based on being wounded or injured in action against the enemy. Therefore, the Board is compelled to deny the applicant’s request for the PH. The available evidence confirms that the applicant was awarded the CIB for his combat service during World War II and as a result he is entitled to the BSM based on the regulatory criteria.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056845C070420
The General Court-Martial Convening Authority (GCMCA) granted excess leave on 30 July 1980. The Board notes that while the applicant's first year of military service was outstanding, as noted in his performance evaluation report, he was subsequently punished on three separate occasions under Article 15 of the UCMJ and was reduced two pay grades, in addition to his conviction by a general court-martial. Although the Board does not generally act on issues which were not part of an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056846C070420
The applicant requests, in effect, that the remarks section of his separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected to show he completed his first full term of service and to add the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM). The applicant states, in effect, that his initial enlistment was for 4 years and at the time of his separation he had completed a total of 4 years, 3 months, and 2 days of active military service. The applicant’s military records show that on 3 June 1991, he initially...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056847C070420
The applicant states that upon his divorce he was ordered to keep his former spouse as the SBP beneficiary. Public Law 97-252, the Uniformed Services Former Spouses Protection Act (USFSPA), dated 8 September 1982, established SBP for former military spouses for retiring members. Public Law 99-661, dated 14 November 1986, permitted divorce courts to order SBP coverage (without the member’s agreement) in those cases where the retiree had elected spouse coverage at retirement or was still on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056850C070420
The applicant states, in effect, that he was eligible for retirement under Temporary Early Retirement Authority (TERA) provisions of law but was denied due to a shortage of personnel in his military occupational specialty (MOS) of 12B (Combat Engineer). The applicant’s military records show that on 10 April 1979 he enlisted in the Army for 3 years. The record confirms the applicant completed over 15 years of honorable active military service prior to the date he was notified that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056851C070420
The applicant requests award of the Presidential Unit Citation. The evidence confirms the applicant is entitled to the Presidential Unit Citation recently awarded to member of the Studies and Observation Group, United States Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, and his records should be corrected accordingly. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned is entitled to a Presidential Unit Citation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056852C070420
There is no evidence in the applicant’s service personnel or medical records that shows the he was wounded as a result of hostile action or treated for wounds or injuries resulting from hostile action. The applicant’s unit was also cited for award of the Meritorious Unit Commendation for actions during the period 1 January 1971 to 30 June 1971 by Department of the Army General Orders Number 32, dated 1973. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show that he was awarded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056855C070420
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 available records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056861C070420
The Board concluded that based on the applicant’s date of rank for captain of 1 March 1992, his maximum years of service in grade date for major was 28 February 1999, and the applicant was not given fair and timely promotion consideration in 1998 and 1999 by the Reserve Components Selection Boards (RCSB’s). In view of the additional factors in this case the applicant is not eligible for promotion consideration by the 1998 or 1999 RCSB for promotion to major since he was on active duty until...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056876C070420
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant’s military records were not available to the Board for review. The applicant provided morning report extracts and medical clinical record documents that show him serving with the 8 th Cavalry Regiment, Korea on 4 November 1951 when he was injured. There is no separation document available for his first period of service that would have included the overseas service in question.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056877C070420
The applicant states, in effect, that he was a prisoner of war (POW), was wounded as such, and was discharged from the Army without his records being updated to show his awards. Therefore, his records should be corrected to show award of the EAME Campaign Medal with a bronze service star. b. by showing in Item 33 that he was awarded the POW Medal, the EAME Campaign Medal with 1 bronze service star, the American Campaign Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, and the GCM for the period from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056899C070420
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 | 2001056900C070420
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. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: At that time, he was found to be medically qualified for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056906C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The supporting documents submitted by the applicant contain a statement from a former member and friend, who was a member of the applicant’s unit, which states that the applicant was wounded in the leg in May 1944. Although the applicant has submitted a statement from a member of his unit indicating that he was wounded, the evidence of record fails to clearly show that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056907C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He states that during his military career he served in positions calling for a higher rank but he was never actually promoted. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was placed on the Retired List in the rank and pay grade of SSG/E-6, which is the highest rank to which he was actually promoted, paid as, and served in while on active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056910C070420
On 20 December 1960, the applicant was convicted by a special court-martial of being AWOL from 23 August – 27 November 1960. On 30 March 1961, the applicant was discharged, in pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 for unfitness with an undesirable, discharge UOTHC. On 6 March 1968, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the applicant’s request for an upgraded discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056913C070420
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 | 2001056915C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. The applicant's petition to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB), to have his discharge upgraded, was denied in 1976, 1977 and after a personal appearance board in 1978.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056919C070420
The applicant states, in effect, that he served in combat as rifleman with an infantry unit and that his separation document should reflect that he was awarded the CIB. The Board finds the facts of this case support awarding the applicant the CIB. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge and Bronze Star Medal; and by providing him a corrected separation document that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056921C070420
He states that he was wounded as a result of enemy action on 9 October 1950 while in Korea. However, the Board notes that the official War Department Battle Casualty Report, which was used to notify the applicant’s family of his wound, indicates the applicant was wounded in action. 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 sustained on 9 October 1950 while in Korea.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056926C070420
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 | 2001056927C070420
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 was unjustly denied promotion to the pay grade of E-7 because of a reclassification mistake that was made in his rank and military occupational specialty (MOS), the failure to record his completion of the Advanced Leaders Course in his records and the omission of an Army Commendation Medal that was awarded to him in 1998. The Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056930C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The appropriate authority approved the request for discharge on 29 April 1982. Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13 in effect at the time, established policy and provided guidance for eliminating enlisted personnel found to be unfit or unsuitable for further military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056938C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his discharge for unsuitability be corrected to a medical discharge. Since his medical records were not contained in his Military Personnel Records Jacket, the Board has no alternative but to deny that portion of his request also.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056941C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Chapter 14 establishes policy and prescribes procedures for separating members for misconduct. 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 | 2001056942C070420
The applicant states, in effect, that her DD Form 214 dated 15 October 1969 reflects an incorrect date of entry in item 17c of 5 March 1968 and should reflect a date of 8 March 1968. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant entered active duty during the period in question on 8 March 1968. In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as recommended below.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056943C070420
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 requests, in effect, that his Enlisted Record and Report of Separation (WD AGO Form 53-55) be corrected to show his awards and decorations. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing the individual concerned earned the Good Conduct Medal, the World...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056945C070420
PROCEEDINGS BOARD DATE: 18 October 2001 DOCKET NUMBER: AR2001056945 The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show that he was awarded a "Presidential Citation" (not further identified). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the Presidential Unit Citation (known as the Distinguished Unit Citation until 3 November 1966) is awarded to a unit for extraordinary heroism in action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056948C070420
In support of his request, the applicant submits: a 3-page brief for the Board to consider; a memorandum from the Secretary of the Army, subject: Selection Board Instructions-FY99 Colonel, JAG Corps, Promotion Selection Board, dated 19 July 1999; and three documents from the US Total Army Personnel Command (PERSCOM), Alexandria, Virginia, consisting of a memorandum, subject: FY99 Promotion List for Colonel, Judge Advocate General's Corps Competitive Category, dated 19 November 1999, a MILPER...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056960C070420
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: On 2 February 1968, a United States Army Board of Review found the GCM findings of guilty and sentence as approved by proper authority in the applicant’s case correct in law and fact. Further, the BCD portion of the sentence was not effected until he had been afforded all legal appeals and the findings and sentence were finally affirmed by a United States Army Board of Review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056961C070420
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his records be corrected by refunding him a debt overpayment of $152.40. He received a second debt notice in September 2000, submitted a cancellation request on 31 October 2000, which was denied on 5 March 2001. In the processing of this case an advisory opinion was obtained for the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), Policy Team, System Liaison and Procedures Office, which states that the $152.46 represents a balance of an initial total over payment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056964C070420
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 a Purple Heart for each time he was injured in Vietnam. However, there is no evidence of record nor has the applicant submitted any evidence to support his contention that he was ever wounded or injured as a result of hostile action by the enemy while he was in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056966C070420
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 | 2001056977C070420
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 | 2001056980C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his disability discharge be revoked and his records be corrected to show he elected transfer to the Retired Reserve. Orders P-10-306502, U. S. Army Reserve Personnel Command (AR-PERSCOM) dated 6 October 2000 placed the applicant on the retired list effective 19 January 2001.