ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056984C070420
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 applicant’s contention that he should have an honorable discharge because he only received one punishment under Article 15, UCMJ, is without merit based on the evidence of record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056989C070420
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 discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a more favorable discharge. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056990C070420
The applicant requests that his blood group be corrected to read "A-" on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) with an effective date of 29 May 1969. The applicant states that his blood group was incorrectly listed on his DD Form 214 as "O+". Based on the foregoing, the Board determined that the Blood Group "O+" on the DD Form 214 with an effective date of 29 May 1969 is in error.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056993C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He applied for retired pay at age 58 and submitted it on 19 October 2000, electing to participate in the SBP. Public Law 95-397, the RCSBP, enacted 30 September 1978, provided a way for those who had qualified for reserve retirement but were not yet age 60 to provide an annuity for their survivors should they die before reaching age 60.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001056997C070420
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 | 2001057002C070420
Table 1 (Army Units in Numerical Order) of the pamphlet indicates that the applicant’s unit was authorized awards of the Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC) and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross (RVNGC) with palm during the period (18 months) in which the applicant was assigned to the 117 th Aviation Company. Although these awards were authorized subsequent to the applicant’s departure from Vietnam, the Board concluded, in the interest of equity, that the applicant’s record should be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057006C070420
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant’s military records were not available to the Board for review. The WD AGO 53-55 also confirms that he held the rank of Technician Five (Tec 5) on the date of his separation and that this was the highest rank he held while serving on active duty. The applicant signed both the WD AGO 53-55 and the WD 372A on the date of his separation, thereby, verifying the information contained therein.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057007C070420
On 8 May 2000, the applicant requested withdrawal of his request for an unqualified resignation so he could “continue to serve his country as an Army Warrant Officer, HUMINT Collection Technician and “DLPT 3/3 Arabic Linguist.” He stated that he trusted that any outstanding issues could be amicably resolved if he continued on active duty. On 24 July 2000, the applicant requested an early retirement since PERSCOM refused to allow him to withdraw his unqualified resignation. In an undated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057010C070420
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 15 April 1969, the applicant’s commander initiated separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 for unsuitability. A second memorandum, dated 8 February 1978, and better known as the Nelson Memorandum, expanded the review policy and specified that the presence of a personality disorder diagnosis would...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057012C070420
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 Board acknowledges that the evidence of record verifies the applicant was an infantryman assigned to an infantry unit while in Southwest Asia during the Persian Gulf War CIB eligibility period.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057014C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT STATES : That he contracted HIV while in the service. In a 7 March 2000 decision by the Board of Veterans’ Appeal, that board noted that the June 1998 rating decision assigned a 10 percent disability rating for the applicant’s HIV-related illness.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057016C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 23 May 1986 the applicant was informed that his second request for reconsideration had been reviewed, but not considered by the Board because he had not submitted any new material evidence to establish 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057018C070420
The applicant requests correction of item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Achievement Medal (Fourth Oak Leaf Cluster), the Army Physical Fitness Badge, and the Southwest Asia Service Medal and correction of item 14 (Military Education) to show he completed the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Orientation Course, the Unit Pay...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057031C070420
Except for partial service medical records, the applicant official military personnel records were apparently lost or destroyed during the 1973 fire at the National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis. His separation physical examination notes the treatment of the burns sustained in December 1943 but makes no mention of any other wounds or injuries and does not record any scars which could have been attributed to multiple shrapnel wounds. That all of the Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057033C070420
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 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057038C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: Correction of item 18 (Remarks) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show that he served in an active Federal status under Title 10 instead of a Title 32 Active Guard Reserve (AGR) status. There is no evidence of record available to the Board, and the applicant has provided no evidence, which shows he was in an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057039C070420
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 pay grade be changed from E-4 to E-5. The order authorizing this transfer indicates that at that time he held the rank and pay grade of SP4/E-4.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057040C070420
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 | 2001057042C070420
The applicant requests that his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD Form 214, be corrected to show he was separated under the Voluntary Separation Incentive (VSI) and not the Special Separation Benefit (SSB). The applicant states, in effect, that he initially requested separation under the VSI but changed his mind at the Fort Dix, NJ separation and transfer point and requested the SSB. His DD Form 214, item 18 shows he was authorized the SSB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057069C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. While at Fort Bragg, the applicant received a summarized NJP for violating a lawful regulation (drinking while underage). The ADRB, after considering his case on 9 May 2001, denied his request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057103C070420
He submits copies of his promotion selection letter dated 30 July 1998, transfer order dated 9 December 1999, State promotion order dated 8 December 2000, Federal Recognition Order dated 24 January 2001 and a National Guard Bureau Promotion Memorandum dated 24 January 2001 in support of his request. An Army Personnel Command promotion memorandum dated 30 July 1998 was issued to him indicating his promotion effective date and date of rank for captain as 12 July 1998. It also specified that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057112C070420
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 | 2001057114C070420
According to item 38 (record of assignments) on his DA Form 20 (enlisted qualification record) the applicant departed Forest Park enroute to Vietnam on 9 April 1970 and arrived at his duty station in Vietnam on 25 May 1970. Contrary to the applicant’s contention that he served in Vietnam for 1 year between 10 April 1970 and 10 April 1971, there is sufficient evidence in available records for the Board to conclude that the applicant served in Vietnam from 11 May 1970 until 11 April 1971; a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057115C070420
The applicant requests, in effect, that his report of discharge (DD Form 214) be corrected to reflect that he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross (RVNGC), the Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC) and the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC). The regulation states that the Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the Army of the United States, distinguished himself or herself by heroism or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057117C070420
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 IDAR2001057117SUFFIXRECONYYYYMMDDDATE BOARDED20011106TYPE OF DISCHARGE(HD)DATE OF DISCHARGE19460121DISCHARGE AUTHORITYAR615-365DISCHARGE REASONA03.00BOARD DECISION(DENY)REVIEW AUTHORITYISSUES 1.107.00152.3.4.5.6.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057118C070420
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 are not available. He entered active duty as a warrant officer on 14 June 1993, not on 14 June 1996.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057120C070420
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 reviewer prepared a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057122C070420
Current promotion policy specifies that promotion reconsideration by a special selection board (SSB) may only be based on erroneous non-consideration or material error, which existed in the records at the time of consideration. The Chief, Promotion and Notifications Branch, Office of Promotions, PERSCOM, expressed the opinion that based on the 6 years time in grade requirement, the applicant was in zone for promotion consideration by the 1991 through 2001 RCSB’s. The Board notes that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057126C070420
There is no evidence available to the Board that shows the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart. The Board considered the applicant’s contention that he received injuries during combat in Normandy; however, there is no evidence available to the Board which shows he was awarded the Purple Heart or that he was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action. Evidence of record shows that the applicant received credit for participation in three campaigns while assigned in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057127C070420
The evidence of record confirms that the applicant was honorably released from active duty upon the completion of his term of service. 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 showing the individual concerned completed his full term of service and was released 5 days early for the convenience of the government by adding the statement “SOLDIER HAS COMPLETED...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057128C070420
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 | 2001057130C070420
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 | 2001057132C070420
He also states that he was wounded on 5 May 1969, and that he was not awarded the Purple Heart or the Air Medal. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show the award of the Purple Heart. There is no evidence of record available to the Board, and the applicant has provided no evidence, which shows he was recommended for, awarded, or otherwise qualified for award of the Air Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057133C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his records be corrected to show that he enlisted for the Army College Fund (ACF). The applicant has claimed that his MOS qualified for the ACF at the time of his enlistment and has claimed that his recruiter told him that he was entitled to the ACF.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057137C070420
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 active duty and had not yet made an SBP election. The applicant originally elected RCSBP coverage in the category of spouse and child. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the applicant requested a change to his RCSBP...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057138C070420
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That the Silver Star be added to the Report of Separation, WD AGO Form 53-55, of his deceased father, a former service member (FSM). A review of the historical files of the 401 st CA (AA) Battalion shows the FSM was assigned to Battery A and that he was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal on General Orders 11 dated 8 August 1944 and the Driver’s Badge on General Orders 12 dated 8 September 1944. A thorough review of the 401 st CA (AA) Battalion’s historical files...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057145C070420
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 | 2001057146C070420
However, given the applicant’s enlistment contract clearly authorized the bonus, PERSCOM officials recommend these contract terms be honored and the applicant be paid the bonus as an exception to policy. The evidence of record clearly shows that Annex D of the applicant’s enlistment contract contained an Army commitment to pay the applicant a $3,000 bonus in connection with his enlistment in MOS 09W. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by paying...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057151C070420
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 ADRB convened on 30 March 1983; however, neither the applicant nor his legal counsel appeared.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057155C070420
Army Regulation 600-8-22, Military Awards, provides, in pertinent part, that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. The previous Board Proceedings confirm that the applicant was seriously wounded in action. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 13 January 1945, and the American Campaign Medal and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057156C070420
196th Infantry Brigade, was cited twice for award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for actions during the period 24 August to 31 December 1969 and from 31 March to 30 June 1970 by Department of the Army General Orders Number 42, dated 1972. Evidence of record shows the applicant served in an infantry MOS in an infantry unit during his assignment in Vietnam; therefore, he is entitled to award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and correction of his DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057160C070420
The applicant states that when he retired from Army National Guard (ARNG) Active Guard Reserve (AGR) duty status on 30 March 1995, the law including Reserve retirement points (1405 service) for enlisted personnel had just been passed on 5 October 1994, as Public Law 103-337, section 635. The computations for his retired pay did not correctly include his retirement points from 1405 service. The AGR-USAR (U. S. Army Reserve) Separation Branch, U. S. Army Reserve Personnel Command...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057169C070420
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a medical or general discharge. A DD Form 4, Enlistment Contract – Armed Forces of the US, reflect the applicant enlisted for training in Army career group 91, medical care and treatment. The applicant has provided no evidence, other than his personal statement, and the record contains no evidence to substantiate his claim that he was not properly identified as an alcoholic and therefore denied treatment during his service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057174C070420
The applicant requests, in effect, that his military records reflect award of the Purple Heart (PH). The applicant states, in effect, that PH was omitted from his Armed Forces Of The United States Report Of Transfer Or Discharge (DD Form 214) at the time of his discharge. General Orders #84 issued by Headquarters, 17 th Field Hospital, dated 13 April 1970, provided by the applicant shows he was awarded the PH for wounds received in the Republic of Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057176C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He was promoted to 1LT on that date (14 June 1996). Army Regulation 600-8-29 (Officer Promotions) prescribes the officer promotion function of the military personnel system.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057178C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Orders 38-17 dated 11 June 1997 from the Deputy Chief of Staff, AZ ARNG, indicate a DOR and effective date for promotion captain as 4 June 1997. The applicant was extended Federal Recognition for promotion to captain effective 27 October 1997.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057185C070420
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Korean Service Medal with four bronze service stars, the Meritorious Unit Emblem or Citation (currently known as the Meritorious Unit Commendation), the Good Conduct Medal, the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar, the Purple Heart, and the Bronze Star Medal. The applicant’s DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States), with an effective date of 19 November 1951, does not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057186C070420
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 | 2001057187C070420
MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 30 August 2001 DOCKET NUMBER: AR2001057187 The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. There is no evidence of record nor has the applicant submitted any evidence to support his contention that he was wounded while he was in Vietnam or that he is entitled to the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057194C070420
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 states that he spent 7 days in the hospital after being wounded while he was in Vietnam. A review of the records shows that the applicant was hospitalized on 31 August 1970 after he sustained a gunshot wound to his left thigh.