ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058209C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He did not report to Fort Polk and was placed in an AWOL status on 2 July 1971. 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 | 2001058210C070421
The applicant provided a copy of a Standard Form 89 (Report of Medical History), dated 3 November 1969, which shows the entry “Frag [fragment] wound to chest” in item 39 (Physician’s Summary and Elaboration of all Pertinent Data). There is no evidence of record available to the Board which shows the applicant was wounded or treated for wounds due to hostile action in Vietnam. However, in the absence of orders or other evidence of record showing the applicant was wounded or treated for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058211C070421
The record of trial was forwarded to the United States Army Court of Military Review for appellate review. 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: Carl W. S. Chun Director, Army Board for Correction of Military RecordsINDEXCASE IDAR2001058211SUFFIXRECONDATE BOARDED20011023TYPE OF DISCHARGE(BCD)DATE OF DISCHARGE19710601DISCHARGE AUTHORITYAR...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058212C070421
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 no evidence that a recommendation for award of the LOM was ever approved.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058216C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 12 January 1996, the applicant was separated in Hanau, Germany with an Honorable Discharge under the provisions of paragraph 5-13, Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of a personality disorder. The ADRB, after considering her case on 5 September 2001, denied her request for a change in reason while stating that the board did not have the authority to change her RE code.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058221C070421
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. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his general under honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058224C070421
This document shows the unit to which the applicant was assigned was cited for award of the Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for the period 1 January 1967 to 28 July 1969 by Department of the Army General Order Number 3, dated 1970. The applicant is entitled to award of the Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation because he was a member of the 374 th Radio Research Company during the period for which the unit was recognized. That all of the Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058226C070421
He further states that had his command followed the proper procedures, he would have been promoted to the pay grade of E-7 conditionally and that once it was determined that his overweight condition was the result of a medical condition, he would have been allowed to retain his promotion until he could attend the ANCOC. Inasmuch as the Army has a reason for maintaining records of circumstances such as the applicant’s and he has failed to show they are in error, there is no basis to grant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058227C070421
There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statue of limitations. Chapter 10 provides for members, who have committed an offense or offenses that authorize a punitive discharge, to submit a request for discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial. Carl W. S. Chun Director, Army Board for Correction of Military RecordsINDEXCASE IDAR2001058227SUFFIXRECONYYYYMMDDDATE BOARDED2001/09/27TYPE OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058229C070421
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’s records contain no evidence and he has provided no evidence to support his contention that he served honorably for 18 months.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058272C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: Correction of appropriate military records to show a reentry (RE) code which would allow reenlistment. They are required to process a request for waiver under the provisions of chapter 4, Army Regulation 601-210, Regular Army and Army Reserve Enlistment Program.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058273C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The applicant's records do not contain a recommendation for a decoration for this action and none was awarded. The regulation provides, in pertinent part, that the Silver Star (SS) is awarded for gallantry in action against the enemy.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058276C070421
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show he was awarded the Purple Heart, a second Bronze Star Medal, and that he was separated in the pay grade of E-5. 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 changing the applicant’s DD From 214 to show the award of the Purple...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058277C070421
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. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058279C070421
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show his Honorable Discharge Certificate show ‘63 RD INFANTRY DIVISION, HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, 255 th INFANTRY” (a unit he served with in combat), that his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) show he attended a Radio Operator Course (a Coast Artillery Command Training Center Diploma is enclosed). The applicant had previously requested and been denied award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058281C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. In support of his application, he submits a copy of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States); a letter from the National Personnel Records Center, dated 9 January 2001, to a Member of Congress; a copy of his DD Form 217A (Certificate of Service); his Honorable Discharge Certificate; a copy of his Certificate of Naturalization, dated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058282C070421
She contends that in June 1999, she requested an extension of her mandatory retirement date (MRD) of 30 November 1999, which was disapproved on 8 February 2000. The applicant’s contention that she requested an extension of her MRD; that it was disapproved; and that she was not so informed, is fully supported by the evidence presented to the Board. Therefore, her military records should be corrected to grant her full credit for actual time served.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058285C070421
On 7 August 1996, the ABCMR recommended that the applicant’s discharge be revoked and that he be promoted as though he had been selected by the original promotion board (case AC96-07492). The board consider the applicant for promotion. He should be first considered for promotion to LTC by the CY2004 promotion board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058288C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That the charge of desertion be removed from his records and that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. The Board does not accept the applicant’s contention that he was not aware that he would be ordered to active duty if he failed to attend drill.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058291C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. 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. The Board finds, after reviewing the evidence submitted by the applicant and the available evidence of record, that there are no mitigating circumstances that warrant an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058293C070421
The evidence of record fails to clearly show that the applicant was wounded/injured as a result of enemy action. Therefore, he is entitled to be awarded those medals and to have his records corrected accordingly. In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as recommended below.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058295C070421
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: 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 | 2001058304C070421
On 11 June 1996, it was noted that the applicant was experiencing upper and lower back pain, pain in the left upper extremity, and pain and numbness in both lower extremities. On 17 March 1997, an informal PEB found the applicant physically unfit by reason of chronic thoracic spine pain with a 10 percent disability rating. There is not enough evidence available for the Board to make a determination regarding the applicant’s physical disability rating.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058306C070421
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 | 2001058307C070421
The Board considered the following evidence: The Board receives over 15,000 applications each year, but normally grants only approximately 20 formal hearings a year. In view of the foregoing findings and conclusions, correcting the applicant’s records as recommended below would rectify an injustice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058309C070421
In the right knee he exhibited the same degree of crepitation and lateral subluxation without pain which was present in the left knee. X-rays were taken of his left knee. Consequently, due to the two concepts involved, an individual’s medical condition, although not considered medically unfitting for military service at the time of processing for separation, discharge or retirement, may be sufficient to qualify the individual for VA benefits based on an evaluation by that agency.The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058318C070421
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. 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: Given the lack of any indication in the applicant’s military medical records or in his OMPF that he was awarded or entitled to the PH, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058334C070421
APPLICANT STATES : In effect, that he was unjustly denied the opportunity to withdraw his request for retirement under the Voluntary Early Retirement Program (VERP) and was forced to retire against his wishes. Meanwhile, it appears, based on the documents submitted by the applicant, that he submitted a request to withdraw his application for retirement on 9 January 1996. Although the applicant contended that he (his wife) had an unforeseen medical condition, the applicant has failed to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058341C070421
Because of the paralysis and his emotional inability (to function in the Army), it was recommended he be separated as soon as possible. The applicant’s service medical records are not available. There is no evidence to show that anyone recommended the applicant receive a medical discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058343C070421
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. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 30 January 1981 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058344C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He was in military confinement from 3 February-29 March 1971. On 1 April 1971, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 with a UD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058349C070421
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. It restricts Board review of reconsideration requests that are received more than 1 year after the Board’s original consideration or after the Board has already reconsidered the case. Army Regulation 600-8-22 also provides, that the Army of Occupation Medal is awarded for service of thirty consecutive days at...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058351C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. It was recommended he be returned to duty since his mental condition had improved and he had only two years before retirement. Army Regulation 635-40 governs the evaluation for physical fitness of soldiers who may be unfit to perform their military duties because of physical disability.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058362C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The applicant’s records contain a copy of Headquarters, 102nd USAR Command Orders 49-26, dated 16 April 1985, which shows that he was honorably discharged from the USAR on 11 February 1985, in order to reenlist in the KSARNG. On 28 December 1987, the applicant’s commander submitted a request to separate the applicant from the KSARNG.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058364C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Public Law 99-145, enacted 8 November 1985 but effective 1 March 1986, required a spouse’s written concurrence for a retiring member’s election that provides less than maximum spouse coverage. He then failed to enroll in the SBP when it was established in 1972.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058366C070421
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That he be transferred to the United States Army Reserve (USAR) Control Group (Retired) and that he be paid the Selected Reserve Transition Benefits (SRTB) that he was promised. The OTJAG further opined that the general court-martial convening authority was within his authority to retain the applicant in an over-strength status and noted that the Board could grant the applicant’s request for SRTB based on equity considerations given the payments previously made to others...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058376C070421
The summary of his retirement points indicates that he had less than 13 years of qualifying service for retired pay at age 60, with only one of those years, his retirement year (RY) from 29 January 1995 to 28 January 1996, a qualifying year while he was in the Army Reserve. In a 3 July 2000 advisory opinion an official of the 81 st Regional Support Team at St. Louis stated that the applicant was erroneously retired, that he did not meet the qualifications for transfer into the Retired...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058378C070421
The applicant’s military records show that he was ordered to active duty from the U. S. Army Reserve on 27 September 1998 for 270 days in support of Operation Joint Forge. No service member will be awarded both the AFEM and the AFSM for participation in or direct support of Operation Joint Forge under any circumstances. The evidence of record shows the applicant met the eligibility criteria for award of either the AFSM or the AFEM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058384C070421
Documents contained in his official records that are dated after the effective date of his promotion and prior to his retirement, show that he was serving in the pay grade of E-6 and signed those documents to that effect. Notwithstanding the fact that the applicant declined PCS orders before he was retirement eligible and in effect, imposed a bar to reenlistment upon himself that would not have allowed him to extend or reenlist to accept the promotion to the pay grade of E-7 and complete...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058386C070421
There is no evidence in the available records which shows the applicant was recommended for or awarded any award of the Bronze Star Medal. There is no evidence of record available to the Board which shows the applicant was recommended for or awarded any award of the Bronze Star Medal. However, there is no evidence of record available to the Board which shows the applicant received orders or a certificate for exemplary conduct in ground combat against an armed enemy between 7 December 1941...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058388C070421
The applicant requested an FEB, but the CTARNG officers ignored the regulation requiring an FEB. The aviation commander and FS will forward their evaluations and recommendations to the Commander, USAAMC to make a final recommendation of medical fitness for flying duties. The FDME and supporting documents provide the aviation commander and Commander, USAAMC with information to make a final determination of medical fitness for flying duties.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058391C070421
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show he declined to participate in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) and that he be reimbursed all SBP premiums that have been taken out of his retired pay. On 9 January 2001, after the applicant’s retirement date, he completed the DD Form 2656 declining to participate in the SBP. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the applicant completed his DD Form 2656 on 1 December 2000...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058393C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The applicant’s submissions are new evidence and argument that requires Board consideration. In such cases, the staff of the Board
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058399C070421
The applicant requests that the records of her deceased spouse, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show that he enrolled in the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP). The applicant states that the FSM did not receive his 20-year letter (notification of eligibility for retired pay at age 60) before he died and as such was unable to enroll in the RCSBP. If death does not occur before age 60, the RCSBP costs for options B and C are deducted from the member’s retired pay.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058402C070421
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. Carl W. S. Chun Director, Army Board for Correction of Military RecordsINDEXCASE IDAR2001058402SUFFIXRECONDATE BOARDED20010927TYPE OF DISCHARGE(UD)DATE OF DISCHARGE19821101DISCHARGE AUTHORITYAR 635-200 Chapter...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058405C070421
On 3 December 1998, the soldier submitted a DA Form 4187 requesting retirement on 1 September 1999, which reflects that he intended to retire with 22 years of AFS. The opinion further states that the applicant was aware for over 4 months before retirement that he would not have 22 years of AFS at his requested retirement date, and while soldiers are authorized to request change or withdrawal of an approved retirement, there is no evidence that the applicant requested to change or withdraw...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058407C070421
The Board considered the following evidence: On 8 June 1968 the applicant was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service for the period 7 December 1967 through 9 January 1968. As its name indicates, nonjudicial punishment is different from a trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058408C070421
: The applicant's military records show:He enlisted and entered active duty on 24 November 1975 and was honorably discharged on 27 February 1976 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-9 for “failure to meet established physical standards.” At the time of his discharge he had 3 months and 4 days of active Federal service. Documents associated with his separation processing were not in records available to the Board. There is no evidence, and the applicant has not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001058409C070421
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 | 2001058410C070421
Conclusion number 4 of the Boards previous decision states, “The applicant has provided no evidence to substantiate his eligibility for award of the Air Medal. There apparently are no orders awarding the applicant the Air Medal and his previous officers do not report that they ever recommended him for the award. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned was awarded the Air Medal for meritorious achievement...