ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059238C070421
The applicant states that his personnel records show his award of the Purple Heart. While it is possible that the applicant was wounded in Vietnam and was awarded the Purple Heart, there is no evidence in the available records to show that such was the case. In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as recommended below.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059239C070421
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 correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart for injuries he sustained in Vietnam in January 1971. The applicant’s DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) does not show the Purple Heart as an authorized award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059242C070421
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 show that he was inducted into the Army on 11 August 1964. His DD Form 214, items 24a(1), 24a(3), and 24b show his net service that period, total service, and total active service, respectively, as 1 year, 1 month, and 14 days.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059243C070421
Although authorized subsequent to the applicant’s discharge, the applicant is eligible to be awarded the KLM-K for his service in SWA. However, the Board finds no entitlement to award the applicant the AFEM for his service in SWA. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by awarding the individual concerned the KLM-K and issuing him the medal set if it is still available for issue.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059244C070421
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 his characterization of service in the Wisconsin Army National Guard (WIARNG) was honorable. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's available military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059247C070421
The letter informed TAG that he had been assigned to the 398 th Infantry, Company F from October 1944 until he was wounded in action and awarded the Purple Heart on 5 December 1944. The available information indicates that the applicant was wounded on 5 December 1944 and was awarded the Purple Heart as a result of his wounds. 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 on 5 December...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059248C070421
On 20 July 1999 the Total Army Personnel Command notified the applicant that he was administratively removed from the sergeant first class promotion list because of his failure to meet ANCOC course standards (failing the Army physical fitness test). On 11 December 2000 the Inspector General of the Army Training and Doctrine Command informed the applicant that it had concluded that he was improperly denied the opportunity to execute wide arm push-ups during the conduct of an APFT, and that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059251C070421
On 26 August 2000, the JROTC PMS provided the necessary documentation to advance her pay grade to E-3, effective upon enlistment. Documents must be presented within 1 year from the date of enlistment and entitlement to the higher grade must have existed at the time of enlistment. The evidence of record clearly shows the applicant presented the required documentation within the required time limit and her records should be corrected accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059253C070421
When the applicant has established that she has been harmed, the Board first looks at whether it can rectify the injustice by correcting the records related to the outcome of the titling, instead of reversing the titling decision. 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: DETERMINATION : The applicant has failed to submit sufficient relevant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059255C070421
The evidence of record shows he enlisted on 24 August 1999 for 3 years and 00 weeks, not 3 years and 15 weeks. In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as recommended below. That the applicant’s DD Form 4/3 dated 24 August 1999, item 20a be corrected to show he enlisted for 3 years and 00 weeks.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059256C070421
He states that he observed the applicant during the entire rating period of the contested NCOER. On 16 May 2000, the ESRB informed the applicant that they found that there was insufficient convincing evidence that the contested NCOER was inaccurate, unjust, or did not adequately reflect the applicant’s performance and potential during the rating period and denied his appeal. Therefore, the Board concludes that the contested NCOER should be removed from the applicant’s records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059257C070421
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 evidence of record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059258C070421
Army Regulation 635-200, Enlisted Personnel (2000), provides for the retirement of Regular Army, Army National Guard and USAR soldiers, with immediate monthly annuity, who have completed 20, but less than 30 years of active Federal service in the US Armed Forces. Army Regulation 135-180, Qualifying Service for Retired Pay Non-Regular Service (1987), implements the statutory authority governing what constitutes qualifying service for retired pay for non-regular service in the Reserve...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059259C070421
He submits copies of his waiver request dated 28 September 2000, a facsimile from the Chief, Officer Promotions, PERSCOM dated 29 September 2000, and a memorandum from the former Assistant Secretary of the Army (M&RA) to the Director, Army Board for Correction of Military Records dated 5 June 2001 in support of his request.4. Public Law 105-261, Section 516 granted authority for temporary waiver for certain Army Reserve officers of a baccalaureate degree requirement for promotion to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059260C070421
The applicant’s military records show that he enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) on 19 June 2000 under the delayed entry program. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army for a period of 4 years. Accordingly, the applicant’s DD Form 4/3 should be corrected to show that he enlisted in the Regular Army for a period of 4 years.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059261C070421
The applicant provides a letter of support from his senior rater, the Major General (now a Lieutenant General) Commander of the United States Army Maneuver Support Center and Fort Leonard Wood. The promotion board did not see the applicant’s That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected as an exception to policy, for the individual concerned, by reconsidering him for promotion selection under the FY00 Colonel Army Competitive Category (ACC) Promotion...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059263C070421
The applicant states that he served the majority of his military career as a warrant officer, and a CW4 earns more than a captain, the grade in which he was retired. He served as a unit member as a captain until his resignation on 29 July 1977. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that; notwithstanding his placement on the Retired List in the rank of captain (0-3) as provided by Title 10, United States Code, Section 12731, and without...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059264C070421
The applicant states that he completed a 10-week medical specialist course in 1999. The DD Form 214 that he was furnished at the time of his release from ADT shows that he completed a 10-week medical specialist course in 1999 and a 6-week practical nurse course in 2000. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant was released from the practical nurse course after he failed four major exams.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059265C070421
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 STATES : In effect, that a change to the reason for his discharge is supported by documents in his military service record. On 19 May 1992, the appropriate separation authority after reviewing the separation packet to include the applicant’s statement, directed he be separated with a GD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059266C070421
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. However, at the time of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059267C070421
The applicant states, in effect, that he was awarded the Purple Heart for being wounded in Vietnam; however, it was never included on his report of separation (DD Form 214). The applicant’s records clearly show that he was wounded on 24 October 1968 and that the wound was made a matter of record. In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as recommended below.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059269C070421
The applicant states that he has been informed that others have been discharged before and since his discharge with RE Code 3. The applicant also submitted a DD Form 293 (Application for Review of Discharge or Dismissal from the Armed Forces of the United States) requesting the RE code upgrade. The evidence of record clearly shows the applicant should have been issued RE Code 3 and his records should be corrected accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059302C070421
The summary shows that three officers appeared before the board for alleged academic ethics violations, the applicant, “Maj C,” his partner in the project, and “Maj P,” the officer who provided assistance to the applicant. In a 22 June 2001 letter to this Board supporting the applicant’s request, an assistant professor at the CGSC stated that he testified at the Academic Misconduct Board, and that it was his opinion, as an instructor at Fort Leavenworth for more than 10 years, that the case...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059304C070421
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that an Academic Evaluation Report (AER) be expunged from his record; that he be given an opportunity to take an Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) when medically qualified; that if he passes the APFT his record reflect satisfactory completion of class #25 of the United States Army Sergeants Major Course (SMC) on 16 June 2000; and that all records subsequent to 16 June 2000 which are adverse and which were the result of the AER be expunged from his record to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059305C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The applicant’s medical records show that he was first seen in June 1994 for a medical condition that was diagnosed as sarcoidosis. The VA, however, is not required by law to determine medical unfitness for further military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059308C070421
The Board considered the following evidence: The Board concludes that the AFEM award certificate, corroborated by evidence from DFAS, is sufficient to show the applicant is entitled to award of the AFEM. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by amending the applicant’s DD Form 214 to show he was awarded the AFEM and the ARCOM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059318C070421
The applicant requests, in effect, that his military records be corrected to show he earned the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) and all awards and decorations to which he is entitled. Although there is no evidence to show that the applicant served as a combat medical aidman with this unit and was personally present when the unit was under hostile fire and actively engaged in ground combat, the Board does find sufficient supporting evidence to show his last duty assignment was HHC, 2 nd...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059320C070421
The records available to the Board show he was assigned to the 317th Infantry Regiment in the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater of Operations. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to award of the Bronze Star Medal and correction of his records to show this award. Evidence of record shows that the applicant’s unit in the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater of Operations was cited twice for award of the Distinguished Unit Citation; therefore, the applicant is entitled to two awards...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059321C070421
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: This document does not indicate how the applicant received these fragment wounds or what official military medical record documentation was used to support this finding. It also specifically states that in order to support awarding a member the PH, it is necessary to establish that the wound, for which the award is being made, required treatment by a medical officer.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059322C070421
There are no orders for any award of the Bronze Star Medal in the available records. The applicant provided a copy of 9th Infantry Division General Orders, dated 11 June 1969, which shows he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal (First Oak Leaf Cluster) for meritorious service during the period July 1968 to June 1969. Therefore, the Board concludes that the applicant is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show only one award of the Bronze Star Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059327C070421
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with “V” device and First Oak Leaf Cluster, the Purple Heart, the Air Crew Wings (correctly known as the Aircraft Crew Member Badge), the Army Service Ribbon, the Combat Medical Badge, the Presidential Unit Citation, and all other authorized awards. The same regulation provides that one bronze service star is authorized for the Vietnam Service Medal for each campaign when assigned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059328C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He claims that if President Nixon could grant pardons for deserters his request for an upgrade to his discharge should be favorably considered. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059329C070421
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) be corrected to reflect that he was awarded the Purple Heart (PH). The record reflects that the applicant served in Korea during the Korean War and that enemy forces captured him. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by issuing to the individual concerned a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) reflecting that he was awarded the PH, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059331C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 3 August 1998, the FSM and the applicant divorced. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059332C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his deceased brother, a former service member (FSM) be awarded the Purple Heart. Each approved award of the Purple Heart must exhibit substantiating evidence to verify that the death was a result of hostile action and that the medical treatment was made a matter of official record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059334C070421
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. Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides, in pertinent part, that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. RECOMMENDATION : That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by awarding the individual concerned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059335C070421
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 | 2001059337C070421
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. On 11 May 2000, the PEB...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059338C070421
DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record and applicable law and regulations, it is concluded: Since there is no record of how many individual missions the applicant actually flew each day, the Board must default to the standard of 25 hours for the award of each Air Medal (648 hours divided by 25 Category I missions), which would authorize the applicant a total of 25 Air Medals (the basic Air...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059340C070421
The evidence of record shows that the applicant was wounded in action. 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 25 April 1967 – 24 April 1969. That the applicant’s DD Form 214 be amended to add the Purple Heart, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Presidential Unit Citation, the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal, First Class, and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059364C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The NDSM was again authorized by memorandum, dated 20 February 1991, from Secretary of Defense Cheney for active service on or after 2 August 1990 with no termination date established. Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides, in pertinent part, that the National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service for any period between 27 July 1950 through 27 July...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059417C070421
On 17 December 1984, the Army Discharge Review Board determined the applicant’s discharge had been proper and equitable and denied his request for an upgrade to his discharge. It also notes that the characterization of service for this type of discharge is normally UOTHC and that the applicant was aware of that prior to requesting discharge. Carl W. S. Chun Director, Army Board for Correction of Military RecordsINDEXCASE IDAR2001059417SUFFIXRECONYYYYMMDDDATE BOARDED2001/09/13TYPE OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059418C070421
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 his second ARCOM was not included in his records but his first one was. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was awarded two awards of the ARCOM and they should be added to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059419C070421
The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant was wounded, that he was awarded the Purple Heart and that the award was omitted from his records. Although there is no evidence to show that he was awarded the GCMDL, the Board finds that given the lack of disqualifying evidence to show that he would not have been entitled to the award, that it is reasonable to believe that he was awarded the GCMDL as he contends and that like the Purple Heart, it was an administrative oversight on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059422C070421
United States Army Vietnam (USARV) Regulation 672-1 (Decorations and Awards) provided, in pertinent part, guidelines for award of the Air Medal (AM). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, for award of the Vietnam Campaign Medal (VCM). The Government of Vietnam awarded this medal to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam during the period 1 March 1961 through 28 March 1973.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059423C070421
The applicant requests that the constructive service granted her upon appointment be creditable toward salary and promotion eligibility but not retirement. She and two others were told that their options were to be released from active duty (REFRAD) or remain on active duty. The applicant entered active duty on 9 July 2000 in the rank of captain.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059427C070421
The applicant requests, in effect, that his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) be corrected to show he was awarded the Silver Star (SS), Purple Heart (PH), and Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). Army Regulation (AR) 600-8-22 (Military Awards) sets forth Department of the Army criteria, policy and instructions concerning individual military awards, the Good Conduct Medal, service medals and service ribbons, combat and special skill badges and tabs, unit decorations,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059434C070421
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 | 2001059443C070421
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that he be granted retirement benefits in the United States Army Reserve (USAR) at age 60. APPLICANT STATES : In effect, that he should have been granted retirement benefits at age 60; however, when he applied, he was informed that he had only served 19 Years, 4 months and 17 days of qualifying service and therefore was ineligible for Retired Pay and benefits. The requirement for a 20-year USAR retirement is to have served 20 years of qualifying service for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059445C070421
The separation documents properly reflect the applicant’s foreign service for each of the periods of service for which they were issued and a Data For Retired Pay (DA Form 3713) on file confirms that he was credited with a total of 23 years, 7 months, and 16 days of active military service upon retirement. Therefore, the total active service listed in item 22b of the applicant’s DD Form 214, dated 31 August 1972, is correct. Further, the record also verifies that the applicant’s service,...