ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059879C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Chapter 10 of that regulation provides, in pertinent part, that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge may at any time after the charges have been preferred, submit a request for discharge for the good of the service/in lieu of trial by court-martial. The evidence of record shows the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059880C070421
The applicant’s military records show that on 14 May 1995 he was honorably discharged from the Army National Guard (ARNG) of California and transferred to the United States Army Reserve (USAR) Retired Reserve. In addition, he supplied copies of the applications for arrears in pay (DD Forms 827), dated 8 December 1995, which he had submitted to DFAS in an attempt to collect the difference in his pay that resulted from his PEBD being adjusted from 1 May 1976 to 30 November 1972. That all of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059881C070421
She claims that her original promotion was determined to be erroneous by the Total Army Personnel Command (PERSCOM) based on the fact that she was in a nonpromotable status. Subsequent to being evaluated by the MMRB, on 1 November 1999, the applicant was erroneously promoted to SSG in MOS 31R. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant was erroneously promoted to SSG, in MOS 31R, subsequent to the MMRB concluding that she could not perform duties in that MOS based on her...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059883C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT STATES : That she enlisted under the Army Civilian Acquired Skills Program (ACASP). DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law and regulations, and advisory opinion, it is concluded:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059884C070421
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: He was sentenced to be discharged from the service with a bad conduct discharge, reduction to E-1, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, $2000 fine and confinement at hard labor for 8 months. Evidence of record shows that the applicant’s military career included a pattern of drug abuse.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059886C070421
The VA Rating Decision provided by the applicant with his application indicates that the applicant’s service medical records show that he sustained frostbite to both feet in January 1945, that he was treated and that he was returned to duty. Army Regulation 600-45, the regulation in effect at the time, governed the award of the Purple Heart. In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as recommended below.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059889C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that he be reimbursed $6,702.67 collected from his earnings to pay back a debt to the government for overpayment of Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH). The applicant was also informed by the letter that $6,702.67 of the debt collected prior to the commander’s suspension of the debt collection, could not be considered for remission or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059910C070421
The applicant requests that he be reinstated in the U. S. Army Reserve (USAR) Control Group (Reinforcement) Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) as a captain and that his Voluntary Separation Incentive (VSI) program benefits be restored. At the same time, the applicant stated that he also received a letter from the Army Reserve Personnel Command (AR-PERSCOM) informing him that he could request resignation. As a matter of justice and exception to policy, his 9 September 1998 discharge from the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059911C070421
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, nor has the applicant provided any, to indicate that his discharge was unfair or unjust, or that he was physically unfit at the time of his discharge, and as such there is not basis to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059912C070421
The applicant’s military records show that, after having had prior enlisted service, he entered active duty as a commissioned officer on 29 August 1969 in the Field Artillery. The provided certificate, dated 14 August 1969, shows he was awarded the Purple Heart by the 91 st Evacuation Hospital for wounds received in action on 17 May 1969. The Board concludes that there is sufficient evidence to show the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059913C070421
During the period 6-21 July 1975, the FSM reported with his unit to Camp Salinas, Ponce, Puerto Rico, for 15 days of active duty for training (ADT). She asked for three items: (1) a line of duty investigation; (2) an NGB Form 22 (Report of Separation); and (3) verification that the FSM had been extended on ADT during the period 22 July 1975 through 12 August 1975. In order to be carried in a duty status, the FSM’s ADT tour would have had to have been extended from 21 July 1975 through the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059914C070421
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. In support of his request the applicant submits a listing of those soldiers from the 963 rd Field Artillery Battalion who were awarded the BSM. The applicant's military records show that he was inducted on active duty on 10 February 1942, was awarded the military occupational specialty of field lineman, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059915C070421
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The FSM's military records are not available. DFAS cannot determine whether the FSM was or was not paid. Had the Board
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059923C070421
The applicant further indicated in the signed DCSS that he understood the effects his refusal would have on his Army career and on any future decision he might make concerning reenlistment or enlistment after separation. The SPD code of KBK was the appropriate code to assign members separating under the provisions of chapter 4, Army Regulation 635-200, for completion of required active service. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant voluntarily requested separation after...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059926C070421
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214, Report of Transfer or Discharge, be corrected to show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. The applicant states that he was wounded in action on 4 July 1968 in Vietnam. The evidence of record establishes that the applicant was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam on 3 July 1968, which entitles him to the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059931C070421
The applicant states, in effect, that his promotion notification letter to major shows that his effective date of promotion to major is 3 January 2000. Based on the Reserve Officers Personnel Management Act (ROPMA), the effective date of promotion for an officer cannot be prior to the date the President of the United States approves the promotion board results. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing the individual concerned was promoted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059936C070421
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: In...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059937C070421
In accordance with Army Regulation 15-185, the application and the available military records pertinent to the corrective action requested were reviewed to determine whether the application was filed within the time established by statute, and if not, whether it would be in the interest of justice to waive the failure to timely file. The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The applicant has not presented and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059939C070421
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 | 2001059948C070421
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214, (Report of Transfer or Discharge), be corrected to show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. The applicant states that his DD Form 214 does not show that he was awarded a Purple Heart. The evidence of record clearly establishes that the applicant was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam on 5 December 1969, which entitled him to the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059949C070421
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his discharge by authority of the Secretary of the Army be corrected to a medical discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 dated July 1966, paragraph 13-26, states that the convening authority of an elimination board will not direct a discharge when a board of officers has recommended retention of a soldier. In this regard, it would be reasonable to presume that the convening authority considered the violent nature of the offense committed by the applicant and the fact...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059950C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. 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: The Board notes the applicant’s exemplary record of service both before and after the AWOL which led to his court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059953C070421
When the field exercise ended, the MILES gear was collected and the applicant was told that he was missing three items valued at $631.50. He stated that he returned all equipment he was issued and did not believe that he had been issued the missing equipment. The DCSLOG advisory opinion, citing the conditions under which the gear was issued to the applicant, and opining that the gear was probably not present at issue, recommended relieving the applicant of financial liability.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059955C070421
The DD Form 214 for the period 24 October 1950 to 5 September 1952, block 29 (wounds received as a result of action with enemy forces), contains the entry “Near Wonju Korea – 12 Feb 51.” The evidence of record supports the applicant’s contention that he was awarded the Purple Heart. 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, KSM, UNSM and NDSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059958C070421
The applicant requests that he be granted all of the medals to which he is entitled, to include the Korean Service Medal (KSM) and the United Nations Service Medal (UNSM). He submits in support of his request: Special Orders Number 145, Headquarters, The Infantry Center, Fort Benning, Georgia, dated 22 June 1954; Special Orders Number 250, Headquarters, 25 th Station Hospital, APO (Army Post Office) 234, dated 21 October 1954; Special Orders Number 36, Headquarters, Pusan Replacement Depot,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059960C070421
There is no evidence in the FSM’s personnel files or in the records at the Defense Finance and Accounting Service to indicate that she concurred in the FSM’s declination. Public Law 99-145, enacted 8 November 1985 and effective 1 March 1986, required a spouse’s written concurrence for a retiring member’s election that provides for less than the maximum spouse coverage. There is no evidence of record to show that the applicant concurred in the FSM’s election to decline SBP coverage.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059963C070421
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: 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 | 2001059964C070421
Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) lists the unit awards received by units serving in Vietnam. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) also shows the applicant is entitled to award of the Valorous Unit Award and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation based on Department of the Army General Orders Number 43, dated 1970. However, evidence of record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059976C070421
He completed basic training. On 16 April 1974, the applicant was discharged with a discharge UOTHC, in pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial. The evidence of record shows that the Army honored all of the applicant’s enlistment commitments.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059990C070421
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: Finally, the SJA found that although it may be questionable if any of the seven accused members fired the shot that killed the soldier, they were nevertheless accountable as principals for acts committed by the members of their group and on 25 January 1947, the convening authority approved the FSM’s sentence, but remitted 3 years of the confinement at hard labor. Further, while the Board does not contest that there were possibly...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060011C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Army policy states that a general discharge, under honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate, but an honorable discharge may be granted in meritorious cases. There is no evidence available in the record that the applicant had a medical problem or that her discharge was related to a knee disability.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060015C070421
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. His service dates were adjusted to reflect a pay entry basic date (PEBD) of 2 January 1954 and a basic active service date (BASD) of 21 February 1960.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060022C070421
He was sentenced to confinement at hard labor for 6 months and a forfeiture of pay. On 1 October 1969, the commander of the correctional facility submitted a recommendation to discharge the applicant from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 for unfitness, based on his frequent involvement in incidents of a discreditable nature with civil and military authorities. The applicant has failed to convince the Board through the evidence submitted or the evidence of record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060023C070421
In accordance with Army Regulation 15-185, the application and the available military records pertinent to the corrective action requested were reviewed to determine whether the application was filed within the time established by statute, and if not, whether it would be in the interest of justice to waive the failure to timely file. He also states that his medical records dated 1993 reference his medical records dated 1969 and indicate “are sufficient evidences of severe psychiatric...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060025C070421
In accordance with Army Regulation 15-185, the application and the available military records pertinent to the corrective action requested were reviewed to determine whether the application was filed within the time established by statute, and if not, whether it would be in the interest of justice to waive the failure to timely file. The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The applicant has not presented and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060027C070421
He enlisted in Los Angeles, California on 20 July 1982 for a period of 3 years and training as an administrative specialist. On 10 August 1984, he was charged with three specifications of arson, two charges of setting the hospital on fire and the previous charge of January 1984. The appropriate authority approved his request on 21 December 1984 and directed that he be discharged under other than honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060028C070421
In accordance with Army Regulation 15-185, the application and the available military records pertinent to the corrective action requested were reviewed to determine whether the application was filed within the time established by statute, and if not, whether it would be in the interest of justice to waive the failure to timely file. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: The applicant has not presented and the records do not contain sufficient justification to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060029C070421
Evidence of record shows the applicant received an order of commendation in recognition of excellent performance of duty on 25 July 1943 during military operations near Finale, Sicily. The Board considered the order of commendation provided in support of the applicant’s claim for award of the Bronze Star Medal. The Board noted the requirement for a major general to sign orders of commendation resulting in award of the Army Commendation Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060031C070421
The DD Form 214 shows a pay grade of E2 with a date of rank as 26 March 1986. The applicant does submit as evidence a DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action) dated 23 March 1987, where his commander approved his promotion to grade E4 effective 1 March 1987. As proof of his entitlement to the Army Achievement Medal the applicant submits a copy of permanent orders 352-9 dated 18 December 1986.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060032C070421
The applicant was promoted to the pay grade of E-4 effective 1 November 1999; however he had started a tour of active duty on 29 October 1999. The commander had the authority to waive 4 days of the applicant’s time in grade requirement and the Board believes that this would have been done if the applicant’s active duty start date had been known. It would be in the interest of justice to correct the applicant’s records, as an exception to policy, to show that he was promoted to the pay...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060033C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. [temporary] 9 May 1951.” Item 38 (Remarks) on this DD Form 214 shows the entry, “To accept commission in the ORC [Officer Reserve Corps] and call to EAD [enter active duty] as 2d Lt [second lieutenant], Armor.” The Board considered the applicant’s request to show a “battlefield” commission on his DD Form 214 with an effective date of 13 June 1951.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060034C070421
In accordance with Army Regulation 15-185, the application and the available military records pertinent to the corrective action requested were reviewed to determine whether the application was filed within the time established by statute, and if not, whether it would be in the interest of justice to waive the failure to timely file. On 20 September 1966, the applicant was honorably discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 600-200, paragraph 5-9, for failure to meet medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060043C070421
The applicant requests that his retirement orders be revoked and he be restored to active duty to pursue Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) and Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) processing. On an unknown date, the applicant signed an affidavit requesting retention on active duty beyond his scheduled separation date for the purpose of completing hospital care and/or physical disability evaluation. That the applicant be evaluated by a Medical Evaluation Board as soon as he is restored to active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060045C070421
He also states that the applicant was in the zone of consideration by the 1996 RCSB with a PED of 10 September 1996 (sic), based on the 12 years TCS requirement. The table states an officer will be promoted on the date he meets the TIG in grade and TCS requirements provided he is recommended for promotion by the selection board that considered him for promotion. If not selected for promotion by the SSB he should be issued a corrected promotion order with a DOR of 10 September 1996 (sic)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060046C070421
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: On 28 December 1967, the applicant’s commander submitted a recommendation to separate the applicant from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 for unsuitability.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060047C070421
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: In a 4 March 1997 letter the applicant resigned, effective 1 April 1997, as company commander, HHC, 917 th Support Group and requested transfer to the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060048C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The request was denied. The applicant’s records were thoroughly searched, but failed to show any documented evidence other than the applicant’s statement to support his allegation that he was to receive a hardship discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060049C070421
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 | 2001060050C070421
On 28 March 1967, the applicant was notified by his unit commander that separation action was being initiated against him for unsuitability under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant was diagnosed by a psychiatrist as suffering from a personality disorder and as a result was recommended for separation for unsuitability by his unit commander. In addition, it appears that when the ADRB reviewed the applicant’s case and denied his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060051C070421
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. Army Regulation 635-212, in effect at the time, set forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.