ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060487C070421
As for the applicant’s allegation that unverified derogatory information was entered in her OER in contravention with Army Regulation 623-105, the OSRB stated that when the applicant’s rater was attempting to determine who was responsible for a "junk“mailing," the applicant told her rater that she did not have access to her e-mail account and had not had access for 10 to 14 days. The normal rater will consider this information when he or she prepares the rated officer's next OER. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060492C070421
The applicant requests that his report of separation (DD Form 214) dated 14 August 2001 be corrected to reflect his correct rank, all of his prior active service credit and all of his decorations and awards. His DD Form 214 shows his date of rank as an E-2 as 24 October 2000, the date he enlisted. Accordingly, it would be in the interest of justice to correct his records at this time to reflect his promotion and date of rank at this time and to adjust his entitlement to severance pay if...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060499C070421
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, in effect, that he received both an honorable discharge and a bad conduct discharge (BCD), however, his separation document (DD Form 214) does not show his honorable service. On 28 September 1987, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the applicant’s request for an upgraded discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060500C070421
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. His condition and prognosis...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060501C070421
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 | 2001060504C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. In that response the USARC reiterated that the applicant’s MOS was not eligible for the $20,000 SLRP, and added that the regulation which governs the SLRP limits the amount of SLRP a reservist can receive during his or her career as the amount to which he or she While not a matter of record, it would appear likely that any student loans which existed at the time of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060505C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 4 February 1977, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant’s request for an upgraded discharge. 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 | 2001060512C070421
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 | 2001060515C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The applicant’s record does not indicate that he petitioned the United States Court of Military Appeals for a grant of review. On 30 October 1980, the applicant was discharged, in pay grade E-1 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 11, as a result of a court-martial, with a BCD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060520C070421
The applicant’s military records show that he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 3 May 1967 for a period of 2 years. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) lists the unit awards received by units serving in Vietnam. The evidence of record confirms the applicant is entitled to the Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal, and four BSS for his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060526C070421
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 (Military Awards) provides that the Good Conduct Medal (GCMDL) is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. The evidence of record confirms the applicant met the requirements...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060533C070421
The applicant states that his two Purple Hearts are not on his record of separation. Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides, in pertinent part, that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. Notwithstanding the applicant’s contention that he was awarded two Purple Hearts, there is no evidence of record, and the applicant has provided no evidence, which shows that he was wounded or treated for wounds due to hostile action on a second occasion.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060542C070421
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. When authorized, it is issued to a soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. Evidence of record shows the applicant failed to complete his required period of alternate service in accordance with the provisions of Presidential Proclamation Number 4313.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060551C070421
However, there is no evidence of record available to the Board which shows the applicant was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action during World War II. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to two awards of the Bronze Star Medal and correction of his records to show the Bronze Star Medal with First Oak Leaf Cluster. AAO ___ LE ________ JTM ___ GRANT AS STATED IN RECOMMENDATION
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060552C070421
He further claims that one of his fellow soldiers was an eyewitness to seeing seven soldiers killed and the applicant and others being wounded during their encounter with the Korean enemy. The applicant’s siblings provided a signed notarized letter in which they all attest to their brother serving in the US Army in Korea, and being wounded in the forehead, in 1954. DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060558C070421
APPLICANT STATES : Through her counsel that the contested OER is fatally flawed because it is a “below center of mass OER which pursuant to AR 623-105 should have been referred and was not, and therefore denied the applicant an opportunity for a commander’s inquiry.” Counsel presents the applicant’s request for reconsideration and new request for relief, evidence contentions, and conclusions in a ten-page memorandum to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) with numbered...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060563C070421
He goes on to state that the Board did not have evidence at the time to show that his promotion recommendation was processed to completion; however, he has found the documents to show otherwise and submits them with his application. On 11 June 1943, a revision of tables of organization (TO&E) was published by Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East which provided, in effect, that recommendations for promotion of medical corps officers from the grade of first lieutenant to captain may...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060564C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He enlisted in the US Army Reserve (USAR) on 1 January 1975, for a period of 6 years. He continued to serve until he was honorably discharged in order to reenlist.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060570C070421
The applicant states that his DOR to Major should be 31 August 1998 based on the official release date of the calendar year 1998 (CY 98) Reserve Component Major Promotion Board. Notwithstanding the advisory opinion, the provisions of law also state that an officer will be considered for promotion well in advance so that, if recommended, he would be promoted on or before the date that he completes the maximum years of service, which in the applicant’s case is 7 years. That all of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060571C070421
The applicant states, in effect, that he was to be transferred to the Retired Reserve until his age of 60 but he was discharged. It also appears that the applicant was discharged from the IRR without the opportunity to request reenlistment or transfer to the Retired Reserve. __jl___ ___ea___ __mp____ GRANT AS STATED IN RECOMMENDATION
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060573C070421
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. In support of his application, he submitted a copy of his WD AGO Form 55 (Honorable Discharge from the Army of the United States), dated 12 November 1942; a copy of a Certificate of Service, dated 3 February...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060574C070421
The applicant’s military records were not available to the Board for review. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case, particularly the separations documents in question, be corrected by amending the item numbers in the WD AGO 53-55 of the individual concerned, dated 7 September 1945, as indicated: Item 3 (grade) - corporal; Item 32 (battles and campaigns - Ardennes-Alsace; Central Europe; Normandy; Northern France; and Rhineland; Item 33 (awards and citations) -...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060576C070421
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. He was entitled to award of the Army of Occupation Medal (Japan) (AOM (J)), the Korean Service Medal (KSM) with 5 bronze service stars, and the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation (ROK PUC). The evidence of record shows the applicant is entitled to award of the GCMDL for the period 12 July 1948 to 11...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060579C070421
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show that he was discharged in the pay grade of E-5 instead of E-4, and that he was awarded two Purple Hearts and the Army Commendation Medal. He also requests corrections be made to his service medical records. The applicant’s medical records do not appear to be in error.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060581C070421
In support of his application, he submits a copy of his WD AGO Form 53-55 and a Veterans Administration (VA) letter, dated 24 March 1949. There is no evidence in the available records that shows the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action during World War II. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action during World War II.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060582C070421
The records show that on 3 May 1967, the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart as a result of the wounds that he received in action on 1 May 1967. The DD Form 214, that he was furnished at the time of his release from active duty shows that he was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Expert Badge (Rifle M-14). It also shows that the unit was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Civil...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060583C070421
On 7 October 1983, the applicant was advised that he was being recommended for separation from the Army under the provisions of paragraph 14-12c, chapter 14, Army Regulation 635-200, for commission of a serious offense. Accordingly, on 16 December 1983, the applicant was discharged from the Army after completing 1 year, 2 months, and 27 days of active military service and accruing 655 days of lost time. The character of the discharge is commensurate with the applicant's overall record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060585C070421
The regulation states that a member discharged for desertion and absence without leave who has returned to military control will be furnished an honorable, general, or under other than honorable conditions as determined by the convening authority. The Board reviewed the applicant’s record of service which included two nonjudicial punishments and 451 days of lost time and determined that his quality of service did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060588C070421
However, on 9 June 1975, the applicant’s commander initiated a recommendation to separate him from the military service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-37. The appropriate authority approved the recommendation for discharge on 26 June 1975, and directed he be issued a General Discharge Certificate. Army Regulation 672-5-1, then in effect, provided, in pertinent part, that the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) was issued to soldiers who served honorably on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060591C070421
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 | 2001060592C070421
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. Lacking evidence to the contrary, the Board presumes this document is correct and therefore, it is compelled to deny the requested relief. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected to show that the individual concerned earned the BSM (1 st OLC); Presidential Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060600C070421
The Board’s previous recommendation in this case (AR2000050643) on 1 March 2001 was for promotion to captain with an adjusted date of rank of 10 October 1998, with entitlement to pay and allowances in the higher grade on that date. adjusting the applicant’s date of rank to a later date than that of current record is detrimental to him, causing him a loss of pay and delayed future promotion consideration. In view of the foregoing findings and conclusions, it would be appropriate to correct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060601C070421
The applicant requests, in effect, that his Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty (DD Form 214) be changed to show his correct Social Security Number (SSN), date of birth (DOB), reason for separation, and length of service. The evidence of record confirms that the SSN listed in the applicant’s enlistment contract and in the records created upon his enlistment in the Army and maintained throughout his active duty tenure in the Army was the same. The evidence clearly shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060602C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 27 February 1998, charges were preferred against him for being AWOL from 28 November 1997 to 25 February 1998. Carl W. S. Chun Director, Army Board for Correction of Military Records
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060606C070421
There is an administrative error on the applicant’s DD Form 4/1. The evidence of record shows he enlisted on 10 July 2001 for 5 years and 00 weeks, not 1 year and 00 weeks. That the applicant’s DD Form 4/1 dated 10 July 2001, section B, item 8 be corrected to show he enlisted for 5 years and 00 weeks.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060607C070421
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: In effect, that his military records be changed to show the correct skill level for his military occupational specialty (MOS). 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 | 2001060609C070421
On 25 October 1994, the Oklahoma State University PMS, notified the applicant that he was initiating action to disenroll her from the ROTC program due to her frequent absence from military science classes, labs, and physical training sessions. In summary, her father was informed that the applicant’s performance while attending the University of Miami was not the bases for her disenrollment as she did not withdraw from ROTC until she attended Oklahoma State University, and that the Oklahoma...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060610C070421
The applicant requests that her rank at the time of enlistment be corrected from private/E-2 to private first class/E-3. The evidence of record and staff advisory opinion confirm that the applicant met the requirements for accelerated promotion to the rank of PFC at the time of enlistment. In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as recommended below.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060613C070421
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 submit a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. Carl W. S. Chun Director, Army Board for Correction of Military RecordsINDEXCASE...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060614C070421
At the time the applicant submitted his application to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records, he was serving on active duty in pay grade E-4. This letter indicates that the applicant’s student loan from the Alternative Loan Program does not qualify for repayment under the Loan Repayment Program (LRP). The applicant did enlist for the Student Loan Repayment Program.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060615C070421
The formal PEB recommended a combined rating of 20 percent and that the applicant be separated from the service with severance pay. The applicant provided VA documentation, dated 7 July 1988, which shows that service connection was granted and a rating of 40 percent was assigned for a spinal disc condition. The Army must find that a service member is physically unfit to reasonably perform his or her duties and assign an appropriate disability rating before he or she can be medically...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060616C070421
The Loan Repayment Program is a Department of the Army enlistment option authorized by Public Law 99-145. 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(s), it is concluded: The evidence of record implies that the applicant’s loan repayment program paperwork was not entirely available on the date of his enlistment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060617C070421
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 | 2001060619C070421
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. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. When authorized, it is issued to a soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060620C070421
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 | 2001060625C070421
The applicant’s military records show that he was inducted into the Army of the United States for 2 years on 11 July 1968. The applicant was wounded in Vietnam and is entitled to the PH. 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) awarding him the PH and the GCMDL.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060626C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) is awarded to medical department personnel (colonel and below) who are assigned or attached to a medical unit of company or smaller size that is organic to an infantry unit of brigade, regimental or smaller size which is engaged in active ground combat. DISCUSSION :...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060632C070421
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge), be corrected to show that he was twice awarded the Purple Heart. The evidence of record establishes that the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received on 26 May 1968. It would be appropriate to add these awards to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001060637C070421
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 | 2001060638C070421
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that his records be corrected to show he had rheumatoid arthritis at the time of his discharge and to show the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) considered his rheumatoid arthritis. On 19 October 1999, a PEB found the applicant unfit for duty because of osteoarthritis with muscle pain, joint pain, and stiffness and recommended his separation with severance pay with a 20 percent disability rating. The evidence of record shows that extensive laboratory testing...