ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001052655C070420
The applicant states that his enlistment contract erroneously shows he enlisted in pay grade E-3. The evidence of record shows he was authorized to enlist in pay grade E-1, not pay grade E-3. That the applicant’s DD Form 4/1 dated 17 January 2001, item 8 be corrected to show he enlisted in pay grade E-1.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001052656C070420
The evidence of record shows she enlisted on 17 January 2001 for 5 years and 00 weeks, not 5 years and 4 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 17 January 2001, item 20a be corrected to show she enlisted for 5 years and 00 weeks.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001052662C070420
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 chain of command endorsed the applicant’s request to the Board contending, in effect, that it was an injustice to not select the applicant for promotion and selective continuation. It states, in pertinent part, that commissioned and warrant officers who are twice nonselected for promotion will be involuntarily released from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001052671C070420
The applicant requests, in effect, that her Multi-Year Specialty Pay (MSP) and linked Muti-Year Incentive Special Pay (MISP) contract of February 1996 be backdated to 21 June 1995, and that her active duty service obligation be changed to run concurrently with the time of payment, which is 21 June 1995 to 21 June 1999. She claims that the dates covered by her first MSP contract should be changed to coincide with her eligibility (21 June 1995 to 21 June 1999), which will provide her parity...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001052677C070420
As of this date he has received no relief-for-cause NCOER. If, on review of any matters submitted by the CSM, the immediate commander determines the CSM should be removed from the program, the entire case will be forwarded through command channels to the commander, major general and above, having GCM authority. Paragraph 1.8 states that if an investigation is conducted using the procedures of this regulation, the information obtained including findings and recommendations may be used in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001052680C070420
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 | 2001052684C070420
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 | 2001052695C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That the records of her deceased spouse, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he was awarded the Purple Heart. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The FSM’s military records are not available.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001052699C070420
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be granted separation pay for his 12 plus years of service. With the initiative of selective continuation boards, the applicant was selected for continuation when the applicable laws provided that other than RA officers (OTRA) who declined continuation on active duty were considered voluntary separations and thus were not entitled to separation pay. Accordingly, captains who declined selective continuation the following year after the applicant’s...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001052701C070420
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 | 2001052704C070420
The applicant’s military records show that he was inducted on 10 April 1967. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001052760C070420
The applicant requests, through counsel, that his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) be corrected to show he was not discharged but rather remained on active duty; that he was afforded early retirement with corresponding back pay and allowances as if he had not been discharged in 1998; that his discharge cite retirement as the narrative reason and contain no stigmatizing entry as to separation code, reentry code or in any other respect; that he receive such decorations as he would have...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001052763C070420
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: Based on the seriousness of the offenses for which the applicant was convicted, the Board concludes that the resultant DD was an appropriate punishment and even after considering his overall record of service, the Board still concludes that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001052767C070420
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 Memorandum, dated 25 January 2001, from the Veterans Services Division in Visalia, California; a VA Rating Decision, dated 29 April 1999; numerous copies of medical records dated 1954; Reports of Medical Examination, dated 6 March 1952 and 13 September 1954; a copy of his DD Form 214; and an Honorable Discharge Certificate from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001052769C070420
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 WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation); five letters from current medical providers; a letter of explanation, dated 30 June 2000; a statement from the Assistant S-2 of the 280th Engineer Combat Battalion at the time in question, dated 30 August 2000; an eyewitness statement, dated 30 August 2000, from a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001052778C070420
In connection with the processing of this case an advisory opinion was obtained from the Chief, Army Medical Department Special Pay Branch, OTSG, who states the applicant was eligible to enter a one year ISP contract, effective 12 September 1999, with a correct rate payable of $12,000.00. The Chief, Army Medical Department Special Pay Branch, OSTG further opined that the applicant was incorrectly counseled and his failure to receive his ISP appears to have been through no fault of his own...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001052779C070420
The applicant states, in effect, error of improper instructions to the promotion boards and an illegible microfiche presented to the boards seriously prejudiced him, resulting in material unfairness and denied rights guaranteed by the Fifth Amendment to the U. S. Constitution. He further states that the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) should grant relief in the form of reconsideration for promotion to COL by SSB’s, and rewriting paragraph G-4(3) in the instructions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001052780C070420
He was first considered for promotion to LTC by the FY 95 LTC JAGC Promotion Selection Board. The Board notes that the applicant had a group of OERs between October 1985 and January 1988 where he was rated as above center of mass. Without evidence to show otherwise, the Board concludes that the officers who were recommended for promotion to LTC, JAGC were, in the promotion boards’ considered opinion, the best qualified.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001052781C070420
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 that the DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, UCMJ), dated 9 September 1999, be expunged from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) and that his rank be restored to staff sergeant, pay grade E-6. On 23 May 2001, the applicant's battalion commander -- the same...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001052784C070420
In view of the additional factors in this case the applicant is not entitled to correction of his record to show he enlisted for 6 years on 6 May 1999. In view of the foregoing findings and conclusions, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant’s records as recommended below, to show there is no longer a basis for the granting of his request. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by rescinding the Board’s recommendation appearing in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001052792C070420
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: His records also show that he went AWOL on three separate occasions from 6 to 18 April 1971, from 6 July to 28 November 1971 and from 2 December 1971 to 4 January 1972.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001052811C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The applicant includes a letter to the VA, continuing in this manner, and a letter to the President, stating that this Board denied his application, and stating that he had psychiatric problems. It also shows that the Army Discharge Review Board in 1992 and again in 1997 denied his request to upgrade his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001052826C070420
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 Board accepted his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001052830C070420
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 | 2001052858C070420
I certify that hereinafter is recorded the record of consideration of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. On 17 March 1965 the company commander recommended that the applicant be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 for unfitness with an undesirable discharge. However, the Board reviewed the applicant’s brief record of service which included two special court-martial convictions and determined that his quality...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001052876C070420
The applicant requests correction of item 12f (Record of Service/Foreign Service) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his service in Bosnia; correction of item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) to show award of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Medal and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM). However, there is no evidence available to the Board, and the applicant has provided...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001052894C070420
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 14 October 1981, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001052904C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 16 November 1983, the appropriate authority approved his request for discharge, directed that a UOTHC discharge be furnished and reduction to pay grade E-1. On 27 May 1988, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant’s request for upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001052905C070420
There is no evidence in the available records which shows the applicant was wounded a second time as a result of hostile action during the Korean War. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to correction of his military records to show only one award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001052914C070420
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: 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001052915C070420
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: On 3 September 1978, the commander notified the applicant that he was being recommended for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-31, for failure to maintain acceptable standards for retention (Expeditious Discharge Program(EDP)), with a GD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001052918C070420
The Board noted that the applicant’s DD Form 214 does not show any unit awards. The applicant was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam on 20 January 1968; therefore, he is entitled to award of the Purple Heart and correction of his records to show this award. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing the individual concerned was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds sustained in Vietnam on 20 January 1968 and was awarded the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001052937C070420
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: Carl W. S. Chun Director, Army Board for Correction of Military RecordsINDEXCASE IDAR2001052937SUFFIXRECONDATE BOARDED20010830TYPE OF DISCHARGE(UOTHC)DATE OF DISCHARGEDISCHARGE...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001052962C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The separation authority approved the request and directed reduction to the lowest enlisted grade and separation under other than honorable conditions. 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 | 2001052989C070420
He authenticated his DD Form 1966/3 (Record of Military Processing- Armed Forces of the United States) which shows that no changes to his enlistment contract were required upon enlistment. The DD Forms 2475 that the applicant submitted for payment of his “WFEFS” are dated 28 July 2000. His DA Form 3286-66 clearly specifies those loans for repayment under the LRP must be made, insured or guaranteed by one of two loan programs under the Higher Education Act prior to enlistment in the RA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001052993C070420
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that his military records be corrected to show that he is entitled to multiyear special pay (MSP) and multiyear incentive special pay (MISP) effective October 1999 with his Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) training backed out. The applicant currently has an active duty training obligation through 4 July 2002; he does not meet eligibility criteria for the MSP retention bonus. Carl W. S. Chun Director, Army Board for Correction of Military RecordsINDEXCASE...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001052999C070420
He states that his current enlisted contract does not show he enlisted in the Army to erase his ROTC scholarship debt. Based on equity the Board accepts the applicant’s current enlistment in the Army as an effort to satisfy the repayment of his ROTC scholarship debt. a. amending the applicant’s ROTC scholarship contract to show that he would satisfy the service obligation under the original terms of the ROTC contract as Regular Army enlisted soldier;
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001053000C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: Correction of his separation document (DD Form 214) to show he entered on active service on 16 August 1976 and he served in Operation Desert Shield/Storm. In view of the circumstances in this case, the applicant is not entitled to correction of his separation document issued on 15 September 1992 to show he entered on active service on 16 August 1976...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001053014C070420
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 19 February 1987, be corrected to show he was honorably separated. The evidence of record shows the applicant was serving on IADT and was in an ELS status when separated. The applicant’s uncharacterized service is not derogatory, but shows his service as active duty of less than 180 days.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001053024C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. She was credited with 4 years, 6 months, and 10 days of active military service. However, after a careful review of the applicant’s records, the Board determined that the applicant enlisted for 4 years and that she extended that period of enlistment by 12 months prior to completing her initial enlistment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001053032C070420
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 addition, his Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) contains no documents or orders that suggest he was ever recommended for or received any individual awards or decorations during his tour in Vietnam, this includes the CIB and PH. Further, there is no evidence of record that would confirm that he ever...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001053035C070420
The applicant requests, in effect, that his retirement point account be corrected to show that he has 20 years qualifying for retired pay at age 60 and that he be provided retired pay. The applicant states, in effect, that he is credited with only 18 years qualifying for retired pay, but he served for 20 qualifying years. His retirement point account should then show a total of 19 years qualifying for retired pay at age 60.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001053036C070420
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: The applicant’s military records show that he was assigned to Company D, 704th Maintenance Battalion of the 4th Infantry Division in military occupational specialty (MOS) 63C (general vehicle repairman) during his assignment in Vietnam. Although the applicant contends that he is entitled to the Combat Infantryman Badge, evidence of record shows he served in MOS 63C (general vehicle repairman) during his assignment in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001053039C070420
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: This WD AGO Form 53-55 does not show the Purple Heart as an authorized award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001053043C070420
On 19 July 1996, 17 July 1997, and 27 May 1998, the applicant was notified by letter, signed by the IDARNG Adjutant General, that he had been considered by annual selective retention boards which recommended him among the best qualified for continued retention in the IDARNG. The National Guard Bureau Personnel Division rendered an opinion that the applicant’s record was properly reviewed by a State Adjutant General Selective Retention Board and he was not selected for retention. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001053072C070420
The applicant requests, in effect, that her military records be corrected to reflect award of the Army Achievement Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, and Army Good Conduct Medal. She states her entitlement to the Overseas Service Ribbon and Army Good Conduct Medal is a “given” in view of her overseas service which is confirmed on her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and the fact that she was honorably discharged after 4 years of service. The applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001053079C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 25 February 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. He made no mention on his SF Form 88 that he had had school problems or that he had been treated for any mental condition.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001053089C070420
In accordance with Army Regulation 135-155, paragraph 4-19(2), if an officer declines a promotion and later accepts the promotion prior to expiration of the declination, the effective date and DOR become the date of assignment to the higher graded position. He submits copies of his promotion memorandum dated 15 December 1995, his Notification of Selection for Promotion in the USAR dated 19 February 1996, a promotion qualification statement dated 11 March 1996, his election to decline...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001053123C070420
I certify that hereinafter is recorded the record of consideration of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. On 14 April 1981, the applicant was discharged, in pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service with a discharge UOTHC. The applicant’s previous good service was recognized in his honorable discharge for the period ending 29 December 1977.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001053132C070420
On 15 November 1999 the applicant was seen because of neck and upper back pain (present for 5 months) and for problems with her right hand. On 9 August 2001 the applicant provided a rebuttal to the USAPDA advisory opinion, stating that she was seen 27 times for numbness and what was termed as “myofascial pain syndrome.” She stated that according to the National MS Society, “if a patient has had two attacks of neurologic symptoms (each lasting at least 24 hours and occurring at least one...