ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061234C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Under the qualitative screening subprogram, records for grades E-5 through E-9 are regularly screened by the Department of the Army promotion selection boards. Soldiers whose continued service is not warranted receive a QMP bar to reenlistment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061235C070421
The applicant submitted a request for reinstatement to ANCOC and to the pay grade of E-7. A staff member of the Board also reviewed similar cases that have been reviewed by the Board and finds that in all such cases, the Board supported the PERSCOM decision to promote individuals who had been reinstated after they completed the ANCOC; however, it was always with a retroactive DOR (to the date they were originally promoted), with entitlement to all back pay and allowances (minus the de facto...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061236C070421
The applicant requests that his Officer Evaluation Report (OER) for the period 13 August – 14 December 1988 be amended to delete all references to his need for alcohol abuse rehabilitation and that he be given the notes and documents utilized to determine that he had an alcohol problem and needed rehabilitation. That letter indicated the applicant had completed an assessment for an alcohol problem on 19 December 1988 and the counselor could find nothing in his past which would indicate a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061237C070421
The letter also stated that after reviewing the applicant’s DD Form 2475 from the SMSC, it was determined that his loan did not qualify for repayment under the LRP. The evidence of record shows that the applicant enlisted under the LRP and acquired a student loan prior to his entry on active duty. Therefore, the Army is not authorized to repay the applicant’s student loan.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061238C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The evidence of record shows that the applicant enlisted under the LRP and had acquired two student loans prior to her entry on active duty. Therefore, the Army is not authorized to repay the applicant’s student loans.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061240C070421
Army Regulation 600-9 establishes the Army’s Weight Control Program. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge. It notes that “LCR” is the appropriate SPD code for individuals separated for failing to meet Army weight standards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061241C070421
The applicant states that, according to the Retired Military Almanac , after a person has been notified of his eligibility to receive retired pay at age 60, that eligibility may not be denied or revoked. When he applied to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records, this Board saw no unfairness or inequity in the applicant’s being denied a 15-year retirement. c. Paying to him separation pay under the appropriate formula established by the Selective Reserve Transition Benefit Program...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061248C070421
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 DD Form 214, item 29 (Wounds Received as a Result of Action with Enemy Forces) shows that he was wounded on 4 March 1951. while serving in Korea. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant was wounded as a result of hostile action on 4 March 1951 while serving in Korea.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061251C070421
Wire Member The applicant and counsel if any, did not appear before the Board. The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). The soldier must be an infantryman satisfactorily performing infantry duties, he must be assigned to an infantry unit during such time as the unit is engaged in active ground combat, and he must actively participate in such ground combat.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061256C070421
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Navy Presidential Unit Citation for participation in the Inchon Invasion during the period 15 September 1950 through 11 October 1950 and to show an additional bronze service star for his service in Korea. Records show the applicant served in Korea from 12 September 1950 through 4 April 1951. Based on evidence available to the Board, it appears that the applicant was a participant in the Inchon Landing as a member of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061258C070421
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Bronze Star Medal and the Prisoner of War (POW) Medal. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to award of the POW Medal and correction of his military records to show this medal. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061260C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that his records be corrected to remove “indefinite” from his DA Form 2A (RES); an immediate honorable discharge from the Army Reserve (USAR) with back pay and allowances; and, a retirement pension granted. Army Regulation 135-180 (Army National Guard and Army Reserve - Qualifying Service for Retired Pay Non-Regular Service) indicates, in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061261C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: Correction to his promotion date for lieutenant colonel. A promotion memorandum dated 8 March 2001 was issued to him showing 8 February 2001 as his promotion date for lieutenant colonel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061263C070421
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: Evidence of record shows the applicant served in an infantry MOS during his 4-month assignment in Vietnam. However, there is no evidence the applicant was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061264C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On the same date, he was honorably released from active duty and assigned to the United States Army Reserve Control Group, St. Louis, Missouri under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 due to early separation as an overseas returnee. DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061273C070421
Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. The applicant waived a separation medical examination and no medical records were available other than those that were submitted by the applicant. Carl W. S. Chun Director, Army Board for Correction of Military RecordsINDEXCASE IDAR2001061273SUFFIXRECONDATE BOARDED20020226TYPE OF DISCHARGE(UNCHAR)DATE OF DISCHARGE19960614DISCHARGE AUTHORITYAR635-200 DISCHARGE REASONBOARD DECISION(DENY)REVIEW...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061276C070421
Public Law 97-252, the Uniformed Services Former Spouses Protection Act (USFSPA), dated 8 September 1982, established SBP for former military spouses for retiring members. 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. DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061277C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT STATES : In effect, that at the time, the rank of corporal (CPL) was equivalent to today’s SGT and that recruit was the lowest enlisted rank. 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 | 2001061279C070421
I certify that hereinafter is recorded the record of consideration of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: However, there is no evidence of record, and the applicant has provided no evidence, to support this contention.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061284C070421
The applicant provides a pay document that shows that her pay date in the USAF was established as 29 June 1971, which includes 5 years of constructive credit based on her completion of medical school and her internship. The evidence of record does confirm that the applicant was granted 5 years of constructive service credit based on her medical degree and her internship prior to her being appointed in the USAF in 1976. In addition, the applicant’s pay date was appropriately established...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061288C070421
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his records be corrected to reflect “all of [his] Army Service Medals.” He specifically asks for the Good Conduct Medal and the “Korean Hardship Medal.” There is no evidence the applicant was assigned to Korea during any period which was recognized by an award of a service medal. While the applicant completed a qualifying period of service for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal on 12 December 1967, his records indicate that he received a letter of reprimand and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061290C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 31 December 1984, 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 under other than honorable conditions. The applicant declined counsel, waived his right to a hearing before a board of officers, and acknowledged that he understood the effects of discharge under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061291C070421
The applicant’s military records were not available to the Board for review. It also shows that while he was serving in the ETO he participated in the Algeria-French Morocco and Tunisia campaigns of World War II. In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as recommended below.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061292C070421
On 13 November 1987, the U. S. Court of Military Review reassessed the sentence on the basis of the error noted and the entire record and affirmed only so much of the sentence as provided for a bad conduct discharge. Therefore, the Army Court could be certain that even without the forgery conviction the applicant would have received a bad conduct discharge and therefore the Army Court correctly reassessed the sentence. On 14 April 1988, the U. S. Court of Military Appeals denied the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061298C070421
I certify that hereinafter is recorded the record of consideration of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: The regulation currently in effect, provides in pertinent part, that NJP imposed against soldiers in the pay grade of E-4 and below will be filed locally in unit NJP files for a period of 2 years.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061299C070421
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. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061300C070421
The applicant requests his back pay for his basic allowance for quarters (BAQ) for the period of 20 September 1997 to 26 June 1998. The applicant states, in effect, that he submitted the necessary documentation to move his family off-post, out of government quarters while he was deployed to Bosnia. The applicant previously applied to the Board in June 2000 and January 2001; however, because his records were unavailable for review and there was insufficient documentation provided at the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061302C070421
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 | 2001061307C070421
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: Removal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061312C070421
The applicant’s military records were not provided to the Board. Army Regulation 140-111, Table 2-3, Line 8, states that soldiers who are between age 55 and 59 can only reenlist for the number of months or years required to reach the last day of the month in which the member attains age 60. The Board concurs with the OCAR’s assessment and recommends correcting the applicant’s reenlistment contract to show that he reenlisted for the days, months and years necessary for him to attain...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061314C070421
Her Enlistment/Reenlistment Document, DD Form 4/1, shows that she enlisted for 3 years. Her DD Form 4/1 shows that she was to enlist in the Regular Army for not less than 3 years. The DD Form 1966/3 on file in her military records is annotated that her term of service was changed from 3 years to 4 years with her approval.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061318C070421
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 view of the foregoing, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061319C070421
I certify that hereinafter is recorded the record of consideration of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: The applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge in March 2001 and that board unanimously voted to deny any change of reason or characterization of the applicant’s discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061324C070421
The applicant requests correction of item 12h (Effective Date of Pay Grade) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the entry “1998 11 10” (10 November 1998) instead of the entry “1999 11 09” (9 November 1999). The applicant states that his date of rank (DOR) on his DD Form 214 is incorrect. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was promoted to the pay grade of LTC on 10 November 1998.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061325C070421
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. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061328C070421
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: Therefore, even if he had sought and received treatment for alcoholism while he was in the service, it would not have prevented his command from preferring charges against him for the offenses which formed the basis for his request for discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061329C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT STATES : In effect, that his June 1992 AER, which reflects failure of the Installation Traffic Management Course, should be removed from his records because he believes “it to be unjust.” He maintains that because of an error in his orders he “missed a considerable amount of time from class” and that even though he failed the resident course he did “master the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061335C070421
In 1980 a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) was issued correcting the applicant’s 1969 DD Form 214 to show award of the “Vietnam Service Medal with/2 Bronze Service Stars, National Defense Service Medal” and the “Republic of Vietnam Campaign Ribbon with Device 1960.” In 1993 a second DD Form 215 was issued correcting the applicant’s 1969 DD Form 214 to show several additional awards, including the Purple Heart, Valorous Unit Award...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061336C070421
The applicant states that he had not yet received the certificate when he separated. The applicant’s military records are not available. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the AFEM for service in Southwest Asia.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061338C070421
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. His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), which he authenticated, does not reflect entitlement to the Meritorious Service Medal. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061340C070421
The Board considered the following evidence: The applicant signed his WD AGO Form 53-55 on 16 November 1945 attesting to the fact he was not wounded in action and was not entitled to award of the Purple Heart. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to correction of his military records to show award of the Bronze Star Medal (based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061348C070421
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. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. The applicant has not presented and the records do not contain...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061350C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that the memorandum, dated 29 April 1997, denying his reapplication to the Warrant Officer Candidate Program (WOCP) be removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061351C070421
Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 11 sets the policy and prescribes procedures for separating members who were voluntarily enlisted in the Regular Army, National Guard or Army Reserve, are in an entry level status and, before the date of the initiation of separation action, have completed no more than 180 days of creditable continuous service, and have demonstrated that they are not qualified for retention. DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061368C070421
First Sergeant (1SG) T___ was his rater and Captain W___ were his rater and senior rater (SR), respectively. The ESRB did not verify that the applicant’s rater had been TDY and relied on the reviewer’s contention that the NCOER was based on the applicant’s demonstrated duty performance during the rating period and was not written out of retaliation. That the applicant’s records be made available to the next scheduled Enlisted Standby Advisory Board for promotion consideration to MSG under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061369C070421
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 upgrade his dishonorable discharge to general, under honorable conditions. The applicant has not presented and the records do not contain sufficient justification to conclude that it would be in the interest of justice to grant the relief requested or to excuse the failure to file within the time prescribed by law.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061372C070421
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 paid a 1.5A bonus under the Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) program in conjunction with his reenlistment on 25 July 2001. 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:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061376C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That the Army repay his student loan under the Loan Repayment Program (LRP). The applicant’s DA Form 3286-66, Section 4, item a states “I understand that under this program (LPR) that the government will repay a designated portion of any loan I incurred that was made, insured or guaranteed under Part B of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (Guaranteed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061379C070421
The applicant requests, in effect, that his August 1991 DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, UCMJ) be expunged from his OMPF (Official Military Personnel File). The 25 January 1990 edition of Army Regulation 27-10, which establishes the policies and provisions for the filing of DA Forms 2627, states that records of nonjudicial punishment for soldiers in pay grade E-4 and below will be filed locally in unit nonjudicial punishment files. b. by expunging all documents...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061380C070421
That regulation also provides that in certain unusual circumstances, authorization to move HHG prior to issuance of orders may be authorized. While the Board recognizes that the applicant effected his move of HHG and dependents before he was in receipt of orders and did so without contacting a transportation office before he did so, it appears he did so based on the advice he received from the orders issuing headquarters. RECOMMENDATION : That all of the Department of the Army records...