ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061872C070421
The board determined that the applicant was unsuitable for further military service because of character and behavior disorders and recommended discharge from the service because of unsuitability. The service of a soldier separated for a personality disorder will be characterized as honorable. The applicant’s DD Form 214 should be changed to reflect his character of service as honorable.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061874C070421
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 | 2001061893C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That her brother, the deceased former service member (FSM), be awarded the Army of Occupation Medal (AOM) with Japan Clasp. 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 | 2001061895C070421
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Bronze Star Medal (First Oak Leaf Cluster), an unspecified campaign ribbon for the “12th campaign” (correctly known as the Vietnam Winter-Spring 1970 Campaign) and unspecified marksmanship qualification badges for qualification on the “M-79” Grenade Launcher and the M-60 Machine Gun. There are no orders in his records which show he was awarded a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061898C070421
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: There is no evidence of record that the applicant was promoted again to the pay grade of E-6 prior to his separation from active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061900C070421
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 pertinent part, it states that the Purple Heart is awarded to any member of an Armed Force who has been wounded or killed in any action against an enemy of the United States.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061902C070421
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. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 shows that the 5 th Battalion, 2d Artillery was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal, First Class for the period 2 December 1966 – 15 January 1971. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the ARCOM with V device but it is not listed on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061905C070421
The applicant requests that he be reinstated in the U. S. Army Reserve (USAR) and his Voluntary Separation Incentive (VSI) payments be resumed. On 1 August 1993, he was discharged under the Early Release Program – VSI after completing 9 years, 2 months, and 20 days of creditable active service. The applicant can continue to be eligible for the VSI payments only if his USAR discharge action is voided.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061907C070421
Accordingly, the applicant was discharged on 18 January 1985 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9, for drug abuse rehabilitation failure. At the time of the applicant’s separation an honorable or general discharge was authorized. The Board noted the applicant’s post service support to veterans programs, but this post service is not a basis for upgrading his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061912C070421
Army Regulation 635-5-1, as in effect at the time of the applicant’s release from active duty, lists the separation code MBK for use in officer cases only. The Board finds that the applicant's records are correct based on regulations in effect at the time of his release from active duty. Under current regulations a separation code of LBK is used for a soldier who is released from active duty but who is ineligible for, barred from, or otherwise denied reenlistment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061916C070421
He also requests, in effect, correction of his Army National Guard Retirement Points History Statement to show the appropriate Military Membership Status Identifier consistent with his transfer to the USAR Control Group (Annual Training) for the period 11 November 1983 through 29 August 1985. The applicant states, in effect, that subsequent to his discharge from active duty he was transferred to the USAR Control Group (Annual Training); however, his discharge document and Army National...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061920C070421
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, ribbons from Korea and Panama, and any other ribbon to which he is entitled. The applicant’s military records show that after having had prior service in the Army National Guard, he enlisted in the Regular Army on 7 May 1963. An Authorization for Issuance of Awards, DA Form 1557, dated 17 October 1977 authorized the applicant award of the National Defense Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061921C070421
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 | 2001061922C070421
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: There is no evidence of record available to the Board, and the applicant has provided no evidence, which shows he was injured or wounded due to hostile action during World War II.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061924C070421
The applicant states, in effect, that he would like the name recorded in his military records corrected to reflect his proper name. The evidence of record does confirm that the applicant served a qualifying period of service that entitles him to receive the AGCM. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that he was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal for his honorable service for the period 28 June 1945 to 6 December 1946, and by providing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061926C070421
NEW EVIDENCE OR INFORMATION : Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the decisional document prepared to reflect the Board's previous consideration of the case (AR2001054099) on 17 April 2001 . While PTSD was not recognized as a specific illness at the time of the applicant's separation from the service, the fact that an individual might not be fit for further military service because of psychosis, psychoneurosis, or neurological disorders was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061927C070421
There are no orders in the applicant’s service personnel records which show that he was awarded the Silver Star. DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge) alone should not be the sole basis for recording a decoration. There are no orders available to the Board which authorize award of the Silver Star to the applicant.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061928C070421
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his records be corrected to show his name as Robert R___, not Roberto R___-R___. 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: Although the applicant’s birth certificate records his name as Robert R___, he enlisted in the Puerto Rico Army National Guard under the name Roberto R___-R___.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061930C070421
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: It also specifically states that in order to support awarding a member the PH, it is necessary to establish that the wound, for which the award is being made, required treatment by a medical officer. The available evidence contains no information to support the applicant’s claim of entitlement to the PH and there are no medical records available that verify that he was ever treated for a wound or injury received in action by a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061936C070421
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his retirement for years of service be voided; that he be given the difference in pay that he would have received if he had been retained on active duty; that he be medically boarded; and that upon conclusion of the medical board that his retired pay be adjusted for his additional service. Continued performance of duty until a service member is approved for length of service retirement creates a rebuttable presumption that a service member’s medical conditions have...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061979C070421
The applicant requests, in effect, that his military records be corrected to show the rank of Technician 5 th Grade (TEC 5). On 14 September 1945, the applicant was honorably discharged from the Army, in the rank of PVT. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing, in item 38 (Highest Grade Held) of his WD AGO Form 53-55, that the highest rank held by the individual concerned on active duty was TEC 5; by showing he earned the Bronze Star...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061985C070421
The Board considered the following evidence: There is an administrative error on the applicant’s DD Form 4/3. The evidence of record shows he enlisted on 27 August 2001 for 5 years and 00 weeks, not 4 years and 00 weeks.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061986C070421
The Board considered the following evidence: In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as recommended below. That the applicant’s DD Form 4/1 dated 31 July 2001, item 8 be corrected to show she enlisted in the USAR for 8 years and 00 weeks.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061987C070421
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: The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061988C070421
The applicant states that his DD Form 4/3, item 20a erroneously shows that he enlisted for 8 years and 00 weeks. There is an administrative error on the applicant’s DD Form 4/3. The evidence of record shows he enlisted on 16 August 2001 for 3 years and 00 weeks, not 8 years and 00 weeks.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061989C070421
The evidence of record shows she enlisted on 14 August 2001 for 6 years and 00 weeks, not 4 years and 00 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 14 August 2001, item 20a be corrected to show she enlisted for 6 years and 00 weeks.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061990C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his bad conduct discharge be upgraded to either a general or honorable discharge. The Board notes that in spite of the emotional problems he experienced while an adolescent, he successfully completed training, was promoted to pay grade E-4, recognized by his commander as an outstanding soldier, and awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061992C070421
The Board considered the following evidence: There is an administrative error on the applicant’s DD Form 4/1. The evidence of record shows he enlisted on 15 August 2001 for 3 years and 00 weeks, not 4 years and 00 weeks.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001061994C070421
The applicant requests that he be reinstated in the Army Reserve in the grade of lieutenant colonel with the restoration of all rights, privileges, and property, to include Reserve retirement points and pay that he would have received had he been allowed to continue in an active Reserve status in a troop program unit (TPU). The Board did not grant his request to be reinstated in the Army Reserve at that time, but stated that should he be selected for promotion, he apply to this Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062015C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Although less than 15 years have elapsed since the applicant was discharged, the Army Discharge Review Board is precluded from acting on the request to upgrade the applicant’s discharge because the discharge resulted from a general court-martial. Additionally, the Board notes that the applicant, when only 18/19 years old, successfully completed basic and advanced...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062025C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his separation code and reentry code on his 25 January 2001 DD Form 214 be changed from “LBK” and “3,” respectively, to “MBK” and “1.” It appears that the applicant is requesting that those codes be changed in order for him to enlist in the Regular Army. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to release from active duty, individuals will be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062029C070421
The applicant is entitled to the first award of the Good Conduct Medal based on completion of qualifying service from 2 December 1965 through 26 October 1967 ending with termination of a period of Federal military service. However, evidence of record shows the applicant participated in two campaigns during his assignments in Vietnam which are not correctly shown by award of two bronze service stars for wear on his Vietnam Service Medal. That all of the Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062038C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062057C070421
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: There is no evidence of record available to the Board, and the applicant has not provided any evidence, which shows he was wounded due to hostile action during World War II.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062061C070421
The Board considered the following evidence: The applicant states, in effect, that he served in a combat unit during the Korean War and that his separation document should reflect award of the CIB. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing the individual concerned earned the National Defense Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, and the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 10 May 1949 to 9 May 1952; and by providing him a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062065C070421
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: The character of the discharge is commensurate with the applicant's overall record of military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062066C070421
I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) to show the Ardennes-Alsace Campaign in item 32 (Battles and Campaigns) and to show the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with three “bronze battle stars” (currently known as bronze service stars)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062068C070421
The evidence of record also confirms that the applicant was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal for his honorable period of service from 6 May 1965 to 5 May 1968. Therefore, the Board concludes the applicant is entitled to have these awards added to his record. 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, Army Good Conduct Medal, Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062071C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. After 1 July 1949, the retirement year will be the date of initial entry or reentry (after a break in service) into a Reserve component, or date of transfer to the Reserve component upon release from active duty, or date of transfer from an inactive Reserve status to an active Reserve status. The fact that the applicant did not earn the required number of retirement...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062072C070421
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 “JBK” is the appropriate SPD code for individuals separated upon completion of an enlistment contract but who are “ineligible for, barred from, or otherwise denied reenlistment….” That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by correcting the applicant’s...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062073C070421
The applicant was AWOL for the first time from 23 – 25 January 1970. A Clinical Record Cover Sheet, DA Form 3647-1, shows that he spent 224 days in the hospital -- an admission date of 30 April, Julian date 120, plus 224 equals Julian date 344, 10 December. The applicant returned from AWOL on 13 January 1972, was placed in pre-trial confinement from 24 January- 28 March 1972, and went AWOL again from 24 April – 30 November 1972.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062075C070421
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 | 2001062076C070421
It was noted that he pled guilty in civilian criminal court and that, on 28 February 1996, an administrative separation board found that he had committed this offense. The applicant’s appeal was denied and, on 4 October 1997, the applicant’s LOR was officially filed in his OMPF. On the same date, the applicant also received orders discharging him from the USAR AGR Program, effective 26 July 1999.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062082C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS : That his record be corrected to show that he was wounded in Vietnam, and in effect, that he be awarded the Purple Heart. EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The applicant's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062085C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He had been promoted to Master Sergeant, pay grade E-7, on 24 September 1957. The applicant served in the duty position of First Sergeant, but there is no evidence that he was ever promoted to the rank and pay grade of First Sergeant (E-8).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062089C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 30 March 1999, the VAARNG, office of the Adjutant General responded to the applicant’s memorandum acknowledging that his allegation that his commander improperly failed to inform him of his rights when he was referred for a mental health evaluation in April 1995, was substantiated. On 14 September 1998, a PEB convened and the applicant was reevaluated for the medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062094C070421
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 show he was honorably discharged. There is nothing in the records or in the evidence submitted by the applicant that overcomes this presumption.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062096C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The applicant was separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance and assigned a reentry code in accordance with regulations then in effect. The applicant has failed to show through the evidence submitted or the evidence of record the reenlistment code issued to him was in error or unjust.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062097C070421
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show two “Presidential Commendations” (correctly known as the Presidential Unit Citation). This document shows the unit, to which the applicant was assigned, the 446th Transportation Company, was not cited for any award of the Presidential Unit Citation while he was assigned to it. Evidence of record shows that the applicant’s unit was not cited for any award of the Presidential Unit Citation while he was assigned to it.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062100C070421
Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides Department of the Army policy for the administration of individual military decorations. The applicant clearly was awarded three awards of the BSM and his records should be corrected accordingly. RECOMMENDATION : That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned was awarded the BSM with “V” Device and 2 OLCs and by awarding him the RVNGC w/palm Unit Citation and the RVNCAHM – FC.