ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062101C070421
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 military records show that he was inducted into the Army on 9 April 1969. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 15 February 1971.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062102C070421
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 authenticated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062103C070421
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 | 2001062105C070421
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: While the applicant’s separation physical examination shows that he had sustained fragment wounds, there is no indication that those wounds were the result of hostile action, that those wounds required treatment by a medical officer, and the medical treatment for those wounds were made a matter of official record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062112C070421
An order published by 85 th Evacuation Hospital [in Vietnam] shows that the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart for the wounds that he received on 7 October 1967. There is no evidence, however, nor has the applicant provided any, to show that he was wounded on another occasion, either on 7 October 1967, or any other date. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned was awarded the Purple Heart, the Army Good...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062114C070421
The SPD/RE Code Cross Reference Table, dated March 2001, provides instructions for determining the RE code for Active Army soldiers and Reserve Component soldiers separated for cause. It also shows the SPD code with a corresponding RE code and states that more than one RE code could apply. The Board notes that the applicant was voluntarily separated from service at his normal ETS under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 4 and was issued an SPD code of “JBK” with a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062116C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He also acknowledged that he may make application to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) or the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) for an upgrade of his discharge and that an act of consideration by either board does not imply that his discharge will be upgraded. The Board also notes that the applicant acknowledged at the time of his discharge he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062119C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. There is no evidence of record to show that the applicant had more than 19 days of creditable active service. Although he entered active service on 19 January 1973 and was discharged on 24 September 1974, most of this period was noncreditable time spent in the hospital due to injuries incurred as a result of his misconduct, pre-trial confinement, AWOL, or excess leave.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062123C070421
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his military records be corrected to show his Social Security Account Number (SSAN) instead of a service number. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: Records show the SSAN on his military records is the same SSAN specified in his induction orders, dated 24 July 1969, and shown on his DD Form 214 at the time of his discharge from the Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062127C070421
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation-Honorable Discharge) to show award of the Philippine Defense Ribbon and the Philippine Independence Ribbon. APPLICANT STATES : That his unit, the 226th Field Artillery (FA) Battalion (Bn), was part of the XXIV Corps during the Leyte Campaign. DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062131C070421
SUPPLEMENTAL PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 October 2001 DOCKET NUMBER: AR2001062131 His DA Form 20 indicates that the applicant was credited with only three campaigns during this enlistment. THE BOARD ADDITIONALLY RECOMMENDS:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062132C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The applicant is not entitled to correction to his military records to show his name in his military records as another name. In view of the foregoing, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062133C070421
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected by: replacing the military occupational specialty (MOS) currently reflected in Block 11 (77F10 - Petroleum Supply Specialist) with MOS 11H1PM (sic) - Heavy Anti-Armor Weapons Airborne Infantryman; adding the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC) to Block 13; and adding the Bradley Gunner Course and Urban Assault Course to Block 14. Upon completion of all required military training, he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062134C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The applicant shows 22 March 2001 as a date of discovery of the alleged error or injustice and lists ”Revolutionary War” as the reason it would be in the interest of justice for the Board to consider this application. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062135C070421
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 also submits a copy of the telegram to his parents indicating he was wounded in action and a 18 September 1951 letter from the Commanding General of the 2 nd Infantry Division thanking him for his “courageous and soldierly actions in carrying our your duties as a result of which you were wounded. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062136C070421
The applicant’s request, dated 12 March 1993, was received and retained by the Office of Promotions, Reserve Components, Total Army Personnel Command, for authority to conduct special selection boards (SSB’s) for promotion reconsideration to captain. In view of the foregoing, had the applicant who was separated because of non-selection been selected for promotion to captain by the original selection board, the applicant would have been retained in an active Reserve status, and/or would not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062137C070421
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : Incorporated herein by reference are military records which show the applicant is a Reserve officer who has been considered and not recommended for promotion to colonel under 1993 criteria. The applicant’s request, dated 13 July 1998, was received and retained by the Office of Promotions, PERSCOM for authority to conduct special selection boards (SSB’s) for promotion reconsideration to colonel. The PERSCOM, at the request of this Board, arranged for the applicant’s...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062139C070421
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 STATES : In effect, that he was not considered for promotion to the grade of colonel in the United States Army Reserve (USAR), as a result of administrative oversight or material error. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : Incorporated herein by reference are military records which show the applicant is a Reserve officer who has been...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062142C070421
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 opinion points out that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062143C070421
Based upon review by the Office of Promotions, Reserve Components, the applicant’s official military records (OMPF) contained material error when he was considered and non-selected by the 1995 Reserve Components Selection Board (RCSB). He was considered and selected for promotion to captain by the 1996 RCSB. The Board notes that the applicant was considered and selected for promotion to captain by the 1996 RCSB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062144C070421
The evidence of record shows she enlisted on 25 July 2001 for 3 years and 00 weeks, not 8 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 25 July 2001, item 20a be corrected to show she enlisted for 3 years and 00 weeks.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062145C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He also provides documents issued by Department of the Army (DA) that confirm his request for appointment as a warrant officer was denied on two separate occasions, first in 1969 and again in 1972. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant was never actually promoted to or never held the rank and pay grade of WO1/W-1 while he was on active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062146C070421
The evidence of record shows he enlisted on 21 August 2001 for 3 years and 00 weeks, not 8 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 21 August 2001, item 20a be corrected to show he enlisted for 3 years and 00 weeks.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062147C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. That office stated that there was a lack of evidence to support injustice and disapproved his remission application. DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law and regulations, and advisory opinion it is concluded:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062148C070421
The applicant’s Department of the Army (DA) Form 24 (Service Record), that documents his period of service from 11 November 1950 to 30 November 1962, confirms in section 1 (Appointments, Promotions, or Reductions), that he was promoted to the rank and pay grade of SP5/E-5 on 1 June 1958 and that this was the highest pay grade in which he served while on active duty. It further confirms that he held the rank and pay grade of SP5/E-5 on the date of his separation and that on the following day...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062149C070421
The applicant was recommended and selected for the promotion to the pay grade of E-9 by the 1998 United States Army Reserve Active Guard/Reserve (AGR) Master Sergeant/ Sergeant Major Promotion Board. The evidence or record shows that the applicant was on a promotion standing list to the rank of SGM/E-9 by a properly constituted Department of the Army promotion selection board sometime prior to his disability processing. By law, members retiring for physical disability should be retired in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062151C070421
When provided the same evidence submitted to the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) for the same time period, the VA in July 2000 determined that he receive a 40 percent rating for his left arm with an overall rating of 50 percent. It is a fact finding board to investigate the nature, cause, degree of severity, and probable permanency of the disability of soldiers who are referred to the board; to evaluate the physical condition of the soldier against the physical requirements of the soldier’s...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062152C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law and regulations, it is concluded: The Board notes that he was 17 years of age at the time he committed his first and second offense, 18 years of age at the time he was convicted by his special and general court-martial,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062153C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. There was no basis in the available evidence of record to establish service connection for the disability. The applicant’s wife submits a narrative outlining the applicant’s medical condition, to include prostate cancer, malaria, diabetes, and dental problems.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062154C070421
The applicant requests that his voluntary resignation from the IRR (Individual Ready Reserve) be revoked and that he be reinstated in order to continue to draw his annual VSI (Voluntary Separation Incentive) payments. The applicant states that he was honorably discharged on 31 July 1993, under VSI and was transferred to the US Army Reserve (USAR). The applicant’s record confirms that he served honorably for 10 years on active duty and was entitled to the VSI upon his separation on 31 July...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062155C070421
The applicant requests that his brother, the former service member (FSM) be promoted to private first class (PFC) and awarded the Expert Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar. In support of his request, the applicant has provided documents that include letters from the FSM to their mother regarding his qualification in arms; letters and telegrams from the Adjutant General of the Army informing the family of the FSM’s wounding in action and later, notice of his death; extract from unit morning...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062159C070421
On 11 March 1988, the Army Discharge Review Board determined that the applicant’s UD was proper and equitable and denied his request for an upgrade to his discharge. Chapter 10 of that regulation provides, in pertinent part, that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge may at any time after the charges have been preferred, submit a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062162C070421
The applicant requests, in effect, that his service from 14 July 1942 to 27 June 1947, be recognized as service in the Army of the United Service (AUS) as a commissioned officer. The applicant was inducted into the AUS on 14 July 1942. An original WD Form 384 (War Department Officers’ Pay, Allowances, and Mileage Voucher), paid on 29 June 1947, shows that the applicant was an AUS first lieutenant in the infantry who entered active duty on 14 July 1942, from “Babadi, Nueva Vizcaya,”...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062166C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Title 10, U. S. Code, section 12731 provides that a non-regular service member is entitled, upon application, to retired pay if the person is at least 60 years of age; has performed at least 20 years of qualifying service; and, having completed the service requirement during the period beginning on 1 October 1994 and ending on 30 September 1999 (later extended to 30...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062167C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He was dishonorably discharged on 8 October 1957.Army Regulation 635-200, at paragraph 3-10, then in effect, provided that a soldier would be given a DD pursuant only to an approved sentence of a general court-martial. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062170C070421
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 | 2001062173C070421
The ESRB opined that the applicant did not meet the entry requirements for the course because he failed the APFT (2-mile run) due to an injury. Given the evidence in this case, the Board finds that the applicant should have been released from the course for medical reasons that occurred through no fault of his own and that any AER that was issued should have accurately reflected the events that occurred in his case. This is further supported by the fact that the applicant has always...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062174C070421
The applicant requests that the records of her late father, a former service member (FSM) be corrected to show that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), completion of Ranger School and any other awards to which he was entitled. She provided copies of his War Department Adjutant General Office (WD AGO) Forms 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation – Honorable Discharge) and 100 (Army Separation Qualification Record), his honorable discharge certificate and a school...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062175C070421
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 provided a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062176C070421
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 that until recently he was unaware that the contested OER was considered a derogatory report because he was placed below center-of-mass (COM) in the SR profile. The Board determined that the block check in Part VIIa of the contested OER is inconsistent with the SR’s narrative comments, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062178C070421
As a matter of equity it would be appropriate to consider his enlistment in the Regular Army to have met the active duty obligation required by his ROTC scholarship contract. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by amending the applicant’s ROTC scholarship contract to show that he would satisfy the service obligation under the original terms of the ROTC contract by enlisting in the Regular Army. If the applicant fails to complete the period of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062179C070421
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. The record of NJP was properly filed on the Restricted Fiche of the applicant’s OMPF in accordance with the imposing commander’s instructions and the applicable regulations in effect at the time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062180C070421
“Citation: On 26 November 1944 the 3rd Battalion, 175th Infantry, along with the 1st and 2nd Battalions, was defending Bourheim, Germany against strong and repeated German attacks on the town. There is no evidence, and the applicant and his counsel have provided no evidence, that the applicant was recommended for or awarded the Medal of Honor or the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions on 26 November 1944 in Bourheim, Germany. In July 2001, the Army Decorations Board considered the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062181C070421
On 19 September 2001, the applicant’s case as considered by the Board on 13 September 2001 was reviewed. In view of the foregoing findings and conclusions, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant’s records as recommended below. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be further corrected by amending the Board’s recommendation appearing in the Proceedings, dated 13 September 2001:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062183C070421
He states that his microfiche was not correctly presented to the 1999 promotion selection board and did not contain his military education. Based upon review by the Office of Promotions, Reserve Components, Total Army Personnel Command, the applicant’s official military personnel file (OMPF) contained material error when he was considered and nonselected by the 1999 Reserve Components Selection Board (RCSB). Material error in this context is one or more errors of such a nature that, in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062185C070421
The applicant states that he was erroneously not considered by the 2000 promotion board. Based upon review of the applicant’s records by the Office of Promotions, Reserve Components, it was determined the applicant was erroneously not considered and is eligible for consideration for promotion to CW3 by a special selection board (SSB) under 2000 criteria. He was erroneously not considered for promotion to CW3 by the 2000 Reserve Components Selection Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062196C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant’s request for an upgrade of his discharge on 25 March 1982. The applicant, in fact, was granted a clemency discharge which under the provisions of Presidential Proclamation 4313 did not change the characterization of the applicant’s discharge under other than honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062197C070421
Paragraph 2-13 of the awards regulation contains guidance on awarding the Vietnam Service Medal and states, in pertinent part, that a bronze service star is authorized with this award for each campaign participated in while serving in the RVN. Lacking any derogatory information on file in the applicant’s record or a specific disqualifying action from any of his unit commanders, the Board concludes the applicant served a qualifying period of honorable service that entitles him to receive the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062199C070421
The applicant requests that her Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD Form 214, be amended to add the second award of the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Army Achievement Medal (AAM), the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM), and the Noncommissioned Officers Professional Development Ribbon (NCOPDR) in item 13 and the 1998 Mental Health Specialist course, the 4 week 1999 Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC), and Additional Skill...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062207C070421
The applicant’s counsel appealed his case to the United States Army Court of Criminal Appeals contending that the evidence of record was not legally or factually sufficient to support a finding of rape, that the government failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the applicant was not mistaken as to the alleged victim’s lack of consent, the military judge committed prejudicial error when he denied a defense motion to produce a witness whose testimony would have challenged the...