ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062381C070421
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be promoted to the rank and pay grade of sergeant/E-5 (SGT/E-5); that he be awarded a Cold War Medal; and that he be provided any other awards to which he is entitled for his service during the Vietnam era. Lacking evidence of any derogatory information in the record that would have disqualified him from receiving this award and the absence of a formal disqualification by any of the unit commanders for which he served, the Board concludes it would...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062382C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 2 April 2001, the applicant submitted an Inmate Request Slip (USDB Form 510) requesting back pay and allowances from 6 May through 14 November 1997, the date the convening authority approved his sentence. The record also clearly establishes that of the 17 offenses for which the applicant was adjudged guilty, 16 were committed after 1 April 1996, and only 1 was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062383C070421
The applicant states, in effect, that he should be awarded the AGCM based on his honorable enlisted service from 18 February 1941 to 21 June 1943. Therefore, the Board concludes that the applicant’s record should be corrected to show he earned 3 bronze service stars for his European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, based on his participation in 3 campaigns during his assignment tenure in the ETO. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062384C070421
The applicant requests that his enlistment in the Army National Guard (ARNG) be voided so that he can accept his promotion to captain in the Army Reserve as a result of a Standby Advisory Board (STAB) promotion selection. The applicant is entitled to expunction of his enlistment contract, with no force or effect, and further correction of his military records to show he was promoted to captain effective 25 June 1998, with entitlement to back pay and allowances. b. voiding his 30 December...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062387C070421
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 September 1963, the applicant withdrew his request to appear before a Board of Officers and waived all of his rights to a hearing before a Board of Officers. The Board also determined that his record of service which included four Article 15’s, four summary court-martial convictions, one special court-martial conviction and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062389C070421
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. Item 40 (Wounds) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows no wounds being recorded. In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as recommended below.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062391C070421
The applicant states, in effect, that although the divorce decree granted his former spouse the SBP he was under the impression he could not change his SBP election. 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. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062392C070421
On 4 August 1981, the applicant was notified by his commander that separation action was being initiated against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-33b, for his frequent incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities. Accordingly, on 4 September 1981, the applicant was discharged after completing a total of 1 year, 10 months and 26 days of active military service. Carl W. S. Chun Director, Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062393C070421
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 records of her deceased spouse, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he enrolled in the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) for spouse coverage, option C. She states that it was the FSM’s understanding that when he reached age 60 she would receive his benefits. The evidence of record shows the FSM failed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062394C070421
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show that he was awarded the Silver Star (SS) and the Purple Heart (PH). He was advised each time that there was no evidence to show he was wounded or injured as a result of action against the enemy, and in the absence of such a record, the award of the PH was denied. The evidence of record confirms the applicant is entitled to award of the Good Conduct Medal for his service for the period from 2 January 1968 through 26 December 1969.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062395C070421
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 FSM’s military records are not available. 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 | 2001062400C070421
Item 18 contains the statement “Member has not completed first full term of service.” Normally, a member should not be considered to have completed the first full term of active service if separation occurs prior to the end of the initial contracted period of service. That the applicant’s DD Form 214, item 18, be amended to show he had completed his first full term of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062404C070421
At the time of the Board’s 1 November 2001 decision in this case, it was the intent of the Board to correct the applicant’s record to reflect all authorized awards. 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 adding to paragraph 1b of the Board’s recommendation appearing in the proceedings AR2001059327, dated 1...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062405C070421
At the time the applicant retired in 1975, he had dependent children but was not married. The Board notes that the applicant had been retired for 23 years at the time of his marriage in 1998 and may not have remembered the requirements for enrolling in the SBP. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the applicant requested, in writing, that he be enrolled in the SBP for spouse coverage on 12 March 1999, within one year of the date...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062406C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his discharge be upgraded to an honorable 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062407C070421
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his administrative discharge be changed to a medical discharge. On 27 April 1977, the commander initiated separation action on the applicant under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-37, Expeditious Discharge Program. The type of discharge given was appropriate considering the applicant’s mental evaluation diagnoses and his overall military record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062409C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Army Regulation 635-200 states that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor. Additionally, the Board notes that the applicant, when only 18/19 years old, successfully completed basic and advanced individual training and was promoted to pay grade E-2.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062411C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. At a 16 September 1971 mental status evaluation, the applicant's behavior was normal. There is no evidence of record, or evidence submitted by the applicant, that he was physically or mentally mistreated during his military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062412C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 25 February 1955, he was dishonorably discharged pursuant to the sentence of a general court-martial. He asserted that it was never proven that the camera he was accused of stealing was the property of the other soldier and that if the record of trial was reviewed, it would show that he was right.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062416C070421
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: The Board finds no evidence of record that shows that the applicant’s disciplinary history was alcohol related and he has failed to provide independent evidence to the contrary. Carl W. S. Chun Director, Army Board for Correction of Military RecordsINDEXCASE IDAR2001062416SUFFIXRECONYYYYMMDDDATE BOARDED2002/03/07TYPE OF DISCHARGE(UOTHC)DATE OF DISCHARGE19801217DISCHARGE AUTHORITYAR635-200, paragraph 14-33b.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062417C070421
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that his military records be corrected to reflect his correct Social Security Account Number (SSAN). He contends that after he entered the Army in 1979, the Social Security office informed him that the SSAN shown in his military records was never issued to anyone and he was given another SSAN. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062418C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 12 March 1974, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the applicant’s request for an upgrade of his discharge to honorable. 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 | 2001062419C070421
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: Carl W. S. Chun Director, Army Board for Correction of Military RecordsINDEXCASE IDAR2001062419SUFFIXRECONYYYYMMDDDATE BOARDED2002/01/15TYPE OF DISCHARGE(UD)DATE OF DISCHARGE19750416DISCHARGE AUTHORITYAR635-200, CH 10 .
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062424C070421
PROCEEDINGS BOARD DATE: 10 January 2002 DOCKET NUMBER: AR2001062424 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. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to award of the Purple Heart and correction of his military records to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062425C070421
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. On 15 February 1968, he was reassigned to the 106 th General Hospital, U. S. Army Japan. The evidence of record shows the applicant was assigned to the 106 th General Hospital during a period of time that unit was awarded the MUC, making the applicant eligible to wear the MUC as a permanent award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062427C070421
The applicant requests that item 38 of his Enlisted Qualification Record, DA Form 20, be corrected to show he was assigned to Company L, 187 th Airborne Regimental Combat Team (ARCT) in Japan on 15 June 1953. His DA Form 20 shows he was assigned to Company L, 15 th Infantry Regiment, Korea on 16 November 1952. In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as recommended below.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062428C070421
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: In...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062430C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his General discharge be upgraded to an Honorable discharge. Otherwise, a commander was required to separate soldiers under the provisions of the regulation which in most cases resulted in an other than honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062432C070421
On 8 June 1982, the Army Discharge Review Board determined that the character and reason for the applicant’s discharge were both proper and equitable, and it voted to deny her request for an upgrade to her 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 submit a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062433C070421
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 | 2001062434C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his honorable discharge be changed to show that he was separated by reason of physical disability. The Army must find that a service member is physically unfit to reasonably perform his or her duties and assign an appropriate disability rating before he or she can be medically retired or separated.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062435C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 13 November 1989, the applicant's commander initiated action to separate him for misconduct (commission of a serious offense) under the provisions of chapter 14, Army Regulation (AR) 635-200. The TERA was not enacted into law until 23 October 1992; the applicant was separated on 5 January 1990.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062440C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT STATES : In effect, that he was advised that he did not need to attend the Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course (BNCOC) because of his date of rank and after being non-selected for promotion to the pay grade of E-7 for 6 years, he was informed that he was no longer eligible for consideration because he had not completed BNCOC. On 10 May 2001, the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062441C070421
An LOR dated 25 October 1997 was sent to the applicant through the Commanding General, 42d Infantry Division by the applicant’s brigade commander (who was also the applicant’s rater on the contested OER). Paragraph 4-27 states that, among other reasons, any report with ratings or comments that in the opinion of the SR are so derogatory that the report may have an adverse impact on the rated officer’s career will be referred to the rated officer by the SR for comment. According to the OSRB,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062450C070421
The applicant states that he was eligible for promotion to major on 1 April 1996, and was not considered for promotion by either active or Reserve boards due to his separation date from active duty. The Board notes the applicant’s contention that he was eligible for promotion to major on 1 April 1996, and was not considered for promotion by either active or Reserve boards due to his separation from active duty. Therefore, the applicant’s correct DOR and effective date for promotion to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062452C070421
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 | 2001062465C070421
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 12 November 1958, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062470C070421
In pertinent part, Army Regulation 135-155 states that an officer who twice fails to be selected for promotion to captain, major, or lieutenant colonel will not again be considered for promotion and will be removed from an active status. DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law and regulations, and advisory opinion(s), it is concluded: The contention that a copy of his Master of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062474C070421
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 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062476C070421
Accordingly, the applicant was discharged on 15 January 1993 with a general discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for misconduct (pattern of misconduct). Chapter 14 establishes policy and prescribes procedures for separating members for misconduct. The applicant has failed to show through the evidence submitted or the evidence of record that the RE code issued to him was in error or unjust.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062484C070421
Army Regulation (AR) 600-8-22 (Military Awards) sets forth Department of the Army criteria, policy and instructions concerning individual military awards, the Good Conduct Medal, service medals and service ribbons, combat and special skill badges and tabs, unit decorations, and trophies and similar devices awarded in recognition of accomplishments. It also shows that the unit was awarded campaign credit for Northern France and Ardennes-Alsace during the period of the applicant's service. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062488C070421
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. However, his DD Form 214 does show that he was wounded in action on 6 September 1950 in Korea. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062497C070421
Therefore, while it would appear that the applicant was entitled to the AM based upon his flight status as a gunner holding an Aircraft Crewman Badge for a month and four days, it would not appear that he was entitled to any additional awards (Arabic numerals or oak leaf clusters) since he did not hold that position for a period of time which would have permitted him to accrue an additional 25 Category I missions and a minimum of 25 hours of flight time engaged in Category I missions. In...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062498C070421
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 | 2001062500C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 26 September 1968, he was assigned in a 67A, Aircraft Maintenance Repairman, duty position in Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 160 th Aviation Group, in Vietnam. 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 | 2001062501C070421
The applicant’s military records show that he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 14 September 1966. In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as recommended below. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing the individual concerned served in Vietnam for the period 28 November 1967 through 2 September 1968 on his DD Form 214 dated 28 January 1976.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062502C070421
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his retirement DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) with an effective date of 31 March 1971 to show award of the bronze arrowhead, the Army Service Ribbon (ASR), four awards of the Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR), two additional awards of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), the United Nations Service Medal (UNSM) and a second award of the Purple Heart (correctly known as the Purple Heart with First Oak...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062505C070421
Chapter 1405 (Promotions), section 14304 of the ROPMA law, states that officers shall be considered for promotion to the next higher grade by a promotion board far enough in advance of completing a specified maximum years (time) in grade (MTIG), so that if the officer is selected for promotion, the promotion may be effective on or before the date on which the officer will complete the MTIG. The Office of Promotions, Reserve Components, U. S. Total Army Personnel Command, provided an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062508C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 1 October 1969, the Correctional Counselor at the Georgia State Prison, Reidsville, Georgia, informed the applicant's chain of command that he had spoken with the applicant concerning the separation recommendation and that the applicant stated that he did not want to sign any forms or papers and that any action taken by the Army would be acceptable to him. Conviction...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062510C070421
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 reflect that he was awarded the Purple Heart (PH). EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: