ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062964C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He further states that he was granted reinstatement to the ANCOC, which he completed; however, his DOR was changed to 3 July 2001, to coincide with the date he completed the ANCOC. Personnel who apply for reinstatement, who are reinstated, will receive a DOR and effective date as of the date they graduate the ANCOC.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062968C070421
On 7 May 1998 she was again informed that she was considered but not selected for promotion, and that she had to be discharged in accordance with appropriate regulations. A First Lieutenant on the RASL who has failed selection for promotion to Captain for the second time and whose name is not on a list of officers recommended for promotion to Captain, will be removed from active status not later than the first day of the seventh month after the month in which the final approval authority...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062973C070421
The evidence of record shows the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 4 September 2001 for 4 years and 00 weeks but on 6 September 2001 her training option was changed, requiring a term of enlistment of 5 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 4 September 2001, item 20a be corrected to show she enlisted for 5 years and 00 weeks.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062976C070421
Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records Exhibit B - Military Personnel Records (including advisory opinion, if any) The applicant states that he was promised an enlistment bonus of $3,000 upon completion of advanced individual training. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by paying the applicant the $3,000 cash bonus for which he enlisted on 16 February 1999.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001062996C070421
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 Board is compelled to deny the applicant’s request that he be promoted to SSG. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and by providing him a corrected separation document that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063010C070421
The applicant goes on to state that it was this same Medical Corps major that initiated the MEB action only 30 days after he had been found fit by the MMRB, but the MEB doctor of record was changed to a Medical Corps captain. Orthopedic footwear is medical care that should be completed and evaluated prior to a physical disability determination. Those members who do not meet medical retention standards will be referred to a physical evaluation board (PEB) for a determination of whether they...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063012C070421
The applicant states that the foregoing awards were omitted from his DD Form 214, Report of Transfer or Discharge. The evidence of record and the general orders provided by the applicant show that he is entitled to have the following awards reflected on his DD Form 214, in addition to the NDSM, which is already there: the MKM with rifle bar, the Aircraft Crew Member Badge, the VSM, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm and the AM with 5 th OLC. That all of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063016C070421
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 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. Had the Board determined that an error or injustice existed it would have recommended...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063023C070421
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: He had 1 year, 3 months and 16 days of active military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063026C070421
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: Item 9 (awards, decorations, and campaigns) of the applicant’s Personnel Qualification Record (DA Form 2-1) shows that during his active duty tenure he earned the Parachutist Badge, Army Service Ribbon, Driver Badge, and Army Good Conduct Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063027C070421
The applicant submitted a copy of a certificate for the Purple Heart made out in his name as evidence for the Board. This document shows the unit, to which the applicant was assigned, was cited for award of the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation for actions during the period 1 January 1951 to 30 April 1954, by Department of the Army General Orders Number 82-54. RECOMMENDATION: That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected to show that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063028C070421
The applicant’s military records show that he, a Regular Army Chaplain lieutenant colonel (LTC), was eligible for promotion consideration and was considered for promotion by the 2000 and 2001 Fiscal Year (FY) COL – Chaplain Promotion Selection Boards but was not selected for promotion. A LTC COM OER, for the period 3 June 1995 to 14 April 1996, that recommended promotion with contemporaries was found by this Board, on Since the LTC COM OER that recommended promotion with his peers has been...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063029C070421
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. 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. Further, the applicant’s medical record gives no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063030C070421
APPLICANT REQUESTS: Correction of appropriate military records to show a reentry (RE) code which would allow reenlistment. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for separation of enlisted personnel. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063031C070421
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his records be considered by a Standby Advisory Board (STAB) for promotion reconsideration to Master Sergeant. Paragraph 3-37b(1)(a) reiterates that the decision to file the original Article 15 on the performance fiche or the restricted fiche will be determined by the imposing commander at the time the punishment is imposed. The error was not made in the filing of the Article 15; it was made by the appellate authority, who did not have the authority to legally...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063032C070421
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 Board considered the following evidence: However, evidence of record shows the applicant procured enlistment in the Army by concealing prior civil convictions on his application for enlistment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063035C070421
The applicant requests in effect, termination of the recoupment of his Selected Reserve Incentive Program (SRIP) debt of approximately $1,953.00. Department of Defense Instruction (DODI) 1205.21, provides in pertinent part, that if entitlement to an incentive is terminated for any reason before the fulfillment of the service described in the member’s written agreement, that member shall not be eligible to receive any further incentive payments, except for payments for service performed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063036C070421
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: Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063042C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The Board notes that according to information provided by the applicant, he was hospitalized in Japan from 6 April 1951 until 5 September 1951, a period of 6 months, and yet there is not one piece of evidence confirming that hospitalization; no SGO files, no treatment records, and no admission documents. In the absence of more conclusive evidence, such as an eyewitness...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063048C070421
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: Evidence of record shows the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, for unsuitability due to a personality disorder on 22 June 1978. However, there is no evidence of record available to the Board, and the applicant has provided no evidence, which shows that she was fined $900.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063049C070421
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show award of the Purple Heart. d. the United Nations Service Medal period of eligibility was between 27 June 1950 and 27 July 1954. Additionally, he served during a period when the National Defense Service Medal and the United Nations Service Medal were authorized and he should have these awards reflected on his DD Form 214 as well.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063050C070421
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. This Board is normally reluctant to recommend that those records be changed. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by furnishing the applicant a Notification of Change of Service Member’s Official Records, DD Form 1343, showing his correct SSN of 223-__-____.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063053C070421
There is no evidence in the available records which shows the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. Evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded an infantry MOS. Based on the foregoing, the Board determined that the evidence of record does not support award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063055C070421
He was discharged on 19 October 1945. The Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register, DA Pamphlet 672-1, shows that the 106 th Infantry Regiment was awarded the Army of Occupation Medal (Japan clasp) for the period 15 September 1945 to 24 October 1945 for its occupation of Okinawa, and from 25 October 1945 to 20 December 1945 for its occupation of Japan. The applicant’s record shows that he departed his organization on 27 September 1945.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063061C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his Home of Record (HOR) be corrected to show an address in Magnolia, Texas 77355. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063063C070421
Block 36 (Service Outside Continental U.S. and Return) of the applicant’s Form 53-55 shows that he departed the United States on 12 December 1944 and arrived in England on 20 December 1944. The Bronze Star Medal is authorized for each individual who was cited in orders or awarded a certificate for exemplary conduct in ground combat between 7 December 1941 and 2 September 1945 or whose achievement or service, during that period, was confirmed by documents executed prior to 1 July 1947. Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063067C070421
APPLICANT REQUESTS: The applicant requests that the records of her husband, a former service member (FSM), now deceased, be corrected to upgrade his discharge to honorable or to show a medical (physical disability) discharge. A discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally appropriate for a soldier discharged for misconduct. No medical evidence has been presented by the applicant to demonstrate an injustice in the medical treatment the FSM received in service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063074C070421
The Government of Vietnam awarded this medal to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam during the period 1 March 1961 through 28 March 1973. Individuals who had qualified for award of the Vietnam Service Medal and were evacuated prior to completing six months of service due wounds resulting from hostile action were entitled to award of the Vietnam Campaign Medal. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063076C070421
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. Army Regulation 635-206, then in effect, provided, in pertinent part, that an enlisted member who was convicted by a civilian court of an offense for which the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063078C070421
However, orders contained in his Official Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) show that he was also awarded the Bronze Star Medal, the Air Medal, the Aircraft Crewman Badge, the Army Commendation Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with 1 bronze service star, the Combat Infantryman Badge, and the Sharpshooter Badge with rifle bar. In the absence of evidence showing that he was wounded as a result of hostile action, there are no grounds for this Board to award the applicant the Purple...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063079C070421
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to reflect award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. He states that he served 12 months in Vietnam and was issued the Combat Infantryman Badge but it was never documented on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). There is, however, no indisputable evidence in available records that the applicant ever “satisfactorily performed” his duties as an infantryman while his “unit was engaged in active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063080C070421
An order published by the 71 st Evacuation Hospital on 11 February 1968 awarded the Purple Heart to the applicant for the wound that he received on the previous date. There is no other document to show that the applicant was wounded on that 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 Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars, the Republic of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063082C070421
On 24 November 1998, the applicant was notified by his commander that separation action was being initiated to separate him from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9, based on his being an alcohol rehabilitation failure. The SPD code of JPD was the appropriate code for the applicant based on the guidance provided in Army Regulation 635-5-1 for soldiers separating under the provisions of chapter 9, Army Regulation 635-200, for alcohol rehabilitation failure. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063083C070421
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 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 | 2001063084C070421
The applicant had only the last seven qualifying years in a Reserve Component. Army Regulation 135-180 (Army National Guard and Army Reserve-Qualifying Service for Retired Pay Nonregular Service), indicates, in pertinent part, that to be eligible for retired pay, an individual need not have a military status at the time of application for retired pay, but must have (1) attained age 60; (2) completed a minimum of 20 years of qualifying service; and, (3) served the last 8-years of his or her...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063085C070421
On 12 February 1969, he accepted NJP for being AWOL from 5 to 8 January 1969. While the FSM’s discharge proceedings are not contained in his records, it must be presumed that he requested discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial for his two plus years absence. The Board has carefully considered the FSM’s creditable service and the fact that he served in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063096C070421
The applicant states that his date of rank for major was 23 June 1988 and he should have been considered for promotion to LTC by the 1994 through 1996 promotion boards. Based upon review of the applicant’s records by the Office of Promotions, Reserve Components, Total Army Personnel Command (PERSCOM), it was determined the applicant was erroneously not considered and is eligible for consideration for promotion to LTC by a special selection board (SSB) under 1994 criteria and if appropriate...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063097C070421
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 | 2001063099C070421
APPLICANT STATES : In effect, that the original consideration of his case by the Board, that was summarized in a Memorandum of Consideration (MOC-AR2000047112), dated 27 March 2001, and an administrative letter of denial of his request for reconsideration by the Board staff (AR2001056263), dated 17 September 2001, did not include an Army orthopedic examination that he now provides as new evidence. This treatment record further provides a medical history of the treatment on his left hip that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063100C070421
The applicant requests reconsideration of his previous application to correct his military records to show award of the Purple Heart. The applicant’s submission is new evidence that requires Board consideration. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063101C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. 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. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063104C070421
However, when he entered active duty he was informed that his BESD was going to be changed to 4 September 1998, the date of his commissioning. 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 applicant accepted his commission on 4 September 1998, completing the oath of office on that date, as he has stated.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063105C070421
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That the documents pertaining to her noncommissioned officer evaluation report (NCOER) appeal, for the NCOER dated December 1996 – November 1997, be removed from the restricted fiche of her Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). As supporting evidence she provides: the Enlisted Special Review Board’s (ESRB’s) decision that the evidence did not justify altering or withdrawing the NCOER for the period December 1996 – November 1997; the U. S. Army Enlisted Records and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063110C070421
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 Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge (WD AGO Form 53-55) item 33 (Decorations and Citations) does not show the Purple Heart as an authorized award. The evidence clearly shows that the FSM was wounded and was treated for an injury received as a result of hostile action;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063111C070421
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 available to the Board, and the applicant has provided no evidence, which shows he was assigned to the 29th Infantry Division. In the absence of military records showing the applicant served with the 29th Infantry Division during World War II, there is no basis for correcting the applicant’s WD AGO Form 53-55 at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063112C070421
The evidence of record shows he enlisted on 17 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 17 August 2001, item 20a be corrected to show he enlisted for 3 years and 00 weeks.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063114C070421
The original consideration of this case concerned the applicant’s request to correct his social security number, show the Purple Heart and list his left thigh wound on the DD Form 214. Information on VA Form 10-1174, pertaining to the applicant’s SFW to the left thigh is only quasi-official, and his physician’s letter, while confirming the presence of a metal piece in his left thigh, does not provide conclusive evidence that the injury occurred as a result of combat. In view of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063115C070421
Evidence of record shows the applicant was wounded in action on 17 March 1970 in Vietnam. However, evidence of record shows the applicant participated in two campaigns during his assignment 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 related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063121C070421
Paragraph 4-21 specifies that unit officers selected by a mandatory board will have a promotion date and effective date no earlier than the date the board is approved by the President, provided they are assigned to a position in the higher grade. Promotion to major requires 7 years time in grade; therefore, his promotion eligibility date to major was 1 October 1999. DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063123C070421
U.S. Army Vietnam General Orders Number 2531, dated 30 August 1971, show the applicant was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service in Vietnam during the period March 1969 to March 1970. However, evidence of record shows the applicant participated in five campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which are not correctly shown by award of one silver service star for wear on his Vietnam Service Medal. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be...