ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063125C070421
Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-1 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register), dated 6 July 1961, will show whether or not a World War II unit was authorized occupation credit and, thus, entitlement to the Army Occupation Medal. The evidence of record also indicates the applicant is entitled to the AOM with Japan Clasp and credit for participation in the Luzon Campaign. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by issuing to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063126C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Once the Korean War Service Medal has been authorized by the Department of the Air Force, the applicant may apply to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records to add this foreign award to his DD Form 214. Without evidence to show that the applicant’s facial lacerations were the result of hostile action, the applicant is not entitled to the PH.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063127C070421
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 evidence of record also shows that the applicant participated in four campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam. The evidence of record also shows that the applicant served in the Republic of Vietnam during four campaigns, entitling him to wear four bronze service stars with the Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063131C070421
The applicant states that the locally imposed bar to reenlistment was supposed to be automatically lifted after two years. On 21 October 1987, the separation authority approved the recommendation for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 16-5, due to a locally imposed bar to reenlistment. The applicant was separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 16, due to a locally imposed bar to reenlistment and was assigned a reenlistment code of RE-4.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063132C070421
It summarizes his military occupations as “Rifleman: Loaded, aimed and fired a rifle to destroy enemy personnel and to assist in capturing and holding enemy positions in combat areas and on front lines in the South Pacific” and “First-Aid Man.” The evidence of record shows that he was an infantryman, he served with an infantry unit, and he assisted in capturing and holding enemy positions in combat through loading, aiming, and firing a rifle to destroy those positions. That all of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063133C070421
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 acknowledges the applicant’s argument that no back condition was revealed when he completed his enlistment physical examination. The Board presumes that the EPSBD considered their diagnosis of the applicant’s back condition, a mild narrowing at the L4-5 disc, was a condition in which medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063135C070421
For Vietnam service, one overseas service bar is authorized for each period of 6 months active Federal service as a member of a U.S. Service in Vietnam from 1 July 1958 to 28 March 1973. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards), in pertinent part, authorizes award of a bronze service star, based on qualifying service, for each campaign listed in Appendix B of this regulation and states that authorized bronze service stars will be worn on the appropriate service medal. That all of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063136C070421
The Board considered the following evidence: He was sentenced to a reduction to pay grade E-1, a forfeiture of $60 pay per month for 6 months and confinement at hard labor (CHL) for 6 months. On 17 August 1966, the applicant was discharged in pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 for unfitness with a discharge UOTHC.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063137C070421
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. There is no evidence that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063139C070421
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 not barred from reenlistment. He was investigated for committing adultery with a student.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063143C070421
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 DD Form 215 should be corrected to show the correct service dates.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063145C070421
The evidence of record shows she enlisted on 28 August 2001 in pay grade E-2, not in pay grade E-4. In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as recommended below. That the applicant’s DD Form 4/3 dated 28 August 2001, item 21a be corrected to show she enlisted in pay grade E-2.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063146C070421
The applicant requests that his 27 October 1982 reenlistment date be changed to 27 November 1982 or later and he be paid the bonus for which he reenlisted. The applicant states that he reenlisted on 27 October 1982 for a bonus. On 27 October 1982, he reenlisted for 6 years for the Regular Army Reenlistment Option and a Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063151C070421
Those forms show that the applicant’s son became a cadet on 29 June 1998. The applicant's military records show that at the time the applicant submitted his request to the Board, he was a colonel serving on active duty. This assessment is further reinforced by the Tricare Dental Plan’s reimbursement of the overpayments that were within its ability to repay
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063153C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The ADRB determined that his discharge and the reasons therefore were proper and unanimously denied his request on 15 November 1996. The applicant has failed to convince the Board through the evidence submitted with his application or the evidence of record that his discharge was unjust and should be upgraded.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063154C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He indicates that, “now, at this time when we need to pull together and help one another, please grant me the right to have my discharge turn[ed] into honorable and my educational benefits restored or, if not, I would like to request my money back that was taken from my check for Educational Purposes.” EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063155C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That her records be corrected to show that she was entitled to pay grade O-1E when she entered on active duty in the Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) program. In computing active enlisted service, active duty for training in an enlisted status is creditable.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063159C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his Report of Separation and Honorable Discharge, WD AGO Form 53-55, be corrected to add the Bronze Star Medal. In the absence of the letter from General MacArthur’s headquarters mentioned by the applicant, or other corroborating evidence, there is no evidence of record to show the applicant was awarded or recommended for award of the Bronze Star Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063163C070421
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, correction of appropriate military records to show a reentry eligibility (RE) code which would allow reenlistment. He further states, that an Army recruiter told him that a chapter 9 discharge does not warrant a reenlistment code of 4. On 8 May 1997, the applicant formally completed the ADAPCP.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063164C070421
On 10 June 1971, the applicant was honorably discharged for the purpose of immediate reenlistment. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant served in the Army using SSAN #1 during his entire period of service. Lacking independent verification from the Social Security Administration that confirms that the SSAN recorded in the applicant’s Army record was in error at the time it was used, the Board finds no error in the existing Army military records and no basis for changing those...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063165C070421
The battalion surgeon (a captain) directed that the applicant be evacuated to the 249 th General Hospital with a concussion puncture of the left ear with mild Otitis Media. While the majority of the available records show that the cause of the applicant’s injury was undetermined and that his condition existed prior to his service, the letter from the battalion surgeon clearly states that he had a concussion injury and that his ear-drum was punctured. While the available records do not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063167C070421
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. Although the applicant indicates he submitted his medical records, the Board received no such records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063170C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063171C070421
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 | 2001063175C070421
On or about 3 March 1989, the applicant’s commander recommended the applicant be separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14 for misconduct – commission of a serious offense. On 24 February 1989, the applicant was discharged, with a general discharge under honorable conditions, in pay grade E-1 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for misconduct – commission of a serious offense. A discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063178C070421
The applicant’s military records show that he was inducted into the Army of the United States and entered active duty on 13 March 1968. Although the Board finds the applicant’s discharge was proper and equitable at the time, after considering his entire record of service, including his combat service in the RVN, which resulted in his being awarded the CIB and Purple Heart, and his excellent post service conduct; the Board concludes that he has been sufficiently penalized for his misconduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063189C070421
The applicant states that he was unlawfully incarcerated in Fayetteville, Arkansas, was denied the opportunity to notify his chain of command, and that he was charged with 700 days of “bad time”, which was invalid because he was wounded and hospitalized in Korea and Japan. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to correction of his records to show the award of the Purple Heart. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of records to show this award
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063192C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. His commander denied his request. On 28 November 2000, the applicant was counseled by his commander after the applicant went to Colorado from 22 – 27 November 2000 after he was ordered not to, for failing to show up for duty during the same time period, and driving on post on 22 November 2000 after he was notified that his post driving privileges were revoked.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063193C070421
In view of the additional factors in this case the applicant is entitled to correction of his record to show he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal by Headquarters, 101st Airborne Division (Airmobile) General Orders Number 2230, dated 16 March 1971. 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 further corrected by adding to paragraph 1 of the Board’s recommendation appearing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063195C070421
The applicant states that the FSM’s separation document does not show he was awarded the Silver Star or the Purple Heart for his actions at Kham Duc (Vietnam) from 12 - 14 May 1969. The record contains no evidence showing that the FSM was awarded the Silver Star or the Purple Heart. These witnesses state that the FSM was wounded in action at Kham Duc.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063197C070421
Army Regulation 140-111 establishes the policies and provisions for imposing bars to reenlistment for members of the AGR program under the QMP. Since all three of those reports, however, show that she met the height and weight standards of the regulation, the absence of the required remark is considered an oversight and does not reflect the true nature of her physical fitness. Her NCOERs for the periods in question show that she had a profile and consequently could not take the APFT.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063204C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. His sentence consisted of a bad conduct discharge (BCD), forfeiture of all pay and allowances and confinement for 2 years. Army Regulation 15-180 provides for petitioning the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB), using DD Form 293, for upgrade of the characterization for discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063226C070421
The applicant requests that he be paid a 1.5B Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) in conjunction with his reenlistment on 31 July 2001. The applicant’s military records show that he initially served in the Regular Army from October 1985 to July 1988. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned was eligible for and was authorized a 1.5B SRB at the time of his reenlistment on 31 July 2001.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063228C070421
The applicant states that the majority of his officer evaluation reports (OER’s) were apparently missing from his packet presented to the selection board. 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 non-selected by the 2000 Reserve Components Selection Board. The applicant’s records contained material error when reviewed for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063229C070421
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. 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 non-selected by the 1996 Reserve Components Selection Board. The applicant’s records contained material...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063230C070421
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 non-selected by the 1993 Reserve Components Selection Board. The regulation also provides that boards are not required to divulge the proceedings or the reason(s) for non-selection, except where an individual is not qualified due to non-completion of required military schooling. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063231C070421
The applicant states that he was erroneously not considered by the 1996 and 1997 promotion boards. 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 major by a special selection board (SSB) under 1996 criteria. He was erroneously not considered for promotion to major by the 1996 Reserve Components Selection Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063233C070421
The applicant states that the promotion board stated the reason for non-selection was due to the fact that certification documenting completion of the officer advance course was absent from is promotion package. 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 non-selected by the 1996 Reserve Components Selection Board (RCSB). c. that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063234C070421
Item 29 (Wounds Received as a Result of Action with Enemy Forces) of the applicant’s DD Form 214, which was authenticated in his own hand, shows the entry “None.” There is no record that the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart. The Board also notes that there is no evidence of record available to the Board, and the applicant has provided no evidence, which shows that he was injured or wounded due to hostile action while serving in Korea. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063235C070421
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: That...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063236C070421
The response also indicated the Army Board for Correction of Military Records must approve any criteria for promotion to colonel prior to 1997. 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 non-selected by the 1995 Reserve Components Selection Board. Army Regulation 15-185 establishes procedures for making application, and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063238C070421
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to reflect award of two Purple Hearts, a Meritorious Unit Commendation, a Presidential Unit Citation, and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm, which the applicant refers to as the VCG (Vietnam Gallantry Cross). Army Regulation 600-8-22 also states that there are basically three requirements for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. As such, the Board concludes the applicant should have been awarded a Combat...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063240C070421
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. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army Service at the time of release from active duty, retirement or discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063241C070421
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. Chapter 3 of that regulation prescribes basic eligibility for prior service applicants for enlistment. The applicant was discharged for misconduct and he was issued an RE code of RE-4.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063242C070421
At that time, he discovered that his active duty promotion list status should have been carried over to the USAR, but he was advised to continue with the Reserve Component (RC) promotion board process until he became a CPT and attempt to change his promotion date after he was selected for promotion. He further comments that he was considered and not selected for promotion by a RC board in 1999, because the necessary educational documentation was not in his record. The evidence of record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063243C070421
APPLICANT REQUESTS: Removal of his discharge and second passover for promotion. 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. The Board notes that applicant’s contention that he was not notified of his first passover that would have allowed him to correct his non-promotable status; however,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063245C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He dates the discovery of the alleged error or injustice as the date of the discharge and states “See Attached” as the reason the Board should find it in the interest of justice to excuse the failure to file a timely request. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063251C070421
The Board notes the applicant’s request that his military records be corrected to show he was promoted to the rank of SP4/E-4, effective 8 January 1968. However, although he provided a copy of unit orders that seem to indicate he was promoted to SP4/E-4, effective 8 January 1968, the Board finds insufficient corroborating evidence to support this claim. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by awarding the individual concerned the Army Good...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063252C070421
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart. The applicant states that his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation) shows that he was wounded in Korea. a. issuing orders awarding the applicant the Purple Heart for wounds received in action in July 1950 in Korea; and
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063253C070421
Subsequent to the cessation of hostilities during WWII, the regulation governing the award of the Bronze Star Medal was changed, in part, to provide for the award of this decoration to those individuals who had been awarded the CIB or the Combat Medical Badge for meritorious achievement in ground combat against the armed enemy between 7 December 1941 and 2 September 1945. The evidence of record confirms the applicant was wounded as a result of hostile action in WWII and as such is entitled...