ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063421C070421
On 10 August 1996, the applicant requested transfer to the USAR and on 9 October 1996 he enlisted in the USAR in pay grade E-4. Orders dated 3 May 1999 ordered the applicant to active duty in an AGR status with a report date of 14 June 1999 to the 671 st Float Bridge Company in Portland, OR. Paragraph 8-2e states that a SGT must be a graduate of the PLDC Active Army (PLDC-AC) or the PLDC Reserve Component (PLDC-RC).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063424C070421
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 | 2001063427C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Soldiers who failed to successfully complete or to attend their scheduled NCOES would have their promotions revoked. Although the present policy regarding conditional promotions apparently was put into practice to correct the problems with soldiers who could not be promoted when eligible because they had not attended, and then completed BNCOC, ANCOC (Advanced NCO course),...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063428C070421
The applicant states, in effect, that his contract states that the Army would pay all his student loans up to $65,000 and that he provided the necessary paperwork to qualify for this benefit to the service representatives at the time of his enlistment and they told him that his student loans would be paid. In doing so, the applicant’s military records may be corrected to show his DA Form 3286-66 was amended to include the sentence “If a student loan is accepted by the official processing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063430C070421
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That a Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Report (NCOER) and a Record of Nonjudicial Punishment (DA Form 2627) dated 6 June 1996, be removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The applicant appealed the bar to reenlistment and his appeal was granted on 3 December 1998. Neither the evidence submitted with his application or the evidence of record shows that the NCOER or the Record of NJP were in error or unjust.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063434C070421
The applicant states, in effect, that the SSAN entered on his records belongs to another individual and his records should be corrected to reflect his correct SSAN. The supporting letter from the Social Security Administration indicates that the applicant’s SSAN ends in 7570 and was issued to the applicant in 1971. RECOMMENDATION : That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the correct SSAN of the individual concerned is that number...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063435C070421
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to reflect award of a Meritorious Service Medal, three awards of the Army Commendation Medal, and completion of a Faculty Development Course. He states the information was omitted from his final DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.) However, in view of the fact that his separation report records only the year of completion for his other courses, the Board, as an exception to policy, concludes it would be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063436C070421
The applicant states that Block 13 of his DD Form 214 does not include his Army Commendation Medal for the period 22 January 1999 to 25 July 1999 and the National Defense Service Medal. There are no orders available to the Board which authorize award of the Army Commendation Medal to the applicant. However, the applicant has provided an award certificate which shows he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service from 22 January 1997 to 25 July 1999.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063437C070421
The applicant requests that her records be corrected to show her award of the Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal (ARCAM). Therefore, it is appropriate to correct the error in her records by showing that she was awarded the ARCAM with one oak leaf cluster. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the applicant is awarded the ARCAM with one oak cluster for the periods of service of 29 January 1990 through 28 January 1994 and 29...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063439C070421
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 | 2001063440C070421
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: APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063444C070421
The applicant contends the rater and SR evaluated him on duties outside his MOS and not in accordance with Army regulation. Further, the regulation also requires that any report with a potential evaluation in Part Vd of “Do not promote” or narrative comments to that effect from any rating official require referral to the rated officer. The contested OER was completed by the correct rating officials.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063447C070421
There is no evidence available to the Board which confirms any of these requirements. Evidence shows the applicant had an excellent record of service, accordingly, the Board believes that he should be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 9 October 1967 through 8 October 1969. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that he is entitled to one silver service star for wear on his already awarded Vietnam Service Medal, and by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063450C070421
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. There is no evidence of record to substantiate the applicant’s claim that he applied for or was denied authorization of a FY98 early retirement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063453C070421
Authorization of the Combat Infantryman Badge or the Combat Medical Badge for service during World War II is considered qualifying documentation under this provision. The regulation also provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063455C070421
One of the qualifying periods of service for the award is upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950, of less than 3 years but more than 1 year (for first award only). The above regulation also states that the National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service for any period between 1 January 1961 and 14 August 1974. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the applicant was awarded the Army Good Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063456C070421
APPLICANT STATES : Prior to his going AWOL, the offense which led to his discharge, he was diagnosed as having a personality disorder. Those members who do not meet medical retention standards will be referred to a physical evaluation board (PEB) for a determination of whether they are able to perform the duties of their grade and military specialty with the medically disqualifying condition. DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063459C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his discharge under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) be upgraded to a general or honorable discharge. His voluntary request for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10 to avoid trial by court-martial, was administratively correct and in conformance with applicable regulations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063466C070421
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. Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records The applicant states he served honorably for three years and should have been awarded the Good Conduct Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063468C070421
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 | 2001063470C070421
The Board notes the contention of the applicant that his retired grade should reflect the highest grade he held and while he did not stipulate that his request was to receive the retired rank and pay grade of MAJ/0-4, his application does imply this may be his expectation. By law, members are entitled to be placed on the Retired List in the highest commissioned officer grade in which they satisfactory served on active duty for more than six months if they had completed 10 or more years of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063472C070421
She was ordered to active duty from 25 January through 23 June 1989 to perform her initial active duty for training and received a DD Form 214 for this period. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement or discharge. The applicant should have received a DD Form 214 for the three periods of service she was on ADT attending the LVN program since each period of ADT was for a continuous period of 90 or more days (the dates...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063473C070421
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. On 28 January 1983, the Army Discharge Review Board in an unanimous opinion, denied the applicant’s request to upgrade his discharge. The applicant has not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063474C070421
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant’s military records were not available to the Board for review. The DD Form 214 confirms that the applicant served on active duty from 7 June 1955 through 4 October 1956. Therefore, since the applicant failed to provide independent evidence to show that his general court-martial conviction was unjust, the Board finds there is insufficient evidence to support clemency in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063479C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 21 March 1985, the Army Discharge Review Board denied his request for upgrade of his discharge.Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063500C070421
The applicant requests award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. The applicant’s 1996 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), which he was not available to sign, does not reflect award of the Good Conduct Medal. There is no evidence in the applicant's official military personnel file that his commander ever disqualified him from receiving the award, nor is there any evidence of misconduct, which would serve as a basis to deny the applicant an award of the Good...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063501C070421
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 | 2001063502C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Army policy states that an honorable or general discharge is authorized depending on the applicant’s overall record of service. 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 | 2001063504C070421
The applicant requests that her discharge from the United States Army Reserve (USAR) be voided and that she instead be transferred to the Retired Reserve. In the absence of evidence to the contrary, it must be presumed that the applicant’s discharge was accomplished in accordance with law and regulations applicable at the time. Inasmuch as the applicant meets eligibility requirements for assignment to the Retired Reserve, it would be equitable and just to correct her military records by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063506C070421
On 4 January 1996, the applicant underwent a medical evaluation board (MEB). On 16 April 1996, an informal PEB found the applicant to be physically unfit due to probable acute zonal occult outer retinopathy with suspected glaucoma, strabismus, and facial neuralgia, Veterans Affairs Schedule of Rating Disabilities (VASRD) codes 6099 (diseases of the eye, unlisted conditions), 6006 (retinitis), and 6078 (impairment of central visual acuity, vision in one eye 20/100). On 30 October 2001, a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063507C070421
If he had known that, he would have appealed the RE code at the time of his discharge. 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. However, Army Regulation 601-210, Line W, states that applicants having a history, or possible history, of alcoholism, who have been rehabilitated for a period of 1 year, can apply for a waiver to reenlist.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063514C070421
The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge certificate be corrected to show pay grade E-5. The applicant’s DD Form 214 shows he was released from active duty in the pay grade of E5. The available records show that the applicant requested a copy of his discharge certificate on 14 February 1994, stating he had never received one.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063517C070421
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 request, in effect, that his military records be corrected to show he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). The applicant provides a copy of award certificate (DA Form 4980) that confirms that he was awarded the ARCOM for exceptionally meritorious service from 1 November 1997 to 3...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063519C070421
I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The applicant requests that the Purple Heart be added to his Report of Separation, WD AGO Form 53-55. It states that the Purple Heart is awarded to any member of an Armed Force who has been wounded or killed in any action against an enemy of the United States.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063520C070421
The applicant requests that his Board Certification Pay (BCP) start date be changed from 25 October 2000 to 5 May 2000. A member of the staff of the Board determined that additional information was required, and so contacted the applicant. In response to the question why he didn’t submit his BCP application in a timely fashion, the applicant responded that he had received the packet when he was changing duty stations from Italy to Command and General Staff College (C&GSC).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063521C070421
The applicant was discharged with a general discharge on 19 June 1989 for misconduct – commission of a serious offense. On 17 March 1994 the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant’s request to upgrade his discharge, but did direct that the reason for his discharge be changed to “misconduct.” On 14 August 2001 the VA granted the applicant a 10 percent service connected disability rating for intermittent right chest wall pain, effective 6 October 2000.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063539C070421
With the disability allowed for his paralysis of his ulnar digital nerve which produces a 40 percent loss of sensation to the area of his small finger, he requested that his hand impairment be considered on the basis of limitation of motion to three fingers of his right (major) hand, and that he be found physically unfit for further service by a disability percentage of 30 percent or more. The Army must find that a service member is physically unfit to reasonably perform his or her duties...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063541C070421
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, the setting aside of all punishment imposed by nonjudicial punishment on 18 December 1998, the removal of the Record of Proceedings of Nonjudicial Punishment (DA Form 2627) and all related documents from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF), correction of a Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Report (NCOER) covering the period from June 1998 to January 1999, Reinstatement of his Special Qualification Identifier (SQI) of “X” and Drill Sergeant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063542C070421
The applicant requests the finding of financial liability in Report of Survey (ROS) #00-48 be reversed and all monies collected from him be returned. It also states that the applicant’s request for reconsideration, in which he states that his section sergeant “commandeered” his vehicle, appears to exonerate him of responsibility for the loss. As such, he had supervisory, direct, and personal responsibility for the vehicle and the BPC.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063544C070421
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: On 7 January 1998, the appropriate authority at ADAPCP recommended that the applicant be declared an alcohol abuse rehabilitation failure due to his inability to meet the requirements of the ADAPCP. On 16 March 1998, the applicant was discharged with a GD under the provisions of AR 635-200, chapter 9, by reason of alcohol rehabilitation failure and assigned an RE code of RE-4.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063556C070421
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: The applicant’s Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) contains a valid Application for Retirement (DA Form 2339), dated 10 September 1965, which confirms the applicant requested voluntary retirement, in the rank and pay grade of SGT/E-5, on 30 November 1965. The Army Grade Determination Review Board (AGDRB), which is designated by The Secretary of the Army to accomplish grade determination actions and had initial jurisdiction...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063562C070421
This form lists his DOB as 5 June 1954, his SSN as 331-XX-XXXX, and his period of military service as 1969-1972. The applicant's record contains two copies of the applicant's Enlistment Contract (DD Form 4) dated 20 June 1971. The applicant has provided no documentation that he had any period of service other than that which is listed on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063564C070421
The applicant states that item 22c of his DD Form 214 does not show any foreign service. The applicant’s DD Form 214 does not show any foreign service in item 22c. Evidence of record available to the Board shows the applicant arrived in Vietnam on or about 4 January 1966 and departed on or about 14 December 1966.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063569C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to honorable. The Board notes the applicant’s contentions; however, there is no evidence in the available records, and the applicant has provided no evidence, to support his contentions or to show that his discharge should be upgraded.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063573C070421
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. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063576C070421
The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by awarding the applicant the Purple Heart for wounds received on 27 May 1969 and the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 9 April 1968 – 8 April 1970. That the applicant’s DD Form 214 be amended to add the Purple Heart, the Army Good Conduct Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, the Republic of Vietnam
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063578C070421
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 | 2001063579C070421
The applicant requests reconsideration of his previous application to correct his military records by awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). The applicant submits a personnel statement requesting reconsideration of his application and an article about how his unit, the 3 rd Battalion, 29 th Infantry Regiment, was all but wiped-out in fighting at Hadong, Korea. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected to show that the individual concerned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063580C070421
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 a general discharge. DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record and applicable law and regulations, it is concluded:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001063599C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his bad conduct discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. At the time the discharge was executed the applicant had completed 3 months and 5 days of active Federal service with nearly 1000 days of lost time due to AWOL and confinement.