ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064289C070421
APPLICANT REQUESTS : That her late husband’s, the former service member (FSM), military records be corrected to include an unspecified award of a “campaign star (battle star)”. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The FSM’s military records show: There is no evidence that the FSM ever served in a situation for which a service medal or a campaign star was issued.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064293C070421
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 | 2001064294C070421
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 | 2001064297C070421
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 applicant's military records show: Army Regulation 635-206, in effect at the time, set forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel for misconduct (fraudulent entry, conviction by civil court, and absence without leave or desertion).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064300C070421
Army Regulation 635-5-1 prescribes the specific authorities (regulatory, statutory, or other directives), the reasons for the separation of members from active military service, and the SPD to be used for these stated reasons. It also shows the SPD code with a corresponding RE code and states that more than one RE code could apply. The applicant was involuntarily released from active duty under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 4 and was issued an SPD Code of “LBK” with a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064301C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He goes on to state that he understands that the Army did not make a mistake in this matter; however, Air Force personnel are misinterpreting the regulation and contend that his separation code means that he was discharged for being a conscientious objector. The Board has reviewed the applicable regulations and has determined that his separation code, narrative reason for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064303C070421
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 | 2001064308C070421
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:...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064309C070421
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:...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064311C070421
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 Board noted that the applicant was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge, but that his discharge document does not show award of the Bronze Star Medal based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. In view of the applicant's own signature authenticating that he received no wounds in action and in view of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064312C070421
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. Based on the foregoing, the Board determined that the applicant was not wounded as a result of hostile action therefore, there is insufficient evidence to award the Purple Heart for wounds sustained on 26 January 1945.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064315C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The FSM’s notification of eligibility for retired pay at age 60 (his 20-year letter) is dated 30 October 1984. 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 | 2001064318C070421
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. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064320C070421
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 | 2001064325C070421
The applicant’s records contain a 13 June 2001 letter to a Member of Congress wherein he contends that he was awarded two Purple Hearts and two Bronze Star Medals during World War II. There is no indication in the records available to the Board that the applicant was recommended for or received a second award of the Bronze Star Medal. There are no orders in the applicant’s personnel records which show that he was awarded a second Bronze Star Medal for his actions on or about 10 January 1945.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064326C070421
The applicant has provided evidence to show he was deployed to Kosovo and Macedonia and is authorized the Armed Forces Service Medal, the United Nations Medal, and the Kosovo Service Medal. There is no evidence of record to show any disciplinary actions were ever taken against him, there is no evidence of record to show his commander disqualified him from award of the Army Good Conduct Medal, and he was released from active duty with an honorable characterization of service after completing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064327C070421
There is no evidence that the applicant was ever formally charged with the commission of the offenses for which she was under investigation. Title 10 United States Code, section 1552, provides the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Army Board for Correction of Military Records, discretion to correct an Army record when it is necessary to correct an error or remove an injustice. The Board does not have the authority to seal the applicant’s military records even if it had a valid...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064328C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his Officer Evaluation Report (OER) for the period 5 December 1985 through 4 December 1986 be corrected by deleting the senior rater portion, that he be reconsidered for promotion under the appropriate criteria for captain and subsequent promotions through lieutenant colonel, and that he be authorized back pay. The regulation requires that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064332C070421
On the same date, the Cadre Review Board determined that the applicant should be separated under the On 6 October 1983, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant’s request for an upgrade of his discharge. Army policy states that a UOTHC discharge is normally considered appropriate, but a GD under honorable conditions or an honorable discharge may be granted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064333C070421
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 evidence of record shows that the FSM’s 15-year letter contained full guidance on the requirement to enroll in the RCSBP within 90 days of his receipt of the letter.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064334C070421
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her correct Social Security Account Number (SSAN) and four awards of the Army Achievement Medal (AAM). Records show that a memorandum, dated 3 July 2001, requested that the fourth and fifth digits of the applicant’s SSAN on her DD Form 214 be corrected. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to correction of her DD Form 214 to show four awards of the AAM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064335C070421
The applicant requests that his Report of Transfer or Discharge, DD Form 214, be amended to show he was awarded the Vietnamese Gallantry Cross, three Army Commendation Medals (ARCOMs) to include one for valor, five Bronze Star Medals (BSMs) to include one for valor, 40 Air Medals, the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC), the Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC), and the Army Aviation Broken Wing Award. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 shows the 8 th Bn, 6 th Arty, 1 st ID was awarded the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064337C070421
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 | 2001064339C070421
The applicant states, in effect, that as a result of the incorrect SPD code assignment and entry into her separation document, she received a notice of debt in the amount of $21,655.11 from the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), Denver, Colorado. She claims that, she was authorized to receive a Special Separation Benefit (SSB) payment of $22,000.00 at separation, but because of the assignment of the incorrect SPD code number, DFAS officials continue to indicate, she is indebted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064347C070421
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 or honorable discharge. A condition of submitting such a request is that the individual concerned must admit guilt to the charges against them or of a lesser included offense which authorizes the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge and they must indicate that they have been...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064349C070421
In support of his application, he submits a copy of his WD AGO 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) and an unidentified photograph of seven soldiers posing for the photographer as one of them has a pressure bandage applied to his forehead by a soldier wearing a helmet with a medic’s insignia on it. Qualifying service includes service within the continental United States for an aggregate period of one year. In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064350C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. When separation for unfitness was warranted, a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions discharge was normally determined and an Undesirable Discharge Certificate issued. He has not shown he was punished and discharged because of his age or vision, or that he was physically and mentally abused.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064352C070421
There is no available substantiating evidence to show that the applicant was wounded as the result of enemy action or that he was awarded the PH. A wound that is determined to be a service connected injury by the Veterans Administration (VA) is not considered evidence that a wound was a result of enemy action. The letter submitted to the Board as evidence of a wound does not satisfy the requirements for the PH and the applicant has not provided evidence to show that he was awarded the PH.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064354C070421
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 Board considered the following evidence: The applicant requests that his records be corrected to reflect his award of the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064360C070421
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. Notwithstanding the absence of additional documentation to support the shrapnel wound entry on his DD Form 214, it appears that the applicant is entitled to have his records corrected to show an award of the Purple Heart. In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as recommended below.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064362C070421
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. There is no evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064363C070421
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. A condition of submitting such a request is that the individual concerned must admit guilt to the charges against them or of a lesser included offense which authorizes the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge and they must indicate that they have been briefed and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064368C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Physical evaluation boards are established to evaluate all cases of physical disability equitability for the soldier and the Army. Notwithstanding the applicant’s contentions, there is no evidence, nor has the applicant submitted any, to show that he is entitled to an evaluation by a physical evaluation board or a medical evaluation board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064369C070421
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’s separation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064370C070421
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's available military records show: Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations – Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 3-7 provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor. This program, known as the DOD Discharge Review Program (Special) (SDRP) required, in the absence of compelling reasons to the contrary, that a discharge upgrade to either honorable or general be issued in the case of any individual who had either completed a normal tour of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064377C070421
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. 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 | 2001064385C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT STATES : In effect, that his recruiter told him that all of his student loans would be repaid as part of his LRP enlistment incentive. As part of the applicant’s enlistment processing he initialed a DA Form 3286-66 (Statement of Understanding United States Army Incentive Enlistment Program) indicating that he understood “that under this program (LRP) that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064390C070421
APPLICANT STATES : That his service was honorable, but his immaturity and lack of intelligence caused him to make an error by requesting a discharge (for the good of the service). He requested a discharge. It also noted that the applicant was treated for a drug problem and was hospitalized from 7-20 January 1972 for drug abuse, then assigned to an artillery unit at Fort Benning, granted leave on 8 February 1972 and failed to return, his period of AWOL commencing on 3 March 1972.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064391C070421
Therefore, the applicant is entitled to award of the Purple Heart and correction of his military records to show this award. Evidence of record shows the applicant was entitled to combat infantry pay; therefore, he is also entitled to award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and correction of his military records to show this award. The applicant completed over one year of “Continental Service”; therefore, he is entitled to award of the American Campaign Medal and correction of his records to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064394C070421
However, the applicant requests that the underlying medical reason that caused this incident, his determination to recover and attend ANCOC, his past performance, the recommendations of his chain of command, and the PERSCOM decision to reinstate him to the ANCOC be considered; and on this basis, his promotion date and DOR to SFC/E-7 should be changed to the original date of 1 February 2000. On 15 May 2001, the applicant completed the ANCOC requirements and his promotion to SFC/E-7,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064395C070421
MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 11 December 2001 DOCKET NUMBER: AR2001064395 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064397C070421
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. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064398C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: The applicant requests correction of Item 16a (Primary Specialty Number and Title) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show "military occupational specialty (MOS) 11B10R6" vice "MOS 11E10R6." EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064400C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. In June 1970 the applicant's commander initiated action to administratively separate the applicant from active duty, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 (unfitness), and recommended the applicant receive an undesirable discharge. The applicant’s contention that he was suffering from PTSD at the time he departed AWOL is not supported by any evidence submitted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064403C070421
It also specified that the effective date will be the latter of the following dates: a. It appears that prior to his expiration date he was promoted to captain with a date of rank of 5 January 1998, which has been established as his MTIG date. The applicant’s records show he was extended Federal Recognition effective 3 November 1998, which is his promotion effective date for captain.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064406C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The applicant’s DD Form 214 shows that she was discharged from the Army on 8 December 2000. Item 6, Reserve Obligation Termination Date, indicates that she had no Reserve obligation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064408C070421
Around February 1998, the applicant was approved for separation under the Fiscal Year 1998 Enlisted Voluntary Early Release Program. 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: When the applicant’s VSI calculations were made, he was informed that the $11,376.02 amount was the estimated annual annuity before taxes.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064409C070421
A promotion memorandum dated 14 January 2000 was issued to him showing 3 January 2000 his date of rank and promotion effective date for major. Notwithstanding the delay, the effective date of promotion shall remain as 3 January 2000, the date the President approved the board, and the applicant is not further entitled to additional pay and allowances for the date of rank adjustment. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064410C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: Correction to her date of rank for captain to 9 August 1996. The memorandum also advised the applicant that the promotion effective date will be the later of the following dates: a. the promotion eligibility date, or b. date Federal recognition is extended in the higher grade.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001064412C070421
On 17 March 1974, he was honorably discharged, in pay grade E-3, based on his enlistment in the ARARNG. Such personnel were issued a general or honorable discharge, as appropriate, except that a recommendation for a general discharge had to be initiated by the immediate commander and the individual had to consult with legal counsel. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations – Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 3-7 provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor.