ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065948C070421
APPLICANT STATES : In effect, that she does not believe she should have received RE code 3 or a discharge under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC). On 15 August 1986, the applicant was discharged, in pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service with a discharge UOTHC. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065949C070421
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’s service medical records are not available. On 29 April 1983, the applicant was discharged, with a discharge under other than honorable conditions, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14 for misconduct – pattern of misconduct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065950C070421
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his military records be corrected to show he was awarded the Purple Heart. There is no evidence of record, and the applicant has provided no evidence, which shows that he was awarded the Purple Heart or that he was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action. The applicant's statement without supporting official documentation is not sufficient to grant his request for award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065951C070421
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to reflect his correct social security account number (SSAN) and that he was awarded a Purple Heart (PH). He also requests that his PH Certificate be corrected to show his correct SSAN and middle initial. This medal is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065955C070421
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to reflect award of the Bronze Star Medal, Silver Star and any other awards he may be entitled to. The Board notes that the applicant's Bronze Star Medal is already reflected on the applicant's 1953 separation document. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing on his 1953 separation document that he was awarded the Silver Star, and is entitled to the National Defense Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065963C070421
The applicant states that he completed Phase I of ANCOC on 23 April 1995; however, his unit administrator (UA) failed to schedule him for Phase II of ANCOC. He is now requesting that he be rescheduled to attend ANCOC and complete Phase I and II with restoration of his rank of SFC or be scheduled to attend only Phase II of ANCOC. The commander requested a waiver of one-year time requirement for completion of ANCOC following the applicant's conditional promotion with the provision that he be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065964C070421
The applicant requests, in effect, that his Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) scholarship contract date be corrected to read 4 September 2001. However, he was given a Department of the Defense Medical Examination Review Board physical examination (DODMERB). A letter from the enrollment officer explains that the applicant has been present for ROTC classes since 30 August 2001.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065966C070421
PURPOSE : To determine whether the application was submitted within the time limit established by law, and if not, whether it is in the interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows that he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, under other than honorable conditions, by reason of an administrative discharge for conduct triable by a court-martial on 11 January 1980. The applicant has not presented and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065967C070421
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. The Board considered the following evidence:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065968C070421
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, disability retirement or separation. APPLICANT STATES : That he was diagnosed with Sarcoidosis of the lungs, and when he became too ill to perform his duties he was offered a discharge from active duty with no pay, or a discharge from both the active/reserve program, with no retirement and no promotion. Although the applicant may have been treated for medical conditions which served as the basis for his voluntary request for release from the AGR Program,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065973C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 14 October 1988, the applicant’s commander initiated separation action on the applicant under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-13, Personality Disorder. She requested consideration of her case by an administrative separation board, requested personal appearance before such a board, requested representation by counsel, and submitted a statement in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065977C070421
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to reflect his award of the Purple Heart. Accordingly, that award should be entered in his records at this time. RECOMMENDATION : 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 BSM, the CIB and the POW Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065991C070421
The applicant states that the last two digits of his SSAN should be "43" and not "34" as reflected on his DD Form 214. The is no evidence in the applicant's records to show that he was a tank driver (MOS 131.60). That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by issuing to the individual concerned a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) to show in Item 32 on his DD Form 214 of 13 February 1961 that his correct SSAN is "XXX-XX-XX43."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065993C070421
Army Regulation (AR) 600-8-22 (Military Awards) sets forth Department of the Army criteria, policy and instructions concerning individual military awards, the Good Conduct Medal, service medals and service ribbons, combat and special skill badges and tabs, unit decorations, and trophies and similar devices awarded in recognition of accomplishments. In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected, but only as recommended below. That all of the Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001065995C070421
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 | 2001066005C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 7 April 1982, court-martial charges were preferred against the applicant of being AWOL from 14 August 1981 to 6 April 1982. On 5 May 1982, the applicant was discharged, in pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service with a discharge UOTHC.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001066009C070421
The applicant states, in effect, that item 27 (Wounds Received as a Result of Action with Enemy Forces) on his DD Form 214 shows that he was wounded in Vietnam on 27 July 1966. The applicant’s military records show that he enlisted on 12 September 1960 for a period of 3 years. 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 for wounds received as a result of enemy forces on 27 July 1966...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001066012C070421
The applicant requests, in effect, that this military records be corrected to show all the awards and decorations to which he is entitled. The applicant states, in effect, that he was rushed out of the Army and that the separation document (DD Form 214), he was issued on the date of his separation did not include the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM), National Defense Service Medal (NDSM), and Army Service Ribbon (ASR). That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001066013C070421
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: The applicant’s period of service in Korea from 1June 1990 to 19 October 1991 was not in the designated timeframe for an operation of direct support for entitlement to the AFEM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001066014C070421
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show his awards of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm (RVNGC w/Palm) Unit Citation and any other awards to which he may be entitled. Although the applicant’s records do not contain orders awarding him the CIB, his records do show that he was awarded the Purple Heart while assigned to an infantry company and while performing the duties of an infantryman. RECOMMENDATION : That all of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001066015C070421
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. APPLICANT REQUESTS: Correction of her late husband’s military records to show his entitlement to the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001066016C070421
By regulation, in order to support awarding a member the PH, it is necessary to establish that the wound for which the award is being made required treatment by a medical officer. The Board finds that the applicant’s separation document confirms he was wounded in action in Korea on 29 August 1950, and the OTSG hospitalization report verifies that he was treated for this wound by military medical personnel. There is no evidence of record that shows the applicant was awarded or recommended...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001066017C070421
By regulation, in order to support awarding a member the PH, it is necessary to establish that the wound for which the award is being made required treatment by a medical officer. The Board finds that the applicant’s separation document confirms he was wounded in action in Korea on 29 August 1950, and the OTSG hospitalization report verifies that he was treated for this wound by military medical personnel. There is no evidence of record that shows the applicant was awarded or recommended...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001066018C070421
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to reflect award of the Bronze Star Medal with "V" device and the Purple Heart. Just prior to his June 1971 departure from Vietnam, the applicant was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service during the period 1 July 1970 through 31 May 1971. While the evidence does confirm that the applicant was awarded a Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service, which is not reflected on his separation report, there is no evidence that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001066022C070421
In accordance with Army Regulation 15-185, the application and the available military records pertinent to the corrective action requested were reviewed to determine whether to authorize a formal hearing, recommend that the records be corrected without a formal hearing, or to deny the application without a formal hearing if it is determined that insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of probable material error or injustice. APPLICANT REQUESTS: In...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001066023C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He was further informed that once the ROTC scholarship contract was breached, any obligation to the Army had to be satisfied through order to active duty in an enlisted status or by repaying the cost of advanced education assistance provide by the Army. The record of the applicant's counseling does not support his statement that his disenrollment was unfair or unjust, but...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001066024C070421
The applicant states that when he retired from the U. S. Postal Service (USPS) on 3 January 1999 he decided to combine his two retirements and notified the required offices. He retired from the USPS on 2 January 1999, waiving military retired pay in favor of civil service retired pay. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the applicant properly requested termination of his SBP under the provisions of Public Law 105-85 on 3 January...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001066027C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The available records do not contain any evidence that indicates he was ever coerced and he has provided no evidence to the contrary. Carl W. S. Chun Director, Army Board for Correction of Military RecordsINDEXCASE IDAR2001066027SUFFIXRECONYYYYMMDDDATE BOARDED20020521TYPE OF DISCHARGE(UOTHC)DATE OF DISCHARGE19800627DISCHARGE AUTHORITYAR635-200 DISCHARGE REASONA60.00BOARD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001066039C070421
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his bad conduct discharge (BCD) be upgraded to a general discharge under honorable conditions. On 8 September 1982, the convening authority approved the sentence adjudged and the applicant’s record of trial was forwarded to the United States Court of Military Review. 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 | 2001066040C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The applicant’s DD Form 4 (Enlistment Contract), dated 17 April 1958, shows he enlisted in the NMARNG for a period of 3 years. There is no evidence in the available records which shows the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001066042C070421
He further states that he was wounded on 22 February 1945 and was listed as a SGT on the hospital records. The available evidence clearly shows that he was promoted to the rank of PFC after he departed the ETO, while he was hospitalized. While the Board does not doubt that he was placed in the position as he claims, the regulation in effect at the time did not authorize the platoon SGT the authority to promote individuals at any time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001066044C070421
He submits copies of: OMD Pamphlet 600-5, AFTM Program, chapter 2 and 6; Position Description, AFTM Unit Maintenance NCO; State of Oklahoma Military Department Orders 114-13, dated 14 June 1982; and State of Oklahoma Military Department Orders 15-18, dated 23 January 1984, to substantiate his case. The applicant had requested answers from the Board to include; non-review of pertinent evidence/documentation in the orders submitted. It states that Army National Guard (ARNG) AFTM personnel...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001066049C070421
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 | 2001066052C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: Correction to his Vietnam service time. However, the applicant’s records show he departed Vietnam on 10 March 1969 and was assigned to Fort Gordon, Georgia on 18 April 1969 and served as an instructor in his MOS.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001066054C070421
The following additional findings, conclusions, and recommendation were adopted by the Board. In view of the foregoing findings and conclusions, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant’s records as recommended below. That the recommendations made in the Board’s Proceedings dated 1 August 2000 and 31 May 2001 related to this case and the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army’s approvals of those recommendations dated 4 August 2000 and 11 June 2001 are corrected, revised, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001066055C070421
APPLICANT REQUESTS: Correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: However, there is no evidence of record which shows that the applicant was wounded or treated for wounds due to hostile action in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001066094C070421
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his records be corrected to show he was promoted to Sergeant (SGT), E-5 with an effective date of 1 December 2000. 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: There is no evidence of record and the applicant provides none to show he completed PLDC, a requirement for promotion to SGT, prior to the date he met the cutoff score...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001066095C070421
The applicant claims that several incorrect Department of the Army (DA) Forms 1506 (Statement of Service-Computation of Length of Service for Pay Purposes) were submitted on him and that one prepared on 1 December 1998, resulted in the erroneous debt. On 13 July 2000, the applicant submitted an application for remission or cancellation of indebtedness (DA 3508-R) and on 14 August 2000, the applicant’s unit commander recommended approval of the application. Further, the applicant’s unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001066097C070421
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 current Standard Form (SF) 86 (Questionnaire for National Security Positions), dated September 1996 (sic 31 May 1996), in his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) be removed and replaced with his SF 86, dated 6 March 1999. The applicant’s OMPF currently shows his SF 86, dated 31 May 1996.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001066098C070421
The applicant requests that the memorandum dated 1 July 1999, Subject: Denied Enrollment be removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as recommended below. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by moving the memorandum dated 1 July 1999 denying the applicant enrollment in ANCOC from his performance fiche to his restricted fiche.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001066109C070421
The applicant states that he enlisted under the Army Civilian Acquired Skills Program (ACASP) with an agreement that he would be promoted to pay grade E-5 upon completion of his proficiency training. The Board finds that the applicant did meet the requirements for advancement to sergeant (E-5) under the ACASP as of the date of completion of his MOS training, 1 May 2001. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected to show that the individual concerned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001066111C070421
He was subsequently promoted, but the promotion was revoked because he had not taken the required action within the promotion month in accordance with the applicable regulation. The PERSCOM officials opined that since there was no evidence that he had been properly notified of the requirement to extend or reenlist, that he should be granted an exception to policy to accept the promotion effective the day he reenlisted (22 March 2001). Although the Board agrees with the opinion of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001066112C070421
APPLICANT STATES : That she received a profile to take an alternate Army physical fitness test (APFT) and her command refused to give it to her. The applicant failed her first APFT in May 2000 and it appears she failed one or two other, non-record APFTs before a second record APFT failure in September 2000. She provides no evidence to show that she sought medical attention to discover if her thyroid condition or any medical condition could have been the reason for her APFT failures.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001066113C070421
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That the Army repay her student loans under the Loan Repayment Program (LRP). The applicant did enlist for the Loan Repayment Program. Therefore, payment cannot be made toward these student loans.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001066130C070421
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. PURPOSE : To determine whether the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001066135C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. As noted in the consideration of the FSM’s case on 8 March 2001, the FSM did not wish to enroll in the TRICARE (Department of Defense health care program) Prime option at that time. On 11 February 2000, Board granted him a medical retirement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001066136C070421
The applicant requests reconsideration of his previous application to correct his military records by upgrading his undesirable discharge to a general discharge. He was discharged from the Army in 1962 and remained an alcoholic until 1978. It was only after he stopped drinking for several years that he felt he could ask for his records to be changed.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001066137C070421
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. However, the historical files show that his unit, A Battery, was in support of the 495 th AFA, not the 493d AFA. In view of the foregoing, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001066139C070421
I certify that hereinafter is recorded the record of consideration of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. In accordance with Army Regulation 15-185, the application and the available military records pertinent to the corrective action requested were reviewed to determine whether 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001066141C070421
The applicant states that his DD Form 214 shows his rank and pay grade as “PV1/E-1” and that he entered the Army and continued to serve as an “E-2” until his discharge. The applicant’s DD Form 1996/1 (Record of Military Processing – Armed Forces of the United States) shows that he enlisted in the pay grade of “E-2” on 16 June 1995. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant enlisted in the rank and pay grade of “PV2/E-2” on 16 June 1995, and was separated as an E-2.