ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001054591C070420
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that he be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal for his initial period of service and that he receive an award for his service in the U. S. Army Reserve (USAR). A separate Recommendation for Award, DA Form 638, must be submitted for each award. 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 | 2001054593C070420
The applicant states he signed an addendum for a SRIP bonus but was denied his bonus by finance because the MOS which was on the list of those skills eligible for the bonus was for skill level “2” (pay grade E-5). In support of his application he submits the Office of the Chief, Army Reserve (OCAR) SRIP list which contains MOS 91C20 as a skill eligible for a $5,000.00 enlistment bonus for NPS CASP enlistees. On 25 July 2000 the applicant’s unit’s finance office stated that since the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001054604C070420
The effective date of promotion and date of rank shall be the same as if the officer had been selected to the grade concerned by the promotion board for Active Duty List officers. In response to a query from a member of this agency, the Total Army Personnel Command (PERSCOM) provided another advisory opinion concerning the applicant’s case, stating on the one hand that the applicant came on active duty in the correct grade and received the maximum amount of constructive credit allowed, but...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001054605C070420
The applicant’s formal PEB convened on 24 May 2000 and concluded the applicant was unfit for continued military service because of “chronic neck and back pain and polyarthralgias status post L4-5 laminectomy and L4-5 and L5-S1 interbody fusion.” The formal board noted the applicant “has constant severe pain which disrupts sleep and required frequent use of narcotic pain medications.” The formal PEB recommended a disability rating of 20 percent in accordance with the U.S. Army Physical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001054607C070420
The evidence of record and OTSG officials confirm that the applicant correctly failed to enter into the requested MASP contracts based on his understanding that the contract could only be signed if the officer has sufficient tenure to complete the contracted period. The applicant served in an authorized medical specialty position that authorized MASP for the periods indicated and in the opinion of the Board, to deny him MASP solely based on his failure to execute a formal contract, which he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001054656C070420
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 | 2001054674C070420
The applicant requests that his military records be corrected to reflect award of the Purple Heart and POW (Prisoner of War) Medal. While the evidence clearly confirms the applicant was a POW and as such is entitled to the POW Medal there is insufficient evidence to confirm the applicant was wounded as a result of hostile action during the Korean War. The applicant admits that there is no medical evidence to substantiate his shrapnel wound and the statements submitted in support of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001054676C070420
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. On 5 July 1967, the applicant’s chain of command was requested to provide comments and recommendations as to whether to retain the applicant in the military or to discharge him under the provisions of paragraph...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001054692C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his discharge due to entry level status performance and conduct be corrected to a medical discharge, and that his characterization of service be corrected from uncharacterized to honorable. In a letter dated 3 April 1996 it was requested that the applicant be held over his departure date for 15 days to allow him to pass the APFT.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001054753C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He also requests a Certificate of Discharge or Release from Active Duty, DD Form 214, to show his service in Panama. In any case, the applicant provides no evidence to show he was on active duty at the NTC in 1984 and his LESs for that year do not substantiate his claim.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001054760C070420
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 show that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and the Purple Heart (PH). EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001054764C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 17 April 1979, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant’s request for upgrade of his discharge. There is no evidence of record to show that this action was taken, nor is there any evidence that he made application for an upgrade of his discharge until his review and denial of upgrade by the ADRB on 17 April 1979.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001054765C070420
In support of his application, he submits copies of the following documents: DA Form 4651-R (Request For Reserve Component Assignment or Attachment), dated 5 February 1993; Orders Number 81-8, dated 29 April 1993, issued by Headquarters, US Army Special Operations Command; Orders Number C-05-013494, dated 16 May 2000, issued by US Army Reserve Personnel Command (ARPERSCOM); and DA Form 5248-R (Report of Unfavorable Information for Security Determination). ARPERSCOM officials opined that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001054769C070420
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. APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, promotion reconsideration to colonel (COL) by special selection boards (SSB’s) and by an Officer Professional Development Education (PDE) Selection Board for attendance at a senior service school or fellowship, not based on the “equal opportunities” instructions utilized by the 1996 through 1999 Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001054784C070420
Instead the criteria quoted should have been that applicable to a member receiving the award for a complete 3 year period of honorable service, which is “each 3 year period completed on or after 27 August 1940”, which is the applicable criteria in this case. In view of the policy and criteria clarifications provided by the PERSCOM Awards Branch, the Board finds it appropriate to act on their recommendation to provide this supplemental proceeding to authorize changes to the AGCM and BSM...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001054785C070420
APPLICANT STATES : In effect, that he qualified for the award by having commanded an infantry company in direct combat. The applicant’s submissions are new evidence that requires Board consideration. e. Special provisions - Republic of Vietnam (1) Any officer whose basic branch is other than infantry who, under appropriate orders, has commanded a line infantry (other than a headquarters unit) unit of brigade, regimental, or smaller size for at least 30 consecutive days is deemed to have...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001054805C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that the records of her deceased spouse, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he applied for retired pay and that his retired pay be paid to his estate. As executrix of the FSM’s estate, she requests to collect those military retired pay benefits that he would have received from the date of eligibility to the date of his death.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001054812C070420
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 | 2001054814C070420
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 | 2001054817C070420
Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 1-35, at the time stated that when the medical treatment facility commander or attending medical officer determined that a soldier being processed for administrative separation under chapters 7 (section V), 14 or 15, with an authorized characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions, did not meet the medical fitness standards for retention, he or she would refer the soldier to a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) The applicant’s commander...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001054819C070420
AR-PERSCOM Orders D-12-064528, dated 8 December 2000, show the applicant was honorably discharged from the USAR. Paragraph 3-3.2 (Participation after qualifying for retirement) states that an Army National Guard or USAR officer, warrant officer, or enlisted soldier who has accrued 20 years of qualifying service for retired pay (10 U.S. Code 1331 and 1332) must attain 50 retirement points annually to be retained in an active status in the Selected Reserve, Individual Ready Reserve, or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001054823C070420
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. That diagnosis was really saying that the applicant was not in the physical condition upon her enlistment to complete the rigors of BCT.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001054828C070420
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show that his retired pay grade is 0-3E instead of 0-3. Based on the foregoing, the applicant is entitled to correction of his military records to show his retired pay grade as 0-3E, not 0-3. Correction of the DA Form 3713 (Data for Retired Pay), dated 5 May 1992, to show the applicant completed over 4 years of active service as an enlisted member in item 29 (Basic Pay); and
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001054833C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. However, the records fail to show that he ever submitted an appeal to the bar to reenlistment under the QMP. He was not authorized separation pay because he was not serving on active duty on 5 November 1990.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001054861C070420
He further indicates it was never awarded. Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides, in pertinent part, that the PUC (known as the Distinguished Unit Citation until 3 November 1966) is awarded for extraordinary heroism in action. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides in pertinent part for award of the DFC.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001054867C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He was considered and not selected for promotion to LTC by the 1997 and 1998 RCSB’s. His records were completed and without material error and included all pertinent documents when reviewed by the 1997 and 1998 promotion selection boards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001054868C070420
APPLICANT STATES : That she was denied SBP benefits because she was not married to the deceased former service member (FSM) for 1 year prior to his death. She further states that she should be granted SBP benefits because she lived with the FSM for 2 years before they were married. The applicant has failed to show through the evidence of record or the evidence submitted with her application that such was the case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001054870C070420
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show 14 days of ordinary leave for the period 27 July 1999 to 8 August 1999 be charged as convalescent leave. DA Form 31 (Request and Authority for Leave) authorizing the applicant’s convalescent leave for the period 27 July 1999 to 8 August 1999 is not in his personnel records. This form further shows that an official of the Defense Military Pay Office contacted the Darnall Army Community Hospital and obtained the proper documents...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001054876C070420
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 available information fails to show that he was assigned an infantryman MOS or attached to an infantry while he was in the Army and in the absence of evidence to the contrary, it must be presumed that what...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001054906C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. (1) falsely stated that he had successfully completed the SCOBC, when, in fact, he had failed to meet the academic requirements for graduation; The applicant has failed to submit evidence that would satisfy this requirement and, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, it is presumed that his discharge was conducted in accordance with law and regulations applicable at...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001054911C070420
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. It provides that, if a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001054913C070420
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, in effect, that he be awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and all other awards he is entitled to receive for his service in Vietnam. After carefully examining the applicant’s record of service, the Board has determined that the applicant should have received the AGCM for his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001054936C070420
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 issue as to whether...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001054942C070420
Public Law 98-94, dated 24 September 1983, established former spouse coverage for retired members (Reservists, too). Public Law 99-661, dated 14 November 1986, permitted divorce courts to order SBP coverage (without the member’s agreement) in those cases where the retiree had elected spouse coverage at retirement or was still on active duty and had not yet made an SBP election. The evidence of record shows that the applicant did not request termination of his SBP spouse coverage after his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001054961C070420
Her enlistment physical examination dated 19 June 1998 showed that she was initially not qualified for enlistment due to overweight (63 inches and 186 pounds). Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. In pertinent part it states that the enlistment bonus (EB) is an enlistment incentive offered to those enlisting in the Regular Army for duty in a specific MOS.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055013C070420
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 time for the applicant to file a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055018C070420
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 | 2001055024C070420
On 18 May 1998, the applicant was informed by the Army Reserve Personnel Command that he must have completed the last 8-years of qualifying service as a member of a Reserve Component to qualify for retired pay at age 60. The applicant completed over 20-years of qualifying service, twelve of which are recorded as Reserve Component service, when he transferred to the Retired Reserve on 31 May 1979. The Board believes that it is highly likely that the applicant would have satisfactorily...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055025C070420
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. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055027C070420
United States Army Vietnam (USARV) Regulation 672-1, Military Awards, Appendix V, then in effect, provides in pertinent part, that the CIB is not a battle participation badge, but is reserved for full time (30 days or more as a primary duty) advisors to infantry or infantry-type units actively participating or engaged in infantry operations. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was a MI officer throughout his Vietnam assignment. The USARV guidance for award of the CIB provides...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055029C070420
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 served in Thailand in a unit that provided direct support to the operations being conducted in Vietnam and should have been awarded the VSM for his service. After carefully examining the applicant’s record of service, the Board has determined that the applicant should have received the AGCM for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055031C070420
Correspondence from AR-PERSCOM to the applicant’s Senator dated 13 February 2001 indicated that the applicant and the FSM were divorced at the time of his death and the service was not informed by either the FSM or the applicant of any redesignation. 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: More pertinently, however, the evidence of record shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055041C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The applicant submitted a copy of Reassignment Orders dated 18 November 1947 that shows his rank is first lieutenant. 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 | 2001055044C070420
The applicant requests, in effect, that the records of her brother, a deceased former service member, be corrected to reflect the awards he earned during the “Vietnam Conflict.” She notes, in effect, that her brother was entitled to additional awards of the Purple Heart, two bronze service stars denoting participation in two designated campaign periods while in Vietnam, and a Presidential Unit Citation. Neither qualification badge is reflected on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055046C070420
On 22 October 1975, he received a full pardon (grant of executive clemency) under Presidential Proclamation 4313. The Clemency Discharge is a neutral discharge, issued neither under “honorable conditions” nor under “other than honorable conditions.” A Clemency Discharge does not affect the underlying discharge and does not entitle the individual to any benefits administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (formerly Veterans Administration). The applicant’s voluntary request for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055061C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. from Part VIIc (Senior Rater - Comment on Performance/Potential), and that her corrected record be referred to a special selection board for reconsideration for promotion to captain. When she was nonselected for promotion to captain, the applicant e-mailed her former senior rater.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055062C070420
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that her home of record (HOR) be changed from Louisiana to Texas. APPLICANT STATES : In effect, that she was recruited and completed all the initial paperwork for her enlistment in the Army while living in Texas and only departed from Louisiana in a courtesy ship status to enter active duty because she was visiting her father. The evidence of record confirms that 7075 Modesto Avenue, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70811 was entered in the applicant’s enlistment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055081C070420
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. There is no evidence in the record, nor has the applicant presented any, to show that he requested discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200. There is no evidence in the record, nor has the applicant presented any, to show that he requested to speak with the Commanding General and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055082C070420
APPLICANT STATES : In effect, that he should have been granted a waiver to retire in pay grade O-6 because a United States Military Academy (USMA) classmate was granted such a waiver. On 8 November 1998, after considering all of the evidence and arguments this Board determined that the applicant had not provided sufficient justification for granting any relief or excusing the failure to timely file and denied the request for a waiver of time in grade for retirement. request is received...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001055088C070420
However, since there is no record of how many missions the applicant flew on those days, the Board must default to one mission per day. Using the number of days the applicant flew (256) divided by the standard of 25 combat missions, the Board concludes that the applicant should be awarded 10 Air Medals. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the applicant was awarded the Air Medal for Valor with Numeral 10, to denote the award of a...