ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068765C070402
The applicant requests that the records of her deceased spouse, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he applied for retired pay. The applicant states that the FSM was waiting for the Government to send him the paperwork to start his retired pay. The evidence of record shows that the FSM elected RCSBP spouse only coverage, option C at the time he received his 20-year letter.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068766C070402
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 regulation provides...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068767C070402
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. He remained with that unit as a rifleman until 1 October 1969, when he was transferred to Company E of the same battalion. His records also show that on 7 June 2001, the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) provided him an official copy of his correct DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068768C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He was honorably discharged from the Regular Army on 30 August 1986 with 5 years, 7 months, and 29 days of creditable military service. He was sentenced to a BCD, confinement for 15 months, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and reduction to private/E-1.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068774C070402
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that his rank, pay grade, and social security account number (SSAN) listed on his separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: In this case, the applicant has provided no evidence to suggest that the SSAN listed in his records was in error while he was performing his military service, or that maintaining this SSAN in his records would cause him any injustice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068775C070402
A Report of Medical Examination, SF 88, and a Report of Medical History, SF 89, from his induction physical on 24 July 1964; The applicant completed a separation physical on 18 July 1966. There is no evidence to show the applicant was ever diagnosed with a mental disorder that would have rendered him unfit due to a physical disability.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068777C070402
He also submits a copy of an honorable discharge certificate dated 30 June 1966. 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 in the available records to explain the 30 June 1966 discharge certificate submitted by the applicant.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068780C070402
Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides, in pertinent part, that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound/injury sustained as a result of hostile action. Although the applicant’s separation medical examination indicates that the applicant sustained injuries in Vietnam, there is no evidence in the available records to show that the applicant was wounded or injured in Vietnam during an action by enemy forces. After carefully examining the applicant’s record of service, the Board has determined that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068781C070402
This letter stated that the applicant was warned of his nonparticipation in the USAR, that he must earn 50 retirement points per year or be discharged or transferred to the Retired Reserve, and that he could apply for a one-time waiver. Army Regulation 135-180 also states in paragraph 2-3, that a 20-Year Letter will be issued to the Reserve Component soldier within 1 year after they complete 20 years of qualifying service for retirement. Inasmuch as the applicant meets eligibility...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068782C070402
This award is authorized for those members who served in Korea between 25 June 1950 and 27 July 1953. Therefore, the Board concludes that the applicant is entitled to 3 bronze service stars and a bronze arrowhead with his Korean Service Medal and to the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that during his active duty tenure, the individual concerned earned the National Defense Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068783C070402
The WD AGO Form 53-55 also confirms that the applicant served in the ETO, from 10 May 1943 to 7 September 1945, and that he participated in the Naples-Foggia, Sicily, Rome-Arno, Normandy, Rhineland, Ardennes, and Central Europe campaigns of World War II. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) prescribes Army policy, criteria, and administrative instructions concerning individual military awards. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068786C070402
There is no evidence of record and the applicant has provided none to show he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with “V” device. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds received in action in December 1967. That the applicant’s DD Form 214 for the period ending 10 May 1979 be amended to add the Purple Heart and the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal, First Class Unit Citation and to show he is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068788C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The second page of a report of medical examination indicates that she had “reactive airways.” The Arizona Army National Guard memorandum of 6 June 1996 indicates that she was medically unfit because of her asthma. Even if accepted by the appropriate authorities, neither position would have led to her medical retirement from the National Guard because she had not completed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068792C070402
On 31 October 1960, the applicant was recommended for separation from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 with a UD. On 8 December 1960, the appropriate authority approved the applicant's discharge with the issuance of a UD. The Board concluded that the applicant’s discharge was appropriate because the quality of his service was not consistent with the Army’s standards for acceptable personal conduct and performance of duty by military personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068793C070402
In effect, PERSCOM promotion officials opined that because the ROPMA prohibits the promotion of an officer prior to the approval of the list, and since the applicant’s promotion list was not approved by the President until 31 August 1998, which was the date established as his DOR, his request should be denied. Paragraph (b) states, in effect, that a RC officer who is recommended for promotion to the next higher grade by a selection board the first time they are considered for promotion and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068794C070402
There are no orders in the applicant’s service personnel records which show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. The applicant authenticated his discharge document which does not show the Purple Heart as an authorized award. The applicant’s DD Form 214 shows the Vietnam Service Medal as an authorized award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068799C070402
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: 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 may at any time after the charges have been preferred, submit a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068800C070402
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 his records be corrected to reflect his award of the Purple Heart and that he be awarded the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) and Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). He further states that when he departed Vietnam he was told that he was being recommended for awards of the BSM and CIB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068801C070402
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: On 30 December 1985, the applicant was discharged, with a general discharge under honorable conditions, in pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, unsatisfactory performance.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068804C070402
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to reflect award of the Purple Heart, Combat Infantryman Badge, Bronze Star Medal, the appropriate number of "campaign stars" on his Vietnam Service Medal, the Combat Action Ribbon, and an undefined "V" award. There is no evidence, and the applicant has not provided any, that he was ever recommended for, or awarded a Bronze Star Medal. The Board notes that the Combat Action Ribbon is a Navy/Marine Corps award and as such,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068805C070402
The available evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant was inducted on 20 March 1951 and was honorably REFRAD on 19 March 1953, after serving 2 years of active service. Accordingly, it would be in the interest of justice to correct his records at this time to show that he was REFRAD on 19 March 1953. In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as recommended below.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068810C070402
Paragraph 12-3b(1) contains the general provisions of law governing retirement and it states in pertinent part, that ARNG soldiers serving on active duty at the time of their retirement, in a grade lower than their highest active duty enlisted grade, who were administratively reduced, not as a result of their own misconduct, will retire in the highest grade in which they satisfactorily served on active duty in accordance with Title 10 of the United States Code, section 3963 (10 USC 3963). ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068813C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That he be awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. 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 | CY2002 | 2002068814C070402
The FSM’s widow submitted an application dated 14 April 2002 (AR2002074719) to the Board requesting she be granted the RCSBP annuity. 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: Even if the will had “granted” the RCSBP to the applicant, she could not have received it because, again, she was not his spouse.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068815C070402
The Board considered the following evidence: There is no evidence to show the FSM was not mentally competent when he and the applicant divorced in 1998. Granting the applicant the relief requested would deny the lawful beneficiary’s right to the SBP.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068816C070402
Orders Number 018-010, dated 18 January 2001, issued by the Military Department of Indiana, directs that the applicant be discharged from the ARNG and as a Reserve member of the Army, effective 18 December 2000. Further, the Board finds an unintentional injustice was served upon the applicant as a result of her never being properly counseled on the service remaining requirement for her to be transferred to the USAR, and because she was never afforded the opportunity to take the necessary...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068818C070402
The applicant's records contain 1st Cavalry Division General Orders Number 8402, dated 15 July 1968, which awarded him the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device. For Vietnam service, one OSB is authorized for each period of 6 months active Federal service as a member of a U.S. Service in Vietnam from 1 July 1958 to 28 March 1973. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device, the Good...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068819C070402
APPLICANT REQUESTS: Correction of appropriate military records to show a reentry eligibility (RE) code which would allow reenlistment. They are required to process a request for waiver under the provisions of chapter 4, Army Regulation 601-210, Regular Army and Army Reserve Enlistment Program. In view of the fact that HQDA denied the applicant’s request to reenlist, the assigned RE code of 4 was and still is appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068820C070402
Once the Korean War Service Medal has been authorized by the Department of the Air Force, the applicant may apply to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records to add this foreign award to his DD Form 214. However, there is no evidence of record available to the Board which shows the applicant served in an infantry MOS, or that he served in an infantry unit or infantry position in combat during his assignment in Korea. However, in the absence of orders or other evidence of record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068822C070402
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 fact that the applicant enlisted without the SLRP incentive is evidence it was not necessary for the SLRP to be offered to him to gain his enlistment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068824C070402
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. DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law and regulations, and advisory opinion(s), it is concluded: The evidence of record confirms that the applicant was granted constructive credit for his basic qualifying degree,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068827C070402
The applicant requests, in effect, removal from his record the Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Report (NCOER) dated February 1999 through November 1999. A DA Form 4187 (Request for Personnel Action), dated 17 September 1999 was presented to the applicant. The USAREC IG, after conducting its investigation, concluded that the applicant’s allegations were substantiated and that members of his chain of command took reprisal action against him for making a protected communication to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068828C070402
Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 shows that the 1st Battalion, 20th Infantry was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for the periods 24 August - 31 December 1969 and 31 March - 30 June 1970. The applicant was awarded two awards of the Army Commendation Medal -- one for service and one for heroism. That the applicant's DD Form 214 be amended to add the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Sharpshooter Qualification Badge with automatic rifle bar, the Expert...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068829C070402
His WD AGO Form 53-55, item 6 shows his organization as Company H (which the Center for Military History has stated was in the 2d Battalion), 143d Infantry Regiment; item 31 shows that he was awarded the CIB and the Expert Rifle Badge; item 33 shows that he was awarded the BSM (General Orders 348 is listed as the authority but the BSM is not identified as being with “V” device), the World War II Victory Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Army of Occupation Medal, and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068830C070402
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: His records are complete and show his service in Germany, but not in Kosovo, which is a requirement for this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068831C070402
On an unknown date, he was treated for chronic athlete’s feet and advised to continue his medications (cream and powder). On 13 June 1980, the applicant stated “treatment (for feet) is helping a lot.” On 17 June 1980, he was treated for stomach cramps. He consented to be voluntarily discharged and there is evidence in his discharge packet statement and in his medical records to show he wanted to be discharged as early as February 1980.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068835C070402
His rehabilitation is not deemed possible.” The board recommended that, “In view of the findings, the board recommends that Private [applicant] be discharged from the service because of unfitness with issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate.” The applicant was discharged on 6 July 1973 under the authority of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, for unfitness. The U.S. Court of Appeals, observing that applicants to the ADRB are by statute allowed 15 years to apply there, and that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068849C070402
There are no orders available to the Board which show the applicant was awarded the Silver Star. The applicant was awarded the Combat Medical Badge during World War II; therefore, he is entitled to award of the Bronze Star Medal and correction of his records to show this award. The applicant served a period of qualifying continental service for award of the American Campaign Medal; therefore, he is entitled to this award and correction of his records to show this service medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068851C070402
Documents associated with her separation processing were also not available to the Board. The evidence clearly indicates that the applicant returned to active duty in February 2000, not 1998 as her March 2000 separation document indicates. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing on the applicant's March 2000 separation document that she entered active duty on 10 February 2000 vice 1 February 1998 and the service computation information on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068855C070402
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 | CY2002 | 2002068856C070402
The widow stated that she waived any interest in the SBP in the Stipulation Agreement entered into as part of their divorce proceedings and now has relinquished her right to any future SBP payments in the statement provided with her application. In order to provide the SBP annuity to the FSM’s dependent children, it would be appropriate to now correct his records to show that he elected not to resume spouse coverage when he married the widow. However, in accordance with the request of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068861C070402
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: However, his records do not show he was promoted to pay grade E-5 on this date.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068869C070402
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 Board considered the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068872C070402
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show that he was discharged from the US Army Reserve (USAR) on 22 March 1995, not 16 January 1996. The applicant’s military records show that he enlisted in the USAR for 6 years in pay grade E-4 with prior service on 23 March 1989. The applicant was required to be discharged at his ETS on 22 March 1995.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068891C070402
The correct name of the board to which the applicant refers is the US Army Reserve Command Board (USARC) Colonel Command Assignment Selection Board (CCASB). The USARC CCASB, currently governed by USARC Regulation 140-5, Army Reserve Colonel and Lieutenant Colonel Command Assignment Selection Board Program, revised 1 July 2000, convenes twice a year. He submitted the necessary documents and was later informed that he had an integrity issue concerning his awards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068893C070402
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. 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 | CY2002 | 2002068903C070402
He had served 2 years of total active service and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) with two bronze service stars (he actually served in three campaigns and is entitled to three bronze service stars), Combat Infantryman Badge, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Army Commendation Medal and the Bronze Star Medal with “V” device. Therefore, absent evidence to the contrary, the Board has...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068905C070402
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 3 October 1975, the commander notified the applicant that he was being recommended for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206, due to a conviction by a civil court and that he be required...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068906C070402
The applicant’s military records show that he was inducted into the Army on 16 February 1967. In pertinent part, 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. 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 in action on 30 January 1968.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068908C070402
Once the Korean War Service Medal has been authorized by the Department of the Air Force, the applicant may apply to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records to add this foreign award to his DD Form 214. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was wounded in action on 9 March 1951 and so is entitled to award of the Purple Heart. 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 in...