ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069082C070402
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That the records of her deceased spouse, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he enrolled in the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP). The law is applicable to cases where 20-year letters have been made after 1 January 2001. To grant the applicant’s request because the law changed five years after the FSM received his 20-year letter would not be equitable.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069083C070402
A separation examination dated 5 August 1985, was performed on the applicant, however the report and the result of the examination are missing from his file. The evidence of record shows that the applicant’s discharge was appropriate because the quality of service determination at the time of discharge was not consistent with the Army’s standards for acceptable personal conduct and performance of duty by military personnel. Carl W. S. Chun Director, Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069086C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: Change in the characterization of her service from uncharacterized to honorable. On 14 February 1983, her commander recommended separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 11, Entry Level Status Performance and Conduct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069088C070402
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's discharge was appropriate because the quality of his service was not consistent with the Army's standards for acceptable personal conduct and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069090C070402
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. Since the applicant, himself, certified that he had less than 14 years of service in order to qualify for the reenlistment bonus, the Board does not consider his being offered a bonus an error on the part of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069091C070402
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 : Reconsideration of his previous application to correct his records by upgrading his discharge or by granting him retirement from the Army. APPLICANT STATES : That he had received the Board’s decision denying his request that his bad conduct discharge be upgraded, but that he will continue to pursue his case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069097C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 6 March 2001, the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces denied the petition for grant of review. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069110C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Paragraph 1-3 states, in pertinent part, that orders discharging a soldier would not be revoked or the effective date changed after the effective date of discharge unless there was a manifest error or fraud. Because entitlement laws have changed, the applicant is now eligible for “Gray Area” benefits from a discharged status and his retired pay will not be jeopardized by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069113C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The evidence of record substantiates that the applicant was a POW; however, the requirement for promotion upon return to military control was to have been in a POW status for 18 months. NOTE : The Army Review Boards Agency, Support Division, will be directed to administratively correct the applicant’s records by authorizing issuance to him of the Bronze Star Medal and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069115C070402
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: In the spring of 1980, he returned home on leave and found his daughter and her mother going through many hardships.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069118C070402
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his general discharge for unsuitability be corrected to a medical discharge with a 100% disability rating. The applicant’s commander’s recommendation was accepted and the applicant was furnished a General Discharge Certificate on 3 June 1969 due to unsuitability under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212. There is no record that the applicant was treated for any medical conditions while he was on active duty nor has he submitted any evidence of any such treatment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069123C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The applicant submitted a request for retirement on 28 August 1998, requesting that he be placed on the Retired List effective 1 March 1999. The ESRB also determined that under the circumstances in which an investigation was being conducted during the rated period, the rating officials could not complete the report properly until the investigation was completed and was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069134C070402
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart. The applicant states that his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) does not show award of the Purple Heart or that he was wounded while serving in Korea. Evidence of record shows that the applicant was wounded in action in Korea on 7 May 1952 and was awarded the Purple Heart for these wounds.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069138C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 29 December 1969, the appropriate authority approved his discharge. He was discharged on 30 December 1969, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, in pay grade E-1, and he was issued a UD discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069140C070402
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. In addition, the Board concludes that because the applicant was wounded in action and as a result was medically evacuated from the RVN, he is entitled to the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 Device, and that it would also be appropriate to add this award to his record at this time. RECOMMENDATION...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069141C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 12 December 2000, this Board denied her request for correction of records to reflect an approved early retirement (TERA) rather than a disability separation (AR2000040347). Consequently, due to the two concepts involved, an individual's medical condition, although not considered medically unfitting for military service at the time of processing for separation,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069142C070402
The SR, a colonel serving as the brigade commander, rated the applicant as best qualified, with appropriate comments concerning his performance/potential. This regulation specifies that promotion reconsideration by a special selection board may only be based on erroneous non-consideration or material error that existed in the record at the time of consideration. The Board further concludes that the applicant has failed to overcome the presumption that the contested report was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069144C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. A Clinical Record dated 26 October 1951 is annotated that he was wounded in action. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069150C070402
The applicant's military records were not available to the Board for review. It also shows that he served in Korea and that he earned the Army of Occupation Medal-Japan and the PH, for wounds he received in action in Korea. It states, in pertinent part, that the PH is authorized to members who are wounded in action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069151C070402
The applicant requests that his records reflect his foreign service. The applicant states that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) does not show his foreign service. The applicant's pay records show that he completed 68 days of foreign service and is entitled to have that service shown on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069153C070402
DAIG records state essentially that a request, dated 4 August 1998, was submitted to First United States Army [hereafter referred to as First Army] to review the case of the applicant to "determine whether [the applicant] should undergo a withdrawal of federal recognition board as contemplated by the regulation. The purpose of the withdrawal of Federal Recognition Board as stated in the board transcript was to consider whether or not to recommend withdrawal of the applicant's Federal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069158C070402
His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Parachutist Badge, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with device 1960, and two awards of the Army Commendation Medal. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 shows that the 801 st Maintenance Battalion was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation for the period 1 November 1968 – 31 May 1969 and the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal, First Class, Unit Citation for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069159C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. There is no evidence of record and the applicant provides none to show he was wounded in action and awarded the Purple Heart or that he was awarded more than one Air Medal. NOTE : The Army Review Boards Agency Support Division will be directed to amend the applicant's DD Form 214 to add the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Meritorious Unit Commendation, and the Republic of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069163C070402
He was granted the entry grade of captain (CPT) when he was appointed in the United States Army Reserve (USAR) based on his medical experience between 1992 and 2000. A Record of Award of Entry Grade Credit, Medical and Dental Officers (DA Form 5074-R) on file, dated 1 October 2001, shows that the applicant was awarded a total of 8 years of constructive credit upon his appointment in the USAR. The USAREC advisory opinion further states that after the applicant’s constructive credit was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069166C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. However, the records show that he has previously attempted to have the CIB awarded and each time was informed by officials at the National Personnel Records Center that there was no evidence to show that he held the military occupational specialty (MOS) of an infantryman. Army Regulation 600-8-22 establishes the criteria for award of the CIB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069167C070402
In this MOC, the Board concluded that the applicant had already been awarded the PH for being wounded in action on 28 September 1968, and it had already been added to his record. This conclusion was based on an invalid correction to the applicant’s separation document (DD Form 215), dated 21 March 2001. In view of the foregoing findings and conclusions, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant’s records as recommended below.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069173C070402
On 21 August 2001, the applicant submitted a request for attendance at BNCOC. Another e-mail was provided, dated 10 September 2001, which stated that his DA Form 4187 was received for attendance at BNCOC during the period 1 October through 15 December 2001. The applicant submitted a second request for deferment from active duty BNCOC and requested that he attend the USAR BNCOC.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069175C070402
APPLICANT STATES : In effect, that he was administratively reduced by a US Army Reserve (USAR) Army Guard/Reserve (AGR) Enlisted Reduction Panel for failing to meet the conditions of his promotion to SFC. It states, in pertinent part, that when a soldier fails to complete a required NCOES course, the soldier's name will be removed from a promotion list, and if conditionally promoted, the soldier will be reduced in accordance with paragraph 7-12d. The applicant stated that his condition...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069176C070402
Counsel for the applicant then described the grade determination process in this case, specifically that, upon processing Major General [the applicant’s name omitted] request to resign, the Secretary of the Army at the time in question convened an Army Grade Determination Review Board (AGRDB) pursuant to Title 10, United States Code, Section 1370, and Army Regulation 15-80. 1552, within the Office of the Secretary of the Army. d. The Board’s assessment of the applicant’s service, based on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069177C070402
There is no evidence in the applicant’s service personnel records that he was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. The applicant received the Army Commendation Medal; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069180C070402
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 by showing his Date Initially Entered Military Service (DIEMS) as 4 September 1979. The evidence of record shows that the applicant enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve on 4 September 1979, and therefore his DIEMS date should be corrected to reflect this date.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069183C070402
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 | 2002069184C070402
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. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069185C070402
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 military records and separation document confirm that the applicant’s active duty service was performed as a male.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069190C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: Revision of his retirement points and all records to reflect his continuous service in the United States Army Reserve (USAR) from 23 August 1988 through 24 September 1990. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069197C070402
The evidence of record clearly shows the applicant was credited for her residency from 1973 to 1977. The MS degree and her residency requirement were completed during the same period of time, 1974 to 1977, and a period of time may only be counted once for constructive service credit. The Board notes that while her MS degree may normally be considered for constructive service credit, in this case she was given credit for her residency for the same time period and not entitled to further credit.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069200C070402
There is no evidence available to the Board which shows the date the applicant's security clearance was revoked. The opinion also states that the applicant was promoted to MSG with an effective date and DOR of 5 April 2001, the day his secret clearance was granted. 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:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069206C070402
The rater of this OER (contested report) was a different rater from the previous report and in Part IVa, under Performance Evaluation – Professionalism, he gave the applicant “No” ratings under “Selfless Service – Places Army priorities before self” and “Duty – Fulfills professional, legal and moral obligations.” In Part V, under Performance and Potential Evaluation, the rater gave the applicant a rating of “Unsatisfactory Performance – Do Not Promote.” In the supporting comments, the rater...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069208C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his Home of Record (HOR) be changed to Kosrae, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069210C070402
The applicant states, in effect, that his name was removed from the E-7 promotion list after he failed to pass the APFT (Army Physical Fitness Test) in preparation for attendance at the ANCOC. On 10 January 2001 the applicant's battalion command sergeant major submitted a memorandum to the U.S. Total Army Personnel Command requesting revocation of the applicant's promotion for "failing record APFT…." As a result of his removal from the E-7 promotion list, orders (dated 11 December 2000)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069213C070402
The OSRB determined that there was insufficient evidence to support the contention that the height and weight data and related comments on the OER were incorrect concerning the applicant exceeding the Army weight standards. While the company commander stated that the applicant was not enrolled in the weight control program until 22 June 1998, and that he believed that the applicant's height and weight were recorded incorrectly on the OER, he did not state what the correct height and weight...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069219C070402
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to reflect award of the Bronze Star Medal. The evidence confirms the applicant was awarded a Bronze Star Medal which was omitted from his 1971 separation report. In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as recommended below.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069223C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS :Reconsideration of his previous applications to correct his military records by awarding him the Purple Heart. The staff of the Board is authorized to determine whether or not such evidence has been submitted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069230C070402
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: That her records be corrected to show her reentry eligibility code is RE-1.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069232C070402
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 | 2002069235C070402
APPLICANT STATES : In effect, that at the time of his discharge from the Army he held the rank and pay grade of SP4/E-4 and not private/E-2 (PVT/E-2). In support of his application, he submits a certification from his unit commander and a copy of his separation document (DD Form 214). The evidence of record confirms that during his separation processing the applicant authenticated his DD Form 214, which listed his rank and pay grade as PVT/E-2, thereby verifying the information contained therein.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069236C070402
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 | 2002069245C070402
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 other evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069246C070402
On 20 February 2002, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant’s request for an honorable discharge. The Board reviewed the applicant’s record of service which included five nonjudicial punishments, two of which were for cocaine use, and determined that his quality of service did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for Army personnel. Carl W. S. Chun Director, Army Board for Correction of Military RecordsINDEXCASE IDAR2002069246SUFFIXRECONDATE...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069257C070402
There is no evidence in the applicant’s service personnel records which shows that he was wounded in action on 23 August 1968 in Vietnam. However, evidence of record shows the applicant participated in four campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which are not correctly shown by award of four bronze service stars for wear on his Vietnam Service Medal. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned was awarded the...