ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069434C070402
The directive also provides that a member or former member of the Armed Forces who has filed an application for the correction of military records alleging reprisal for making or preparing a protected disclosure may request review by the Secretary of Defense of the final decision on such application. The evidence of record shows that the applicant made a protected communication with a MOC and that an investigation was conducted that substantiated that an unfavorable personnel action was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069443C070402
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: Regrettably, in view of the foregoing there is no basis for granting the applicant's request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069460C070402
PART VII - BOARD ACTIONSECTION B - Verification and Authentication Case report reviewed and verified MR. RIVERA Case Reviewing Official PART VIII - DIRECTIVE/CERTIFICATIONSECTION A - DIRECTIVE NONE SECTION B - CERTIFICATION Approval Authority:SPURGEON A. MOORE Colonel, U.S. Army President, Army Discharge Review Board EXHIBITS: A - Application for review of discharge C - Other B - Material submitted by applicant AR Number: 2002069460 INDEX NUMBERS: A9235 Date of Review: 020508...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069463C070402
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The FSM’s military records were not available to the Board for review. However, the separation document confirms that he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 615-368, by reason of unfit habits and traits of character that rendered retention in service undesirable, and that he received an UD. There is no evidence that the Army Discharge Review Board received the FSM’s request for an upgrade to his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069469C070402
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 DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show his correct date of entry and award of the Aircraft Crew Member Badge. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show award of the Aircraft Crew Member Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069470C070402
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 | CY2002 | 2002069472C070402
There is no evidence of record available to the Board, and the applicant has provided no evidence, which shows he was recommended for, awarded or met the qualifications for award of the Ranger Tab or the Pathfinder Badge. However, evidence of record shows the applicant participated in two campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which are not correctly shown by award of two bronze service stars for wear on his Vietnam Service Medal. In view of the foregoing findings and conclusions, it...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069474C070402
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 awarding him the Purple Heart. The applicant’s DD Form 214, effective 20 July 1951 shows that he was wounded in Korea on 5 May 1951, and that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge, and the Korean Service Medal with one Bronze Service Star.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069501C070402
The applicant's congressional representative submits in support of his request: a copy of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) with an effective date of 15 May 1972; a letter that he received from the Army Board for Correction of Military Records, dated 31 October 2001; a Congressional Casework Authorization Form, dated 30 November 2001; a "Dateline-NBC" transcript, dated 30 November 2001; a letter from the DVA Medical Center, La Jolla Village...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069502C070402
The applicant submitted two applications for the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) and an application for the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB). Accordingly, the applicant was discharged on 18 February 1975 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. However, records show that the applicant received a special court-martial, was declared a rehabilitation failure by an ADAPCP counselor, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069503C070402
He was sent to Germany, liked his duty, and reenlisted for his present duty assignment. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: However, the record does contain a properly constituted DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) that he signed at the time of separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069506C070402
The Board considered the following evidence: The applicant’s military records show that he was inducted into the Army on 3 February 1971. General Orders 11, Headquarters, 1 st Region, U. S. Army Air Defense Command dated 23 January 1973 awarded the applicant the ARCOM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069507C070402
On 29 May 2001, the applicant was formally notified that he was required to appear before an administrative reduction board, to determine if he should be administratively reduced in grade for the DUI he received in September 2000. The reviewing officer opined that the applicant’s appeal was without merit because the governing regulation required that no action be taken to conduct a reduction board until such time as documents are received that establish a sentence or a finding of guilty. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069509C070402
The applicant has exhausted or the Board has waived the requirement for exhaustion of all administrative remedies afforded by existing law or regulations. The applicant requests that her enlistment contract be corrected to show she enlisted for 8 years and 00 weeks. The applicant states, in effect, that her enlistment contract erroneously shows she enlisted for 6 years and 00 weeks.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069510C070402
The Board considered the following evidence: Apparently, the applicant underwent a separation physical on 8 January 2001. 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 | 2002069511C070402
The applicant requests that his enlistment contract be corrected to show he enlisted for 4 years and 00 weeks. The applicant states, in effect, that his enlistment contract erroneously shows he enlisted for 8 years and 00 weeks. The applicant’s U. S. Army Recruiting Command reservation sheets and Statement for Enlistment United States Army Training Enlistment Program, DA Form 3286-63, show that he enlisted in the Regular Army on 14 February 2002, for 4 years and 00 weeks.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069513C070402
The applicant states, in effect, that her enlistment contract erroneously shows she enlisted for 8 years and 00 weeks. The evidence of record shows she enlisted on 24 January 2002 for 5 years and 00 weeks, not 8 years and 00 weeks. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by changing the applicant’s DD Form 4/3 dated 24 January 2002, item 20a to show she enlisted for 5 years and 00 weeks.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069515C070402
The applicant requests that his enlistment contract be corrected to show he enlisted for 6 years and 00 weeks. The applicant states, in effect, that his enlistment contract erroneously shows he enlisted for 4 years and 00 weeks. The applicant’s U. S. Army Recruiting Command reservation sheets and Statement for Enlistment United States Army Training Enlistment Program, DA Form 3286-63, show that he enlisted in the Regular Army on 14 February 2002 for 6 years and 00 weeks.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069517C070402
There is no evidence nor has the applicant provided any, to show that he was awarded or recommended for award of the Bronze Star Medal or for a second award of the Army Commendation Medal. He is entitled to award of the Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars (one for each campaign). That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069518C070402
The applicant states, in effect, that his enlistment contract erroneously shows he enlisted for 8 years and 00 weeks. The evidence of record shows he enlisted on 13 February 2002, for 8 years and 00 weeks, not 3 years and 00 weeks. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by changing the applicant’s DD Form 4/3 dated 13 February 2002, item 20a to show he enlisted for 3 years and 00 weeks.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069519C070402
The applicant has exhausted or the Board has waived the requirement for exhaustion of all administrative remedies afforded by existing law or regulations. The applicant requests that her enlistment contract be corrected to show she enlisted for the pay grade of E-3. The applicant states, in effect, that her enlistment contract erroneously shows she enlisted for the pay grade of E-4.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069520C070402
The applicant requests that her enlistment contract be corrected to show she enlisted for 5 years and 00 weeks. The applicant states, in effect, that her enlistment contract erroneously shows she enlisted for 8 years and 00 weeks. The applicant’s U. S. Army Recruiting Command reservation sheets and Statement for Enlistment United States Army Training Enlistment Program, DA Form 3286-63, show that she enlisted in the Regular Army on 10 January 2002 for 5 years and 00 weeks.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069521C070402
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 evidence of record shows she enlisted on 9 January 2002 for 3 years and 00 weeks, not 4 years and 00 weeks. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by changing the applicant’s DD Form 4/1, item 8a and DD Form 4/3 item 20a dated 9 January 2002, to show she enlisted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069522C070402
The applicant requests that her enlistment contract be corrected to show she enlisted for 3 years and 00 weeks. The applicant states, in effect, that her enlistment contract erroneously shows she enlisted for 8 years and 00 weeks. The applicant’s U. S. Army Recruiting Command reservation sheets and Statement for Enlistment United States Army Training Enlistment Program, DA Form 3286-63, show that she enlisted in the Regular Army on 8 January 2002 for 3 years and 00 weeks.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069525C070402
Based upon review of the applicant’s records by the Office of Promotions, Reserve Components, Total Army Personnel Command, it was determined the applicant was erroneously not considered and is eligible for consideration for promotion to CW3 by a Standby Advisory Board (STAB) under 2000 criteria. He was erroneously not considered for promotion to CW3 by the 2000 Reserve Components Selection Board. The applicant’s records were erroneously not considered for promotion to CW3 by the 2000...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069529C070402
APPLICANT REQUESTS : That his date of rank be changed to an earlier effective date. APPLICANT STATES : In effect, that several Officer Evaluation Reports (OERS) and his record of civilian education were not a part of his record at the time it was reviewed for the 1994 and 1995 promotion boards for captain. The Board concurs with the advisory opinion that all but one of the OERs that the applicant requested be considered should not have been available to the 1994 promotion board and that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069531C070402
However, because the C-10 roster indicated the applicant attained list status in September 1998 he would not have been eligible for promotion, not only because he had not completed BNCOC, but because his name had not been on the promotion list for the required three months. The Board notes that the applicant was medically precluded from attending BNCOC as scheduled in April 1999 and ultimately completed the course in the winter of 2000 after being conditionally promoted in May 2000 when he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069532C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The orders clearly stated that soldiers promoted from SSG to SFC who do not have ANCOC credit are promoted conditionally and will have their promotions revoked and their names removed from the centralized list if they fail to meet the ANCOC requirement. In his application to this Board, the applicant blames his APFT failures on his November 1999 knee surgery, contending...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069533C070402
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. That office noted the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069534C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On the date the applicant submitted his request he was serving on active duty in pay grade E-6. Since the applicant was in pay grade E-6 when he accepted NJP, regulations require that the Record of Proceedings be filed in his OMPF.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069535C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. In support of her application, Special Court-Martial Order 1, dated 22 January 2002; General Court-Martial Order Number 14, dated 17 September 2001; a Request for Clarification of Convening Authority Action dated 17 September 2001, dated 21 September 2001; a “Corrected Copy” of the Convening Authority’s action, dated 28 September 2001; a request for clemency, dated 26...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069551C070402
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show entitlement to a 3-year Medical Special Pay (MSP) and corresponding Multi-year Incentive Special Pay (MISP) for the period 9 January 2001 to 8 January 2004. On 16 May 2002, the Chief, AMEDD Special Pay Branch opined that the applicant was entitled to the 3-year MSP and MISP contracts effective 9 January 2001; however, he was not counseled or offered the contracts upon arrival at this first duty station in Europe. The evidence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069552C070402
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 | 2002069565C070402
In accordance with Army Regulation 15-185, the application and the available military records pertinent to the corrective action requested were reviewed to determine whether to authorize a formal hearing, recommend that the records be corrected without a formal hearing, or to deny the application without a formal hearing if it is determined that insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of probable material error or injustice. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069566C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT STATES : In effect, that he was in the United States Army Reserve (USAR) Control Group during FY 2001 and based on his chief warrant officer two (CW2) date of rank being 7 June 1992, he should have been promoted. It stated, in effect, that the applicant was not eligible for promotion by the FY 2001 RC promotion selection board because he was in an inactive...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069568C070402
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: A Separation Program Designator (SPD)/Reentry (RE) Code Cross Reference Table shows “LBK/3,” indicating an RE code of “3” for a soldier with a separation code of “LBK.”Army Regulation 601-280 prescribes criteria for the Total Army Retention Program and states in effect that soldiers in the rank of PFC are not authorized to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069570C070402
The applicant's records contain a copy of DA Form 4707 (Entrance Physical Standards Board (EPSBD) Proceedings), dated 4 June 1985. Paragraph 4-3 of Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) provides that an enlisted soldier may not be referred for, or continue, physical disability processing when action has been started under any regulatory provision which authorizes a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069572C070402
The packet submitted by the applicant’s battalion commander also includes confirmation of the applicant’s medical problems between April 2000 and August 2001, and a medical document that verifies that she was placed on a temporary physical profile on 8 August 2001, which prevented her attendance at her scheduled September 2001 ANCOC class. The evidence of record and the applicant’s battalion commander confirm that she was on a valid temporary physical profile that prohibited her attendance...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069573C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The applicant states, in effect, that he was recently told that his unit was awarded the ASUA and he would like his records corrected to show this award. Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides, in pertinent part, for award of the Army Superior Unit Award (ASUA).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069577C070402
The applicant was convicted by a summary court-martial on 23 March 1961 of stealing property (a pair of combat boots) from another service member, of a value of less than $20.00. On 26 November 1973, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the applicant’s request to upgrade his discharge. 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 | 2002069578C070402
The Board also took into consideration the applicant’s age at the time of his enlistment. The Board took into consideration the applicant's entire record of service and was convinced that both the reason for discharge and the characterization of service were appropriate considering the facts surrounding his discharge. Carl W. S. Chun Director, Army Board for Correction of Military RecordsINDEXCASE IDAR2002069578SUFFIXRECONDATE BOARDED20020813TYPE OF DISCHARGE(UOTHC)DATE OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069581C070402
APPLICANT REQUESTS: Authorization to antedate a reenlistment to 20 September 1995. The applicant, by her own admission, was told when she was separated from active duty that she had to remain a member of the IRR to receive VSI payments. The applicant was told in 1996 that she had been discharged and needed to request an antedated reenlistment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069584C070402
The applicant’s DD Form 214 shows the Vietnam Service Medal as an authorized award. The evidence of record also shows that the applicant participated in two campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam. That the applicant’s DD Form 214 be amended to show the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Purple Heart, the RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars, the Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device 60 and to correct his SSN to 292-__-___.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069585C070402
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 | 2002069586C070402
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: That his general discharge for unsatisfactory performance be corrected to an honorable discharge for medical disqualification. Those members who do not meet medical retention standards will be referred to a physical evaluation board (PEB) for a determination of whether they are able to perform the duties of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069592C070402
The applicant’s military records show that the applicant enlisted in the Army on 18 January 1965. There are no orders nor is there any evidence in his service personnel records, and the applicant has provided none, to show that he was awarded or recommended for award of the Bronze Star Medal during his two tours of duty in the Republic of Vietnam. c. by entering all awards earned by the applicant in Item 24, DD Form 214, with an effective date of 17 January 1968, as follows: Good Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069596C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned reentry (RE) codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge. A waiver may not be submitted until 2 years from date of last separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069597C070402
The applicant states that he believes both the separation authority and the narrative reason for separation are in error. The available evidence indicates that Blocks 25, 26, and 28 on the applicant's DD Form 214 contain administrative errors requiring the following corrections: a. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by voiding the DD Form 214, dated 28 November 2001, pertaining to the individual concerned and issuing to him a new DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069601C070402
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 also requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, which was not requested in his original application to the Board. The citation was included with the applicant's original application to the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069608C070402
He requests that he be advanced on the Retired List to the highest grade in which he served satisfactorily on active duty, which was MAJ/0-4. The Board notes the applicant’s request that he be advanced to the rank and pay grade of MAJ/0-4 on the Retired List under the provisions of 10 USC 3964, but it finds insufficient evidence to support this requested relief. The evidence of record confirms that the highest rank and pay grade in which the applicant satisfactorily served while on active...