ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070074C070402
The applicant’s DD Form 214 does not show his dates of service in Korea. Based on the applicant’s service in Korea, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show award of the Korean Service Medal. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070079C070402
The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge from the United States Army Reserve (USAR) be voided and that he be transferred to the Retired Reserve. Inasmuch as the applicant meets eligibility requirements for assignment to the Retired Reserve, it would be equitable and just to correct his military records by voiding his discharge of 17 March 1992 and assigning him to the Retired Reserve effective 4 January 1992, the date his Retired Identification Card was issued. RECOMMENDATION...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070081C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT STATES : It has been 16 years since he received his bad conduct discharge. General Court-Martial Order Number 220, Headquarters, United States Army Correctional Activity, Fort Riley, Kansas, dated 20 March 1986, directed that the bad conduct discharge be executed.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070082C070402
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Vietnam Service Medal and the Vietnam Campaign Medal for his service in Vietnam. The applicant's DD Form 214 does not show entitlement to any awards for service in Vietnam. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze service star, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070085C070402
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. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070090C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. There is no record that the applicant ever appealed his DA-imposed bar to reenlistment under the AGR QMP. He was separated on 7 May 2002.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070091C070402
The applicant states that he has not been promoted even though he met all the requirements contained in the regulation. He submits with his request a memorandum from his commanding officer requesting that he be promoted, a copy of DD Form 1966 series (Record of Military Processing), a copy of his enlistment document (DD Form 4 series), a copy of DA Form 3286-64 (Statement for Enlistment), a copy of DA Form 3286-68 (Statement for Enlistment – Civilian Acquired Skills Enlistment Program), a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070102C070402
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. DETERMINATION : The subject application was not submitted within the time required. The applicant has not presented and the records do not contain sufficient...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070104C070402
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: The Court of Military Review set aside the findings of guilty and the resultant sentence, and returned the record of trial to the convening authority and authorized a rehearing if appropriate. Carl W. S. Chun Director, Army Board for Correction of Military RecordsINDEXCASE IDAR2002070104SUFFIXRECONYYYYMMDDDATE BOARDED2002/07/18TYPE OF DISCHARGE(UD)DATE OF DISCHARGE19710423DISCHARGE AUTHORITYAR635-200, chapter 10 .
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070107C070402
There are no orders available to the Board which authorize award of the Air Medal to the applicant. However, the applicant has provided an award certificate and citation which shows he was awarded the Air Medal on 16 July 1970 for meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight in Vietnam. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing the individual concerned was awarded the Air Medal and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070109C070402
There are no flight hours recorded in the applicant’s service personnel records and his records fail to show that he was awarded any additional awards of the Air Medal. 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. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070113C070402
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 evidence of record confirms that the applicant’s voluntary retirement request was approved in May 1978, four months prior to the effective date of his promotion, which placed him in a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070114C070402
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 | 2002070115C070402
The applicant was discharged from the USAR on 29 September 1994. There are no orders in the applicant's records which show she was awarded the ARCAM. Therefore, she served a period of qualifying service from 6 February 1990 through 5 February 1994 for award of the ARCAM and is entitled to correction of her records to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070122C070402
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: On 26 October 1976, the applicant was discharged accordingly. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 10, AR 635-200, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070124C070402
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: The Rating Decision notes the earliest date the applicant was seen for right knee pain was 28 December 1998, at which time there was restricted range of motion. The Board notes that not all the applicant’s service medical records are available.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070127C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT STATES : In effect, he was acting in self-defense and therefore should not have been charged with assault. The Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) reviewed the applicant's request for an upgrade of his characterization of service and narrative reason separation and denied the applicant any relief on 8 March 2001.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070153C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 1 July 1985, the convening authority approved the sentence as adjudged and his case was forwarded to the United States Court of Military Review. DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law and regulations, it is concluded:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070155C070402
The applicant was also counseled that this type of discharge allows for a member who may be separated for a personality disorder, not amounting to disability in accordance with Army Regulation 635-40. His commander recommended he be separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-13, chapter 5 and that the applicant receive an honorable discharge. In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as recommended below.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070168C070402
However, errors were made during the preparation of the applicant’s DD Form 214, which resulted in the omission of the Air Medal w/Numeral 4, the Presidential Unit Citation, the National Defense Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Ribbon w/Device (1960), and the Expert Badge w/Recoilless Rifle & Mortar Bars. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award it to him at this time and to correct his records accordingly. After carefully examining the applicant’s record of service, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070179C070402
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 by upgrading 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 | 2002070182C070402
He also states that he never received the Purple Heart “even though I was injured (wounded) and hospitalized.” In support of his application, the applicant submitted 26 pages of his service medical records. There is no evidence of record, and the applicant has provided no evidence, which shows that he was awarded the Purple Heart or that he was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action during his assignment in Vietnam. Orders show that the applicant is entitled to award...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070192C070402
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 | 2002070194C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 13 September 1974, the U.S. Army Court of Military Review affirmed the sentence. On 4 November 1974, the applicant was separated with a BCD pursuant to his sentence by a special court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070196C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. His DD Form 214 shows 2 years net active service for his enlistment but the separation effective date is 1 July 1974, which is only 1 year, 9 months, and 3 days from his enlistment date on 29 September 1972. There is no provision of law or regulation to grant active Federal service for time not served on active military duty and, therefore, there is no basis for
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070198C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Army Regulation 635-5 prescribes the separation documents that are prepared for individuals upon retirement, discharge, or release from active military service or control of the Army. 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 | 2002070199C070402
The DD Form 214 issued to the applicant upon the completion of his active duty on 19 September 1975, confirms that he was REFRAD upon the completion of his ADT; however, Item 9e (Character of Service) of this document is blank. In accordance with the regulation in effect at the time, Item 9e (Character of Service) of the DD Form 214 required an entry. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the character of the service of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070201C070402
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show award of the Silver Star (SS) for action on 23 December 1969 and approximately 15 subsequent awards of the Air Medal (AM). U.S Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 (Decorations and Awards) provided, in pertinent part, guidelines for award of the AM. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing the individual concerned was awarded the AM with numerals 2 through 18; the VUA for the period 14...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070202C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Following completion of the second mental status evaluation, the applicant's unit commander initiated action to administratively separate the applicant for misconduct. The Board notes that the applicant was 21 years old at the time of his first UCMJ action in August 1977 and that the incident with his commander occurred two months prior to his May 1978 separation board,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070208C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On an unknown date, the applicant voluntarily requested an assignment in Vietnam. On 5 February 1970, the applicant was discharged in pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212, for unfitness with an Undesirable Discharge Certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070209C070402
On 14 April 1995 the applicant acknowledged receipt of the recommendation to administratively separate him from active duty under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 11 (Entry Level Status Performance and Conduct). In 1997 the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's 1995 application to change the characterization and reason for discharge. However, because the Board is convinced that it was the applicant's "emotional problems," and not any unsatisfactory...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070210C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Appendix A of Army Regulation 635-5, in effect at the time, specifies the reasons for separation of members from active military service and the SPN to be assigned for these stated reasons. As requested by the applicant, the Board considered his good service during the enlistment under review and his Vietnam service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070212C070402
The 2 September 1983, interim DA Form 268, which the applicant submitted with his application, indicates that separation action had been changed from Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 13 (unsatisfactory performance) to Chapter 14 (misconduct). The applicant was counseled about his repeated DUI offenses (10 June and 28 August 1983). The battalion commander recommended approval of the separation and the separation authority directed that the applicant be separated with a general discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070213C070402
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 evidence in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070216C070402
Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-1, Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register, dated 6 July 1961, shows, among other information, unit awards and citations authorized for units which served during World War II. Therefore, his records should be corrected to show these awards. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned was awarded the Belgian Fourragere, the French Fourragere, one bronze...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070218C070402
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 the applicant was awarded four Army Good Conduct Medals during his service. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by revoking the orders awarding the applicant the third and fourth awards of the Army Good...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070219C070402
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 | 2002070224C070402
APPLICANT STATES : In effect, that at the time of his discharge from the Army he held the rank and pay grade of SPC/E-4, not private/E-2 (PV2/E-2) as indicated in his separation document (DD Form 214). Army Regulation 15-185, the regulation that governs the operation of the Board, sets forth the procedures for processing requests to correct military records states, in pertinent part, that the Army Board for Correction of Military Records begins its consideration of each case with the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070226C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS : Reconsideration of his earlier appeal to correct his military records by showing his injuries received in the line of duty (LOD) on 6 April 1998 were evaluated by the Army, and that he was awarded a 40 percent disability rating and disability retirement on 23 April 1998. The applicant's contentions that he was erroneously not evaluated for his 1998...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070228C070402
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 | 2002070234C070402
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: APPLICANT REQUESTS: That her discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to honorable.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070242C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his military records be corrected to show he is entitled to the Purple Heart. NOTE : The Army Review Boards Agency Support Division, St. Louis will be requested to provide the applicant with a correction to his separation document which shows he was awarded the RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, the RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal-First...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070252C070402
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That the record (DA Form 2627) of a 9 December 1986 nonjudicial punishment (NJP) imposed under the provisions of Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice be expunged from the restricted portion of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: Effective in 1987 Army Regulation 27-10 was changed to provide for the filing of NJP in a unit punishment file and the military personnel record jacket (MPRJ) for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070253C070402
The applicant states that, in accordance with Army Regulation 601-210, he met all of the requirements to be promoted to the pay grade of E-5, 8 weeks after he completed all of the required courses. He should have been promoted to the pay grade of E-5 effective on that date. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned was promoted to the pay grade of E-5, effective 6 June 2000, with a date of rank of 6 June 2000,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070254C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He was only receiving about $300.00 per month. A 28 September 1998 letter of support from another SFC stated, in effect, that the applicant's finance problems had been beyond his control, that he had mis-used the Government American Express Credit Card out of a legitimate need to provide for his family and that, although the applicant had gone to the Army Community...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070255C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT STATES : That he should have received the Purple Heart for stepping on a land mine in Korea. The PERSCOM recommends that the application for the Purple Heart be denied.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070258C070402
In his rebuttal, the applicant requested that the LOR not be filed in his OMPF but filed locally in his Military Personnel Records (MPRJ). Records show the LOR and all related documents were filed on the performance portion of the applicant's OMPF. Paragraph 2-4 of this regulation states that once a document is placed in the Official Military Personnel File it becomes a permanent part of that file and will not be removed from that file or moved to another part of the file unless directed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070259C070402
On 17 November 1999, the applicant waived his right to a hearing and declined expeditious call to active duty. More than one year passed between the time he agreed to repay the ROTC scholarship benefits and his enlistment in the Regular Army. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by amending the applicant’s ROTC scholarship contract to show that he would satisfy the service obligation under the original terms of the ROTC contract as a Regular Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070261C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The applicant’s commander initiated action to eliminate the applicant for unfitness under the provisions of Army Regulation (AR) 635-208. The applicant’s overall record of service does not warrant an upgrade in the characterization of his service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070262C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. However, MACV Directive 672-1, then in effect, considered those individuals who served in duties positions as Radio/Telephone Operators (if the primary duty was to accompany infantry or infantry-type units on tactical operations) as having served in infantry positions for the purpose of entitlement to the Combat Infantryman Badge. The time for the applicant to file a...