ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070898C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Army Regulation 15-185, provides 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 presumption of administrative regularity and the burden of proving error or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070906C070402
On 14 September 1999 the applicant’s battalion commander counseled the applicant concerning her bar to reenlistment, informing her that she had three options in response to the notification of her bar – (1) appeal the action, which had to be submitted through her chain of command in sufficient time to arrive at EREC (Enlisted Records and Evaluation Center) not later than 60 days from 14 September 1999, and if her appeal was not submitted within 45 days to her commander, she would be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070907C070402
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 | 2002070909C070402
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 | 2002070910C070402
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 | 2002070911C070402
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: Although, an honorable or general discharge was authorized, a UOTHC discharge was then considered appropriate. Carl W. S. Chun Director, Army Board for Correction of Military RecordsINDEXCASE IDAR2002070911SUFFIXRECONDATE BOARDED20021003TYPE OF DISCHARGE(UOTHC)DATE OF DISCHARGE19801105DISCHARGE AUTHORITYAR635-200, Ch 10DISCHARGE REASONA01.43BOARD DECISION(DENY)REVIEW AUTHORITYISSUES 1.144.01432.3.4.5.6.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070912C070402
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 | 2002070921C070402
Records show that the applicant was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service from 1 September 1992 to 15 August 1995 based on 37th Transportation Command Permanent Orders 165-2, dated 14 June 1995. Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides that the Army Commendation Medal may be awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States who, while serving in any capacity with the Army after 6 December 1941, distinguished himself or herself by heroism, meritorious achievement...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070931C070402
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That her records be corrected to show entitlement to award of Non-Physician Board Certification Pay (NPBCP) for the period 10 February 1996 to 4 December 2001. On 5 December 2001, she requested payment of NPBCP effective 10 February 1996. According to a 30 July 1996 message from the OTSG, in order to receive NPBCP, an Army Nurse Corps officer is required to be a health care provider in a clinical specialty that is privilegeable, have a post-baccalaureate degree in their...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070939C070402
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. Army Regulation 600-8-22...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070941C070402
The psychiatrist recommended that the applicant be administratively separated. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge. The Board has considered the applicant’s military service since his discharge on 4 December 1964.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070951C070402
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 Board considered the following evidence: EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070966C070402
In accordance with Army Regulation 15-185, the application and the available military records pertinent to the corrective action requested were reviewed to determine whether the application was filed within the time established by statute, and if not, whether it would be in the interest of justice to waive the failure to timely file. The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. There is no evidence that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070968C070402
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 | 2002070972C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. In September 1977 the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's petition to upgrade his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070979C070402
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. On 9 June 1992, the applicant’s commander notified him that he was initiating action to separate him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 11, by reason of entry level status, with an uncharacterized discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070983C070402
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 states that he should have been selected to CW3 based on the May 1997 promotion board. Based upon review by the Office of Promotions, Reserve Components, Total Army Personnel Command, the applicant’s official military personnel file (OMPF) contained material error when he was considered and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070984C070402
The applicant states that his records were not submitted for consideration for promotion to CW3 during the 2001 promotion board. He also states that his records were up to date and he is eligible and qualified for promotion. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070986C070402
The applicant states that the 2001 promotion board did not consider him. 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 2001 criteria. He was erroneously not considered for promotion to CW3 by the 2001 Reserve Components Selection Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070987C070402
Based upon review of the applicant’s records by the Office of Promotions, Reserve Components, it was determined the applicant was erroneously not considered and is eligible for consideration for promotion to captain by a special selection board (SSB) under 1993 criteria. She was erroneously not considered for promotion to captain by the 1993 Reserve Components Selection Board. That if selected, and the applicant has been separated, her record be further corrected to show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070989C070402
Several of the soldiers involved were protected and not punished. After the armorer was ordered to retrieve the ammunition, he contacted the applicant who had his wife return the ammunition to the armorer. The applicant was advised that the basis for these proceedings was to inquire into the charges brought against him on 4 November 1997.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002070990C070402
The applicant requests that he be reinstated on active duty and credited with the additional six years of service denied him due to his illegal removal from active duty by the Texas Army National Guard (TXARNG). Since the applicant’s allegations of reprisals occurred prior to the enactment of the Whistleblower Act, he does not qualify as a “whistleblower.” Accordingly, his case was considered by this Board, not as a whistleblower case, but as any other application submitted to the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071001C070402
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 date of birth on his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) be corrected to reflect 25 February 1922 vice 22 February 1922. The Board also notes that in view of the fact that the applicant’s date of birth on his separation document...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071002C070402
The applicant requests that he be awarded the Purple Heart (PH). It was also stated that the wound was not a result of enemy action. The applicant’s military records show that he enlisted in the Regular Army on 18 July 1966 and was honorably discharged to accept a commission on 7 September 1967.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071003C070402
On 25 November 2000, the applicant appealed to this Board for an adjustment of his promotion date to CPT from 1 April 1999 to 25 June 1998, based upon the delay of implementation of the ROPMA in his case, and having been required to serve for 8 years for promotion to CPT instead of for 7 years, the intent of the ROPMA. On 15 May 2001, this Board determined he was otherwise qualified for promotion to CPT, and recommended relief in his case to adjust his promotion date to 30 August 1998,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071006C070402
The applicant’s DD Form 214 shows the Vietnam Service Medal as an authorized award. The applicant’s DD Form 214 shows the Vietnam Service Medal as an authorized award. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071007C070402
APPLICANT STATES : That upon separation he filed a claim with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and was granted a 60 percent service connected disability rating. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. There is no evidence in the available records to indicate the applicant had any medically unfitting disability which required physical disability processing.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071008C070402
The applicant requests, in effect, that the records of her deceased spouse, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he completed 20 years of qualifying service for a non-regular retirement and that he enrolled in the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP). Under this law, a Reserve soldier must complete a minimum of 20 qualifying years of service to be eligible for retired pay at age 60. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071010C070402
The recommendation contained in the ARPERSCOM advisory opinion is that the applicant be granted de facto status for the periods 1 December 1999 through 28 December 2001. The evidence of record confirms that although the applicant technically failed to comply with the two year promotion service remaining requirement within 30 days of the effective date of his promotion, this was more the result of administrative processing errors rather than a reflection of the applicant’s intent not to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071013C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. She stated that she went AWOL because of personal problems and prior to going AWOL she used her chain of command to solve her problems. On 31 October 1983, the appropriate authority approved her request for discharge and directed that a UOTHC discharge certificate be furnished and reduction to the lowest enlisted grade.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071014C070402
The applicant requests that his military record be corrected to show his grade as captain. Promotions would be effective the date the officer departed active duty on terminal leave. Accordingly, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant’s records to show that he was promoted to the grade of captain effective on the date he entered terminal leave status – 7 September 1946.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071021C070402
This letter was provided under a FAX cover sheet from a staff member of the applicant’s MOC’s office, which stated that the applicant was in need of corrected DD Form 214 listing his correct SSAN, in order to be admitted to a DVA hospital. Therefore, the Board concludes it would be appropriate to correct the SSAN listed in the applicant’s separation document to the one now certified as correct by the Social Security Administration. That all of the Department of the Army records related to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071022C070402
The applicant states, in effect, that his enlistment contract erroneously shows that he enlisted in the Army for 3 years. The MFR from USAREC dated 20 February 2002 confirms that the DD Form 4/3 is incorrect and should be corrected to reflect his term of enlistment as 2 years. RECOMMENDATION : That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by amending the enlistment contract (DD Form 4/3) of the individual concerned to show that he enlisted in the Regular...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071023C070402
The applicant states, in effect, that his enlistment contract erroneously shows that he enlisted in the Army for 4 years. The MFR from USAREC dated 15 February 2002 confirms that the DD Form 4/3 is incorrect and should be corrected to reflect his term of enlistment as 3 years. RECOMMENDATION : That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by amending the enlistment contract (DD Form 4/3) of the individual concerned to show that he enlisted in the Regular...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071024C070402
The applicant’s military records show that he served on active duty in the Regular Army from 27 May 1981 to 30 June 2001 when he was honorably separated with sufficient service for retirement. Subsequent to his retirement, he was selected for promotion to LTC by a 2002 SSB and, had he been on active duty, would have been given a date of rank of 30 July 1998. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071025C070402
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 also provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. Therefore, the Board concludes that the applicant was wounded under qualifying conditions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071026C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He further states that upon being commissioned as a second lieutenant when he graduated from college and the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC), the Army did not need second lieutenants and therefore he was not required to serve 2 years on active duty. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071028C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. In support of his request he submits a January 2002 statement from a physician who notes the applicant was evaluated "for a misdiagnosis of asthma" and that tests "show no evidence of asthma as well as no evidence of any pulmonary disease." Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-11, stated that members who were not medically qualified under procurement medical fitness...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071032C070402
The applicant states, in effect, that his enlistment contract erroneously shows that he enlisted in the Army for 8 years. The MFR from USAREC dated 7 February 2002 confirms that the DD Form 4/3 is incorrect and should be corrected to reflect his term of enlistment as 3 years. RECOMMENDATION : That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by amending the enlistment contract (DD Form 4/3) of the individual concerned to show that he enlisted in the Regular...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071033C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He was advanced to the pay grade of E-3 on 1 February 1983 and on 24 March 1983, nonjudicial punishment was imposed against him for disobeying a lawful order from a superior noncommissioned officer. However, pursuant to his plea agreement, the convening authority approved only so much of the sentence of 45 days confinement at hard labor and a forfeiture of pay.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071034C070402
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded. He enlisted in the Regular Army on 13 February 1981 for a period of 3 years and assignment to Korea. A condition of submitting such a request is that the individual concerned must admit guilt to the charges against them or of a lesser included offense which authorizes the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge and they must indicate that they have been briefed and understand the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071037C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He was sentenced to a dishonorable discharge, confinement for 3½ years, reduction to the pay grade of E-1 and a forfeiture of all pay and allowances. The Board’s authorizing legislation, 10 United States Code 1552, specifically paragraph (f), allows the Board, with respect to court-martial records, to correct the record to reflect actions taken by reviewing authorities or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071038C070402
The applicant requests that the separation date on his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) be corrected. The Board concludes that the separation date currently reflected on the applicant's separation document is erroneous. There is sufficient evidence, in the form of a final payment voucher and dates of terminal leave recorded on his separation document, to conclude that the applicant was separated on 20 May 1947 and his separation document should be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071040C070402
In accordance with Army Regulation 15-185, the application and the available military records pertinent to the corrective action requested were reviewed to determine whether the application was filed within the time established by statute, and if not, whether it would be in the interest of justice to waive the failure to timely file. The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The applicant has not presented and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071042C070402
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 Board considered the following evidence: He states he was wounded in December 1967 while in Vietnam and was discharged before he received his award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071043C070402
The applicant requests that a General Officer Letter of Reprimand (GOLOR), dated 19 January 1996, be removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF); that the Memorandum for Disqualification for Award of the Good Conduct Medal, dated 5 June 1996, be removed from his OMPF; that he be awarded the fifth award of the Good Conduct Medal; that the Line of Duty (LOD) investigation, dated 28 February 1996, be removed from his OMPF and replaced with the LOD investigation, dated 24 June 1997....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071044C070402
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. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. The applicant has not presented and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071047C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. 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. DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071048C070402
The applicant states, in effect, that his enlistment contract erroneously shows that he enlisted in the Army for 8 years. The MFR from USAREC dated 14 March 2002 confirms that the DD Form 4/3 is incorrect and should be corrected to reflect his term of enlistment as 3 years. RECOMMENDATION : That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by amending the enlistment contract (DD Form 4/3) of the individual concerned to show that he enlisted in the Regular...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071049C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Public Law 95-397, the RCSBP, enacted 30 September 1978, provided a way for those who had qualified for reserve retirement but were not yet age 60 to provide an annuity for their survivors should they die before reaching age 60. DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record,...