ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071051C070402
If the applicant had chosen to enter active duty or been involuntarily ordered to active duty, at the time he failed to continue his enrollment in the ROTC, he would have been assigned according to the needs of the Army and would not have had the opportunity to choose his training nor to receive the enlistment bonus. The applicant's ROTC contract states that if he disenrolled from the program he would be obligated to serve for a specific period on active duty or to repay the amount of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071052C070402
CID noted that the "informant's" second, 1 August 1997, complaint to the White House Liaison Office (which alleged the "other man" engaged in homosexual acts with the applicant and implied that the applicant unlawfully used Government funds to move the "other man" to Korea) was the basis for CID's investigation. The advisory opinion concluded by stating that the applicant's request contained no new evidence which would convince a reasonable person to believe he should be removed from the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071057C070402
On 5 May 2000, the applicant was separated with an UOTHC discharge, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 10. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned reentry codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071078C070402
APPLICANT REQUESTS : That his reenlistment eligibility code (RE) be changed to RE 1. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show that: The applicant was discharged from active duty, in pay grade E-4, under Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 4, for the expiration of his term of service (ETS).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071082C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT STATES : That he recently received notification that his records had been corrected to show that he had in fact been awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge as a result of his service in Vietnam and that this award, along with several other decorations (Air Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, and two foreign unit awards) further supported his original contention that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071093C070402
In January 2001, the applicant filed a complaint with SWS and the German court charging his wife with child sexual abuse. 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, it is concluded: The Board notes the applicant's recounting of the emotional abuse allegations leveled against him and his response to those allegations found in Folder 4 of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071095C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The discharge authority accepted the discharge recommendation and directed that the applicant be discharged under Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12a. On 5 April 2002, the Army Discharge Review Board denied his request to change his characterization and reason for discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071101C070402
The applicant's DD Form 214 does not show entitlement to the Army Commendation Medal. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to correction of his records to show award of the Army Commendation Medal. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing the individual concerned was awarded the Army Commendation Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071102C070402
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: When separation for unfitness was warranted an undesirable discharge was normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071105C070402
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his records be corrected to reflect award of the Bronze Star Medal. By virtue of his assignment in Vietnam the applicant is entitled to four bronze service stars on the Vietnam Service Medal reflected on his separation NOTE: Officials at the ARBA Support Division in St. Louis are requested to administratively correct the applicant’s separation document to reflect award of an Expert Qualification Badge with "Rifle" bar, two awards of the Army Commendation Medal, one...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071107C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. There is no evidence, and the applicant has not provided any, that his separation document or records contain any error regarding his separation grade or his service in Korea. The applicant has not presented and the records do not contain sufficient justification to conclude that it would be in the interest of justice to grant the relief requested or to excuse the failure...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071109C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He needs his discharge upgraded so he will be able to work part time. In view of the foregoing, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071112C070402
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Good Conduct Medal, two awards of the Purple Heart, the Vietnam Service Medal with two or three bronze service stars, award of the Army Commendation Medal, award of the Presidential Unit Citation, award of the Meritorious Unit Commendation, award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, award of the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation, award of one Air Medal,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071115C070402
According to copies of original casualty reports and Western Union Telegrams, which are contained in the applicant's file, he was hospitalized on 9 July 1970 for "tenosynovitis" in his right index finger. In February 2001 the applicant submitted an application to NARA requesting issuance of "all medals that [he was] entitled to" including the Purple Heart for shrapnel wounds. Unfortunately there is no evidence in available records which confirms the applicant was awarded the Sharpshooter...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071116C070402
This order also contained special instructions indicating that those members accepting a conditional promotion and who are subsequently denied enrollment, declared a no-show, become an academic failure or otherwise do not meet graduation requirements of the required Noncommissioned Education System (NCOES) course would be reduced to the grade and rank held prior to the conditional promotion. On 25 February 2002, the applicant’s battalion commander submitted a request to this Board, asking...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071119C070402
The Board considered the following evidence: The applicant’s Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) contains no orders or documents indicating that while he was serving in the RVN, the applicant was ever wounded as a result of enemy action or as the result of friendly fire, or that he was recommended for or awarded a PH. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant served a qualifying period of honorable service, from 17 January 1966 through 26 November 1967, that entitles him to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071120C070402
On 5 September 2001, he was granted a military education waiver for promotion reconsideration by a special selection board (SSB) under 2001 criteria. Based on the information presented, it is recommended that the applicant's request be approved and his records be considered by an SSB as previously scheduled. The Board concludes in this case that the applicant is not entitled to promotion without selection by an RCSB; however, he is entitled to promotion reconsideration to major under 2001...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071122C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. In March 1952, he submitted a request to appear before an ORC board to be considered for appointment as a commissioned officer. He indicated that the request was not favorably considered because the FSM was eligible for consideration for an appointment in the ORC under current regulations and that the authority to do so had been delegated to Army commanders in the area in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071126C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. A copy of a 21 January 1999 300 th MP Command memorandum to the commander of the 88 th RSC shows that the 300 th commander recommended that the applicant be separated from the Army Reserve and given an other than honorable conditions discharge. Upon receipt of the recommended action, the separation authority will determine whether separation is warranted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071131C070402
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: Correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release from Active Duty) corrected to show that he had 2 months of foreign service, prior service from 21 August 1985 to 10 November 1987 and, in effect, that he had been authorized or awarded the Reserve Components Overseas Service Ribbon, the Army Reserve...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071133C070402
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 military records be changed to show his correct social security account number (SSAN). However, it finds insufficient evidence that suggests the SSAN recorded in his military records was in error at the time he served.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071134C070402
The 23 February 2001 MFR indicates the company commander initiated separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9 after a rehabilitation team determined the applicant was a rehabilitation failure. The regulation does not specify a time limit that must be met between the date the soldier is declared a rehabilitation failure and the date the separation packet is initiated. The regulation does not specify a time limit that must be met between the date the soldier...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071135C070402
On 16 March 1995, this Board authorized a correction of the applicant's military record to show both of the units that the applicant served in during World War II. The 22 April 2001 letter from the retired colonel states that during World War II he commanded 3 rd Platoon, I Company, 10 th Infantry Regiment, 5 th Infantry Division, 3 rd Army and that the applicant was a member of his platoon. b. adding the Meritorious Unit Commendation, the Army Of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071136C070402
The applicant’s military records show that on 2 March 1989, he entered active duty in the Regular Army, and that he continuously served for 3 years, 4 months, and 27 days until 28 July 1992, at which time he was honorably separated, by reason of physical disability with severance pay. The Army Unit Award Citations Listing maintained by the Awards Branch, Total Army Personnel Command (PERSCOM), Alexandria, Virginia, confirms that during the applicant’s assignment tenure, the 13 th Signal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071141C070402
Paragraph 32-3 contains time limitations for requesting waivers and it states, in pertinent part, that a claim of the United States against a soldier or former soldier, arising out of an erroneous payment of pay and allowances may be considered for waiver within 3 years from the date of discovery, when collection of the erroneous payment would be against equity and good conscience, and not in the best interest of the United States. Thus, the Board finds that the applicant’s debt to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071144C070402
Although he was undergoing medical treatment for the medical condition that ultimately led to his medical discharge, there is a Physical Profile (DA Form 3349), dated 23 March 1992, in the record, which confirms that the applicant had a permanent three (P-3) profile. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant was undergoing medical treatment for the condition that ultimately led to his medical discharge when he failed his APFT on 1 February 1992. Further, the Board finds that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071149C070402
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that his records be corrected to show that he has completed the required 20 qualifying years of service for retired pay at age 60. They computed his qualifying ARNG service as 17 years, 2 months, and 20 days as of 31 January 1976, the date of his transfer to the Army Reserve. The applicant was authorized and requested transfer to the Retired Reserve without entitlement to retired pay at age 60.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071151C070402
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. He requests this last name recorded in his military records now be corrected to reflect the official last name given him at birth. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071157C070402
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 applicant’s military records show that he served in the Regular Army on active duty for 5 years, from 7 August 1996 through 6 August 2001.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071160C070402
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: Chapter 10 of that regulation provides, in pertinent part, that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge may submit a request for an administrative discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial. DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071162C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He further states that he tried to tell his commanding officer that he could not march because of his ankle and the commander said that he was going to jail for disobeying an order. At the time he submitted his request for discharge, he submitted statements in his own behalf indicating that he should be furnished a general discharge because he had successfully completed a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071163C070402
The applicant states that her DD Form 214 does not show her dates of service in Southwest Asia from 11 January 1991 through 20 February 1991. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that service in the Persian Gulf War is to be recognized by award of the Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM) to Army members who participated in Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm in the designated area on or after 2 August 1990. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant’s...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071165C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, correction of his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, dated 16 June 1986, to reflect all awards and decorations and that he completed the German Language, the Special Forces Military, the Special Forces Qualification, and the Airborne courses. The applicant did not specify or submit evidence of awards or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071169C070402
The applicant was promoted to sergeant on 1 June 1993. The applicant was promoted to staff sergeant E-6 effective and with a date of rank of 1 October 1997. On 15 August 2002 the official at the Army Reserve Personnel Command who scheduled the applicant for BNCOC in December 2002, stated that scheduling for BNCOC was top loaded, that she had no information whether or not he previously had been scheduled, but that he may have “fallen through the crack.”
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071171C070402
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, to correct his official military personnel service record to reflect the award of the Combat Medical Badge (CMB). does not show the CMB as an authorized award. Also, there is no evidence which shows that he was assigned to a medical unit which was organic to an infantry unit as required for award of the CMB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071180C070402
In that request, her commander stated that the applicant was given the $20,000 SLRP because the recruiter used the list which showed which MOS’s were approved for the $20,000 SLRP in 1996. The maximum SLRP amount is $10,000 unless the soldier enlists for an MOS which is on the list of critical skills published by Department of the Army. Due to the lengthy passage of time from the date of her enlistment, it would not be fair or equitable to now offer the applicant a discharge from her...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071187C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. His DD Form 214 indicates that he had 3 years and 28 days of creditable service and 655 days of lost time. 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 | 2002071193C070402
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) item 24 (Decoration, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) dated 8 August 1970, be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart. Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides that the Vietnam Service Medal is authorized for all members of the armed forces who served in Vietnam or its contiguous waters or airspace during the period 3...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071194C070402
Special Order Number 127 ordered applicant’s discharge, effective the following day, citing the authority of GCM Order Number 68, which was the 11 November 1974 order issued by Fort Campbell, Kentucky promulgating the results of applicant’s general court-martial. Failure to file within 3 years may be excused by a correction board if it finds it would be in the interest of justice to do so. Had the Board determined that an error or injustice existed it would have recommended relief in spite...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071198C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT STATES : He was denied his last installment of his reenlistment bonus because he entered on active duty. The documentation submitted by the applicant and the advisory opinion obtained from the G-1 show that a reservist’s entry on active duty in the AGR program does not automatically terminate a cash bonus.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071201C070402
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that items 21 (Date and Place of Enlistment) and 29 (Highest Grade Held) of his NGB (National Guard Bureau) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service in the Army National Guard (ARNG) of Wisconsin and as a Reserve of the Army), dated 28 September 1959, be corrected to show that he enlisted on 12 January 1953, in White Fish Bay, Wisconsin and served as a SP-5 (specialist fifth class). He was discharged from the Control Group on 11 January 1961, in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071203C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 13 September 1973, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the applicant’s request for an upgraded 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 | 2002071205C070402
The applicant's DD Form 214 does not show the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, or the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar as authorized awards. There are no orders in the applicant's personnel records which show he was awarded the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and correction of his records to show this badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071213C070402
The applicant requests that her DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be corrected to show that she had not received complete dental care prior to her discharge. She states that she had not received complete dental care prior to her discharge. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the DD Form 214 of the individual concerned covering the period ending 14 January 2002 have item 17, “Member was provided...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071217C070402
The evidence confirms the applicant was wounded as a result of hostile action during World War II and as such is entitled to an award of the Purple Heart. The Board acknowledges that in the absence of a separation document (WD AGO Form 53-55) the applicant will only receive the Purple Heart Medal, certificate and confirmation orders. b. in the event a copy of the applicant's World War II separation document becomes available in the future, that it be corrected to reflect award of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071220C070402
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: Chapter 10 of that regulation provides, in pertinent part, that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge may, submit a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071221C070402
The applicant states he enlisted in the US Army Reserve on 13 February 2001, however the computer print out as well as other enlistment documents show he enlisted on 13 February 2000. In a memorandum to this Board, dated 14 March 2002, the applicant’s Command Retention Officer requested that the applicant’s DD Form 4 series and all-inclusive attachments and agreements be corrected by showing his enlistment date as 13 February 2001. Army Regulation 140-111, chapter 5, paragraph 5-10,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071222C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Evidence of record shows that on 7 May 1991 the applicant submitted a request for discharge from the service in lieu of trial by General Court-Martial for multiple 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 | 2002071223C070402
The applicant's records do not contain a copy of orders awarding him the Army Commendation Medal and the award was not recorded on his separation document. The Board notes that there are no orders in the applicant's available records awarding him the Army Commendation Medal, however, his award certificate is signed by the appropriate Secretary of the Army, and the period of service covered by the award is consistent with the applicant's dates of service at Fort Polk. In the absence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071225C070402
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. The applicant's service medical records confirm that he received a hand flare burn to the left eye; however, there is no evidence of record to show that the injury was the result of enemy action.