ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071226C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. A review of his records failed to show any indication that he was recommended for or was eligible for promotion at the time of his separation. Promotions were made on the date of departure from the headquarters announcing the promotion, or on the date of departure from Army hospitals in cases of those officers separated from service by reason of physical disability.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071236C070402
Item 9a (Authority and Reason) on the applicant’s DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) with an effective date of 9 September 1977 shows his SPD as “LBK.” Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator Codes), in effect at the time of the applicant’s separation on 9 September 1977, states the reason for discharge based on separation code “LBK” is “Completion of required service” and the regulatory authority is Army Regulation 635-100 (Officer Personnel), paragraph...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071238C070402
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 Air Medal. There are no orders in the applicant’s personnel records which show he was awarded the basic Air Medal. However, 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 otherwise qualified for award of the Air Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071243C070402
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: NEW EVIDENCE OR INFORMATION : Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the Memorandum of Consideration prepared to reflect the Board's previous consideration of the Docket Number AR2001061922 by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) on 24 January 2002.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071244C070402
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. On 11 July 1980 the applicant's duty status was changed from "present for duty" to AWOL (absent without leave). A discharge under other than honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071249C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He states he received a bad conduct discharge but believes it should have been a general discharge. PURPOSE : To determine whether the application was submitted within the time limit established by law, and if not, whether it is in the interest of justice to excuse the failure to timely file.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071254C070402
Under this program, Department of the Army promotion selection boards regularly screen records of soldiers in the grades of E-5 through E-9. 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 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071256C070402
The applicant states that his DD Form 214 should include the Humanitarian Service Medal for his service in Somalia from 22 December 1992 to 31 March 1993. The Board considered the applicant’s contention that his DD Form 214 should include the Humanitarian Service Medal for his service in Somalia from 22 December 1992 to 31 March 1993. Evidence of record shows the applicant participated in Operation Restore Hope in Somalia.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071257C070402
The Board considered the following evidence: A review of the applicant’s records fails to show any evidence that the applicant was wounded/injured while in Vietnam or that he was treated for an injury or wound. However, the evidence of record does show that he is entitled to be awarded the RVNGC w/Palm Unit Citation and four bronze service stars for wear on his already awarded VSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071259C070402
His DD Form 214, signed by the applicant, reflects that he was honorably discharged on 29 September 1951, at the rank of corporal. a. the National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service for any period between 27 June 1950 through 27 July 1954, 1 January 1961 through 14 August 1974, 2 August 1990 through 30 November 1995, and 11 September 2001 to a date to be determined. Once the Department of the Air Force has authorized the Korean War Service Medal, the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071267C070402
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 Board has determined that the applicant’s overall military service did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for Army personnel sufficient to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071271C070402
In support of the application, counsel provides copies of the following documents: the ESRB response to the applicant’s appeal; the appeal packet he prepared on the contested NCOER for the ESRB’s review; a copy of the contested NCOER; the DASEB memorandum that approved moving the GOMOR issued to the applicant on 24 September 1996 to the restricted portion (R-Fiche) of the applicant’s OMPF; and the GOMOR and accompanying filing decision. Counsel contended that the NCOER in question was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071272C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The medical record entry shows that the applicant was treated at the 548 th General Dispensary in Korea. These searches failed to produce any evidence to substantiate the applicant's entitlement to the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071274C070402
APPLICANT REQUESTS: Award of the Purple Heart, physical disability retirement or separation, and deletion of the AWOL entry in his records. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: The applicant’s enlisted qualification record does not show that he was wounded in action, nor does it show award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071275C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. In support of his request the applicant submits his student loans, which consist of a Virgin Islands Board of Education loan for $1,000.00 for the 2000 – 2001 school year; a Virgin Islands Board of Education loan for $2,000.00 for the 1998 – 1999 school year; a Citibank student loan in his mother’s name for $4,430.00; a Wells Fargo educational loan for $7,500.00; and three...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071280C070402
On 30 June 1995, the effective date of the MOS conversion, the applicant was reclassified into MOS 31R20P7. The applicant met all these requirements at the time of the MOS conversion and should have been converted to MOS 31S with the ASI of Y2 at that time. In view of the facts of this case, the Board concludes that it would be appropriate at this time to correct the effective date of the applicant’s reclassification into MOS 31S to 30 June 1995.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071281C070402
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that his enlistment contract be extended in order to allow him to complete the 20 years necessary to qualify for a non-regular retirement from the United States Army Reserve (USAR). Separation or discharge orders are not on file in the available records and the applicant has failed to provide these documents. The Board notes the applicant’s contention that he was unjustly denied the right to extend his enlistment in order to complete the necessary 20 years of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071283C070402
The applicant requests that his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD Form 214, be amended to add the Bronze Star Medal, the Valorous Unit Award, the Combat Medal Badge, and the Senior Parachutist Badge, to show his primary specialty as Flight Surgeon, and to add the Jumpmaster Course. The applicant’s military records show that, after having had prior service, he re-entered active duty in the Medical Corps on 3 July 1988. That the applicant’s DD Form 214, item 13 be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071289C070402
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: There is no evidence of record and he provides none to show he was recommended for and awarded the Air Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071291C070402
The applicant requests, in effect, the correction of his records to reflect that he was awarded four bronze service stars to be worn on his Vietnam Service Medal, the Meritorious Unit Commendation, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, and the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal-First Class Unit Citation. The applicant states, in effect, that at time of his discharge the awards had not been awarded. This document shows that the unit to which the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071298C070402
Military Personnel Message Number 99-182, Subject: Zones of Consideration for CSM Appointment, Promotion to SGM, Selection for USASMC and QMP (Qualitative Management Program), announced in June 1999 that the CY 99 CSM/SGM/USASMC board would convene in October 1999. On 1 September 1999, the applicant signed a declination statement and his records were therefore not considered by the FY 99 board. The applicant’s OMPF that would have been reviewed by the CY 99 board and the OMPF that was seen...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071300C070402
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 to show his date of rank to captain as 1 June 1995. In support of his request he submits a packet containing his date of rank determinations, promotion orders, his 1994 and 1995 Officer Record Briefs, his NGB Form 22 (National Guard Report of Separation and Record of Service), and his active duty for training orders for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071310C070402
On 20 August 1979, the U.S. Army Physical Disability Agency in Washington, D.C., reviewed the decision of the informal PEB and found the applicant was unfit by reason of residuals of injury (traumatic brain syndrome) "determined not to be in the line of duty due to own misconduct." The Board also noted the applicant's service personnel and medical records do not contain any evidence of behavioral or medical conditions prior to 13 November 1978 which resulted in a diagnosis of psychiatric...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071322C070402
The applicant requests reconsideration of his previous applications to correct his military records by awarding him the Purple Heart and the Presidential Unit Citation. In his letter to this agency, however, the retired colonel stated that he had served with the applicant while both were members of the 551 st and that the applicant was assigned to that unit when it was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for its actions. Paragraph 1 and 2 of the CONCLUSIONS in the 19 June 2001 Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071329C070402
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 | 2002071331C070402
The applicant’s military records show that he was serving on active duty in the pay grade of E-4 when, on 1 September 1985, he was recommended and approved for promotion to the pay grade of E-5. This law provides that a member who is retired for physical disability under section 1201 or 1204 is entitled to the permanent Regular or Reserve grade to which he would have been promoted had it not been for the physical disability for which he retired and was found to exist as a result of a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071335C070402
The applicant departed AWOL from 29 August – 28 September 1970. On 27 September 1971, the applicant was discharged with an undesirable discharge, in pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the applicant was given a general discharge from the Army on 27 September 1971 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071340C070402
The Board considered the following evidence: On 17 January 1979, the applicant was discharged, in pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service with a discharge UOTHC. Carl W. S. Chun Director, Army Board for Correction of Military RecordsCASE IDAR2002071340SUFFIXRECONYYYYMMDDDATE BOARDED2002/09/12TYPE OF DISCHARGE(UOTHC)DATE OF DISCHARGE1979/01/17DISCHARGE AUTHORITYAR635-200, chp10.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071344C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 8 November 1960, the commander requested that the applicant go before a board of officers to determined whether the applicant should be discharged prior to expiration of his term of service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 for unfitness. On 9 May 1967, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant’s request for an upgrade.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071347C070402
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. In 1988 the applicant appealed to the Army Discharge Review Board to have his discharge upgraded. The application to this Board was dated in March 2001,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071348C070402
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) to show award of the bronze arrowhead to be worn on his European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and award of the Purple Heart. There are no orders in the available records which show that the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart. Evidence of record available to the Board shows that, while the applicant was assigned to the 392nd Medical Collecting Company, the unit received credit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071351C070402
The applicant was 18 years old at the time he entered active duty and had 12 years of formal education. In March 1974 the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's petition 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 | 2002071354C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 14 September 1965, the applicant was discharged, in pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-209. 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 | 2002071357C070402
The applicant requests that his military records be corrected to show he was awarded the Purple Heart. While the Board has no reason to doubt the applicant’s statement that he was in fact wounded, documentary evidence is required to correct a military record. However these statements and the other submitted unofficial documents are not sufficient by themselves as a basis for award of the Purple Heart in view of evidence of record which shows the applicant was not wounded and was not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071359C070402
In an undated advisory opinion, the Chief, Promotions Branch at the Total Army Personnel Command stated that the applicant’s packet did not contain the promotion authority’s approval of the promotion as required by Army Regulation 601-210, and that promotion requests submitted 6 months after the date the soldier completes the required training must be forwarded to the ACASP proponent for determination.14. The applicant’s commanding officer recommended that the applicant be promoted to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071360C070402
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. Loans that qualify for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071361C070402
APPLICANT STATES : In effect, that he was selected for and conditionally promoted to SFC/E-7 and scheduled to attend the ANCOC on 16 October 2001. On 27 February 2002, the reinstatement panel convened and denied his request for the reinstatement of his promotion. It also shows that this panel had before it all matters of mitigation, extenuation, and the declared support of the applicant’s chain of command for his reinstatement request at the time it determined that promotion reinstatement...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071362C070402
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart and the Good Conduct Medal. The applicant’s DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) shows only award of the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960). As a result, he is entitled to the first award of the Good Conduct Medal for the period 5 April 1966 through 7 April 1968 based on completion of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071364C070402
The applicant states, in effect, that Permanent Orders (PO) Number (#) 42-40, dated 11 March 1993, issued by the 5 th Personnel Service Company, Fort Polk, Louisiana, be removed for his official military personnel file (OMPF). The evidence of records confirms that the applicant has continuously served on active duty from 1 July 1986 through the present. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by removing Permanent Orders Number 42-40, dated 11 March...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071365C070402
He submits a statement explaining the promotion board's mistake, his request for correction of his DOR, denial of his request by a Total Army Personnel Command (PERSCOM) official, the PERSCOM order determining his DOR, a copy of an Officer Record Brief (ORB) dated 26 November 2001 and orders showing his promotion to captain. On 22 January 2002, a PERSCOM official of the Promotion Branch DOR Section denied the applicant's request for correction of his first lieutenant DOR. Based on his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071366C070402
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: In effect, that his military records be corrected to show his date of birth (DOB) as 13 March 1940. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071369C070402
On 13 August 1981, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant’s request for an upgraded discharge. The applicant was 21-years old at the time he went AWOL. The Board has considered how well he did in basic training and his character witness statements; nevertheless, considering the length of his AWOL these factors do not warrant granting the relief requested.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071379C070402
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. APPLICANT REQUESTS: In...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071382C070402
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: Carl W. S. Chun Director, Army Board for Correction of Military RecordsINDEXCASE IDAR2002071382SUFFIXRECONYYYYMMDDDATE BOARDED2002/09/05TYPE OF DISCHARGE(UD)DATE OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071392C070402
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 25 February 1976, the applicant was discharged, with a general discharge under honorable conditions, in pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13 for unsuitability. DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071401C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. However, he was 25 years of age at the time of his enlistment and was old enough to be responsible for his actions at the time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071411C070402
I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. In provides for award of the Purple Heart to any member of an Armed Force who has been wounded or killed in any action against an enemy of the United States. The evidence of record shows the applicant met the eligibility criteria for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 4 March 1969 – 3 March 1971.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071415C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his undesirable discharge be upgraded to honorable. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071416C070402
On 5 October 1995, the Chief, Office of Promotions, Reserve Components, advised the applicant that in accordance with Army Regulation 135-155, an officer must be in an active status to be eligible for promotion and not be placed on the active duty list (ADL). United States Code (USC), Title 10, section 14317(e) (Oct 96) specifies that USAR officers ordered to active duty in time of war or national emergency, may, if eligible, be considered for promotion by a mandatory promotion board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071419C070402
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...