ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071629C070402
The applicant requests that the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) 1st oak leaf cluster and the Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM) be added to his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD Form 214. The service member must provide evidence which substantiates There is no evidence of record and the applicant provides none to show he was awarded the ARCOM 1st oak leaf cluster.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071640C070402
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. There is no indication in the available records to show that the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board’s 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071641C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 26 October 2001, the applicant was discharged in pay grade E-1 under the provisions of Army Regulations 635-200, chapter 14-12c, for misconduct, with a general discharge. The evidence of record shows that the applicant’s discharge was appropriate because the quality of service determination at the time of discharge was not consistent with the Army’s standards for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071642C070402
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show two awards of the Army Achievement Medal. The applicant states that his records and DD Form 214 show one award of the Army Achievement Medal. However, there are no orders available to the Board which show he was awarded a second award of the Army Achievement Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071643C070402
His U. S. Army Recruiting Command reservation sheets and Record of Military Processing - Armed Forces of the United States, DD Form 1966/3, show that he enlisted in the U. S. Army Reserve on 19 February 2002 for 4 years and 00 weeks (or 48 months). The evidence of record shows he enlisted in the U. S. Army Reserve on 19 February 2002 for 4 years and 00 weeks, not 8 years and 00 weeks. That the applicant’s DD Form 4/1 dated 19 February 2002, item 8 be corrected to show he enlisted for 4...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071644C070402
The applicant states, in effect, that his enlistment contract erroneously shows he enlisted for 6 years and 00 weeks. The evidence of record shows he enlisted in the U. S. Army Reserve on 21 April 2001 for 6 years and 00 weeks. That the applicant’s DD Form 4/1 dated 21 April 2001, item 8 be corrected to show he enlisted for 8 years and 00 weeks.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071646C070402
The applicant states, in effect, that his enlistment contract erroneously shows he enlisted for 6 years and 00 weeks. In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as recommended below. That the applicant’s DD Form 4/1 dated 9 February 2001, item 8 be corrected to show he enlisted for 8 years and 00 weeks.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071648C070402
The applicant states that his initial enlistment was for 8 years not 6 years as shown on DD Form 4/1 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document). (For example, term of enlistment may be other than that intended by both the member and the Army. The soldier’s application will be forwarded to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records for final action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071649C070402
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: He completed his training and was transferred to Vietnam on 22 July 1971.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071650C070402
The applicant requests that his record be corrected to reinstate 6.5 days leave that he lost in 2001, and that he be paid for that leave. On 28 August 2002 the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) in Indianapolis substantiated the applicant’s contentions that he was paid for 52.5 days leave in October 2001, and that he lost 6.5 days of leave. He was paid for 52.5 days leave upon his retirement in October 2001, and lost 6.5 days of leave as he contends and as substantiated by DFAS.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071651C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. That officer added a statement at a later date that the applicant had received nonjudicial punishment for seven days of AWOL. The applicant was discharged on 28 January 1975.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071653C070402
The applicant was found not fit for any military duty and it was recommended that his case go before a Physical Evaluation Board (PEB). The applicant is also entitled to correction to his DD Form 214 to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge for his service in combat in Korea. c. by showing on the DD Form 214 dated 30 June 1952 of individual concerned, three awards of the Purple Heart and the Combat infantryman Badge; and
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071654C070402
Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this unit award. However, evidence of record shows the applicant participated in four campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which are not correctly shown by award of four 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 the individual concerned was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, the Meritorious Unit Commendation, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071657C070402
The award may be granted retroactively to those who qualified prior to 1 August 1981 only if they had an active Army status after that date. 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. 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 | 2002071659C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He further states that he served two tours in Vietnam, received many awards during his 7 years of service, and was promotable to the pay grade of E-6. He was transferred to Vietnam on 26 August 1970.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071668C070402
Entrance Physical Standards Board Proceedings of 27 March 1991 show that the applicant had bilateral arch pain and had been treated with arch supports without relief. There is no evidence, nor has the applicant provided any, to indicate that her discharge for failure to meet procurement medical standards was in error or unjust, nor is there evidence to indicate that she was medically discharged. The applicant has not presented and the records do not contain sufficient justification to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071669C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Chapter 6 of that regulation provides for barring from reenlistment individuals whose continued active duty is not in the best interest of the military service. Notwithstanding the applicant’s contention that he was discharged from his unit to finish his college education, evidence of record shows that he voluntarily requested discharge from the service under the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071670C070402
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: That...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071671C070402
The records herein were provided by the applicant. The Board must consider that the applicant's leaders and medical personnel were aware of his injury and the circumstances of that injury but did not award him the Purple Heart. As presented, the evidence does not indicate that the applicant’s injuries were the result of enemy action and as such does not meet the criteria for award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071672C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Rule K states that an enlisted soldier barred from reenlistment in the Army National Guard or the USAR or on whom a bar to reenlistment has been initiated is a nonwaivable disqualification. On 21 August 2002, Mrs. Roberts from the AGR Accessions Team, U. S. Army Reserve Personnel Command indicated in a phone conversation that if an individual does not have a current bar...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071674C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. In a note on that report, the applicant stated that three of the six [soldiers] were treated, released, and returned to duty with no hospital time and those three received a Purple Heart. Consequently, there is insufficient evidence to show that he was wounded as a result of enemy action; therefore, the evidence is also not sufficient to award him the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071675C070403
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, the applicant requests that his 15 September 1991 DD Form 214 be corrected to show his rank and grade as Specialist Four (SP4) and E-4, respectively, and that his reentry code of 3C be corrected in order for him to return to active duty. In a 24 June 2000 request to a Member of Congress the applicant stated that he needed his rank and reentry code corrected so that he could return to the Army or enlist in the Army Reserve. The preponderance of evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071678C070403
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. Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records The applicant’s military records show that he enlisted in the Army Reserve under the delayed entry program (DEP) for the period 25 February 1995 through 15 August 1995 (5 months and 21 days).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071682C070403
On 23 September 1964, the applicant’s commander initiated action to separate him from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-89 for homosexuality. Inasmuch as the applicant was discharged based on his admission of homosexuality and admitted to performing such acts with military personnel, the Board finds that he was properly discharged in accordance with the applicable regulations in effect at the time and that he was issued the proper discharge. Accordingly, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071684C070403
The Board considered the following evidence: In the absence of evidence to the contrary, the Board presumes administrative regularity in the entry of surgical technician in item 30 of his WD AGO Form 53-55. In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as recommended below.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071685C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The evidence of record shows the applicant was not separated because she had one day of AWOL. The Board has considered the character witness statements provided by the applicant; however, they do not warrant granting the relief requested.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071686C070403
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. Nevertheless, the applicant could not have been referred for disability processing because of the nature of his offenses, for which he received a bad conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071688C070403
The applicant requests that he be awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). Counsel contends that the record indicates the applicant served as a personnel carrier driver with the 5 th Mechanized Infantry while in Vietnam, this being in line with the duties of an infantryman. There are basically three requirements for award of the CIB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071690C070403
Records available to the Board indicate the applicant entered active duty in March 1966. The Government of Vietnam awarded this medal to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam during the period 1 March 1961 through 28 March 1973. The evidence confirms that the applicant was awarded the Silver Star and his records should be corrected accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071692C070403
There is no evidence in the available records which show the applicant was recommended for or awarded the Army Commendation Medal. The Board determined that as an exception to regulation item 32 (Remarks) on the applicant’s DD Form 214 with an effective date of 10 March 1958 will show the applicant’s dates of service in Korea. Based on the applicant’s service in Korea, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 with an effective date of 10 March 1958 to show award of the Korean...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071694C070403
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be corrected to show that he received a 4 th award of the Army Commendation Medal, (ARCOM). The applicant’s record contains copies of two other ARCOM Certificates for earlier periods of service and his Officer Record Brief shows that he was awarded the ARCOM with 3 rd Oak Leaf Cluster. While certificates of all three previous ARCOM’s were not available in the file, the evidence of record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071705C070403
The applicant provides copies of his enlistment records for the 124 th FA, military records for periods after his service with the 124 th FA, publicity documents on the 124 th FA showing him pictorially and listing him in print as a member of the 124 th FA, as a member of the 124 th FA regimental artillery “Stake Driving” championship team in 1937 as a swing pair driver, and as member of the fancy riding team. The applicant’s military records show on his War Department, National Guard...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071712C070403
Records available to the Board do not show any indiscipline by the applicant. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart for wounds sustained in Germany approximately April 1945. Based on the applicant’s service during World War II, he is entitled to award of the World War II Victory Medal and correction of his records to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071713C070403
It states that the Purple Heart is awarded to any member of an Armed Force who has been wounded or killed in any action against an enemy of the United States. There is sufficient evidence, in the form of the provided Purple Heart certificates and entries in the applicant's service personnel and medical records, to show he was wounded in action on 13 March 1967 and on 29 June 1967. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by awarding the applicant the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071739C070403
The WOMT denied this request because the RDMS indicated that the applicant was assigned to the Retired Reserve as a LTC. In its earlier consideration of this case, the Board concluded that due to numerous errors in dates in the appointment process and transfers among the RC between June 1996 and February 1999, the applicant was effectively prevented from completing his RC warrant officer training requirements within the prescribed period, which by regulation was three years. The Board in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071745C070403
The Board considered the following evidence: A general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Even though regulatory guidance is that the type of discharge and character of service will be determined solely by the military record during the current enlistment or period of service from which the soldier is being separated, in April 2002 the ADRB upgraded the applicant’s discharge under other than honorable conditions to a general discharge under honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071748C070403
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) be amended to shows his most significant duty assignment as Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 194th Engineer Combat Battalion, Kumwha, Korea; to show he sustained injuries to his neck and left side in December 1951, and to show award of the Combat Engineer Badge; and to show all of his awards spelled completely. When the Korean War Service Medal is authorized by the Department...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071749C070403
The applicant states that he was wounded in action in May 1968. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 5 May 1968 and the Combat Infantryman Badge. That the applicant’s DD Form 214 be amended to add the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with device 1960, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071753C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS : Removal of a Service School Academic Evaluation Report (AER) from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The commandant of the drill sergeant school recommended that he return to the course at the earliest possible date.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071758C070403
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, in effect, that his military records be changed to reflect his current name; and that the Soldier’s Medal he earned be added to his separation document (WD AGO Form 53-55) as an authorized award. The Board notes and understands the applicant’s desire to have the name recorded in his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071759C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. It states, in pertinent part, that the decision whether to file a record of NJP on the P-Fiche of a soldier's OMPF rests with the imposing commander at the time punishment was imposed and will be recorded in item 5 of the DA Form 2627. The Board concurs with the DASEB determination that the applicant failed to provide a sufficient basis for the transfer of the record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071760C070403
APPLICANT REQUESTS: Correction of his military records to show that he was awarded the Combat Medal (it is believed that he means the Combat Infantryman Badge), the Purple Heart, the Silver Star and all other authorized awards, and that his record show that he was assigned to the "Red 1" (it is believed that he means the 1 st Infantry Division, the “Big Red One”) during World War (WW) II. However, none of the units listed could be identified as Army units or as units of the 1 st Infantry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071761C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Further, that service as a cadet at the USMA under an appointment accepted after 25 June 1956 is not creditable service. Therefore, the Board finds the 3 rd and 4 th year of the applicant’s service as a cadet at the USMA cannot be legally credited as time in service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071762C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Following the CY1996 Master Sergeant Selection/Sergeant QMP (Qualitative Management Program) Board, the applicant was notified on 16 April 1996 that he was receiving a Department of the Army (DA) bar to reenlistment because of the MOR in his records. DISCUSSION: Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071763C070403
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that his two Memorandums of Reprimand (MOR) be removed from his Performance (P) fiche, Disciplinary Data Section, and transferred to his Restricted (R) of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). APPLICANT STATES : That his two MORs have served their purpose, remained in his record for more than 4 years, and since receiving his MORs his military performance has been nothing but stellar. Paragraph 2-4 of this regulation states that once a document is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071764C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT STATES : He had completed all of the academic requirements for ANCOC, and therefore should have been graduated from the class. The Board must now consider whether the applicant’s promotion order should have been revoked because of his termination from the class, in consideration that he completed the academic requirements of the course.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071767C070403
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that her enlistment contract be corrected to show that she enlisted in the pay grade of E-3 under the Army Civilian Acquired Skills Program (ACASP) and that her subsequent promotions be accelerated by 22 months. Officials at the PERSCOM opined that her request should not be approved because there is no evidence in either her USAR enlistment contract dated 6 March 1985, or her RA enlistment contract dated 18 July 1985, to show that she revealed or produced...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071768C070403
It was noted that promotion reconsideration is approved only for non-selected officers whose records contained a material error when they were considered by a promotion selection board. The evidence of record shows the applicant's 2LT OERs were in his file when he was promoted to first lieutenant, captain, and major; however, there is no evidence that the 2LT OERs impacted negatively on those promotions. After a thorough review of the applicant's file, the Board concluded that there was no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071774C070403
APPLICANT REQUESTS : Reconsideration of his earlier appeal to correct his military records by awarding him the Purple Heart. There is no evidence that the applicant’s hospitalization was the result of hostile action. Therefore, the Board determined that there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071779C070403
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. Another letter to the VA...