ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071781C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 28 March 2002, the Army Grade Determination Review Board (AGDRB) denied the applicant’s request for advancement to the rank and pay grade of SFC/E-7 on the Retired List. Based on his overall record of service, the Board concludes that the applicant’s retired rank and pay grade of SSG/E-6 is the highest in which he satisfactorily served while on active duty; and it...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071782C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 2 April 2001, the Army Reserve Command in St. Louis informed a Member of Congress that the applicant’s records were corrected to credit him with 355 retirement points for the retirement year ending in 1961 because that was the number of days that he spent on active duty. Paragraph 1-4 of that regulation provides the criteria for establishing or changing the retirement...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071783C070403
It further confirms that he held the rank and pay grade of SP4/E-4 on the date of his separation and that on the following day he was placed on the Retired List in that rank and pay grade. DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law and regulations, it is concluded: The evidence of record confirms that the applicant was reduced from the rank and pay grade of SSG/E-6 due to his own...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071788C070403
The following additional findings, conclusions, and recommendation were adopted by the Board. As the Board did not specify the number of points for this specific year, it finds that the method of calculation used by DFAS is more in accordance with its intent. THE BOARD RECOMMENDS :That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by amending the Board’s recommendation 1 by adding: d. by showing that for retirement year 1996-1997 the applicant earned 23...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071790C070403
The applicant requests, in effect, that the records of her deceased spouse, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he applied for retired pay and that she be paid the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) annuity. The applicant states that the FSM had enrolled in the RCSBP. He had enrolled in the RCSBP and his spouse, the applicant, who helped him earn his retired pay, would have been entitled to receive the RCSBP annuity if he had applied for retired pay.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071792C070403
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 given a mental status evaluation prior to his court-martial and no evidence of a mental disorder was found. It is noted that the applicant was entered into the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Program around 9 November 1978 but did not admit he had an alcohol problem until around 16 April 1979, at which time he was placed on Antabuse.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071796C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The applicant provided a copy of his DD Form 4/1, dated 14 February 2000, which shows that he enlisted in the pay grade of E-4. His DD Form 4/1 correctly shows that on 14 February 2000, he enlisted in the USAR in the pay grade of E-4, the highest grade he was eligible for.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071804C070403
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his pay grade be corrected to E-2 and his Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) be shown on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty). EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: An automated Individual Training Record, dated 6 June 1995, shows that he completed all required training as of that date.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071806C070403
On 14 September 1971, he returned to the United States and was assigned to Ft. There is sufficient evidence in the available records to show that the applicant was awarded two ARCOM’s and the GCM. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his military records to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071807C070403
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: There is no evidence 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 | 2002071810C070403
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 more favorable discharge. The commanding general approved his request on 3 August 1973 and directed that he be furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071811C070403
The applicant states, in effect, that he separated from the service in the pay grade of E-7 and after a 9 ½ year break, again enlisted in the Regular Army in the pay grade of E-6. In the processing of the applicant’s application to the Board, the Army Reserve Personnel Command (ARPERSCOM) provided an advisory opinion to the Board, which opined, in effect, that under Army Regulation 140-158, a subsequent contractual reentry into the USAR will not authorize grade restoration. While he is not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071817C070403
APPLICANT STATES : In effect, that he and another staff sergeant were told that they were being recommended for a battlefield commission to the rank of second lieutenant, immediately after being awarded Silver Stars for gallantry in action in France in July 1944. A search of records of the 32 nd Armored Regiment, 3 rd Armored Division during the period in question failed to reveal any evidence to support the applicant’s claim that he was recommended for a battlefield commission. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071819C070403
The following additional findings, conclusions, and recommendation were adopted by the Board. A calculation of the applicant's dates of service found that the correct date for the applicant's completion of 20 years of active federal service was 30 June 2000 not 30 September 2000. Therefore, it is proper to show that the applicant was transferred to the IRR effective the date of his release from the KYARNG, with an immediate transfer to active duty in the AGR program, and that he be shown...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071820C070403
Although there are no orders in the available records to document his awards of the Purple Heart and CIB, there is sufficient evidence available to show that he was wounded in action against the enemy while serving as an infantryman in an infantry unit in Vietnam on 6 October 1965 and that he was treated for those wounds. Therefore, the Board finds that it would be in the interest of justice to correct that error at this time by showing that he was awarded the Purple Heart and CIB. b. by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071822C070403
Army Regulation 600-8-22, Military Awards, provides for award of the WWII Honorable Service Lapel Button. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was assigned to the 331 st Field Artillery Battalion, 86 th Infantry Division, during WWII and is entitled to have this unit shown on his separation document. In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as recommended below.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071825C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his 1998 3-year reenlistment bonus be reinstated, and that he be given a second 3-year reenlistment bonus. As for the applicant's request for a second reenlistment bonus, he has not submitted any reason why he was not given a bonus upon the completion of his 1998 three-year reenlistment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071827C070403
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 | 2002071828C070403
He was a medic so he was able to treat himself. A Clinical Record Radiographic Report dated 27 August 1968 shows the applicant was involved in a mine accident and thrown around a truck. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by awarding the applicant the Purple Heart for wounds received on 27 August 1968 and the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 28 July 1967 – 25 July 1969.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071832C070403
Also present are orders awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 19 January 1966 through 24 January 1967 and General Order 2461, issued by the 25 th Infantry Division on 2 April 1968, awarding the applicant the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) provides, in pertinent part, that the 2 nd Battalion, 27 th Infantry, was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071837C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT STATES : That he voluntarily enlisted in the United States Army Reserve (USAR) because it was the right thing to do. 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 | 2002071838C070403
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. He was in confinement from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071840C070403
The applicant’s DD Form 214 shows that he entered on active duty on 16 March 1951, that he had 1 year, 5 months, and 8 days of foreign service, and that his most significant assignment was with Company I, 7 th Cavalry Regiment. Evidence of any such treatment for injuries to his foot or back would strengthen the applicant’s contention that he was wounded in action, in which case he could ask for reconsideration of his request for award of the Purple Heart.10. The National Defense Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071841C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The Board considered the following evidence: APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071842C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The applicant provided a copy of his course completion certificate which shows that he completed Reserve Component BNCOC Phase I on 9 January 1994. The regulation stated that if the grade requires the soldier to be a graduate of BNCOC, the soldier must be enrolled in the course within 12 months of the date of promotion and be a graduate of BNCOC within 24 months of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071844C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his general discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. There is no indication in the available records to show that he 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 | 2002071848C070403
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 considered the information contained in the statements he provides with his request; however, those statements, while not inconsequential, for the most part, are based on second hand information,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071850C070403
In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear, that the record is in error or unjust. The applicant has failed to submit evidence that would satisfy this requirement. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was not reduced to Private, E-2 because of the 25 May 1983 Article 15 issued as a result of the urinalysis test (which suspended the reduction).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071854C070403
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 stated that he was proud of his Vietnam service but was ashamed of the conduct which led to his court-martial and to his present situation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071856C070403
He also requests reconsideration of his request to correct his record to show his rank as sergeant first class vice private first class. He states that his rank on his DD Form 214 should be sergeant first class. In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as recommended below.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071860C070403
Effective 1 August 1981, all members of the Active Army, Army National Guard, and USAR in an active Reserve status are eligible for this award. The AFRM is awarded for honorable and satisfactory service as a member or former member of one or more of the Reserve Components for a period of 10 years, within a period of 12 consecutive years. The available evidence of record shows that the applicant is not eligible for award of the AFRM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071862C070403
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his records be corrected to show he was awarded the Purple Heart and the Combat Infantryman Badge, to show he was promoted to Sergeant First Class, E-7, and to show his prisoner of war status. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: His DD Form 214 for this period shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Bronze Star Medal, the Master Parachute Badge, and the Army Good Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071863C070403
The applicant also states, in effect, that his DD Form 214 with a separation date of 14 March 1991 does not show his award of the Armed Forces Reserve Medal or his award of the Excellence-in Competition Badge-Bronze-Pistol. The applicant’s DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 14 March 1991, does not show the Overseas Service Ribbon, the Armed Forces Reserve Medal, or the Excellence-in Competition Badge-Bronze-Pistol. It is awarded for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071864C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The applicant’s records contain no evidence that he was wounded in action. NOTE : The Army Review Boards Agency in St. Louis is requested to correct the applicant’s record to show award of the Bronze Star Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars (one for each campaign), and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071865C070403
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:...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071866C070403
Paragraph 1-4b(5), states in effect, that a DD Form 214 will not be prepared for enlisted members discharged for the purpose of immediate reenlistment in the Regular Army. Based on the regulatory guidance for the preparation of the separation documents and given the applicant was not issued a DD Form 214 for his first enlistment, from 22 March 1977 through 4 February 1980, the Board concludes that several entries contained in Item 12 (Record of Service) of his 4 February 1983 DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071871C070403
Leave will not be granted if it exceeds that accrued or to be accrued between the date of approval and date of transition. The applicant had accrued 67.5 days of leave at the date of his release from active duty and used 90 days of leave as stated on his Statement of Military Leave Account, and incurred a debt of 24.5 days of excess leave. The Board notes the applicant's contention that he was unable to take leave because the mission was always first; however, there is no evidence in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071876C070403
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 appealed his case to the United States Court of Military Appeals and his petition for a grant of review was denied on 11 December 1984.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071877C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. However, the record is silent as to any punishment imposed for that offense. Accordingly, on 21 May 1982, he was discharged with a BCD, pursuant to a duly reviewed and affirmed general court-martial conviction.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071886C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Paragraph 5-13 sets the policy and prescribes procedures for separating members with a personality disorder (not amounting to a disability) that interferes with assignment to or performance of duty when so diagnosed by a physician trained in psychiatry and psychiatric diagnosis. There is no evidence of record and the applicant provides none to show when he was diagnosed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071888C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He also requested a personal appearance before an administrative separation board and to be represented by counsel.On 10 June 1998, the applicant changed his request and indicated that he did not desire to have his case considered by or to appear before an administrative separation board. If the applicant believed that his recommendation for discharge was in error and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071901C070403
APPLICANT REQUESTS: Correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Expert Infantryman Badge and completion of the Jungle Expert School and Recondo School. The applicant’s DD Form 214, which was authenticated in his own hand, does not show the Expert Infantryman Badge as an authorized award. However, there is no evidence of record available to the Board, and the applicant has provided no evidence, which shows that he was awarded the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071905C070403
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his retirement DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Air Medal and the Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicant’s military records show that he enlisted in the Army National Guard on 13 July 1961. The applicant’s service personnel records contain four DD Forms 214, none of which show the Air Medal or the Combat Infantryman Badge as authorized awards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071906C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: Award of the Purple Heart for wounds sustained during his service in Vietnam. Furthermore, in the absence of evidence that the applicant was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action, the Board determined that there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071907C070403
In support of his application, he submits orders dated 9 July 1997, ordering him to active duty effective 18 July 1997; a copy of a sworn statement dated 31 October 1997, stating that he missed the RRMIIP briefing because the unit had a Christmas party on 8 December 1996, the same day as the briefing; a copy of a letter from his wife’s employer dated 27 October 1997, stating, in effect, that she was at work on 8 December 1996, from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm; a copy of a memorandum dated 9 February...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071915C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The applicant provides a statement from Colonel (retired) C___, who was the applicant’s unit’s senior advisor in February 1967. He confirmed that the applicant was wounded about the hands and wrists as a result of a grenade booby trap and had ordered the applicant to return with the medical evacuation helicopter.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071916C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: Award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. There is no evidence the applicant ever held an infantry specialty while in Vietnam and as such he would not have been entitled to an award of the Combat Infantryman Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071920C070403
The applicant states, in effect, that he is entitled to award of the Purple Heart for wounds received in Vietnam in 1971. He states that the applicant received medical treatment by the medic on duty in the camp, and that the applicant did not want to be admitted to the hospital, but instead chose to remain with the unit. The Board considered the eyewitness statements provided in support of the applicant’s claim for award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071921C070403
The Board considered the following evidence: The POW Medal was authorized on 8 November 1985 and is awarded to individuals who in past armed conflicts were taken prisoner or held captive. As such, the Board will not recommend granting the applicant the PH based upon those scars.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002071923C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He again went AWOL from 9 May to 15 May 1974 and from 22 May to 28 June 1974, when he was returned to military control at Fort Hood, Texas, where charges were preferred against him for the AWOL offenses. The facts and circumstances surrounding his discharge are not present in the available records.