ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072256C070403
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: On 5 April 1974, while attending his advanced individual training (AIT), nonjudicial punishment (NJP) was imposed against him for being absent from his place of duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072264C070403
Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 provides, in pertinent part, that the 2 nd Battalion, 502nd, was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for the period 19 July 1968 through 14 May 1969, by Department of the Army General Orders 48, 1971, and the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal – First Class Unit Citation for the period 18 March 1968 through 2 May 1970 by Department of the Army General Orders 48, 1971. It would therefore be appropriate to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072269C070403
The regulation states that promotion from specialist through sergeant first class requires the clearance required by the promotion MOS (military occupational specialty) or an interim clearance at the same level. The applicant’s military records show that on 2 May 2000 PERSCOM notified the applicant, then a sergeant first class, that promotion to master sergeant required a favorable National Agency Check (NAC) or a security clearance of secret or higher; and that his security status...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072270C070403
On 21 July 1993, the applicant was discharged. PART VII - BOARD ACTIONSECTION B - Verification and Authentication Case report reviewed and verified MR. RIVERA Case Reviewing Official PART VIII - DIRECTIVE/CERTIFICATIONSECTION A - DIRECTIVE NONE SECTION B - CERTIFICATION Approval Authority:SPURGEON A. MOORE Colonel, U.S. Army President, Army Discharge Review Board EXHIBITS: A - Application for review of discharge C - Other B - Material submitted by applicant
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072271C070403
I certify that hereinafter is recorded the record of consideration of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The Board considered the following evidence: EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072273C070403
Chapter l0 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 a discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. It also noted that the characterization of service for this type of discharge is normally under other than honorable conditions and that the applicant was aware of that prior to requesting discharge. The Board,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072274C070403
On 15 December 1995, the separation authority directed that the applicant be discharged with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. The Board determined that the reason for discharge was proper and equitable and voted not to change it. EXHIBITS: A - Application for review of discharge C - Other B - Material submitted by applicant
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072285C070403
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: In addition, the honorable discharge certificate and other documents he provided with his application show his rank and grade as “Corporal, Grade Four.”
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072292C070403
The Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register shows that the 551 st Field Artillery Battalion served as an occupation force in Germany from 2 May to 29 September 1945. Consequently, these proceedings constitute a correction to item 11 of the applicant’s 6 November 1945 report of physical examination. This constitutes the only correction to item 11 of his 6 November 1945 report of physical examination; b. correcting the applicant’s 7 November 1945 report of separation to show...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072297C070403
Although not explained in the available records, the applicant’s commander at Fort Bragg also initiated a bar to reenlistment against him on 18 September 1973. He had used drugs and had been counseled by his chain of command, yet he had failed to submit to his drug problem with “Operation Awareness”, “Mental Hygiene” and “Quarter Ward.” While the Board recognizes that he did serve two tours in Vietnam, his record of service during his second tour and his conduct after returning from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072298C070403
The applicant requests that he be issued a DD Form 215, Correction of DD Form 214, awarding him the Purple Heart (PH). Army Regulation 600-8-22, Military Awards, provides, in pertinent part, that the Purple Heart is awarded for wounds sustained as a result of hostile action. It is evident from the applicant’s DA Form 20 and his separation physical examination that he was wounded in Vietnam on 7 June 1966.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072300C070403
The applicant’s military records show that he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 6 October 1965 for 2 years. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was wounded in action on 18 December 1966, while on a fire support mission in the RVN, and was treated for this injury at a military medical facility. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected to show that the individual concerned was awarded the Purple Heart as a result of being...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072301C070403
The applicant requests that his military records be corrected to reflect award of the Bronze Star Medal. An additional 1947 document, provided by the applicant, also indicates that in addition to the three awards of the Purple Heart, a Good Conduct Medal, and the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, already reflected on his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation), he was also awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge, World War II Victory Medal, Expert Infantryman...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072304C070403
Additionally, personnel with a bar to reenlistment who had completed over 18 years of service could apply for separation under the Voluntary Early Retirement Program (VERP). Title 10, United States Code, section 1293, implements the provisions of Public Law 102-484, dated 23 October 1992, which authorized a Temporary Early Retirement Authority (TERA). It also provided that an enlisted member with at least 15 years but less than 20 years could be retired for length of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072307C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and Air Medal (AM) for Valor be added to his separation document. NOTE : The Army Review Boards Agency, St. Louis, Missouri, will be requested to add the CIB, the Aircraft Crewman Badge, four bronze service stars to the applicant's Vietnam Service Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072310C070403
This certificate is also dated 13 June 1947. The applicant states that the Texas National Guard was mobilized on 10 October 1940, but as noted above, he took a short discharge and reenlisted in the Regular Army on 11 August 1941. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by issuing the applicant a certificate showing that he was honorably discharged from the Regular Army on 2 January 1946, and correcting his 2 January 1946 WD AGO Form 53-55 to show...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072314C070403
The applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 does not show the Good Conduct Medal or the Parachutist Badge with two bronze service stars as authorized awards. Evidence of record available to the Board shows the applicant was assigned to Company I, 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division during World War II. Evidence of record available to the Board shows that the applicant's unit, the 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment received occupation credit for Germany; therefore, he is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072319C070403
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show award of the Purple Heart and the Combat Infantryman Badge. There are no orders in the applicant’s service personnel records which show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. He served as an infantryman throughout his assignment in Vietnam; however, he was not awarded an infantry MOS.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072337C070403
The applicant also submitted a rebuttal to the Memorandum of Consideration, dated 29 January 2002, wherein the ABCMR denied him award of the Purple Heart. The staff of the Board is authorized to determine whether or not such evidence has been submitted. However, there is no evidence of record available to the Board which shows that the applicant sustained an enemy-related injury.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072340C070403
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. On 13 March 1997, the separation authority directed the applicant's separation with an uncharacterized discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072348C070403
In accordance with Army Regulation 15-185, the application and the available military records pertinent to the corrective action requested were reviewed to determine whether the application was filed within the time established by statute, and if not, whether it would be in the interest of justice to waive the failure to timely file. The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The applicant has not presented and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072355C070403
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Distinguished Service Medal, the Soldier’s Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Armed Forces Service Ribbon (correctly known as the Army Service Ribbon), the Presidential Unit Citation, the Aircraft Crewman Badge, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072356C070403
The applicant requests correction of item 12a (Date Entered Active Duty This Period) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he entered active duty on 21 October 1994; correction of item 12c (Net Active Service This Period) to show he served 5 years, 9 months and 2 days; correction of item 11 (Primary Specialty) to show he served in military occupational specialty (MOS) 13B (cannon crewmember) for 3 years and 6 months; and correction of item 13...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072364C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The Department of the Army IG did not have a record of his case. He did not appeal the 14 May 1996 Article 15 and there is no evidence that would appear to tie in this record of nonjudicial punishment with his IG complaint from November 1995.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072374C070403
The applicant states that, because of the medical condition that was discovered while he was on active duty, he should have been referred to a medical evaluation board (MEB). Army Regulation 635-40 governs the evaluation of physical fitness of soldiers who may be unfit to perform their military duties because of physical disability. Title 10, U. S. Code, section 1201, provides for the physical disability retirement of a Regular member (or Reserve Component member on active duty over 30...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072376C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a general discharge. He enlisted at age 17 on 4 November 1975, for a period of 3 years, training as an infantry indirect fire crewman and assignment to Fort Carson.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072379C070403
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: 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 | 2002072382C070403
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. On 6 May 1983, the applicant was recommended for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9, for drug abuse rehabilitation failure. The applicant was discharged on 27 May 1983.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072387C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 21 October 1971, the applicant’s commander notified him of recommended separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212, for unfitness. On 15 March 1972, the separation authority approved the board’s recommen-dation and directed that he be discharged with a UD, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212, for unfitness.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072391C070403
The applicant states that his discharge paper does not reflect award of the Purple Heart that he received in France. Paragraph 2-8b(5)(a) of this regulation states, in part, that “Frostbite or trench foot injuries” do not “qualify for award of the Purple Heart.” It is noted that the applicant was hospitalized for 55 days for a cold weather injury, and the Board did consider the possibility that the applicant had suffered a frostbite injury, which would entitle him to the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072394C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Service performed as an enlisted member in a Reserve Component other than a period of active duty is not creditable service. The applicant’s period of time in the DEP was not active service, nor is it creditable service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072396C070403
PROCEEDINGS BOARD DATE: 10 OCTOBER 2002 DOCKET NUMBER: AR2002072396 The applicant’s military records show that he was inducted into the Army on 2 November 1945 and was discharged on 14 March 1946 because of dependency. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned was awarded the Purple Heart as a result of being wounded in action in Korea on 23 February 1952; that he was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072400C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. 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. Chapter 10 of the regulation provides, in pertinent part, that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072405C070403
By letter dated 5 February 1946, the War Department informed the applicant he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. Army Regulation 600-8-22, dated 25 March 1995, in pertinent part, states: “(5) Examples of injuries or wounds which clearly do not qualify for award of the Purple Heart are as follows: (a) Frostbite or trench foot injuries.” It also states that the American Campaign Medal is awarded for service within the continental limits of the United States for an aggregate period of 1...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072406C070403
The applicant requests that his military records be corrected to show he was awarded the Purple Heart. The applicant states, in effect, that he is entitled to the Purple Heart for a friendly fire injury he received in combat in Vietnam. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072407C070403
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. There is sufficient evidence to show that the applicant was wounded on 31 October 1969, while serving as an infantryman in Vietnam, that he was treated by medical personnel and that he was awarded the Purple Heart for his wounds. The evidence of record also shows that he was awarded the ARCOM with “V” device...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072408C070403
As division administrative and leadership issues emerged through this rating period, it became apparent that this officer placed his well being ahead of that of his subordinates. This relief for cause report was directed based on [applicant's] inability to meet accepted professional officer standards as outlined in this report. In Part Ve, Comment on Potential, the rater stated that the applicant would best serve the Army Medical Department in positions not requiring management or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072410C070403
In effect, PERSCOM promotion officials opined that because the ROPMA prohibits the promotion of an officer prior to the approval of the list, and since the applicant’s promotion list was not approved by the President until 19 July 2000, which was the date established as his DOR, his request should be denied. Paragraph (b) states, in effect, that a RC officer who is recommended for promotion to the next higher grade by a selection board the first time they are considered for promotion and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072411C070403
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his rank as specialist four/pay grade E-4 instead of private first class/pay grade E-3. 11. Review of the available records and Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) does not reveal entitlement to any additional awards or decorations. There is no evidence of record available to the Board, and the applicant has provided no evidence, which shows that he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072412C070403
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general or medical discharge. He contended at that time that he simply could not adjust to military life, that he had been a good citizen since his discharge and that he did not want to lose his job or his new home because his employer discovered the type of discharge he received. The ADRB determined that he had been properly discharged and denied his request on 24 July 1974.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072419C070403
The applicant states that the only information submitted to the 2001 selection board were two officer evaluation reports (OER's). Based upon review by the Office of Promotions, Reserve Components, Total Army Personnel Command, the applicant’s official military personnel file (OMPF) contained a material error of missing documents when he was considered and non-selected by the 2001 CW3 Reserve Components Selection Board (RCSB). c. that all documents related to his now-voided non-selection...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072420C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 13 February 1976, his company commander initiated discharge proceedings under Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-37 (Expeditious Discharge Program). This program provided that an individual who had completed at least 6 months, but less than 36 months of active duty and who demonstrated (by poor attitude, lack of motivation, lack of self-discipline, inability to adapt...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072422C070403
Her current DD Form 214 shows her effective date of pay grade as 15 November 1999, the date she was laterally appointed to corporal (CPL/E-4), which was the same pay grade that was awarded on 1 April 1998. Item 12h of the applicant’s DD Form 214 shows her DOR as “1999 11 15.” The evidence of record shows that the applicant was promoted to SPC/E-4 with a DOR and effective date of 1 April 1998, and was laterally appointed to CPL with a DOR and effective date of 15 November 1999.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072428C070403
There are no orders in the applicant's service personnel records that support award of the Bronze Star Medal to the applicant. There are no orders available to the Board that show award of the Bronze Star Medal to the applicant. The applicant is entitled to the first award of the Good Conduct Medal for the period 27 July 1967 through 25 July 1969 based on completion of a period of qualifying service ending with termination of Federal military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072433C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The applicant’s WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Discharge – Honorable Discharge) shows that he was inducted into the Army on 17 March 1944. 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 | 2002072438C070403
This records review revealed no evidence in regard to the applicant’s SPD code assignment upon his separation in 1989. The evidence of record indicates that at the completion of his first period of service on 24 January 1989, the applicant was assigned a SPD code of JBK and a corresponding RE code of RE-3A. However, based on a review of the applicant’s record for his period of active duty service that ended on 16 June 1991, the Board finds no indication that the applicant was barred from,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072439C070403
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. It provided for award of the Purple Heart to any member of an Armed Force who was wounded or killed in any action against an enemy of the United States. Although the VA awarded the applicant service connection for residuals of shrapnel wounds to his left arm and left leg, the Rating Decision noted that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072440C070403
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 | 2002072445C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. His sentence included a dishonorable discharge, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, confinement at hard labor for 3 years and reduction to pay grade E-1. 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 | 2002072450C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The Court of Military Appeals denied his petition for a Grant of Review on 5 July 1978. 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: