ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072600C070403
However, it finds he has provided insufficient evidence to show that he should have been medically retired by reason of physical disability or that he should be reconsidered for promotion because he was forced to retire. Consequently, since the individual's medical condition, although not considered medically unfitting for military service at the time of processing for separation, discharge or retirement, may be sufficient to qualify the individual for DVA benefits based on an evaluation by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072601C070403
This regulation further shows that the applicant's major command, the 11 th Air Calvary Regiment, was awarded the Valorous Unit Award (VUA) during the time the applicant was assigned. The applicant held an infantry MOS and served as a rifleman in a cavalry unit during a time when that unit was awarded the VUA. Also, the applicant is entitled to the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm, four bronze service stars to his Vietnam Service Medal, and the VUA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072607C070403
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 more favorable discharge. On 2 March 1978, his counsel submitted a request in the applicant’s behalf, requesting that his request for discharge be withdrawn.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072610C070403
The Board considered the following evidence: The Army Discharge Review Board had denied his request for an upgraded discharge on 6 February 1980 (not 1988). That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the applicant was eligible for a complete and unconditional separation from the military service at the time of his honorable discharge on 28 April 1970.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072611C070403
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: While the Board understands the applicant’s desire to now record his correct last name in the separation documents in question, it finds no evidence that suggests that the applicant has or would suffer any injury or injustice as a result of the Army maintaining these documents as they were correctly prepared at...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072618C070403
The applicant requests that the Declination of Continued Service Statement (DCSS), DA Form 4991-R, be removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The applicant’s military records show that he enlisted in the Regular Army on 27 February 1990 and has had continuous service since. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by removing the DA Form 4991-R dated 9 November 2000 from the applicant’s OMPF.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072619C070403
The applicant was issued a DD Form 215, Correction to DD Form 214, on 20 July 1992 which added the Expert Infantryman Badge, the Southwest Asia Service Medal with 2 bronze service stars, the Kuwait Liberation Medal, and the Overseas Service Ribbon. The applicant was issued a second DD Form 215 on 5 February 2002 which added his PH and ARCOM. b. issuing to him a new DD Form 214 which contains the CIB, the KLM (SA) and the KLM (K), along with the awards contained on his other two DD Forms 215.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072620C070403
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that the Academic Evaluation Report (AER), dated 16 December 1998, reflecting his relief from the unit supply specialist Advanced Noncommissioned Officer Course (ANCOC), Class Number 1-99, be removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The evidence of records confirms that the applicant had a hearing before an administrative separation board subsequent to the AER reflecting his relief from the ANCOC based on a positive urinalysis. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072622C070403
Because a record APFT taken within 60 days of attendance was required for him to attend the ANCOC, he took the APFT on 3 June 1999, and he failed the 2 mile run portion of the test, which resulted in his failure of the record APFT. The applicant concluded his reinstatement request to PERSCOM by commenting that the Baltimore Recruiting Command, his unit, failed him and the Army by failing to abide by Army regulations, policies, and procedures. The Board also finds no evidence to show that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072623C070403
The applicant states that his DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). Once the Korean War Service Medal has been authorized by the Department of the Air Force, the applicant may apply to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records to add this foreign award to his DD Form 214. In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as recommended below.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072626C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He requested that he be given a general discharge. The ADRB reviewed his medical records and noted that the applicant had been seen for a history of knee problems, both on the day of his injury and for a period of 9 months.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072632C070403
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: On 28 February 1980, the applicant was discharged, in pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of service with a discharge UOTHC. On 14 August 1981, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant’s request for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072634C070403
The applicant requests that the Purple Heart be included in his records. When the Department of the Air Force authorizes the Korean War Service Medal, the applicant may apply to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records to add this foreign unit award to his DD Form 214. The Board also notes that the applicant’s service in Korea during the Korean Conflict entitles him to receive the Korean War Service Medal; however, the applicant must apply to the Department of the Air Force to be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072635C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He is asking for an upgrade of his discharge based on his good behavior since being discharge. On 19 November 1997, the Army Board for Correction of Military Records previously denied the applicant’s request for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072636C070403
The applicant's military records show he enlisted in the US Army Reserve (USAR) on 23 August 1999, under the ROTC scholarship Cadet Program with prior military service. It stated that the applicant was disenrolled from the ROTC Program on 9 November 2002, under the provisions of Army Regulation 145-1, paragraph 3-43a(1). Public Law 92-453 authorizes the waiver of erroneous payments of pay and allowances to former members or civilian employees.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072637C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD Form 214, be amended to reflect his time as a cadet at the U. S. Military Academy. The version in effect at the time, dated 1 July 1981, paragraph 1.4a(3) stated that a DD Form 214 would be prepared for each cadet of the U. S. Military Academy who fails to graduate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072638C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The applicant was discharged under Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, commission of a serious offense, with an under other than honorable conditions characterization of service and an RE-4. The member's separation is characterized as "honorable";
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072639C070403
In 1972, he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) requesting that his discharge be upgraded to either an honorable discharge by reason of hardship or medical disability. The ADRB determined that there was no evidence of error or injustice in his case and denied his application on 7 August 1972. The ADRB also determined that he had been apprehended by civil authorities after both periods of AWOL and that he had not submitted his application for hardship discharge as he asserted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072640C070403
At the applicant’s request, the National Personnel Records Center had issued to him on 2 April 2002, all of the awards to which he was determined to be entitled, which included the Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal, in addition to the awards previously mentioned. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was wounded in action in Korea on 22 April 1951, and is entitled to the Purple Heart for that wound. Once the Department of the Air Force has authorized the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072641C070403
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 of record available to the Board, and the applicant has provided no evidence, which shows that he was wounded as a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072643C070403
The Board also noted that the applicant authenticated his discharge document which shows that he was not awarded the Purple Heart. Based on the foregoing, there is no basis for granting award of the Purple Heart in this case. The applicant’s DD Form 214, with a separation date of 14 June 1983, shows the Vietnam Service Medal as an authorized award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072652C070403
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 | 2002072655C070403
The applicant requests correction of his records to show the second award of the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star Medal. In support of his application, he submits a copy of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation), his Honorable Discharge Certificate, a record of hospitalization, and a newspaper article. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show the Bronze Star Medal based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072658C070403
On 1 August 2001, he was honorably discharged from the ALARNG and was transferred to the United States Army Reserve Control Group (Retired) in the rank of CW3, where he remained as a CW3 until he attained retirement eligibility at age 60 in January 2002 and was retired in the rank of 1LT, the highest grade he held successfully. The determination that the highest grade satisfactorily held by the applicant was 1LT (0-2) is correct; however, it is unjust in that it may deprive him, and will...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072661C070403
He also stated that he was transferred to the Retired Reserve due to a medical disqualification. The applicant had not done so. Army Regulation 140-111 (U. S. Army Reserve Reenlistment Program), Table 2-1, states that soldiers must meet Army weight standards and have a current (within five years) qualifying military physical to be reenlisted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072663C070403
The Board considered the following evidence: The applicant submitted an application to the Army Grade Determination Board (AGRDB) requesting advancement to the rank and pay grade of MSG/E-8 on the Retired List. 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 | 2002072665C070403
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. Army Regulation 635-200...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072666C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The discharge authority approved the recommendation and directed that the applicant be discharged for misconduct, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c. The applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board and was denied any relief by that board's decision dated 1 November 1994.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072669C070403
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 applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board’s 15-year statute of limitations. However, they are not supported by the evidence submitted with his application or the evidence of record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072670C070403
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: The uncharacterized nature of the discharge is commensurate with the applicant's overall record of military service and entry level status.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072671C070403
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's records do not contain any indication that the applicant's service was anything but exemplary. a. showing that the individual concerned was awarded the PH;
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072675C070403
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. Before initiating action to separate the applicant, the command ensured the applicant was appropriately counseled about noted deficiencies which could lead to separation. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072677C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. At the time of the separation physical examination, competent medical authority determined that the applicant was then medically fit for retention or appropriate separation. The applicant’s claim that he now has PTSD because of his experiences in Vietnam is not supported by any evidence in his record, nor has the applicant submitted any evidence thereof.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072678C070403
The applicant’s DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) does not show award of the Purple Heart in item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized). There are no orders in the applicant’s service personnel records which show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing the individual concerned was awarded the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072679C070403
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that his military records be corrected to show his correct rank; that he be given back pay and bonus money; and that the reason for his discharge be changed from locally imposed bar to reenlistment to medical discharge. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: The DD Form 214 issued to and authenticated by the applicant with his signature on the date of his separation, confirms that the authority for his discharge was chapter 16, Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072692C070403
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 that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statue of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072695C070403
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. 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 | 2002072697C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The appropriate authority (a major general) approved his request on 15 July 1980 and directed that he be discharged under other than honorable conditions. A condition of submitting such a request is that the individual concerned must admit guilt to the charges against them or of a lesser included offense which authorizes the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072699C070403
The Board noted that all medical authorities present at the time of the applicant’s treatment and hospitalization determined that his injuries were the result of an accident and that he was a non-battle casualty. Records show that the applicant participated in the Normandy Campaign. Based on the applicant’s “Continental Service” of more than one year, the applicant is entitled to award of the American Campaign Ribbon and correction of his records to show this service ribbon.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072702C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that his records be corrected to eliminate any reference to his AWOL (absence without leave), assault on a NCO (noncommissioned officer) and “further rehabilitative efforts.” He also requests, in effect, upgrade of his discharge to honorable. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations – Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 3-7 provides that an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072705C070403
APPLICANT STATES : That the Office of Promotions, Reserve Components, granted him a military educational waiver and submitted his promotion package to a special selection board (SSB). In a memorandum dated 22 April 2002 to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records, the applicant stated that on 15 November 2001, he was granted a military education wavier for criteria year 2001 and based on the granting of this waiver, his military record was scheduled to go before an SSB for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072706C070403
The applicant's time in the Delayed Entry/Enlistment Program does count towards completion of his statutory service obligation and that information is correctly recorded on his separation document in the date his reserve obligation terminated (25 July 2001). In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as recommended below. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing in item 12c of the applicant's separation document...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072707C070403
PERSCOM officials indicate that the applicant was conditionally promoted on 14 October 1999, and that this promotion was later revoked based on his failure to attend a scheduled ANCOC class due to a FLAG action based on his failure of a record APFT. The Army’s ANCOC general attendance policy outlined by the PERSCOM NCOES branch states, in pertinent part, that is currently no deadline in determining when the soldier must attend ANCOC. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072711C070403
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 | 2002072712C070403
The applicant’s military records show that he enlisted in the Army for three years on 1 April 1968, completed training, and was assigned to an engineer company in Germany as a power boat operator. His 10 December 1970 report of medical examination does not reflect any wounds, and the Vietnam casualty roster does not list him as having been wounded. He is entitled to award of the Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze service stars (one for each campaign).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072715C070403
The applicant states that he reenlisted on 17 May 2000. The applicant’s military records show that he entered the Delayed Entry Program on 23 July 1997 and enlisted in the Regular Army on 1 October 1997. However, for soldiers who have previously reenlisted without being issued a DD Form 214 and are separated with any characterization of service except “Honorable,” then “Continuous Honorable Active Service From” (first day of service for which DD Form 214 was not issued) Until” (date before...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072716C070403
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: The applicant should not have been enlisted in the Army as he so states, as evidenced by his discharge with less than one month of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072717C070403
He also requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). APPLICANT STATES : That he was given a general discharge after the accident wherein he shot and killed another soldier. On 22 February 1971, the applicant was discharged, with a general discharge under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072720C070403
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that his alleged ROTC scholarship debt in the amount of $8225.00 be cancelled. The PMS informed him that he could request a hearing by a board of officers or an investigating officer, or that he could waive his right to a hearing. In a 22 March 2001 legal review of the report of investigation pertaining to the recoupment obligation of the applicant, the Office of The Judge Advocate General found that the evidence supported the finding that the applicant was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072725C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The applicant’s Personnel Qualification Record part II, DA Form 2-1, shows his enlistment rank and grade of Specialist, E-4 with a date of rank of 17 November 1997. On 3 January 2001, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) considered the applicant’s request to upgrade his discharge.