ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073052C070403
The same regulation provides that the Bronze Service Star is based on qualifying service, for each campaign listed in Appendix B of this regulation and states that authorized Bronze Service Stars will be worn on the appropriate service medal. Evidence of record shows the applicant served in an armored cavalry unit while he was assigned in Vietnam, not an infantry unit, and served in MOS 11D a MOS not recognized for award of the CIB. That all of the Department of the Army records related to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073053C070403
A soldier on the TDRL must undergo a period medical examination and PEB evaluation at least once every 18 months to decide whether a change has occurred in the disability for which the soldier was temporarily retired. Title 10, United States Code, section 1203, provides for the physical disability separation of a member who has an impairment rated at less than 30 percent disabling. There is insufficient evidence to grant the applicant’s request for physical disability retirement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073055C070403
He stated that the reason he was making the request was that even though he completed the degree requirements for a baccalaureate degree prior to the date the 1999 DA RC CPT promotion selection board convened, his degree was not formally conferred until 19 November 2000. But, in fact the applicant had worked very hard to complete the civilian education requirement before the selection board convened and that the only reason a copy of the degree was not available to the promotion board was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073057C070403
However, in this case, the applicant could not be selected based on the fact his 2000 record did not reflect completion of the required military education requirements (WOAC) by the convene date of the board. The applicant submitted an Application for Correction of Military Records (DD Form 149) requesting a STAB due to a Code 11, OER missing from his 2001 file. However, pertinent regulations do not specify that an OER Code 11, Promotion Report is required for subsequent promotion...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073058C070403
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. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073060C070403
If the applicant is selected for promotion and does not complete the education in the required time his name will be removed from the board as a recommend for promotion. In pertinent part, Army Regulation 135-155 states that an officer who twice fails to be selected for promotion to captain, major, or lieutenant colonel will not again be considered for promotion and will be removed from an active status. If selected for promotion and the applicant does not complete the education in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073061C070403
PROCEEDINGS BOARD DATE: 17 SEPTEMBER 2002 DOCKET NUMBER: AR2002073061 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. 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, the Army Good Conduct Medal, and the Republic of Korea...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073070C070403
PROCEEDINGS BOARD DATE: 3 October 2002 DOCKET NUMBER: AR2002073070 The applicant submits copies of documents which show that he was awarded the Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Silver Star and BSM. These documents include General Orders Number 199, 1 st Aviation Brigade, dated 24 August 1966, which awarded the applicant the BSM; and a letter from Headquarters, US Army Vietnam (USARV), dated 22 November 1966, which states that the Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Silver Star, awarded to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073071C070403
On 16 December 1981, he was commissioned as a US Army Reserve (USAR) second lieutenant from the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program at Northeastern State University. This provisions does not result in increased pay, retired or retainer pay, before 23 September 1996, the date of enactment. In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as recommended below.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073073C070403
On 15 April 1996, the Army Recruiting Command Surgeon indicated she was medically disqualified, but granted the applicant a medical waiver for her history of asthma with a physical profile of 211111B. It was also noted by members of the MMRB that she had this medical condition prior to military service. It also provides for the physical disability retirement of a member who has at least 20 years of service or a disability rated at least 30 percent.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073074C070403
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. His record should be corrected to show that he was wounded in action on 6 June 1944. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned was wounded in action against the enemy on 6 June 1944 in Normandy, France; that he was awarded the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073075C070403
The applicant's DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) does not show award of the Purple Heart in 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized). There is no military medical record that shows the applicant was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action during service in Southwest Asia. Based on the foregoing, the Board determined that the applicant was not wounded as a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073076C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, correction of appropriate military records to show a reentry eligibility (RE) code which would allow reenlistment. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073077C070403
In the processing of this case, the United States Total Army Personnel Command, St. Louis, Missouri, provided an advisory opinion from the Office of Promotions, Reserve Components, Special Actions Branch, recommending that the applicant's request be denied. AGR officers who are selected for promotion by a mandatory promotion board, but who are not assigned to a position in the higher grade will be promoted on the date of assignment/attachment to a higher graded position or the day after...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073080C070403
Title 10 USC §3911 states that the Secretary of the Army may, upon the officer's request, retire a regular or reserve commissioned officer who has at least 20 years of service, at least 10 of which have been active service as a commissioned officer. DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law and regulations, and advisory opinion, it is concluded: Under the laws and regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073081C070403
The applicant requests that his DA Form 1059 (Service School Academic Evaluation Report), dated 27 June 1997, for the period 1 to 27 June 1997, be removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF), or be transferred to his Restricted (R) fiche, of his OMPF. The applicant's DA Form 1059, dated 27 June 1997, for the period 1 to 27 June 1997, was properly filed on the Performance (P) fiche of his OMPF in accordance with applicable regulations. __mp___ ___ho__ __cp___ GRANT AS STATED IN...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073082C070403
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 available record does not contain any medical evidence. On 17 January 1977, as a result of a record review, the ADRB denied the applicant’s request for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073085C070403
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. The Board is of the opinion that the applicant wasn't awarded the Good Conduct Medal because of an administrative oversight. e. adding the PH, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm, four bronze service stars for wear on his already awarded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073088C070403
On 9 June 1960, the unit commander requested the applicant be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206, based on his conviction by civil authorities and sentence of more than a year in confinement. Paragraph 33 of the regulation provided, in pertinent part, that members convicted by civil authorities would be considered for separation. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations – Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 3-7 provides that an honorable discharge is a separation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073093C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT STATES : Nothing further and submits no additional evidence in support of his case. On the same day his unit commander initiated action to separate the applicant with a GD under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-31, the Expeditious Discharge Program (EDP).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073095C070403
The applicant’s military records show that he was a member of the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) and had completed 20 years of qualifying service for retired pay effective 3 March 1997. However, the opinion recommended granting the applicant's request. It provides that a soldier who has accrued 20 years of qualifying service for retired pay must earn 50 points annually to be retained in an active status or be discharged or transferred to the Retired Reserve when requested by the soldier.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073097C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The report of medical examination he received prior to entry on active duty shows that he had no medical problems. His discharge examination shows that he had conditions warranting a medical discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073100C070403
In effect, the applicant requests that his military record be corrected to show that he was promoted to first lieutenant. That certificate also shows his grade as second lieutenant. Accordingly, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant’s records to show that he was separated on 14 March 1946 in the grade of first lieutenant .
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073104C070403
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 honorable. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073105C070403
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 | 2002073110C070403
However, his service personnel records indicate that on 10 February 1966 he was awarded the Air Medal with Eleventh Oak Leaf Cluster with “V” Device for heroism while participating in aerial flight in the Republic of Vietnam on 10 and 11 July 1964 and on 12 August 1964. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073111C070403
Item 41, Awards and Decorations, of the DA Form 20, is void of an entry showing the applicant's entitlement to award of the Purple Heart. To be awarded the Purple Heart, the applicant would have to show that he was wounded and that: (1) the wound was the result of hostile action; (2) the wound required medical treatment; and (3) the medical treatment was made a matter of official record. The Board notes that the only substantiated/supported wound that the applicant sustained is not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073123C070403
Current promotion policy specifies that promotion reconsideration by a Standby Advisory Board (STAB) and/or Special Selection Board (SSB) may only be based on erroneous non-consideration or material error that existed in the record at the time of consideration. The Board notes the applicant's contention that his DOR's for CPT and LTC should be adjusted based on his CSC awarded at appointment. Since his DOR for MAJ has been corrected to 6 June 1991, he is also eligible for promotion...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073126C070403
The Board considered the following evidence: He provides three letters of support dated 4 March, 18 April, and 23 April 2002; the court document showing his case was dismissed without prejudice; the Department of the Army Suitability Evaluation Board (DASEB) packet; and his HQDA QMP bar to reenlistment appeal packet as supporting evidence. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by transferring the GOMOR issued to the applicant on 15 January 1997,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073130C070403
APPLICANT STATES : In effect, that the members of the 2001 Sergeant First Class Promotion Selection Board were prejudiced in their decision to deny him promotion because of an erroneous reenlistment eligibility code of "9X" in Item A11 of his Enlisted Record Brief (ERB). In support of his application, the applicant submitted the following documents: 1) definition of 9X code; 2) ERB, dated 16 May 2001, with 9X code, forwarded to FY2001 SFC Promotion Selection Board; 3) ERB, dated 18 April...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073132C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. It noted that the applicant could have been promoted on 1 November 2001 but that the command had made no such request. DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law and regulations, and advisory opinion, it is concluded:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073133C070403
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the second and third award of the Army Achievement Medal, the Armed Forces Service Medal, and the "United Nations Preventive Deployment (UNPREDEP) Force Medal." The Board noted the applicant's request for correction of his records to show award of the UNPREDEP Force Medal. Although the applicant was presented a certificate for award of the UNPREDEP Force Medal, this award has...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073135C070403
The applicant’s DD Forms 214 with effective dates of 27 January 1970 and 11 January 1978 show the Vietnam Service Medal as an authorized award. The applicant’s DD Forms 214 with effective dates of 27 January 1970 and 11 January 1978 show the Vietnam Service Medal as an authorized award. However, evidence of record shows the applicant participated in two campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which are not correctly shown by award of two bronze service stars for wear on his Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073138C070403
In his 5 April 2002 request [which was closed without action on 8 May 2002 by the Army Review Boards Agency in St. Louis because of insufficient records], the applicant states that he entered the USAFFE (United States Army Forces Far East) on 9 January 1942 and reverted to an inactive status on 25 March 1946. The military records available to this Board are those submitted by the applicant. On the same date, President of the United States … issued a Military Order which called the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073140C070403
PROCEEDINGS BOARD DATE: 17 September 2002 DOCKET NUMBER: AR2002073140 The applicant states that he is entitled to credit for participation in three battles and campaigns while assigned to Battery C, 556 th Antiaircraft Artillery, Automatic Weapons Battalion during World War (WW) II. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned was awarded two bronze service stars to be worn on his European-African-Middle Eastern...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073141C070403
He was returned to Fort Myer on 11 October and on 13 October 1978, the suspended portion of his punishment for the NJP imposed on 27 July 1978 was vacated and he was reduced to the pay grade of E-3. On 9 January 1979, the applicant’s commander initiated action to separate the applicant from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-31 and the Expeditious Discharge Program (EDP). Soldiers had to consent to separation under this program in order for commanders...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073143C070403
He also requests correction of records to show he completed the Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course (BNCOC), the "Funds Clerk Course" and to show that he was awarded the Air Assault Badge. In support of his application, he submits a copy of his DD Form 214; his GED official report; two GED diplomas; orders awarding him the Air Assault Badge; a Certificate of Training from the Air Assault School; his diploma from the Chaplain Assistant BNCOC; his Verification of Military Experience and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073144C070403
He first enlisted in the Army in 1962, at the age of 20, and served on active duty honorably for nearly 3 years until 1965, at which time he received an early out to attend college. In October 1984, he was promoted to SSG/E-6 and served honorably in that rank and pay grade until 1988, at which time he had two misdemeanor incidents that resulted in his being reduced two ranks and pay grades. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant held the rank and pay grade of PFC/E-3 on the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073146C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On the same day his commander recommended that the applicant be discharged for the good of the service and issued an UOTHC discharge. On 20 November 1981, the Army Discharge Review Board denied his request for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073150C070403
The applicant’s military records show that she enlisted in the Army Reserve for 8 years on 28 May 1993 for training as a signal specialist and assignment to a Reserve unit. The applicant's unit commander has stated that he would like her to remain a member of his unit and it would be appropriate to allow for her reenlistment through an antedated reenlistment contract for 6 years effective 30 April 2002. c. executing the necessary reenlistment documents, antedated to 30 April 2002, to show...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073160C070403
He had served 2 years of total active service and was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Parachutist Badge, the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM), the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal. The evidence of record clearly shows that the Purple Heart was awarded to the applicant for his injuries in Vietnam on 9 January 1967. RECOMMENDATION: That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073176C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 11 August 1977, the applicant was discharged, in pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service with a discharge UOTHC. There is no evidence to show that the charges were dropped for any reason other than to allow him to administratively separate in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073181C070403
United States Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, General Orders Number 3889, dated 18 July 1970, show the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 11 February 1970. However, evidence of record shows the applicant received two awards of the Silver Star. However, evidence of record shows the applicant participated in seven campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which are not correctly shown by award of one silver service star and two bronze service stars...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073182C070403
The applicant states that he received the Purple Heart for wounds received on 10 June 1969 in Vietnam; however, it is not shown on his DD Form 214. The applicant’s DD Form 214 with an effective date of 28 July 1970 does not show the Purple Heart as an authorized award. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073188C070403
His DD Form 214, signed by the applicant, reflects that he was honorably discharged on 4 January 1952, at the rank of private. Records also reveal that the applicant was a member of the 23 rd Infantry Regiment when it was cited for award of the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this unit award. Once the Department of the Air Force has authorized the Korean War Service Medal, the applicant may apply to the Army Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073190C070403
In support of his application, he submits a copy of his separation document (DD Form 214). In accordance with the regulation in effect at the time of the applicant’s discharge, the active duty rank a member held on the date of separation would be entered in Item 3 of the DD Form 214. While the Board does not question the veracity of the applicant’s claim that he was promoted two weeks prior to his separation, the only evidence available to it during this review was the applicant’s...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073191C070403
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: A review of the applicant’s records fails to show that any of the individuals who submitted letters of support were in his chain of command at the time the GOMOR was imposed.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073193C070403
The applicant states, in effect, that his enlistment contract erroneously shows that he enlisted in the Army for 8 years. The MFR from USAREC dated 6 May 2002 confirms that the DD Form 4/3 is incorrect and should be corrected to reflect his term of enlistment as 3 years. RECOMMENDATION : That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by amending the enlistment contract (DD Form 4/3) of the individual concerned to show that he enlisted in the Regular Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073194C070403
The applicant requests that his enlistment contract be corrected to show that he enlisted in the Army for 5 years. He further requests that his of Home of Record (HOR) street name be corrected on his enlistment contract. The applicant states, in effect, that his enlistment contract erroneously shows that he enlisted in the Army for 4 years and that his HOR street name should be reflected as “MARTER” instead of “MORTER”.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073195C070403
The applicant states, in effect, that his enlistment contract erroneously shows that he enlisted in the Army for 8 years. The MFR from USAREC dated 8 May 2002 confirms that the DD Form 4/3 is incorrect and should be corrected to reflect his term of enlistment as 4 years. RECOMMENDATION : That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by amending the enlistment contract (DD Form 4/3) of the individual concerned to show that he enlisted in the Regular Army...