ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073196C070403
On 17 April 2001, the MP-EPP Manager responded to the request stating that the request was denied. In the applicant's case, he will be eligible to be considered during the January 2002 board. A response was received from the NGB IG, which determined that the applicant was entitled to a STAB since his records were not submitted and was considered to be a material error.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073217C070403
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: NOTE: The Army Review Boards Agency in St. Louis is requested to correct the applicant’s records to show award of the World War II Victory Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073220C070403
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that the rank, birth date, net service, and reentry (RE) code listed on his 25 August 1978 separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: 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 | 2002073223C070403
APPLICANT STATES : He was originally scheduled to attend ANCOC on 9 January 2000. 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: While the applicant has stated that two training seats that were reserved for him by the AR-PERSCOM were cancelled, he has not provided any documentation to substantiate his claim that his training seat...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073224C070403
There are no orders in the applicant’s service personnel records which show that he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal or the Air Medal. In the absence of a recommendation for award of the Bronze Star Medal to the applicant, or 1st Infantry Division General Orders awarding him the Bronze Star Medal, there is insufficient basis for this Board to correct the applicant's records to show award of the Bronze Star Medal. In the absence of a recommendation for award of the Air Medal to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073226C070403
On 30 April 1974, nonjudicial punishment was imposed against the applicant for using provoking words toward a specialist five and for being derelict in the performance of his duties. The facts and circumstances surrounding the applicant’s discharge are not contained in the available records; however, his records show that he was discharged on 22 May 1975 with an undesirable discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service. The Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073229C070403
It further indicated that by law, members who are retired by reason of physical disability are placed on the Retired List in the rank and pay grade they would have obtained had it not been for the disability. Further, the USAPDA advisory opinion confirms that it authorized the applicant’s placement on the Retired List as a SFC/E-7. By law, members retiring for physical disability should be retired in the rank to which they would have been promoted had it not been for the disability.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073241C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The applicant’s contentions have been noted by the Board; however, his contention is not supported by the evidence of record and he has failed to show through the evidence submitted or the evidence of record that he was issued the wrong separation and RE code at the time of his separation. The separation authority provided by the applicant is not the separation authority...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073255C070403
The DD Form 214 reflects that he was awarded the Purple Heart, the National Defense Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, and the Korean Service Medal with 2 Bronze Service Stars. However, neither the award of the Purple Heart or the applicant's DD Form 214 provide evidence that he was assigned an infantry MOS or assigned to an infantry unit. Once the Department of the Air Force has authorized the Korean War Service Medal, the applicant may apply to the Army Board for Correction...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073256C070403
The DD Form 214 dated 24 December 1969, issued to the applicant on the date of his separation from the Army lists a SSAN in Item 3 (Social Security Number) which shows the ninth digit as a “0”. However, the Board finds that there is insufficient evidence to support awarding the applicant the CMB. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case for the individual concerned be corrected by amending the entry contained in Item 3 (Social Security Number) by changing the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073261C070403
There are no orders in the applicant’s service personnel records which show that he was awarded the Air Medal. There are no orders in the applicant’s service personnel records which awarded the applicant the Air Medal. Based on the foregoing, the Board determined that there was insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Air Medal in this case, particularly since there was no evidence of a recommendation for award of the Air Medal and the applicant did not serve in an infantry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073274C070403
There is no evidence available to the Board which shows the applicant was authorized to accept or to wear a personal award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm. There are no orders in the applicant's personnel records which show he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, and there is no evidence that he was recommended for award of the Distinguished Flying Cross. U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation Number 672-2 provided for processing of foreign awards and decorations...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073275C070403
There are no orders in the applicant’s service personnel records which show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. Evidence of record shows that the applicant was awarded an infantry MOS. However, evidence of record shows the applicant participated in one campaign during his assignment in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073278C070403
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 his military records to show award of the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 23 February 1945. In support of his application, he submits a letter, dated 22 April 2002; a personal account of his injury; an eyewitness statement, dated 16 August 2001; a letter, dated 16 October 2001, from his physician; a copy of his WD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073280C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The applicant states that evidence to support his request exist. NOTE: The Army Review Boards Agency Support Division, St. Louis, is requested to administratively correct the records of the individual concerned by showing that he was awarded the World War II Victory Medal, three Bronze Service Stars and the Arrowhead Device to be worn on his Asiatic-Pacific Campaign...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073284C070403
The applicant states that he was wounded in the right thigh in Korea on 25 July 1950. Once the Department of the Air Force has authorized the Korean War Service Medal, 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 Combat Infantryman Badge, the National Defense...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073286C070403
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. 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 DO Form 214. A search of unit historical records and Surgeon General of the Army hospital records failed to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073290C070403
It would be compassionate to correct his records to show that he elected to participate in the RCSBP for spouse only coverage, option B (since it was his intent to have the SBP coverage effective upon his reaching age 60), full base amount. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing the FSM elected to participate in the RCSBP on 1 March 1997 for spouse only coverage, option B, full base amount by completing and returning the DD Form 1883 to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073293C070403
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be awarded 4 years [entry grade] constructive service credit for his education, authorized back pay and that he be considered for promotion to captain by a special promotion selection board. The applicant states, in effect, that with a qualifying doctoral degree in clinical psychology he is entitled to 4 years constructive service credit. The applicant’s military records show that he was appointed an Army Reserve (USAR) second lieutenant with a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073295C070403
APPLICANT REQUESTS: The removal of an officer evaluation report (OER) from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF), reappointment as a commissioned officer, and promotion to the rank of major, effective 10 August 2000. The applicant was counseled concerning the reason for his relief and was given a copy of the Army Regulation 15-6 investigation report that was used as the basis for his relief. He stated that the applicant does not have promotion potential and that the report complied...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073296C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 20 November 1981, the applicant submitted a letter requesting that he be REFRAD on 31 May 1982, and placed on the Retired List in the rank of CW3 on 1 June 1982. The retired grade authorized the applicant in these orders was CW3.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073298C070403
He lists those awards as the Purple Heart, the Army Commendation Medal, Bronze Star Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Army Reserve Component Overseas Training Ribbon, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Republic of Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation, Valorous Unit Award, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm, and Republic of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073300C070403
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: The new DD Form 214 issued to the applicant subsequent to the ADRB action confirms that the authority for his discharge was changed to paragraph 5-3, Army Regulation 635-200, and the narrative reason for his discharge was changed to Secretarial Authority. Therefore, since the applicant has failed to provide any further evidence of error or sufficiently mitigating factors, the Board concludes that RE-4 code assigned at separation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073302C070403
Although the applicant’s medical records do show that he injured the middle finger of his left hand in March 1970, those medical records do not indicate any medical condition incurred while entitled to receive basic pay which was so severe as to render the applicant medically unfit for retention on active duty. The Army must find unfitness for duty at the time of separation before a member may be medically retired or separated. The medical evidence of record indicates that the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073306C070403
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show that he was honorably discharged and that his social security account number (SSAN) and date of entry are incorrect. The applicant’s military records show that he enlisted in the Army on 25 March 1969 and was honorably separated on 28 April 1970, in pay grade E-3, for the purpose of reenlisting on 29 April 1970. The Board notes that the applicant was almost 21 years of age at the time of his application for discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073308C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 25 November 1974, the applicant was discharged, in pay grade E-1, with a discharge under other than honorable conditions, under the above-cited regulation. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations – Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 3-7 provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073309C070403
Accordingly, he was discharged under honorable conditions on 28 March 1963, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-209, due to a character and behavior disorder. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned was separated from the service with an Honorable Discharge Certificate on 28 March 1963. That the Department issued to him an Honorable Discharge Certificate from the Army of the United States, dated 28...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073312C070403
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. For those who elected to earn a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073313C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 4 January 1988, the Army Discharge Review Board denied his request for an upgrade of his discharge. The approving authority granted the applicant leniency upon his discharge from the Regular Army when his reason for separation was changed from misconduct-spouse abuse to misconduct-pattern of misconduct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073314C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Although not in the available records, the evidence shows that after consulting with legal counsel, the applicant voluntarily submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. On 31 January 1974, the unit commander requested revocation of the approved Chapter 10...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073315C070403
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 honorable. On 27 November 1961, the applicant’s resignation in lieu of elimination was accepted by the Department of the Army and a general discharge was directed, effective 1 December 1961.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073317C070403
On 15 August 1996, the applicant completed a separation physical and was found qualified for separation. He was given an RE code of 4. There is no evidence of Government error in this case; the applicant was given the correct RE code of 4 at the time based upon his reason for separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073318C070403
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 applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge on 28 March 1980.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073320C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 12 November 1997, his commander advised him that he was initiating action to discharge him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, based on his pattern of misconduct and of his rights. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations – Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 3-7 provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073322C070403
The DVA rating decision, dated 23 February 2000, does not indicate that the applicant’s medical records show he was wounded or treated for wounds. However, his records do not show award of the Bronze Star Medal. The rating decision also does not state that service medical records were available to support evidence of wounds or treatment of wounds.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073323C070403
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. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The FSM’s military records were lost or destroyed in the National Personnel Records Center fire of 1973. The Board is empathetic with the family, but concludes that the FSM's less than honorable record of service does not provide a basis for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073324C070403
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. The applicant is also entitled to award of the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation, the United Nations Service Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073327C070403
When the Korean War Service Medal is 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 unit award to his DD Form 214. Once the Department of the Air Force has authorized the Korean War Service Medal, the applicant may apply to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records to add this foreign award to his DD Form 214. b. showing he was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 8...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073328C070403
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: The FBI report shows that the applicant had been arrested in November 1963 for indecent exposure and in September 1966 for disturbing the peace and making obscene phone calls. On 13 December 1966, he was discharged with an undesirable discharge by reason of misconduct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073329C070403
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 general discharge. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records are temporary records prepared at the time of his separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073330C070403
Personnel awarded the Korean Service Medal automatically establish eligibility for award of the United Nations Service Medal. 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 Army Good Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073332C070403
There are no entries concerning trench feet or frostbite. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, for award of the POW Medal. The definitions and causes of trench foot and frostbite are very similar.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073334C070403
Army Regulation 135-180 states in paragraph 2-3, that a 20-Year Letter will be issued to the Reserve Component soldier within 1 year after they complete 20 years of qualifying service for retirement. It would now be in the interest of justice and equity to revoke his discharge and correct the applicant's records to show that he has attained 20 years of qualifying service for retirement at age 60 and transferring him to the Retired Reserve. d. by correcting his records to show that he has...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073338C070403
There are no orders in the records available to the Board which show the Bronze Star Medal was awarded to the applicant. Based on his award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, the applicant is entitled to award of the Bronze Star Medal and correction of his records to show this award. DISCHARGE REASONBOARD DECISION(NC, GRANT , DENY, GRANT PLUS)REVIEW AUTHORITYMR SCHNEIDERISSUES 1.107.0000.00002.3.4.5.6.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073345C070403
The Board considered the following evidence: The applicant requests that his Enlisted Record and Report of Separation, WD AGO Form 53-55, be amended to show he was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), the Bronze Star Medal (BSM), and any other awards to which he is entitled; that it be amended to show he was wounded in the Philippines; and that it be amended to show he attended radio school. The evidence of record shows the applicant was wounded in action and was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073346C070403
There are no orders in the applicant’s service personnel records which show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. The letter from the National Personnel Records Center stated essentially that a search of official military records failed to produce any evidence that the applicant received any wounds as a result of hostile action and that, in the absence of such evidence, a Purple Heart cannot be authorized. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073349C070403
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: In addition, there is no evidence of record showing that he ever applied for a hardship discharge; and even if he had, the Board finds this factor is not sufficiently mitigating to warrant the requested relief. The evidence of record shows the applicant was separated for unfitness and reduced to the lowest enlisted grade based on an extensive history of misconduct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073351C070403
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: It states, in effect, that the active duty grade of rank at the time of separation will be entered on the separation document. Army Regulation 15-185, provides the regulation that governs the operation of the Board, sets forth the procedures for processing requests to correct military records states, in pertinent part, that the Army Board for Correction of Military Records begins its consideration of each case with the presumption...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073357C070403
The applicant requests, in effect, that his military records be corrected to show that he completed the 20 years of qualifying service necessary to receive retired pay at age 60. Army Regulation 135-180 (Army National Guard and Army Reserve-Qualifying Service for Retired Pay Nonregular Service), indicates, in pertinent part, that to be eligible for retired pay an individual need not have a military status at the time of application for retired pay, but must have (1) attained age 60; (2)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073360C070403
12. Review of the applicant’s records further reveals eligibility for award of four bronze service stars to be worn on his Vietnam Service Medal, the first award of the Good Conduct Medal, two awards of the Valorous Unit Award, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation and the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation. General Orders show the applicant was awarded the Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device; therefore, he is entitled to...