ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073364C070403
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to reflect unit awards associated with his service in Vietnam. The evidence confirms the applicant was a member of the 8 th Battalion, 6 th Artillery when the unit was awarded a Meritorious Unit Commendation, a Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm, and the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation. In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073370C070403
The Board considered the applicant’s contentions that his physical condition clearly deteriorated after his accident in 1978 and that he should have been given a medical discharge. However, evidence of record shows that prior to the applicant’s separation in 1980, competent medical authority determined that he was then medically qualified for separation with a physical profile of 111211. Evidence of record does show that the applicant served 25 months of military service after his accident...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073372C070403
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: The record further shows that it was only after the applicant did not conform to required standards of discipline and performance that the command appropriately determined that he did not demonstrate the potential for further military service. Further, the Board finds that the applicant and his counsel have failed to provide evidence to show that his discharge was too harsh.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073373C070403
The applicant’s request for award of the Silver Star and Purple Heart were considered and denied by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records on 16 May 1973; however, the record of that Memorandum of Consideration is not in the applicant’s records. These records show that the applicant was examined on 15 February 1972, no evidence of injury or wounds was reported, and, as a result, the applicant was notified that service connection was denied on 26 April 1972. That all of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073374C070403
The applicant has provided sufficient evidence to show he was awarded the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star Medal, and the Army Commendation Medal with “V” device. He is also authorized to wear two bronze service stars on the Vietnam Service Medal. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by awarding the applicant the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 3 April 1968 – 2 January 1970.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073377C070403
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his records be corrected to show that he received a skills qualification identifier (SQI) of “S” (Special Forces) for either military occupational specialty (MOS) 31C or 31U. The applicant’s Personnel Qualification Record, DA Form 2-1, shows that he was awarded primary military occupational specialty (MOS) 05C20 (Radio Teletype Team Chief) effective 13 August 1973. Unfortunately, there are no available records that show the applicant completed any or all of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073381C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The staff of the Board is authorized to determine whether or not such evidence has been submitted. The regulation provides further guidance for reconsideration requests that are received more than one year after the Board’s original consideration or after the Board has already reconsidered the case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073389C070403
The examining psychiatrist noted that the applicant was eligible for separation under Army Regulation 635-209, but was considered cleared psychiatrically for any administrative disposition deemed appropriate by his command. On 2 October 1962 the company commander initiated action to administratively discharge the applicant with a general discharge under Army Regulation 635-209. Thereafter, the type of discharge and the character of service were to be determined solely by the individual's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073392C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant held the rank and pay grade of PFC/E-3 on 2 December 1989, the last date he was discharged from active duty. Further, the applicant failed to provide any related ARNG records or evidence to show there was an error in any of the GT scores recorded in the records on file.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073396C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: Awards for service in Uzbekistan during Operation Enduring Freedom. 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 | 2002073397C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. There is no evidence to show that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board to request an upgrade to his discharge within its 15 year statute of limitations. Chapter 10 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 at any time after...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073404C070403
The applicant requests that Item 6, Organization, of his WD AGO Form 53-55, Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge, be corrected from reading “Company B, 52 nd Armored Infantry Battalion,” to “26th Infantry Regiment, 2 nd Platoon.” His WD AGO Form 53-55 shows he was awarded the SS, the PH, the Good Conduct Medal, and the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal. The applicant is also entitled to the American Campaign Medal since he served in the United States...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073414C070403
The Board considered the following evidence: At a personal appearance hearing on 12 May 1980, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request to upgrade his discharge. 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 | 2002073424C070403
On 18 April 1955, the appropriate authority approved the Board findings for discharge under the provisions of AR 615-368 with a UD. Accordingly, on 17 May 1955, the applicant was discharged from the service with a UD. However, in review of the applicant’s entire service record, the Board found that these accomplishments did not overcome the reason for discharge and characterization of service granted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073425C070403
The facts and circumstances surrounding the applicant’s discharge are not contained in the available records; however, his records show that he was discharged with an undesirable discharge on 26 July 1974 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service. The Board reviewed the applicant’s brief record of service which included one nonjudicial punishment, one special court-martial conviction and 102 days lost and determined that his record of service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073427C070403
Paragraph 1b of this regulation states that an enlisted person will be discharged with a bad conduct discharge pursuant only to an approved sentence of a general or special court-martial imposing a bad conduct discharge. The Board reviewed the applicant’s record of service which included one special court-martial conviction and one general court-martial conviction for a 115-day AWOL period which was terminated by apprehension and determined that his quality of service did not meet the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073429C070403
There also is no evidence in his records that he was recommended for award of the Bronze Star Medal. There is also no evidence the he was recommended for award of the Bronze Star Medal during his service in Vietnam. Orders show the applicant was awarded the Valorous Unit Award; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this unit award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073433C070403
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. There is no indication in the available records to show that the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board’s 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073439C070403
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Combat Medical Badge and four awards of the Air Medal (correctly known as the Air Medal with Numeral “4”). The applicant’s service personnel records contain 197th Infantry Brigade General Orders Number 213, dated 6 October 1971, show the applicant was awarded the first award of the Good Conduct Medal for the period 30 October 1968 through 29 October 1971. Army Regulation 600-8-22...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073442C070403
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. However, the evidence submitted with the application and the evidence of record does not support them.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073444C070403
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 | 2002073446C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That he be paid his $6,000.00 enlistment bonus, plus interest. As for the applicant’s clothing, he has not submitted any evidence to show that he abandoned clothing when he deserted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073448C070403
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That he be awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). The applicant arrived in Vietnam and was assigned to the 266th Chemical Platoon, 1st Infantry Division on or about 19 September 1968 where he performed duties as a decontamination equipment helper. The applicant does not provide the "Army General Order for the CIB" for the 1st Infantry Division (along with attached units).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073449C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The applicant’s DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in item 38 (Record of Assignments) that his principal duty during his assignment in Vietnam was in MOS 91B, ambulance driver, as a member of the 51st Medical Company. The Board considered the applicant’s request for award of the Combat Medical Badge and reviewed his service personnel records and all of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073451C070403
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 | 2002073452C070403
The applicant requests, in effect, that his military records be corrected to show his retired grade title as First Sergeant (1SG). In addition, Orders Number 66-44, dated 7 March 1978, issued by Headquarters, United States Army Regional Personnel Center, Wuerzburg, Germany, authorized the applicant’s lateral appointment to the grade of “First Sergeant.” The evidence of record shows that the applicant was appointed and successfully served in an authorized 1SG position.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073470C070403
The Board considered the following evidence: On 4 April 1989, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge. However, the applicant's contentions are not supported by either evidence submitted with the application or the evidence of record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073471C070403
The applicant’s military records show that the applicant was commissioned as an officer in the United States Army Reserve (USAR) on 11 June 1972, at the age of 21 years. He should have been considered by the 1998 COL promotion board as well as the 1999 promotion board. Under the Reserve Officer Personnel Management Act (ROPMA), if he is selected for promotion to COL under the 1998 or 1999 criteria, his MRD would be extended to 30 years of commissioned service resulting in an MRD of 10 July 2002.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073496C070403
The evidence of record indicates that the applicant completed all requirements of BCT, except passing the APFT. On 18 June 2001, the applicant passed a record APFT; however, due to a misinterpretation of an Army regulation, the FTC did not send him to AIT. The Board determined that the applicant scored 50% in all categories on 18 June 2001 and should have been sent to AIT on that date.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073497C070403
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: There is no evidence and the applicant has not provided any, to show that he was physically unfit at the time of his discharge from the Army National Guard in 1998, notwithstanding the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073498C070403
The transition packet received by all soldiers stated that if a valid assignment was not available that each soldier qualified for separation pay would receive separation pay for a five-year period and then retired pay from the USAR program at age 60. The applicant provided a copy of a memorandum from the 652 nd ASG unit administrator, dated 22 May 2002, which stated that the position currently held by the applicant was not an authorized position for the 652 nd ASG. He also received a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073499C070403
The transition packet received by all soldiers stated that if a valid assignment was not available that each soldier qualified for separation pay would receive separation pay for a five-year period and then retired pay from the USAR program at age 60. The applicant provided a copy of a memorandum from the 652 nd ASG unit administrator, dated 22 May 2002, which stated that the position currently held by the applicant was not an authorized position for the 652 nd ASG. He also received a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073504C070403
The applicant’s WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation-Honorable Discharge) does not show the Combat Infantryman Badge or the Bronze Star Medal as authorized awards. His WD AGO Form 100 (Separation Qualification Record) shows that he served 10 months as a “Tec-5.” There is no evidence in the available records which shows that he ever held the rank of Technical Sergeant during his service in the Army. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence upon which to correct the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073506C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. USAR soldiers must request a waiver and submit documentation to show that nonparticipation was due to circumstances beyond their control. 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(s), it is concluded:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073509C070403
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart. In a 1 December 1952 letter, Major General Smythe, the Commanding General of 3d Infantry Division, informed the applicant’s mother that the applicant, a member of Company L, 15 th Infantry Regiment, was wounded in action on 16 November 1952, and that he awarded the Purple Heart to him on the following day. Once the Korean War Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073513C070403
This letter of support states that the applicant was wounded at the Battle of the Bulge and that he suffered frostbite of the feet and fingers. There is no evidence in the available records which shows that the applicant was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action. There is no evidence of record available to the Board which shows the applicant was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action during the Battle of the Bulge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073518C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his records be corrected to show an award of the Purple Heart (PH). There is no medical evidence of record, or sufficient evidence submitted by the applicant, to show that he was wounded or injured as a result of enemy action and entitled to an award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073523C070403
General Orders show that the applicant was awarded seven Air Medals during his service in Vietnam from 19 January 1963 through 18 October 1963 and currently has a total of eight awards of the Air Medal. Based on the foregoing, the Board determined that the United States Army Support Group, Vietnam, properly awarded all Air Medals to which the applicant was entitled and published proper General Orders awarding the applicant the second through eighth awards of the Air Medal for the period of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073534C070403
At the time, U.S. Army Vietnam (USARV) Regulation 672-1 provided that individuals who traveled by aircraft from point to point for the purpose of participating in combat assaults were eligible for the award of the Air Medal for achievement after completion of 25 assault missions. He is authorized to wear these unit awards, also. NOTE : The Army Review Boards Agency Support Division will be directed to amend the applicant's DD Form 214 to show he is authorized two bronze service stars on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073551C070403
On 17 December 1997 the VA awarded the applicant a 10 percent service connected disability rating for left ankle sprain; 10 percent for right ankle sprain; 20 percent for L5-S1 diskectomy; 10 percent for hemorrhoids; and zero percent for right retropatellar pain, left retropatellar pain, scar on right thigh, head injury residuals, residuals of an injury to his left middle finger, and residuals of an injury to his right hand. Title 10, United States Code, section 1203, provides for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073553C070403
The transition packet received by all soldiers stated that if a valid assignment was not available that each soldier qualified for separation pay would receive separation pay for a five year period and then retired pay from the USAR program at age 60. The applicant provided a copy of a memorandum from the 652 nd ASG unit administrator, dated 22 May 2002, which stated that the position currently held by the applicant was not an authorized position for the 652 nd ASG. She also received a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073561C070403
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. Title 10, US Code, section...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073562C070403
The applicant’s DD Form 214 shows the Vietnam Service Medal as an authorized award. The evidence available to the Board shows that the applicant was recommended for the award of the BSM. The applicant met the eligibility requirements for the first award of the AGCM for the period 27 November 1967 through 29 June 1970 based on completion of a period of qualifying service ending with the termination of a period of Federal military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073572C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That her effective date of retirement be changed from "1 September 2000" to "1 September 1999", and that her retirement orders be corrected to show her date of birth (DOB) as "3 August 1955" instead of "3 March 1955." EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073573C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. She had completed 6 years and 9 days of total active service and the DD Form 214 that she was furnished shows that the separation authority as Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 16-5B. The applicant contention that the Board’s prior decision states that she did not complete her tour on active duty is unsupported by the evidence of record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073577C070403
There is no evidence in the available records which shows the applicant was not paid during his service in Korea. 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. There is no evidence of record available to the Board, and the applicant has provided no evidence, which shows that he was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073583C070403
The applicant requests that her records be corrected to show that she was separated from the Army Reserve (USAR) effective 17 October 1993. She was appointed in the PHS effective 18 October 1993 and now she has a break in service. In her request she stated that she was converting to an appointment in the PHS but could not be appointed until she was discharged from the USAR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073584C070403
There are no orders in the applicant’s service personnel records which awarded him the Purple Heart. The applicant’s WD AGO Form 53-55 does not show a second award of the Bronze Star Medal to which he is entitled based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, award of American Campaign Medal to which he is entitled based on his “Continental Service” of over two years, the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp and the World War II Victory Medal to which he is entitled based on his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073588C070403
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: Paragraph 4-11 of the same regulation pertains to unexcused absence from unit training assemblies.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002073589C070403
Public Law 105-261, Section 516 granted authority for a temporary waiver of a BA degree requirement for promotion to captain for certain Army Reserve officers. The Board also notes that the Chief, Office of Promotions, is the approving authority for granting all requests for exceptions to non-statutory promotion requirements, and denied the applicant’s request. However, based on the fact that the applicant had not completed his civilian education by the convening date of the 1999 promotion...