ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074237C070403
The applicant’s DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Combat Infantryman Badge. The evidence of record shows the applicant met the eligibility criteria for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 9 August 1967 – 29 July 1969. 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 9 August...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074238C070403
The DD Form 214 issued for this period of active duty service shows that the applicant was discharged on 6 June 1974, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of special court-martial conviction, and that he received a bad conduct discharge (BCD). The Board finds no evidence to show that the SSAN recorded on the applicant’s DD Form 214, dated 27 April 1978, was not the one under which he entered into and performed this period of active duty service. In this case, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074239C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. In accordance with Title 10, United States Code, Section 1552, the authority under which this Board acts, the Army Board for Correction of Military Records is not empowered to change a discharge due to matters which should have been raised in the appellate process, rather it is only empowered to change the severity of the sentence imposed in the court-martial process and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074256C070403
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: Therefore, notwithstanding his post service good conduct and achievements, the Board finds that there is an insufficient basis to grant clemency in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074257C070403
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 3-11 of this regulation states that a soldier will be given a dishonorable discharge pursuant only to an approved sentence of a general court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074285C070403
The applicant requests that her records be corrected to show that she completed 20 years of qualifying Army Reserve service for retired pay at age 60. The applicant’s military records show that she was born on 16 April 1942 and was appointed a first lieutenant in the Army Nurse Corps effective 25 June 1982 with immediate assignment to an Army Reserve unit. The AR-PERSCOM recommends granting the applicant retired pay.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074288C070403
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 | 2002074299C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The Board considered the following evidence: APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074301C070403
The applicant states that the Board’s previous correction of his reenlistment date did not result in his student loans being paid under the SLRP. The applicant’s military records show that, on 1 March 2000, the Board corrected his military records to show that he reenlisted in the USAR on 20 February 1999 instead of 29 September 1999. On 7 February 2002, the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) informed the US Army Reserve Command that since the Board only approved changing the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074302C070403
The applicant states that she is requesting the FSM be awarded the Purple Heart posthumously for wounds received during World War II. On 26 July 2001, at his family’s request, the National Personnel Records Center issued all of the foregoing awards as well as the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany clasp and the World War II Honorable Service Lapel Button. Medical evidence shows that the FSM was treated for a combat related wound on 8 August 1944, and is therefore, entitled to the Purple...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074303C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: On 20 October 1981, the Army Discharge Review Board denied his request for upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074306C070403
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. APPLICANT STATES : In effect, that at the time of his discharge, he was experiencing marital problems and not given counseling, but instead was unjustly discharged. Based on the evidence, which shows that he did not appeal the numerous NJPs he received over a period of 23 months and the absence of any indicator showing that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074310C070403
He failed to report for his movement date and was declared AWOL. On 1 May 1979, the Army Discharge Review Board determined that the applicant’s discharge was proper and equitable, and it denied his request for an upgrade to his discharge. 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 submit a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074311C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. It is noted by the evidence he provided that he was not generally a good service member during his service as he restarted his marijuana use shortly after he enlisted and in a few years started using cocaine and it appears that it was only through luck that he was caught using marijuana only once. Considering the offenses for which the applicant was charged and his record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074319C070403
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 that he was awarded the Combat Medical Badge and the Army Commendation Medal. A 16 March 1990 DA Form 1577 (Authorization for Issuance of Awards) prepared by the Army Reserve Personnel Center lists his authorized awards as the Good Conduct Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze service stars, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074322C070403
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 requests correction of his military records to show that he was awarded the Purple Heart and the Combat Infantryman Badge. This document shows that at the time of the applicant’s assignment his unit, the 548 th Light Maintenance Company, was cited for award of the Meritorious Unit Commendation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074328C070403
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. APPLICANT REQUESTS : That his general discharge be upgraded to honorable. DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record and applicable law and regulations, it is concluded:1.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074333C070403
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That a general officer memorandum of reprimand (GOMOR), dated 18 July 2000, be transferred to the restricted portion (R-Fiche) of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). On 2 May 2002, the ABCMR received the applicant's request for correction of his records, dated 23 March 2002. The Commanding General, after reviewing the applicant’s request to have the GOMOR filed in his R-fiche, deemed it appropriate to file the memorandum on the performance portion of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074334C070403
Prior to the period of service under review the applicant served honorably in the Regular Army (RA) from 20 April 1976-22 October 1979 and from 23 October 1979-25 July 1982. On the same date, at Building 1706, Flak Kaserne, Stuttgart, Germany, the applicant sold the undercover military police investigator (MPI) a $20.00 piece of marijuana in the hashish form. DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074335C070403
He determined from the ARB findings and recommendations, and the evidence before him, that the applicant could not perform the duties of a MSG in MOS 63Z, and he directed that the applicant be reduced to SFC for inefficiency. The findings and recommendations of the ARB were approved by the proper convening authority, and the applicant’s appeal was considered and denied by the appropriate appeal authority. The Board also considered the applicant’s assertion that the ARB did not have...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074340C070403
The applicant submitted the following in support of his application: Orders Number 33-055, US Total Army Personnel Command, dated 3 March 1989; Memorandum, Subject: Release from Active Duty, dated 9 July 1996; Orders 226-0002, United States Military Academy, dated 13 August 1996; Memorandum, Subject: Request for Recall to Active Duty with 2 endorsements; Memorandum, Subject: Extension Beyond Mandatory Release Date (MRD); Unclassified Message, Subject: Recall to Active Duty, date and time...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074341C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. However, if proper procedures were followed in accordance with Army Regulation 140-158, he would be attending ANCOC in the rank of SFC. It states, in pertinent part, that when a soldier fails to complete a required NCOES course, the soldier's name will be removed from a promotion list, and if conditionally promoted, the soldier will be reduced in accordance with paragraph 7-12d.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074344C070403
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 requests that she be given Board Certification Pay (BCP) for the period August 2000 through August 2001. The OTSG confirms the applicant’s eligibility for BCP from 1 August 2000 to 30 August 2001 and recommends approval of her request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074346C070403
The applicant’s military records show that his DD Form 4/1 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document) indicates that he enlisted in the Army Reserve on 23 March 2001 in the pay grade of E-1, for a period of 8 years. The applicant’s DD Form 4/3 shows that on 27 June 2001, he requested a discharge from the delayed entry program and enlisted in the Regular Army for a period of 4 years in the pay grade of E-2. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected: by showing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074350C070403
The applicant requests correction of his records to show 15.0 days of special leave accrual (SLA). The Board considered the applicant's request for correction of his records to show 15.0 days of SLA. The applicant's LES for the period 1 through 31 October 1999 shows that only 60 days of leave were carried forward into Fiscal Year 2000 when in fact the applicant was entitled to carry forward 60 days of leave and 8 days of SLA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074354C070403
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. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074355C070403
There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant's unit was cited for award of the Presidential Unit Citation during the time he was assigned to the 545th Military Police Company in Vietnam. 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 Service Medal. b. by showing he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074359C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. That opinion states that the applicant's date of promotion was correct since the applicant did not have the required security clearance until the 30 November 2001. Therefore, the evidence shows that the applicant was not fully eligible for promotion to MSG until he was granted the security clearance in November 2001.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074362C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT STATES : No time or effort was taken by the personnel processing his enlistment to tell him which of his loans would and wouldn’t be paid under the LRP. DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record and applicable law and regulations, it is concluded:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074369C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: Promotion to lieutenant colonel. She also states that she has held the required positions for promotion to lieutenant colonel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074370C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The applicant provides a photo copy of a WD AGO Form 53-55 and a WD AGO Form 100 showing that Anthony W., born 16 July 1917, entered the Army on 22 October 1942, and was discharged on 5 December 1945. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074371C070403
The applicant states that he was promoted to the pay grade of E-6 on 24 September 1993, while serving on active duty with the National Guard. He further states that he served in that pay grade on active duty from September 1996 to October 2001, until he was discharged for a period of 30 days in order to enlist in the Regular Army. In the processing of this application, a staff advisory opinion was obtained from the Total Army Personnel Command (PERSCOM), Retention Management Division, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074372C070403
Further, other than the applicant’s assertion that this action was based solely on the allegation that he had made a false official statement in his NJP appeal, there is not information on file that confirms the specific reason(s) why the imposing commander elected to vacate the suspended reduction. 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),...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074373C070403
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that he be granted the appropriate entry grade credit based upon his active duty service as a Warrant Officer, and that his commissioned grade and rank be adjusted accordingly. APPLICANT STATES : In effect, that his service records are in error because, in accordance with Army Regulation (AR) 135-101, he should have been granted entry grade credit for his service as a Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) from 7 May 1994 to 1 September 1999. The applicant's Warrant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074374C070403
The applicant requests that his enlistment contract be corrected to show that he enlisted in the Army for 3 years. The applicant states that his enlistment contract erroneously shows that he enlisted in the Army for 8 years. 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 for 3 years and 00 weeks instead of 8 years and 00 weeks as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074375C070403
The applicant states, in effect, that his enlistment contract erroneously shows that he enlisted in the Army for 6 years. However, the MFR from USAREC dated 3 June 2002 confirms that the enlistment contract is incorrect and should be corrected to reflect his term of enlistment as 8 years. RECOMMENDATION : That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by amending the enlistment contract of the individual concerned to show that he enlisted in the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074376C070403
The applicant states, in effect, that his enlistment contract erroneously shows that he enlisted in the Army for 6 years. However, the MFR from USAREC dated 3 June 2002 confirms that the enlistment contract is incorrect and should be corrected to reflect his term of enlistment as 8 years. RECOMMENDATION : That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by amending the enlistment contract of the individual concerned to show that he enlisted in the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074377C070403
The applicant states, in effect, that his enlistment contract erroneously shows that he enlisted in the Army for 6 years. However, the MFR from USAREC dated 29 May 2002 confirms that the DD Form 4/1 is incorrect and should be corrected to reflect his term of enlistment as 8 years. RECOMMENDATION : That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by amending the enlistment contract (DD Form 4/1) of the individual concerned to show that he enlisted in the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074378C070403
The applicant requests that her enlistment contract be corrected to show that she enlisted in the Army for 6 years. The applicant states that her enlistment contract erroneously shows that she enlisted in the Army for 8 years. The MFR from USAREC dated 10 May 2002 confirms that the DD Form 4/3 is incorrect and should be corrected to reflect her term of enlistment as 6 years.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074379C070403
The applicant states, in effect, that his enlistment contract erroneously shows that he enlisted in the Army Reserve for 6 years and 00 weeks. In accordance with the USAREC MFR dated 23 May 2002, the applicant clearly enlisted in the Army for 8 years and 00 weeks on 8 November 2001 and his records should be appropriately amended. RECOMMENDATION : That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by amending the enlistment contract (DD Form 4/1) of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074380C070403
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. In accordance with the USAREC MFR dated 3 June 2002, the applicant clearly enlisted in the Army on 31 May 2002 in the pay grade of E-2 and his records should be appropriately amended. RECOMMENDATION : That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by amending the enlistment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074382C070403
The applicant’s military records show that he was commissioned as a 2LT, USAR, on 29 April 1995 based upon his graduation from Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC). The PERSCOM continues that, if the Board corrects the applicant’s 1LT date of rank, the Board should also correct his date of rank to captain. In addition, as stated by PERSOM in its advisory opinion, if the Board corrects the applicant’s PEB and corrects his effective date of promotion to first lieutenant, the applicant’s...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074383C070403
The DA Forms 5501 reflect her record of body fat measurements as: weight 190 lbs. She informed them that it had been determined that the unit’s scale was measuring weight 8 lbs. Meeting the Army's weight and body fat standards is an individual responsibility and on this point alone the applicant's request can be denied.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074391C070403
He said he believes that there was unlawful command influence and that the applicant was denied the right to effective counsel, stating that counsel assigned to a respondent is placed on orders for the day of the hearing and that any contact and preparation on the part of the counsel must be made at his [counsel's] own expense. The applicant's commander indicates that he informed the applicant's legal counsel that he was concerned that he had not contacted the applicant prior to this time...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074393C070403
Therefore, action could not be completed on the Board’s recommendation in the applicant’s case until an amendment was made to the Board’s proceedings to comply with this legal requirement. The Board’s original intent in this case was to correct the applicant’s record to grant an early retirement in lieu of the parenthood discharge the applicant received on 4 January 1995. In view of the additional factors in this case, the Board’s original recommendation in this case should be amended to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074396C070403
The applicant contends in his letter that a 9 December 1999 letter from the Army Board for Correction of Military Records refers to the requirements for award of the Purple Heart contained in Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards). The DVA rating decision states that the applicant’s service personnel records show that he served in Korea in the winter. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) currently governs award of the Purple Heart and states that the Purple Heart is awarded for a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074397C070403
The applicant states, in effect, that his service entitles him to the award of the National Defense Service Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service for any period between 27 June 1950 through 27 July 1954, 1 January 1961 through 14 August 1974, 2 August 1990 through 30 November 1995, and from 11 September 2001 to a date to be determined. The evidence of record shows that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074414C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 22 October 1982, the applicant’s commander directed that his advancement to the pay grade of E-3 be blocked because the applicant’s duty performance did not warrant advancement consideration at that time. There is no evidence in the available records to show that he ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board’s...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074424C070403
His request was approved by the appropriate authority and the applicant was issued an UOTHC Discharge Certificate on 15 May 1981. There is no evidence that the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board to upgrade his discharge, and the time to file an application with that Board has now expired. DISCHARGE REASONBOARD DECISION(NC, GRANT , DENY, GRANT PLUS)REVIEW AUTHORITYISSUES 1.A76.002.A92.213.4.5.6.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074427C070403
The applicant requests that her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show that she was entitled to award of the Good Conduct Medal (GCMDL) and the Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR). Her DD Form 214 shows that she completed 4 months and 27 days of active military service and that she was awarded MOS 91A as her primary MOS. The available evidence supports that the applicant's DD Form 214 is correct in that it shows she served in the RA in an active...