ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067163C070402
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 by upgrading his discharge. On 26 June 1999, the applicant was discharged with an UOTHC discharge under the above cited regulation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067164C070402
On 5 May 1993, the applicant submitted an application for voluntary retirement (DA Form 2339) requesting that he be retired on 31 October 1993, in the rank and pay grade of SFC/E-7. The last promotion recorded in his record is SFC/E-7, with a date of rank of 23 October 1984. The separation document (DD Form 214) issued to the applicant on the date of his separation from active duty, which he authenticated with his signature, confirms that he held the rank and pay grade of SFC/E-7 on the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067165C070402
The applicant requests reconsideration of his 5 October 1998 request for correction of his records to show entitlement to receive and wear the “Salvadoran Army Parachutist Badge” which is correctly known as the “El Salvadorian Armed Forces Parachutist Badge” in accordance with Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards). Therefore, the applicant is entitled to receive, retain and permanently wear the El Salvadorian Armed Forces Parachutist Badge and is entitled to correction of his records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067166C070402
On 14 June 1996, 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. On 24 June 1996, he was discharged, in pay grade E-1, under the above-cited regulation with a general discharge under honorable conditions. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations – Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 3-7 provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067167C070402
Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his military records to show the unit citation. The applicant received an award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) prior to his separation from active duty on 26 January 1946, however, his records do not depict it as a valor award. a. by awarding the individual concerned the awards of the Purple Heart for injuries received on 7 June 1945, the Bronze Star Medal with one oak leaf cluster for meritorious service during World War II and the Philippine...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067169C070402
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: In...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067170C070402
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. On 5 October 1994, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant’s request for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067173C070402
I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The applicant’s military records show that the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 3 May 1994, in pay grade E-4, for 4 years. The evidence of record clearly shows the applicant enlisted on 3 May 1994 and was separated on 2 May 1998, a period of 4 years, and his DD Form 214 should be corrected accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067174C070402
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, affirmation and restoration of the general, under honorable conditions discharge (GD) granted him by the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) based on the criteria of the Special Discharge Review Program (SDRP). EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: In addition, notwithstanding the claims of the applicant and his wife, the Board finds no medical evidence of record or independent medical evidence that supports the allegation that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067175C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The applicant is not entitled to correction of his records to show award of the Presidential Unit Citation and additional Air Medals. There is no evidence, and the applicant has not provided any, to show he was awarded additional Air Medals, and the unit he was assigned was not awarded the Presidential Unit Citation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067180C070402
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. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's available military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067182C070402
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: The applicant's 1967 DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), however, incorrectly lists only one award of the Air Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides, in pertinent part, that the Purple Heart is awarded for wounds sustained as a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067191C070402
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 | 2002067194C070402
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Achievement Medal, the United Nations Service Ribbon (correctly known as the United Nations Service Medal), the Cold War Service Ribbon (correctly known as the Cold War Recognition Certificate) and the second award of the Good Conduct Medal. However, evidence of record shows that the applicant completed these courses after the ending date of his DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067195C070402
The applicant requests, in effect, that his date of rank (DOR) for promotion to major (MAJ) under the Reserve Officer Personnel Management Act (ROPMA) be corrected from 19 July 2000 to 28 June 2000. Chapter 1405 (Promotions), section 14304 of the ROPMA law, states that officers who are on the Reserve Active Status List (RASL) shall be considered for promotion to the next higher grade by a promotion board convened under section 14101(a), a Reserve Component Selection Board (RCSB) far enough...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067201C070402
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 reflect award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicant has not presented and the records do not contain sufficient justification to conclude that it would be in the interest of justice to grant the relief requested or to excuse the failure to file within the time prescribed by law.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067206C070402
There are no orders in the applicant’s personnel records which show that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this award. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case for the individual concerned be corrected by showing that he was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, and the first award of the Good Conduct Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067210C070402
The evidence of record confirms that the applicant’s separation was based upon his unsatisfactory performance as a soldier, of which his failure to meet Army weight standards was only a part. Notwithstanding the applicant’s medical history, the Board finds that the applicant’s disciplinary history and poor duty performance clearly diminished the overall quality of his service below that meriting a fully honorable discharge, and there is no basis for granting him credit for 2 additional days...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067212C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. By letters dated 16 December 1998, both the FSM and the applicant were informed that since the FSM failed to enroll in the RCSBP within the 90-day window he could not elect to participate in the SBP until he reached age 60. Public Law 95-397, the RCSBP, enacted 30 September 1978, provided a way for those who had qualified for reserve retirement but were not yet age 60 to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067219C070402
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. However, the award approval...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067220C070402
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. In the applicant’s case, the records reflect the correct social security number under which military service was performed.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067223C070402
On 12 September 2000, the applicant’s DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows that he was separated under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, in lieu of trial by court-martial with a UOTHC 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067224C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that item 32 (Battles and Campaign) of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation – Honorable Discharge) be corrected to reflect that he participated in the Iwo Jima Campaign and not the Ryukyus Campaign. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-1 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register), dated 6 July 1961,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067229C070402
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. APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that his narrative reason for discharge be changed from "unsatisfactory performance" to "tour of duty over."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067230C070402
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. On 18 December 1996, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067231C070402
On 23 November 1998, the applicant was discharged in pay grade E-1 under the provisions of Army Regulations 635-200, chapter 14-12B, for misconduct, with an under honorable conditions discharge (General). The evidence of record shows that the applicant’s discharge was appropriate because the quality of service determination at the time of discharge was not consistent with the Army’s standards for acceptable personal conduct and performance of duty by military personnel. Carl W. S....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067232C070402
The applicant requests, in effect, reconsideration of his previous application in which he asks that his military record be corrected to show that he was promoted to the grade of captain. Accordingly, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant’s records to show that he was promoted to the grade of captain effective on the date he was placed on terminal leave, 3 April 1946. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067233C070402
After the applicant was placed in the weight loss program for the third time, his commander informed him that a bar to reenlistment was going to be initiated. On or about 14 September 1990, the applicant was placed in the Army Weight Control Program for the third time. On 2 October 1990, a bar to reenlistment on the applicant based upon his entering the Army Weight Control Program for the third time was initiated.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067243C070402
He claims that despite being eligible for promotion, and the fact that his record of service suggests that he was deserving of promotion, there is no evidence in his record to show, he was ever considered for promotion to SPC/E-4. The Board notes the applicant’s contention that he was unjustly denied consideration for promotion to SPC/E-4 and he should be promoted to this rank and pay grade based on his record of service. Notwithstanding the fact that there is no evidence to confirm that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067244C070402
The applicant states, in effect, that he was erroneously discharged from the U. S. Army Reserve (USAR) Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) and thereby lost his VSI status and annual VSI payments. He was medically disqualified for retention and should have been transferred to the Retired Reserve and continue to receive his VSI payments under the provisions of the VSI program. Under the provisions of VSI, he should be provided VSI payments from 1998 to the present and continue to receive VSI payments.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067250C070402
On 19 January 2001, the applicant was notified that he was being recommended for financial liability to the United States Government in the amount of $3,152.00 for losses investigated in ROS Number 15-01. On 24 April 2001, the applicant was officially notified by memorandum that he had been assessed financial liability in the amount of $3,152.00 for losses investigated in ROS Number 15-01. The applicant's act of simple negligence was the proximate cause of the traffic accident that led to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067251C070402
The applicant was non-selected by the 1999 and 2000 promotion boards, but was selected for promotion by the 2001 board. The Board agrees with the advisory opinion wherein it states that the applicant would have to vacate his commission to seek the warrant officer status. The Board concludes that had the applicant not been erroneously advised he was to be retired on 15 July 2001 due to being non-selected in 2001, he would not have requested the conversion to warrant officer and he would...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067262C070402
Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this award. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this award. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case for the individual concerned be corrected by showing that he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, and the first award of the Good Conduct Medal for the period 20 May 1969 to 22 November 1970.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067285C070402
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. DISCUSSION : Considering...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067291C070402
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records were lost or destroyed in the July 1973 fire at the National Personnel Records Center. The Purple Heart is not listed on his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Report of Separation) but was typed in at a later date and block 34 (wounds received in action) stated "None" but was also typed over at a later date with "right leg." There is insufficient evidence presented by the applicant and no medical evidence of record to indicate that the applicant was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067295C070402
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. While the evidence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067297C070402
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to reflect award of the Distinguished Service Cross, two Silver Stars, two Bronze Star Medals with "V" device, three Purple Hearts, the Army Commendation Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with oak leaf clusters (properly three bronze service stars), the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Combat Medical Badge, the Presidential Unit Citation, and a individual Presidential Citation. In view of the foregoing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067298C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1174, provides that a regular enlisted member of an armed force who is discharged involuntarily or as the result of the denial of the reenlistment of the member and who has completed six or more, but less than 20, years of active service immediately before that discharge is entitled to separation pay computed under subsection (d) unless the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067313C070402
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. Based upon review of the applicant’s records by the Office of Promotions, Reserve Components, it was determined the applicant was erroneously not considered and is eligible for consideration for promotion to CW4 by a special selection board (SSB) under 1996 criteria. That if the applicant has been separated,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067317C070402
He states that the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) can set aside the applicant's conviction because he was convicted under the Articles of War. The sentence was adjudged on 31 March 1945. 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 | 2002067343C070402
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. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067351C070402
The applicant states, in effect, that he was a young, 17-year old when he enlisted; that he served well in combat during the Korean War and received a head wound; that, upon reassignment from Korea to Japan, his personality changed and he started exhibiting bizarre behavior; and that, when he finally returned to the United States at 2 1/2 years of service and was given his first home leave, he went AWOL (absent without leave) for 5 or 6 months. Once the Department of the Air Force has...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067352C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. After a comprehensive review of his records, he was not selected for promotion and he was identified for a Department of the Army (DA) bar to reenlistment under the qualitative management program. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067353C070402
The Board considered the following evidence: There is no evidence in the available records which shows the applicant was a member of Company E, 137th Infantry Regiment, during World War II. However, there is no evidence of record available to the Board, and the applicant has provided no evidence, which shows that he was a member of Company E. Therefore, there is no basis for granting the applicant’s request to amend the organization on his WD AGO Form 53-55.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067361C070402
The applicant requests that his enlistment contract be corrected to show he enlisted for 4 years and 00 weeks. The applicant states, in effect, that his enlistment contract erroneously shows he enlisted for 8 years and 00 weeks. The applicant’s U. S. Army Recruiting Command reservation sheets and Statement for Enlistment United States Army Training Enlistment Program, DA Form 3286-63, show that he enlisted in the Regular Army on 2 January 2002 for 4 years and 00 weeks.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067362C070402
The applicant requests that her enlistment contract be corrected to show she enlisted for 3 years and 00 weeks. The applicant states, in effect, that her enlistment contract erroneously shows she enlisted for 8 years and 00 weeks. The applicant’s U. S. Army Recruiting Command reservation sheets and Statement for Enlistment United States Army Training Enlistment Program, DA Form 3286-63, show that she enlisted in the Regular Army on 3 January 2002 for 3 years and 00 weeks.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067366C070402
The applicant requests that her enlistment contract be corrected to show she enlisted for 6 years and 00 weeks. The applicant states, in effect, that her enlistment contract erroneously shows she enlisted for 4 years and 00 weeks. The applicant’s U. S. Army Recruiting Command reservation sheets and Statement for Enlistment United States Army Training Enlistment Program, DA Form 3286-63, show that she enlisted in the Regular Army on 7 January 2002 for 6 years and 00 weeks.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067367C070402
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 evidence of record shows he enlisted on 18 October 2001 for 4 years and 00 weeks, not 3 years and 00 weeks. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by changing the applicant’s DD Form 4/3 dated 18 October 2001, item 20a to show he enlisted for 4 years and 00 weeks.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067370C070402
On 10 May 1999, the applicant’s counsel submitted an appeal of the bar to reenlistment through the chain of command to the Total Army Personnel Command (PERSCOM). She asserted that the applicant had been denied due process because the chain of command had failed to forward the applicant’s appeal of the bar to reenlistment to the commanding general before the bar was approved. RECOMMENDATION : That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by removing the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067371C070402
The applicant requests that Orders Number C-103-179, which promoted him to the rank of sergeant (SGT)/pay grade E-5 effective 18 April 1991 (sic), be removed from his Official Military Personnel Files (OMPF). The opinion states that, although the promotion boards do not see the portion of the OMPF where the promotion orders are filed, it appears that the applicant's promotion to SGT and subsequent revocation to his promotion were of no fault by the soldier. Records show that Orders Number...