ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074429C070403
He was honorably discharged on 26 June 1980 for the purpose of reenlisting on 27 June 1980 for 6 years. It directed that the following statement would be added to all DD Forms 214 without exception: “Member (has) (has not) completed first term of service.” Normally, a member should not be considered to have completed the first full term of active service if separation occurs prior to the end of the initial contracted period of service. That all of the Department of the Army records related...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074433C070403
It states, in pertinent part, that the leave program is designed to encourage the use of leave as it accrues rather than to accumulate a large leave balance. Congress has provided compensation (no more than 60 days in a military career) for soldiers who were not able to use their leave because military requirements prevented it. While it is unfortunate that the applicant may loose some of his accrued leave, as do many soldiers every year, he has failed to show through the evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074434C070403
He also states that not one signal officer was selected for battalion command last year without having attended resident CGSC. The OSRB concluded that the advice the SR most likely received from PERSCOM was that Army Regulation 623-105, paragraph 3-22c (2)(a) required the ACOM ratings to be less than 50 percent of his profiled reports. Selection Board but was not because of administrative error; and (2) When a CSC Selection Board considered and did not recommend for selection an officer...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074435C070403
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. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations, and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted. That the Department of the Army issue to the individual concerned a General Discharge certificate from the Army of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074439C070403
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 | 2002074441C070403
The applicant requests correction of his records to reflect that he was awarded the Expert Field Medical Badge (EFMB). The same regulation and DA Pamphlet 40-20 (EFMB Test) provides that the EFMB is awarded to enlisted personnel who must have an Army Medical Department primary MOS. The applicant separated from active duty on 30 July 1975, shortly after passing the EFMB test.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074446C070403
The applicant requests that his discharge from the United States Army Reserve (USAR) be voided and that he instead be transferred to the Retired Reserve. A review of the applicant’s records shows that he was an exceptional soldier in all aspects of his military career. RECOMMENDATION : That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by voiding the 29 January 1999 discharge from the USAR pertaining to the individual concerned and by transferring him to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074447C070403
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show that he was granted 3 additional points toward his qualifying service for early Reserve retirement. Army Regulation 135-180 also 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. That upon completion of the administrative action required by Paragraph 1a through 1b, above, that the IAARNG...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074452C070403
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: Soldiers are often enlisted in the Regular Army only to find at a later date that they have a disqualifying medical condition.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074461C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Evidence of record shows that the applicant received a discharge under other than honorable conditions. The Board reviewed the applicant’s record of service which included two nonjudicial punishments and 3008 days of lost time and determined that his quality of service did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for Army personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074462C070403
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 his military records be corrected to show that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. The recording of that information, although an exception to normal policies, would provide a historical record for the applicant and serve as confirmation that he was assigned to that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074464C070403
A DA Form 4856 dated 28 November 1998 shows that the applicant was counseled that date regarding his elimination from the 75B course because he showed little desire to be a good soldier, that he did the minimum it took to get by, and that he was being recommended for discharge from the service. On 8 December 1988, counsel for the applicant indicated that, although a record of counseling was included in the separation packet, it failed to comply with the requirements of Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074465C070403
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. Based on paragraph 3, above, the applicant is entitled to award of the United Nations Service Medal and correction of his records to show this award. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing the individual concerned was awarded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074469C070403
The DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), signed by the applicant, reflects that he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, and the Vietnam Service Medal. Individuals who had qualified for award of the Vietnam Service Medal or the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and were evacuated prior to completing six months of service due to wounds resulting from hostile action were entitled to award of the Vietnam Campaign Medal. Since the record is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074471C070403
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 applicant's military records show: Item 1 (Name) of this document listed the middle name the applicant now claims is incorrect, which was consistent with the middle name recorded on his DD Form 47, in his military records, and in all other documents published on him throughout his active duty service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074473C070403
There is no evidence in the applicant’s service personnel records that shows he was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action. 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. However, evidence of record shows the applicant participated in three campaigns during his assignment in Korea which are not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074478C070403
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 "Overseas" (correctly known as the Overseas Service Ribbon) and the "Kuwait Liberation" (correctly known as the Kuwait Liberation Medal). The applicant's DD Form 214 does not show the Army Achievement Medal, the Overseas Service Ribbon or the Kuwait Liberation Medal as authorized awards. There are no orders in the applicant’s service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074479C070403
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: Therefore, the Board concludes that there is insufficient evidence to grant the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074480C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The convening authority did not agree with the recommendation of the investigating officer and directed that the applicant be tried by a general court-martial. Although his accomplice ended up with a less harsh sentence than he did, the applicant was granted an upgrade of his discharge from a BCD to a general discharge by the Army Clemency and Parole Board and he has not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074492C070403
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. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged on 11 October 1984 with a general discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance. The Board reviewed the applicant’s record of service which included four nonjudicial punishments and determined that his quality of service did not meet...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074497C070403
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. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states that the Army Achievement Medal and Army Commendation Medal are individual decorations, which require a recommendation, approval through the chain of command, and announcement in orders. In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as recommended below.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074499C070403
In addition, the applicant states that while he was still serving in the RVN, the Army implemented a plan to reduce all ASA four year enlistments to three years. The applicant claims that he and four other members of his team were in-processing in at Fort Bragg at the same time on a Monday morning upon their return from Germany. The Board notes the applicant’s contentions that he was misled by his recruiter into accepting a four year instead of a three year enlistment; that he was abused...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074500C070403
The applicant’s military records show that he enlisted in the Regular Army on 6 February 1967. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 6 February 1967 through 5 February 1970. That the applicant's DD Form 214 be amended to add the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Meritorious Unit Commendation, the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal, First Class Unit Citation, the Republic of Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074501C070403
Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides for award of the Korean Service Medal for service in Korea between 27 June 1950 and 27 July 1954. 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 the applicant’s DD Form 214 be amended to add the Purple Heart, the POW Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074503C070403
Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 16, Paragraph 16-5a(1) provided the authority for soldiers who perceived that they would not be able to overcome an HQDA-Imposed Bar to Reenlistment to be discharged anytime after receipt of the HQDA bar to reenlistment or notification that the bar to reenlistment appeal had been disapproved. Pertinent Army regulations provide that before discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service records or the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074512C070403
The applicant’s military records show that on 18 August 1955, he was discharged UOTHC under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-120, by reason of resignation for the good of the service. The examining psychiatrist concluded by stating that whether the applicant would be able to realize the potential he unquestionably had would depend a great deal on the humane and judicious treatment of his situation at that time. The Board notes the applicant’s contention that his discharge should be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074526C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The FSM'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: 1.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074551C070403
His service personnel records contain 1st Aviation Brigade General Orders Number 4581, dated 28 September 1967, which show he was awarded the basic award of the Air Medal for meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight during the period 23 July 1967 to 1 August 1967 in Vietnam. There is no evidence of record available to the Board which shows that the applicant was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. However, evidence of record shows the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074556C070403
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 4 May 1962, the applicant’s commander initiated action to separate the applicant from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208, for unfitness, due his frequent involvement in incidents of a discreditable nature with civil and military authorities.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074559C070403
It indicates that the applicant is entitled to an additional 4 years and 5 days of constructive credit based on his prior commissioned service between 1988 and 1996. The USAREC opinion finally includes a recommendation that the applicant receive a total of 5 years, 9 months, and 7 days of constructive credit instead of the 1 year, 9 months, and 23 days he was previously awarded by his 29 May 1998 appointment memorandum. It also authorizes an entry grade of 1LT, which requires 3 years of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074561C070403
In July 2000, the applicant requested early retirement since PERSCOM denied his request to withdraw his unqualified resignation. Notwithstanding the language used, the Board’s primary reason for denying relief was that the applicant’s early retirement request and unqualified resignation request had been properly and equitably processed by PERSCOM in accordance with applicable law and regulation, and that the applicant had failed to provide sufficient evidence to the contrary. The Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074564C070403
Current promotion policy specifies that promotion reconsideration by a Standby Advisory Board (STAB) and/or Special Selection Board (SSB) may only be based on erroneous non-consideration or material error that existed in the record at the time of consideration. The Board also notes that based on the correction to his DOR’s for captain and major and for the applicant to receive the earliest promotion consideration for lieutenant colonel, it would now be appropriate to submit his records for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074565C070403
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: On 26 March 1980, the Army Discharge Review Board determined the applicant’s discharge had been proper and equitable and it denied his request for an upgrade to his discharge. Carl W. S. Chun Director, Army Board for Correction of Military RecordsINDEXCASE IDAR2002077311SUFFIXRECONYYYYMMDDDATE BOARDED2003/01/14TYPE OF DISCHARGEUD BCD, DD, UNCHAR)DATE OF DISCHARGE19720915DISCHARGE AUTHORITYAR635-200 .
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074566C070403
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show that he was inducted on 27 June 1968 vice 1967 and to update his awards. Army Regulation 600-8-22 also provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. b. awarded the Good Conduct Medal for the period from 27 June 1968 to 23 March 1970; and
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074569C070403
He was released from active duty on 28 January 1974 after completing 3 years of honorable military service and transferred to the United States Army Reserve. On 28 October 1975, the applicant's unit commander, after reviewing the pre-sentence recommendation, recommended that separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation (AR) 635-206 not be initiated and that the applicant be retained on active duty. On 4 December 1977, the applicant submitted a statement in his own behalf to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074574C070403
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 regulation shows that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074577C070403
The applicant’s military records show that on 7 December 1982, she was commissioned a second lieutenant (2LT) in the Army Nurse Corps (ANC) of the United States Army Reserve (USAR), and that she is currently assigned to the Retired Reserve and is receiving retired pay. By regulation, Retired Reserve members who were removed from active status are ineligible for consideration for promotion to the next higher grade. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant was selected for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074585C070403
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: The applicant's DA Form 20, item 22 shows he was awarded MOS 95B (apparently as a secondary MOS) on 15 June 1970. There is no evidence of record to show the applicant was assigned to the 25th Military Police Company.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074586C070403
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 honorable. The applicant’s commander submitted a request to discharge the applicant under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-89 on 23 October 1961.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074588C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Item 4 (Time lost under) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows that he was AWOL from 9 July 1971 to 4 August 1974 (1,123 days). The letter informed the applicant that he had completed his alternate service pursuant to the Presidential Proclamation 4313, that he had been issued a Clemency Discharge, and that he could apply to the Army Discharge Review...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074593C070403
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show he served as a “blaster” in Vietnam and that he qualified for four campaign stars during his Vietnam service. Army Regulation 611-201 (Military Occupational Classification and Structure) indicates, in pertinent part, that the duties of MOS 12B, as pertains to demolitions, explosives, minefields and booby traps, include: However, evidence of record shows the applicant participated in five campaigns during his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074594C070403
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: 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 | 2002074606C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. In support of his application, he submits a letter of explanation, dated 18 April 2002; a document titled “A Short History of the Berlin Command”; a Clinical Record, dated 3 July 1957; a Clinical Record Cover Sheet, dated 3 July 1957; an e-mail, dated 4 September 1999; a DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record), dated 24 October 2000, wherein the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074627C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He continues by stating that he went in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) on 3 May 2002 to receive his promotion to major, however, his DOR was backdated to 31 December 1996, which will cause him to appear before the September 2002, lieutenant colonel promotion selection board without an officer evaluation report (OER) in his current grade or being educationally...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074646C070403
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be granted a terminal leave promotion from captain (CPT) to major (MAJ). War Department Circular 140, in effect at the time, provided the Army’s policy for the promotion of officers upon relief from active duty (REFRAD). As permitted by the Army policy in effect at the time, absent the rating or evaluation forms necessary to establish the applicant’s efficiency index, the Board elects to accept his application to the Board as the applicant’s...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074647C070403
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. The Board is authorized to correct any military record to correct an error.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074657C070403
PROCEEDINGS BOARD DATE: 7 November 2002 DOCKET NUMBER: AR2002074657 Although no records, other than the applicant’s discharge, currently exists, it appears, based on the information on that discharge, that he is entitled to the four awards that have already been issued to him, and to have them added to his discharge document. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned was awarded the GCM and the ACM in addition...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074661C070403
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: The evidence of record shows the applicant is entitled to award of the Bronze Star Medal based upon his award of the Combat Infantryman Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074662C070403
Since separation documents are not issued in death cases and the FSM records are not available, it is not possible to establish precisely whether the FSM held an infantry military occupational specialty. That all of the Department of the Army records be corrected by awarding the individual concerned the CIB and the BSM (based on award of the CIB) in recognition of his service during World War II and that his records be corrected accordingly. ___ mhm _ ____ rjw __ ____ clg _ GRANT AS STATED...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074667C070403
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. Filed in the applicant's Official Military Personnel File was a citation for the BSM for meritorious service for the period June 1969 to June 1970. The evidence of record shows the applicant is authorized to wear three bronze service stars on the Vietnam Service Medal.