ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074790C070403
Army Regulation 600-8-22 also provides, in pertinent part, that the Korean Service Medal (KSM) is a United Nations Service Medal (UNSM) that is awarded for service in Korea or its adjacent territorial waters during the period 27 June 1950 to 27 July 1954. Once the Korean War Service Medal has been authorized by the Department of the Air Force, the applicant may apply to this Board to add this foreign award to his DD Form 214. However, because of the absence of his awards, there is no way...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074791C070403
He was denied enrollment and was returned to his unit to appear before a promotion removal board; however, he was again required to take an APFT and passed it again. For reasons not explained in the available records, the applicant was removed from the promotion standing list and was subsequently transferred to Honduras, where he had to appear before a promotion board in order to re-acquire promotion list standing. Inasmuch as the Board has been unable to establish that the message he has...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074792C070403
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 confirms that the highest rank and pay grade that the applicant was promoted to, held, in which he satisfactorily served while on active duty was SFC/E-7.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074797C070403
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that two Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Reports (NCOERs) be expunged from his records and that his records be corrected to reflect that he was retired from active Federal service or that his Active/Guard Reserve (AGR) tour be reinstated to enable him to complete sufficient active service for retirement purposes. On 21 November 1995 the applicant initiated an appeal of the two adverse evaluation reports. If it is determined that the soldier is not eligible...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074798C070403
In accordance with Army Regulation 15-185, the application and the available military records pertinent to the corrective action requested were reviewed to determine whether the application was filed within the time established by statute, and if not, whether it would be in the interest of justice to waive the failure to timely file. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074799C070403
In Part V (Overall Performance and Potential) of this report, he was rated as Among the Best by his rater, and he received Successful and Superior evaluations from his SR. His substantive claims were in regard to the rater ratings and bullet comments contained in Part Vb-f and the SR ratings and comments in Part Vc-e. Given the substantiated changes to the report directed by the ESRB, the lack of counseling by the rater, the numerous questions as to the validity of the bullet comments used...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074800C070403
In accordance with Army Regulation 15-185, the application and the available military records pertinent to the corrective action requested were reviewed to determine whether the application was filed within the time established by statute, and if not, whether it would be in the interest of justice to waive the failure to timely file. PURPOSE : To determine whether the application was submitted within the time limit established by law, and if not, whether it is in the interest of justice to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074802C070403
SBP provides a survivor 55 percent of a participant’s military retired pay. The evidence of record shows that the applicant enrolled in the SBP in March 1990. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the applicant requested on 1 August 1997 not to resume his spouse SBP coverage.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074804C070403
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 6 July 1999, the brigade...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074808C070403
On the same date, he forwarded a memorandum to DFAS, Fort Knox and further recommended that the applicant's request for remission/ cancellation of indebtedness be approved. The applicant's commander also recommended that, if DFAS determined the applicant was responsible for part or all of the debt, repayment be made over a 24-month period. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the applicant's debt to the US Government in the amount...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074809C070403
However, his records do contain orders awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (GCMDL) on 13 June 1968, which was not recorded on his DD Form 214 at the time of his REFRAD. While the applicant’s records do not contain a copy of the orders awarding him the Purple Heart, his records clearly contain information showing that he was wounded in combat on 14 May 1967 and that he was treated by medical personnel at the time. RECOMMENDATION : That all of the Department of the Army records related...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074812C070403
By regulation, Army Guidance Counselors are required to verify that a member enlisting for the LRP has qualifying loans and to advise those members if any loan is not eligible for repayment. In doing so, the applicant’s military records should be corrected to show his DA Form 3286-66 was amended to include the sentence “If a student loan is accepted by the official processing you for enlistment as payable under the LRP and the government fails to verify that the student loan accepted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074814C070403
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 a memorandum dated 12 October 2001, the Chief of Promotions Branch, PERSCOM advised him that in the absence of a material error in his promotion file, his request for promotion reconsideration must be denied.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074819C070403
The applicant states that he requested and was granted a 1-year extension of service, beyond his 60 th birthday, by the MIARNG but was denied this additional service credit by AR-PERSCOM. An ARNG Annual Statement of Retirement Points prepared on 28 December 2001, shows that the applicant reached 20 years of qualifying service for retired pay at age 60 on 27 December 1998. The memorandum went on to state that AR-PERSCOM had placed the applicant in the Retired Reserve effective 1 January...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074825C070403
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 with an effective date of 28 May 1967 to show award of the Good Conduct Medal, a second award of the Purple Heart (correctly known as the Purple Heart with First Oak Leaf Cluster), the Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze service stars, the Valorous Unit Award, the Meritorious Unit Commendation, the Presidential Unit Citation, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, the Republic of Vietnam Civil...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074826C070403
The applicant requests that his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD Form 214, be amended to show he was awarded four Army Commendation Medals (ARCOMs), five Army Good Conduct Medals, and the Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (NPDR) with the numeral 3. The applicant’s military records show that enlisted in the Regular Army on 27 January 1987. His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the ARCOM 2d award, the Army Good Conduct Medal 4th award, and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074827C070403
APPLICANT REQUESTS: Correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show a basic marksmanship badge and a "Battle Expeditionary Campaign Badge." In support of his application, he submitted a copy of his DD Form 214, his Enlisted Record Brief (Active Army Enlisted); a memorandum from the U.S. Army Medical Department Activity at Fort Lee, Virginia; orders which ordered him to initial active duty for training (IADT); and his Standard Form 607 (Clinical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074829C070403
There are no unit or hospital orders authorizing award of the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 6 January 1968 in Vietnam in the applicant’s service personnel records. However, evidence of record shows the applicant participated in five campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which are not correctly shown by award of one silver service star for wear on his Vietnam Service Medal. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074831C070403
Information obtained from the OTSG files indicates that the applicant was diagnosed with trench foot and not frostbite and as such does not meet the criterion for award of the Purple Heart. In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as recommended below. __ lf _____ ____ jns __ ___ reb __ GRANT AS STATED IN RECOMMENDATION
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074835C070403
The applicant’s record contains no DD Form 214 for his first period of active duty service from 20 January 1969 through 17 January 1971. The Board also notes that the record contains no evidence that a DD Form 214 was issued to the applicant for his active duty period of service from 20 January 1969 through 17 January 1971, the period during which he completed his first tour in the RVN. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by issuing the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074836C070403
The Board considered the following evidence: EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: The Board considered the applicant's request to correct his pay grade to E-4 on his discharge certificate from the USAR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074837C070403
The evidence of record shows that the applicant’s reduction was determined to be illegal by the IG of the 99 th Reserve Command, and based on this determination, First United States Army took action to amend orders it had published to show the applicant’s correct rank. Therefore, the Board concludes that the applicant’s record should be corrected to show that his reduction to PFC was revoked and that he held the rank of SP4 at the time of his discharge from the USAR. That all of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074838C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: The primary Desert Shield/Storm file contains one record for each active duty member who participated in-theater between 2 August 1990 and 31 July 1991 and one record for each Reservist, National Guard member or retiree who was activated or federalized in response to Desert Shield/Desert Storm.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074839C070403
His discharge document shows entitlement to the Army Commendation Medal, but does not show the Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device. There are no orders in the applicant’s service personnel records which show that he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device, and there is no evidence that he was recommended for award of the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device. Orders show the applicant was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074840C070403
The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge from the United States Army Reserve (USAR) be voided and that he instead be transferred to the Retired Reserve. The evidence of record fails to show that ARPERSCOM personnel officials properly notified the applicant of his option to transfer to the Retired Reserve in connection with his mandated separation from the USAR. Given the facts and circumstances of this case, the Board finds sufficient reason to believe the applicant was never...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074842C070403
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, the applicant requests that his reentry (RE) code and his separation (SPD) code on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected so that he can reenlist in the Army. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge. Nevertheless, the applicant was separated from active duty in July 1992...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074843C070403
She was given an SPD of MBK (To be used for RA soldiers eligible to reenlist or with a Declination of Continued Service Statement in force who are Released from active duty on completion of enlistment and transferred to the Reserve components to complete military obligation) and assigned RE-3. The evidence of record indicates that the applicant was honorably released from active duty and given SPD of MBK. It is the opinion of this Board, that the applicant's DD Form 214 was erroneously...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074844C070403
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: On 13 May 1974, the applicant was discharged accordingly. In December 1970, long before the applicant was returned to military control after being found by the FBI in 1974, the unit commander from his unit in the RVN sent a letter to his mother informing her of his AWOL status.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074845C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. She cites the evidence presented to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) to substantiate her case. On 10 November 1999 the applicant was separated with a general discharge for misconduct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074846C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 29 April 2002, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 15 for homosexual admission. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074847C070403
On 20 November 1970, the separation authority approved the recommendation for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 for unsuitability due to character and behavior disorders. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged under honorable conditions (a general discharge) on 3 December 1970 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 for unsuitability due to character and behavior disorders. When separation for unsuitability was warranted an honorable or general discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074848C070403
Member The applicant and counsel if any, did not appear before the Board. His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) indicates he had 10 years, 6 months, and 3 days of active service. In the processing of this case an advisory opinion was obtained from the U.S. Total Army Personnel Command, Special Actions Branch, Office of Promotions, Reserve Components, which recommended that the applicant’s date of rank be corrected to reflect 31 May 1996, the date he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074851C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That an Article 15 dated 31 August 1998 be removed from his U. S. Army Criminal Investigation Command (USACIDC) files. A DA Form 4833, which indicates the applicant received an Article 15, is filed with the MPR relevant to the assault charge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074853C070403
In accordance with Army Regulation 600-200, dated 22 January 1988, paragraph 7-34c, soldiers who, for any reason, are not promoted to grade E-5 or E-6 on the first calendar day of the month will be entitled to increased pay and allowances from the date of the promotion order. In conclusion, the advisory opinion recommended that the applicant be granted retroactive pay and allowances from 1 through 25 September 1990. Therefore, based on the advisory opinion provided by PERSCOM, this Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074854C070403
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that all documents relating to his request for correction/removal from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) of a Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Report (NCOER) for the period February 1994 through January 1995 be removed from the restricted portion (R-Fiche) of his OMPF; that the NCOERs on file in his record dating from 1 July 1996 be corrected to reflect service in the rank and pay grade of sergeant first class/E-7, (SFC/E-7), vice staff sergeant/E-6...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074856C070403
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: In the opinion of the Board, the applicant has failed to provide evidence to show that the AER in question contained a material error, was inaccurate, or was unjust. Although he did not appeal the report to the ESRB, his appeal and rebuttal was reviewed, considered, and denied by two NCO Academy commandants.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074857C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He’s proud to say he served the United States Army. 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 | 2002074859C070403
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That he be issued a separation document for the time he served in Operation Desert Storm, from July to December 1991. In support of his request the applicant submits Leave and Earnings Statements showing he was paid from 21 July to 31 December 1991; he submits other financial documents which show he was on active duty during the time in question; he submits the certificate for the Army Commendation Medal he was awarded for his service in a unit in support of Operation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074866C070403
COUNSEL CONTENDS : That the applicant served honorably for 168 days before he was honorably discharged for the purpose of reenlistment. He was convicted by a special court-martial on 12 March 1954 of feigning a mental lapse on 3 March 1954, by stating that he did not know his general orders, for the purpose of avoiding guard duty and of failure to go to his place of duty (Reveille formation). There is no evidence to show that he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074869C070403
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The FSM's military records show: The FSM’s DD Form 214 does not show the Purple Heart as an authorized award. There is no evidence of record available to the Board, and the applicant has provided no evidence, which shows that the FSM served in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074870C070403
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that his records be corrected to show that he completed 20 years of qualifying service for retirement at age 60. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's available military records show: He was separated from the Army Reserve on 5 December 1968 without earning any additional retirement points sufficient for a qualifying year of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074872C070403
The applicant requests that all his military records be corrected to reflect that he was promoted to colonel/0-6 with a date of rank of 1 March 2001, and that he be paid back pay for the period of active duty service from 1 March 2001 through 31 January 2002 at the rate of colonel/0-6. PERSCOM recommended that the applicant be promoted to colonel/0-6 with a date of rank and effective date of 1 March 2001, with all back pay and allowances. That all of the Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074873C070403
In this opinion, personnel officials indicated that there were no provisions in the applicable law and regulations that would allow for the applicant to remain in an active USAR status subsequent to his having been twice non-selected for promotion to LTC. It further indicated that the applicant was transferred to the Retired Reserve in order to allow him to continue to receive VSI payments only with no additional benefits authorized. In order for the Board to grant the exception to policy...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074874C070403
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 regulation also provides that the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal may be awarded if the individual served the full period in cases when the operation is less than 30 days in duration, if the individual is engaged in actual combat with armed opposition regardless of the period of service, if the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074876C070403
The applicant requests, in effect, promotion consideration to colonel under 1994 and 1995 criteria. He submits a letter dated 30 January 1997 from the Office of Promotions, Reserve Components, Total Army Personnel Command informing him that his record was omitted from the 1994 and 1995 Reserve Components Selections Boards; therefore, he has a basis for consideration under 1994 and 1995 criteria by a Standby Advisory Board (STAB), and a copy of his records in support of his application. He...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074877C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He apparently served in Vietnam during his first term of service because his DD Form 214 for the period ending 28 April 1969 shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Parachutist Badge, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal with device 1960, the Army Commendation Medal, and the Bronze Star Medal. Without his DA Form 20 or other records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074879C070403
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. Therefore, the Board concludes that the SSAN contained in the applicant’s military records and in his 24 April 1979 separation document should not be changed.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074883C070403
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: In order to be granted leave, the applicant had to have submit a signed DA Form 31 (Request and Authority for Leave) which requires that he specify the type of leave, his leave address...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074885C070403
There is no indication in the record that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) requesting an upgrade to his discharge within its 15 year statute of limitations. The evidence of record shows that the applicant’s administrative separation was accomplished in compliance with applicable regulations. Further, the Board concludes that the applicant’s discharge accurately reflects his overall record of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074886C070403
APPLICANT REQUESTS: Correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart and the Combat Infantryman Badge. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: Evidence of record shows the applicant served in an aviation unit while he was assigned in Vietnam, not an infantry unit in Vietnam.