ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074888C070403
In addition to supporting an award of the Purple Heart, his former unit commander also notes that several other awards (unit and campaign stars) were omitted from the applicant's records. Although the applicant's Bronze Star Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge and Air Medal were all reflected on his separation document, the Army Commendation Medal was not. The Board also notes that the applicant's award of the Army Commendation Medal was omitted from his separation document.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074890C070403
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 | 2002074891C070403
PROCEEDINGS BOARD DATE: 5 November 2002 DOCKET NUMBER: AR2002074891 The applicant requests correction of the military occupational specialty (MOS) shown on his separation document. Additionally, he served during the authorization period for award of the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany clasp and is entitled to correction of his discharge document to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074893C070403
His DD Form 214 item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized), which is authenticated in his own hand, does not show the Combat Infantryman Badge as an authorized award. There is no evidence in the applicant's records, and the applicant has provided no evidence, which shows that he was awarded or was eligible for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. Therefore, without sufficient evidence the applicant is not entitled to correction of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074934C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. In Part Vd (Potential for Promotion), the rater placed the applicant in the second block (Promote With Contemporaries) and provided the comment that the applicant performed adequately in his position, he should be considered for promotion to colonel with his contemporaries, and he could command any other detachment in the rater’s command. Chapter 4 contained guidance on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074935C070403
• Probative value of MEB, physical examinations and reports in a disability determination by the PEB and the ABCMR. The MOC, on page 6, notes that the ARBA medical advisor provided an AO; however, neither the AO nor the ABCMR MOC, discuss the overall effect of all, or some, of his ailments on his ability to perform his duties; pain as an unfitting condition; his VA and Army medical records; the postretirement report of examinations in the appeal that conflicted with Army MEB diagnoses, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074943C070403
There is no evidence in the applicant's personnel records that she requested that she be released from her obligation from service with the TPU either because of hardship or another reason provided for by Paragraph 4-9, Army Regulation 140-10. The authority for her discharge was Army Regulation 135-178. The available evidence shows that the applicant was released from the TPU and reassigned to the Army Reserve Personnel Center (Standby) on 20 July 1996, before the term of service that she...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074953C070403
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 a general discharge. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074954C070403
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. There is no evidence in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074958C070403
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 indicated in a 17 December 1968 request for reassignment that he had received one Purple Heart for wounds received in combat operations. That the applicant's DD Form 214 be amended to add the Army Good Conduct Medal and two awards of the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal, First Class...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074963C070403
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 Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States, DD Form 214, be corrected to show he completed 2 years of high school, to add all his awards, to show his new name, and to show he contracted malaria. Once the Korean War Service Medal has been authorized by the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074964C070403
It states, in pertinent part, that retired soldiers are entitled to be advanced on the Retired List to the highest grade they held and in which they satisfactorily served on active duty when their active service plus service on the retired list totals 30 years. By law and regulation, enlisted soldiers are retired in the rank and pay grade they hold on the date of their REFRAD, and retired soldiers are entitled to be advanced on the Retired List to the highest grade in which they...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074966C070403
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 | 2002074969C070403
The applicant states, through counsel, that the settlement agreement, which was incorporated into the 29 July 1999 divorce decree, required the FSM to elect former spouse SBP coverage. Public Law 99-661, dated 14 November 1986, permitted divorce courts to order SBP coverage (without the member’s agreement) in those cases where the member was participating in the SBP or was still on active duty and had not yet made an SBP election. That all of the Department of the Army records related to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074970C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 7 June 1989 the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) considered the applicant's contention that he had been improperly enlisted, that he was only 17 years old and had only a 10 th grade education. DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law and regulations, it is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074971C070403
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 | 2002074976C070403
The applicant’s military records were not available to the Board for review. By regulation, in order to support awarding the PH necessary to establish that a member was wounded or injured in action, the wound or injury required treatment, and this treatment was made a matter of official record. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by awarding the applicant the Purple Heart for wounds received on 22 January 1944, in the vicinity of Mignano, Italy,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074979C070403
An Authorization for Issuance of Awards, DA Form 1577, dated 7 April 1994 shows the U. S. Army Reserve Personnel Center authorized issuance to the applicant of, in addition to the two awards shown on his DD Form 214, the Purple Heart, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074990C070403
There are no orders in the applicant’s service personnel records which show he was awarded the Combat Action Ribbon. His records show that he served in three campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam. However, evidence of record shows the applicant participated in three campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which are not correctly shown by award of three bronze service stars for wear on his Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074992C070403
APPLICANT REQUESTS :Reconsideration of her earlier appeal to correct her military records by granting her a physical disability retirement with a 60 percent disability rating. APPLICANT STATES : In effect, that the Board based it original decision on the following three points: that she elected to stay on active duty; that she could perform her duties as a Family Physician while on active duty; and that she elected to remain in the United States Army Reserve (USAR) to perform Family...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074994C070403
There is no evidence in the applicant’s service personnel records that he was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action. There is no evidence of record available to the Board, and the applicant has provided no evidence, which shows that he was wounded or treated for wounds sustained as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. However, evidence of record shows the applicant participated in three campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which are not correctly...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074996C070403
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 | 2002074997C070403
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 set aside a conviction. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075002C070403
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: His Personnel Qualification Record, DA Form 2, dated 30 April 1981 shows he completed 3 years of high school. He provides no evidence to show otherwise.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075003C070403
On 14 December 1987, the commander also notified the applicant that she was initiating a recommendation to separate him from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, paragraph 12c, for misconduct. On 4 February 1988, the applicant was discharged under honorable conditions under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9, for drug abuse rehabilitation failure. Army Regulation 635-200 serves as the authority for enlisted separations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075004C070403
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: There is no evidence of record available to the Board, and the applicant has provided no evidence, which shows that she was recommended for or awarded the Army Achievement Medal. Therefore, the Board determined that there is insufficient evidence on which to base any award of the Army Achievement Medal in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075010C070403
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 retired rank be changed to colonel (COL). Army Regulation 135-180, which implements the statutory authority governing the granting of retired pay to soldiers and former Reserve Component soldiers, provides at chapter 2, paragraph 2-11(c), that the Retired Activities Directorate, U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Command (ARPERSCOM), will...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075012C070403
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show that he was wounded in action. The evidence of record reflects that the applicant was wounded on 1 December 1950, the date he was taken prisoner. Once the Department of the Air Force has authorized the Korean War Service Medal, the applicant may apply to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records to add this foreign award to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075015C070403
APPLICANT STATES : In effect, that he served 3 years, 11 months, and 19 days beyond his ETS date and that, upon being released from the United States Disciplinary Barracks (USDB), he should have been honorably discharged. On 30 May 1979, the unit commander recommended approval of the request for discharge under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 and the issuance of a discharge under other than honorable conditions. Accordingly, on 15 June 1979, the applicant was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075029C070403
APPLICANT STATES : That he was not properly informed of the benefits of transferring to the Retired Reserve after serving in the LAARNG for 20 years. Although the record is silent as to what occurred in regards to the applicant’s initial request for discharge after it was returned without action, his records do show that on 30 September 1986, he was honorably discharged from the IANG due to his ETS. The available evidence shows that the applicant submitted a request for discharge because...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075031C070403
The applicant’s DD Form 214, which was authenticated in his own hand, does not show the Bronze Star Medal, the Presidential Unit Citation, the Valorous Unit Award, the Meritorious Unit Commendation, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation, the Vietnam Service Medal with five bronze service stars, the Air Medal or the Good Conduct Medal as authorized awards. However, evidence of record shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075033C070403
There are no orders for the Army Commendation Medal in the applicant’s service personnel records. 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. d. by adding the entries, “Army Commendation Medal”, “Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal”, “Meritorious Unit Commendation (2 awards)”, “Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075038C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He goes on to state that he was seen by a psychiatrist at the time who mentioned a medical discharge. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records, though somewhat incomplete, show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075039C070403
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant’s military records were not available to the Board for review. However, while it is clear the applicant served in Korea, the specific dates of his service cannot be established from the available evidence of record or from the independent evidence he provided. Carl W. S. Chun Director, Army Board for Correction of Military RecordsINDEXCASE IDAR2002075039SUFFIXRECONDATE BOARDED2003/01/14TYPE OF DISCHARGEHD DATE OF DISCHARGE1957/09/03DISCHARGE AUTHORITYAR...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075040C070403
The applicant requests, in effect, that his Report of Transfer or Discharge, DD Form 214, be corrected to show he was awarded the Purple Heart and to correct his date of entry on active duty. The applicant states that he was wounded in Vietnam and has a certificate awarding him the Purple Heart. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded two awards of the Air Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075043C070403
He was transferred to the US Army Reserve (USAR) where he continued to serve until he was honorably discharged on 6 September 1972. The opinion recommended that this Board approve the applicant's request for 20 qualifying years of service and that he be granted a 20-Year Letter. Army Regulation 135-180 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075045C070403
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. Once the Korean War Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075047C070403
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: Finally, the applicant has offered no explanation either for the delay in raising her alleged prior completion of PLDC or for her apparent failure to mention it at the time of her original separation from active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075048C070403
Three options are available: (A) elect to decline enrollment and choose at age 60 whether to start SBP participation; (B) elect that a beneficiary receive an annuity if they die before age 60 but delay payment of it until the date of the member’s 60 th birthday; (C) elect that a beneficiary receive an annuity immediately upon their death if before age 60. The applicant and the FSM formally married on 10 February 1995 and the FSM died on 17 May 1995. If the applicant can provide evidence to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075049C070403
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 concurred in the FSM's election to provide an SBP annuity at a reduced base amount.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075052C070403
It was noted that he must continue attending ADAPCP counseling and otherwise comply with the treatment plan until his discharge or face disciplinary action. On 9 June 1995, the applicant's commander notified the applicant he was being recommended for discharge from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9 because he failed to achieve successful rehabilitation and he failed to comply with the prescribed treatment plans and goals. He was still required to complete...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075055C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT STATES : That his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) incorrectly reflects his MOS as 71B20. His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record), signed by the applicant, reflects the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Pistol Bar, which is not listed on his DD Form 214: Item 22 (MOS) indicates that on 18 April...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075056C070403
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 empowered to change the severity of the sentence imposed in the court-martial process only if clemency is determined to be appropriate. 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: Carl W. S....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075057C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That the undesirable discharge of her deceased husband, a former service member (FSM) be upgraded to a more favorable discharge. In view of the foregoing, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075059C070403
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. At the time of his enlistment, he indicated in item 36 of his enlistment contract (DD Form 1966/5), where it explained to him that failure to reveal any previous records of arrests or convictions or juvenile...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075063C070403
However, the applicant provided a citation for the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service during the period June 1968 to August 1969 in Vietnam. In support of his claim for award of the Bronze Star Medal, the applicant provided a copy of a citation for award of the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service during the period June 1968 to August 1969 in Vietnam. However, evidence of record shows the applicant participated in five campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which are not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075065C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his discharge be upgraded to honorable. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075074C070403
Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 shows that Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 196th Infantry Brigade was awarded the Valorous Unit Award for the period 11 - 31 August 1969 and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for the period 24 August - 31 December 1969. The evidence of record shows the applicant was a temporary SP5 at the time he separated and that his DD Form 214 fails to show his correct rank, grade, and date of rank. The applicant met the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075075C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. It provides that, if a request for a reconsideration is received within one year of the prior consideration and the case has not been previously reconsidered, it will be resubmitted to the Board if there is evidence (including but not limited to any facts or arguments as to why relief should be granted. The review of his service record included consideration of his combat...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075078C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. In support of his request, the applicant submits a newspaper clipping which reports that the applicant was wounded in action on 6 June 1968. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: