ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075085C070403
Her Reserve obligation date (item 12i) on her 1985 Department of the Defense Form 214 correctly reflects 30 September 1988. Because she was separated on temporary records several items on the 1988 separation document were either omitted or recorded incorrectly, including her primary specialty (item 11), Reserve obligation information (item 12i), awards (item 13), and prior service information (items 12d-12g). Additionally, while the Board notes that the applicant completed training as a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075089C070403
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 evidence of record shows that the PUC has not been awarded since the war in Vietnam ended.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075091C070403
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, correction of appropriate military records to show a reentry eligibility (RE) code, which would allow reenlistment. Her DD Form 214 indicates that she was discharged on 19 May 2002, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 4, (Expiration Term of Service) with an honorable discharge. There is no evidence in the available record, and the applicant has provided no evidence, that shows irregularity in the assignment of her RE code.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075093C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Army Regulation 600-8-1, paragraph 41-8 states, in pertinent part, that if an Existing Prior to Service (EPTS) condition was aggravated by military service, the finding will be in line of duty. Therefore, the Board is satisfied that the finding that his degenerative disc disease was not incurred in line of duty was appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075101C070403
In support of his application, the applicant submits a copy of his DD Form 214 with an effective date of 16 January 1970; a copy of a citation awarding him the Purple Heart on 22 April 1968 for wounds received in action in the Republic of Vietnam on 11 January 1968; a copy of a DA Form 209, Delay, Referral, or Follow-up Notice indicating that a previously submitted DD Form 149, Application for Correction of Military Records, dated 6 January 1982, had been received for action by the Reserve...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075102C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The Board considered the following evidence: APPLICANT REQUESTS: That he be awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and the Air Medal (AM).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075106C070403
The applicant requests, as the widow of a deceased former service member (FSM), correction of her late husband’s military records to show award of the Bronze Star Medal and the Purple Heart. The FSM’s discharge document with an effective date of 12 January 1972 shows the Vietnam Service Medal as an authorized award. Notwithstanding the newspaper articles which state that the FSM received the Bronze Star Medal for achievement, there is no evidence of record available to the Board which...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075108C070403
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. Army Regulation 635-206, in effect at the time, set forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel for misconduct (fraudulent entry, conviction by civil court, and absence without leave or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075110C070403
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Good Conduct Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation, the Presidential Unit Citation and the Meritorious Unit Commendation. The applicant’s DD Form 214, which was authenticated in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075111C070403
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that his military record be corrected to show his foreign service in Kuwait and that he received the Kuwait Liberation Medal. The Board notes the contention of the applicant that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his foreign service in Kuwait and to reflect his entitlement to the Kuwait Liberation Medal. The evidence of record provides no indication that the applicant ever served overseas or that he was awarded the Kuwait Liberation Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075114C070403
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that he be granted service points for the time he spent in the United States Army Reserve (USAR) Control Group (Individual Ready Reserve (IRR)) and that he be placed in the Retired Reserve effective 6 December 1994, when he left the active Reserve. The applicant submitted his request for Retired Pay at age 60 on 1 May 2002. The applicant’s contentions have been noted by the Board; however, they are not supported by the evidence submitted with his application...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075116C070403
COUNSEL CONTENDS : That the applicant has submitted VA records showing he was assigned a 20 percent rating for a left knee condition and a 10 percent rating for a left thumb condition. The VA apparently initially awarded the applicant a 10 percent disability rating for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction of his left knee and a zero percent disability rating for residuals of his left thumb injury. Title 10, U. S. Code, section 1203, provides for the physical disability separation of a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075117C070403
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, dated 22 January 2002; an excerpt from the Daily News, dated 18 August 1990; an eyewitness statement, dated 4 October 1999; a NGB (National Guard Bureau) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service), dated 22 September 1952; a Standard Form 180 (Request Pertaining to Military Records), dated 4 March 2002; a DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075118C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 2 November 1972, nonjudicial punishment (NJP) was imposed against him for failure to go to his place of duty. He applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) on 6 June 1977, for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075119C070403
The Board considered the following evidence: On 18 June 1981, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge. Carl W. S. Chun Director, Army Board for Correction of Military RecordsINDEXCASE IDAR2002075119SUFFIXRECONYYYYMMDDDATE BOARDED2002/08/22TYPE OF DISCHARGE(UD)DATE OF DISCHARGE1974/09/21DISCHARGE AUTHORITYAR635-200,chapter10 .
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075133C070403
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his Report of Transfer or Discharge, DD Form 214/Correction to DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD Form 215, be amended to add the Bronze Star Medal (BSM), the Purple Heart, the Army Good Conduct Medal, and the Army Achievement Medal (AAM). APPLICANT STATES : In effect, that his DD Form 214 for the period ending 13 March 1970 recognized he was awarded the BSM; however, the DD Form 215 dated 5 January 2001 did not list it. In the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075137C070403
They concurred with the applicant's request and recommended that the Board grant the requested relief. The applicant's request is fully supported by the evidence of record and the G-1's advisory opinion. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the applicant reenlisted on 13 October 2001 for a period of 3 years under the two 3-year reenlistment bonus.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075139C070403
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 undesirable discharge be upgraded to honorable, that his date of rank (DOR) on his report of separation (DD Form 214) be corrected and that two sworn statements (DA Form 2823) be removed from his records. When he went AWOL, his parents did not know where he was and he went AWOL...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075141C070403
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 were not available to the Board for review. The applicant’s service records were not available to the Board, and there was no information available on his over three years of prior active service performed prior to the enlistment under review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075143C070403
The applicant requests that his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD Form 214, be amended to show he earned three Army Achievement Medals (AAMs); that he served in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) U. S. Army Reserve Control Group (USAR) (Reinforcement), not the inactive Reserve, for three years; that he trained at Fort Sill, OK as a Reserve drill sergeant and completed correspondence courses; that he was promoted to Staff Sergeant. The DD Form 214 is meant to be a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075153C070403
The applicant requests that his nonselections for promotion to major by the 1998 and 1999 Reserve Components Selection Board (RCSB) be removed from his records. On 2 August 1998, the Office of Promotions, Reserve Components, PERSCOM, issued a memorandum notifying the applicant, through the Mississippi ARNG, that he had been considered and not selected for promotion to major based on the lack of required military education by a board that convened on 9 March 1998. BOARD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075154C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The Loan Repayment Program is a Department of the Army enlistment option authorized by Public Law 99-145. PERSCOM noted that before the Army can make any loan repayments, additional loan verification information from both the LRP participant and current loan holder(s) must be provided to that office.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075155C070403
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 12 September 2002, the Office of The Surgeon General, Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Special Pay Branch opined that although the payment is not shown on the Medical Special Pay Record Brief, he was paid $12,000 ($8,640 post-tax) on voucher number KA981027, dated 27 October 1998 and $13,000 ($9,360 post-tax)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075156C070403
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 | 2002075160C070403
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. There is no evidence of record that shows that the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board’s 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075161C070403
APPLICANT REQUESTS : Reconsideration of her request to have her CitiAssist Citi-Bank student loan paid under her Student Loan Repayment Enlistment Incentive. 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: Unfortunately the applicant's submission of statements by her parents are not sufficiently compelling for the Board to conclude that the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075163C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. NCOs whose performance, conduct, and/or potential for advancement do not meet Army standards as determined by the appropriate recommendation of Headquarters, DA centralized selection boards responsible for QMP screening will be denied continued service. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075164C070403
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 16 January 1985, he went AWOL and remained absent until he surrendered to military authorities at Fort Bragg on 26 February 1985, where charges were preferred against him for the AWOL offense.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075165C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The Board considered the following evidence: While the applicant served in Europe, he has not provided any evidence and his records do not contain any evidence that his unit was located in Berlin.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075169C070403
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: NOTE: The Army Review Boards Agency Support Division, St. Louis, is requested to correct the records of the individual concerned by showing that he was awarded 2 bronze service stars to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075170C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. 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. The applicant was separated from active duty because of disability and as such, he was not eligible to reenlist, and received an SPD code of SFK and an RE code of 4.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075172C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. His first enlistment ended with an honorable discharge in the rank of Sergeant. The ADRB denied his request on 28 November 1980.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075174C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Or, the cadet could be ordered to active duty for not more than four years. 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 | 2002075176C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 17 June 1974, the commander initiated separation action on the applicant under the provisions of Department of the Army message 011510Z August 1973, Subject: Evaluation and Discharge of Enlistees Before 180 Active Duty Days. The evidence of record shows that the applicant enlisted on 29 May 1974 and was discharged from the Army on 25 June 1974, 27 days later.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075177C070403
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show that he was awarded the Mechanic Badge, the Good Conduct Medal, two Army Commendation Medals, two Army Achievement Medals and the Cold War Recognition Medal. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was awarded the Mechanic Badge with Tracked Vehicle Component Bar, the Army Commendation Medal, and the Army Achievement Medal. Based on his service in SWA, he is entitled...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075178C070403
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. 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 in action on 10 February 1970 and the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 29 July 1969 – 28 July 1971. That the applicant’s DD Form 214 be amended to delete the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075179C070403
The applicant states that he was discharged with a medical discharge. 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 all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned was awarded two awards of the Purple Heart, the Korean Service Medal with two bronze...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075180C070403
and Decorations, of his DA Form 20, Enlisted Qualification Record, indicating that the Combat Infantryman Badge was awarded him. Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the DD Form 214 is also absent an entry indicating award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. b. by showing that he was awarded, the Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze service stars, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075183C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. 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, there is no evidence of record available to the Board, and the applicant has provided no evidence, which shows that he was injured or treated for wounds...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075192C070403
On 22 March 1955, at Camp Schimmelpfennig, Honshu, Japan, APO 201, the applicant pled guilty and was found guilty by a general court-martial for willfully disobeying a lawful order from his superior NCO to shovel snow. On 26 April 1955, the sentence was approved as adjudged, except that, in accordance with the pre-trial agreement, confinement at hard labor was reduced to 1 year. After a thorough review of the applicant’s record and any issues submitted, the Board found no cause for clemency.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075194C070403
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 | 2002075196C070403
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. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant was awarded an individual decoration or an unit award for his service in Vietnam. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show this unit citation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075197C070403
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his bad conduct discharge be upgraded to at least a general discharge. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: On 24 May 1961, the applicant was discharged with a bad conduct discharge pursuant to his sentence by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075199C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The Board also notes that the applicant authenticated his WD AGO Form 53-55 at the time of his separation from the Army and this document did not show award of the Purple Heart or that he was wounded as a result of hostile action. NOTE : The Army Review Board Agency Support Division, St. Louis, Missouri is requested to provide the applicant with an administrative...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075200C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That he be awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). In view of the foregoing, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075208C070403
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’s submission...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075211C070403
The applicant states, in effect, that he is being unjustly denied the opportunity to convert his enrollment in the VEAP to the MGIB, a benefit that he would have been afforded had he not been seriously injured in the line of duty and subsequently placed on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) during the time prescribed as the eligibility window. Public Law 106-419 (Veterans Benefits and Health Care Improvement Act of 2000) authorizes participants in the VEAP who have continuously...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075216C070403
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Commendation Medal and five awards of the Army Achievement Medal. In support of her application, she submits a copy of her DD Form 214; an award certificate for the Army Commendation Medal; a DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award), dated 29 January 2002, for the Army Commendation Medal; an award certificate for the Army Achievement Medal; an undated DA Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075219C070403
He provides his DD Form 214; two Recommendations for Award, DA Forms 638, showing he was awarded the AAM in 2000 and 2002; and his Personnel Qualification Record, DA Form 2-1, as supporting evidence. The applicant's DA Form 2-1, item 9 shows he was awarded the Army Service Ribbon. There is no evidence of record and the applicant has submitted none, such as the DA Form 638 that recommended him for and approved the award of the MOVSM, to show he was awarded the MOVSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075225C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That the Purple Heart be awarded to his deceased father, a former service member (FSM). APPLICANT STATES : That his father, while serving with Company A, 359th Engineers in Belgium, drove his truck over a land mine and as a result lost the sight in his right eye.