ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075228C070403
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. In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as recommended below. That the applicant’s DD Form 214, item 18 be amended to show he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075234C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 18 December 1974, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge. On 18 December 1974, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075235C070403
The applicant’s military records show that he was ordered to active duty for two years with a reporting date to the Army Review Boards Agency in Arlington, Virginia of 26 June 2000. The applicant’s DD Form 214 shows that he was released from active duty on 20 June 2002 upon completion of his required active service. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by correcting the applicant’s DD Form 214 to show that he entered on active duty on 26 June...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075241C070403
His Service Record, DA Form 24, shows his SSAN as ___-__- 1481. On 26 July 1962, the applicant’s commander recommended he be separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 for unfitness. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the applicant was separated from the service with a General Discharge Certificate on 23 August 1962.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075248C070403
In support of his application, he submits copies of his: DD Forms 214, dated 5 May 1988 and 3 August 2001; NGB Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service); DA Form 5790-R (Record Firing Scorecard); DA Form 88 (Combat Pistol Qualification Course Scorecard); course completion certificate; and a copy of a certificate of achievement. The applicant’s military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army (RA) on 8 August 1985, as a light weapons infantry (11B). However, his DD Form 214,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075251C070403
The applicant requests correction of his records to show eight awards of the Air Medal to include one award of the Air Medal for valor (correctly known as the Air Medal with "V" Device), the Army Commendation Medal, the Presidential Unit Citation, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation and the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation. There are no orders available to the Board which show the Army Commendation Medal was awarded to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075254C070403
The applicant's DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), with an effective date of 17 March 1952, does not show entitlement to award of the Purple Heart. When the Korean War Service Medal is 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 unit award to his DD Form 214. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to correction of his records to show award of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075256C070403
On 17 July 1969, he departed his unit AWOL and was dropped from the rolls as a deserter on the same day. On 19 December 1975, the applicant was issued a Clemency Discharge pursuant to Presidential Proclamation Number 4313. 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 | 2002075260C070403
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: On 20 November 2000, the discharge authority accepted the recommendation for discharge, waived further rehabilitative efforts and directed that she be discharged with a characterization of service of general under honorable conditions under the provisions of Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075262C070403
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 | 2002075267C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's available military records show: There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant was ever awarded an MOS other than the assigned trainee status MOS.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075273C070403
The applicant’s military records were not available to the Board for review. 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, based on his honorable active duty service, was awarded the National Defense...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075283C070403
On 8 October 1998, an Air Force Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) found the applicant to be unfit for duty due to bipolar I disorder and recommended she be referred to the Army reviewing authority for disposition. The evidence of record shows the applicant was placed on the TDRL due to bipolar I disorder and subsequently determined to be physically unfit due to bipolar I disorder requiring psychiatric treatment that effectively managed her symptoms. Therefore, it appears that the Article 15...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075286C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his discharge under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) be upgraded to a general discharge. Although there is no evidence of record to show the applicant had a drug problem while he was in the Army, the Board notes his contention that he had completed drug rehabilitation while in Germany but he became involved in drugs again after arriving at...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075287C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The applicant provides a DD Form 1883 dated 8 May 1986 showing the FSM elected to participate in the RCSBP for spouse only coverage, full base amount, option C. Apparently, the Iowa National Guard returned this DD Form 1883 to the National Guard Bureau by letter dated 13 May 1986. It appears that the FSM's 1986 request for enrollment in the RCSBP was generated when a team...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075290C070403
The applicant’s DD Forms 214 with effective dates of 29 February 1968 and 28 August 1972 do not show the Army Commendation Medal with “V” Device as an authorized award. However, 9th Infantry Division General Orders Number 108 does not authorize the Army Commendation Medal with “V” Device to the applicant. Therefore, the Board determined that there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the Army Commendation Medal with “V” Device in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075297C070403
Paragraph 7-8f of the same regulation states the physical profiles for Reservist not on active duty may be accomplished by the Army Reserve Personnel Command (AR-PERSCOM) staff surgeons, medical corps commander of USAR hospitals, or the Surgeon, AR-PERSCOM without a physical profile board (PPBD). Army Regulation 635-40 governs the evaluation for physical fitness of soldiers who may be unfit to perform their military duties because of physical disability. It states that soldiers when found...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075299C070403
The applicant’s military records show that he was inducted in the Army on 11 April 1968. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) lists the unit awards received by units serving in Vietnam. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show these awards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075304C070403
The Director indicated that the applicant’s letter stated that he was not informed of the RRMIIP until he demobilized and a review of his RRMIIP enrollment application shows that he completed the application on 26 August 1997, which was prior to his demobilization date. The Director further stated that the applicant had not submitted any memorandums or supporting documentation as to him not being briefed and that after hearing about the program, he should have obtained more information from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075305C070403
Upon successful completion of the alternate service, former members would be granted a “clemency” discharge by the President of the United States, thus restoring his or her affected civil rights. 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: After considering his overall record of service with regard to the Presidential Proclamation 4313 program, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075308C070403
On 30 April 1979, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant’s request for an upgraded discharge. 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: There is no evidence to show that he made his command or any other agency aware of any personal problems or that he attempted to resolve his problems in an administratively acceptable manner (e.g., a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075312C070403
Additionally, documents from files at the National Archives confirm that the "Doc Br" who treated the applicant's wound was a member of the same infantry regiment and was awarded a Combat Medical Badge in May 1945, which was "effective" 2 September 1944. Notwithstanding the fact that there are no medical records to confirm that the applicant was wounded, or that his name was not among those reported as wounded in action by the regimental history authored in 1946, the Board is convinced that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075315C070403
The applicant requests that his erroneous enlistment extension of 27 November 1999 be voided; that he be authorized an antedated 3-year enlistment in the Army Reserve (USAR) dated 1 April 1999; that he be honorably discharged from the Army National Guard (ARNG) effective 31 March 1999 and that he be issued the appropriate separation documents from the ARNG; and that he be authorized an antedated reenlistment dated 31 March 2002 for a term of service which he will decide when he reenlists. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075316C070403
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 World War II Victory Medal and the Combat Infantryman Badge. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the FSM was awarded the World War II Victory Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Bronze Star Medal (based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge), the Army of Occupation Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075317C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 4 February 1975, his commander requested that the applicant be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14 for his fraudulent enlistment into the military service. The commander stated that at the time of the applicant's enlistment, the applicant failed to report having any previous service, or having received a discharge under other than...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075318C070403
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. On 21 February 1997 the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request to upgrade his discharge. Chapter 10 of that regulation provides, in pertinent part, that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge may submit a request for discharge for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075320C070403
The Board notes that there is no evidence, and the applicant has not provided any which supports her contention that she qualified with a military weapon and was awarded an associated badge. The Board also notes that there is no evidence the applicant was ever recommended for, or awarded a personal decoration. However, the applicant completed a qualifying period of service for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal on 15 September 1976.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075326C070403
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 states, in effect, that his separation document (DD Form 214) does not reflect award of the Vietnam Service Commemorative Medal, the 50 th Anniversary Korean Defense Commemorative Medal, the Cold War Victory Medal, the US Army Service Commemorative Medal, the Army Overseas Ribbon, the Overseas...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075327C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That the debt she incurred as a result of her enlistment bonus being recouped be remitted. APPLICANT STATES : She was not aware that her enlistment bonus would be recouped if she were separated from her Army Reserve (USAR) unit due to the birth of her child.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075331C070403
There is no evidence in the available records which shows the applicant was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. The staff of the Board is authorized to determine whether or not such evidence has been submitted. However, these statements are not sufficient by themselves as a basis for an award of the Purple Heart in view of evidence of record which shows the applicant was not wounded as a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075334C070403
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show award of the Korean War Service Medal, the Cold War Recognition Certificate, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the National Defense Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, the Good Conduct Medal, the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Carbine Bar, the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar and the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075336C070403
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. Thus, the Board finds no basis to grant the applicant’s request to change the military record. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by issuing to the applicant a Transcript of Military Records (DA Form 1596), in her new name ordered in the enclosed court decree,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075338C070403
The applicant requests that his discharge be revoked, that he be returned to a Ready Reserve status, and that his Voluntary Separation Incentive (VSI) payments be reinstated. He was also informed of the requirements in order to continue to receive his VSI payments. The applicant was separated from active duty on 1 August 1994, under the VSI program and was to receive $8,319.03 a year for 18 years.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075340C070403
APPLICANT STATES : He continued to pay his student loans since the Army failed to pay them as promised in his Loan Repayment Program (LRP) enlistment addendum. DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record and applicable law and regulations, it is concluded: While the applicant states that he attempted to get his loans paid under the LRP in a timely manner, he has not submitted any evidence showing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075345C070403
The applicant requests correction of item 5 (Qualifications/Specialty Number or Symbol) on his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show Anti-Aircraft Artillery Gun Crewman instead of “1500 Recreation Supv” [supervisor]; correction of item 28 (Most Significant Duty Assignment) to show Anti-Aircraft Artillery Gun Crewman instead of “Recreation Supv”; and correction of item 27 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075347C070403
He further states that his DD Form 214 does not reflect the awards he received for service in the ETO. The applicant’s military records show that he was inducted on 1 March 1946 and was honorably discharged on the same day for the purpose of enlisting in the Regular Army. In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as recommended below.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075351C070403
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Kosovo Campaign Medal in item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) for his support in Operation Joint Guardian in Kosovo. The applicant’s military records show that he initially served in the Army National Guard from March 1971 to September 1986. Evidence of record shows the applicant served on active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075352C070403
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. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his Enlisted Record and Report of Separation, WD AGO Form 53-55, be amended to show his correct date of birth. The Board is authorized to correct any military record to correct an error.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075353C070403
Evidence of record shows the applicant received campaign credit for the Naples-Foggia Campaign; therefore, this portion of the applicant’s request for campaign credit for “Naples” will not be discussed further in this Memorandum of Consideration. Evidence of record also shows that the applicant’s records were corrected to show award of the EAME Campaign Medal with four bronze service stars as evidenced by the DD Form 215, dated 24 March 1994. There is no evidence of record available to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075356C070403
The applicant states, in effect, that he is entitled to the Purple Heart and it should be entered on his separation document. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part that a bronze service star, based on qualifying service for each campaign listed in Appendix B of this regulation, will be worn on the appropriate service medal. The evidence of record shows that the applicant is entitled to the Purple Heart by virtue of the wounds he suffered in Vietnam on 28...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075357C070403
This memorandum authorized the applicant’s promotion to MAJ and established her DOR as 27 January 2000. As a result, her record was referred to a STAB and she was considered and selected for promotion to MAJ under the criteria established for the 1998 promotion board. However, during the processing of this case, these same promotion officials determined that the 31 August 1998 date was in error, and that the applicant’s promotion date to MAJ should have actually been established as 30...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075358C070403
Her discharge document does not show service in Kuwait in item 18 (Remarks). The Board considered the applicant's request for correction of her DD Form 214 to show her deployment to Camp Doha, Kuwait. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing the entry "SERVICE IN KUWAIT: FROM 22 FEBRUARY 2002 TO 5 MARCH 2002" in item 18 (Remarks) on the DD Form 214 of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075360C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On this same date, the applicant was placed in pre-trial confinement. A discharge under other than honorable conditions was at that time and is still normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075361C070403
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 5 February 1976 and 13 July 1979 the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request to upgrade his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075362C070403
The applicant requests that his military records be corrected to delete his period of AWOL (absent without leave) between 1 July and 18 July 1999, that his line of duty investigation results be changed to “line of duty – yes” and that the reason for his separation be changed from “disability, existed prior to service” to “service connected.” The findings and conclusions of the line of duty investigation were approved and on 20 June 2001 the applicant appealed the determination. The Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075363C070403
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Purple Heart and the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar. There are no orders in the applicant’s service personnel records which show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. However, there is no evidence of record, and the applicant has provided no medical evidence which shows he was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075367C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The convening authority suspended the reduction for 60 days. The discharge proceedings were conducted in accordance with law and regulations applicable at the time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075371C070403
There is no evidence in the applicant's service personnel records to show he was wounded in action. There is no evidence of record to show the applicant met the eligibility criteria for award of the Purple Heart. A review of the historical files of the unit's Daily Staff Journal for the two dates mentioned by the applicant failed to show the unit came under artillery or mortar attack on those dates.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075373C070403
The applicant requests correction of his records to show the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Kuwait Liberation Medal and the Bronze Star Medal. The applicant states that the Combat Infantryman Badge was never placed on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). Based on the foregoing, the applicant is not entitled to award of the Combat Infantryman Badge because he did not serve in an infantry duty position during Operation Desert Storm.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075374C070403
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...