ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075379C070403
The applicant requests correction of his records to show eight awards of the Air Medal. Based on the foregoing, the applicant is entitled to correction of his records to show a total of six awards of the Air Medal, correctly known as the Air Medal with Numeral "6". The applicant’s DD Form 214 shows the Vietnam Service Medal as an authorized award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075382C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 16 January 1970, the applicant was discharged, with a discharge UOTHC, in pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 for unfitness. Army Regulation 635-212, in effect at the time, set forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075394C070403
The applicant requests, in effect, that his separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected to reflect his proper level of civilian education by showing he completed the General Equivalency Diploma (GED); and by showing that he earned the a Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Grenade and Machine Gun Bars. The evidence of record contains no indication that he applicant completed his GED during his active duty tenure. Given this lack of evidence, the Board is compelled to deny the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075397C070403
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. He indicated that while a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075402C070403
The applicant's Enlisted Qualification Record, DA Form 20, item 38 (Record of Assignments) shows that his conduct and efficiency were rated as excellent throughout his entire service. Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) does not show award of either the BSM or the Purple Heart. In pertinent part, it states that the Purple Heart is awarded to any member of an Armed Force who has been wounded or killed in any action against an enemy of the United States.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075404C070403
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. APPLICANT STATES : He was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075408C070403
Although the applicant’s officer records are not available, the evidence of record shows that he was commissioned in the Army Reserve on 30 August 1987 and served continuously until 1 June 1998. The advisory opinion states that although the discharge orders were valid and in accordance with regulation, it found that the applicant had requested transfer to a troop program unit (TPU) in January 2000. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075409C070403
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. Medical evidence of record shows the applicant was wounded as a result of hostile action on 11 July 1952 in Korea. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075412C070403
The applicant requests that his military records be corrected to reflect entitlement to the World War II Victory Medal and that he be issued the American Campaign Medal and the American Defense Service Medal with clasp. He states the World War II Victory Medal was not entered in his records and he has not received the other two medals. Officials at the Army Review Boards Agency did not, however, correct the applicant's separation document to reflect entitlement to the World War II Victory...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075413C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The applicant's commander stated that the applicant had fully admitted to the offense for which he was charged; that due to the serious nature of the charges pending against the applicant and his past performance, he should receive the most expeditious discharge which would serve the best interest of the Army. On an unknown date, the separation authority approved...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075415C070403
It indicated that the applicant was honorably discharged from the USAR for failure to respond to two option notification letters after failing to maintain an active status by earning the required 50 points in the Retirement Year Ending (RYE) on 11 July 1997. The evidence of record confirms that on 18 February 2000, the applicant was honorably discharged from the USAR for failure to respond to two notification and option letters after failing to maintain active status by earning 50...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075427C070403
His discharge document shows authorized awards for service in Vietnam. There are no orders in the applicant’s service personnel records which show that he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device. b. by showing he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, two awards of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, two awards of the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation and the Good Conduct Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075428C070403
That was the date he should have executed the MGIB Kicker Addendum. The MGIB Kicker is an enlistment incentive, and is required to be executed at the time of the soldier’s enlistment or, in the case of Guardsmen, extension of their enlistment. At that time he was not a member of the Select Reserve, so he was not eligible for the MGIB Kicker.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075429C070403
By memorandum dated 6 August 2001, the applicant was informed that an informal PEB found his unfitting condition warranted a combined rating of less than 30 percent which would result in his separation with severance pay. Once a soldier is determined to be physically unfit for further military service, percentage ratings are applied to the unfitting conditions from the VASRD. Title 10, U. S. Code, section 1203, provides for the physical disability separation of a member who has less than...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075430C070403
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: The sentence was adjudged on 5 December 1969 but on 9 December, so much of the sentence which provided for confinement was suspended for 3 months. On 22 December 1969, the applicant was reassigned back to Fort Hood and while he was pending assignment to a unit at Fort Hood, he again absented himself without proper authority from the 502 nd Adjutant General Replacement Company on 28 December 1969, and remained AWOL until he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075437C070403
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 records be corrected to show he terminated his Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) coverage and he be refunded all premiums. 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 | 2002075439C070403
It states that a soldier who accepts a promotion with the condition that he or she must enroll in, and successfully complete, a specified NCOES course, and fails to meet those conditions, or is subsequently denied enrollment, or becomes an academic failure, or does not meet graduation requirements, or is declared a "No Show," will be reduced to the grade and rank held prior to the conditional promotion. It states that under promotion procedures of this regulation, a soldier may be promoted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075454C070403
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to reflect award of the Combat Medical Badge, two awards of the Army Commendation Medal, and an Army Good Conduct Medal. There is no evidence, and the applicant has not provided any, that he was awarded a second Army Commendation Medal. The applicant completed a qualifying period of service for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal on 27 March 1970.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075455C070403
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) to show award of the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp and the Meritorious Unit Emblem. The Meritorious Unit Emblem and the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp are not shown on the applicant's discharge document. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 to show award of the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075456C070403
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be reenlisted in the U. S. Army Reserve (USAR) and that he be provided his Voluntary Separation Incentive (VSI) payments. He enlisted in the Army Reserve on 18 July 1992, for a period of 3 years with an established expiration of term of service (ETS) of 17 July 1995. A VSI recipient must remain eligible for retention or reenlistment in the Ready Reserve by maintaining Army weight standards, completing a military physical examination every five...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075457C070403
The applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 does not show entitlement to the Combat Infantryman Badge. and date shown in Service Record or on WD AGO Form 20 will be entered in item 31 (Military Qualifications and Date). Therefore, he is entitled to award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and correction of his records to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075458C070403
The applicant requests that his record be corrected to show completion of parachute training and award of the Parachutist Badge, and also to show that he was a member of the 11 th Airborne Division from February 1943 to January 1946. The 11 th Airborne Division web page on the internet shows that the opening of the 11 th Airborne Division Headquarters was at Camp Mackall, North Carolina in February 1943, lists the units of the 11 th , and shows that the 674 th Glider Field Artillery...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075461C070403
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 her spouse, currently a service member (SM) in the Army National Guard but medically incompetent, be returned to active duty and then permanently retired by reason of physical disability. While not the applicant’s solution of choice, the VA might make an independent decision granting service-connection...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075463C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He recommended that the applicant be administratively discharged due to a personality disorder. Although the applicant has submitted a statement from a psychiatrist some 12 years after the fact, which opines that he may be suffering from a bipolar disorder, that disorder is also considered a personality disorder.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075464C070403
The applicant states that he was wounded in combat in early February 1945 and that his records should be corrected to show his wound. The evidence of record shows the applicant is entitled to the Bronze Star Medal based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case for the individual concerned be corrected by showing that he was awarded the Asiatic Pacific Theater Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars and one bronze...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075467C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. When he arrived at his sister’s house, he called his duty station, told them what had happened to him, and asked for transportation back to his unit. If the applicant’s story is true, the time to have presented it would have been at a court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075469C070403
The Board considered the following evidence: On 31 July 1972, the applicant was discharged in pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212, for unfitness with a UD. Carl W. S. Chun Director, Army Board for Correction of Military RecordsINDEXCASE IDAR2002075469SUFFIXRECONYYYYMMDDDATE BOARDED2002/09/10TYPE OF DISCHARGE(UD)DATE OF DISCHARGE1972/07/31DISCHARGE AUTHORITYAR635-212 .
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075471C070403
The applicant requests that block 11 of his report of separation (DD Form 214) dated 31 August 1999, be corrected to reflect the amount of time he served as a UH-1 pilot, a UH-60 pilot and as a UH-60 instructor pilot. The applicant’s DD Form 214 clearly does not reflect the applicant’s MOS qualifications over a 19-year period in Army Aviation. RECOMMENDATION : That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned held the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075474C070403
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for his participation in Grenada. The applicant states that he served in armed conflict in Grenada and should be entitled to the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and the Combat Infantryman Badge. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing the individual concerned was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075480C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his records be corrected to reflect that he was wounded while in combat and that he was treated for his wounds in a hospital in England. APPLICANT STATES : In effect, that he was wounded in both legs while in combat and that he was hospitalized in England but the information was not recorded "in item 34 of [his] discharge paper."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075483C070403
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 is no evidence in the available records, and the applicant has provided no evidence, that shows irregularity in the assignment of his RE code.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075489C070403
APPLICANT REQUESTS: Through counsel, that the applicant's discharge with severance pay due to physical disability be corrected to placement on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL); that the applicant be given all back pay and allowances, less severance pay, this correction will necessitate; and "Determining the Petitioner's date of retirement to be the date that the Board acts favorably in this case." The formal PEB used the same description of the unfitting condition, but added...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075490C070403
This document shows the unit, to which the applicant was assigned, was cited for award of the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation for actions during the period 15 September through 24 December 1950 by Department of the Army General Orders Number 8, 1952. 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. Once the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075493C070403
The applicant requests that his military records be corrected to reflect award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and Bronze Star Medal. Item 31 (Military Qualification and Date), on his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation-Honorable Discharge) indicates the applicant was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge in May 1945. The applicant's award of the Combat Infantryman Badge is already reflected on his separation document and as such, no additional correction is required in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075494C070403
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 board recommended that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075496C070403
The applicant's DD Form 214 does not show the Combat Medical Badge, the Purple Heart, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Humanitarian Service Medal, the Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation or the Meritorious Unit Commendation as authorized awards. There is no evidence in the applicant's service personnel records that he was recommended for or awarded the Meritorious Service Medal or the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075497C070403
The applicant requests award of the Infantry Badge, the Combat Infantry Badge, the Army of Occupation Ribbon, the Bronze Star Medal and all other awards he is authorized. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-1, shows that the applicant’s unit during World War II was awarded occupation credit which is authority for award of the Army of Occupation Medal to soldiers assigned to the unit during the period of qualifying service. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075498C070403
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). EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records, except for a few documents, from his Army of the United States and Regular Army service are not available.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075504C070403
There is no evidence in the available records that shows the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action. 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. There is no evidence in the available records which shows the applicant was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action in Korea.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075508C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. In the applicant’s previous application to the Board, he stated that there was no error or injustice in his case. The Board denied his request to upgrade his BCD on 10 November 1982.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075509C070403
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 11 June 1984, the approval authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of chapter 10 and directed that he be separated with a UOTHC discharge in pay grade E-1. Carl W. S. Chun Director, Army Board for Correction of Military RecordsINDEXCASE IDAR2002075509SUFFIXRECONDATE BOARDED20021217TYPE OF DISCHARGE(UOTHC)DATE OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075510C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 5 March 1985, the applicant’s commander initiated action to separate him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance. Previously, Army Regulation 635-200, the pertinent paragraph in chapter 5, provided that commanders could expeditiously discharge members under the TDP who lacked the necessary motivation, discipline,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075511C070403
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 in the available records that shows that the applicant 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 | 2002075512C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The Board considered and denied the applicant’s original request for an upgrade of his BCD on 15 June 1977. 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 | 2002075513C070403
The Board considered the following evidence: APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that his undesirable discharge (UD) be upgraded to a general discharge under honorable conditions. The applicant has failed to submit evidence that would satisfy this requirement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075514C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 6 February 1973, he was denied clemency. The record of trial was forwarded to the United States Army Court of Military Review for appellate review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075520C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 25 June 1960 he appeared, with counsel, before a board of officers that was convened to consider whether he should be eliminated from the service. Army Regulation 635-208, in effect at the time, provided the authority for discharging enlisted personnel for unfitness.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075521C070403
The Board considered the following evidence: On 3 April 1972, the applicant was discharged with an undesirable discharge, in pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial. 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 | 2002075522C070403
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 Board considered the following evidence: EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075523C070403
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. On 27 March 1980 the applicant acknowledged notification that his unit commander was recommending that he be administratively separated from active duty under...