ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075526C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The separation document issued to him on the date of his separation, 31 March 1987, confirms that he held the rank and pay grade of SGT/E-5 on the date of REFRAD. On 28 June 2002, the Army Grade Determination Review Board (AGDRB) denied the applicant’s request for advancement on the Retired List.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075527C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Information contained herein was obtained from his Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge, WD AGO Form 53-55. The applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55, item 34 shows that he was not wounded in action and he had signed his WD AGO Form 53-55 at the time he separated.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075528C070403
The applicant is entitled to the first award of the Good Conduct Medal based on completion of a period of qualifying service of three years from 1 October 1941 through 30 September 1944. The applicant served a period of qualifying service for award of the World War II Victory Medal; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show award. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075531C070403
APPLICANT REQUESTS : Reconsideration of his earlier request to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to upgrade his undesirable discharge. The staff of the Board is authorized to determine whether or not such evidence has been submitted. 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 | 2002075532C070403
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 | 2002075535C070403
The applicant requests in effect, that his general discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The psychiatrist recommended that he be administratively separated from the military under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212. 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 | 2002075546C070403
Records available to the Board indicate the applicant initially entered active duty on 29 November 1978. However, Change 1 to that regulation, published on 1 July 1981 with an effective date of 1 August 1981, indicated that item 12a (Date Entered AD This Period) would reflect the "first day of the last immediate reenlistment for which a DD Form 214 was not issued" for an individual who was discharged solely for the purpose of reenlistment. As such, item 12a on her 1989 DD Form 214 should...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075549C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 1 September 1987, the applicant was discharged in absentia, under the provisions of Army Regulations 635-200, chapter 14, for misconduct – commission of a serious offense, with a discharge UOTHC. Carl W. S. Chun Director, Army Board for Correction of Military RecordsINDEXCASE IDAR2002075549SUFFIXRECONYYYYMMDDDATE BOARDED2002/09/10TYPE OF DISCHARGE(UOTHC)DATE OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075552C070403
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that the records of her deceased spouse, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he enrolled in the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP). In the letter addressed to the applicant, she was informed that his survivors therefore would not receive an annuity if his death occurred prior to age 60. Three options are available: (A) elect to decline enrollment and choose at age 60 whether to start SBP participation; (B) elect that a beneficiary...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075555C070403
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 Department of Defense Financial Management Regulation, Volume 7A, chapter 35 states that, among other reasons, service members separated at their own request or enlisted members...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075556C070403
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: While it is unfortunate that the applicant may have lost some of his accrued leave at the time of his separation, he has failed to show through the evidence submitted with his application or the evidence of record that he was unjustly denied the opportunity to take ordinary or terminal leave at some time prior to his separation date. The Board is not an investigative agency and while it reviews many cases in which soldiers make...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075562C070403
His DD Form 214, dated 8 June 1996 shows him as entering AD Army while he was still on AD in the United States Navy (USN). The applicant’s records contain a copy of DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document) which shows the applicant’s entry on AD date as 24 January 1995. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case for the individual concerned be corrected by showing the entry “1995 01 24 in item 12a (Record of Service/Date Entered AD This Period) of his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075563C070403
The applicant requests, in effect, that the records of her deceased spouse, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he applied for retired pay and that she be paid the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) annuity. The evidence of record shows the FSM elected to participate in the RCSBP when he received his 20-year letter in 1990; however, he failed to apply for retired pay in a timely manner and he died one week after he would have been eligible to receive retired pay after a lengthy...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075566C070403
His WD AGO Form 53-55 shows he was awarded the Distinguished Unit Badge, the European-African-Middle Eastern Service Medal with 3 bronze service stars, the Army Good Conduct Medal, and the Combat Infantryman Badge. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for award of the Purple Heart for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. In the absence of supporting evidence, i.e., additional service medical records; VA medical records (especially contemporaneous records); his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075571C070403
Two general orders awarding the applicant the Army Good Conduct Medal are in his file -- General Orders 1868, Headquarters, U. S. Army, Europe and Seventh Army dated 16 April 1975 (awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 14 December 1969 to 13 December 1972) and General Orders 210, Headquarters, U. S. Army Field Artillery Center and Fort Sill dated 21 January 1974 (awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal third award for the period 14 December 1972 to 13 December 1975). His...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075573C070403
On 14 June 2001, he submitted an Article 139 claim against the NCOIC with the intent of collecting his money back. On 4 February 2002, the applicant’s commander notified him that he was initiating action to separate him from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14 for misconduct, due to his felony conviction by civil authorities. Although the individual who stole the funds from the applicant should have been held liable for paying the applicant back, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075581C070403
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. On a DA Form 1577 dated 24 October 1984, the applicant was authorized issuance of the Army Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Ribbon with device 1960, and the Meritorious Unit Emblem. It shows the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075585C070403
As supporting evidence he provides a Personnel Action, DA Form 4187, showing he was promoted to Specialist, E-4 effective 1 February 1994; an email dated 11 April 2000 showing he was placed on the Temporary Disability Retired List in the grade of Sergeant; and a copy of his retired identification card showing his rank as Sergeant, E-5. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: The email message information stating he was placed on the disability retired list as a Sergeant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075590C070403
He was treated with medications and informed to return if no improvement occurred. Substantiating evidence must be provided to verify that the wound was a result of hostile action, that the wound must have required treatment by a medical officer, and that the medical treatment was made a matter of official record. While the applicant's records do show that he was treated on 8 March 1968 for a small laceration to his left knee, there is not sufficient information to indicate that the injury...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075595C070403
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: The evidence of record confirms that the applicant was barred from reenlistment and identified as substandard prior to his separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075597C070403
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his discharge be revoked and he be transferred to the Retired Reserve. 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. The same regulation provides policy for the granting of retired pay to soldiers and former Reserve Component soldiers.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075600C070403
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 635-200 (Personnel Separations – Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 3-7 provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075601C070403
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, and advisory opinion, it is concluded: The previous Board case cited by the applicant as precedent for granting his request was an error by the Board and cannot be applied to the applicant's case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075602C070403
The Board considered the following evidence: Paragraph 2-13 of the awards regulation contains guidance on awarding the Vietnam Service Medal and it states, in pertinent part, that a bronze service star is authorized with this award for each campaign participated in while serving in the RVN. By regulation, in order to support awarding the PH, a member must have been wounded in action, must have been treated for the wound by military medical personnel, and this treatment must have been made...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075605C070403
The applicant states that his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) does not reflect award of those medals. The applicant’s DD Form 214 shows awards of only the National Defense Service Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Vietnam Campaign Medal with device, and the Vietnam Service Medal. His record should show award of the Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars (one for each campaign).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075606C070403
His separation document shows that he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Combat Infantryman Badge. This regulation also shows that the applicant's unit in Vietnam was awarded the RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation, for the time in which the applicant was assigned. Army Regulation 600-8-22 also provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075611C070403
On 1 July 1974, the applicant submitted an application for voluntary retirement (DA Form 2339) requesting that he be retired on 31 December 1974, in the rank and pay grade of SFC/E-7. 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 regulation, in effect at the time, required individuals promoted to the grade of E-7, E-8, or E-9 to incur a 2 year...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075617C070403
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. APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that his records be corrected to show he enlisted in pay grade E-5 or at least E-4 and that he receive back pay and interest. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075619C070403
On 1 December 1998, she was conditionally promoted to the pay grade of E-7. The chain of command confirms that the applicant did enroll and was scheduled twice for attendance at the ANCOC. RECOMMENDATION : That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by reinstating the individual concerned to the pay grade of E-7, with entitlement to all back pay and allowances and that she be scheduled for attendance at the next available ANCOC, in coordination with her...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075637C070403
He turned himself in twice as a drug abuser; however, he failed to remain off drugs. Upon review, the ADRB determined that the applicant's discharge did not qualify for upgrading under the new uniform standards for discharge reviews. The ADRB determined that the applicant's discharge did not qualify for upgrading under the new uniform standards for discharge reviews.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075644C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Otherwise, a commander was required to separate soldiers under other provisions of the regulation which in most cases resulted in an other than honorable discharge. The applicant has failed to submit evidence that would satisfy this requirement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075646C070403
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 | 2002075654C070403
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. DISCUSSION : Considering...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075659C070403
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: Army Regulation 635-209, in effect at the time, set forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel by reason of unsuitability when it was determined that it was unlikely that an individual would develop sufficiently to participate in further military training and/or become a satisfactory soldier.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075662C070403
The Board considered the following evidence: APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that his undesirable discharge (UD) be upgraded to an honorable discharge. Carl W. S. Chun Director, Army Board for Correction of Military RecordsINDEXCASE IDAR2002075662SUFFIXRECONYYYYMMDDDATE BOARDED2002/08/20TYPE OF DISCHARGE(UD,)DATE OF DISCHARGE1971/11/01DISCHARGE AUTHORITYAR635-200, chapter 10 .
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075669C070403
In support of his application, he submits a Standard Form 180 (Request Pertaining to Military Records), dated 21 May 2002; a letter, dated 20 June 2002, from the National Personnel Records Center; a copy of his DD Form 214 with an effective date of 18 July 1968; a copy of his DD Form 214 with an effective date of 19 October 1963; a Birth Certificate; and a sworn affidavit, dated 25 January 1944. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: However, evidence of record shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075682C070403
On 3 December 1965, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge. The Board also considered the contention that he could file to have his discharge upgraded within six months after his separation from the Army. The Army Discharge Review Board and the Army Board for Correction of Military Records reviews each request for a discharge upgrade on its own merits.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075693C070403
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Bronze Star Medal with “V” Device, the Presidential Unit Citation and the Valorous Unit Award. The Board noted that the service number shown on these orders for the Bronze Star Medal with “V” Device is not the applicant’s service number. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075694C070403
On 29 August 1977, the applicant was discharged with a discharge UOTHC, 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: The Board is sympathetic to his current medical problems; however, considering the length of his AWOL the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075698C070403
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. He was released from active duty on 6 June 2002 upon completing his required active service. Although the applicant’s service medical and personnel records are not available, it appears he continued to perform his military duties up until the time he departed on transition leave on 7 May 2002.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075699C070403
The Board considered the following evidence: A soldier will not necessarily be denied an honorable discharge solely by reason of a specific number of convictions by court-martial or actions under the UCMJ Article 15. The evidence of record shows the applicant did not complete the Tank Commanders Course.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075701C070403
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. The Army regulation governing RE codes shows that RE-3B pertains to Army personnel with lost time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075702C070403
There is no record to show that the applicant was wounded in action or that he was treated for a wound. Although the Board does not discount the information provided by the applicant and his former platoon sergeant, there is simply insufficient evidence to show that the applicant was wounded in action. In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as recommended below.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075703C070403
He then chose combat lifesavers, completed his paper, submitted it to his FA for comments, made corrections, and turned it in for final grading. Army Regulation 351-1, Individual Military Education and Training, The applicant, on 27 November 2000, completed a staff study entitled "Shortage of Combat Lifesavers" using a prescribed school format for such studies.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075705C070403
On 4 February 2000, the USAWC SSCF Program Director dispatched an email indicating that the applicant's agency had terminated its relationship with the applicant and that the NGB had published orders reassigning him to the NGB where he would continue to work on his SSCF research project in collaboration with another SSCF at Old Dominion University (also a participating agency in the SSCF Program). The USAWC Dean of Academic dispatched a letter to the agency official who withdrew the agency...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075714C070403
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Presidential Unit Citation, the Meritorious Unit Commendation, the Army Commendation Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with two or three 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, and marksmanship qualification badges for qualification with the grenade, M-14 rifle and the M-16...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075715C070403
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show award of the Good Conduct Medal, the American Defense Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal, the Armed Forces Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, and the Overseas Service Ribbon. The applicant's DD Form 214 does not show the Good Conduct Medal, the American Defense Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal, the Armed Forces Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon or the Overseas Service Ribbon. There is no evidence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075716C070403
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, the applicant requests that his records be corrected to show that he enlisted in the Regular Army on 26 June 2001 in pay grade E-5. That change states in pertinent part that an applicant separated from the Regular Army in grade E-5 with not more than 12 years total active service and who enlists within 24 months following separation, or who is a current member of a Reserve Component (after Regular Army service), will be enlisted in the grade of sergeant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075717C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his date of rank be changed to 10 April 2001, the date he entered the Army. DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law and regulations, and advisory opinion, it is concluded:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075726C070403
The applicant requests that item 36 of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) be corrected to show that he departed the European Theater of Operations on 7 November 1946, vice the 7 November 1945 date shown. He states that he wants his record corrected. He was discharged on 20 December 1946.