ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075727C070403
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That he be given constructive service credit for his Masters Degree in Zoology. The OTSG recommends that the Board grant the applicant 2 years of constructive service credit for his degree in Zoology. Constructive service credit is given at the time of commission, not afterwards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075728C070403
(1) QMP Notification Memorandum from the U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Command (AR-PERSCOM), dated 6 June 2001 with list of documents; (2) DA Form 4941-R (Statement of Options, QMP), dated 25 June 2001; (3) QMP Appeal Memorandum, dated 14 August 2001; (4) Four DA Forms 2166-7 (Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Report) covering the periods January 1995 through January 1998; (5) Eight Character References; (6) Commander’s Appeal to QMP, dated 11 September 2001; (7) Battalion Commander’s Appeal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075730C070403
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. Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records Exhibit B - Military Personnel Records (including advisory opinion, if any) Army Regulation 601-280 (Army Retention Program) states in paragraph 4-6 in discussing SRR and in paragraph 4-11 concerning DCSS that the requirements are not applicable to a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075731C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He was a staff sergeant serving in Germany, on 30 April 1990, when he executed the subject DCSS. The Board noted the applicant’s desire to have his DCSS removed from his OMPF, and understands his concern over this document remaining on file in his records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075732C070403
By letter dated 8 April 1983, the Superintendent informed the applicant that, as a result of a hearing by an IO on 17 January 1983, he was found deficient in conduct for receiving 160 demerits for the period 1 June 1982 through 30 November 1982. The Board notes that the applicant's Officer Record Brief shows his BASD as 13 July 1983. The Board cannot determine from the available records if this is his correct PEBD (the evidence of record shows he was assigned to the USAR effective 22 July...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075734C070403
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. The 6 January 1999 Headquarters, USMC letter did not show that the applicant had been awarded a Silver Star or higher award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075737C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general (under honorable conditions) discharge. However, at the time of the discharge an undesirable discharge was normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075739C070403
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. In support of his application he submits a copy of his certificate indicating his completion of a drug awareness program, four character references, and documents showing his attendance and completion of airborne training. It provides that, if a request for a reconsideration is received within one year of the prior consideration...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075744C070403
There is no evidence in the applicant's service personnel records that he was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. There is no evidence in the applicant's service personnel records which shows that he was wounded or treated for wounds sustained as a result of hostile action in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075746C070403
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 | 2002075753C070403
In developing the CIB, the War Department did not dismiss or ignore the contributions of other branches. Therefore, in view of the additional factors in this case, the applicant is entitled to correction of his record to show that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by amending the Board’s recommendation appearing in the proceedings, dated 25 April 2002, to add that the individual concerned was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075755C070403
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 Report of Transfer or Discharge, DD Form 214, be corrected to show his new name. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075760C070403
Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records: In a 26 April 2002 Memorandum the Deputy Secretary of Defense directed that, pursuant to Executive Order 10448, the award of the National Defense Service Medal be reinstated for members of the armed forces who served on or after 11 September 2001. As the applicant was on active duty during the most recent period for which the NDSM is authorized, the Board concludes that it is in the interest of justice to correct the applicant’s...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075763C070403
The applicant’s military records show that he was inducted and entered on active duty on 26 August 1968. Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Register) authorizes all Army units serving in Vietnam between 20 July 1965 and 28 March 1973 the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation. There is no record that the applicant was ever wounded a second time or, therefore, that he ever received a second PH.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075767C070403
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. He states he was wounded in August 1971 while in Vietnam. The applicant completed a qualifying period of service for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal on 25 March 1972.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075768C070403
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 met the eligibility criteria for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 14 October 1966 through 5 October 1968. b. amending the applicant's DD Form 214 to add the Army Good Conduct Medal, seven awards of the Air Medal, the Valorous Unit Award, and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075776C070403
It states, in pertinent part, that warrant officer and enlisted members of the Army are entitled, when their active service plus their service on the retired list totals 30 years, to be advanced on the Retired List to the highest grade in which they served on active duty satisfactorily. By law, soldiers retire in the rank and pay grade they hold on the date of their REFRAD for retirement, and in order to be advanced on the Retired List, a soldier must have satisfactorily served on active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075779C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. A Qualifying Service for Retired Pay worksheet dated 12 October 1982 prepared by the Louisiana State Adjutant General's Office indicated the applicant had a total of 23 years, 6 months, and 15 days of qualifying service; however, he did not have 8 years of Reserve service since his last Regular Army service and he would not be eligible for retirement until 11 March 1984. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075781C070403
APPLICANT STATES : That she was told by her recruiter that she would receive an enlistment bonus when she completed her initial entry training. In that form the applicant initialed the block which stated that a non-prior service bonus addendum was attached to her enlistment contract. Since the applicant was not entitled to a bonus and has not submitted any argument or evidence which would suggest she was falsely promised a bonus, there is no basis for granting her request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075783C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The separation document (DD Form 214) issued to him on the date of his separation confirms that he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 4, Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of ETS. The record also shows that the applicant was authorized to receive one half separation pay under the provisions of the existing law and regulation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075784C070403
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: In view of the foregoing, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075785C070403
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 Board also noted that there is no evidence in the applicant's service personnel records which shows that the chain of command took action to rehabilitatively transfer him prior to separation with an undesirable discharge. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075786C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That he be reappointed as a major in the Army Reserve (USAR) to obtain four additional qualifying years of service for retirement at age 60. 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 | 2002075787C070403
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his discharge be upgraded to include benefits. On 1 October 1968, he was discharged, with an undesirable discharge, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 for unfitness. On 22 June 1977, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB), under the provisions of the Department of Defense Special Discharge Review Board (SDRP), upgraded the applicant’s discharge to a general discharge under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075788C070403
The Board considered the following evidence: The applicant requests reconsideration of his previous application to correct his military records by awarding him the Purple Heart. The Board notes that the applicant is also entitled to award of the Bronze Star Medal based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075789C070403
On 30 December 1980, NJP was imposed against the applicant for wrongfully having in his possession 1 gram, more or less, of marihuana on 16 December 1980. DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law and regulations, it is concluded: Carl W. S. Chun Director, Army Board for Correction of Military RecordsINDEXCASE IDAR2002075789SUFFIXRECONDATE BOARDED20021119TYPE OF DISCHARGE(GD)DATE...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075790C070403
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. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The Board reviewed the applicant’s record of service which included one nonjudicial punishment, one special court-martial conviction and 49 days lost time and determined that the quality of service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075794C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 21 July 1989, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) 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:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075795C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 5 May 1987, the separation authority approved the applicant’s request for discharge and directed that he be reduced to the pay grade of E-1 and furnished an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge. DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075806C070403
On 6 December 2001, the Board recommended that the applicant be considered by a standby advisory board for promotion consideration to chief warrant officer three under 2001 criteria. The applicant was recommended for promotion to chief warrant officer three under 2001 criteria by a standby advisory board adjourning on 9 May 2002. In view of the foregoing findings and conclusions, it would be appropriate to further correct the applicant’s records as recommended below.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075824C070403
Promotion to the accelerated grade and award of the MOS authorized in the enlistment agreement will be made after successful completion of all training required in the enlistment program selected in Table 7-2 or 7-3. The Board concurs with the advisory opinion that the applicant met the requirements for entry onto active duty in the pay grade of E-3, and finds that the applicant is entitled to promotion to pay grade E-3, effective the date he entered active duty, with full pay and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075825C070403
His recruiter failed to inform him that if his degree was evaluated and it was determined to be worth 136 credit hours under the United States Educational System, he could enlist in pay grade E-3. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: Based on the foregoing, the Board concluded that the applicant failed to inform his recruiter, at the time of enlistment in the Army, that he had 136 college credit hours from the University of Guadalajara.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075828C070403
The applicant states that his promotion to staff sergeant was revoked and he was erroneously reduced in grade when he was unable to attend the Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course (BNCOC). On 24 January 2002, the applicant was reduced to sergeant/pay grade E-5, as a result of his not attending BNCOC. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by voiding the applicant’s reduction to pay grade E-5, thereby reinstating his original promotion to staff...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075829C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He states that on 1 March 2001, the promotion date for all soldiers that had met the cut off scores were promoted; however, he didn’t received any orders nor was he on the promotion list. The letter from PERSCOM to the member of congress clearly states that as a result of his conversion he was not eligible to compete for promotion in the 68N PMOS.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075830C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The opinion recommended that that the applicant’s request be denied and that he not be given credit for the period 25 January 1986 through 20 May 1986. An advisory opinion to this Board stated that when the applicant enlisted in the United States Army through the DEP his military obligation to the USMC ended and recommended that he not be given credit for the time he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075833C070403
The applicant requests in two different DD Forms 149 (Application for Correction of Military Records) that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show the Meritorious Unit Commendation award and "any correction to [his] DD Form 214 to support [his] claim for disability." The Board considered the applicant's request for correction of his records to show the Meritorious Unit Commendation. While the applicant was assigned to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075834C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 30 October 2002, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) noted the applicant’s military record and post-service accomplishments and found that clemency was warranted. The approval authority and, presumably, the appellate authority, believed the discharge appropriately characterized the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075846C070403
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 shows the applicant authenticated his name in his own hand as E---- R----- throughout his military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075849C070403
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 were lost or destroyed in the National Personnel Records Center fire of 1973. On 25 April 1956, the ABCMR determined that the applicant had submitted insufficient evidence to indicate probable material error or injustice and denied the applicant’s request to upgrade his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075853C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The primary Desert Shield/Storm file contains one record for each active duty member who participated in-theater between 2 August 1990 and 31 July 1991 and one record for each Reservist, National Guard member or retiree who was activated or federalized in response to Desert Shield/Desert Storm. The Board noted the Certificate of Achievement provided by the applicant which...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075855C070403
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to reflect award of the Purple Heart. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states that personnel awarded the Korean Service Medal are automatically entitled to the United Nations Service Medal. Once the Department of the Air Force has authorized the Korean War Service Medal, the applicant may apply to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records to add this foreign award to his separation document.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075859C070403
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: However, the Board finds insufficient available evidence to support this claim, or to show that the applicant has or would suffer an injury or injustice as a result of the Army maintaining its records with the last name under which he served.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075861C070403
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. The evidence provided by his DD Form 214 establishes that the applicant was wounded in battle on 6 April 1951 and 25 May 1951 and is entitled to two awards of the Purple Heart. Once the Department of the Air Force has authorized the Korean War Service Medal, the applicant may apply...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075865C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 12 May 2002, this Board denied the applicant’s request indicating that the applicant had not provided any substantial convincing evidence that the GOMOR’s removal or transfer would be in the best interest of the Army. DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075866C070403
Member The applicant and counsel if any, did not appear before the Board. The applicant states, in effect, that her enlistment contract erroneously shows that she enlisted in the Army for 8 years and 00 weeks. RECOMMENDATION : That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by amending the enlistment contract (DD Form 4/1) of the individual concerned to show that she enlisted in the Army for 4 years and 00 weeks instead of 8 years and 00 weeks as currently...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075868C070403
The applicant requests that his enlistment contract be corrected to show that he enlisted in the Army for 6 years. The applicant states that his enlistment contract erroneously shows that he enlisted in the Army for 4 years. RECOMMENDATION : That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by amending the enlistment contract (DD Form 4/3) of the individual concerned to show that he enlisted in the Regular Army for 6 years and 00 weeks instead of 4 years and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075869C070403
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 enlistment contract erroneously shows that he enlisted in the Army Reserve for 6 years and 00 weeks. RECOMMENDATION : That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by amending the enlistment contract (DD Form 4/1) of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075870C070403
The applicant requests that his enlistment contract be corrected to show that he enlisted in the Army for 5 years. The applicant states that his enlistment contract erroneously shows that he enlisted in the Army for 4 years. RECOMMENDATION : That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by amending the enlistment contract (DD Forms 4/1 and 4/3) of the individual concerned to show that he enlisted in the Regular Army for 5 years and 00 weeks instead of 4...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075871C070403
The applicant requests that her enlistment contract be corrected to show that she enlisted in the Army for 6 years. The applicant states that her enlistment contract erroneously shows that she enlisted in the Army for 8 years. RECOMMENDATION : That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by amending the enlistment contract (DD Form 4/3) of the individual concerned to show that she enlisted in the Regular Army for 6 years and 00 weeks instead of 8 years...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002075874C070403
The applicant requests that his enlistment contract be corrected to show that he enlisted in the Army for 4 years. The applicant states that his enlistment contract erroneously shows that he enlisted in the Army for 8 years. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by amending the enlistment contract (DD Form 4/3) of the individual concerned to show that he enlisted in the Regular Army for 4 years and 00 weeks instead of 8 years and 00 weeks as...