ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076025C070215
The following additional findings, conclusions, and recommendation were adopted by the Board. However, because the Board did not specify in its proceedings the amount of separation he was to receive, he has been denied a benefit that the Board had intended to grant him in its original deliberation. 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 September 2001 (AR2001052699), to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076026C070215
The following additional findings, conclusions, and recommendation were adopted by the Board. Therefore, the Board finds that it must amend its original decision in this case by awarding him the GCMDL for the period 1 July 1964 through 30 June 1967 and by denying him the award of the CIB. In view of the foregoing findings and conclusions, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant’s records as recommended below.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076027C070215
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 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076029C070215
The applicant requests that his report of separation (DD Form 214) be corrected to show his award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) and his overseas service. The applicant states, in effect, that his DD Form 214 does not reflect his awards of the ARCOM, AGCM and time served overseas. In the processing of this application a letter was dispatched to the applicant from a staff member of the Board requesting a copy of orders awarding him the ARCOM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076030C070215
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 undesirable discharge (UD) be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD). The evidence of record confirms that the applicant’s discharge processing was accomplished in accordance with the applicable regulations in effect at the time and that the type of discharge he received accurately reflects his overall record of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076035C070215
However, he was not granted promotion reconsideration by the Officer Special Review Board (OSRB). The OSRB opined, in effect, that the applicant had not exercised reasonable diligence in correcting his record before the promotion selection board convened and denied his request for reconsideration on 23 November 1999. While the Board will not attempt to assess how a selection board views the SR profile that was on the applicant’s contested OER, the fact remains that his appeal was approved...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076036C070215
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 concurs with the advisory opinion that the applicant met the requirements for an accelerated promotion. RECOMMENDATION : That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned met the requirements for participation in the ACASP and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076037C070215
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. PERSCOM stated that a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076040C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. At the conclusion of the closed hearing, the unit commander elected to direct the filing of the original DA Form 2627 in the P-Fiche of the applicant’s OMPF, and he advised the applicant that he had the right to appeal within 5 calendar days. The evidence of record confirms the NJP in question was imposed, the applicant’s appeal of the punishment considered, and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076041C070215
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 applicant’s service personnel records which shows that the served in Korea between 27 June 1950 and 17 July 1954. There is no evidence of record, and the applicant has provided no evidence, which shows that he served in Korea between 27 June 1950 and 27 July 1954.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076042C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: The medical records submitted by the applicant show that he had an ear infection, not a ruptured eardrum.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076044C070215
The applicant's DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) does not show the Combat Infantryman Badge as an authorized award. His DA Form 66 also shows he served as Senior Advisor with the Military Advisory Team II-19 of the United States Military Assistance Command from April 1968 to October 1968. Evidence of record shows the applicant served as a Senior Advisor of the Mobile Advisory Team II-19 during his tour in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076046C070215
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: In this case, the applicant has provided no evidence to suggest that the SSAN listed in his records was in error while he was performing his military service, or that maintaining this SSAN in his records would cause him any injustice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076048C070215
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 | 2002076049C070215
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. The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The applicant has not presented and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076050C070215
On 17 September 1990, the appropriate authority denied the applicant’s appeal. The separation document issued to him on 30 June 1991, the date of his separation, confirms that he held the rank and pay grade of SGT/E-5 on the date of REFRAD. 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 | 2002076051C070215
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 | 2002076052C070215
He now requests that his record be reviewed and that he be advanced to this rank and pay grade on the Retired List. On that date, he held the rank and pay grade of sergeant/E-5 (SGT/E-5). The separation document issued to him on 31 August 1987, the date of his separation, confirms that he held the rank and pay grade of SGT/E-5 on the date of REFRAD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076053C070215
The applicant provides a 1 December 1996 memorandum from the Commander, 220th Military Police Company to the Colorado Adjutant General, Subject: Qualitative Retention Board Recommendation for Retention; a 31 January 1997 memorandum from the Colorado Adjutant General to the applicant informing him he had been nonselected for continued unit participation; the applicant's 8 February 1997 appeal of the nonselection; a letter of support to his appeal dated 8 February 1997 from the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076057C070215
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 DD Form 214 filed in his reconstructed military personnel record shows that he was released from active duty and transferred to the U. S. Army Reserve on 29 May 1953, under the name of C-- J---------. DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076066C070215
However, limited medical records were provided to the Board as well as the applicant’s separation documents. One document in the applicant’s remaining military records shows him as a Tec 3. However, the CMB is not listed on the applicant’s separation document nor are there any orders for the CMB contained in his military records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076067C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The Board considered the following evidence: EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076069C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He enlisted in the pay grade of E-4 on 13 August 1991, for a period of 3 years, training as a cargo handler and enrollment in the Army College Fund. However, the applicant was not truthful when he came into the Army in regards to his drug use activities and did not succeed in the rehabilitation program while in the Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076077C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 15 December 1993, the applicant’s commander initiated action to separate him from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance. He contended that his discharge was inequitable because the incidents that served as the basis for his discharge were minor and did not warrant his discharge, and especially nothing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076078C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 11 January 2001, after consulting with counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial. The documents submitted by the applicant with her application date back to 1997 and go through the period of her discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076090C070215
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. Lacking any derogatory information on file and/or a specific disqualifying action from any of his active duty unit commanders, which would preclude him from receiving the AGCM, the Board concludes that the applicant served a qualifying period of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076091C070215
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 notes that there...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076093C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. A Clinical Record Cover Sheet, DD Form 481, date of disposition 24 October 1952, shows that the diagnosis of hysteria was not concurred in and his transfer diagnosis was changed to schizophrenic reaction. A Clinical Record Diagnostic Summary, SF 501, dated 29 December 1952 shows the applicant was diagnosed with schizoid personality with a line of duty determination of in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076094C070215
The Board notes that the expungement action by the General Sessions Court of Montgomery County, Tennessee was directed at public records in municipal, community or state agencies and does not compel Department of the Army, a military department of the federal government to expunge information in its records. The Board also notes that under the Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act the information contained in the applicant's 1996 reenlistment action would not be releasable to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076096C070215
In support of his application, he submits copies of his: DA Form 3508-R (Application for Remission or Cancellation of Indebtedness) with supporting documents; a memorandum from Chief, Special Actions Branch, Total Army Personnel Command (PERSCOM); a notice of indebtedness from the installation finance office with supporting documents; an e-mail notification; and a copy of his May 2002 leave and earnings statement (LES). The letter also informed the applicant that $2,348.60 of the debt...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076099C070215
The applicant requests, in effect, retroactive Board Certification Pay (BCP) and allowances for the period of 1 May 1997 to 31 January 2001. The applicant states, in effect, that he stopped receiving BCP in May 1997 but did not notice it for quite some time. RECOMMENDATION : That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned was authorized BCP for the period of 1 May 1997 to 31 January 2001 with entitlement to all back...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076100C070215
The Board is convinced, based on available evidence that an error occurred in the completion of the applicant's 1999 separation document. Her transition orders, separation counseling checklist, final payment voucher and transportation receipt, all support a conclusion that the applicant was discharged on 16 November 1999 and not 16 October 1999. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the applicant was discharged on 16 November 1999,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076102C070215
He had completed 2 years, 9 months and 9 days of creditable service and had 428 days lost time due to being AWOL or in confinement. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. There is no available evidence of record and the applicant provides none to show that he had any medical condition which indicates he was unfit for separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076103C070215
The statement submitted by the applicant is new evidence that requires Board consideration. Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides, in pertinent part, that the Purple Heart is awarded for wounds sustained as a result of hostile action. While the original rules established that the Purple Heart would be awarded to individual's killed or wounded as a result of hostile action the amendment enabled the Secretaries of each department to award the Purple Heart to members of the armed forces who were...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076105C070215
APPLICANT REQUESTS :Reconsideration of his previous application to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) by showing a second award of the Meritorious Unit Commendation for actions in Vietnam during the period 1 January 1966 to 31 August 1967 based on Department of the Army General Orders (DAGO) Number 10, dated 1968. The applicant provided a copy of the application (DD Form 149 – Application for Correction of Military Records) he submitted to the ABCMR on March 29, 2002....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076107C070215
In accordance with Army Regulation 15-185, the application and the available military records pertinent to the corrective action requested were reviewed to determine whether to authorize a formal hearing, recommend that the records be corrected without a formal hearing, or to deny the application without a formal hearing if it is determined that insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of probable material error or injustice. The applicant's medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076108C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. An extract from the applicant's service medical records show that he was treated on 10 September 1968 by the 1st Battalion, 46th Infantry, 198th Light Infantry Brigade battalion aid station. The new evidence shows the applicant was treated for a superficial fragment wound received the afternoon/evening of 9 September 1968.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076109C070215
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 | 2002076111C070215
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: However, the Board finds that this evidence provided by the applicant fails to clearly establish that the NJP action in question never actually took place.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076113C070215
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 | 2002076123C070215
The applicant requests that item 7b, Home of Record at Time of Entry, on her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to reflect ____________, Montgomery, Alabama. Home of record is the place recorded as the home of record of the soldier when enlisted or ordered to a tour of active duty. That the applicant’s 30 November 1996 DD Form 214 be corrected by showing in item 7b of that form that her home of record at time of entry is ____________,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076143C070215
The Board considered the following evidence: The applicant's Report of Separation and Record of Service, NGB Form 22, shows he was discharged from the ARARNG (but not as a Reserve of the Army) on 28 May 1979 by reason of being ordered to involuntary active duty. Counsel stated that it was the applicant's understanding that he was discharged from military service and that he was completely unaware of being placed on active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076148C070215
The applicant requests correction of his records to show two awards of the Purple Heart. The applicant states that he should have two awards of the Purple Heart listed on his discharge document. Evidence of record available to the Board shows he was wounded twice as a result of hostile action in Korea.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076156C070215
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 applicant's DD Form 214 shows that he was released from active duty on 14 June 1967 under the name of M___ Arthur B___.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076157C070215
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: DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law and regulations, and it is concluded:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076162C070215
Army Regulation 600-8-2 states that the National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service for any period between 27 June 1950 and 27 July 1954, both dates inclusive, between 1 January 1961 and 24 August 1974, both dates inclusive, and between 2 August 1990 and 30 November 1995, both dates inclusive, and between 11 September 2001 to a date to be determined. This document shows that, at the time of the applicant's assignment to Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, IX...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076173C070215
The law is applicable to cases where 20-year letters have been made after 1 January 2001. Correcting his records to show he applied for retired pay would allow the applicant to receive his unpaid retired pay. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the FSM elected to participate in the RCSBP for spouse coverage, option B, full base amount on 1 January 2002 and that he applied for retired pay at the same time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076177C070215
In support of his application, he submits a copy of his birth certification card, copies of his separation documents from the Regular Army (DD Form 214) and the Army National Guard (NGB Form 22). EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: The DOB listed in Item 15 (Date of Birth) of the Enlistment Record (DD Form 4) listed his DOB as 10 April 1940.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076178C070215
APPLICANT STATES : In effect, that he served as a first sergeant in a position authorized the pay grade E-8 on numerous occasions and his efforts are exemplified in several Enlisted Evaluation Reports and his Army Commendation Medals he received for his performance. In addition, there are no documents contained in his Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) that suggest he ever held or served in a higher pay grade while on active duty. DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076180C070215
He requests that the form show that he participated in the Tarawa Campaign during World War II, and that he was wounded in action by shrapnel to his right thigh. There is insufficient evidence to grant the applicant’s request to correct his WD AGO Form 53-55 to show that he was wounded in action, and to award the applicant the Purple Heart; notwithstanding the authorization by the Army Reserve Personnel Center on 9 September 1992 to issue the Purple Heart to the applicant. Therefore, the...