ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076953C070215
The cadet command indicates that the applicant breached his contract in his third year, which would have resulted in a three-year period of obligated service. The Director of Personnel and Administration recommended that the applicant's service in the Marine Corps be accepted as satisfying his ROTC debt. Nevertheless, the Board considers that the Nation has received just benefit by the applicant's active Federal service in the Marine Corps and concludes justice would be served by allowing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076954C070215
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 was properly...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076962C070215
He was then informed that he did not qualify for the bonus, since his Date Initial Entry Military Service (DIEMS) is the date he enlisted in the Army Reserve Delayed Entry Program (DEP), not the date he enlisted in the Regular Army. The applicant continues that he has offered to repay the debt, but have it prorated through his retired pay; he has requested to have his DIEMS adjusted to match the date he entered active duty; and he has requested that his debt be lessened to an amount which...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076964C070215
The applicant’s record contains a copy of a DA Form 3286-68 (Statement for Enlistment, ACASP) that states that the applicant will be advanced to pay grade E-5 in accordance with Army Regulation 601-210 upon demonstrating of his proficiency, skill, and conduct. Upon completion of basic training, and other training as appropriate, the member may be promoted to the accelerated grade authorized in their enlistment agreement. a. by showing that he was granted an accelerated promotion to pay...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076965C070215
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: 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076966C070215
The applicant states, in effect, that her ROTC contract stated that she must complete one year of active duty for each year the scholarship was given. Her complete DA Form 597-3 (Army Senior ROTC Scholarship Cadet Contract) is not available. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by amending the applicant’s ROTC scholarship contract to show that she would satisfy the service obligation under the original terms of the ROTC contract as a Regular Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076968C070215
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 Board carefully considered the applicant’s entire record of service and her post service accomplishments, as evidenced in the supporting letter provided by her employer.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076969C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT STATES : The applicant has offered no argument or evidence in support of his request for an upgrade of his discharge. On 14 October 1997, the Army Disciplinary Barracks published orders indicating that the applicant’s finding and sentence, as approved by the convening authority, had been affirmed and that discharge was directed.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076974C070215
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. 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 of record available to the Board which shows that the applicant qualified on a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076975C070215
Evidence of record also shows the applicant was wounded in action. 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 for wear on his Vietnam Service Medal. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing the individual concerned was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Vietnam Service Medal with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076976C070215
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 record be corrected to show he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal (BSM). Further, the list of awards he received during his active duty tenure contained in Item 24 of the DD Form 214 he was issued upon his separation, which he verified with his signature, does not include the BSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076979C070215
His DD Form 214 shows that he earned the Korean Service Medal with 3 bronze service stars, 2 Overseas Bars and the United Nations Service Medal, prior to being released from Active Duty on 24 September 1953. In pertinent part, this regulation states that for U.S. military decorations the only acceptable source documentation is the order, letter, or memorandum, which awards the decoration. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076985C070215
There are no orders for the Bronze Star Medal in the applicant’s service personnel records. The Board noted the applicant’s request to show his dates of service in Panama in item 22c (Foreign and/or Sea Service) on his DD Form 214. The Board considered the applicant’s request to show his dates of service in Vietnam in item 22c (Foreign and/or Sea Service) on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076987C070215
He provides a copy of his Enlistment/Reenlistment Document Armed Forces of the United States, DD Form 4-series dated 27 August 2001 showing he reenlisted for 6 years as supporting evidence. All versions of the applicant's 27 August 2001 reenlistment contract which show he reenlisted for 5 years should be expunged from his records and replaced with the 27 August 2001 reenlistment contract that shows he reenlisted for 6 years. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076996C070215
She also states that her captain (CPT) DOR was 23 May 1995, which established her Promotion Eligibility Date (PED) to MAJ as 22 May 2002 under maximum years in grade (MYIG) provisions of the law. Paragraph (a) states, in pertinent part, that officers shall be placed in the promotion zone and shall be considered for promotion to the next higher grade by a promotion board convened under section 14101(a) of this title, far enough in advance of completing the MYIG so that, if the officer is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076998C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. His records also show orders dated 20 February 1995 that indicate he was reassigned to a different Reserve unit effective 1 March 1995. The applicant became eligible for promotion to captain on 16 February 2000, after meeting all the requirements for promotion; therefore, his date of rank for captain has been correctly established.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002076999C070215
The regulation provides that mandatory selection boards will be convened each year to consider Army Reserve officers in an active status for promotion to captain through lieutenant colonel. Records show she was not selected to promotion to lieutenant colonel by DA Reserve Components Mandatory Selection Boards which convened on 6 September 2000 and 5 September 2001. Based on the applicant’s two non-selections to lieutenant colonel, the law required that she be transferred to the Retired...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077000C070215
The applicant requests, in effect, correction to his promotion date and date of rank for major to 22 June 2001. The Chief, Promotion and Notifications Branch, Office of Reserve Promotions, Total Army Personnel Command (PERSCOM), expressed the opinion that the applicant was promoted to major effective 27 June 2001. Notwithstanding the delay, the effective date of promotion shall remain as 27 June 2001, the date the President approved the board, and the applicant is not further entitled to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077001C070215
It further states that the reasons for non-selection are usually unknown, but in this case, the applicant could not be selected for promotion based on the fact his record did not reflect that he had completed the required civilian education by the convening date of the boards. Therefore, notwithstanding the recommendation of PERSCOM, St. Louis, RC promotion officials, the Board concludes that it would be unjust to deny the applicant promotion reconsideration based on the technicality that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077003C070215
Although the applicant provided information to show he completed the OAC on 25 April 1997, this was after the convening date of the board, which was 11 March 1997. By regulation, an officer is required to meet the basic military education requirement for promotion prior to the convening date of the promotion board in order to be eligible for promotion selection by that board. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant was considered and not selected for promotion by both the 1996...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077004C070215
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: The evidence of record confirms that the applicant was placed on the Retired List in the rank and pay grade of LTC/0-5, and that this is the highest rank he attained and in which he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077006C070215
In August 2001 the Army Discharge Review Board unanimously denied the applicant's petition to change the reason for his discharge. While he maintains that his election statement was forged, that members of his command lied to him, and that he was not given sufficient time to overcome his deficiencies is not supported by any evidence submitted by the applicant or contained in documents available to the Board. Although the applicant's unit commander did authenticate three memorandums of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077007C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He further requested that his request to grant him an honorable discharge be deeply considered. He was discharged for his offenses of misconduct during his 2 nd term of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077010C070215
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: Carl W. S. Chun Director, Army Board for Correction of Military RecordsINDEXCASE IDAR2002077010SUFFIXRECONDATE BOARDED20030320TYPE OF DISCHARGE(UD)DATE OF DISCHARGE19940824DISCHARGE AUTHORITYAR635-208 DISCHARGE REASONA51.00BOARD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077015C070215
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). 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 FSM had an opportunity to enroll in the RCSBP when he received his 20-year letter.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077017C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The DD Form 214 issued to and signed by the applicant on the date of his REFRAD for retirement confirms that he held the rank and pay grade of SSG/E-6 on that date. 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 | 2002077019C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 17 July 1989, the applicant submitted an Application for Voluntary Retirement (DA Form 2339) requesting that he be REFRAD for the purpose of retirement on 30 September 1991, in the rank and pay grade of SGT/E-5 On 3 August 2002, the Army Grade Determination Review Board (AGDRB) denied the applicant’s request for advancement to SSG/E-6 on the Retired List.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077022C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The DASEB concluded that there was not sufficient evidence to prove that the nonjudicial punishment had served its intended purpose, or that it would be in the best interest of the Army to transfer the document to the R-fiche. DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077024C070215
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The retired service member’s military records show: There are no orders for the Combat Medical Badge in the retired service member’s military records. Based on the foregoing, the Board determined that there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the Combat Medical Badge in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077049C070215
Chapter 7 of that regulation relates to the removal of soldiers from active status and states, in pertinent part, that soldiers removed from an active status will be discharged or, if qualified and if they so request, will be transferred to the Retired Reserve. Inasmuch as the applicant meets eligibility requirements for assignment to the Retired Reserve, it would be equitable and just to correct his military records by voiding his discharge of 6 June 2002 and assigning him to the Retired...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077066C070215
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 DD Forms...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077074C070215
SUPPLEMENTAL PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 August 2002 DOCKET NUMBER: AR2002077074 THE BOARD ADDITIONALLY FINDS: Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), then in effect, stated that the GCMDL is awarded for continuous enlisted active Federal military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077076C070215
The applicant states, in effect, that he received $13,442.40 in disability compensation; however, at the time of his discharge, his DD Form 214 incorrectly reflected that he received $134420.40. He had served 4 years, 3 months and 28 days of total active service and his DD Form 214 indicates that he received $134420.40 in disability severance pay. RECOMMENDATION : That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077077C070215
Evidence of record shows that the applicant was awarded an infantry MOS. The applicant’s DD Form 214 shows the Vietnam Service Medal as an authorized award. However, evidence of record shows the applicant participated in five campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which are not correctly shown by award of one silver service star for wear on his Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077080C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was promoted to SSG/E-6 and was separated from the USAR in the pay grade of E6 on 26 August 1996. She was later released from the NCARNG in the pay grade of E-4 and continued to serve in the USAR until discharged on 18 August 1998.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077081C070215
PROCEEDINGS BOARD DATE: 07 NOVEMBER 2002 DOCKET NUMBER: AR2002077081 The applicant made no statement but provided a copy of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) and a copy of an official statement from the Office of The Adjutant General furnished on 22 November 1978, which attests to the applicant being wounded in action on 20 August 1968, entitling him to award of the Purple Heart. The applicant’s military records show that the applicant was inducted into the Army on 4...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077082C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 24 August 1971, the applicant’s unit commander notified her that a separation action was being initiated to eliminate her from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212, for unfitness. Carl W. S. Chun Director, Army Board for Correction of Military RecordsINDEXCASE IDAR2002077082SUFFIXRECONYYYYMMDDDATE BOARDED2002/11/05TYPE OF DISCHARGE(UD)DATE OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077085C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He now requests that his discharge be upgraded. However, at the time of the applicant's separation the regulation provided for the issuance of an undesirable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077086C070215
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 | 2002077093C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The interviewing officer went on to state that the applicant had the intelligence to be rehabilitated; however, he believed that in view of his desire to get out of the Army, the applicant was not properly motivated for completing his service obligation. There is no evidence of record that shows that the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077094C070215
In support of her request, she applicant submits a copy of his World War I honorable discharge document, a single page document titled Enlistment Record, and a news article describing the action that resulted in him being wounded by an exploding mine and that he was awarded three service stripes and one wound stripe (properly referred to as a wound chevron). The FSM’s Honorable Discharge certificate shows that he was honorably discharged on 28 April 1919. That all of the Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077102C070215
The applicant requests correction of his records to reflect a promotion from staff sergeant to technical sergeant based on prisoner of war (POW) status. The entry "14 Feb 44 Italy" in the Wounds Received in Action of the applicant's WD AGO 53-55 is evidence that he is entitled to award of the Purple Heart and to have his records corrected to reflect the award. In reviewing his case it was noted that he should be awarded the Bronze Star Medal based on his award of the Combat Infantryman...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077103C070215
The applicant requests that his separation for completion of required active service be changed to a length of service retirement. The applicant's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD Form 214, shows he had 13 years, 7 months, and 9 days of creditable active service for the period ending 13 October 1999 and 6 years, 5 months, and 1 day of prior active service for a total of 20 years and 10 days of creditable active service with no prior inactive service. c. that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077104C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 14 October 1983, the applicant was discharged, with a DD. 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 | 2002077106C070215
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 military records be corrected to show that he was placed on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) in the rank and pay grade of sergeant first class/E-7 (SFC/E-7). In the opinion of the Board, notwithstanding the TDY forms he provided, the applicant has failed to provide sufficient independent evidence to support his claim...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077114C070215
The Soldier’s Medal is awarded to any person of the Armed Forces of the United States or of a friendly foreign nation who, while serving in any capacity with the Army of the United states, distinguished himself or herself by heroism not involving actual conflict with the enemy. The evidence of record fails to show that the applicant was wounded/injured as a result of enemy action. Additionally, there is no evidence that the applicant was recommended for an award of the Soldier’s Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077120C070215
On 10 March 1987 the applicant’s commanding officer notified the applicant that he was initiating action to separate him from the Army for misconduct under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14. Paragraph 14-3 states that a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally appropriate for a soldier discharged for misconduct. However, the separation authority may direct a general discharge if such is merited by the soldier’s overall record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077122C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 13 December 1985, the applicant’s unit commander initiated action to separate him under the provisions of chapter 14, Army Regulation 635-200, for misconduct – pattern of misconduct. Army policy states that a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate, but a GD under honorable conditions or an honorable discharge may be granted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077123C070215
On 6 June 1977, a board of officers convened at Fort Bliss, Texas, to consider the applicant’s case. On 21 June 1979, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the applicant’s request for an upgrade to his discharge after determining that his discharge had been proper and equitable. The record also shows that the applicant’s case was considered by a board of officers at his request, he was represented by counsel, and the board after carefully considering the facts, recommended that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077126C070215
The applicant's military records were not available. 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 Regulation 600-8-22, also authorizes award of the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal for qualifying service in the ETO for the period 7 December 1941 to 8 November 1945.