ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077528C070215
On 2 May 1996, an ASB convened to consider the applicant’s case, with the applicant and his counsel present. 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: However, the evidence of record confirms that the applicant’s discharge processing was accomplished in accordance with the applicable regulation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077529C070215
The applicant states he served in the Army for 3 years. Once the Korean War Service Medal has been 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 award to his DD Form 214. That the applicant's DD Form 214 be corrected to show his characterization of service as honorable and to add the national Defense Service Medal and the United Nations Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077532C070215
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 requests that all documents related to the revocation of his promotion to the pay grade of E-7 be removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The applicant’s military records show that on 24 July 1998, the applicant's name was released as a selectee for promotion to the pay grade of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077535C070215
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: On 14 August 2002, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the applicant’s request for an upgrade to his discharge after concluding that his discharge was proper and equitable.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077537C070215
The applicant’s DD Form 214 also verifies that she was separated under the provisions of chapter 8, Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of pregnancy. On 14 August 2002, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the applicant’s request that the reason for her discharge be changed to hardship after concluding that the discharge was proper and equitable. DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077540C070215
The statements submitted by the applicant are new evidence that requires Board consideration. The other veteran does not recall who was wounded the day the applicant's squad triggered the booby trap because of the medications he was given. This is the same statement which was not accepted by the Board during its original consideration of this case because the veteran making that statement said that the applicant was wounded on a date which differs from the date cited by the applicant.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077542C070215
The applicant requests that his enlistment contract be reduced by 17 weeks. The applicant states that he signed an enlistment contract for a cash bonus and ranger training. The applicant's request is fully supported by the evidence of record and the PERSCOM’s advisory opinion.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077546C070215
The 8 September 1995 report of that inquiry, conducted by the Commanding General, U. S. Army, Criminal Investigation Command (USACIDC), recorded the following conclusions: The rater evaluated the soldier as meeting requirements/satisfactory performance despite the relief for cause directed by the senior rater. The applicant’s OER’s as a CW4 show that he never received any rating but a “1” in Part IV, was always marked as "Always Exceeded Requirements" in Part V, was never rated below the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077554C070215
On 25 August 2001, the BOI found that the applicant committed an act of personal misconduct by using marijuana and recommended he be separated from the USAR, that he receive an honorable discharge, and, apparently because the applicant was so close to completing 20 qualifying years for a non-Regular retirement (19 years of service as of April 2001), that such separation be suspended for a period of up to one year. On 1 April 2002, the Commander, AR-PERSCOM approved the findings and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077557C070215
The applicant states that he was wounded in Vietnam in May 1968 and was never awarded the Purple Heart. His DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) indicates he had 2 years of creditable service, and had been awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Army Commendation Medal, and two overseas bars. There is no evidence in the applicant's official military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077567C070215
I certify that hereinafter is recorded the record of consideration of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That her DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) be corrected to show her Vietnam service and prisoner of war status. There is no evidence of record to show the applicant was assigned to Vietnam or to any other overseas location and she provides no such evidence.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077570C070215
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be extended past his mandatory removal date (MRD) of 7 December 2002 to earn additional qualifying years of service for Reserve retirement. The Army Regulation 135-180 (Army National Guard and Army Reserve-Qualifying Service for Retired Pay Nonregular Service), indicates, in pertinent part, that to be eligible for retired pay, an individual does not need to have a military status at the time of application for retired pay, but must have (1)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077586C070215
He also points out that certain other members of the USUHS Class of 1987 were granted constructive service credit. He was commissioned a Second Lieutenant, Corps of Engineers, upon graduation from the USMA on 6 June 1979. Although the applicant was given a copy of the USUHS School of Medicine Bulletin for 1983-1984 which incorrectly stated that students would receive longevity credit for pay purposes, the Dean of Admissions/Registrar has stated for the record that he verbally briefed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077587C070215
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) to show he received credit for participation in the Anzio campaign. The applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 shows the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal as an authorized award. Based on the applicant's participation in five campaigns during World War II, he is entitled to one silver service star to be affixed to his European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and correction of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077590C070215
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: It denied the applicant’s advancement to 1SG/E-8 on the Retired List because he had never served in that rank and pay grade while on active duty, which is required under the provisions of the advancement law. 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 | 2002077591C070215
The following additional findings, conclusions, and recommendation were adopted by the Board. The period of service for award of the applicant's first GCMDL is 30 March 1966 through 29 March 1968, and the period of service for award of his second GCMDL is 30 March 1968 through 29 March 1971; The applicant is entitled to a third OSB in addition to the other awards already identified.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077596C070215
).There is no evidence that the applicant ever appealed the NCOERs for the periods 9607-9706 and 9701-9711. In Part IV (Values/NCO Responsibilities), the rater rated the applicant in Part IVb. The ESRB reviewed the applicant’s NCOER for the period and denied his appeal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077598C070215
In that rebuttal she states that a memorandum prompted her to start an MGIB account, and submits a notification of a document titled “VEAP to MGIB Bill Conversion Open Season.” In that document it was stated that to be eligible for the conversion, a soldier had to be a VEAP participant on 9 October 1996. VEAP-era service members who never opened a VEAP account have no educational benefits as a veteran. If the applicant had proven that she had opened a VEAP account by making a deposit prior...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077600C070215
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his undesirable discharge be upgraded a to general (under honorable conditions) discharge. He served in Vietnam for a period of one year as a supply clerk. Evidence of record shows that the applicant applied to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records for upgrade of his discharge to general conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077603C070215
Once the Korean War Service Medal has been 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 award to his DD Form 214. Medical evidence of record shows the applicant was wounded in action on 3 October 1951 in Sinchon, North Korea. Based on the foregoing, the Board determined that the applicant’s DD Form 214 should be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart in item 27 (Decorations, Medals,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077606C070215
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 | 2002077614C070215
Item 12f (Foreign Service) on the applicant’s DD Form 214 shows the entry, “0000 00 00.” His DD Form 214 does not show any dates of service in Bosnia. Medical evidence of record shows that the applicant was deployed to Bosnia from September 1997 to July 1998. The applicant’s inclusive dates of service in Bosnia are not available to the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077616C070215
It shows that he was given an RE code of 3. Paragraph 4-10 of Army Regulation 601-210 states that any applicant who, during their last period of service, had AWOL or lost time of 5 days or less regardless of the type of separation or RE code will be required to have a waiver for enlistment. That the applicant's DA Form 2-1 and Enlisted Record Brief be corrected by showing that the applicant had no lost time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077621C070215
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 the enclosed copy of the recommendation for the Army Achievement Medal shows that it was awarded. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the awards of the individual concerned include the Good Conduct Medal and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077622C070215
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 | 2002077627C070215
c. No requests for student loan repayment were received by finance on the applicant’s third anniversary date in 1998 even though his 5 January 1996 loan for $2,430 and his 28 February 1997 loan for $2,517 were eligible for payment. As such, the question reverts to whether the applicant has submitted evidence in which to support his contention that he made SLRP submissions to his unit on each anniversary date of his enlistment. Without evidence to show that the applicant submitted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077631C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Paragraph 2-4, states in effect, that the active duty grade of rank and pay grade at the time of separation will be entered on the separation document. Army Regulation 15-185, the regulation that governs the operation of the Board, sets forth the procedures for processing requests to correct military records states, in pertinent part, that the Army Board for Correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077639C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. A reserve soldier must earn a minimum of 50 retirement points each retirement year to have that year credited as qualifying service. After 1 July 1949, the retirement year (RY) will be the date of initial entry or reentry (after a break in service) into a Reserve component, or date of transfer to the Reserve component upon release from active duty, or date of transfer...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077640C070215
The applicant states that he was never awarded the Purple Heart for a wound he received while in Vietnam. Subsequent to his separation, in 1996, the applicant submitted an application for correction of his military records requesting award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. However, notwithstanding that information, the Board notes that neither individual who submitted a statement supporting the applicant’s petition for award of the Purple Heart actually witnessed the applicant’s injury.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077641C070215
The applicant requests, in an undated letter received on 1 July 2002, that the Board reconsider his previous application wherein he asks that his General Discharge (GD) be upgraded to an Honorable Discharge (HD) by reason of medical disability, and that he be provided back pay and allowances -- ostensibly for a disability retirement -- dating to 9 January 1969. Copies of VA (Veterans Administration) medical records from 11 January 1984 and 15 July 1985 showing diagnoses of generalized...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077649C070215
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’s military records show that the applicant enlisted in the Army on 19 April 1968. In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as recommended below.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077656C070215
The applicant's DD Form 214 does not show this award as an authorized award because it was awarded to his unit after he had been separated. To be awarded the Purple Heart, the applicant would have to show that he was wounded and that: (1) the wound was the result of hostile action; (2) the wound required medical treatment; and (3) the medical treatment was made a matter of official record. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by issuing to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077657C070215
The evidence of record confirms that the applicant honorably served on active duty from 13 December 1943 through 30 January 1947. Lacking any derogatory information on file that would have disqualified him, the Board concludes it would be appropriate to award the applicant the first award of the AGCM for the 3 year qualifying period from 13 December 1943 through 12 December 1946. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by awarding the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077658C070215
The applicant was separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 4. However, his DD Form 214, item 25 (Separation Authority) reflects the applicant’s promotion orders to E-7 as the separation authority. __ KAK __ __ MHM _ __ TLP _ GRANT AS STATED IN RECOMMENDATION
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077661C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. According to information recorded on OSA Form 62A Army Discharge Review Board Brief, dated 11 September 1973, the applicant requested discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of AR (Army Regulation) 635-200, chapter 10, on 26 March 1971. There is no evidence that the applicant ever applied for a hardship discharge to resolve his alleged problems -...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077670C070215
APPLICANT REQUESTS: Correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) to show award of the Purple Heart. There is no evidence in the available records that shows the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action during World War II. However, this medical documentation prepared almost 33 years after the fact, is not sufficient by itself as a basis for award of the Purple Heart, in view of evidence of record which shows the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077672C070215
The applicant requests reconsideration of his previous application to correct his military records to show that he was separated with a military occupational specialty (MOS) of 76Y30 vice 76Y10. The applicant’s submission is a new argument that requires Board consideration. In view of the foregoing findings and conclusion, correcting the applicant’s records as recommended below would correct an error .
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077673C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. His record contains a copy of general orders awarding him the Air Medal for the period June 1969 to April 1970. These include: the Air Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars, the RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation and the RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077676C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. However, at the time of the applicant's separation the regulation provided for the issuance of an undesirable 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 | 2002077681C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. As supporting evidence, he provides a Certificate of Training showing he completed 1-week POR training; his E-4 promotion orders showing he was promoted in MOS 76Y30; his GED (General Educational Development) certificate signed by the commander of Company B, 2/506th Infantry; his GED Military Test Report where the educational personnel noted his unit as Company B, 2/506th...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077682C070215
He also requests correction of his DD Form 214 to show the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star Medal, the Presidential Unit Citation, the Meritorious Unit Commendation, the Vietnam Service Medal with 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, the Good Conduct Medal, four awards of the Air Medal (correctly known as the Air Medal with Numeral "4"), two awards of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077684C070215
His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Expert Badge. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by awarding the applicant the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 28 May 1968 through 27 May 1970. That item 24 of the applicant's DD Form 214 be amended to delete the Expert Badge and to add the Purple Heart; the Army Good...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077689C070215
His separation document shows that he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22, Military Awards, provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. The Board also considered whether the applicant should have been awarded the Good Conduct Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077690C070215
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That the records of her deceased spouse, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he enrolled in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP). An election to provide an annuity of one-half, one-quarter, or one-eighth of the member's retired pay had to be made before the end of the 18th year of service. Records at DFAS-CL show that he failed to enroll in the SBP when it was established in 1972 and there is no evidence to show he attempted to enroll during a subsequent Open...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077692C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. One of the biggest reasons he continued in the Army Reserve was for the retirement benefits. It appears to be reasonable to believe that the FSM, as a senior noncommissioned officer, would have retained his copy of the Survivor Benefit Plan Election Certificate, DD Form 1883, had he completed it at the time he received his 20-year letter.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077695C070215
The applicant was released from confinement on 10 August 1960 pursuant to the modification of the sentence announced in Special Court-Martial Order Number 5, Headquarters, US Army, Hawaii, dated 9 August 1960, which directed that so much of the earlier approved sentence in excess of confinement at hard labor for 1 month and forfeiture of $43.00 per month for 1 month was set aside. The applicant was discharged on 30 January 1961 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208. DISCUSSION :...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077699C070215
The applicant’s military records show that he initially enlisted on 19 July 1961 and served as a cook, until he was honorably discharged on 3 September 1964. Upon departing Vietnam, he was transferred to Fort Huachuca, Arizona, where he served as a cook, was promoted to the pay grade of E-6 on 6 July 1967 and then served as a mess steward. The evidence of record fails to show that the applicant was wounded/injured as a result of enemy action or that he was treated for such.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077700C070215
Once the Korean War Service Medal has been 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 award to his DD Form 214. Evidence of record shows the applicant was slightly injured in action in Korea on 8 March 1951. Based on the foregoing, the applicant’s DD Form 214 with an effective date of 7 August 1953 should be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart in item 27 (Decorations, Medals,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077702C070215
The applicant requests that the records of her deceased spouse, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he was medically retired. The applicant states that the FSM had a stroke while he was still on active duty. Title 10, U. S. Code, section 1176(b)(2) states that, if on the date prescribed for the involuntary separation (other than for physical disability or for cause) or whose term of enlistment expires and who is denied reenlistment (other than for physical disability or for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077704C070215
There is no evidence in the available records which shows the applicant was recommended for or awarded the Bronze Star Medal. Once the Korean War Service Medal has been 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 award to his DD Form 214. There is no evidence of record available to the Board, and the applicant has provided no evidence, which shows that he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal.