ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077901C070215
There were no orders in the applicant's service personnel records awarding him the Purple Heart. In his reply to the applicant, the MC wrote, "The Purple Heart is awarded to those persons who were wounded or injured as a direct result of hostile action of an enemy of the United States. c. by amending the applicant's DD Form 214, block 24, to read as follows: "National Defense Service Medal; Vietnam Service Medal with 4 bronze service stars; Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077904C070215
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 records be corrected by upgrading his 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 | 2002077905C070215
Lacking any derogatory information on file in the applicant’s record or a specific disqualifying action from any of his active duty unit commanders, the Board concludes that the applicant served a qualifying period of honorable service that entitles him to receive the first award of the AGCM. Therefore, it finds that it would be appropriate to award him the first award the AGCM and add this award to his record at this time. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077913C070215
The applicant requests, in effect, that the records of her deceased former spouse, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he applied for retired pay, elected to participate in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), and changed his SBP coverage to former spouse coverage upon their divorce. Public Law 95-397, the Reserve Component SBP, enacted 30 September 1978, provided a way for those who had qualified for reserve retirement but were not yet age 60, to provide an annuity for their...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077915C070215
In effect, the applicant requests that her records be corrected to reflect her correct active service time in order to receive the severance pay due her. In a 25 June 2002 letter to a Member of Congress (MC), the applicant provides details of her efforts to correct her records. She was a member of the Army Reserve until 30 June 2000 when she was medically discharged.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077916C070215
Orders Number 57-6, dated 26 February 1996, authorized the applicant’s promotion to the rank and pay grade of sergeant/E-5 (SGT/E-5), effective 1 March 1996. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was promoted to SGT/E-5 on 1 March 1996. Thus, the Board finds that it would be appropriate to correct Items 4a (Grade, Rate, or Rank), 4b (Pay Grade), and 12h (Effective Date of Pay Grade) of the applicant’s DD Form 214, dated 5 September 1998, to show that as of the date of her REFRAD,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077917C070215
In support of this request the applicant submits a copy of the Board’s 7 May 2002 denial, a copy of a 26 January 1981 memorandum from the Oklahoma Military Department converting FTM personnel to AGR status, orders 53-13 dated 18 March 1982 assigning him to “paragraph 108, Line 02” with the 1120 th Maintenance Company, orders 114-12 dated 14 June 1982 attaching him to the 2120 th Supply and Services activity, orders 114-13 dated 14 June 1982 slotting him in “paragraph 037, line 02” with the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077918C070215
Records show that the applicant participated in three campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam. In accordance with the governing regulation, the applicant is entitled to correction of item 27 (Remarks) on his amended DD Form 214 to show his dates of service in Vietnam. b. by adding the entries, “Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze service stars”, “Vietnam Campaign Medal” and “Combat Infantryman Badge” in item 26 on his amended DD Form 214;
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077919C070215
The applicant's submission is new argument that requires Board consideration. The newly provided evidence of record shows that the applicant is entitled to award of the CIB. Accordingly, the applicant is now entitled to correction of his records to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077925C070215
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 available records that shows the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action during World War II. Based on the foregoing, the Board determined that there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077928C070215
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that his general discharge under the provision of Army Regulation 635-212 (Unsuitability) be changed to a medical discharge or retirement. His reporting date was established as 20 August 1972 and his departure date from Vietnam was scheduled in July 1972. According to the September 2001 Department of Veterans Affairs rating decision, provided by the applicant in support of his request to the Board, he was granted at 70 percent service connected disability...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077930C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. There is no evidence of record and the applicant provides none to substantiate his contention that he was wounded in action. There is no evidence of record and the applicant provides none to show he served in China.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077933C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. In support of his application, he submits copies of his: DA Form 61; DA Form 71 (Oath of Office – Military Personnel); DA Form 5074-R (Record of Award of Entry Grade Credit /Medical and Dental Officers); a memorandum from the Total Army Personnel Command (PERSCOM), dated 17 August 2001; two Continuing Dental Education Records; and a photograph copy of his fellowship and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077934C070215
APPLICANT STATES : In effect, his medical condition meets the requirements for a 40 percent disability rating. The report shows that he had a P3 profile limiting his ability to perform field duty and requiring that he be given access to a special diet, as well as injectable insulin medication. The VASRD rating for diabetes mellitus, a copy of which the applicant has submitted with his request, range from 100 percent to 10 percent.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077937C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. In view of the facts of this case, the Board finds that the narrative reason for the applicant’s separation was correct based on the authority for his discharge. Therefore, the Board finds the SSAN recorded in the applicant’s military service record is correct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077953C070215
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) to show award of the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp. The available records contain a DD Form 214 which covers the applicant's period of service from 15 October 1951 through 14 January 1952. However, evidence of record shows the applicant initially served on active duty from 15 October 1951 through 14 January 1952 and was issued a DD Form 214 for this period of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077954C070215
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be amended to add the Purple Heart. Army Regulation 600-8-22, Military Awards, provides for award of the Purple Heart for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. The evidence of record shows the applicant was wounded in action on 6 March 1969.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077957C070215
He states, in effect, that his award certificate indicates his Bronze Star Medal was awarded for "ground combat" but his separation document merely indicates award of the Bronze Star Medal with no indication that the award was for heroism. The Board concludes that the applicant's award of the Bronze Star Medal was for service and not heroism and as such, the entry on his separation document is correct. Additionally, the applicant completed a qualifying period of service for award of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077962C070215
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. APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that his service in the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) from June 1975 to December 1977 and in the Merchant Marine from December 1978 to September 1979 be added to his NGB...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077963C070215
The applicant further states that under the provisions of the ROPMA, any officer appointed to the grade of captain (CPT) before 1 October 1995 is granted an exception to the civilian education requirement for promotion to MAJ. However, given the specificity of the civilian education exception granted to officers appointed to the grade of CPT before 1 October 1995 by 10 USC 12205, and absent any grant of Secretarial discretion in this section of the law, the Board finds that the intent of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077965C070215
This opinion also points out that the applicant could not be selected based on the fact that her 1998 and 1999 records did not reflect completion of the required civilian education by the convene date of the boards. The Chief of the Office of Reserve Components Promotions stated that a request for a special selection board was denied by this office on January 18, 2001 and that the information received from the applicant reflected that she completed a Bachelor of Arts Degree on 6 August 2000...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077968C070215
The applicant states that he was wounded in Vietnam on 2 March 1971 and was evacuated to a hospital in Japan. Although the available records do not contain the typical documents required to show that an individual was wounded in combat and that his treatment was made a matter of record, the Board finds the available evidence contained in his records is sufficiently convincing to show that he in fact sustained multiple fragmentation wounds on 2 March 1971 and that he was evacuated to a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077974C070215
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. There are no orders which show the applicant was awarded the Combat Medical Badge. However, evidence of record shows the applicant participated in four campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which are not correctly shown by award of four bronze service stars for wear on his Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077976C070215
As a result, he will have only one OER as a MAJ in his records when he is considered for promotion to LTC. Army Regulation Army Regulation 600-8-29 (Officer Promotions) prescribes the officer promotion function of the military personnel system. Thus, the Board finds that it would be appropriate to adjust the applicant’s DOR to 16 January 2001, which would account for his time on the TDRL and allow him the time to prove himself as a MAJ and gain the experience necessary to compete for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077980C070215
The following additional findings, conclusions, and recommendation were adopted by the Board. On 16 August 2002 the applicant submitted a supplemental application requesting that his records be further corrected to add his Bronze Star Medal (BSM) to his separation document. In view of the additional factors in this case, the applicant is entitled to correction of his record to have the BSM added to his separation document.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077982C070215
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 he was wounded in action and was awarded the PH. Army Regulation 600-8-22 also 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077984C070215
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show that he served in the Philippine Islands during World War II. That form does not reflect any service in the Philippine Islands. Nonetheless, while that information is not contained on his record of service, and because he did serve in the Philippines, there is no good reason to doubt the applicant’s contention that he departed the ETO on 29 July 1945, arrived the Philippines on 25 August 1945, serving there until his departure...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077986C070215
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his general discharge under honorable conditions be upgraded to fully honorable. On 31 December 1997, the applicant was discharged with a general discharge under honorable conditions under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c for misconduct. On 21 August 2002, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the applicant’s request for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077989C070215
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 23 April 2001, the applicant’s unit commander notified him that separation action was being initiated against him under the provisions of chapter 14, Army Regulation 635-200, for the commission of a serious offense.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077994C070215
The applicant requests, in effect, that the military records of her deceased spouse, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show that he was eligible for retirement and retired pay at age 60, and that she be paid a Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) annuity. The applicant’s counsel states, in effect, that this application is based on three legs. Since the deceased FSM had less than a month to qualify for retired pay, and his command requested a 20 year letter be issued...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077995C070215
By letter dated 15 February 1996, DFAS informed the applicant that her application for a portion of the FSM's retired pay had been received. Public Law 97-252, the USFSPA, dated 8 September 1982, established SBP coverage for former spouses of retiring members. When the FSM and the applicant divorced in July 1995, the divorce decree awarded the applicant a portion of the FSM's retired pay and ordered that he change his SBP coverage to former spouse coverage.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002077997C070215
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: In his next NCOER covering the period from October 1999 through February 2000, he received the same ratings and the supporting comments indicate he failed to put mission above personal affairs, has had lots of unaccountable time, he failed to take a APFT despite numerous opportunities to do so, has not gained in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078006C070215
He further contends he did not refuse the obligation as suggested in the memorandum granting De Facto status. The conditions were: (1) Promotion is not valid and it will be revoked if he is not in a promotable status on the effective date of promotion and (2) Soldiers who are promoted automatically incur a 2-year AGR obligation prior to voluntary non-disability retirement. The evidence presented by the applicant clearly shows the conditions of the promotion and that he did not meet the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078008C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. In accordance with the DODFMR, Volume 7B, Chapter 1, Table 1-5 service as a cadet or midshipman is creditable for basic pay purposes if you concurrently held an enlisted status in the Army on or after January 1, 1953. Other creditable service was added to the applicant’s record as basic pay.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078012C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. In an 18 October 2002 letter the applicant states that he has damage to the cartilage in his right ankle and right foot, and no one in the Army so informed him. The Board is reconsidering the applicant’s request only because of his new arguments, that is, damage to his cartilage to his right ankle and foot, a somatic disorder, and osteoarthritis.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078015C070215
The applicant, as well as many other officers that had already been granted Based on the information presented, it is recommended that the applicant's request be approved and his records be considered by an SSB under 2001 criteria. The Board concludes in this case that the applicant is entitled to promotion reconsideration to major under 2001 criteria by an SSB based on the education waiver previously granted to him on 12 September 2001.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078016C070215
He also states he submitted various education and service documents to support his records. Based upon review by the Office of Promotions, Reserve Components, Total Army Personnel Command, the applicant’s official military personnel file (OMPF) contained material error when he was considered and non-selected by the 1996 captain Reserve Components Selection Board (RCSB). c. that all documents related to his now-voided non-selection for promotion, and his discharge or transfer be expunged...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078023C070215
The evidence of record confirms that the applicant was in a retired status from March through May 2000, and that he was recalled to active duty on 1 June 2000. Given this status, he should not have been required to pay dental premiums for the period he was retired. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned was not liable for dental premiums while he was in a retired status from 1 March through 31 May 2000; and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078025C070215
On 29 March 1996, the applicant submitted a letter to the President of the FY 96 CPT Army Promotion Selection Board, in which he provided a brief history of his prior service in the Marine Corps which contained information that was missing from his ORB, and an explanation for why this information was not in his record. Given the promotion board in question had before it in some form all the information the applicant claimed was missing, the Board finds insufficient evidence to show that a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078026C070215
The applicant requests the removal of all documents in her Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) that relate to a juvenile offense that was expunged from her record. Army Regulation 600-8-104 serves as the authority for filing of documents in the OMPF. RECOMMENDATION : That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by removing all documents from the OMPF of the individual concerned pertaining to her waiver of and expungement of her juvenile record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078027C070215
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. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078028C070215
The applicant states, in effect, that he was unjustly denied promotion consideration to the pay grade of E-7 by the 1991 Sergeant First Class (SFC) Promotion Selection Board because his bar to reenlistment was not removed from his records by the time the selection board convened. His counsel contends, in effect, that because the applicant was not considered by the 1991 SFC Promotion Selection Board, he was unjustly denied subsequent promotions to the pay grades of E-8 and E-9, which has...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078030C070215
His separation document shows his award of the AAM, but not the ARCOM. Since the applicant was only assigned to one unit after he completed his initial entry training, the fact that his commander stated that he was previously awarded the ARCOM on his AAM award recommendation is prima fascia evidence that the ARCOM had, in fact, been awarded to the applicant. The absence of the orders for the applicant's ARCOM in and of itself explains why that award wasn't entered on the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078031C070215
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 | 2002078032C070215
The applicant’s military records show that he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 26 October 1967. This document shows the unit to which the applicant was assigned, the 2 nd Battalion, 60 th Infantry, was cited for award of the Presidential Unit Citation for the period from 7 March through 22 June 1968 by Department of the Army General Orders Number 60, dated 1969; the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for the period 1 December 1966 through 30 June...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078034C070215
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. The applicant's records show that he is also entitled to award of the Good Conduct Medal for the period 28 August 1950 to 31 August 1952, the National Defense Service Medal, the Expert Marksmanship Badge (Carbine), and the Bravery Gold Medal of Greece. That all of the Department...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078037C070215
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 be upgraded to an honorable discharge. Along with his request for discharge, he submitted a statement in his own behalf stating that the he was inducted into the Army in order to be made an example of by the Army National Guard.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078038C070215
This document shows the unit to which the applicant was assigned, the 219 th Medical Detachment, 44th Medical Brigade, a subordinate unit of the United States Army Vietnam, was cited for award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation during the period from 20 July 1965 through 28 March 1973 by Department of the Army General Orders 8, dated 1974 and the Meritorious Unit Commendation for the period from 23 May 1968 through 30 November 1969 by Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078040C070215
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. Therefore, the Board determined that the applicant is entitled to one award of the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 11 June 1968 and correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award. However, evidence of record shows the applicant participated in four campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which are not correctly...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078041C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 6 November 1970, the applicant was separated in pay grade E-1 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212, for unfitness, with a UD. Carl W. S. Chun Director, Army Board for Correction of Military RecordsINDEXCASE IDAR2002078041SUFFIXRECONDATE BOARDED20030617TYPE OF DISCHARGE(UD)DATE OF DISCHARGE19701106DISCHARGE AUTHORITYAR635-212DISCHARGE REASONA51.00BOARD...