ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078043C070215
As supporting evidence, she provides an affidavit from the FSM's mother who stated that the FSM told her on several occasions that the applicant and their son were the beneficiaries of all his military retired pay and/or all benefits from the military in the event of his death. It appears the FSM and the applicant divorced on 30 March 1994, prior to his retirement and election of spouse SBP coverage in 1995. Notwithstanding the actual date of the applicant's divorce from the FSM, SBP...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078044C070215
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (and the current awards regulation) provided for the award of the Combat Infantryman Badge to a soldier who was an infantryman satisfactorily performing infantry duties, who was assigned to an infantry unit during such time as the unit was engaged in active ground combat, and must have actively participated in such ground combat. Army Pamphlet 672-3, Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register, does not show that any of the four units to which the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078048C070215
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his record be corrected to show that he retired from the Army with 20 years of active service. On 24 July 1998 the applicant retired because of a permanent physical disability. An example: A soldier with 19 years and 6 months of service and 30 percent or more disability is retired because of disability.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078050C070215
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Bronze Star Medal, award of the Expert Marksmanship Badge with Rifle Bar, and he completed "supply clerk training" at Fort Ord, California, instead of Fort Huachuca, Arizona. His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) does not show an entry in item 41 (Awards and Decorations) for award of the Bronze Star Medal. The Board noted the citation presented by the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078051C070215
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 STATES : In effect, that at the time he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-209, he was not informed that he was being discharged for unsuitability and did not discover that this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078053C070215
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. On 30 April 1975, the applicant was advised by certified mail at the above address that he was being discharged from the United States Army for desertion with a UD. The Board notes the applicant's many post-service accomplishments, to include his educational, artistic, and community-service achievements and,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078055
Block 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214, shows he was awarded the following: the "National Defense Service Medal; Vietnam Service Medal; Vietnam Campaign Medal w/ 60 device; 2 O/S Bars; Expert (M-14); MM (M-16)." The Vietnam Casualty List did not show that the applicant was wounded while serving in the Republic of Vietnam. c. by amending the applicant's DD Form 214, block 24, to read as follows:...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078055C070215
Block 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214, shows he was awarded the following: the "National Defense Service Medal; Vietnam Service Medal; Vietnam Campaign Medal w/ 60 device; 2 O/S Bars; Expert (M-14); MM (M-16)." The Vietnam Casualty List did not show that the applicant was wounded while serving in the Republic of Vietnam. c. by amending the applicant's DD Form 214, block 24, to read as follows:...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078058C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He states that it a great injustice to the 600 plus Military Intelligence Advisors assigned to the Phoenix Program not to be awarded the CIB. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show that:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078062C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That she be paid her reenlistment bonus. In that response, the IG stated that she had determined that she wasn't eligible for a bonus because she previously received a bonus for service in the Selected Reserve (USAR or Army National Guard unit, or Individual Mobilization Augmentee).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078064C070215
This Board then denied the applicant’s request informing him that he had not exhausted his available administrative remedies. Substantiating evidence must be provided to verify that the wound was the result of hostile action, the wound must have required treatment by a medical officer, and the medical treatment must have been made a matter of official record. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by awarding the applicant the Army Good Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078065C070215
He has indicated to me that he will take medication if he has to." Chapter 4 of that regulation provides the conditions under which Army Reserve officers may be discharged from their status as Reserves of the Army. As such, if the applicant was considered by an MEB and PEB, all indications are that he would have been separated without disability benefits.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078067C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The applicant submits no evidence in support of his request. The applicant's Department of Defense Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) indicates the applicant was discharged "under other than honorable conditions" on 1 October 1974 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 10.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078075C070215
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. DISCUSSION : Considering...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078082C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Medical proceedings, regardless of the date completed, must establish that a medical condition was identified by appropriate military medical authority within 6 months of the soldier’s initial entrance of active duty that would have permanently or temporarily disqualified him or her for entry into the military service or entry on active duty had it been detected at that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078086C070215
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: A sworn statement, dated 4 January 1970 that was provided by the AOD indicates that at approximately 1930 hours, he received a call to come to the hospital; that when he arrived he found the applicant extremely unruly and agitated and refusing to go back to Ward 9.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078087C070215
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. APPLICANT STATES : That prior to the period of enlistment under review, he was honorably separated for medical reasons while he was still in basic training. Although, an honorable or general discharge was authorized, a UOTHC discharge was then considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078089C070215
On 7 August 1968, the applicant was notified that he was being recommended for discharge from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212, due to unsuitability. It required retroactive application of revised policies, attitudes and changes in reviewing applications for upgrade of discharges based on personality disorders. RECOMMENDATION : That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned was honorably...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078090C070215
Finally, he claims that no formal counseling was conducted with him by the unit commander during the six month bar to reenlistment review period, as is required by the regulation. On 20 June 2000, the applicant’s battalion commander endorsed the bar to reenlistment with the recommendation that the applicant be barred from reenlistment as a member of the United States Army Reserve (USAR). The Board notes the applicant’s contention that the bar to reenlistment imposed on him was not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078101C070215
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. APPLICANT STATES : In...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078107C070215
There is no evidence in the available records which shows the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action during World War II. There is no evidence in the available records which shows that the applicant was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action. However, in the absence of orders or other evidence of record showing the applicant was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action, the Board determined that the newspaper article...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078109C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Chapter 10 of the regulation provides, in pertinent part, that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge may at any time after charges have been preferred, submit a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. A condition of submitting such a request is that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078117C070215
As such, this portion of his request requires submission to and consideration by the Army Decorations Board under Title 10, United States Code, Section 1130 before the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) can consider upgrade of this decoration. However, the applicant's records do not show award of the the Bronze Star Medal based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. Based on the special provision of regulation for award of the Bronze Star Medal based on award of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078119C070215
APPLICANT STATES : In essence, that he was not in an AWOL (absent without leave) status at the time of his accident on 24 February 1989; that his records only show him as AWOL from 13 July 1989 to 5 November 1989; that the period 24-27 February 1989 was a three day weekend; that he attended school Monday through Friday from 11:00-13:30 hours and that this was the end of his duty day. On 24 May 1989, the applicant's commander provided the investigating officer a sworn statement in which he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078121C070215
The Board also considered the applicant's request for correction of his records to show award of the Army Commendation Medal. The Board also considered the applicant's request for correction of his records to show three awards of the Army Achievement Medal. There is no evidence of record available to the Board which shows the applicant was recommend for or awarded any awards of the Army Achievement Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078123C070215
He also requests, in effect, that this DD Form 214 be corrected to show three awards of the Purple Heart (correctly known as the Purple Heart with Second Oak Leaf Cluster), the Silver Star, the Army Commendation Medal with “V” Device, the Vietnam Service Medal with the appropriate number of bronze service stars and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation. The applicant also provided a copy of 67th Evacuation Hospital General Orders Number 260, dated 15 October 1967,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078132C070215
The applicant states, in effect, that he was twice nonselected for promotion to the rank of major and was offered selective continuation on active duty. With the initiative of selective continuation boards, the applicant was selected for continuation when the applicable laws provided that other than Regular Army officers (OTRA) who declined continuation on active duty were considered voluntary separations and thus were not entitled to separation pay. Accordingly, captains who declined...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078133C070215
His WD AGO Form 53-55 shows that he participated in two campaigns, and was awarded the American Defense Service Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Lapel Button, and the Army Good Conduct Medal, the latter being awarded per a 104th Infantry [Regiment] General Order dated in 1945. The reverse of that form is the applicant's Honorable Discharge Certificate, dated 18 August 1945, and which shows his organization as Company K, 104th...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078134C070215
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 | 2002078136C070215
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show that he was wounded in Korea on/about 18 March 1951 and that he be awarded the Purple Heart (PH). 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 evidence of record does not support that the applicant was wounded in combat during the Korean War.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078139C070215
The applicant requests that the second digit of his service number shown in item 2 (Service Number) on his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) with an effective date of 17 February 1970 be corrected to show, “8” instead of “9.” He also requests correction of this DD Form 214 to show award of the Purple Heart, the Army Commendation Medal with First Oak Leaf Cluster, the Bronze Star Medal and the first award of the Good Conduct Medal. His records contain 9th Infantry Division...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078150C070215
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 | 2002078154C070215
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 had The Board, is convinced that the reason for discharge and the characterization of service were both proper and equitable; further, it has determined that the quality of his service did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance expected of Army personnel; therefore, the applicant is not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078156C070215
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: On 18 March 1982, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant’s request for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078160C070215
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 | 2002078161C070215
The applicant’s DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) does not show award of the Purple Heart, does not credit him with participation in three campaigns during his tour in Vietnam, and does not reflect award of the Army Commendation Medal with “V” device (third oak leaf cluster). He is entitled to award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 27 November 1967 through 17 November 1970. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078168C070215
In support of his application, he submits a copy of orders dated 9 July 1997, ordering him to active duty effective 18 July 1997; a copy of an Academic Evaluation Report (AER) dated 20 July 1997; copies of e-mail that were sent to the personnel service noncommissioned officer dated 15 September 1997 and 11 October 1997, providing the status of the RRMIIP and indicating that he was only eligible to apply for RRMIIP benefits in the amount of $1,000.00 per month; a copy of his RRMIIP enrollment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078172C070215
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 | 2002078173C070215
Pertinent Army regulations also 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. Soldiers who were discharged as a result of acceptance of discharge as homosexual or discharge for homosexual tendencies are ineligible for reenlistment and receive an RE-4. Although the applicant may have signed a waiver, which included the statement that he would be "ineligible to apply for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078174C070215
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his WD AGO Form 53-98 (Military Record and Report of Separation) to show four awards of the Purple Heart (correctly known as the Purple Heart with Third Oak Leaf Cluster) and two awards of the Bronze Star Medal (Bronze Star Medal with First Oak Leaf Cluster). However, in the absence of orders or other evidence of record showing the applicant was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action on 14 August 1944, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078182C070215
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 evidence of record shows there are errors on the applicant's DD Form 214 concerning his rank and grade and his MOS. 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 12 January 1968 - 9 January 1970.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078187C070215
The applicant states that she enlisted for a $2,000 military occupational specialty (MOS) enlistment bonus and never received it. The applicant’s military records show that she enlisted in the United States Army Reserve (USAR) on 14 August 1984, for a period of eight years, training in MOS 71D, a $2,000 MOS enlistment bonus and entry in the Loan Repayment Program. While the applicant's unit may not have been entitled to enlist persons for a bonus in the MOS the applicant enlisted for, she...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078191C070215
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: These discharge documents do not show the Purple Heart as an authorized award. Upon careful review of all the evidence in this case, the Board has determined that there is no basis for correcting the applicant's records to show award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078192C070215
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 | 2002078194C070215
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. 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 | 2002078196C070215
The Board considered the following evidence: APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his reenlistment eligibility code (RE Code) be changed. The RE-3 Code that was given is correct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078197C070215
The applicant requests reconsideration of his previous application to correct his military records by awarding him additional awards of the Air Medal. Evidence of record shows the applicant received the second award of the Air Medal with "V" Device for heroism on 8 July 1970. Based on the applicant's flight records that show he flew 376 combat flight hours during the periods January 1970 through March 1970 and May 1970 through 6 July 1970, the Board determined that the applicant is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078198C070215
He requested an honorable discharge. On 27 May 1992, the applicant was discharged, with a general discharge, after completing 4 years, 8 months, and 26 days of creditable active service. The applicant was given the correct RE code considering the reason for his discharge (misconduct).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078204C070215
There is no evidence in the available records that the applicant was awarded a second award of the Air Medal. There is no evidence of record available to the Board which shows that the applicant received a second award of the Air Medal. 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 | 2002078212C070215
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: However, given the seriousness of the offenses for which he was convicted, the Board finds that this service is not sufficiently meritorious to warrant clemency in this case.