ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078424C070215
The applicant states that he should have never been coded as a "No Show" for ANCOC. It states that a soldier who accepts a promotion with the condition that he or she must enroll in, and successfully complete, a specified NCOES course, and fails to meet those conditions, or is subsequently denied enrollment, or becomes an academic failure, or does not meet graduation requirements, or is declared a "No Show," will be reduced to the grade and rank held prior to the conditional promotion. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078436C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a general discharge. Accordingly, he was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 1 October 1982, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078439C070215
The applicant requests correction of item 29 (Wounds Received as a Result of Action with Enemy Forces) on his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) with an effective date of 31 October 1951 to show that he received gunshot wounds to his nose and both feet as a result of enemy forces on 17 September 1950 in Korea. The applicant's DD Form 214 with an effective date of 31 October 1951 does not show the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Army Good Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078441C070215
There are no orders in the applicant’s service personnel records which show that he was awarded a second award of the Bronze Star Medal. There is no evidence of record, and the applicant has provided no evidence, which shows that he was recommended for or awarded the second award of the Bronze Star Medal. Orders show the applicant was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078442C070215
There are no orders in the applicant’s service personnel records which show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. However, there is no evidence of record available to the Board, and the applicant has provided no evidence, which shows he was recommended for, awarded, or otherwise qualified for any awards of the Air Medal. The applicant’s DD Form 214 shows the Vietnam Service Medal as an authorized award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078445C070215
There is no evidence of record available to the Board, and the applicant has provided no evidence, which shows that he was recommended for or awarded the Bronze Star Medal or the Army Commendation Medal for his service in Vietnam. 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. That all of the Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078452C070215
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: DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record and applicable law and regulations, it is concluded:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078455C070215
It states, in pertinent part, that at the time any member of an armed force who is retired for physical disability is entitled to a grade equivalent to the highest of the following: the grade in which he is serving on the date when his name is placed on the Retired List; the highest grade in which he served satisfactorily; or the grade to which he would have been promoted had it not been for the physical disability. By law, members retiring for physical disability are entitled to a grade...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078457C070215
The applicant requests that the National Defense Service Medal be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). However, paragraph 2-10b(1) of this regulation states that Army National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve forces personnel on short tours of duty to fulfill training obligations under an inactive duty training program will not be considered as performing active service which qualifies for award of the National Defense Service Medal. Records show the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078494C070215
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 separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected to show the total active duty days he served. APPLICANT STATES : In effect, that Item 24a(1) Net Service This Period) of his DD Form 214 does not show his correct total of active duty service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078502C070215
U.S. Army Vietnam General Orders Number 1381, dated 2 November 1965, show the applicant received the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 30 September 1965 in Vietnam. However, evidence of record shows the applicant participated in three campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which are not correctly shown by award of three 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 that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078516C070215
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: Carl W. S. Chun Director, Army Board for Correction of Military RecordsINDEXCASE IDAR2002078516SUFFIXRECONYYYYMMDDDATE BOARDED2003/01/28TYPE OF DISCHARGE(UD)DATE OF DISCHARGE19710421DISCHARGE AUTHORITYAR635-212 .
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078517C070215
The Board notes the applicant’s administrative separation was accomplished in compliance with applicable regulations with no indication of procedural errors and his characterization of service was appropriate based on regulatory guidance in effect at the time. Under current regulatory standards, Regular Army soldiers separated with less than 180 days of service will be considered in an ELS, and their separation and service will be uncharacterized, unless circumstances dictate an UOTHC is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078526C070215
Although the evidence of record has failed to show that the applicant was wounded in action against the enemy and that the treatment of his wound was made a matter of record, the statement from the company commander at the time, as well as records from the National Archives to corroborate the attack, is sufficiently convincing enough to show that he was in fact wounded on 11 January 1969 and that the failure to record the treatment and award him the Purple Heart was the result of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078530C070215
The applicant provided a personal account of his wounding, dated 5 June 2002. In this addendum, the former platoon leader attests that he was the applicant's platoon leader at the time of his wounding, that he was physically present at the time of the applicant's wounding by enemy ground fire, and that he personally saw the wound as the applicant received field medical treatment. However, in the absence of orders or other evidence of record showing the applicant was wounded or treated for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078533C070215
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 | 2002078534C070215
Thomas E. O'ShaughnessyMember The applicant and counsel if any, did not appear before the Board. There is no evidence in the available records which shows the FSM was recommended for or awarded the Bronze Star Medal. There is no evidence of record available to the Board, and the applicant has provided no evidence, which shows the FSM was recommended for or awarded the Bronze Star Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078537C070215
These orders also authorized the applicant the retired rank and pay grade of SP6/E-6. It states, in effect, that upon a determination by the Secretary concerned a member who is determined to be unfit to perform the duties of their office, grade, rank, or rating because of a temporary physical disability incurred while on active duty may be placed on the TDRL and receive retired pay. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant was promoted to SFC/E-7 on 11 September 1968, during a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078544C070215
The applicant's DD Form 214 with an effective date of 8 August 1971 does not show the Purple Heart as an authorized award. 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. The Board also reviewed the applicant's separation examination wherein he reported that he was hit by a stake on his right foot in Vietnam, that he had an operation on this foot and that he experienced stomach trouble.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078545C070215
The applicant states, in effect, that his DD Form 214 does not reflect his military training. Army Regulation 635-5 serves as the authority for completion of the DD Form 214. RECOMMENDATION : That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing on the DD Form 214 of the individual concerned, under military education, that he attended a 2-week German Language Course (Headstart) in 1979, a 3-week Basic Airborne Training Course in 1972, a 4-week Basic...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078547C070215
The applicant requests that he be awarded the Purple Heart. Table 1 (Army Units in Numerical Order) of the pamphlet indicates that the applicant’s unit was subsequently awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm (RVNGC w/Palm) Unit Citation for the period the applicant was assigned. The applicant has failed to show through the evidence submitted or the evidence of record that he was wounded in action in Vietnam and that the treatment of that wound was made a matter of record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078550C070215
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 imposing commander...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078554C070215
I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The Board finds that there is sufficient evidence of record to show that the applicant does meet the criteria for recognition as being assigned to duty in during Operation Desert Storm for the period of 19 January 1991 through 3 April 1991. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078560C070215
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 | 2002078563C070215
Item 33 (Decorations and Citations) of the applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 does not show the Purple Heart as an authorized award. The Board noted that the applicant was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge based on the entry in item 31 (Military Qualifications and Date). As a result the applicant's records should be corrected to show award of the Bronze Star Medal based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078565C070215
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. Based on this corrective action the Office of Reserve Promotions determined that the applicant was erroneously omitted from promotion consideration to chief warrant officer five and it was determined the applicant was erroneously not considered and is eligible for consideration for promotion to chief warrant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078566C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: The evidence of record confirms that the applicant’s acts of misconduct, lack of motivation, inadaptability, and absence of interest resulted in him being barred from reenlistment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078568C070215
The applicant requests that the Record of Proceedings of nonjudicial punishment imposed under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), on 25 January 1988, be removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The applicant states that, as of 17 January 1990, nonjudicial punishment under Article 15, UCMJ, is no longer filed in the OMPF of pay grades E-4 and below. The applicant’s military records show that he initially served in the U.S. Army Reserve.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078569C070215
The staff of the Board is authorized to determine whether or not such evidence has been submitted. However, these medical records do not show that the applicant was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. 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 in Vietnam, the Board determined that this statement is not sufficient as a basis for award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078576C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 11 August 1983, the applicant’s commander notified him that he was initiating action to separate him from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9, due to his drug abuse rehabilitative failure. Accordingly, he was discharged under honorable conditions on 15 September 1983, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9, due to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078582C070215
The applicant’s service personnel records show that he was assigned to Company D, 4th Battalion of the 3rd Infantry in MOS 11B (infantry) during his assignment in Vietnam. However, evidence of record shows the applicant participated in one campaign during his assignment in Vietnam which is not correctly shown by award of one bronze service star for wear on his Vietnam Service Medal. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078583C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That the Combat Infantryman Badge be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). Although the applicant’s DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) shows he was awarded an infantry MOS and served as an infantryman in an infantry unit while assigned to Southwest Asia, there is no evidence the applicant served...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078598C070215
The applicant provided an award certificate, dated 30 July 1970, which shows he received the Air Medal (Third through Twenty-Second Award) for meritorious achievement for the period 10 August 1969 to 20 June 1970. Evidence of record also shows the applicant received a second award of the Air Medal for heroism on 10 March 1970 in Vietnam. Notwithstanding the two award certificates for the Air Medal (Second Award) for heroism provided by the applicant, he has presented no orders which show...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078600C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. There is no evidence of wounds received or of medical treatment administered on that date, or on any other date. There are no entries in his DD Forms 214 that show award of the Purple Heart and there is no evidence that the applicant was wounded, or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action during his service in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078603C070215
The citation for award of the BSM submitted by the applicant is consistent with the Americal Division's standard citation for award of the BSM for meritorious service during the period. The applicant is also entitled to have his DD Form 214 corrected to show award of the GCMDL for his honorable period of service from 27 September 1967-29 July 1969, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation Badge, and 4 BSS for wear on his VSM. That all of the Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078606C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That the report of a nonjudicial punishment (NJP) under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice be expunged from his military record. The imposing commander is not bound by the formal rules of evidence before courts-martial and may consider any matter, including un-sworn statements the commander reasonably believed to be relevant to the case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078607C070215
There are no orders in the applicant’s service personnel records which show that he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal, and there is no evidence that he was recommended for award of the Army Commendation Medal. Notwithstanding that these orders show that the applicant was awarded the basic Air Medal for meritorious achievement for the period "16 January 1991 through 28 February 1991", guidance provided by Department of the Army Message 051044Z April 1991 states that award of the Air...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078620C070215
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. Based upon a review of the case by an official of the PERSCOM, it was determined that the applicant’s official military personnel file (OMPF) contained material error when he was considered and not selected for promotion by the Reserve Components Selection Boards (RCSBs) convening November to December in 1995,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078622C070215
I certify that hereinafter is recorded the record of consideration of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: The evidence of record shows that the applicant was not selected for appointment to CSM while he was still on active duty, and that he was placed on the Retired List in the rank title of SGM in accordance with the applicable law and regulations in effect at the time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078629C070215
The applicant's DD Form 214, with an effective date of 18 March 1961, shows entitlement to the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp based on service in Berlin. The applicant’s DD Form 214 shows the Vietnam Service Medal as an authorized award. His DD Form 214, with an effective date of 18 March 1961, shows entitlement to award of the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp based on his service in Berlin.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078631C070215
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: 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 wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action in Korea.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078633C070215
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows the Vietnam Service Medal as an authorized award. 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. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned was awarded the Purple Heart, the Army Commendation Medal, the first...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078645C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Upon his return from the second trip, he was confronted by the CID and told that he would be charged with black marketing and dishonorably discharged if he did not cooperate. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078647C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 12 April 1983, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) determined the applicant’s discharge had been proper and equitable, and it denied the applicant’s request for an upgrade. Army Regulation 635-212, in effect at the time, set forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel who were found unfit or unsuitable for further military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078650C070215
The applicant requests that her enlistment contract be corrected to show the proper order of her full name. The applicant’s first, middle and last name in item number 22a on her enlistment contract (DD Form 4/3) are not in proper order. RECOMMENDATION : That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by amending item number 22a on the enlistment contract (DD Form 4/3) of the individual concerned to show the correct order of her first, middle and last name.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078651C070215
The applicant states, in effect, that his enlistment contract erroneously shows that he enlisted in the Army for 5 years. The MFR from USAREC dated 16 August 2002 confirms that the DD Form 4/3 is incorrect and should be corrected to reflect his term of enlistment as 6 years. RECOMMENDATION : That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by amending the enlistment contract (DD Form 4/3) of the individual concerned to show that he enlisted in the Regular...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078653C070215
The applicant states, in effect, that his enlistment contract erroneously shows that he enlisted in the Army for 4 years. However, the MFR from USAREC dated 27 August 2002 confirms that the DD Form 4/1 is incorrect and should be corrected to reflect his term of enlistment as 8 years. RECOMMENDATION : That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by amending the enlistment contract (DD Form 4/1) of the individual concerned to show that he enlisted in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078654C070215
Although the record of NJP is not contained in the available records, his records show that he was reduced to the pay grade of E-3 on 14 February 2002. The Department of Defense Military Pay and Allowances Entitlements Manual (also known as the DoD Pay Manual) provides in pertinent part, that disability severance pay is computed on the grade or rank in which the member is serving at separation, the permanent Reserve grade held at separation, the highest temporary or permanent grade or rank...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078655C070215
The applicant states, in effect, that his enlistment contract erroneously shows that he enlisted in the Army for 6 years. However, the MFR from USAREC dated 16 August 2002 confirms that the DD Form 4/1 is incorrect and should be corrected to reflect his term of enlistment as 8 years. RECOMMENDATION : That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by amending the enlistment contract (DD Form 4/1) of the individual concerned to show that he enlisted in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002078656C070215
The applicant states, in effect, that his enlistment contract erroneously shows that he enlisted in the Army in the pay grade of E-2. However, the MFR from USAREC dated 16 August 2002 confirms that the DD Form 4/3 is incorrect and should be corrected to reflect that he enlisted in the Army in the pay grade of E-1. RECOMMENDATION : That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by amending the enlistment contract (DD Form 4/3) of the individual concerned to...