ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002079476C070215
There is no evidence in the available records that shows the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action in Korea. 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 in the available records which shows that the applicant was wounded or injured as a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002079497C070215
The applicant’ Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) contains a Request and Authority for Leave (DA Form 31), dated 25 June 1991. It provides the following specific instructions for the items in question: Item 4 (a & b), enter the active grade or rank and pay grade at the time of separation; Item 6 (Reserve Obligation Termination Date), enter “00 00 00” for soldiers discharged, dismissed, or dropped from the Army rolls or with and expired military service obligation; Item 11 (Primary...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002079499C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT STATES : In effect, that she was unjustly discharged by reason of a personality disorder instead of physical disability. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records, though somewhat incomplete, show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002079505C070215
Item 31 (Military Qualification and Date) the applicant's discharge document shows award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. As a result, the Board determined that the applicant was entitled to award of the Good Conduct Medal for his service from 15 February 1943 through 29 January 1946 based on completion of a period of service of more than one year but less than three years served entirely between 7 December 1941 to 2 March 1946. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002079510C070215
The applicant's DD Form 214 does not show his dates of service in Kosovo. There is no evidence in the available records which shows the applicant's inclusive dates of service in Kosovo. The Board noted the applicant’s request to show his dates of service in Kosovo on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002079517C070215
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 | 2002079529C070215
The DD Form 214 issued to and signed by the applicant on the date of his separation, 15 June 1984, confirms that he was honorably separated in the rank and pay grade of PFC/E-3 on that date. Army Regulation 635-5 prescribes the separation documents which are prepared for individuals upon retirement, discharge, or release from active military service or control of the Army. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant was reduced to PFC/E-3, effective 11 October 1983.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002079530C070215
The applicant’s military records show that at the time of his application to the Board, he was still serving as a CW3 in the MSARNG. The evidence of record confirms that contrary to the existing regulation, MSARNG took a technician hiring action that resulted in the applicant being assigned a supervisor junior in military rank, which created a grade inversion situation. The record further shows that when the applicant became eligible for promotion to CW3 in 1997, MSARNG officials informed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002079531C070215
He submitted a copy of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), a DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings under Article 15, UCMJ), dated 20 January 1983, and one page of his DA Form 2-1 in support of his application. Item 21 (Time Lost) on the applicant's DA Form 2-1 shows he was AWOL for 2 days from 21 December 1983 through 22 December 1983. Upon review of all the evidence, the Board has determined that an administrative error exists in this case and it would be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002079532C070215
On the same day a mental status evaluation was completed, which showed that the applicant's behavior was normal. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. The evidence of record indicates that as of 1 July 1987, the applicant received a mental status evaluation and a medical examination, which assigned him a physical profile of T3.1.1.1.1.1, for a temporary medical condition.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002079534C070215
The board of officers recommended that the applicant be discharged from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 because of unfitness with an undesirable discharge. On 20 January 1960, the separation authority approved the board findings and directed that the applicant be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 with an undesirable discharge. Records show the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208, for unfitness –...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002079535C070215
There is no evidence in the applicant's service personnel records which shows he served in direct support of Kosovo operations. Therefore, the Board determined that there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the Kosovo Campaign Medal in this case. There is no evidence of record available to the Board, and the applicant has provided no evidence, which shows that he served a period of qualifying service for award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002079536C070215
The applicant states his DD Form 214 is incorrect because it does not show his prior active and inactive service. After completing his required active service, the applicant was honorably released from active duty on 17 March 1997. Paragraph 010301, DODFMR states, in pertinent part, that commissioned officers with over 4 years of prior active service as an enlisted member are entitled to additional basic pay at the O-1E rates.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002079538C070215
APPLICANT REQUESTS :Reconsideration of his earlier appeal to correct his military records by awarding him the Purple Heart for injuries suffered while he was a prisoner of war. 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. Further, this Board also determined, after review of all the evidence in this case, that there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002079542C070215
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that his WD AGO Form 53-98 (Military Record and Report of Separation – Certificate of Service) be corrected to show he was promoted to the rank of colonel effective the date he took charge of the "camp" from the Navy captain. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant was promoted to the rank of colonel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002079543C070215
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 were not available to the Board for review. A fire destroyed approximately 18 million service members’ records at the National Personnel Records Center in 1973.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002079544C070215
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show his date of rank as a first lieutenant as 21 November 1999 instead of 26 June 2001. He was discharged from the Army Reserve on 1 August 1990. Army Regulation 135-155 provides policy and procedures for the promotion of commissioned officers of the Army Reserve, and states in pertinent part, that an officer who has been recommended for promotion to the next higher grade must have undergone a favorable security screening.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002079546C070215
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That the records of nonjudicial punishment (NJP) under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), imposed against him on DA Forms 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, UCMJ), dated 15 February 1990 and 9 April 1990, be removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF); that his records be corrected by reinstating his security clearance, dated 9 September 1992; and that his Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) Code be changed from RE-4 to RE-1. There is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002079548C070215
The opinion further states that by law, members must complete the civilian education requirement prior to the convening date of the promotion board. In view of the facts of this case, the Board finds that it would be appropriate to correct the applicant’s record to show that he completed his civilian education requirement prior to the convening date of the 2002 DA, RC, MAJ, Promotion Selection Board. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002079565C070215
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. However, this certificate is not sufficient by itself as a basis for award of the Purple Heart, in view of evidence of record which shows the applicant was not wounded.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002079579C070215
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 | 2002079581C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Formal line of duty investigations must be conducted for injuries or death involving the abuse of alcohol or other drugs. The applicant’s blood alcohol level was sufficient evidence, which would serve as a basis to establish “a degree of certainty that a reasonable person” would be convinced that the applicant’s automobile accident and subsequent injuries were the result...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002079587C070215
The applicant's WD AGO Form 53 which covers the period 23 October 1945 through 22 September 1949 does not show the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal or the Good Conduct Medal as authorized awards. There is no evidence in the available records that the applicant received the first award of the Good Conduct Medal. The applicant is entitled to the first award of the Good Conduct Medal for the period 23 October 1945 through 22 October 1948 based on completion of a period of qualifying service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002079590C070215
The applicant's DD Form 214, which was authenticated in his own hand at the time of his separation from the Service, does not show the Purple Heart as an authorized award. There are no orders in the applicant’s service personnel records which show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. Based on the applicant’s dates of service in Vietnam, Appendix B shows that he participated in three campaigns of the Vietnam War.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002079600C070215
APPLICANT STATES : That he was discharged under Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 4, but feels he should have been discharged for being overweight and allowed to receive separation pay. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge. Documents presented by the applicant indicate he was placed in a weight control program on 30 November 2001, however at...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002079603C070215
The following additional findings, conclusions, and recommendation were adopted by the Board. In e-mails, dated 12 and 31 July 2002, DFAS officials informed the Board staff that they found no basis in law that would allow them to pay the applicant as authorized by the Board recommendation contained in its proceedings (AR2000048106), dated 15 March 2001. That the recommendation of the Board appearing in the proceedings (AR2000048106), dated 15 March 2001, be replaced with the following...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002079609C070215
He was removed from the promotion list because of his bar to reenlist and Flag. The promotion authority will direct the removal from the recommended list of the name of the soldier who has been barred from reenlistment under the provisions of Army Regulation 140-111. For example, a soldier receives a bar to reenlistment for failure to comply with Army Regulation 600-9 and is removed from the recommended list under paragraph 3-25, barred from reenlistment under the provisions of Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002079610C070215
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that the Army repay a student loan under the Loan Repayment Program (LRP). At the time the applicant submitted his application to the Army Board for Corrections of Military Records, he was serving on active duty in pay grade E-4. The Board also considered the applicant’s DA Form 3286-66, Section 4, item a which states “I understand that under this program (LRP) that the government will repay a designated portion of any loan I incurred that was made, insured...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002079611C070215
It appears that constructive credit was granted from the day before he attended the Infantry Officer Basic Course (OBC) until he branch transferred. In the processing of this case a staff advisory opinion was provided by the Total Army Personnel Command (PERSCOM) Promotions Branch which opined that the applicant's constructive credit had been improperly calculated and that he should have received 1 year, 5 months and 8 days of constructive credit and that his DOR for promotion should be 18...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002079612C070215
The applicant requests that his enlistment contract be corrected to show that he enlisted in the Army for 3 years. The applicant states that his enlistment contract erroneously shows that he enlisted in the Army for 4 years. 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 for 3 years and 00 weeks instead of 4 years and 00 weeks as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002079613C070215
The applicant states that her enlistment contract erroneously shows that she enlisted in the Army for 2 years and 00 weeks. The MFR from USAREC dated 13 September 2002 confirms that the DD Form 4/3 is incorrect and should reflect her term of enlistment as 2 years and 21 weeks. 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 she enlisted in the Regular Army for 2 years...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002079614C070215
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show he executed a Dental Officer Multi-year Retention Bonus (DOMRB) on 13 August 1999 (in lieu of the Dental Officer Accession Bonus (DOAB) he did execute); that he be allowed to use the renegotiation feature of the DOMRB, to be effective 13 August 2002; and to show he executed a Critical Skill Retention Bonus (CSRB) in September 2002. One of the applicant's requests is that his records be corrected to show he renegotiated his DOMRB...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002079620C070215
The Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant’s petition to upgrade his discharge. That board also presumed regularity in the processing of the applicant’s discharge because documents associated with his discharge were not in records available to that board. The applicant has presented no evidence that his separation was processed improperly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002079621C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 29 March 1961, the appropriate authority approved the recommendation to discharge the applicant with a UD. The record does not support, and the applicant has not presented any evidence that he was told that his discharge would automatically be upgraded.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002079622C070215
This board determined that the applicant did participate in a homosexual activity; and it recommended that he be discharged under the provisions of paragraph 15-3A, Army Regulation 635-200, and that he receive an honorable discharge. The DD Form 214 issued to the applicant on the date of his separation confirms that he was discharged under the provisions of paragraph 15-3a, Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of committing a Homosexual Act. The evidence of record confirms that by his own...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002079626C070215
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to reflect award of the Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm, and two awards of the Presidential Unit Citation. The evidence also confirms that the applicant is entitled to two awards of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm, a Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation, that he qualified as an expert with the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002079629C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 6 December 1965, the applicant was separated and received an UD under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208, by reason of unfitness. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was inducted into the Army in accordance with the applicable law and regulations in effect at the time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002079632C070215
This resulted in the applicant being promoted to MSG/E-8, effective 1 February 1999. In view of the facts and circumstances of this case, the Board concludes that it would be appropriate to correct the applicant’s record to show that he was promoted to MSG/E-8 on 1 February 1999, and that based on his diagnosed medical condition, he was granted a waiver of his 2 year promotion service obligation and allowed to retire as a MSG/E-8. That all of the Department of the Army records related to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002079633C070215
The applicant requests, in an amended application dated 28 October 2002, in effect, that his records be corrected to show he was honorably discharged from the United States Army Reserve (USAR) on 5 March 2001, and that all documents and references to his twice being not selected for promotion to major (MAJ) be removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The applicant states, in effect, that after being advised by the Board staff that the original relief being considered would...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002079639C070215
The applicant's DD Form 230 (Service Record) shows that he served in Korea from 20 August 1950 through 20 September 1950. 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 Board also reviewed the medical records, dated 1956 and 1981, provided by the applicant, which show that he reported that he sustained a battle injury in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002079643C070215
There are no orders available to the Board which authorized award of the second award of the ARCOM to the applicant. However, the applicant has provided an award citation as evidence that he was awarded the second award of the ARCOM for meritorious service in the Republic of Vietnam from July 1969 to July 1970. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to correction of his records to show two awards of the ARCOM correctly known as the ARCOM (1st oak leaf cluster).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002079655C070215
The Board considered the following evidence: EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: Evidence of record shows the applicant served on active duty during the period 29 September 1961 through 4 August 1962.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002079656C070215
The applicant states, in effect, that his discharge document should be updated to show the Silver Star awarded to him on 13 November 1945 by General Orders Number 381. Based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, the applicant is entitled to award of the Bronze Star Medal and correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 to show the Bronze Star Medal. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing the individual concerned was awarded the Silver Star,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002079658C070215
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. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002079660C070215
The applicant states that an error at the enlistment center caused a discrepancy in the amount of enlistment bonus she received and is entitled to receive. The Board finds that the applicant had the required number of college semester hours to receive the full $8,000.00 enlistment bonus. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned had 64 semester credit hours and is entitled to the full $8,000.00 enlistment bonus.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002079661C070215
Shortly before the end date of the subject OER, the applicant filed an EO complaint against his unit commander stating that he was the victim of racial discrimination. [Applicant] was counseled repeatedly by myself and the Battalion Commander for his difficulty in following commander's guidance and for his poor interpersonal skills. At the time, the regulation also provided the opportunity for senior raters to refer adverse reports to rated officers when, in the opinion of the senior...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002079665C070215
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. In the processing of this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002079666C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. In support of his request, the applicant submits: a copy of an unofficial iteration of the subject NCOER with a rating period of July 2000 - December 2001 indicating that he would be best suited for future positions as a "Rifleman" or "Grenadier;" a corrected copy of the NCOER which changes the rating period to June 2000 - December 2001 and deletes the future position...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002079667C070215
The applicant requests, in effect, that three Records of Proceedings Under Article 15, UCMJ (DA Forms 2627) be removed from the restricted portion (R-Fiche) of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The applicant was advised by his unit commander that the DA Form 2627 would be filed in the R-fiche portion of his OMPF, and that he had 5 calendar days to appeal the action. However, the evidence of record also confirms that the disposition and filing of the record of NJP accepted by the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002079682C070215
MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 June 2003 DOCKET NUMBER: AR2002079682 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.