ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002079946C070215
The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier appeal to correct his military records by revoking his discharge from the United States Army Reserve (USAR); effecting his promotion to colonel (COL); and extending his mandatory removal date (MRD). He claims that five years of commissioned service was denied him between 1 April 1990 and 5 November 1995. In the opinion of the Board, had the applicant been selected for promotion to COL by the 1997 promotion board, he would have been...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002079969C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 24 March 1982, the appropriate authority approved the applicant’s request for discharge. The separation document issued to the applicant upon his discharge confirms that he was separated under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, for the good of the service, in lieu of trial by court-martial after completing a total of 1 year, 9 months, and 22 days of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002079972C070215
APPLICANT STATES : In effect, that his separation document (DD Form 214 ) does not show award of the CIB, his correct MOS, the PUC, and the Imgim Scott Patch. In addition, Army Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Registers that contain the list of units that have been awarded the PUC do not list the applicant’s unit among those units that earned the PUC during the period he served on active duty. Finally, in regard to the applicant’s claim that he was authorized to wear the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002079974C070215
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 | 2002079979C070215
His discharge document, with an effective date of 15 April 1968, covers the period of his service in Vietnam. Orders also show that the applicant was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service during the period 18 April 1967 to 17 April 1968. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002079982C070215
The applicant’s DD Form 214 shows award of the Vietnam Service Medal, but does not show campaign credit for the periods the applicant served in Vietnam. There is no evidence in the applicant’s service personnel records which shows that he was wounded, or treated for wounds or injuries, as a result of hostile action, on any date other than 27 May 1968, for which the applicant received the first award of the Purple Heart. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002079994C070215
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 | 2002080000C070215
Numerical designators "2" and "3" indicate that an individual has a medical condition or physical defect which requires certain restrictions in assignment within which the individual is physically capable of performing military duty. However, service medical records do not indicate any medical condition incurred while entitled to receive basic pay which was so severe as to render the applicant medically unfit for retention on active duty. The Board reviewed the applicant's record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080002C070215
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show he was inducted on 1 August 1968, as a field artilleryman. On 22 March 1971, the separation authority approved the applicant’s request for discharge and directed that he be furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. The evidence of record shows that he was attached pending approval/disapproval of his request for a hardship discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080013C070215
However, the evidence of record does establish that he is entitled to be awarded the RVNCAHM-FC Unit Citation, the RVNGC w/Palm Unit Citation, the MUC and four bronze service stars for wear on his already awarded VSM. After carefully examining the applicant’s record of service, the Board has determined that the applicant should have received the AGCM for his service from 14 November 1967 through 12 July 1969. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080020C070215
PROCEEDINGS BOARD DATE: 17 April 2003 DOCKET NUMBER: AR2002080020 His service personnel records contain four discharge documents. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing the individual concerned was awarded the ARCOM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080022C070215
The applicant states, in effect, that he was discharged from his United States Army Reserve (USAR) unit on 10 June 2001, approximately 8 months after he received his 20 -year letter. While the Board cannot ascertain why the applicant was not advised or why he was discharged after his ETS, the Board finds it reasonable to presume that given his qualifying years of creditable service for retired pay purposes, had he been afforded the opportunity prior to discharge, he would have elected to be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080025C070215
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 29 January 1968, the special court-martial convening authority vacated the suspended portion of his sentence to confinement at hard labor for 4 months and directed his confinement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080026C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He completed his AIT and was transferred to Fort Riley on 21 September 1973. There is no evidence in the available records to show that he ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board’s 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080028C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The regulation further specifies that BA degrees required for Reserve promotion to captain or above, must be completed not later that the day before the selection board convening date and all commissioned officers initially appointed on or after 1 October 1987 must posses a BA degree from an accredited institution recognized by the United States Secretary of Education. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080029C070215
The applicant's military records show that he, an Army Reserve officer, was promoted to captain on 21 May 1991 and to major, effective 31 August 1998. The applicant’s file went before the 1998 major promotion board, which recessed on 24 April 1998 and the recommendations of that board were forwarded to the President for approval. Based upon the date of the President’s approval of the promotion board’s recommendations, the applicant was promoted to major, effective 31 August 1998.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080044C070215
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 | 2002080050C070215
There are no orders in the applicant’s service personnel records which show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time of the applicant's service, provided that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. However, the DA Form 1051 was not signed by a medical officer and it does not indicate that the applicant was a battle casualty or that his injury was the result of hostile actions or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080058C070215
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That a general officer memorandum of reprimand (GOMOR) dated 20 January 2001 be removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) and that he receive promotion reconsideration for promotion to the pay grade of E-7. APPLICANT STATES : That he was reprimanded for drunk driving; however, he was found not guilty of the charge by a court of law. Inasmuch as the applicant has failed to show that error or injustice exists in his case, the GOMOR should remain in his OMPF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080059C070215
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) to show award of the Bronze Star Medal, the Purple Heart, the Good Conduct Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars and two arrowheads, the World War II Victory Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Presidential Unit Citation (known as the Distinguished Unit Citation until 3 November 1966). The applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 does not show the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080064C070215
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 REQUESTS: The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080066C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 16 March 2001, the Deputy Chief, Office of Promotions, Reserve Components, PERSCOM advised the applicant that promotion to major required 12 years time in service or 7 years time in grade and the promotion eligibility date (PED) was the later of the two dates. He was not promoted during his 3 years in the Guard, as there were no major’s positions available to him.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080079C070215
The applicant states that his OMPF contains two awards of the ARCOM (DA Forms 4980) for the same duty period. Contrary to Army regulations, the applicant was awarded two ARCOM's for the same period of meritorious service. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by deleting from the OMPF of the individual concerned DA Form 4980 (Permanent Orders #21-5, dated 21 January 1998) awarding the ARCOM for the period 18 September 1994 to 12 March 1998.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080085C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 18 July 1978, the applicant was separated from the service in an entry-level status under the provisions of paragraph 4-24b(3), Army Regulation (AR) 635-40 by reason of physical disability with severance pay. Orders Number 30-1, dated 25 February 1986, Department of the Army, Headquarters, United States Army Medical Department Activity, Fort Jackson, South Carolina,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080087C070215
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 | 2002080090C070215
He also states that RC promotion officials make his case for removing the second non-selection from his records when they admit that he had requested transfer to the Retired Reserve prior to the convening date of the 2002 PSB, and had prompt action be taken he would not have been considered by the 2002 PSB. Although the applicant’s removal date was not formally established by orders or any other authorizing document, it is clear that at the request of ARPERSCOM officials for an immediate...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080095C070215
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 convening authority approved the findings and recommendations of the board on 18 March 1982 and directed separation with a general discharge. There is no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080098C070215
The applicant states that there is no record of these awards or his dates of service in Korea. The applicant's service personnel records contain four DD Forms 214. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080110C070215
The applicant states, in effect, that he had satisfactorily served in an enlisted status in a rank and pay grade that would entitle him to a more favorable rate of retired pay than the retired pay he now receives based on his satisfactory service as a 1LT/0-2, which is the highest rank and pay grade he held. A Data for Retired Pay (DA Form 3713), dated 20 March 1990, prepared on the applicant during his processing for non-regular retirement and retired pay confirms that on 3 December 1989,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080115C070215
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. On 26 March 1970, the applicant was separated with an undesirable discharge under the provisions of Army Regulations 635-200, for the good of the service. The staff of the Board is authorized to determine whether or not such evidence has been submitted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080118C070215
The applicant states that prior administrative corrections to his DD Form 214 still show an incorrect date, which should be 20 February 1988. The applicant’s military records show that he had prior enlisted service when he was ordered to active duty as a second lieutenant for the officer basic course with a reporting date of 23 February 1988. There is no evidence of record that shows any different date of his entry on active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080119C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Commanders should not order soldier to remove tattoos or brands. The evidence of record shows that the applicant enlisted in the RA at the age of 18 and was approximate 20 years of age at the time she made her decision to receive a tattoo on her neck.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080131C070215
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. Army Regulation 635-5 (Personnel Separations-Separation Documents), change 7, dated 18 October 1966, in effect at the time, provided that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals would be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080133C070215
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 staff of the Board is authorized to determine whether or not such evidence has been submitted. Evidence of record shows the applicant was discharged as a result of a general court-martial, not for failing to adjust to military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080134C070215
The record contains no evidence that he was ever punished for this offense. On 28 January 1987, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant’s request for clemency The available records contains no medical evidence and the applicant has provided no evidence that demonstrates he suffers from an illness or an injury that was either incurred in, or aggravated as a result of his military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080139C070215
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 | 2002080140C070215
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: Although the applicant’s former battalion commander elected not to take action based on the findings and conclusions of the Article 32 investigation he had initiated, this factor alone does not provide a sufficient evidentiary basis to support removing the applicant’s name from the title block of the CID...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080141C070215
The applicant's LES for the period of 1 August through 27 August 2000 shows that the applicant was paid for .5 days of unused leave at the time of separation. His DD Form 214 indicates in block 16 that he was paid for 63.5 days of accrued leave. RECOMMENDATION : That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing on the DD Form 214 dated 27 August 2000, pertaining to the individual concerned, that he was paid for .5 days of leave instead of 63.5...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080144C070215
The applicant states, in effect, that he should have been awarded the PH for being wounded in action while serving in combat during the Korean War. Once the Korean War Service Medal has been authorized by the Department of the Air Force, the applicant may apply to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records to add this foreign award to his DD Form 214. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by awarding the individual concerned the Purple...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080169C070215
The applicant's DD Form 214 does not show the Air Medal or the Air Medal with "V" Device as authorized awards. Therefore, the applicant's DD Form 214 should be corrected to show three awards of the Air Medal (correctly known as the Air Medal with Numeral "3"). Therefore, the applicant is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show these unit awards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080171C070215
APPLICANT STATES : In a three page memorandum to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR), that the OER for the period 13 July 1996 to 5 May 1997 [hereafter referred to as the contested OER], is substantively inaccurate and an unjust evaluation of his performance and potential. The Board determined that there is no evidence and the applicant has failed to provide evidence to support his contention that he received "diminished" ratings based on the Report of Survey. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080172C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That he be granted 2 years additional constructive service credit for his Master of Science in Natural Science. He was granted 4 years of constructive service credit as of the date of his graduation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080175C070215
The applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 does not show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge in item 31 (Military Qualification and Date). Therefore, the applicant is entitled to correction of his discharge document to show the Ardennes-Alsace Campaign. That so much of the application as it relates to the Anzio Campaign, one bronze arrowhead, and the Combat Infantryman Badge be denied.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080184C070215
The applicant requests, in effect, removal of all erroneous orders published regarding his Good Conduct Medal (GCMDL) after 1991 from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The applicant provided copy of Permanent Orders Number 128-00009, dated 8 May 1998, which awarded the applicant the 3 rd award of the GCMDL for the period 31 March 1995 through 30 March 1998. The evidence of record shows that the applicant enlisted in the USMC on 7 February 1984 and was awarded his first award of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080186C070215
In support of his application, he submits an Official Statement of Service, dated 25 June 2002; a copy of his DD Form 214 with an effective date of 21 June 1991; a copy of his DD Form 214 with an effective date of 7 November 1986; and excerpts from Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designators) dated 1 December 2000. Item 26 (Separation Code) on the applicant's DD Form 214 with an effective date of 7 November 1986 shows “LBK.” Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080193C070215
The Board considered the following evidence: The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) to show award of the Purple Heart. The applicant signed his discharge document on 2 June 1946 attesting to the fact that he was not wounded in action and was not entitled to the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080195C070215
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 | 2002080196C070215
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. A discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally appropriate for a soldier discharged under this chapter. The Board reviewed the applicant's record of service and determined that his quality of service did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for Army personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080207C070215
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) to show award of the Purple Heart. There is no evidence in the available records that shows the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action during World War II. However, evidence of record shows that the applicant's unit received two awards of the Distinguished Unit Citation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080209C070215
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...