ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080216C070215
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and two unit citations for his service with the 165 th Aviation Group Combat (CBT). There also is no evidence to show that he served in an infantry unit in combat during his assignment in Vietnam. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080219C070215
The Board considered the following evidence: The applicant provided a Memorandum, dated 4 April 1990, which shows that he was awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for his service in the Republic of Panama in support of Operation Just Cause during the period 7 January 1990 to 16 February 1990. In view of the foregoing findings and conclusions, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant's records, but only as recommended below.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080220C070215
The Board noted the applicant's request to correct his records to show award of the Combat Action Ribbon. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows the Vietnam Service Medal as an authorized award. Evidence of record shows the applicant served in an infantry MOS in an infantry company in combat in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080227C070215
The applicant requests that her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected by changing her separation date to read 27 September 2002, and by showing she was awarded the Army Achievement Medal (AAM) and the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). The applicant states that her DD Form 214 should be corrected to show her separation date as 20020927, and that she was awarded the AAM and the ARCOM. a. by changing the applicant’s DD Form 214, item 12b to show her...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080228C070215
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 | 2002080229C070215
The applicant requests that her records be corrected by reinstating her original date of rank of 1 September 2001 to staff sergeant, and by removing from her records, a DA Form 1059 (Service School Academic Evaluation Report) dated 6 January 2002, reduction orders dated 25 January 2002 and amendment orders dated 6 February 2002. On 25 January 2002, as a result of her disenrollment from BNCOC her promotion to pay grade E-6 was revoked by Orders 025-21, dated 25 January 2002, with an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080230C070215
In so doing, they stated that the applicant’s MOS (98C) did not qualify for a BSSRB and offered that he could request separation based on an unfulfilled enlistment contract. PERSCOM again stated that the applicant could request separation based on an unfulfilled enlistment contract. The applicant met his enlistment obligations in full and the Army should honor the promise made to the applicant in his enlistment contract by awarding him the BSSRB as an exception to policy.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080238C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Army Regulation 635-5-1, in effect at that time, prescribed the specific authorities (regulatory, statutory, or other directives), the reasons for the separation of members from active military service, and the separation program designators to be used for these stated reasons. The applicant has also failed to show, through the evidence submitted with his application or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080243C070215
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: Army Regulation 635-200, then in effect, set forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel and provided that a soldier's service would be characterized based on the overall enlistment period and conduct. Further, the Board concludes the applicant's Vietnam service and the awards that he received appear to have formed the basis for award of a GD, given his repeated misconduct offenses which would have been...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080250C070215
The applicant states, in effect, that he was only 17 years old when he enlisted and that he was wounded twice but did not receive the Purple Heart. The Board notes that the second injury occurred at 0100 hours on 12 July 1951. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by: a. showing that the individual concerned is awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received on 12 July 1951; and,b.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080256C070215
In an application to this Board dated 22 February 2002, the applicant requested retroactive enrollment in and compensation from the RRMIIP. The initial enrollment period for active members of the Reserve Components (USAR and National Guard) was 1 October 1996 through 31 December 1996. Accordingly, it would be in the interest of justice to enroll the applicant in the RRMIIP effective 8 December 1996 (the day the unit was briefed), when a proper briefing should have been conducted and prior...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080261C070215
The applicant’s Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) contains no orders or other documents that indicate that he was ever wounded or injured in action, or that he was recommended for or awarded the PH. Paragraph 2-13 of the awards regulation contains guidance on awarding the Vietnam Service Medal and it states, in pertinent part, that a bronze service star is authorized with this award for each campaign a member is credited with participating in while serving in the RVN. During its...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080262C070215
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 | 2002080266C070215
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his bad conduct discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. APPLICANT STATES : In effect, the applicant states that he did not receive a rehabilitative transfer after his 1970 court-martial conviction. On 17 February 1976 the Army Discharge Review Board, in a majority opinion, denied the applicant's request to upgrade his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080268C070215
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 that: Chapter 10 of that 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 the charges have been preferred, submit a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080275C070215
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. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080277C070215
The applicant states, in effect, that he was serving in the Army on the dates entered in Item 41 of the DD Form 214 in question. The information herein was gleaned from a copy of his NA Form 13038, dated 19 March 1996, and his DD Form 214, dated 11 April 1955. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by deleting the entry “From 1950 - To 1953“ currently contained in Item 41 (Dates of Last Civilian Employment) of the DD Form 214 of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080301C070215
An administrative discharge review board was convened to consider the commander’s recommendation that the applicant be separated from the service for illegal drug use. The board recommended separation under other than honorable conditions and the recommendation was approved by the convening authority. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected to show that the individual concerned was separated from the service with a General Discharge Certificate,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080303C070215
The applicant requests, in effect, that his military records be corrected to show his correct military occupational specialty (MOS); by adding his military education and unit citations; and by showing he earned the following awards: Air Medal (AM); Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM); and Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar. The applicant’s military records show that he entered the Army on 18 August 1966, and that he was trained and served in MOS 11H (Infantry Direct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080310C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 26 July 2002, the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for a change in her RE code. The Board carefully reviewed the applicant's records and determined that her RE code of RE-3 is the appropriate code for her narrative reason for discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080311C070215
There is no evidence in the applicant's service personnel records that he was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant's retirement DD Form 214 with an effective date of 31 May 1968 to show two awards of the Meritorious Unit Commendation. In view of the foregoing findings and conclusions, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant’s records, but only as recommended below.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080318C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The evidence of record gives no indication that the applicant served in an authorized 1SG position. Therefore, the Board concludes that there is insufficient evidence to support granting the requested relief in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080325C070215
The applicant states that he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal while in serving Vietnam and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal after he departed from Vietnam. There is no evidence of record available to the Board which shows the applicant was recommended for or awarded the Bronze Star 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080328C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The evidence of record shows that the applicant's period of service was terminated after completing 1 year, 10 months, and 4 days of creditable service, where he received an unsatisfactory conduct and efficiency rating, and had 2 days of lost time which was a disqualifying factor for award of the Good Conduct Medal. The evidence of record shows that the applicant's unit,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080329C070215
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 | 2002080332C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 26 January 1976, the applicant's commander advised the applicant of his rights and preferred charges against him for the AWOL offense. There is no evidence in the available records to show that the applicant 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 | 2002080344C070215
The applicant states, in effect, that his service personnel records show that he received 15 awards of the Air Medal, one of which is for valor. However, evidence of record shows the applicant participated in two campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which are not correctly shown by award of two 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080345C070215
The applicant's DD Form 214 does not show award of the Army Commendation Medal. Consequently, there is insufficient evidence to grant his request for award of the Bronze Star Medal or to correct his DD Form 214 to show his rank as Sergeant. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned was awarded the Army Commendation Medal, the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with rifle bar, the Vietnam Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080348C070215
The Board finds that the evidence of record establishes that he was injured in combat in Vietnam on 4 September 1970 and that he is entitled to an award of the Purple Heart for that injury at this time. 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 6 August 1969 through 5 August 1971. In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as recommended below.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080352C070215
On 18 April 1971, General Orders Number 221 awarded the applicant the ARCOM for meritorious service during the period of June 1970 to May 1971. A review of the applicant's records fails to show that he was awarded or recommended for award of the ARCOM for valor or any other award for valor. 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 1 December 1969 through 30 August 1972.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080356C070215
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 | 2002080364C070215
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: Therefore, the Board concludes that an upgrade of the applicant’s discharge is not warranted at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080366C070215
He also states, in effect, that unit members were awarded a "Bronze Star" for operations in which they participated; however, he did not receive them. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars as an authorized award. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to correction of his records to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080370C070215
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Gallantry Cross with Palm. The applicant's unit was awarded the RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that, in addition to the awards currently listed on his DD Form 214, the individual concerned is authorized two bronze service stars for wear...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080371C070215
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart. The applicant’s military records show that he enlisted in the Regular Army on 13 June 1961 for a period of 3 years. Army Regulation (AR) 600-8-22 (Military Awards) sets forth Department of the Army criteria, policy and instructions concerning individual military awards, the Good Conduct Medal, service medals and service ribbons, combat and special skill badges and tabs, unit decorations, and trophies...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080372C070215
1st Infantry Division General Orders Number 5319, dated 7 June 1968, show the applicant was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service during the period July 1967 to June 1968 in Vietnam. 9. Review of the applicant's records and Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) does not reveal entitlement to any additional awards. The applicant received the Bronze Star Medal; therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080373C070215
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: On 13 January 1982, the Army Discharge Review Board determined that the applicant’s discharge had been proper and equitable, and it voted to deny the applicant’s request for an upgrade to his discharge. DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law and regulations, it is concluded:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080375C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On that date, he held the rank and pay grade of SFC/E-7. On 3 October 2002, the Army Grade Determination Review Board (AGDRB) denied the applicant’s request for advancement on the Retired List.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080378C070215
The applicant’s military records show that she enlisted in the Regular Army on 8 February 2001 for a period of 4 years under the Army Civilian Acquired Skills Enlistment Program as a Practical Nurse, military occupational specialty (MOS) 91C, and for the U.S. Army Station/Unit/Command/Area Enlistment Option (Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC). The applicant acknowledged that she understood that in accordance with Army Regulation 601-210 she would be advanced to pay grade E-5,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080386C070215
His DA Form 20 confirms that he was trained and served in military occupational specialty (MOS) 11B (Infantryman), and that he completed two combat tours and was credited with participating in six campaigns in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN). In this case, it appears that the applicant used both the SSAN recorded in the majority of his records and the one he now claims is correct, which is only recorded in a few of his military documents. Thus, the Board concludes the SSAN listed in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080387C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. In his letter of support, he requests that his original DOR of 1 July 1999, be reinstated under the provisions of Title 10, United States (US) Code, section 741, paragraph D, which allows for DORs to be adjusted for officers returning to active duty (AD) regarding qualifications and experience. His DOR was adjusted upon his return to AD to a date of 25 March 2001 to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080392C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that he be granted constructive credit for his date of rank (DOR) as a second lieutenant (2LT). He was assigned to the USAR Control Group (Officer Active Duty Obligor (OADO)) in the Medical Service Corps and was granted an educational delay to attend physician assistant school.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080395C070215
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 record be corrected to show that he enlisted in pay grade E-5. The applicant's military education did not qualify him for enlistment in pay grade E-5.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080399C070215
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. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to correction of his records to show this award. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show these unit awards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080414C070215
The applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows that he served in Vietnam from 20 March 1967 through 19 March 1968 and participated in three campaigns during his first tour in Vietnam. 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. There is no evidence of record available to the Board, and the applicant has provided no evidence, which shows that he was wounded or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080416C070215
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) to show award of the Presidential Unit Citation (formerly known as the Distinguished Unit Citation until 3 November 1966). Therefore, the Board determined that the applicant is entitled to award of the Presidential Unit Citation and correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 to show this unit citation.3. In view of the foregoing findings and conclusions, it would be appropriate to correct the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080422C070215
The applicant requests that his separation document be corrected to reflect award of a second Purple Heart, assignment to 3 rd Infantry, 7 th Infantry Regiment, Company L, and his year of his birth as 1909. The applicant states, in effect, that he was wounded twice while serving in World War II, and would like a second Purple Heart, that he was assigned to Company E, 262 Infantry only for his return to the United States, that he served with the 3 rd Infantry, 7 th Infantry Regiment, Company...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080424C070215
The regulation states that a soldier is in an entry-level status if the soldier has not completed more than 180 days of creditable continuous active duty prior to the initiation of separation action. 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. Army Regulation 635-5-1 prescribes the specific authorities (regulatory, statutory, or other directives),...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080425C070215
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: Item 27 (Remarks) of the applicant’s DA Form 2-1 shows he was confined by civil authorities on 9 July 1975 at Tocumen International Airport for possession of marijuana and that he was convicted and fined and released on 16 September 1975. He was released to the Military Police Liaison on 16 September 1975 and then released to his unit.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080436C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that he be promoted and advanced on the Retired List to the rank and pay grade of sergeant major/E-9 (SGM/E-9). APPLICANT STATES : In effect, that he was promoted to the rank of SGM while on active duty and he subsequently retired in the rank and pay grade of master sergeant/E-8 (MSG/E-8) because he failed to satisfy his time in grade...