ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080689C070215
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that she be selectively continued on active duty in a commissioned officer status, in the rank and pay grade of captain/0-3 (CPT/0-3), until retirement on 31 October 2005; and that her Officer Evaluation Reports (OERs), for the periods 2 October 1997 through 8 March 1998 and 11 May 1999 through 10 May 2000, be removed from her record. She provides a unit rating scheme that shows her rater as the Chief of Automation, and that lists the name of the rater on the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080710C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The appropriate authority approved his request on 28 February 1983 and directed that he be discharged under other than honorable conditions. Accordingly, he was discharged under other than honorable conditions while on excess leave, on 18 March 1983, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080720C070215
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, and the Bronze Star Medal with "V" device. The applicant's DD Form 2I4 shows award of the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars and the Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 device. It does not show award of the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, or the Bronze Star Medal with "V" device.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080725C070215
In support of his application, he submits a copy of his DD Form 214; a questionnaire about military service, dated 9 March 2001; a Standard Form 180 (Request Pertaining to Military Records), dated 9 March 2001; letters, dated 23 May 2001, 30 November 2001 and 17 May 2002, from the U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Command in St. Louis, Missouri; an award certificate, dated 1 June 1996, for the Army Achievement Medal and a Certificate of Achievement, dated 12 June 1996. The Board notes that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080731C070215
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: 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 trial by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080740C070215
APPLICANT STATES : That he was mobilized effective 3 January 2002 and selected by the lieutenant colonel promotion board that was approved on 28 February 2002. A waiver of Army Regulation 135-155, paragraph 4-15a specified that maximum time in grade requirements for IMA officers mobilized for a period of 6 months or more was effective 16 October 2002 (date the approval authority signed the policy). The effective date of promotion for those IMA mobilized officers was 16 October 2002, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080743C070215
When the police officer botched the first test the applicant asked that Captain (CPT) G____, who was known to already be in the building, be allowed to witness the test, but the police officer recorded the incident as a refusal. He also recommends that the GOMOR be removed. There is no evidence that the applicant was ever charged with refusing to take a breath test.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080744C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The appropriate authority approved the applicant’s separation with a GD, and on 23 October 1985, the applicant was discharged accordingly. There is no evidence showing that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statue of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080746C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT STATES : In effect, that he was suffering from alcoholism at the time of separation. Carl W. S. Chun Director, Army Board for Correction of Military RecordsINDEXCASE IDAR2002080746SUFFIXRECONDATE BOARDED20030729TYPE OF DISCHARGE(GD)DATE OF DISCHARGE19780508DISCHARGE AUTHORITYAR635-200, Chap 5DISCHARGE REASONA40.00BOARD DECISION(DENY)REVIEW AUTHORITYISSUES...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080747C070215
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. In this case, notwithstanding the medical treatment record provided by the applicant and the record confirmation that he was injured in an aircraft accident while serving in the RVN, there are no other official...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080749C070215
The applicant was honorably discharged from the USAR on 3 April 2001, under the provisions of Army Regulation 135-175, 2 years after his removal was required by law. VSI annual payments will be discontinued if the member is separated from the Ready Reserve unless the individual becomes ineligible to continue to serve due to medical or age limitations in which case the soldier will be transferred to the Standby Reserve or the Retired Reserve. The applicant was separated from active duty on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080750C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS : That his discharge be upgraded. 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 trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080751C070215
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 | 2002080762C070215
APPLICANT REQUESTS: Correction to her date of rank for major to 25 October 1997. Orders dated 28 January 1998, show she was transferred to the IRR to accept promotion to major effective 28 January 1998. 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 | 2002080764C070215
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: 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 | 2002080766C070215
The applicant’s military records show that, with no prior service, he served in the Regular Army (RA) from 26 November 1963 until honorably separated on 16 September 1966. The applicant's DD Form 214 does not show award of the GCMDL. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected and that the individual concerned be issued a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) showing that he was awarded the GCMDL for his period of service from 26 November 1963-16...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080769C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his military records be corrected to show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080818C070215
APPLICANT REQUESTS :Reconsideration of his earlier appeal to correct his military records by awarding him the Purple Heart and the Expert Badge with Rifle Bar. 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. Unfortunately, there is no available evidence to show that the applicant qualified Expert with the service rifle; however...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080821C070215
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. 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 | 2002080826C070215
The applicant requests correction of his records to show the Presidential Unit Citation for his assignment with the Studies and Observations Group, United States Military Assistance Command, Vietnam (SOG-MACV) and the Alaska Distinguished Service Medal. The applicant's service personnel records contain four DD Forms 214. In pertinent part it states that item 27 (Remarks) will list formal in service training courses successfully completed during the period of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080830C070215
The applicant states that his two awards of the Air Medal and his award of the Purple Heart were not included on his DD Form 214 at the time of separation and that he has since lost his orders for those awards. However, the evidence of record does show that his unit was awarded the RVNGC w/Palm Unit Citation and that he is entitled to be awarded three bronze service stars for wear on his already awarded VSM. After carefully examining the applicant’s record of service, the Board has...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080833C070215
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of item 1 (Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial) on his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) to show the correct spelling of his name; correction of item 9 (Permanent Address for Mailing Purposes) to show the entry, "2062 E [East]" instead of "2061 3"; correction of item 21 (Civilian Occupation and Number) to show the entry, "Photographer Free Lance" instead of "FILM LOADER 0 56 13"; correction of item 28 (County and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080835C070215
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 Board notes that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080844C070215
The applicant's DD Form 214, with an effective date of 22 October 1970, shows entitlement to award of the Vietnam Service Medal. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal with a "Device." The applicant's discharge documents show entitlement to award of the Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080848C070215
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 and similar devices awarded in recognition of accomplishments. c. Award of the Korean Service Medal. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by issuing to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080849C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The back of the ship was not burning, so he walked to an area that had a life raft and waited for the call to abandon ship. He found out that other unit members burned in the sinking of LST 460 received Purple Hearts.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080854C070215
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. A narrative from Doctor...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080857C070215
Additionally, his DA Form 20, Enlisted Personnel Record, does not reflect award of the Purple Heart, nor does it show that he was wounded in action. His DD Form 214 should show award of the Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars (one for each campaign). That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned was awarded the Air Medal with first oak leaf cluster, the Army Commendation Medal, the Good Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080860C070215
He received orders awarding him the GCMDL and is entitled to have that award reflected on his DD Form 214. He is entitled to have his DD Form 214 reflect this award with Numeral 4. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by issuing to the individual concerned a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) showing award of the AM with Numeral 4, the GCMDL, the Meritorious Unit Commendation, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080864C070215
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: The applicant's DD Form 214 does not show the Combat Infantryman Badge as an authorized award. There is no evidence of record available to the Board which shows the applicant was awarded an infantry MOS or that he served with an infantry unit while in Korea.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080865C070215
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: APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his undesirable discharge be upgraded to honorable.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080878C070215
It states, in pertinent part, that a bronze service star is authorized with this award for each RVN campaign a member is credited with. However, the applicant’s record does contain a DD Form 215, dated 2 July 1974, which corrected the SN listed in his original separation document. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned earned the ARCOM with “V” Device, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080880C070215
and recommended a general discharge. The immediate commander again recommended approval of the applicant's request with a general discharge. On 1 November 1973 the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request to upgrade the discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080884C070215
The evidence of record in this case confirms that the clear and demonstrable reasons (one general or two special court-martial convictions) required to deny an honorable discharge are not present in the applicant’s case. The applicant’s DD Forms 214, dated 8 March and 22 September 1972, correctly reflect the appropriate credit for his MOS, military education and training. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by: a. voiding the 22 September 1972...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080886C070215
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 participated in while serving in the RVN. The Board finds that the evidence of record, which includes a DA Form 20 entry in Block 40 and the applicant’s name recorded in the Vietnam Casualty List, more than satisfies the regulatory burden of proof necessary to support award of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080888C070215
The applicant's DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) shows the third digit of his Social Security Number is a "9." Therefore, the applicant's DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this medal. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080889C070215
The applicant states, in effect, that he was awarded the PH and it was not included in his separation document (DD Form 214). 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. The Board notes the applicant’s contention that he is entitled to receive the PH for wounds he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080910C070215
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. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 30 August 1978, as an aircraft repairer.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080913C070215
The applicant states that he was denied his second award of the Good Conduct Medal because he was 10 pounds overweight. The applicant's DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows entitlement to the first award of the Good Conduct Medal. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant received the second award of the Good Conduct Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080918C070215
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 | 2002080923C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He was advanced to the pay grade of E-3 on 30 January 1974 and on 25 February 1974, he was honorably released from active duty (REFRAD) on the expiration of his term of service (ETS). There is no indication 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 | 2002080924C070215
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show he was separated from active duty on 9 December 1945 with the rank of corporal. The applicant's reconstructed records show the applicant was inducted on 25 May 1943. That so much of the application as pertains to correction of his military records to show he was separated from active duty on 9 December 1945 with the rank of corporal be denied.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080926C070215
The law in effect at the time of the applicant’s discharge from the NYARNG, authorized the retirement of soldiers who had completed at least 15, but less than 20 years of service under certain circumstances. In view of the facts of this case, and given the verification of the applicant’s retirement eligibility provided by ARPERSCOM retirement officials, the Board concludes that it would be appropriate to correct the record to show the applicant was eligible for non-regular retired pay at...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080928C070215
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to honorable. The applicant states, in effect, that his discharge should be upgraded to honorable or at the very least to a general discharge based on the recommendations of the Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) at the time. The SJA noted that the applicant had received awards for his service in Vietnam and recommended that the applicant be issued a General Discharge Certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080932C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 30 December 1996, the applicant's commander requested that an elimination packet be prepared on the applicant based on his wrongful use of cocaine and numerous counseling statements. The applicant was discharged on 26 February 2002.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080933C070215
He further states that his commander recommended him for the Silver Star and he should have also received the Purple Heart for his wounds. Army Regulation 15-185, the regulation under which this Board operates, states that the Board will not consider any application if it determines that the applicant has not exhausted all administrative remedies available to them. After carefully examining the applicant’s record of service, the Board has determined that the applicant should have received...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080934C070215
Army Regulation 600-8-22 states that the Vietnam Service Medal is awarded to soldiers serving in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. The applicant has been awarded the Bronze Star Medal with "V" device, the Air Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, and the Combat Infantryman's Badge and these authorized awards will be administratively added to his DD Form 214. Based on the applicant's service as an infantryman his records should be corrected to show award of the Sharpshooter...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080948C070215
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 | 2002080950C070215
The applicant states, in effect, that the information contained in Item 11 (Primary Specialty Number Title and Years and Months in Specialty), Item 12a (Date Entered Active Duty This Period), Item 12i (Reserve Oblig Term Date), Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized), and Item 14 (Military Education) are incorrect. The evidence of record clearly shows that administrative errors resulted in incorrect entries in Items 11 and 12a of the new...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080951C070215
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: There is no evidence in the available records to indicate the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of her discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. Carl W. S. Chun Director, Army Board for Correction of Military RecordsINDEXCASE IDAR2002080951SUFFIXRECONDATE BOARDED20030909TYPE OF DISCHARGE(GD)DATE OF DISCHARGE19830202DISCHARGE AUTHORITYAR635-200, Chap 13DISCHARGE...