ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080962C070215
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 denied enlistment in the pay grade of E-5 because of an erroneously initiated Declination of Continued Service Statement (DA Form 4991-R). While the applicant may now believe that she made a mistake by not completing her foreign service tour and having a DCSS initiated against her, the fact remains that she did not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080966C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. While the Board could correct his records to show that he was transferred to the Retired Reserve in February 2001, rather than discharged, no benefit would be served. discharge in 2001.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080970C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. His original student loan amount was $6,600 and his Government payment on his loan should have been $2,200 after completion of his first full year of active duty and for each full year thereafter, up to 3 years. No response was received from the loan holder and additional requests were sent.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080982C070215
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’s military records were not available to the Board for review. This document lists his rank as PFC in Item 3 (Grade).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080984C070215
The applicant states that he would like his RE code changed to “RE-3” and his bar to reenlistment waived in order to serve his country. According to Army Regulation 635-5-1, a soldier with less than 18 years of military service who has a locally-imposed bar to reenlistment will be given an RE code of RE-3. The Board carefully reviewed the applicant's records and determined that he had less than 18 years of military service and his bar to reenlistment was locally-imposed.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080987C070215
Records show that the applicant's original request for award of the Purple Heart (Docket Number AR88-00744) was considered and denied by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) on 25 January 1989. In such cases, the staff of the Board will review the request to determine if substantial relevant evidence has been submitted that shows fraud, mistake in law, mathematical miscalculation, manifest error, or if there exists substantial relevant new evidence discovered...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002080992C070215
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 | 2002081006C070215
The applicant requests that his reentry (RE) code on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be changed from a "4" to a "3" so that he can enlist in the Army National Guard. The evidence shows that the applicant was a good soldier despite his problems with alcohol; consequently, the Army Discharge Review Board deigned to upgrade his discharge to honorable. Therefore, the applicant's RE code of "4" should be upgraded to "3."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081007C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: Reinstatement as a Special Forces officer in the United States Army Reserve (USAR) in the rank of major or lieutenant colonel (LTC). He successfully completed his training and remained on active duty until he was honorably discharged on 21 November 1967, upon completion of Officer Candidate School, to accept a USAR commission.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081013C070215
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: A summary of the applicant's retirement points shows that he was credited with 20 years of total active duty, ARNG service, and Army Reserve service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081014C070215
However, there are no orders in the applicant’s service personnel record which show that he was awarded the Silver Star. As a result, the applicant is entitled to award of the United Nations Service Medal and correction of his records to show this service medal. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with “V” Device, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Army Good Conduct Medal,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081021C070215
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 | 2002081041C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: The evidence of record confirms that the applicant was in pre-trial confinement from 14 through 22 June 1972, that he was dropped from the rolls of his organization on 7 June 1972 and 15 March 1973, and that he was issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate in accordance with the governing regulation in effect...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081042C070215
None of his National Guard records indicate he was ever awarded the Bronze Star Medal as a result of his service during World War II. The extract from the "Combat History of the 79 th Infantry Division June 1942-December 1945," submitted in support of the applicant’s application contains an alphabetical listing of individuals awarded the Bronze Star Medal and page 180 of that book reflects the applicant's name. Although attempts to locate an order confirming award of the Bronze Star Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081048C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He was sentenced to 3 years probation on the breaking and entering offense. However, there is no evidence to show that the applicant would have been granted a waiver and no reason to believe that he would have been.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081051C070215
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows the Vietnam Service Medal as an authorized award. The applicant’s DD Form 214 shows the Vietnam Service Medal as an authorized award. However, evidence of record shows the applicant participated in four campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which are not correctly shown by award of four bronze service stars for wear on his Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081052C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. In this letter, the FSM states that while repairing a bridge his unit got pinned down by small arms and his right heel was injured when a box car ran over it. Based on the foregoing, the Board determined that there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081063C070215
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows entitlement to award of the Korean Service Medal with two bronze service stars and the United Nations Service Medal based on his service 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 of record available to the Board, and the applicant has provided no evidence,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081065C070215
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show award of the NATO Medal. The applicant states that he is sending the certificate showing that he was awarded the NATO Medal for his service in Bosnia. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the applicant was awarded the NATO Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081070C070215
On 12 July 1955, the applicant was found guilty by a General Court-Martial for being AWOL from 23 April to 2 May 1955, and for being AWOL from 18 May to 1 June 1955. While trial by court-martial was warranted by the gravity of the offenses charged, and his conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations, the possibility that the applicant suffered from PTSD, his 20 months of honorable service, and his combat service must also be considered in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081079C070215
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: His records also show that he failed to complete his original course of AIT and that he was recycled to two more different courses, which he failed to complete.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081083C070215
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: 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081086C070215
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:...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081088C070215
Records available to the Board indicate that the applicant entered active duty, as an enlisted soldier, on 31 March 1992 and served on active duty until she was released from active duty on 15 August 1994 for the purpose of entering an officer training program. The evidence available to the Board confirms that the applicant had 2 years, 4 months, and 15 days of active duty as an enlisted soldier between 1992 and 1994. by showing in item 12d of the applicant’s 2001 Department of Defense...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081090C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The Board noted the applicant's military awards, but did not find them sufficiently mitigating to warrant an upgrade in his discharge. The Board congratulates the applicant on his conduct since he has been separated, however, this does not provide the Board a basis upon which to grant clemency.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081091C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. 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. Records show the applicant was discharged with a separation code of "JDA" (Fraudulent Entry) and was assigned an RE code of RE-3 in accordance with the governing regulation in effect at...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081095C070215
The applicant’s military records show that, on 10 July 1968, he enlisted in the Regular Army for 3 years and airborne training. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he had completed 2 years, 9 months and 3 days of creditable active military service and he had 252 days of lost time due to being AWOL and in military confinement. Department of the Army Message DAPE-MPP 102035Z Dec 71, the authority for the applicant's discharge is no longer available; however, the Board presumes regularity in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081099C070215
Evidence of record shows that the applicant was considered, and selected, for promotion to colonel/pay grade O-6 by a Department of the Army Special Selection Board and that his effective date of promotion was 2 March 1998. As such, the applicant is not entitled to have his records corrected to show an extension of his MRD beyond 3 September 2001, or his service beyond 30 September 2001. d. Correcting the individual’s military records to show that he was promoted to colonel/pay grade O-6...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081101C070215
There is no evidence in the applicant's personnel service records which shows that he was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows the Vietnam Service Medal as an authorized award. The applicant’s DD Form 214 shows the Vietnam Service Medal as an authorized award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081102C070215
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 | 2002081108C070215
In support of her application, she submitted a copy of her DD Form 214, orders awarding MOS 63H10, a diploma from the Ordnance Center and School, a Certificate of Achievement, two DA Forms 638 (Recommendation for Award), two award certificates for the Army Achievement Medal, and an award certificate for the Army Commendation Medal. There is no evidence of record available to the Board which shows she was awarded MOS 63S. Records show the applicant was awarded the Army Achievement Medal for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081117C070215
He contends that the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) awarded him a second award of the Purple Heart for a separate bullet wound to his head on 14 February 1968. The applicant also provided an application for correction of his military records, dated 17 April 2003, which requests award of the Purple Heart for a right The applicant provided a second application for correction of his military records, dated 17 April 2003, which requests award of the Purple Heart for a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081122C070215
Records show that on 27 October 1988, the applicant was removed from the weight control program. However, medical evidence of record shows that prior to the applicant's separation on 4 April 1990, competent medical authority determined that he was then medically qualified for separation with a physical profile of 112111. Evidence of record shows the applicant was removed from the Army Weight Control Program on 27 October 1988.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081130C070215
The applicant’s military records show that Orders Number M-10-100784, dated 24 October 2001, issued by the Army Reserve Personnel Command (ARPERSCOM), authorized the applicant’s mobilization in support of Operation Enduring Freedom for a period not to exceed 365 days. It further indicates that the mobilization orders authorized the shipment of the POV, but the Army is now denying the soldier the option to return the POV to the Continental United States (CONUS). Therefore, the Board finds...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081131C070215
The applicant’s military records show that Orders Number M-10-100781, dated 24 October 2001, issued by the Army Reserve Personnel Command (ARPERSCOM), authorized the applicant’s mobilization in support of Operation Enduring Freedom for a period not to exceed 365 days. It further indicates that the mobilization orders authorized the shipment of the POV, but the Army is now denying the soldier the option to return the POV to the Continental United States (CONUS). Therefore, the Board finds...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081132C070215
The applicant’s military records show that Orders Number M-10-100498, dated 18 October 2001, issued by the Army Reserve Personnel Command (ARPERSCOM), authorized the applicant’s mobilization in support of Operation Enduring Freedom for a period not to exceed 365 days. It further indicates that the mobilization orders authorized the shipment of the POV, but the Army is now denying the soldier the option to return the POV to the Continental United States (CONUS). Therefore, the Board finds...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081134C070215
The applicant’s military records show that Orders Number M-10-100777, dated 24 October 2001, issued by the Army Reserve Personnel Command (ARPERSCOM), as amended authorized the applicant’s mobilization in support of Operation Enduring Freedom for a period not to exceed 695 days. It further indicates that the mobilization orders authorized the shipment of the POV, but the Army is now denying the soldier the option to return the POV to the Continental United States (CONUS). Therefore, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081135C070215
The applicant’s military records show that Orders Number M-10-100778, dated 24 October 2001, issued by the Army Reserve Personnel Command (ARPERSCOM), authorized the applicant’s mobilization in support of Operation Enduring Freedom for a period not to exceed 365 days. It further indicates that the mobilization orders authorized the shipment of the POV, but the Army is now denying the soldier the option to return the POV to the Continental United States (CONUS). Therefore, the Board finds...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081136C070215
The applicant’s military records show that Orders Number M-10-100785, dated 24 October 2001, issued by the Army Reserve Personnel Command (ARPERSCOM), authorized the applicant’s mobilization in support of Operation Enduring Freedom for a period not to exceed 365 days. It further indicates that the mobilization orders authorized the shipment of the POV, but the Army is now denying the soldier the option to return the POV to the Continental United States (CONUS). Therefore, the Board finds...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081137C070215
The applicant’s military records show that Orders Number M-10-100779, dated 24 October 2001, issued by the Army Reserve Personnel Command (ARPERSCOM), authorized the applicant’s mobilization in support of Operation Enduring Freedom for a period not to exceed 365 days. It further indicates that the mobilization orders authorized the shipment of the POV, but the Army is now denying the soldier the option to return the POV to the Continental United States (CONUS). Therefore, the Board finds...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081142C070215
The Board concluded that the applicant's commander recommended that he be placed in the IRR; however, his DD Form 214 and orders confirmed that the applicant's discharge was directed and fail to show transfer. The separation authority directed transfer to the IRR; however, the applicant's orders and DD Form 214 failed to show transfer. The regulation clearly stated that soldiers separated for unsatisfactory performance whose service is characterized as honorable would be transferred to the IRR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081143C070215
Therefore, there is no basis for correcting her records to show award of the Army Commendation Medal. The Board noted the applicant's request for correction of her records to show Letters of Recommendation. That so much of the application as it relates to the Army Commendation Medal and Letters of Recommendation and correction of her DD Form 214 to show injuries she sustained at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and Fort Monmouth, New Jersey be denied.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081149C070215
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. The applicant has failed to convince the Board through the evidence submitted with his application or the evidence of record that his discharge was unjust and should be upgraded.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081152C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Although the record of NJP is not present in the available records, his records contain an order showing that NJP was imposed against him again on 5 January 1971 for misconduct and that he was reduced to the pay grade of E-1 on that date. However, the applicant has failed to convince the Board through the evidence submitted or the evidence of record that his service is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081153C070215
There is no evidence available to the Board which shows the applicant was awarded a second award of the Bronze Star Medal. a. by showing the individual concerned was awarded the Parachutist Badge, two awards of the Distinguished Unit Citation, the European-African-Middle Eastern Service Medal with four bronze service stars, the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp, the Belgian Fourragere, the Netherlands Orange Lanyard, and the World War II Victory Medal; and That so much of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081154C070215
On 28 January 1971, the United States Court of Military Appeals denied the applicant's petition for grant of review. 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: The applicant successfully completed all of his training requirements and he served in an active duty status for more than a year; he was not an entry-level status soldier.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081162C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. However, the Board concludes that the injury to his lower back was not the result of hostile action. Based on the foregoing and in the absence of records which show the applicant was wounded as a result of hostile enemy action, the applicant’s injury does not meet the criteria under Army Regulation 600-8-22, for award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081175C070215
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and the Army Commendation Medal. There are no orders in the applicant's service personnel records which show he was awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. There are no orders in the applicant’s service personnel records which show that he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal, and there is no evidence that he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081177C070215
In pertinent part it states that item 14 (military education) will list formal in service training courses, successfully completed during the period of service covered, by title, length in weeks, and month and year completed. Evidence available to the Board indicates that the Dragon Gunners Course did not meet the requirements for inclusion on the applicant’s separation document and as such, inclusion of that course on his separation document would be inappropriate. The evidence available...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081194C070215
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be amended to add medals for his service in Korea, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the "ACM" (presumably the Army Commendation Medal), the Vietnam Campaign Medal with device 1960, the Vietnam Service Medal with one or two bronze service stars, the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC), the Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC), the Valorous Unit Award (VUA), the Vietnam of Gallantry Cross...