ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081735C070215
The applicant states that he was promoted to captain effective 1 March 2002; however; his eligibility date for promotion to captain was 24 March 2001, which should have been adjusted one year according to ROPMA. The Reserve Officer Personnel Act in effect prior to ROPMA required completion of 3 years as a 2LT and 4 years as a 1LT before promotion to captain. The Board notes the advisory opinion provided by PERSCOM that stated promotion to 1LT required 3 years TIG, with a PED of 25 March...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081736C070215
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) be corrected to show two awards of the Purple Heart. There is no evidence in the applicant‘s available records that substantiate his claim of being wounded a second time and awarded a second Purple Heart. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds he sustained in action on 28 September 1971.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081737C070215
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. Although the applicant’s military personnel file is not available the Board notes that the applicant completed a qualifying period of service for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal on 9 May 1953. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081738C070215
The applicant’s DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) for his period of service, 17 May 1966 to 26 March 1968, shows no information in Item 40 (Wounds) and Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) does not list either the Purple Heart or the CIB. Therefore, as a result, the Board determined that he should be awarded the CIB and his records should be corrected to show this badge. Further, that his DD Form 214, dated 24 August 1970, be corrected to show the above awards plus the GCMDL one...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081743C070215
The applicant’s military records show that she enlisted in the Army Reserve on 12 October 2001 for a period of 8 years, in the pay grade of E-1. The applicant's DD Form 1966/1 (Record of Military Processing – Armed Forces of the United States) shows she enlisted in the DEP on 12 October 2001 in the pay grade of E-1. PERSCOM stated that a review of the records indicated that the applicant enlisted on 3 January 2002 in the pay grade of E-1.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081745C070215
The Board noted that the applicant’s records contain his 16 September 2002 letter to the National Personnel Records Center, requesting that his DD Form 214 be corrected to reflect: a) Purple Heart, b) Good Conduct Medal, c) National Defense Service Medal, d) Korean Service Medal with one bronze star, e) Combat Infantryman Badge, f) Parachutist Badge, and g) United Nations Service Medal. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and correction of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081748C070215
He claims that at the time of his promotion to the pay grade of E-7, a soldier was only required to have two years of time in grade in order to qualify for promotion to the pay grade of E-8. In addition, the applicant’s Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) contains no documents or orders that give any indication that he was selected and recommended for promotion to the pay grade of E-8 by a properly constituted local or Department of the Army (DA) promotion selection board; or that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081751C070215
The Board notes the applicant’s claim of entitlement to the PH, CIB, and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. Therefore, the Board finds no basis for awarding him the CIB at this time. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by awarding the individual concerned the Army Good Conduct Medal, for his qualifying period of honorable active duty service from 1 June 1965 through 31 May 1968; by showing that his RVN service entitles him to the Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081757C070215
There are no orders in the applicant’s service personnel records which show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. There are no orders available to the Board which authorize award of the Purple Heart to the applicant. However, evidence of record shows the applicant participated in three campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081765C070215
In effect, the applicant requests that her records be corrected to show that she was on continuous active duty from 23 January 2002 until the present, that the orders placing her on active duty for 179 days with an ending date of 23 January 2002 be amended accordingly, that she receive all due pay and allowances from that date, and that she receive a medical evaluation. In a document dated 21 October 2001 the applicant provided a summary of events since her accident, citing her problems...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081776C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT STATES : In effect, the allegations made against her at Fort Sam Houston are unsubstantiated and false. When the applicant has established that she has been harmed, the Board first looks at whether it can rectify the injustice by correcting the records related to the outcome of the titling, instead of reversing the titling decision.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081777C070215
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, as the son of a deceased former service member (FSM), that his father's military records be corrected to show that he earned a battlefield promotion as a second lieutenant. In support of his application, he submits a letter of explanation, dated 18 October 2002; a letter, dated 23 January 2001, from the Army Board for Correction of Military Records; a Report of Death, dated 11 April 1945; a letter, dated 11 April 1945, from the Commanding Officer of the 466th...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081790C070215
At the time of his discharge, his report of separation (DD Form 214) indicated that he would receive separation pay in the amount of $15,563.10; however, he never received the separation pay and has since been informed that his separation code of "JCP" is incorrect and thus prevents him from receiving separation pay. It provides, in pertinent part, that one-half separation pay is authorized for soldiers who are not fully qualified for retention, are denied reenlistment and separate on the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081801C070215
The evidence of record contains no indication that the applicant was ever recommended for or awarded the BSM. During its review of this case, the Board discovered that the applicant is entitled to awards that were not included in either his record or his separation document. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by awarding the individual concerned the Army Good Conduct Medal, for his honorable period of qualifying service from 25 November 1969...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081806C070215
In his request, he stated at the time of his enlistment, his recruiter stated he would arrange for the shipment of the applicant’s household goods. Army Regulation 600-4 provides instructions for submitting and processing applications for remission or cancellation of indebtedness to the United States Army. In view of the facts of this case, the Board finds sufficient evidence to show that the late notification of the debt incurred by the applicant resulted in there being insufficient time...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081807C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his records be corrected to show that he was retired by reason of physical disability. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081809C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. An award of a DVA rating does not establish entitlement to medical retirement or separation from the Army. The Army must find that a service member is physically unfit to reasonably perform his or her duties and assign an appropriate disability rating before he or she can be medically retired or separated.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081818C070215
APPLICANT STATES : That the Unit Vacancy promotion board’s effective date was 30 April 2002. He was promoted to lieutenant colonel effective that date with a same date of rank. The applicant was
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081826C070215
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: It did not contain the applicant’s name.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081828C070215
The applicant requests that the Career Status Bonus (CSB) Election (DD Form 2839) be removed from her Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). On 11 December 2001 the applicant completed the CSB Election, indicating that she was eligible and elected to receive the CSB. At the time of the applicant's election, she was not eligible for the CSB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081831C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. High-3 Year Average applies to members who first entered Service after September 8, 1980, but before August 1, 1986. In the processing of this case, an advisory opinion was obtained from the Officer Retirements and Separations Section, US Total Army Personnel Command (PERSCOM) which states that the enlistment dates on the DD Forms 4 of the applicant's fellow ROTC...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081835C070215
The applicant requests, in effect, that the undesirable discharge given her son, a former service member (FSM), be upgraded to honorable. The FSM's military records show the FSM enlisted in the Army for 3 years on 2 April 1974 and was processed at the Armed Forces Entrance Examination Station, Jackson, Mississippi. That all Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected to show that the individual concerned was discharged from the service with his service characterized as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081836C070215
The applicant and counsel if any, did not appear before the Board. 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 applicant the Purple Heart for wounds sustained as a result of hostile action in July 1953 while serving in Korea.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081845C070215
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) prescribes Army policy, criteria, and administrative instructions concerning individual military awards. Lacking any derogatory information on file in the applicant’s record or a specific disqualifying action from any of his active duty unit commanders, the Board concludes the applicant served a qualifying period of honorable service that entitles him to receive the first award of the AGCM. That all of the Department of the Army records related to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081847C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The applicant was AWOL from his unit from 9-10 December 1974. Carl W. S. Chun Director, Army Board for Correction of Military RecordsINDEXCASE IDAR2002081847SUFFIXRECONDATE BOARDED20030722TYPE OF DISCHARGE(UOTHC)DATE OF DISCHARGE19770328DISCHARGE AUTHORITYAR635-200, Chap 10 DISCHARGE REASONA71.00BOARD DECISION(DENY)REVIEW AUTHORITYISSUES 1.144.71002.3.4.5.6.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081860C070215
There is no evidence in the available records which shows the applicant received combat infantry pay during World War II while assigned in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations. Therefore, his military records should be corrected to show these medals. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to correction of his military records to show this unit citation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081868C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: Correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart. He states he sustained shrapnel wounds and was transported to a field hospital where he was given the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081874C070215
He states that if he were physically able at the time of his disability processing, he would have submitted a request for a change to his retired rank and pay grade. The evidence or record shows that the applicant was selected for promotion to SFC/E-7 by a properly constituted Department of the Army promotion selection board prior to his disability processing. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing the rank and pay grade of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081877C070215
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, though somewhat incomplete, show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081908C070215
Specific requirements state, in effect, that an Army enlisted soldier must have an infantry or special forces specialty, satisfactorily performed duty while assigned or attached as a member of an infantry, ranger or special forces unit of brigade, regimental, or smaller size during any period such unit was engaged in active ground combat. The Board considered the applicant's contention that he served in the Persian Gulf from 19 January 1991 through 12 May 1991 with the 1st Infantry Division...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081923C070215
Item 32a, Specific Option/Program Enlisted For (Completed by Guidance Counselor, MEPS Liaison NCO, etc., as specified by sponsoring service) of the applicant's DD Form 1966/3 shows that, among other programs, she also enlisted for the Student Loan Repayment Program. She placed her initials by the block, "I understand that under the Army's Student Loan Repayment Program, the Army will not repay student loans in excess of $65,000 regardless of the amount of my student loans. The applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081927C070215
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 | 2002081929C070215
The evidence also shows that in December 1986, some two years after the applicant and FSM were divorced, the FSM had the opportunity to make a RCSBP coverage election, and he chose not to do so. Thus, the Board finds insufficient evidence to show that his decision not to provide RCSBP coverage for the applicant in 1986 was the result of a mental impairment. Thus, the Board does not find the 24 June 2002 court order is a binding QDRO in regard to RCSBP annuities, and as a result it finds no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081935C070215
On 30 October 2002, in an unanimous opinion, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request to change her character of service on her DD Form 214, stating that such a discharge would have been recommended by an Enlistment Physical Standards Board (EPSB), which would have revealed that she had a medical discharge disqualifying her for enlistment, that competent medical authority would have approved the findings of that board, and that the applicant would have agreed to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081948C070215
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) to show award of the Good Conduct Medal, the American Campaign Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Honorable Service Lapel Button. The applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55, which was authenticated in his own hand, does not show the Good Conduct Medal or the American Campaign Medal as authorized awards. The Board noted the applicant's request to show the Good Conduct Medal on his discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081953C070215
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 | 2002081955C070215
The applicant's DD Form 214 does not show this award because it was authorized after he had been separated. The available Army medical evidence supports that the applicant was wounded on 8 June 1968 while serving in Vietnam. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by issuing the individual concerned a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) to show he is authorized award of the PH, three BSS's for wear on his VSM, two OSB and the Vietnam Gallantry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081957C070215
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 | 2002081962C070215
Item 33 (Decorations and Citations) of the applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 does not show award of the Purple Heart. The Board reviewed the statements submitted by the applicant and found the statement from the F Battery Executive Officer provided evidence that the applicant was wounded on the morning of 30 April 1943 near hill 609. After careful review of all the evidence, the Board determined that the statement by the F Battery Executive Officer combined with the Record of Events for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081963C070215
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. Due to the time that passed between the date of injury (26 March 1973) and the beginning date of AWOL (3 July 1973), it is evident that the AWOL did not occur immediately following the injury.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081965C070215
Although the Board does find sufficient evidence to support establishing the applicant’s promotion effective date to 19 June 2002, the date the President approved the list, it does not find an evidentiary basis to support the applicant’s request to change his promotion date to 27 August 2001, the date he assumed an 0-4 position. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant was selected for promotion by the FY02 MAJ/0-4 RC PSB, and that this promotion list was approved by the President...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081967C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That her student loans be paid under the terms of her Health Professional Loan Repayment (HPLR) addendum. APPLICANT STATES : She reviewed documentation at the time of her commissioning which indicated that she was eligible for the HPLR program.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081970C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On the latter date, the medical officer stated that the applicant had no weight loss, and no medical reason for his overweight condition. SPD code “JBK” identifies an enlisted soldier discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 2, for completion of required active service, who is ineligible for, barred from, or otherwise denied reenlistment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081975C070215
The applicant requests that his military records be corrected to show award of the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, the Army of Occupation Medal, the Combat Medical Badge, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and all other awards and decorations to which he is entitled. Item 31 (Military Qualification and Date) of the applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation, Honorable Discharge) does not show award of the Combat Medical Badge. Item 33...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081978C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. His punishment consisted of correctional custody for a period of 15 days. The applicant’s complete discharge packet is not contained in his records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081981C070215
He states he continued to smoke marijuana and 6 months later he joined the Navy. The specific facts concerning the applicant’s separation from the Army are not in the record; however, his DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 15 January 1974 under the provisions of chapter 10, paragraph 10-1, Army Regulation 635-200 for the good of the service. DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081984C070215
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 Board notes the applicant’s contention that he was suffering from depression due to a relationship break-up at the time of his separation, and it carefully considered the information contained in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081986C070215
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: Carl W. S. Chun Director, Army Board for Correction of Military RecordsINDEXCASE IDAR2002081986SUFFIXRECONYYYYMMDDDATE BOARDED2003/05/29TYPE OF DISCHARGE(UD)DATE OF DISCHARGE1966/12/08DISCHARGE AUTHORITYAR635-212DISCHARGE REASONUNFITBOARD DECISIONDENYREVIEW AUTHORITYISSUES 1.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081987C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The Board notes that the applicant was twice given a psychiatric examination by competent military medical authorities trained as psychiatrists. It appears to the Board that the evidence of record and evidence provided by the applicant show that most of his medical problems existed prior to his entry in the service (back pain as a result of falling out of a tree and/or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002081991C070215
It includes the same information as MILPER Message Number 99-068 and included a notification paragraph which informed the eligible officers that a Selective Continuation (SELCON) Board might be conducted to allow captains not selected for promotion to remain on active duty. Records show the applicant declined selective continuation and was separated from active duty on 1 March 2000. The Board noted that the law was amended in October 2000 which authorized OTRA officers who declined...