ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082256C070215
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. Since the applicant has not submitted any specific matters which the Board could consider in determining whether his discharge should be upgraded based on equity , there is no basis for granting his request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082258C070215
The applicant requests that her DA Form 5536-R, Health Professionals Loans Repayment (HPLR), be corrected to add her area of concentration (AOC), 66H8A. The reason for the return was that no AOC was entered on her DA Form 5536-R. The applicant’s DA Form 2-1, Personnel Qualification Statement, shows that the applicant’s duty AOC has been 66H00 throughout her career.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082261C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. There is no evidence that the applicant was ever awarded the PH, nor is there any evidence that he was wounded. As such, there is insufficient evidence in which to grant the applicant’s request for a PH.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082270C070215
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. On 9 May 1991, the commander submitted his recommendation to separate the applicant under the provisions of AR 635-200, chapter 14, due to his civil court conviction.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082271C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He enlisted under the Loan Repayment Program (LRP) and reduced his education debt. The Loan Repayment Program is a Department of the Army enlistment option authorized by Public Law 99-145.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082273C070215
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) to show his organization as the 795th Antiaircraft Artillery Battery (correctly known as the 795th Antiaircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion) instead of Battery B of the 357th Searchlight Battalion. Based on the foregoing, the Board concluded that the current entry in item 6 (Organization) on the applicant’s WD AGO Form 53-55 listed the unit from which the applicant was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082274C070215
In support of her claim for award of the Purple Heart, the applicant provided two newspaper articles which state that the FSM was wounded in action on 2 November in Germany. Therefore, the FSM's military records should be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart for wounds sustained on 2 November 1944 in the European Theater of Operations. Therefore, the FSM is entitled to correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 to show award of the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082281C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT STATES : That the HHG weight allowance for a career enlisted soldier serving in the rank of sergeant major (SGM) is unjustly low when compared to that of a junior grade officer. In June 2002, the applicant submitted a request to have his debt remitted or cancelled.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082283C070215
The applicant’s military records show that he enlisted in the Army Reserve delayed entry program for 8 years on 22 August 1996. His 22 August 1996 DD Form 4/1, 4/2, and 4/3 (enlistment documents); and report of medical examination, show the spelling of his middle name as "Joesph," as does his DD Form 1966/1, Record of Military Processing. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the applicant's middle name is Joseph.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082285C070215
The applicant states, in effect, that his enlistment contract erroneously shows that he enlisted in the Army for 4 years. He is undoubtedly entitled to the cash enlistment bonus and his records should be corrected accordingly. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by amending the enlistment contract (DD Form 4/3) of the individual concerned to show that he enlisted in the Regular Army for 5 years and 00 weeks instead of 4 years and 00 weeks as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082294C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. In Section B of this form, it was indicated that the applicant served on active duty from 19 January to 18 July 1956. While the applicant may have completed his formal school training and performed duties as an assistant platoon leader, he was still in an initial active duty for training status while he was so employed.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082296C070215
The Board notes that the applicant is eligible for award of the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, the American Campaign Medal and the World War II Victory Medal which are not shown on his WD AGO Form 53-55. 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. 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 | 2002082300C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That the reason and authority for his discharge be corrected from Dependency to Hardship. In support of his request, he submits a letter from the DVA dated 9 October 2002, which informed the applicant that DVA medical benefits are limited to those soldiers who served 24 months of active duty unless discharged for hardship or disability.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082304C070215
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected by showing he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). The applicant’s military records show that he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 25 October 1967. The applicant served in Vietnam in an Infantry MOS (11F) and participated in action with the enemy for which he received an Army Commendation Medal, and is entitled to award of the Combat...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082308C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The applicant was discharged on 22 December 1962. The applicant has not presented and the records do not contain sufficient justification to conclude that it would be in the interest of justice to grant the relief requested or to excuse the failure to file within the time prescribed by law.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082313C070215
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 evidence of record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082316C070215
On 5 June 1997, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant’s request for an upgrade of his discharge. 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. DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082317C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On the same date, he was ordered to active duty for training with a reporting date of 4 October 1982. On 5 August 1998, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant’s request for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082320C070215
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 applied to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082322C070215
The PDA concluded that the applicant should have had a fitness for duty PEB before he was medically separated from the ARNGUS and a PEB held in 1998 would have most likely found the applicant unfit for duty because of this back pain and rated at 20 percent, under VASRD Code 5293, and separated with severance pay. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082324C070215
The applicant requests that his discharge from the US Army Reserve (USAR) Control Group, Individual Ready Reserve (IRR), be corrected to transfer to the Retired Reserve. 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. 14-R, Volume 7A, Chapter 35 “Separation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082330C070215
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show the Joint Service Achievement Medal and the Southwest Asia Service Medal. DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge) alone should not be the sole basis for recording a decoration. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing the individual concerned was awarded the Southwest Asia Service Medal with two bronze service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082331C070215
He had served 2 years of total active service and his DD Form 214 indicates that he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. The regulation outlines the criteria for award of the Good Conduct Medal (GCMDL) and provides, in pertinent part, that the GCMDL is awarded for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity in active Federal military service. RECOMMENDATION : That all of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082334C070215
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. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That the record of proceedings of nonjudicial punishment (NJP) imposed under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), be removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) indicates he had 4 years and 5 months of active service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082338C070215
However, the Board also notes that it appears these instances of AWOL occurred after the allotment problem to his family started. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations and, considering the length of the applicant's AWOL, a punitive discharge would have appropriately characterized the misconduct for which he was convicted. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the applicant was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082348C070215
The applicant's DD Form 1966/3 (Record of Military Processing -- Armed Forces of the United States) indicated that he enlisted as an unverified student loan applicant and did not have a student loan that was not in default so the loan repayment was eliminated from his contract. DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law and regulations, and advisory opinion, it is concluded: One of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082349C070215
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 | 2002082350C070215
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 further stated that his overall record of service should be considered and asserted that his discharge alone was sufficient punishment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082351C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 11 March 2002, her commander requested that the applicant as a Individual Mobilization Augmentee (IMA) officer called to active duty be granted an education waiver for the CGSC by the selection board scheduled for September 2002. The requirement for completion of 50% of the CGSC is a long-standing requirement for promotion to lieutenant colonel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082357C070215
There is no evidence in the applicant’s service personnel records which shows that he was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. There is no evidence of record, and the applicant has provided no evidence, which shows that he 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082358C070215
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) dated 4 June 1971, to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and award of a second Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) with “V” Device. The applicant states in effect, that he is entitled to award of the CIB, since he served in a combat unit from approximately June 1970 until January 1971. The orders for his Bronze Star Medal with “V” Device identify him as a member of D Troop, 1st Squadron, 9th...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082362C070215
In accordance with Army Regulation 15-185, the application and the available military records pertinent to the corrective action requested were reviewed to determine whether the application was filed within the time established by statute, and if not, whether it would be in the interest of justice to waive the failure to timely file. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082363C070215
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 | 2002082364C070215
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. Evidence of record shows the applicant was wounded in action in Korea on 3 September 1950 and 7 February 1951. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned was awarded the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082368C070215
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 which shows the applicant was awarded or qualified "expert" with the Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Carbine Bar. Based on the foregoing, the Board determined that there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Carbine Bar in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082370C070215
In accordance with Army Regulation 15-185, the application and the available military records pertinent to the corrective action requested were reviewed to determine whether the application was filed within the time established by statute, and if not, whether it would be in the interest of justice to waive the failure to timely file. The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He states he was discharged instead.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082371C070215
On 29 August 2002, the applicant’s unit commander completed a memorandum in which he recommended that the applicant’s request for a waiver of her debt be approved. He further stated that since March 1998, the applicant had consistently qualified for the language proficiency pay in question, and her last test scores indicated that she had not lost any language proficiency from previously documented test scores. However, the record also confirms that her request for the remission or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082376C070215
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: Award...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082382C070215
APPLICANT REQUESTS : That his records be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart Medal. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides that the Vietnam Service Medal is authorized for all members of the armed forces who served in Vietnam or its contiguous waters or airspace during the period 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082384C070215
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: The DD Form 214 with an effective date of 17 July 1969 covers the applicant's service in Vietnam. The Board noted there is no evidence of record which shows that he was awarded the Purple Heart or that he was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082385C070215
I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The available records do not show that the applicant was awarded the Good Conduct Medal (GCMDL). That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that his authorized awards include the Purple Heart, the Good Conduct Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082390C070215
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 new evidence and argument submitted by the applicant in support of his request for award of the CIB is inconclusive.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082391C070215
The applicant's DD Form 214 does not show service in Bosnia. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the NATO Medal. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Army Achievement Medal for meritorious service in Bosnia in support of Operation Joint Guard from 15 March 1997 to 15 September 1997.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082394C070215
The Board considered the applicant's contention that he served in Luzon and Leyte. Therefore, his records will be corrected to show this unit award. That so much of the application as it relates to correction of his records to show the Leyte campaign be denied.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082395C070215
The applicant requests correction of his records to show all the training he completed during the period 27 December 1968 through 26 January 1971. He also requests correction of his records to show the Purple Heart, the Air Medal with Numeral "31", the Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze service stars, the Valorous Unit Award, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation, the Parachutist...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082397C070215
The applicant requests that his report of separation (DD Form 214) dated 6 September 1981 be corrected to reflect his correct Social Security Account Number (SSAN). The applicant states that at the time he enlisted he did not have to show a Social Security Card and that he used a payroll stub to write down what he thought at the time was his SSAN. At the time of his REFRAD, his DD Form 214 indicates his SSAN was 4--0--4011.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082401C070215
The applicant requests that her enlistment contract be corrected to show that she enlisted in the Army Reserve for 2 years. To date, the applicant has not provided this Board with a concurrence or non-concurrence with the advisory opinion. ________ ________ ________ GRANT AS STATED IN RECOMMENDATION
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082406C070215
Paragraph 1-3 states, in pertinent part, that orders discharging a soldier would not be revoked or the effective date changed after the effective date of discharge unless there was evidence of manifest error or fraud. Inasmuch as the applicant meets eligibility requirements for assignment to the Retired Reserve, it would be equitable and just to correct his military records by revoking his discharge of 27 September 1991 from the Reserve of the Army and assigning him to the USAR Control...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082407C070215
He goes on to state that he was informed by officials at the Total Army Reserve Personnel Command (ARPERSCOM) that his status had not been properly recorded and he desires to be placed in the Retired Reserve effective 15 April 1997, with entitlement to all benefits that he would accrue from that date. On 15 April 1997, he was honorably discharged from the California Army National Guard and his report of separation (NGB Form 22) shows that he was transferred to the Retired Reserve. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082409C070215
The date of award of this MOS is not of record.] A “Officer’s Commission” Certificate which states “…. Other than questionable documents submitted by the applicant, there is no documentation that the applicant was ever commissioned or served as a commissioned officer in either the Regular Army, the Reserve, or the National Guard.