ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082411C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That he be given incapacitation pay for the period 9 October 1992 to 18 March 1996. APPLICANT STATES : That he is entitled to incapacitation pay from the date of the inception of his disabling mental condition while he was on active duty in 1990, to the date he was placed on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082416C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS : That his discharge for his last period of service 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082418C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He enlisted on 13 June 1979 for a period of 4 years and training as a finance specialist. The facts and circumstances surrounding his administrative discharge are not present in the available records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082430C070215
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. On 29 May 1983, the separation authority approved the applicant’s request for discharge and directed that he be discharged for the good of the service under other than honorable conditions and furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. Additionally, the Board noted that it was the applicant that requested a discharge to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082445C070215
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 | 2002082450C070215
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. His reporting date to Fort Lewis was established as 21 July 1971. The applicant has not presented and the records do not contain sufficient justification to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082471C070215
On 15 January 1992, the applicant's commander officially notified him that he was being recommended for discharge with a GD under the provisions of chapter 14, Army Regulation 635-200 for a pattern of misconduct. Army policy states that a under other than honorable conditions discharge is normally considered appropriate, but a GD under honorable conditions or an HD may be granted. Carl W. S. Chun Director, Army Board for Correction of Military RecordsINDEXCASE IDAR2002082471SUFFIXRECONDATE...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082489C070215
He was awarded the PH for his wounds by General Orders Number 150 dated 14 June 1968, published by Headquarters, 2 nd Surgical Hospital. While the addition of this award is administrative, the Board opts to include the PH in its recommendation to insure that it is promptly added to the applicant’s separation document. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by adding to the separation document of the individual concerned his PH, the Republic of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082492C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The imposing officer directed that the record of nonjudicial punishment (DA Form 2627) be filed on the restricted fiche of his OMPF. He was on active duty on the date he submitted his application to the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082497C070215
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That the Army pay him the interest accrued due to late payment of his student loan. 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(s), it is concluded: The evidence of record shows the applicant enlisted for the LRP incentive.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082500C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT STATES : That, according to the Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Special Pay Branch, a window opened in fiscal year 1999 (FY99) to allow physicians to enter into such agreements and not incur an additional active duty obligation (ADO). DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082502C070215
The OSRB reviewed an 18 October 1999, supporting statement provided by the Company Aviation Safety Officer. c. Upon reviewing the evidence, the Board determined that the ratings on the contested report were the objective judgment of the rating officials at the time of preparation of the contested report. The Board noted that the SR stated he was a new SR and that the contested report was only the second report that the he had prepared.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082504C070215
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 Board considered the following evidence: The applicant requests that the orders awarding him the parachutist badge be removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082509C070215
There is no evidence in the applicant's service personnel records that he was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. 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. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082510C070215
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: The U. S. Army Cadet Command stated that the applicant's ROTC debt totals $9,526.20 and that he agreed to pay the debt in lieu of being ordered to active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082511C070215
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 | 2002082513C070215
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 a more favorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082515C070215
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 commends the applicant for his post-service accomplishments; however, without having the benefit of viewing the applicant's service records, they are not sufficiently mitigating to warrant an upgrade...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082516C070215
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 applicant requests that he be awarded the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) based on his award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). Since the applicant was properly awarded the CIB, he is also entitled to the BSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082517C070215
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant’s DD Form 214 shows that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. Evidence of record shows that the applicant received the Vietnam Service Medal and participated in 3 campaigns. Therefore he is entitled to correction of his records to show this service bar.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082519C070215
The record of trial was forwarded to The Judge Advocate General of the Army for review by a Court of Military Review. On 16 June 1986, the United States Court of Military Appeals denied the applicant's petition for grant of review. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant was adjudged guilty by court-martial and that the convening authority approved the sentence.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082523C070215
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), item 27 (Reentry Code) be changed to allow his reentry into military service. Although documents associated with his separation action were not in records available to the Board, item 26 (Separation Code) on his DD Form 214 is “MDB,” and item 27 (Reentry Code) is recorded as “3.” Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082524C070215
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that her records be corrected to show that she completed 20 qualifying years of service for retired pay. 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: As such, the Board must conclude that the applicant choose not to reenlist, rather than was denied reenlistment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082529C070215
The applicant requests that he be awarded the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star Medal (BSM), the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and the Air Medal (AM) with "V" Device. It also shows that he participated in three campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam and is entitled to be awarded three bronze service stars for wear on his already awarded VSM. The applicant has failed to show through the evidence submitted with his application that he was wounded/injured as a result of enemy action, that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082552C070215
In an undated statement, the applicant’s commander stated that when he asked the applicant why he disobeyed an order, the applicant stated that he was to be reassigned out of the unit at any time, so it wasn’t his responsibility to pick up weapons anymore. On 27 July 1987, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant’s request to upgrade his general discharge. Chapter 10 of that regulation provides, in pertinent part, that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082557C070215
Therefore, in the absence of his enlistment record or any evidence to show the applicant enlisted at Fort Hayes in Columbus, Ohio, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request to change item 25 (Place of Entry into Service) on his WD AGO Form 53-55. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to the POW Medal and correction of his military records to show this medal. c. by adding the entries, "Prisoner of War Medal" and "Bronze Star Medal based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge"...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082558C070215
There is no evidence in the available records that the applicant was recommended for or awarded the Bronze Star Medal. However, evidence of record shows the applicant participated in four campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which are not correctly shown by award of four bronze service stars for wear on his Vietnam Service Medal. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned was awarded the Vietnam Campaign...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082559C070215
The applicant's DD Form 214 does not show his dates of service in Korea. 9. Review of the applicant's records and Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) does not reveal entitlement to any additional awards. The Board considered the applicant's request that his dates of service in Korea from 1960 to 1961 be shown on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082561C070215
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. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards), currently in effect, sets forth requirements for award of the basic Parachutist Badge. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned was awarded the Parachutist Badge and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082563C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. There were no medical records provided by the applicant, or available to 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082566C070215
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that his honorable discharge from the United States Army Reserve (USAR) be rescinded, and that he be promoted to captain (CPT), effective 18 January 2002. The Board notes the applicant’s contention that the AER issued based on his attendance at the MIOBC is null and void because it was not submitted within the 60 days allowed by the governing regulation; and as a result, his honorable discharge from the USAR should be rescinded, and he should be promoted to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082567C070215
The Board notes the applicant’s contentions; however, the evidence of record shows that the applicant executed her appointment into the Reserve on 2 October 1986, upon completion of her Oath of Office and not on 9 September 1986, the date of her appointment memorandum. The requirement for a BA degree in nursing is a long-standing requirement for a Reserve Army Nurse officer appointment on or after 1 October 1986 and for promotion to major. The Board also notes that given the applicant was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082568C070215
APPLICANT STATES : That he never received his promotion to CW2 and was informed that it was due to his excess status and/or units failure to submit the appropriate documentation. He now requests that this Board consider his service, the recorded reason to deny his promotion, and grant his request. The evidence contained in the applicant's records show that proper documentation was submitted and complied with.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082572C070215
It provides, in pertinent part, that effective 1 October 1993, soldiers whose sequence numbers are reached for promotion to the pay grade of E-7 and have not completed or attended ANCOC are promoted conditional upon their completion of ANCOC (provided they are not a previous ANCOC failure). The applicant was originally conditionally promoted to the pay grade of E-7 in 1995 and after failing the ANCOC (academically), he was reduced back to the pay grade of E-6 on 3 December 1996. Although...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082573C070215
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 available records show that the applicant was discharged under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, for the good of the service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082574C070215
The Board considered the following evidence: Presidential Proclamation 4313, issued on 16 September 1974, provided for the issuance of a clemency discharge to certain former soldiers who voluntarily entered into and completed an alternate restitution program specifically designed for former soldiers who received a less than honorable discharge for AWOL related incidents between August 1964 and March 1973. DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082576C070215
The commanding officer stated that the applicant indicated a desire to be separated from the Army at the earliest opportunity and that he was in the process of being discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9, based on alcohol or other drug abuse. Although the applicant's commander directed that he be furnished a General Discharge Certificate, his recommendation for discharge was motivated by the applicant’s conduct related to alcohol or drug abuse. However, he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082577C070215
APPLICANT STATES : On his DA Form 1559-R (Inspector General Action Request), dated 25 August 2001, that he did not accrue 9 unexcused absences prior to being transferred to the IRR as an unsatisfactory participant. By endorsement dated 13 August 1998, the applicant informed the Commander, HHC, 7th ARCOM that Army Regulation 135-91 allowed for excused absences when circumstances beyond the soldier's control caused the absence. Army Regulation 135-91 states that general officer commanders...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082586C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He was awarded the PH, but it wasn’t included on his separation document. DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record and applicable law and regulations, it is concluded:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082587C070215
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 applicant’s military records were not available to the Board for review. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by awarding the individual concerned the Purple Heart for wounds he received in action on 24 September 1952, while serving as a private first class in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082591C070215
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: EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082594C070215
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 | 2002082608C070215
In support of his application, he submits two DA Forms 1574 (Record of Proceedings by Investigating Officer/Board of Officers), separation orders, and several memorandums. Pursuant to Army Regulation 15-6, paragraph 2-3, the command was required to conduct a legal review of the investigation prior to initiation of action, which was not done in the applicant's case. He stated that according to the findings and recommendations of a board of officers which convened on 18 November 1998, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082625C070215
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. Her narrative reason for separation and her RE code are correct as currently reflected in her records and her RE code is not waivable.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082632C070215
APPLICANT REQUESTS: Correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 91S/93S, Combat Medic, as his primary MOS; discharge in grade E-5, rather than E-4; awards of the Silver Star, the Bronze Star Medal, the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Expert Infantryman Badge, the Combat Medical Badge, the Expert Field Medical Badge, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Prisoner of War Medal, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082637C070215
The applicant states that there is an erroneous order on his OMPF for the Good Conduct Medal (GCM), as well as duplicates of the revocation orders for that award. He requests that the erroneous orders for the Good Conduct Medal as well as the associated duplicate revocation orders be removed from his records. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by removing from the applicant’s OMFP Orders 344-0040, dated 10 December 1999, and duplicates of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082642C070215
The Board has carefully considered the PERSCOM’s advisory opinion in this case, and fully concurs with the PERSCOM’s assessment that no error was made in the applicant’s case and that there are no provisions to establish LRP eligibility after a soldier enlists. The circumstances in this case lead the Board to conclude that, since it is apparent that the applicant mistakenly thought that the LRP wouldn’t pay for loans to pay for graduate school and he was eligible for the LRP when he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082675C070215
The Board considered the following evidence: 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, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082679C070215
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show entitlement to award of the Army Commendation Medal with 1 st oak leaf cluster, the Good Conduct Medal (second award) and to show that he served two periods in Southwest Asia (SWA). The evidence of record clearly shows entitlement to the first award of the Army Commendation Medal, the Good Conduct Medal (2d Award) for the period 25 September 1987 to 24 September 1990 and completion of two separate periods of service in SWA from 4...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082680C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He submits no medical evidence in support of his request. Although the Board does note that the applicant provided a statement from the individual who claims to have treated the applicant for his combat incurred wound, there is no evidence from any official source and no medical evidence which confirms that the applicant was wounded.