ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067761C070402
The applicant’s military records show he participated in the SMP as a member of the Middle Tennessee State University ROTC and the ARNG from 14 October 1985 until his commissioning on 8 May 1987. On 14 October 1985, the applicant enlisted in the Tennessee ARNG. Public Law (PL) 104-201, Section 507, dated 23 September 1996, amended the provisions of the law to provide service credit to officers commissioned from the ROTC Advanced Course program who also participated in the SMP, retroactive...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067762C070402
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 states that the fifth digit of his Service Number should be “3” instead of “2”. However, records show that the applicant was furnished a Certification of Military Service on 26 November 2001.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067764C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 11 February 1972, the applicant was discharged with an honorable discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 for unsuitability. Although the only evidence is the applicant’s own statement, the Board acknowledges that she may have requested discharge due to family problems and an unsuitability discharge was the only remedy her command could offer her.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067767C070402
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: Army Regulation 135-155 (Promotion of Commissioned Officers and Warrant Officers other than General Officers) states, in pertinent part, that education requirements for promotion eligibility for MAJ are a bachelor degree and completion of an officer advanced course prior to the convening date of the promotion board. It does appear that the records reviewed by the promotion board did not correctly show this information.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067769C070402
Army Regulation (AR) 600-8-22 (Military Awards) sets forth Department of the Army criteria, policy and instructions concerning individual military awards, the Good Conduct Medal, service medals and service ribbons, combat and special skill badges and tabs, unit decorations, and trophies and similar devices awarded in recognition of accomplishments. The applicant was wounded in Vietnam on 23 November 1967. During his first period of service in the AUS, the applicant qualified for award of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067770C070402
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. On 4 November 1982, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the applicant’s request to upgrade his discharge. The applicant has not presented and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067772C070402
I certify that hereinafter is recorded the record of consideration of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067774C070402
The applicant’s military records were not available to the Board for review. While the applicant’s assignment could not be verified using these records, they do confirm that there was no unit that was designated simply as the 562 nd Quartermaster Company, as indicated in the applicant’s separation document. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by amending Item 6 (Organization) of the WD AGO 53-55 of the individual concerned to read 562 nd...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067798C070402
The unit commander indicated that the reason for the separation action was that the applicant was absent without authorization from his duties at the MATES. The unit commander indicated that this was an act of misconduct and a violation of the Military Code of Puerto Rico and Puerto Rico ARNG Regulation 635-100. DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law and regulations, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067802C070402
The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge from the Puerto Rico Army National Guard (PRARNG) be revoked and that the record not show that he was absent without leave (AWOL) on 26-27 September, 3-4 October, and 10-12 October 1998. Paragraph 1-4 states that, "All involuntary administrative discharges require commanders to notify soldiers concerning intent to initiate discharge procedures. Insofar as records of the Puerto Rico Army National Guard are concerned, the ABCMR recommends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067809C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT STATES : That “A 19 year old kid made a mistake. On 28 May 1971, the applicant was discharged, in pay grade E-1, with an undesirable discharge, under the above-cited regulation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067813C070402
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. Two available sets of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067814C070402
Given the commander’s certification that the applicant was not briefed on 8 December 1996 when the unit was briefed on the RRMIIP, the Board is convinced that the applicant was not properly briefed on the RRMIIP. Accordingly, as an exception to policy, it would be in the interest of justice to enroll the applicant in the RRMIIP effective 8 December 1996 (the day the unit was briefed), when a proper briefing should have been conducted and was prior to the date he was ordered to active duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067815C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Carl W. S. Chun Director, Army Board for Correction of Military RecordsINDEXCASE IDAR2002067815SUFFIXRECONDATE BOARDED20020919TYPE OF DISCHARGE(UOTHC)DATE OF DISCHARGE19800711DISCHARGE AUTHORITYAR635-200, Chap 10 DISCHARGE REASONA60.00BOARD DECISION(DENY)REVIEW AUTHORITYISSUES...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067817C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The DA Form 4833 also clearly indicates that the action taken against the applicant was administrative in nature and the resultant action was an administrative discharge. The Board notes the request of the applicant that the CID drug use conviction be removed from his records and the guilty judicial finding entry contained in the DA Form 4833 be deleted and his records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067818C070402
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 show that he enlisted in the Regular Army on 9 December 1966. It states that the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal is awarded for service in Korea between 1 October 1966 and 30 June 1974.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067819C070402
Item 34 (Wounds Received In Action) of the applicant’s WD AGO Form 53-55, which was authenticated in his own hand, shows the entry “NONE.” There is no record that the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart and there are no medical records available. The evidence of record shows the applicant is entitled to the Bronze Star Medal based on award of the Combat Medical Badge. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case for the individual concerned be corrected by showing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067821C070402
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 | 2002067825C070402
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. For permanent award of the Aircraft Crew Member Badge, an individual must have performed in one of the duties specified above for not less than 12 months (not necessarily consecutive) or must have been school trained for a principal duty specified above. Evidence of record shows the applicant completed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067827C070402
There are no orders available to the Board which authorize award of the Purple Heart to the applicant. Upon review, the Board has determined that this evidence is sufficient as a basis to correct his military records to show award of the 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, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation and the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067828C070402
His DD Form 214 for the period ending 15 March 1969 shows he was awarded the CIB and the Parachutist Badge in addition to several service medals. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the CIB, the BSM with “V” device, the Parachutist Badge, and the AM. That the applicant’s DD Form 214 for the period ending 22 October 1970 be corrected:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067829C070402
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Purple Heart and the Combat Infantryman Badge. There are no orders in the applicant’s service personnel records which show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. The Board noted the applicant’s request for issuance of award of the Purple Heart for combat in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067832C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. This regulation specifies, in part, that to be eligible for retired pay an individual must have attained age 60, and completed a minimum of 20 years of qualifying service; and that subsequent to 1 July 1949, qualifying service is granted only for each year of service an individual earns 50 or more retirement points. The Board has noted his contentions; however, based on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067833C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 28 October 1989, the Army Discharge Review Board denied his request for an upgrade of his discharge. 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 | 2002067835C070402
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 | 2002067836C070402
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-98 (Military Record and Report of Separation -- Certificate of Service) to show his correct dates of enlisted service. Records available to the Board show the applicant served in an enlisted status from 7 April 1942 through 2 July 1943. In the absence of any record which shows the applicant's enlisted service, the Board determined that it would be appropriate to amend his WD AGO Form 53-98 (Military Record and Report of Separation --...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067839C070402
By regulation, in order to support awarding a member the PH, it is necessary to establish that the wound, for which the award is being made, required treatment by a medical officer. Therefore, the Board concludes it would be appropriate to award him the PH at this time. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by awarding the individual concerned the Purple Heart for being wounded in action, while serving as a SGT/E-5 in the RVN, on 18 February 1970;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067841C070402
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show he was awarded the Purple Heart. The applicant’s military records show that he served in the Republic of Vietnam from 6 March 1971 to 6 February 1972. a. by showing the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds he received on 27 March 1971 while serving in the Republic of Vietnam, and
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067842C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He had served 1 year, 8 months and 28 days of total active service and had 97 days of lost time due to AWOL and confinement. A condition of submitting such a request is that the individual concerned must admit guilt to the charges against them or of a lesser included offense which authorizes the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge and they must indicate...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067843C070402
The applicant states, in effect, that on 8 August 1951, he was awarded the PH for wounds received in action during the Korean War and he is entitled to have this award added to his military records. Section 8 (Wounds Received Through Enemy Action) of the applicant’s Service Record (DD Form 230), which documents his record of service for the period 18 January 1951 through 17 October 1952, is blank. The Board notes the applicant’s contention that he was awarded the PH on 8 August 1951, for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067845C070402
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: His DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record) currently shows him as a 2 nd Lieutenant in the USAR. His DD Form 214, for the USMC does not show the award of the Combat Action Ribbon.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067846C070402
PROCEEDINGS BOARD DATE: 09 JULY 2002 DOCKET NUMBER: AR2002067846 The applicant states that he was wounded in action in Vietnam, evacuated to Japan, then to Valley Forge Army Hospital, and assigned to Fort Carson, Colorado until his discharge. 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, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067848C070402
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 prior decision does not mention a review of the service medical records that are currently associated with the applicant's file, therefore, the staff of the Board has determined that these records constitute new evidence requiring referral of this case for Board review. Administrative decisions have...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067874C070402
The applicant's DD Form 214 does not show two awards of the Bronze Star Medal, one award of the Air Medal, the Presidential Unit Citation, the Meritorious Unit Commendation, the Good Conduct Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze service stars, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation, or the Combat Infantryman Badge as authorized awards. There are no orders in the applicant’s...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067879C070402
This document shows, in pertinent part, that the National Personnel Records Center determined that applicant was entitled to the Good Conduct Medal, the Presidential Unit Emblem (currently known as the Presidential Unit Citation), the Joint Meritorious Unit Emblem (currently known as the Joint Meritorious Unit Award) and the Expert Infantryman Badge which are not shown on the applicant’s DD Form 214. For Vietnam service, one overseas service bar is authorized for each period of 6 months...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067881C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. They did identify a speech defect but he was granted a waiver. On 25 March 1986, the applicant was counseled on his remark “go to hell, drill sergeant.” He started to cry and stated, “I don’t know” when asked if he had any problems.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067886C070402
The applicant received three discharge reviews from the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB). Chapter 10 of that regulation provided, in pertinent part, that a member who committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment included a punitive discharge might 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 evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067887C070402
The Board considered the following evidence: APPLICANT STATES : In effect, that his discharge was improperly issued because the discharge authority did not consider his Army Achievement Medal in determining his character of service. Chapter 10 of the 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067888C070402
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 | 2002067890C070402
COUNSEL CONTENDS : In effect, that the absence or removal of documents from his appeal of the bar to reenlistment should be sufficient to grant the applicant’s request. The results of that evaluation are not present in the available records. After reviewing all of the evidence submitted by the applicant, as well as the evidence of record, the Board finds no merit to his contentions, nor any basis to reinstate him to active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067893C070402
The applicant states that he was not awarded the CIB for his service in Southwest Asia (SWA) during the Gulf War and desires it to be done at this time. It states, in pertinent part, that to be eligible for the CIB, an individual must be an infantryman with an infantry military occupational specialty (MOS) and must perform duty as an infantryman, as a member of an infantry unit of brigade or smaller size, during any period in which that unit was engaged in ground combat. In view of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067897C070402
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 show that he enlisted in the Regular Army on 9 January 2002 for training in the Warrant Officer Flight Training Program. The evidence of record and the staff advisory opinion confirm that the applicant met the requirements for enlistment in the grade of E-5.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067898C070402
The applicant requests that the orders revoking his award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) 3d award be removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). Permanent Orders (PO) 021-04, Detachment C, 38 th Personnel Services Battalion dated 21 January 1998 awarded the applicant the AGCM 3d award for the period 13 September 1994 through 12 September 1997. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by revoking PO 070-02, Detachment C, 38 th...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067901C070402
The applicant requests that her records be corrected by reinstating her original date of rank of 1 January 2000 to staff sergeant, with differential pay between E-5 and E-6 for the period beginning 12 October 2000 to the present. The applicant’s military records show that the applicant was conditionally promoted to staff sergeant on 1 January 2000, contingent on successful completion of BNCOC. The applicant was promoted to the pay grade of E-6, with a date of rank and effective date of 18...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067902C070402
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That her records be corrected to show that she was eligible for the Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP). While it is unfortunate she was led to believe she qualified for the SLRP, to grant the applicant’s request would be giving her a benefit not available to other reservists with non-qualifying MOS’s who were properly not given a SLRP addendum...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067903C070402
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records Exhibit B - Military Personnel Records (including advisory opinion, if any) APPLICANT REQUESTS : That her award of the Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB) be changed to the Expert Field Medical Badge (EFMB) on her enlisted DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). APPLICANT STATES : That she was never awarded the EIB but was awarded the EFMB. The opinion further...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067904C070402
The Board considered the following evidence: However, there is no evidence in the available records to show that the applicant was wounded or injured in action by enemy forces. The applicant has failed to submit evidence that would satisfy this requirement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067905C070402
The applicant requests in effect, correction of appropriate military records to show a reentry eligibility (RE) code which would allow reenlistment. The applicant signed the DA Form 4126-R (Bar to Reenlistment Certificate), which stated that he was counseled on the implications of the action and his right to appeal. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067906C070402
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 10 March 1981, his commander advised him that he was initiating action to discharge him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, based on his pattern of misconduct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067907C070402
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...