ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082694C070215
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 evidence confirms that the gross amount of severance pay the applicant received in connection with his disability separation was $46,821.60, and not the $60,480.00 now entered in Item 18 (Remarks) of his 24 September 1996 DD Form 214. Therefore, the Board concludes that it would be appropriate to correct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082701C070215
The Board considered the following evidence: APPLICANT STATES : That he received a general discharge which states that he is “eligible for all benefits ex(c)ept livestock.” EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show that: 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082703C070215
On 7 December 1998, the applicant's commander initiated action to separate the applicant for involuntary separation due to parenthood under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 5-8. The applicant’s DD Form 214 indicates in block 15a that she did not contribute to the Post-Vietnam ERA Veteran’s Educational Assistance Program. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant was honorably discharged on 6 January 1999, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082706C070215
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. His DD Form 214 lists his authorized awards as the Bronze Star Medal, the Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal, The National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Campaign Medal with "1960-" device, the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Parachutist Badge. That all of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082707C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT STATES : That at the time of his discharge, he had 19½ years of service and he believes he is entitled to a 15-year retirement. He was honorably discharged on 17 March 1988 to accept a United States Army Reserve (USAR) appointment as a warrant officer one (WO1) with a concurrent call to active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082708C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. In the processing of this case, the staff of the Board contacted the Total Army Personnel Command (PERSCOM) to determine why a portion of the applicant’s student loans weren’t paid. The PERSCOM stated that it paid all of the loans that were submitted for payment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082712C070215
There are no orders in the applicant's service personnel records that show he was awarded the Purple Heart. However, evidence of record shows the applicant participated in five campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which are not correctly shown by award of the silver service star for wear on his Vietnam Service Medal. There is no evidence of record, nor has the applicant provided any evidence, which shows that he was wounded or treated for a wound as a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082720C070215
The applicant’s military records show that he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 13 July 1967 for a period of 2 years. The Vietnam Casualty List does not identify the applicant as having been wounded in action in Vietnam. The Board accepts that the applicant must have served in active ground combat during this period and is, therefore, entitled to award of the CIB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082725C070215
The applicant’s military records show that he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 9 November 1967. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing the individual concerned was awarded the Good Conduct Medal for the period 9 November 1967 through 7 November 1969 and the Purple Heart for wounds received on 19 May 1968. That the applicant's DD Form 214 be corrected by showing he was awarded the Purple Heart, the Good Conduct Medal,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082727C070215
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 he was not awarded this "battle star". Since the applicant has received credit for participation in two campaigns during his assignment in the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater of Operations, he is entitled to two bronze service stars for wear on his European-African-Middle...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082728C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. 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. Except for the father's letter, there is no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082730C070215
The applicant states, in effect, that he was awarded the BSM for service in Vietnam from 13 December 1967 to 24 June 1968 and it was never included on his DD Form 214. Accordingly, the applicant's records should be corrected to reflect the award of the BSM. RECOMMENDATION : That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that he was awarded the BSM and by awarding the individual concerned the RVNGC w/Palm Unit Citation, the RVNCAHM-FC Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082734C070215
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. 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. However, in the absence of orders or other evidence of record showing the applicant was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action, the Board determined that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082736C070215
Number, be corrected from Chemical Engineer, to General Engineer; he requests that he be awarded six Overseas Service Ribbons (OSR); he requests that he be awarded the Army Service Ribbon (ASR); and he requests that he be awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM). At that time the Board approved some of the applicant’s requests, and denied his other requests. More than 1 year has elapsed since the original consideration of the applicant’s case and the staff of the Board has...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082743C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 18 November 1982, he enlisted in the Army for 4 years in the pay grade of E-3. The Certificate of Release or Discharge that he was furnished at the time of his discharge shows his separation authority as Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14-12c, section III (acts or patterns of misconduct – commission of a serious offense) and his separation code as JKK (misconduct –...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082744C070215
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: On 18 July 1975, the general court-martial convening authority (a major general) approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial and directed issuance of an undesirable discharge. DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082746C070215
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) dated 30 March 1970 be corrected to show that he was activated for Federal service during the Postal strike.3. In view of the foregoing findings and conclusions, correcting the applicant’s records as recommended below will correct an error. RECOMMENDATION :That the applicant’s DD Form 214 item 30 be corrected to show that pursuant to the President’s direction he was called to active Federal service for the period...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082751C070215
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: On 15 November 1973 the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082756C070215
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 were not available. It does not show the Purple Heart as an authorized award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082760C070215
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show award of three Purple Hearts, the Bronze Star Medal, and any other awards to which he is entitled but are not on his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Separation). Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. The Board finds that the applicant is entitled to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082762C070215
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, the applicant requests that his records be corrected to show that he was in an active duty status from 18 August 1995, the date that he injured his shoulder, until 6 April 2001, the date of his discharge from the Army Reserve because of his physical disability, and that he be awarded retroactive pay and allowances for that period. On 17 October 1996 the applicant's unit administrator requested that the commander of the applicant's basic training unit complete...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082767C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT STATES : In effect, that she successfully appealed an officer evaluation report (OER) that she received as a commander and the Officer Special Review Board (OSRB) unjustly denied her promotion reconsideration to the rank of CW5. If determining a material error exists, reconsideration may be warranted based on the nature of the inaccuracy, the officer's overall...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082768C070215
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records were not available to the Board. Although the applicant provided no evidence to confirm that the VA is compensating the applicant for any of his service connected conditions, the existence of such evidence would not, in and of itself, serve as a basis to amended the applicant’s reason for separation from active duty. The evidence available to the Board confirms that the applicant was discharged as a result of a pre-existing medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082771C070215
The applicant stated that Guillain-Barre Syndrome is a rare illness and very few facts are known about what causes the illness and no treatment or cure of the illness has been found. Army Regulation 635-40 governs the evaluation of physical fitness of soldiers who may be unfit to perform their military duties because of physical disability. It appears to the Board that the applicant was given an appropriate disability rating, which unfortunately required her separation with severance pay...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082772C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. It also indicated that he would be separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 16, paragraph 16-8 with a characterization of service as honorable, narrative reason for separation as "Reduction in Authorized Strength-Qualitative Early Transition Program," RE code of RE-4, and SPD code of JCC. The Board carefully reviewed the applicant's records and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082773C070215
There is no evidence that the applicant’s records were corrected to show this award of the Bronze Star Medal. In the absence of evidence which shows that the applicant was severely frostbitten while engaged in combat during World War II, the DVA rating decision is insufficient by itself as a basis for award of the Purple Heart in this case. Records show the applicant was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge during World War II; therefore, he is entitled to award of the Bronze Star Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082774C070215
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 | 2002082776C070215
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant’s military records show: The applicant’s DD Form 214 shows the Vietnam Service Medal as an authorized award. There are no orders in the applicant’s service personnel records which show that he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with “V” Device and there is no evidence in his records that he was recommended for award of the Bronze Star Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082782C070215
Records available to the Board indicate that the applicant enlisted in the United States Army Reserve for a period of 6 years on 7 May 1964. Although the applicant was in fact a member of the United States Army Reserve at the time he was ordered to active duty in 1968, he was not ordered to active duty for training purposes as his 1969 separation document indicates. While the evidence does not indicate that the applicant was integrated into the Regular Army when he was order to active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082785C070215
The applicant requests, as the widow of the former service member (FSM), that her late husband's WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) be corrected to show that he was wounded in action, that he was a prisoner of war and that he served in the Glider Division. There are no orders for the Combat Infantryman Badge in the available records; however, the FSM'S WD AGO Form 53-55 shows that he served in military occupational specialty (MOS) 745 (rifleman) during World War...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082794C070215
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. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to award of the Purple Heart and correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart and the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082805C070215
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 | 2002082808C070215
The applicant states that his DD Form 214 does not reflect his award of the Army Commendation Medal, the Air Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the Gallantry Cross, and the Purple Heart. Evidence shows the applicant was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for the period January 1969 to January 1970, and the Air Medal for the period 29 January 1969 to 23 October 1969 while serving in Vietnam, and as such his DD Form 214 should be corrected to reflect these awards. The applicant completed a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082817C070215
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. This information had been...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082820C070215
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. In support of his application, he submits a copy of his high school diploma and his separation document (DD Form 214). The Board notes the applicant’s contention that his military records should be corrected to show that he is a high school graduate, and it finds this claim has merit.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082832C070215
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 | 2002082833C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT STATES : That the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is denying him benefits due to his UOTHC discharge. On 25 July 1969, the appropriate authority approved the applicant's discharge with a UD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082862C070215
The SLRP is a Department of the Army enlistment option authorized by Title 10 of the United States Code, section 2171 (10 USC 2171), which provides the legal authority for the education loan repayment program for enlisted members on active duty in specified military specialties. In doing so, the applicant’s military records may be corrected to show his DA Form 3286-66 was amended to include the sentence “If SLRP benefits are authorized by the official processing you for enlistment and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082863C070215
16 October 1969 in Vietnam. However, evidence of record shows the applicant participated in six campaigns during his assignments in Vietnam which are not correctly shown by award of one silver service star and one bronze service star 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 Bronze Star Medal with Second Oak Leaf Cluster with "V" Device, the Air Medal, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082864C070215
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: The removal of an Academic Evaluation Report (DA Form 1059) dated 24 January 2001 from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082868C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that he be granted an exception to policy to enlist in the Regular Army in the pay grade of E-7. He reenlisted on 24 September 1989 for a period of 6 years and on 9 July 1995, he again reenlisted for a period of 6 years, in the pay grade of E-6.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082870C070215
The applicant requests that he be transferred to the Retired Reserve with proper benefits and reversal of his New Mexico Army National Guard (NMARNG) 1999 Selective Retention Board (SRB). The evidence also indicates that he was selectively retained for 1-year by the SRB convening authority for the purpose of completing his required civilian education, a bachelor's degree. As a result, the Board recommends that the State Army National Guard records and the Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082874C070215
The applicant requests that her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty), dated 27 November 1981, be corrected in three areas: Army Regulation (AR) 635-5-1 provides separation codes for Soldiers based upon the type of separation -- discharge with no further obligation, or release from active duty (REFRAD) with a Reserve obligation -- and the nature of the separation, i.e., voluntary or involuntary. AR 635-5-1, in effect at the time of the applicant's separation,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082878C070215
The Senate finally confirmed this list on 6 October 2000, and the applicant’s LTC promotion effective date and DOR were established as that date. The Board notes the applicant’s contention that his LTC promotion effective date and DOR should be corrected to 1 October 2000, and it finds partial merit in this request. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant was promoted to MAJ on 1 October 1994.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082902C070215
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. He further states that his MASP contract always had an effective date of 1 January, but at some point an error occurred and his effective date was changed to 11 January. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned is entitled to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082903C070215
A Military Police Report, dated 1 May 2002, states that on 31 March 2002, the applicant, while in his DS Office, did engage in a personal relationship with PVT "M," a female soldier-in-training under his charge, by hugging and kissing her. The imposing commander is not bound by the formal rules of evidence before courts-martial and may consider any matter, including unsworn statements the commander reasonably believed to be relevant to the case. DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082908C070215
The applicant submitted an application to the Army Grade Determination Board (AGRDB) requesting advancement on the Retired list to the pay grade of E-7. This law authorizes Reserve enlisted members of the Army to be placed on the Retired List in the highest enlisted grade in which they served on active duty satisfactorily. The laws and regulations in effect at that time provided for his placement on the Retired List in the rank and pay grade he held on the date of his REFRAD, and for his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082912C070215
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. In support of his application, he submits copies of his enlistment contract; a letter dated 30 October 2002, from the Chief, Education Incentives and Counseling Branch; a DD Form 2475 (DOD Education Loan Repayment Program (LRP) Annual Application), dated 17 September 2002; and a letter, dated 25 September 2002, from Citibank. The applicant’s DA Form 3286-66, Section 4,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002082922C070215
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 | 2002082924C070215
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 separation document (DD...