ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084297C070212
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. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084299C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. There were no service medical records available to the Board, or provided by the applicant. There is no medical evidence submitted by the applicant, or available to the Board, which confirms that the applicant was wounded as a result of hostile action during World War II.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084302C070212
The SPD Code of "JBK" is used when the authority for involuntary discharge is Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 4, due to "Completion of Required Active Service" for Regular Army soldiers ineligible for, barred from, or otherwise denied reenlistment, who are separated upon completion of enlistment. It provides, in pertinent part, that full separation pay is authorized for soldiers who are fully qualified for retention but are denied reenlistment under established RCP provisions and are...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084308C070212
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows the AFEM with two bronze service stars, for qualifying service in Korea and Lebanon, as an authorized award. The evidence of record shows the applicant served a period of qualifying service for award of the AFEM for service in El Salvador. The evidence of record also shows the applicant served a period of qualifying service for award of the AFEM for service in Somalia in support of Operation Restore Hope.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084311C070212
The applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 shows the Bronze Star Medal and the Combat Medical Badge as authorized awards. Army Regulation 600-8-22, in pertinent part, authorizes award of a bronze service star, based on qualifying service, for each campaign listed in Appendix B of this regulation and states that authorized bronze service stars will be worn on the appropriate service medal. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084312C070212
The applicant requests, in effect, that his Memorandum, dated 21 May 1997, Subject: Declination of Consideration for Promotion be removed from his Service Fiche, General Administrative Data Section, of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) to his Restricted Fiche of his OMPF. The applicant states that he did not personally complete a promotion packet in the first place and should not have had to write a "Declination of Promotion letter." A review of the applicant’s OMPF, General...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084322C070212
She also states that she was denied promotion to major by the promotion board. Title 10, United States Code, section 14502(e)(2), specifies that promotion as a result of recommendation of an SSB convened under this section shall, upon such promotion, have the same date of rank, the same effective date for the pay and allowances of that grade as the officer would have had if the officer had been recommended for promotion to that grade by the mandatory selection board which should have...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084329C070212
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty) be corrected to show that he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), the Combat Lifesaver Badge, and the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge for pistol, rifle, tank weapon, and machine gun. The applicant's record is silent on the issue of his award of the ARCOM and he has provided insufficient evidence to show award of that decoration. The applicant's DD Form 214,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084335C070212
The National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) is also authorized to members of the U.S. Armed Forces serving on active duty during the same period established for the award of the UNSM. 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 separation document. DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084336C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 23 July 1970, the applicant accepted NJP for impersonating a staff sergeant. discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084338C070212
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 provides an ARCOM certificate dated 20 January 1987. This certificate indicates the applicant was awarded the ARCOM for meritorious service while assigned to the S-1 (personnel) office in the 159th Aviation Battalion from 30 July 1984 through 6 February 1987.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084339C070212
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 his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) be amended to show his correct social security account number (SSAN). EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084348C070212
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 | CY2003 | 2003084356C070212
The applicant requests that the interest on his student loans, which was converted to principal by the loan holder by a process termed capitalization, be paid under the terms of his Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) enlistment addendum. However, when that occurred, the Army was prohibited from paying the converted interest since the Army is limited to paying the original indebtedness, plus interest, under the laws and regulations governing the SLRP. Since the applicant’s student loan...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084361C070212
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:...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084363C070212
He further states that the “Berlin campaign and service medal” should have been awarded and reflected on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). The applicant’s DD Form 214 does not show award of the Purple Heart and there are no orders in the applicant’s records which award him the Purple Heart. Evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Army of Occupation Medal (Berlin).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084364C070212
APPLICANT REQUESTS: Correction of his records to show award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and the Korean Defense Service Medal. Review of this glossary shows that, during the period of his assignment at Fort Bragg, 5 March 1993 through 25 February 1995, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal was authorized for participants in Operation Uphold Democracy in Haiti from 16 September 1994 to 31 March 1995. The evidence of record shows the applicant served on active duty during the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084365C070212
There are orders in the applicant's service record which show that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge, Purple Heart, and Air Medal. The applicant’s DD Form 214 shows the Vietnam Service Medal as an authorized award. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing the individual concerned was awarded the Parachutist Badge; Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze service stars; Combat Infantryman Badge; Purple Heart; 2nd Overseas Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084368C070212
The applicant’s Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) contains no orders or other documents showing that he was ever wounded or injured in action, or that he was ever recommended for the PH. In order to support an award of the PH, the wound or injury for which it is being awarded must have been incurred as a result of enemy action. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by awarding the individual concerned the first award of the Army Good...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084369C070212
The applicant states, in effect, that his separation document (WD AGO Form 53-55) shows that he was wounded in action, but does not include the PH in the list of earned awards. By regulation, in order to award the PH there must be evidence to show that a soldier was wounded in action, that the wound for which a PH is being awarded required treatment, and that this record of medical treatment was made a matter of official record. That all of the Department of the Army records related to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084376C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. An honorable characterization of service will normally be given when the quality of the officer’s service has met the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for an officer. 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 | CY2003 | 2003084378C070212
His service medical records are not available. The Board does not have the applicant's Enlistment Physical Standards Board proceedings or his service medical records to review. The Board also notes that epididymitis is a cause for rejection for enlistment, too.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084381C070212
APPLICANT STATES : In effect, that a formal Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) increased his disability rating to 20 percent in 1985 and he received severance pay in the amount of $5146.20. The Board considered the applicant's request that his military records be corrected to show a disability rating of 20 percent instead of 10 percent. However, the applicant's military records show that he was discharged on 21 October 1985 by reason of physical disability with severance pay (20 percent) with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084388C070212
The rating schemes submitted by the applicant with his appeal consists of a draft copy of a rating scheme dated 14 January 1999, which indicates that the NCO who the applicant says was his rater was marked out and the NCO who rendered the contested report was written in. On 18 June 1999, a new rating scheme was published which shows the NCO who rendered the contested NCOER as the applicant's rater. In the applicant's case, not only did the rating chain at the time believe that the NCO who...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084389C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Since the applicant did not have an approved extension to be retained beyond age 60 and she did not qualify for retired pay at age 60, she was discharged as an operation of law when she reached age 60. If you need any more guidance, let me know.” She submits a letter of understanding to an Army Reserve commander stating that she submitted a request to be retained beyond...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084390C070212
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 applicant's DD Form 214 was meant only to show his status on the date he was released from active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084393C070212
He states that his recruiter was provided the "Partnership Loan" promissory note at the time of enlistment and that his DD Form 1966/3 (Record of Military Processing-Armed Forces of the United States) shows the LRP as an included option in his enlistment contract. In connection with this application, a PERSCOM advisory opinion (COPY ATTACHED) stated, in essence, that as previously indicated in their 30 October 2002 correspondence provided to the applicant, terms outlined in the enlistment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084395C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The separation code used in the applicant’s case is correct and was applied in accordance with the applicable regulations. The applicant has failed to show through the evidence submitted or the evidence of record that the separation code issued to him was in error or unjust.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084398C070212
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that his records be corrected to show that he was discharged because of a service connected disability, without severance pay, and that his DD Form 214 be changed accordingly. On 26 June 2002 the applicant requested that the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) correct his records to reflect a medical discharge. There is sufficient evidence to show that the applicant did have problems with his back, both at West Point and at Fort Sill; nevertheless, there is no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084399C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The staff of the Board is authorized to determine whether or not such evidence has been submitted.The regulation provides further guidance for reconsideration requests that are received more than 1 year after the Board’s original consideration or after the Board has already reconsidered the case. DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084400C070212
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. The character of the discharge is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084401C070212
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 provides that the GCMDL is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records by adding both weapons qualifications to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084402C070212
The Board considered the following evidence: Soldiers under the REDUX formula who are eligible for retention to 20 years can elect to use REDUX and receive a $30,000.00 bonus in their 15th year. Since a DIEMS is the date a soldier initially entered the military, it cannot be changed unless its in error.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084407C070212
Under the Reserve Officer Personnel Management Act (ROPMA), in order to be qualified for promotion to major, an individual must have completed 7 years of time in grade as a captain, an officer basic course, and a Bachelors Degree on or before the convening date of the respective promotion boards. Since the applicant knew he would not complete his advanced course prior to the date the promotion board convened, he should have requested a waiver of the military education requirement prior to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084411C070212
The applicant’s military records show that he was inducted and entered on active duty on 27 March 1968. The applicant’s military records show that he was rapidly promoted, there is no evidence of any adverse action being taken or considered against him, and there is no disqualification for the Good Conduct Medal contained in his DA Form 20. While not requested by the applicant, the Board also considered whether he should have been awarded the Good Conduct Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084413C070212
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. By law, a member is authorized to receive retired pay under the most favorable pay formula. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the rank of the individual concerned as CW2 on the Retired List; by providing him retired pay based on the pay formula...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084415C070212
An officer cannot be recommended for promotion or promoted without the required education. He has not completed the military education; therefore, he has no basis for consideration by a special selection board. This regulation specifies that in order to be promoted to lieutenant colonel an individual must have completed 7 years of time in grade as a major and 50 percent of the CGSC on before the convening date of the respective promotion board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084417C070212
The applicant states, in effect, that his enlistment contract erroneously shows that he enlisted in the Army for 6 years. However, the MFR from USAREC dated 6 January 2003 confirms that the enlistment contract is incorrect and should be corrected to reflect his term of enlistment as 8 years and 00 weeks. RECOMMENDATION : That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by amending the enlistment contract of the individual concerned to show that he enlisted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084419C070212
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: The applicant, a Regular Army, JA major was non-selected for promotion by the FY 99 and FY 00 promotion selection boards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084421C070212
The applicant states, in effect, that his enlistment contract erroneously shows that he enlisted in the Army for 6 years. The applicant clearly enlisted in the Army for 5 years and 00 weeks. RECOMMENDATION : That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by amending the enlistment contract of the individual concerned to show that he enlisted in the Army for 5 years and 00 weeks instead of 6 years and 00 weeks as currently reflected.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084422C070212
The applicant states, in effect, that his enlistment contract erroneously shows that he enlisted in the Army for 8 years. The MFR from USAREC dated 7 January 2003 confirms that the DD Form 4/3 is incorrect and should be corrected to reflect his term of enlistment as 5 years. RECOMMENDATION : 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 | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084423C070212
The applicant states that her enlistment contract erroneously shows that she enlisted in the Army for 3 years and 00 weeks. The MFR from USAREC dated 6 January 2003 confirms that the enlistment contract is incorrect and should be corrected to reflect her term of enlistment as 4 years and 00 weeks. RECOMMENDATION : That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by amending the enlistment contract of the individual concerned to show that she enlisted in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084424C070212
The commanding general considered the circumstances and the recommendations and directed that the GOMOR be filed in the applicant's OMPF. If the appeal is denied the DASEB letter of denial will be filed on the performance fiche, the appeal itself and any associated documents will be filed on the restricted fiche. 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 | CY2003 | 2003084425C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 18 December 2002, the Department of the Army Suitability Evaluation Board (DASEB) approved the transfer of the applicant's GOMOR from the performance portion of his OMPF to the restricted portion based upon intent served. DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084426C070212
The applicant requests that the Officer Evaluation Report (OER) covering the period from 21 September 2001 to 3 March 2002 be removed from her Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The applicant states, in effect, that the OER written for the period 21 September 2001 thru 3 March 2002 was used as reprisal against her for a protected communication. The foregoing directive also provides that a member or former member of the Armed Forces who has filed an application for the correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084427C070212
APPLICANT STATES : In effect, the OER in question contains substantive inaccuracy by reason of omission of a mandatory comment in Part Vb concerning the “No” entry in Part IVc, which indicates noncompliance with the standards of Army Regulation 600-9 (The Army Weight Control Program). The applicant states that his efforts to lose the weight were acknowledged by his then senior rater, and he has previously requested that the rater comments on the OER in question be amended to add the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084459C070212
The applicant requests that the original Optometry Retention Bonus (ORB) he signed in January 2002 be accepted, and that he be paid the $6,000 he should have received for that agreement, based on a contract date of 1 February 2002. When the applicant discovered that his ORB contract had not been received by the OTSG, he resubmitted his request, which was not received within the fiscal year in question. The OTSG recommends that the applicant’s current ORB contract effective date of 20021001...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084460C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The applicant also enlisted the services of an attorney who submitted a letter to his CG dated 29 April 1999, requesting that the GOMOR be filed locally. 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 | CY2003 | 2003084472C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. As of this date, the applicant has not submitted any response to the advisory opinion. A review of the available information shows that the applicant failed to meet the contract execution criteria for entitlement to a DOMRB for the period covering 1 July 2001 through 1 July 2002.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084512C070212
The unit commander recommended the applicant’s separation under the provisions of paragraph 13-5b (2), Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of character and behavior disorder. This directive states, in pertinent part, that a discharge will be deemed to be inequitable if there is substantial doubt that the applicant would have received the same discharge, if relevant current policies and procedures had been available at the time of the discharge proceedings under consideration. That all of...