ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003085012C070212
The applicant states that his Bronze Star Medal citation shows he was wounded in the back. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by awarding the applicant the Purple Heart for wounds received on 25 March 1969 and the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 15 April 1968 through 14 April 1970. That the applicant's DD Form 214 be amended to add the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star Medal with "V" device, the Army Good Conduct Medal, two awards of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003085013C070212
The applicant requests that his 26 February 2000 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) reflect that he served in Kuwait from August 1996 to December 1996, vice the 12 August 1997-15 December 1997 dates shown in the remarks section of that form. The preponderance of evidence indicates that the applicant's service in Kuwait is not as shown in the remarks section of his DD Form 214, and not as indicated in the applicant's personnel qualification record. That all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003085030C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He was sentenced to dismissal from the service. The applicant submitted a petition for a grant of review by the United States Court of Military Appeals and his request was denied.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003085032C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. The Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the applicant’s request for an upgrade of his discharge on 1 March 1973.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003085034C070212
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 | CY2003 | 2003085036C070212
records be further corrected by showing he was promoted to the next higher grade on his date of eligibility and that if the applicant was separated because of his non-selection, his records be further corrected to show that his discharge or transfer to the Retired Reserve, was void, and of no force or effect; that he was credited with qualifying service for Reserve retirement for his respective retirement years, from the date of his now-voided transfer to the Retired Reserve to the date of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003085037C070212
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: On 29 January 2003, the Army Discharge Review Board found the applicant’s discharge was both proper and equitable, and it denied the applicant’s request for an upgrade.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003085042C070212
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 Silver Star w/”V” Device and the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) and that he be promoted to the rank and pay grade of sergeant (E-5). Although, he was later furnished awards by the ARPERCEN that were not incorporated in his DD Form 214, the BSM is appropriately not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003085049C070212
He was reenlisted on 28 January 2000 and reenlistment orders were dated 10 March 2000. The applicant is entitled to correction to his assignment date to the 94 th RSC from 10 March 2000 to 28 January 2000, the date of his reenlistment. This Board concludes that the applicant reenlisted as soon as he was notified of this requirement on 28 January 2000 and his assignment orders to the 94 th RSC should be corrected to this date.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003085051C070212
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 record does not contain his request for discharge for the good of the service and all documents related to his discharge from the Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003085053C070212
The applicant's DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) shows he was promoted to SPC with an effective date and with a date of rank of 1 November 1993. The applicant was reduced from PFC to private (PV2), pay grade E-2 with an effective date of 21 November 1996 and with a date of rank of 7 March 1991 by Company B, 898th Engineer Battalion Orders Number 4-1, dated 21 November 1996, for unsatisfactory participation. The applicant was discharged from the Army National Guard on 8 March...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003085059C070212
In effect, the applicant claims that when considering officers for promotion, the PSB in question distinguished between the officers being considered in the PZ and the officers being considered from APZ. The memorandum explained that the law authorized promotion reconsideration only for non-selected officers whose records contained a material error when they were considered by a PSB. It states, in pertinent part, that an officer or warrant officer may be reconsidered for promotion by a SSB...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003085063C070212
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant states that he completed all phases of the Sergeants Major Academy Non-Resident Course, but did not pass the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) due to a medical condition (degenerative disc disease) and was dismissed from the course on 10 July 2002. June 2001, and July 2000, all showing the applicant's performance as a Sergeant Major with date of rank of 1 May 2000; a copy...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003085065C070212
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: The Board notes that the applicant was convicted by one special court-martial and was punished four times under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003085066C070212
To be awarded the Purple Heart, the evidence would have to show that the FSM was wounded and that: (a) the wound was the result of hostile action; (b) the wound required medical treatment; and (c) the medical treatment was made a matter of official record. The FSM was present and participated in 4 campaigns during his tenure in the Republic of Vietnam; therefore, he is entitled to 4 bronze service stars to be affixed to his already awarded Vietnam Service Medal. b. awarding the FSM the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003085075C070212
However, evidence of record shows the applicant participated in three campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which are not correctly shown by award of three bronze service stars for wear on his Vietnam Service Medal. General Order Number 8541, dated 30 July 1970, filed in the applicant's service record shows the applicant was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for heroism. That the applicant's DD Form 214 be amended to show that he was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal , the Purple...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003085076C070212
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. Army Regulation 635-200 provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor. Army Regulation 635-200, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003085077C070212
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: In the opinion of the Board, the applicant has failed to provide any evidence or argument that shows that there was any error or injustice related to his disenrollment from the ROTC program or to his being required to repay the scholarship money he received, as was required by his ROTC contract.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003085078C070212
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show that he was a prisoner of war (POW) during World War II, and to reflect the dates that he was a POW. The applicant states that his discharge document does not reflect that he was a POW, nor the dates that he was a POW. • The 22 March 1945 morning report showing that the applicant and 8 other soldiers were missing in action on 18 March 1945.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003085082C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The FSM's military records show: The FSM's records show that he was promoted to Captain in the AUS with a date of appointment and a date of rank of 18 December 1951.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003085083C070212
The applicant's records contain a DA Form 199 (Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) Proceedings) which shows that a PEB convened on 26 May 1992 to consider the applicant's case. Evidence of record shows the following. d. The DVA subsequently rated the applicant's migraine headaches under the VASRD and also found them 10 percent disabling, not 30 percent as the applicant now contends.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003085088C070212
The evidence of record shows that on 22 January 1975, the applicant consulted with counsel and submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service. The evidence of record shows the applicant was charged with the commission of an offense punishable with a punitive discharge under the UCMJ. It also noted that the characterization of service for this type of discharge is normally under other than honorable conditions and the Board believes that the applicant was aware of that before...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003085089C070212
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: The Board reviewed the medical records submitted by the applicant showing that he sustained an injury to his left arm and was treated for that injury. The Board considered the applicant's contention that he should be awarded the Purple Heart for emphysema he sustained as the result of oil well fires in Kuwait.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003085090C070212
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, in effect, that he was wounded in action in Vietnam on 10 December 1968 and was not awarded the Purple Heart for his wounds. Although the applicant's medical records are not available for review by the Board, the Board finds that the orders which awarded him the BSM with "V" device...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003085092C070212
There is no evidence available to the Board which shows the dates in which the applicant served during the Korean War. 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. Therefore, the Board has determined that it would be appropriate to correct the applicant's DD Form 214 to show the Korean Service Medal with two bronze service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003085094C070212
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 STATES : That,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003085096C070212
APPLICANT REQUESTS :Reconsideration of the decision by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR2002071144 on 25 April 2002 not to expunge his 1 February 1992 Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) failure. The new argument presented by the applicant is that a DA Form 705 shows he "was on profile" during the 21 August 1991 Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) and, based on Field Manual 21-20, he should have been placed in a individual special program of physical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003085100C070212
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. It states, in pertinent part, that a bronze service star is authorized with this award for each campaign a member participated in while serving in the RVN. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that in addition to those awards already listed on his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003085105C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS : That his records be corrected by granting him three additional days of service for his last year on active duty. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003085117C070212
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 31 August 1989, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant’s request for an upgrade of his discharge. The evidence of record clearly shows that he had NJP imposed against him twice, he was counseled at least twice and he was frequently involved with civil authorities as a result of his acts of misconduct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003085119C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The evidence of record shows the applicant served on active duty during the period 15 October 1958 through 7 February 1962, and his expiration of service date was involuntarily extended under Public Law 87-117, on 1 August 1961, for the convenience of the Government, during the Berlin Crisis. The evidence of record further shows that the applicant was stationed at Fort...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003085132C070212
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 15 April 1986, the applicant requested discharge for the good of the service, in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003085143C070212
In accordance with the advisory opinion, once the applicant completed that degree he qualified for 2 years of constructive credit. His records should be corrected to show he entered active duty as a 1LT with 2 years of constructive credit, 6 months credit in excess of that required for his grade. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing the applicant entered active duty as a 1LT with 2 years of constructive credit (6 months credit in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003085145C070212
The applicant states, in effect, that his enlistment contract erroneously shows that he enlisted in the Army for 4 years. The applicant clearly enlisted in the Army for 3 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 3 years and 00 weeks instead of 4 years and 00 weeks as currently reflected.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003085146C070212
The applicant states, in effect, that his enlistment contract erroneously shows that he enlisted in the Army for 8 years. The applicant clearly enlisted in the Army for 3 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 3 years and 00 weeks instead of 8 years and 00 weeks as currently reflected.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003085147C070212
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: In...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003085148C070212
Army Regulation 600-8-29 (Officer Promotions), paragraph 1-14 states that, subject to the needs of the Army, officers pending separation because of having twice failed to be selected for promotion may be selectively continued on active duty in their present grade. The Secretary of the Army will direct a selective continuation board to consider officers for continuation when required by the needs of the Army. If the BOI determines that the officer has established that he should be retained...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003085153C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On the date the applicant submitted his request to the Board, he was a lieutenant colonel serving on active duty. Without additional documentation to show that he attempted to contract for the CSRB prior to 30 September 2002, and an indication that he is willing to accept an additional ADO, the Board will not grant this portion of his request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003085155C070212
The applicant was removed from the promotion list by the appropriate authority and the PERSCOM opined that his request should be denied. Paragraph 1-19 provides, in pertinent part, that an officer's promotion is automatically delayed (this is, the officer is not promoted in spite of the publication of promotion orders) when the officer is under investigation that may result in disciplinary action of any kind being taken against him or her, is under, or should be under, suspension of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003085161C070212
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. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003085165C070212
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show that he was released from active duty (REFRAD) in the pay grade of E-6 (SSG) and by awarding him the Purple Heart. The applicant states that he was promoted to the pay grade of E-6 prior to his REFRAD and he was wounded in Vietnam and was subsequently hospitalized in Vietnam and Japan; however, his records were never updated to reflect this information. Accordingly, the Board finds that his records should be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003085178C070212
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, in effect, correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to add the Army Commendation Medal and the Good Conduct Medal (2nd Award), and that she be provided a copy of the completion certificate for the Personnel Records Specialist Course she was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003085188C070212
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 13 January 1969, the applicant was discharged, in the pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206, paragraph 37, for conviction by civil court, with an Undesirable Discharge Certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003085192C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS : In effect, that his records be corrected to show he had more than one month of service and to show the reason for his discharge. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003085193C070212
The evidence of record confirms that the applicant was wounded in action by friendly fire on 12 August 1969, while serving on green line duty (inside perimeter) in the RVN during an enemy penetration. Therefore, the Board concludes that the applicant is entitled to the PH and that it would be appropriate to award it to him and add it to his record 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003085196C070212
The applicant states, in effect, that he has received one Purple Heart and one Bronze Star Medal but they are not recorded on his DD Form 214. The applicant was present and participated in 4 campaigns during his tour of duty in the Republic of Vietnam; therefore, he is entitled to award of 4 bronze service stars to be affixed to his already awarded Vietnam Service Medal and to have it correctly shown on his separation document b. deleting the Vietnam Service Medal with 2 bronze service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003085197C070212
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: On 18 June 1973, the applicant was discharged, in pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service with a discharge UOTHC.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003085198C070212
The applicant requests that his Date Initially Entered Military Service (DIEMS) be corrected from 9 May 1982 to 25 August 1980. The applicant’s military records show that he enlisted as a cadet in the Senior ROTC program on 25 August 1980. The AR-PERSCOM stated that the applicant’s DIEMS should be the date he signed his enlistment contract.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003085199C070212
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 is requesting correction of a reduction action which occurred on 14 March 1992. The Board determined that the evidence presented and the merits of this case are insufficient to warrant the relief requested, and therefore, it would not be in the interest of justice to excuse the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003085200C070212
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 Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicant's DD Form 214 does not show the Combat Infantryman Badge as an authorized award. The Board notes that the portion of the applicant's sentence pertaining to 60 days of hard labor was set aside.