ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086102C070212
I certify that hereinafter is recorded the record of consideration of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The Board does not accept the evidence provided by the applicant as sufficient to grant his request regarding the change to his date of birth.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086103C070212
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. There is insufficient evidence to grant his request for award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086107C070212
The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. A fire destroyed approximately 18 million service members’ records at the National Personnel Records Center in 1973. Although evidence available to the Board does confirm that the applicant was assigned to the 759 th Tank Battalion during his military service, there are no provisions for recording that information on his separation document.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086111C070212
He was released from active military service at Murphy Army Hospital, Waltham, Massachusetts, on 3 November 1952, in the rank of Sergeant, under the provision of Army Regulation (AR) 615-360, at the expiration of his term of service. Once the Department of the Air Force has authorized the Korean War Service Medal, the applicant may apply to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records to have it added to his DD Form 214. That all Department of the Army records related to this case be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086112C070212
APPLICANT STATES : In effect, that he was informed that 6 months from the date of his separation from the Army his discharge would be upgraded to an HD. On 25 July 1996, the separation authority approved the separation action and directed that the applicant be discharged for commission of a serious offense under the provisions of paragraph 14-12c of Army Regulation 635-200. On 5 March 2003, the Army Discharge Review Board determined the applicant’s discharge was proper and equitable, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086114C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 22 February 1995, the appropriate separation authority approved the applicant's request. That chapter includes a list of Armed Forces RE codes, including RA RE codes.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086119C070212
The applicant states that he received a gunshot wound in Vietnam. He is also entitled to award of the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars (one for each campaign), and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm. 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 Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars, and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086121C070212
The application submitted in this case is dated 20 April 2003. On 17 July 1974, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) reviewed the applicant’s case and after determining that his discharge was proper and equitable, it denied the applicant’s request for an upgrade to his discharge. The U.S. Court of Appeals, observing that applicants to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) are by statute allowed 15 years to apply there, and that this Board's exhaustion requirement (Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086124C070212
By regulation, to support the award of the PH, there must be evidence showing that a member was wounded or injured as a result of enemy action. Lacking any derogatory information on file that would disqualify him from receiving the AGCM, or a specific disqualification from any of the active duty unit commanders for which he served, the Board finds that he is entitled to the AGCM based on his qualifying period of honorable active duty service from 26 January 1967 through 25 January 1970. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086127C070212
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. As such, the Army Board for Correction of Military Records does not have jurisdiction over this matter; therefore, this request will not be discussed further in these Proceedings. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows the Korean Service Medal with two bronze service stars and the United Nations Service Medal as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086128C070212
He was separated with a UD. The available evidence does not show the applicant has ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge. Carl W. S. Chun Director, Army Board for Correction of Military RecordsINDEXCASE IDAR2003086128SUFFIXRECONDATE BOARDED20031104TYPE OF DISCHARGE(UD)DATE OF DISCHARGE19750826DISCHARGE AUTHORITYAR635-200, Chap 13DISCHARGE REASONA51.00BOARD DECISION(DENY)REVIEW AUTHORITYISSUES 1.144.50002.3.4.5.6.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086135C070212
The DD Form 214 (Certificate Of Release Or Discharge From Active Duty) issued to the applicant on the date of his separation confirms that the authority for his discharge was chapter 9, Army Regulation 635-200 and the reason for his separation was Alcohol Rehabilitation Failure. However, the ADRB failed to establish a corresponding RE code based on its change to the authority and reason for the applicant’s discharge as is required by regulation. In the absence of the RE code determination...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086140C070212
There is no evidence the applicant received the first award of the Good Conduct Medal. The applicant’s service personnel records show that he participated in three campaigns during his assignment 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086141C070212
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show that he enlisted for a period of 6 years vice 4 years. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army for a period of 6 years vice 4 years, and item 8 of his DD Form 4/1 should be corrected accordingly. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086144C070212
For Army Medical Corps Officers (Physicians), these special pays are: 1) Variable Special Pay (VSP), which is paid to all Medical Corps Officers monthly upon entry on active duty; 2) Board Certification Pay (BCP), which is paid monthly to all board certified Medical Corps Officers based upon their date of board certification and their creditable service used to establish the Health Professional Pay Entry Date (HPPED); 3) Medical Additional Special Pay (MASP), which is paid to all Medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086145C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. That form contained a number of statements, to include, "If the incentive … is for the … LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM (LRP), I understand that I must DISENROLL from the GI Bill in order to qualify for the program.…If I fail to complete the disenrollment portion of the DD Form 2366, I will not be eligible for the LRP and will become automatically enrolled in the GI Bill," and, "I...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086149C070212
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE : Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-16 provides for the administrative separation of enlisted Soldiers up to 90 days before their scheduled separation date to further their education. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief and to excuse failure to timely file.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086151C070212
Based on his 4 year enlistment, the applicant’s scheduled separation date would have been established as 6 May 2002. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge. Those individuals can best advise a former service member as to the needs of the service at the time and may process enlistment waivers for both the applicant’s RE code and his reason for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086152C070212
The applicant requests, in effect, that the records of his late father, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to reflect award of the Purple Heart as a result of wounds received in combat during World War I. (Honorable Discharge from the United States Army and Enlistment Record), dated 12 January 1919; and a Letter to the FSM from the United States Veterans Bureau, dated 28 October 1930. The FSM's Enlistment Record shows that he was wounded during his service in World War I.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086153C070212
The applicant requests that his Bad Conduct Discharge (BCD) be upgraded to fully honorable. He is willing to rejoin the military to get his discharge upgraded. Without evidence to show that an error was made in his court-martial, or that the applicant’s post-service accomplishments are so meritorious as to warrant upgrading a properly issued discharge, there is insufficient basis in which to recommend approval of his request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086155C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The record does not indicate that the applicant petitioned the United States Court of Military Appeals for a grant of review. The Board considered the applicant's request to upgrade his bad conduct discharge to an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086158C070212
However, evidence of record shows the applicant participated in one campaign during his assignment in Vietnam which are not correctly shown by award of 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 applicant was awarded the first award of the Good Conduct Medal for the period 29 August 1969 through 28 May 1971. That the applicant's DD Form 214 be corrected to show award of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086160C070212
The applicant's reconstructed records consist primarily of the WD AGO Form 53-55 and limited service personnel records and medical records. The applicant's reconstructed records show the applicant enlisted on 6 July 1942. Item 32 (Battles and Campaigns) on the applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 does not show the "Battle of Morotai."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086163C070212
The evidence of record includes a copy of GO Number 127, which awarded the applicant the PH, for being wounded in action on 29 May 1970, while serving as a SP4 in the RVN. The evidence of record also shows that the applicant served a qualifying period of honorable service that entitles him to receive the first award of the AGCM. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case for the individual concerned be corrected by showing he was awarded the Purple Heart and Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086165C070212
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: The applicant’s Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) contains no orders or documents indicating that he was ever recommended for or awarded the PH while he was serving in the RVN. In the 17 August 1990 ARPERSCOM awards branch letter, the applicant was informed that a search of the records failed to produce evidence that he was wounded or injured as a direct result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086179C070212
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with an ending date of 31 March 1989 to show: Therefore, there is insufficient evidence upon which to correct his records to show he held MOS 11C for 23 years and 7 months. That so much of the application as it relates to correction of his DD Form 214, with an ending date of 31 March 1989, to show he held PMOS 67V for 16 years; MOS 67Y for 6 years and 3 months; MOS 67N for 17 years...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086180C070212
The applicant requests that the General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR) dated 5 February 1997 and the negative comments on the officer evaluation report (OER) for the period 13 September 1996 through 4 May 1997 [herein referred to as the contested OER] be expunged from his record. The V Corps SJA continued that the responsibility for the weapon was CPT G's and that CPT G was the only one without dispute that deceived the investigating officer. k. The applicant stated that an Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086181C070212
In support of his application, he submits a copy of his DD Form 214; a Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) for the period 1-31 January 2002; a DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award), dated 6 February 2001, for the Army Achievement Medal; a DA Form 638, dated 29 May 2002, for the Army Commendation Medal; two certificates of achievement; and a certificate of training for completion of the Combat Lifesaver Course. Therefore, the applicant's DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this medal. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086183C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He was given a separation program designator (SPD) code of JPD (separation for alcohol rehabilitation failure under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9) and an RE Code, RE- 4. The Board took into consideration the applicant’s references and commends him for his claimed accomplishments.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086185C070212
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 | 2003086187C070212
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be credited with 20 qualifying years of service for a nonregular retirement and issued a notification of eligibility for retired pay at age 60 (a 20-year letter). He enlisted in the U. S. Army Reserve (USAR) on 15 June 1977. The term “good years” is an unofficial term used to mean years in which 50 or more retirement points are earned during each year and which count as qualifying years of service for retirement benefits at age 60.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086189C070212
On 18 December 1963, the applicant's commander formally counseled him that he was recommending that he be discharged from the Army. in Item 4 (Organization at Time of Separation), on the DD Form 293, Application for Review of Discharge or Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States. On 2 September 1965, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) reviewed the applicant’s case and after determining that his discharge was proper and equitable, it denied the applicant’s request for an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086191C070212
However, he evidently requested discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial for the good of the service, and that request was accepted. As for the applicant’s earlier periods of active service, he accepted NJP twice during each enlistment. The applicant’s post service conduct has been carefully considered by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086192C070212
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: A TAMC Form 108 (Request for Mental Health Consultation) on file shows that the applicant’s unit commander requested the applicant be seen in connection with his separation processing under the provisions of chapter 13, Army Regulation 635-200. This document contains the authority and reason for the applicant’s discharge, and the Board presumes government regularity in the applicant’s separation processing.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086193C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 29 January 1985, the United States Army Court of Military Review considered the applicant’s case pursuant to Article 66 of the UCMJ following the completion of a new post-trial review and action by the new convening authority. The separation document (DD Form 214) issued to the applicant confirms that he received a BCD under the provisions of chapter 3, Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086197C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Those were the same dates that the applicant submitted via the provided DD Form 214 for which she was requesting credit for increased special pay rates. In any case, the form shows only that the applicant completed 74 days of active duty (not over 3 years) prior to her entry on active duty in July 1999.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086198C070212
The applicants provide documentation that they completed the required military and civilian education for promotion prior to being promoted to captain and prior to their promotion eligibility dates, the dates they completed the required maximum years of service in grade (MYIG) for promotion purposes. The Reserve Officer Personnel Act in effect prior to ROPMA required completion of 3 years as a 2LT and 4 years as a 1LT before promotion to captain. He further stated that affected individuals...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086200C070212
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: 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 | 2003086210C070212
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant’s military records were not available to the Board for review. The Board considered the applicant’s request that his record be corrected to show his rank as SP4. The evidence confirms that the applicant held the rank of SP3 on the date of his release from active duty, and that he authenticated his DD Form 214 with his signature on the date of his separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086211C070212
The applicant requests that his record be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star Medal. With his application, the applicant submits a copy of General Orders Number 2, dated 9 February 1945 issued by Headquarters, 1129th Engineer Combat Group, awarding the applicant the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 10 January 1945. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned was awarded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086212C070212
I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The Board finds that the applicant’s records should be corrected to show his awards as: the Bronze Star Medal with one bronze oak leaf cluster, the Purple Heart, the Good Conduct Medal, the American Service Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with four bronze service stars, the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086213C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record), item 33 (Appointments and Reductions) shows he was reduced from PFC to Private, E-1 on Company H, 2d Squadron, 3d Armored Cavalry, Fort Lewis, WA Unit Orders Number 25, dated 1970, with a date of rank of 11 March 1970. DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086214C070212
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. The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The applicant's request for discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086224C070212
There are no orders in the applicant’s service personnel records which show that he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, and there is no evidence that he was recommended for award of the Bronze Star Medal. For Vietnam service, one overseas service bar is authorized for each period of 6 months active Federal service as a member of a U.S. Service in Vietnam from 1 July 1958 to 28 March 1973. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086227C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He could not perform his duties at Fort Bliss because of his profile, and therefore he was assigned to an organization in Germany. The applicant's commanding officer recommended to the separation authority that the applicant be discharged with an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086229C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The Board considered the following evidence: EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086231C070212
However, he was instead recalled to active duty as a "Retired On Active Duty Officer." Section 12307 states that a member in a retired status is not eligible for promotion (or for consideration for promotion) as a Reserve. 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 | 2003086239C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law and regulations, it is concluded: The Board considered the applicant's contention that he requested an administrative reduction to accept an AGR position in 1981 with the understanding that he would get his rank back as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086241C070212
Further, the Board has no reason to doubt the applicant’s claim that it was always his intent to transfer to the Retired Reserve upon his mandatory removal from an active USAR status. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by voiding the 9 August 1993 discharge from the USAR pertaining to the individual concerned, and by showing that he was instead transferred to the Retired Reserve on that same date. ________ ________ _______DENY APPLICATION
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086242C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Based on the applicant’s disciplinary record and poor duty performance, his unit commander recommended his discharge under the provisions of chapter 14, Army Regulation 635-200, for misconduct. The Board notes the applicant’s request that his discharge be upgraded in order to enhance his civilian career opportunities and it carefully considered the letters of support he...