ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086255C070212
As supporting evidence, the applicant provides his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty); his separation orders (Headquarters, III Corps and Fort Hood Orders 274-0213 dated 1 October 1999); III Corps and Fort Hood 1st endorsement dated 6 October 1999 amending Orders 274-0213; U. S. Army Reserve Personnel Command (AR-PERSCOM) Orders R-11-007633 dated 23 November 1999; AR-PERSCOM Orders R-11-007633A01 dated 3 December 1999; an undated and unaddressed Memorandum for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086256C070212
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: In effect, that he be awarded the Purple Heart and the date and type of wound he sustained be added to his separation document. Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides, in pertinent part, that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086257C070212
The applicant underwent a mental status evaluation on 20 April 1973 and was diagnosed as having a character and behavior disorder (immature personality). On 7 May 1973, the applicant was notified that he was being recommended for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, for unsuitability based on a personality disorder. RECOMMENDATION : That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086259C070212
APPLICANT STATES : In effect, he has three points of concern that should be considered in reviewing his request to be granted the necessary service credit to qualify for retired pay at age 60. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant completed only 18 years, 3 months, and 19 days of qualifying service for retired pay purposes. The Board notes that at the time he made this election, the applicant was cognizant of the fact that his qualifying service and time served in the Retired...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086261C070212
The applicant requests, in effect, that his separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected by adding the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) to the list of earned awards. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant was awarded the MSM and that this award was not included in the list of authorized awards contained in Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant’s 5 July 2002 DD Form 214. That all of the Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086283C070212
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 | 2003086299C070212
The Board considered the following evidence: If the officer has some commissioned service after the date of appointment but before placement on the ADL that was in an inactive status, the ADOR will be the date of his or her placement on the ADL backdated by a period equal to his or her service in an active status in that grade, except that such ADOR will not be earlier than the USMA graduation date in the year in which the officer was appointed. In accordance with the governing directive,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086309C070212
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that his records be corrected to show that he elected to participate in the Survivor Benefit Program (SBP). On 6 April 1999, the applicant's spouse signed the DD Form 2656. The evidence of record also shows that the applicant's spouse concurred with the applicant's decision on the same date.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086315C070212
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 2 August 1976, he enlisted in the Army for 3 years in the pay grade of E-1.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086316C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that she be awarded constructive service credit of 4 months and 20 days for completion of the United States Army Signal Officer Basic Course (OBC). Her appointment memorandum from the US Total Army Personnel Command, dated 31 May 2001, shows that she was not credited with any prior period of service in an active status.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086317C070212
Block 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant's DD Form 214, shows that he was awarded the following: National Defense Service Medal; Vietnam Service Medal with 4 bronze service stars; the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) lists the unit awards...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086318C070212
The applicant requests, in effect, that his separation document (DD Form 214) should be corrected to show he was granted an honorable discharge for his first enlistment. By regulation, Item 18 (Remarks) of the DD Form 214 will contain the entry "Continuous Honorable Active Service From" (first day of service which DD Form 214 was not issued) Until (date before commencement of current enlistment)” in Item 18 (Remarks), for enlisted soldiers with more than one enlistment period during the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086319C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that the reason for his discharge for entry level status (ELS) Performance and Conduct be changed to a more favorable reason. Chapter 11 of that regulation provides for the separation of personnel in an ELS for unsatisfactory performance or conduct as evidenced by inability, lack of reasonable effort or a failure to adapt to the military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086320C070212
The applicant was a noncommissioned officer with 20 years of qualifying service for retirement when he completed the DD Form 1883. The evidence of record suggests the applicant was not unfit for duty. DFAS records indicate the applicant disenrolled from the SBP during the second anniversary of his retirement date as provided for by law.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086330C070212
He was considered and not selected for promotion to captain by the 1999 and 2000 Reserve Components Selection Boards (RCSB’s), which convened on 9 November 1999 and 13 November 2000, respectively. The Board concludes that it would be unjust to deny the applicant promotion reconsideration based on the technicality that his degree was not formally conferred prior to the convening date of the 2000 promotion board given he had completed all the academic requirements for a BA degree prior to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086333C070212
Based upon review of the applicant’s records by the Office of Promotions, Reserve Components, Total Army Personnel Command, it was determined the applicant was not considered and is eligible for consideration for promotion to major by a special selection board (SSB) under 1992 through 2002 criteria. The applicant’s records were erroneously not considered for promotion to major by the 1992 through 2002 promotion selection boards and should now be submitted for appropriate SSB consideration...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086344C070212
The applicant states that when his record was reviewed for promotion it did not contain his civilian and military education. Based upon review by the Office of Promotions, Reserve Components, Total Army Personnel Command, the applicant’s official military personnel file (OMPF) contained material error when he was considered and non-selected by the 1993 Reserve Components Selection Board (RCSB). The applicant’s records contained material error with the absence of his civilian and military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086365C070212
ROPMA further specifies that the officer must be serving in a position requiring the higher grade or assigned to the Individual Ready Reserve in order to be promoted, and that promotions cannot be effective prior to approval of respective boards by the President. The applicant is entitled to an adjustment to his date or rank for major to 21 May 1999 based on his assignment to a major’s position and the processing delays of the 1999 RCSB. Notwithstanding the delay, the effective date of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086367C070212
He states that if he were not authorized to receive the BAH-DIFF pay, the finance office in Germany should not have authorized the payment. In his supporting statement, the unit commander also indicated that other soldiers were receiving BAH-DIFF for the same reasons as the applicant, and it was the opinion of finance officials in Germany that the applicant was entitled to the allowance. Therefore, Board concludes that it would be appropriate to correct the applicant’s record to show his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086369C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. It provides for the correction of military records in cases where there is clear evidence that the record is in error or unjust. Further, there is no evidence that the applicant has suffered an injustice as a result of the GOMOR being on file in his OMPF.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086377C070212
As supporting evidence, the applicant provides his U. S. Marine Corps DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty); his DA Form 4629 (Service Agreement Department of the Army Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program) dated 14 September 1987; an appointment order dated 10 October 1987; a corrected copy of his appointment order; a 25 March 1999 email from DFAS; a 31 March 1999 note from him to DFAS; a DA Form 1506 dated 8 October 2002; and a 5-page calculation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086380C070212
Based upon review of the applicant’s records by the Office of Promotions, Reserve Components, PERSCOM, it was determined that the applicant’s official military personnel file (OMPF) contained material error when he was considered and non-selected for promotion to CW4 by the 2002 RCSB. That if selected his records be further corrected by showing he was promoted to the next higher grade on his date of eligibility therefore, as determined by appropriate Departmental officials using the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086387C070212
The applicant states, in effect, that his enlistment contract erroneously shows that he enlisted in the Army in the pay grade E-2. The applicant clearly enlisted in the Army in the pay grade E-1. 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 in the pay grade E-1 instead of pay grade E-2 as currently reflected.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086388C070212
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 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 he enlisted in the Army for 4 years and 00 weeks instead of 8 years and 00 weeks as currently reflected.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086390C070212
APPLICANT STATES : In effect, he requests his DEP time be cancelled and that his record show no break in service during this period. He states that he believes his PEBD should have been computed correctly upon his entrance on active duty with the Regular Army (RA). He stated that his initial record showed that his PEBD was wrong and it should have been computed correctly upon his entrance on active duty in November 1985.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086394C070212
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be amended to add two Army Achievement Medals (AAMs) and to show he completed DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) training. The applicant’s military records show that he enlisted in the Regular Army on 12 August 1986. It does not show that he completed DARE training.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086395C070212
On 18 July 1985, the commander notified the applicant that he was initiating action to separate him from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance. The commander initiated the recommendation for discharge citing as his reasons, the applicant's continued unsatisfactory performance and conduct, his disciplinary record, his being disqualified from the Personnel Reliability Program, his bar to reenlistment, his failure to respond to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086396C070212
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: Therefore, it finds there is an insufficient basis to grant clemency in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086397C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Chapter 3 of that regulation prescribes basic eligibility for prior service applicants for enlistment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086405C070212
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records (from his service in the Army of the United States only) show: Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states, in pertinent part, that the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (ARCAM) was established on 3 March 1971. Although there is evidence of record to show the applicant served in the USAR and possibly also the ARNG after his separation from active duty, his Reserve component records are not available.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086407C070212
The applicant requests, in effect, that his report of separation (DD Form 214) dated 31 July 1953, be corrected to show all of his awards, including the Combat Action Ribbon (CAR), the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC), the Army Occupation Medal (Japan), the Army Occupation Medal (Germany), one silver service star and one bronze service star. The applicant states, in effect, that his DD Form 214 does not accurately reflect all of his awards and decorations and his participation in campaigns....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086408C070212
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The evidence that was submitted in support of his undesirable discharge was half-truths. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086414C070212
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that his medical records be corrected to reflect that he was unjustly diagnosed on 6 January 1945 for trench foot, when he had frostbite and that he be awarded the Purple Heart for his injury. He served in the European Theater of Operations during WWII and was honorably discharged in the rank of first sergeant on 11 November 1945. The Board did not have the benefit of reviewing the applicant's WWII records or his medical records to determine the specifics of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086416C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55, which is authenticated in his own hand, does not show the Purple Heart in block 33 (Decorations and Citations). The applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55, prepared at the time of the applicant's separation from the Army, and which the applicant authenticated in his own hand, shows that he was not wounded in action against a hostile enemy of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086417C070212
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 | 2003086419C070212
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that his records be corrected to show that he completed 20 qualifying years of service which would allow him to be eligible for United States Army Reserve (USAR) retirement. On 16 March 1967, the applicant was again notified that he was subject to mandatory removal from the Active Reserve because he failed to earn sufficient points during one or both of the retirement years following an unsatisfactory year for which a waiver was granted. It provides, in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086420C070212
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: Medical records, which she submits with her request, show that she was treated for right knee and thigh pain in April 1980, and in May of that year was diagnosed with chondromalacia, a softening of the articular cartilage.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086421C070212
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that the DA Form 5074-1-R, Record of Award of Entry Grade Credit (Health Services Officers) and the Constructive Credit Worksheet, dated 23 September 2002, be corrected and that she be increased to the rank of Captain, pay grade O-3. After a careful review of the applicant’s record, that office advised that the constructive credit granted the applicant on appointment to the Army Nurse Corps was incorrect. Records show that the DA Form 5074-1-R and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086426C070212
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 has not presented and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086430C070212
He submits in support of his request a copy of his DD Form 214; a Clinical Record-Consultation Sheet, dated 28 October 1969; a Clinical Record-Narrative Summary, dated 31 October 1969; a Clinical Record Cover Sheet, dated 18 November 1969; a copy of Special Orders Number 206, Headquarters, 101st Airborne Division; and a portion of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record). EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: This medal is awarded to all members of the Armed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086438C070212
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal (BSM); and that the Air Medal (AM) be added to his separation document (DD Form 214). However, the evidence of record contains no indication that he was ever recommended for or awarded the BSM. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned was awarded the Air Medal 11 th Oak Leaf Cluster; by showing that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086445C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his bad conduct discharge be upgraded to honorable. On 25 May 1973, the applicant was discharged with a bad conduct discharge pursuant to his sentence by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086446C070212
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: In order to support awarding a member the PH, it is necessary to establish that the wound or injury for which the award is being made was caused by or resulted from enemy action. By regulation, in order to support the award of the PH, there must be evidence to confirm the wound or injury for which the award is being made was the result of or caused by enemy action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086448C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a general discharge. On 13 May 1994, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant’s request for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086455C070212
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows the Vietnam Service Medal as an authorized award. However, evidence of record shows the applicant participated in one campaign during his assignment in Vietnam which is 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 Purple Heart for wounds received on 22 November 1967.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086462C070212
On 19 July 2002 the applicant requested that the Army Discharge Review Board change the reason for his discharge from personality disorder to physical disability retirement or separation, citing the evidence contained in the above mentioned psychologist's evaluation report and the Department of Veterans Affairs disability rating. The Army must find unfitness for duty at the time of separation before a member may be medically retired or separated. Consequently, due to the two concepts...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086465C070212
The Board considered the following evidence: There is insufficient available evidence to support a decision to grant the requested relief. The applicant has already received re-consideration for promotion to major by a special selection board and there is no evidence or argument to support expunging the record of his non-selections.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086466C070212
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 | 2003086474C070212
There is no evidence in the available records which shows that the applicant 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. The applicant’s DD Form 214 shows the Vietnam Service Medal as an authorized award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003086476C070212
He contends that he is entitled to the Combat Infantryman Badge because he served in four battles and campaigns during World War II and he also received the Bronze Star Medal for military action in combat. The applicant's reconstructed records show the applicant was inducted on 27 January 1942. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the applicant was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Bronze Star Medal with First Oak Leaf...