ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087384C070212
On 5 March 1969, based on the recommendations made in the psychiatric report, the unit commander submitted his recommendation that the applicant be considered for discharge from the Army for unsuitability under the provision of AR 625-212. The applicant was discharged under honorable conditions on 1 April 1969, in the rank of Specialist Four, pay grade E-4, under the provisions of AR 635-212 for unsuitability based on a character and behavior disorder. There is no indication in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087385C070212
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show the street address of his Home of Record (HOR) as "12542" instead of "1254." The applicant's DD Form 214 shows his rank as MSG. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement or discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087386C070212
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: He was appointed to the rank of master sergeant and was awarded MOS 11B502S.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087388C070212
The records pertaining to this case were provided by the applicant with his application. On 27 September 2001, a memorandum was dispatched to the applicant notifying him that he was being recommended for charges of financial liability to the United States Government in the amount of $2,573.00, for the loss of the computer. The Board also finds, in the absence of evidence as to the computer's condition, that the reasonable approach to determining the costs to the applicant should be to take...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087403C070212
APPLICANT STATES : In effect, that prior to his consideration by the 2001 Reserve Officer Federal Recognition Board in which he was to be considered for promotion from the rank of first lieutenant (1LT) to captain (CPT), he submitted a request for appointment as a warrant officer in order to avoid being passed over for promotion to CPT due to not having met the educational requirements for promotion. Army Regulation 135-175 serves as the authority for the discharge of National Guard and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087408C070212
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show that he was promoted to pay grade E-4. He was promoted to pay grade E-3 on 8 August 1978. If his first sergeant recommended him for promotion a year before the accident which resulted in his transfer to the Retired Reserve, the recommendation would have had to been for promotion to pay grade E-3, not E-4.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087412C070212
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 | 2003087417C070212
The applicant requests, in effect, that all his records, to include his DD Form 214, Report of Separation from Active Duty, and his NGB Form 22, National Guard Bureau Report of Separation and Record of Service, be corrected to show his correct social security account number. There is no evidence in the applicant's service personnel records that he reported, to military personnel officials, while he served in the Texas Army National Guard or on active duty for training, that the social...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087418C070212
The applicant states that he was selected for promotion to the rank of major by a Department of the Army Standby Advisory Board (STAB) and was informed that his DOR would be 25 June 2000. He further states that when he inquired about his DOR, USAR officials stated that they could not change it because he was a member of the NJARNG. Paragraph (a) states, in pertinent part, that officers shall be placed in the promotion zone and shall be considered for promotion to the next higher grade by a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087419C070212
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. Although there are no military medical records available that show the applicant was wounded and treated for wounds as a result of enemy action, the entries pertaining to wounds received in Korea on 12 May 1951 appear sufficient to authorize an award of the Purple Heart. The Board determined that the evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087420C070212
There is no evidence in the applicant’s service personnel records that he was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. The applicant's service personnel records show that he participated in two campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam. However, evidence of record shows the applicant participated in two campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which are not correctly shown by award of two bronze service stars for wear on his Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087421C070212
The applicant's service personnel records show the applicant participated in one campaign during his assignment in Vietnam. 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 awarding the applicant the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087422C070212
The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. There were no medical records available to the Board and no other evidence confirming that the applicant was wounded in action, beyond the unit historical report. 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 | 2003087425C070212
On 11 June 1980 the applicant's commanding officer recommended to the separation authority that the applicant be eliminated from the Army for unsuitability. A member separated for unsuitability will receive a general or honorable discharge characterization of service as warranted by his military record. The medical evidence of record indicates that the applicant was medically fit for retention at the time of his separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087427C070212
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 Board considered the following evidence: EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087430C070212
The applicant requests, in effect, that the records of her deceased spouse, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he completed 20 qualifying years of service for a non-Regular retirement and that she be entitled to receive a Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) annuity. Therefore, the Board concludes that it would be equitable to correct his records to show he completed a full 20 qualifying years for retired pay. a. redistributing the FSM's excess retirement points...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087433C070212
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 | 2003087434C070212
Subparagraph c deals with an officer whose service is characterized as having been Under Other Than Honorable Conditions characterization of service. A discharge certificate will not be issued." Subparagraph f provides that "…No formal discharge certificate will be issued when the officer is…(2) Dismissed as a result of sentence of court-martial.…(5) Separated with a Dishonorable discharge (applies only to a warrant officer who does not hold a commission).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087436C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. There is no evidence of record that shows that the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board’s 15-year statute of limitations. He was discharged as a result of his conviction by civil authorities for committing the act of forgery on three separate occasions and considering his numerous acts of misconduct,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087437C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 17 June 1992, the Army Discharge Review Board determined that the applicant's discharge was proper and equitable and denied his request for an upgrade of his discharge. However, records show he received an Article 15, a Bar to Reenlistment, a summary court-martial, and had been counseled several times during his military career.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087439C070212
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 2 August 1966, the separation authority approved the recommendation for separation and directed that the applicant be discharged from the military service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 for unfitness due frequent incidents of discreditable nature with civil or military authorities. Accordingly, the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087450C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, correction of his military records to show that he was discharged from the Regular Army instead of the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) on 12 April 1966. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087457C070212
The applicant states that her [enlistment] contract indicates that all her college loans would be repaid, including her Gate and signature loans; however, this was not the case. • A copy of her 15 November 2002 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), and a copy of reassignment orders directing her discharge on that date because of her physical disability. • Copy of a Gate student loan application and multi-disbursement notes.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087461C070212
The applicant provides NGB Orders 260-1 dated 17 September 2002; a 3 February 2003 memorandum from the Chief of Staff, NGB to the applicant, subject: Request for Special Leave Accrual; an undated memorandum from the applicant to NGB, subject: Request for Amendment of Separation Orders to Allow Use of Leave (applicant and his social security number); a 24 January 2003 memorandum from the U. S. Total Army Personnel Command (PERSCOM) to the applicant, subject: Request for Special Leave Accrual;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087463C070212
APPLICANT STATES : That there are orders in his OMPF awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (Fifth Award), dated 8 April 1999. In a 6 April 1998 memorandum from the commander of HHC, 27th Engineer Battalion at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, the applicant was informed of the commander's intention to disqualify him for award of the Good Conduct Medal for the period October 1994 to October 1997. The evidence of record shows the applicant completed qualifying service of three years for award of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087464C070212
The applicant requests that the DA Form 1059 (Service School Academic Evaluation Report (AER)), dated 19 October 2000, [herein identified as the "contested AER"] be removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The evidence of record shows the applicant was promoted to the rank of staff sergeant effective 19 December 2001. That so much of the application as it relates to complete removal of the contested AER be denied.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087465C070212
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 evidence of record confirms that the results of a CID investigation provided a sufficient legal basis for the subjects to be titled.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087471C070212
The applicant states that he did not request an early discharge and the Army discharged him 10 days early, which is preventing him from receiving credit for a year of creditable service and receiving his 20-year letter, without having to serve an additional year in the United States Army Reserve (USAR). In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as recommended below. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087472C070212
The applicant completed the required military and civilian education for promotion prior to being promoted to captain and prior to his promotion eligibility date, the date he 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 would be advised they could seek...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087473C070212
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 | 2003087476C070212
The Board considered the following evidence: APPLICANT STATES : That he was denied his correct date of rank because no security clearance was on file for him as of his promotion eligibility date. A Memorandum for Record from the Chief, Military Personnel Actions Branch, U. S. Army Reserve Personnel Command (AR-PERSCOM) dated 1 February 2002 indicated the applicant did not meet all requirements for promotion at the time of his promotion eligibility date of 21 September 2001 and he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087479C070212
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show he was reinstated on active duty in 1990; promoted to major in 1991; non-selected for promotion by the Active Component lieutenant colonel promotion board under the fiscal year (FY) 1995 criteria; requested early retirement in 1996; and placed on the Retired List 1 March 1996. He was considered but nonselected for promotion to lieutenant colonel by a Reserve Component promotion board under the selection criteria for FY 1998, FY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087480C070212
Based on the information presented, he recommended that the applicant's request be approved and his records be considered by an SSB. The Board notes that the Chief, Office of Promotions, is the approving authority for granting all requests for exception to non-statutory promotion requirements and referral for SSB action when that office has determined that a material error caused the non-selection of an officer by a promotion board under past and current criteria. That all of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087483C070212
This medal was awarded by the Government of Vietnam to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam during the period 1 March 1961 through 28 March 1973. Individuals who had qualified for award of the Vietnam Service Medal or the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and were evacuated prior to completing six months of service due to wounds resulting from hostile action were entitled to award of the Vietnam Campaign Medal. The applicant’s DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087486C070212
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. A separation document issued on 2 August 1946 indicates the applicant was honorably discharged for the “convenience of the Government.” That document, which was authenticated by the applicant, does not reflect...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087490C070212
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 an honorable or a general discharge. APPLICANT STATES : That he went absent without leave (AWOL) for pertinent reasons.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087495C070212
He states that he recently received copies of his service medical records from the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Board notes that the applicant's name was not among those listed as combat casualties during the Vietnam War, the wound was not recorded on his Department of the Army Form 20, and the applicant failed to mention treatment for a combat wound on his separation physical examination and on his initial claim for disability from the Department of Veterans Affairs. The applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087497C070212
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 | 2003087501C070212
The applicant requests reconsideration of his previous application to correct his military records by correcting his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show completion of the Combat Lifesaver Course; two temporary duty assignments in Egypt and Kuwait; and two awards of the Army Commendation Medal (correctly known as the Army Commendation Medal (First Oak Leaf Cluster)). The Board considered the applicant's requests to have his DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087505C070212
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 : Reconsideration of his request to correct item 10 on his DA Form 199 (Physical Evaluation Board Proceedings) to show that his disability resulted from an injury or disease received in the line of duty as a direct result of armed conflict. The 10 July 1973 version of the VA Presumptions/Approved Codes listing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087515C070212
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 award of the Vietnam Service Medal. In a 29 September 2003 letter, the applicant was advised to submit a written request to the ABCMR to indicate whether he would prefer to keep the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal or to request the Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087518C070212
The applicant’s military records were not available to the Board for review. Lacking any derogatory information on file that would have disqualified him from receiving the AGCM, or of a specific disqualification from any of his active duty unit commanders, the Board concludes that the applicant is entitled to the first award of the AGCM for his qualifying period of honorable active duty service from 27 November 1951 through 18 November 1953. The Board notes the applicant’s request that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087519C070212
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that he be awarded the Korean Defense Service Medal (KDSM), United Nations Service Medal (UNSM), Korean Service Medal (KSM), and the second award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: The Board also reviewed the applicant’s record to determine if he was entitled to any awards based on his service in Korea.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087522C070212
The applicant requests that his records be corrected by showing he was awarded the Purple Heart. The applicant’s military records show that he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 11 February 1967, for a period of two years. A review of Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 notes that the applicant’s unit (1 st Battalion, 5 th Cavalry, 1 st Cavalry Division) was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm, and participated in two designated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087527C070212
The applicant’s military records show that the applicant was inducted into the Army of the United States on 20 March 1968. This document shows that the unit the applicant served with, the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for the period from 1 May 1969 through 15 February 1970 by Department of the Army General Order Number 50, dated 1971. The applicant's DD Form 214 does not show this award as an authorized award...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087528C070212
The applicant's military records show he was appointed in the Reserve, Medical Services Corps (MSC), as a 1LT effective 17 April 2002 with prior enlisted service (1984 to 1988). Army Regulation 135-101, also specifies that 4 years credit will be given for a doctorate level degree in Psychology. The applicant was appropriately appointed as a 1LT based on the award of 4 years credit for his doctorate degree.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087530C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He was discharged on 11 March 1966 for unsuitability with a general discharge. DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record and applicable law and regulations, it is concluded:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087531C070212
The applicant requests that the date of his Federal recognition be corrected to show he was granted Federal recognition on 24 January 2001. The applicant states that he was approved for and granted Federal recognition on 24 January 2001. The applicant provides his initial appointment order in the Army National Guard (ARNG); his oath of office as a National Guard officer; a DA Form 1059 (Service School Academic Evaluation Report); a Tennessee ARNG (TNARNG), Office of the Senior Army Adviser...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087533C070212
The applicant requests correction to his promotion effective date and date of rank for major. He was promoted to major with a promotion effective date and date of rank of 3 January 2000. The Chief, Special Actions Branch, Office of Promotions, Reserve Components, Total Army Personnel Command, expressed the opinion that the officer was promoted to captain on 20 May 1992 and promotion to major required 7 years time in grade; therefore, his promotion eligibility date was 19 May 1999.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087534C070212
APPLICANT STATES : That he was on the promotion list in both 1998 and 1999 and in both instances he was not promoted. The applicant was third on the list. It is noted that the SFC Da___, who ranked just below the applicant on the 1998 MSG promotion list, did not appear on the 1999 MSG promotion list; however, there is no evidence to show that SFC Da___ was promoted into a position that the applicant otherwise qualified for, thereby depriving the applicant of an opportunity for promotion.