ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087877C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 19 February 1981, the approval authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of chapter 10, AR 635-200 and directed that he be separated with a UOTHC discharge in pay grade E-1. Although an honorable or general discharge was authorized, a UOTHC discharge was considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087878C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The commander cited an August 1973 Department of the Army Message, subject: Evaluation and Discharge of Enlistees Before 180 Active Duty Days, commonly referred to as the Trainee Discharge Program. There is no evidence in the applicant's separation action that indicates the applicant was having any medical problems, which precluded completion of training.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087883C070212
The applicant provided a copy of his VA Rating Decision, dated 1 November 1994, which shows that he was granted 20 percent for a service-connected disability for mouth injury, mid lower lip. The applicant’s medical records are unavailable for review by this Board. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative error which does not require action by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087885C070212
He also provides a DVA Rating Decision, dated 26 July 2002; DVA documentation; limited service medical records; and numerous DVA medical records. Army Regulation 635-40 governs the evaluation for physical fitness of soldiers who may be unfit to perform their military duties because of physical disability. The Army must find that a service member is physically unfit to reasonably perform his or her duties and assign an appropriate disability rating before he or she can be medically retired...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087886C070212
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows that he enlisted in the Army for three years on 9 April 1951, served in Korea during the Korean War, and was awarded the Combat Infantryman's Badge, the Korean Service Medal with two bronze service stars, the United Nations Service Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087890C070212
The applicant requests that her record be corrected to show that she was transferred to the Retired Reserve instead of being discharged. The applicant’s military records show that she enlisted in the Army Reserves in 1978 and has served continuously with the Army Reserves until her discharge in January 2003. The applicant's Reserve command discharged her because she was well past her ETS, and they did not have the necessary documents from her requesting transfer to the Retired Reserves.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087893C070212
The applicant provides: The applicant's records contains an advisory opinion from the Chief, Transitions and Separations Branch, AR-PERSCOM, dated 2 June 2003, which states, in essence, that the applicant was honorably discharged from the USAR effective 1 April 2003, per Letter Order Number D-03-312931, dated 26 March 2003. On 30 January 2004, AR-PERSCOM informed the staff of the Board that the applicant was denied selection for promotion to Lieutenant Colonel in 2002 due to civilian...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087897C070212
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: Chapter 10 of that regulation provides, in pertinent part, that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge may at any time after the charges have been preferred, submit a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087899C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That her records be corrected by upgrading her discharge, and by changing her RE-code to allow her reenlistment. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087903C070212
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant provides: a. Counsel adds that the applicant's commander recommended him for a GD when an under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge is considered normal in order to deprive applicant the opportunity to have his case heard by an impartial board of officers from outside his direct chain of command.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087906C070212
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. Therefore, he is entitled to award of the Bronze Star Medal (based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge) and correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 to show this medal. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the applicant was awarded the Bronze Star...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087910C070212
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. He goes on to state that he completed his training and was transferred to Germany.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087915C070212
I certify that hereinafter is recorded the record of consideration of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087917C070212
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to reflect award of the Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal with "V" device, and a Bronze Star Medal. There is no evidence, in available records, which confirms that the applicant was wounded in action. In the absence of orders, or evidence to the contrary, the Board accepts the applicant’s award certificate as authentication of entitlement to the Bronze Star Medal for heroism and, in the interest of justice, concludes it would be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087925C070212
The applicant requests that Item 7b of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty) for the period 15 November 1999 through 26 February 2002 be changed from "ISLAND VA 24315" to "BLAND VA 24315," and that Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) be corrected, in effect, to show all awards to which he is entitled. The applicant also requests, in effect, that Item 25 (Separation Authority); Item 26 (Separation Code),...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087927C070212
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 that his DD Form 214 does not show that he received the Good Conduct Medal. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the applicant was awarded the Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087928C070212
The DD Form 214 issued the applicant further shows that he was awarded the Korean Service Medal with one bronze service star, the United Nations Service Medal, the Army of Occupation Medal with Japan Clasp, and the Combat Infantryman Badge. 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. There is no official evidence upon which to base addition...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087930C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. His records indicated he had not completed the required civilian or military education by the date the board convened (6 March 2001). 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 | 2003087931C070212
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 were not available to the Board for review. A United States Government Office Memorandum, dated 14 June 1946, issued by an adjudicator working the applicant’s request for a service connected disability confirms that the applicant was separated from the Army UOTHC based on his civil conviction by the State of Colorado...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087935C070212
He states that his records show that he was awarded the Pathfinder Badge but it is not recorded on his DD Form 214. The regulation authorized award of the Pathfinder Badge upon completion of 90 days of on-the-job training. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing his awards also include the Good Conduct Medal, the Pathfinder Badge, the Expert Badge with Machinegun Bar, and the Republic of Vietnam (RVN)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087936C070212
He also contends that he has 17 years of qualifying active and reserve component service and that he served in the Puerto Rico Army National Guard until his involuntary discharge. In 1995, the Office of The Judge Advocate General provided a legal opinion to the National Guard Bureau, opining that Title 10, U.S. Code, section 12731a(a)(1) extended the Early Reserve Retirement Eligibility for Disabled Members to soldiers who attained 15 years of retirement eligibility after 1 October 1991...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087937C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and to add a remark that he participated in Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm. The applicant was an infantryman, assigned to an infantry company in Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Storm; however, there...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087938C070212
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that her discharge be voided, that her records be corrected to show she remained in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR), and that she be allowed to serve in an active status in the Ohio Army National Guard (ARNG). The evidence of record shows the applicant was transferred to the IRR upon her separation from the ARNG in February 1996 and was promoted to first lieutenant while in the IRR. The evidence of record shows the IRR was realigned around January 1998 and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087939C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. His record does not indicate the basis for the confinement. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087941C070212
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, that his general, under honorable conditions discharge (GD) be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD), and that his separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected to add the Purple Heart (PH) to the list of authorized awards. The evidence of record confirms that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087942C070212
On 22 July 1975, the separation authority approved separation with a UD. He had completed 1 year, 2 months and 8 days of active military service. Carl W. S. Chun Director, Army Board for Correction of Military RecordsINDEXCASE IDAR2003087942SUFFIXRECONDATE BOARDED20031104TYPE OF DISCHARGE(UD)DATE OF DISCHARGE19750724DISCHARGE AUTHORITYAR635-200, Chap 13DISCHARGE REASONA51.00BOARD DECISION(DENY)REVIEW AUTHORITYISSUES 1.144.50002.3.4.5.6.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087943C070212
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. 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. Therefore, the applicant's DD Form 214 should be corrected to show these unit awards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087944C070212
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 | 2003087945C070212
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant was assigned a separation code of JBK and an RE code of RE-3 at the time of separation because he was not eligible to reenlist without a waiver due to the Declination of Continued Service Statement that he signed. 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 | 2003087946C070212
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. Based on the evidence in this case, the applicant is entitled to correction of his records to show his place of birth as Hazleton, PA and his date of birth as 21 January 1941. 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 | 2003087948C070212
The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board. When the Korean War Service Medal is 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 unit award to his DD Form 214. The applicant is entitled to award of the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation, the Meritorious Unit Commendation, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087969C070212
APPLICANT STATES : In effect, he held the rank and pay grade of first sergeant/E-8 in the Army National Guard (ARNG) from 13 July 1989 through the date of his discharge from that component on 15 November 1993, and no administrative reduction orders were ever published when he was transferred to a Troop Program Unit (TPU) in the United States Army Reserve (USAR). He states that he never reenlisted in the USAR as an E-7 and this mobilization was a transfer action based on a written request...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087970C070212
On 5 July 1995, the applicant's spouse signed in section VII concurring with his election to decline to participate in the SBP. Public Law 99-145, enacted 8 November 1986, required a spouse’s written concurrence for a retiring member’s election that provides less than the maximum spouse coverage. At that time the Government erred by not having the applicant sign the DD Form 2656.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087976C070212
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's commanding officer directed that the record of punishment be placed in the restricted fiche of his OMPF. The applicant's OMPF shows that the records of both Article 15 punishments are in his restricted fiche, and that the record of the punishment that he received on 4 November 1986 is also in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087977C070212
The applicant states that he was promoted to major effective 3 January 2000, but his promotion eligibility date (PED) was 31 July 1998. He was promoted to major with a promotion effective date and date of rank of 3 January 2000. ROPMA was implemented on 1 October 1996, and it established that the MTIG for a captain is 7 years, and that an officer selected for promotion to major the first time he/she is considered will be promoted on or before the date that he/she completes the MTIG.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087978C070212
There is no evidence, and the applicant has provided none, that he was given the authority to make a DITY move and that he was provided a DD Form 2278, Application for Do-It-Yourself Move and Counseling Checklist, before moving his dependent and household good to the vicinity of Fort Gordon, Georgia. Since the sentence was set aside by the US Court of Military Appeals and all rights, privileges, and property of which he had been deprived by virtue of the findings of guilty, and the sentence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087979C070212
He successfully completed his tour as a drill sergeant at Fort Benning, Georgia and he has continued superior duty performance as evidence by the eight Non-Commissioned Officer Evaluation Reports (NCOERs) he submitted with his application. On the same date, the applicant's unit commander recommended that the LOR be filed in the applicant's OMPF. The applicant successfully completed his tour as a drill sergeant without further incident; the QMP bar to reenlistment has been removed; and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087980C070212
The applicant provides the following documents in support of his application: 22 April 2002 counseling statement from his detachment sergeant; 22 April 2002, Report to Suspend Favorable Personnel Actions (FLAG-DA Form 268), DA Form ; 2 July 2002 memorandum from his unit commander requesting that he be removed from the promotion standing list; 11 July 2002 promotions branch memorandum that officially removed him from the promotion list; 9 October 2002 Christian County Court, Kentucky document...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087985C070212
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 | 2003087986C070212
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 | 2003087987C070212
The evidence of record shows that, at approximately 1315 hours on 13 June 2002, the applicant the driver of a GOV and was attempting to pass a semi-truck on a rain-soaked, two-lane highway when he was involved in a collision with a minivan. It states that the surveying officer's findings and recommendation, and the approving authority's actions in finding that the applicant violated a particular duty involving the care of the GOV are correct in law and fact. Chapter 13 of Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087988C070212
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 considered the following evidence: Inasmuch as he has provided the Board a copy of his diploma and jump record to substantiate his claim, the Board finds that the orders dated 29 November 2001 are the only valid orders awarding him the Parachutist Badge and that the orders dated 12 March and 19 March...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087989C070212
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's records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087990C070212
While the applicant submits copies of her promissory notes which are stamped by her Army Guidance Counselor and dated 29 February 2000, these promissory notes are not contained in her military records. This would indicate that the guidance counselor did not have the applicant’s promissory notes on the date of her enlistment into the Regular Army. It is noted that the applicant received a $17,000.00 cash bonus and had $16,600.00 in student loans paid under the LRP, for a total of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087991C070212
The applicant requests that his records be corrected by expunging US Total Army Personnel Command (PERSCOM) Order No. The applicant was advised on 28 March 2003 that his name had been reinstated to the Promotion Selection List and that promotion orders would be published in the next Promotion Orders Booklet. The evidence of record shows the applicant was reinstated on the SFC Promotion Selection List and was subsequently promoted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003087992C070212
The applicant requests, in effect, that all of her education loans be declared qualifying for the Army Student Loan Repayment Program (LRP). The applicant's DA Form 3286-66 clearly specifies that loans payable under the LRP must be made, insured or guaranteed by one of two loan programs under the Higher Education Act prior to enlistment in the RA. The PERSCOM advisory opinion recommends that the applicant's request be denied.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088001C070212
The applicant requests, on two separate applications, that his general discharge be upgraded to honorable and that his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show all awards he may be entitled to including the Purple Heart and the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). 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. Evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088004C070212
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: Correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to reflect award of the Purple Heart. The applicant also signed two additional DD Forms 214, the first on 26 March 1970, and the second on 9 February 1971; neither of these forms indicate award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088005C070212
Evidence of record shows the applicant was enroute to Korea in March 1969, not in Vietnam. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant served in an infantry MOS or served in active ground combat while an assigned member of an infantry company in Vietnam. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing the applicant received the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 7 March 1970 in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088007C070212
The applicant's DD Form 214, in Block 24, shows that he was awarded the following: Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge, and the Bronze Star Medal. The applicant was present and participated in two campaigns during his tour of duty in the Republic of Vietnam; therefore, he is entitled to two bronze service stars to be awarded and...