ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088016C070403
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 | 2003088017C070403
Counsel for the applicant echoes the applicant's request and in addition asks that the Vietnam Service Medal also be awarded and added to the applicant's DD Form 214. The applicant's DD Form 214 does not show this unit award as an authorized award. a. awarding the applicant the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm; and 2 Overseas Service Bars and adding these awards to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088018C070403
He was on active duty with Tank Company, 180th Infantry Regiment of the 45th Infantry Division, a National Guard organization, during the Korean War. Once the Korean War Service Medal has been authorized by the Department of the Air Force, the applicant may apply to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records to add this foreign award to his DD Form 214. 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 | 2003088019C070403
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. There are no orders in the applicant’s service personnel records which show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that he was awarded the first award of the Good Conduct Medal for the period 4 December 1962 to 19 November 1964 and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088020C070403
However, evidence of record shows the applicant participated in four campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which are not correctly shown by award of four bronze service stars 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 8 February 1968 through 6 February 1970. That the DD Form 214 of the applicant be corrected to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088023C070403
The applicant requests, in effect, that the records of her deceased spouse, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he elected to participate in the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) for spouse and children coverage, full base amount, option C and applied for retired pay. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief. a. showing that the FSM applied for retired pay by completing a DD Form 2656 on 1 July 1998...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088024C070403
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. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088025C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: On 22 January 1982, the applicant's commander at the Retraining Brigade submitted a recommendation to discharge the applicant from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for misconduct due to frequent involvement in incidents of a discreditable nature with military authorities.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088026C070403
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. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: On 14 May 1986, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant’s request for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088031C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. 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 submit a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. On 3 January 1997, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the applicant’s request for an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088034C070403
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 December 2003 DOCKET NUMBER: AR2003088034 Records show the applicant should have discovered the error or injustice now under consideration on 7 January 1969; therefore, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error or injustice expired on 6. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088042C070403
The regulation specifies that completion 50% of the CGSC is required for promotion to lieutenant colonel on or before the convening date of the respective board. However, based on the fact that the applicant had not completed her military education by the convening dates of the 2000 and 2001 promotion boards, she was not qualified for promotion. The requirement for completion of 50% of the CGSC is a long-standing requirement for promotion to lieutenant colonel and there is no regularity...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088046C070212
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. He was selected by the 1995 RCSB that had a presidential approval date of 16 February 1996 and he would have been entitled to promotion after his assignment to a captain's position and 3 months from the date his promotion packet was received at the NGB for extension of Federal Recognition. As a result, the Board recommends that all of the Puerto Rico Army National Guard records, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088049C070403
Based on the adjusted date of rank, and 6 years time in grade requirement, the applicant’s promotion eligibility date (PED) to CW3 was 5 November 2001. The applicant’s This regulation specifies that promotion reconsideration by a promotion advisory board for all commissioned warrant officers may only be based on erroneous non-consideration or material error, which existed in the records at the time of consideration.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088051C070403
The current regulation requires that an officer take and pass the APFT prior to being promoted; however, the regulation in effect at the time the applicant was eligible for promotion is silent in this regard. Over three years later his clearance was granted and he was finally promoted to first lieutenant. Further, it would appear to this Board that if the applicant was granted a clearance in 2000, then he would also have been eligible and would have been granted a clearance prior to his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088053C070403
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: It states, in pertinent part, that the PH is authorized to members who are wounded in action. The evidence of record while showing that the applicant was hospitalized while serving in the RVN, gives no indication that he was hospitalized as a result of being wounded or injured as a result of enemy action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088057C070403
The applicant states that he never received his DD Form 214. However, for soldiers who have previously reenlisted without being issued a DD Form 214 and are separated with any characterization of service except “Honorable,” then “Continuous Honorable Active Service From” (first day of service for which DD Form 214 was not issued) Until” (date before commencement of current enlistment) will be entered. That a DD Form 214 be prepared to record the applicant's service in the Army with a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088058C070403
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show award of the Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM). The applicant's records contain a DD Form 214 covering the applicant's service from 29 May 1990 through 24 September 1994. The Board also determined that the applicant's DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his service in Southwest Asia.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088061C070403
The applicant’s military records show that the applicant enlisted in the Army for three years on 30 June 1969. His DD Form 214 shows awards of the Vietnam Service Medal and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 device. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the individual concerned was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with rifle bar, the Vietnam Service Medal with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088063C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The separation authority approved the applicant’s request for discharge for the good of the service on 17 June 1977 and directed issuance of a UOTHC discharge. However, the evidence of record shows that during a CID investigation, the applicant provided a written statement in which he admitted to the theft of a stolen vehicle.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088068C070403
There are no orders in the applicant’s personnel records which show that he was awarded the CIB or Purple Heart. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief and to excuse failure to timely file. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that he was awarded the Purple Heart effective 4 October 1970, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Republic of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088069C070403
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows that that she entered active duty on 26 September 1986 and that she served until she was honorably separated by reason of a locally-imposed bar to reenlistment on 28 July 1988. She had completed 1 year, 9 months and 14 days of active military service. Records show the applicant should have discovered the error or injustice now under consideration on 28 July 1988; therefore, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088070C070403
Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides, in pertinent part, that the National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service for any period between 27 July 1950 through 27 July 1954, 1 January 1961 through 14 August 1974, 2 August 1990 through 30 November 1995 and 11 September 2001 to a date to be determined. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088072C070403
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, also provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088074C070403
These soldiers must have voluntarily enlisted in the Regular Army, Army National Guard, or United States Army Reserve, and still in either basic combat training or advanced individual training, and could not have completed no more than 179 days active duty or initial active duty for training on their current enlistment by the date of discharge. However, the applicant’s medical records were not available to the Board, and the applicant’s MPRJ contained no medical treatment records or other...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088076C070403
Records show the applicant should have discovered the error or injustice now under consideration on 28 January 1972; therefore, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error or injustice expired on 28 January 1975. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative error which does not require action by the Board. The Board determined that administrative error in the records of the individual should be corrected.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088077C070403
The medical condition (disability) that was diagnosed in her service records show a diagnosis of "chronic fatigue" on 2 November 1981 which is not reflected on her discharge. However, no one informed her that these physical effects would increase while she was in the service. It states, in pertinent part, that documents that form a basis for the separation, which includes counseling statements, will be filed in the local MPRJ.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088078C070403
The applicant states, in a self-authored statement, that based on his service record his discharge should show that he was separated honorably and not for unsatisfactory performance. He indicated that a discharge would be appropriate. Today enlisted Soldiers who do fail to comply with the Army’s weight control program are administratively separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 18 (Failure to Meet Body Fat Standards) and item 28 (narrative reason for separation)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088088C070403
If retired pay has been waived, the member is billed for the premiums. It would be equitable to now correct the applicant's records to show he requested to withdraw from the SBP on 15 January 2001 and that his request was received by the appropriate office in sufficient time to make his termination effective 1 February 2001. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the applicant requested to withdraw from the SBP on 15 January 2001...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088090C070403
The Board considered the following evidence: The record shows that the applicant was credited with 2 years' credit for having a Master's Degree and 1 year for his specialized training, for a total of 3 years' constructive credit. AR 135-101 provides that an individual with between 3 and 7 years of constructive credit will be appointed in the rank of 1LT.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088093C070403
Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-1 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) indicates that the 6th Armored Infantry Regiment was cited for award of the Distinguished Unit Citation for the period 13 December 1943 to 12 January 1944 by War Department General Order 64-47. The evidence of record shows that the applicant suffered from trench foot during World War II and was hospitalized for 32 days. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088095C070403
I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The applicant requests that his rank be shown as a “buck sergeant” and that his discharge records be corrected to show all of his authorized awards and decorations. That he be issued a correction to his discharge document listing all of his awards and decorations as follows: the Bronze Star Medal, the Purple...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088096C070403
I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The applicant requests that his military records be corrected to show that he served 2 years on active duty. It would be equitable to now show the applicant was placed on 2 days excess leave, was separated on 26 July 1964, and to amend his DD Form 214 to show he separated on 26 July 1964 after completing 2...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088098C070403
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. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088100C070403
The applicant states that he entered active duty on "18 May 1974" and served continuously until being discharged on 16 December 1991. The Board notes that the applicant was issued a DD Form 214, with an ending date of 16 December 1991, which shows he entered active duty on 30 May 1979. The evidence of record confirms the applicant was never issued a DD Form 214 for any period of his active duty service between 17 May 1974 and 29 May 1979.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088108C070403
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. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088113C070403
APPLICANT REQUESTS: The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart as a result of wounds sustained in combat in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN). The Board noted the absence of any unit awards in the applicant’s service records. This document shows the unit to which the applicant was assigned, was cited for award of the Presidential Unit Citation for actions on 16 March 1966 by Department of the Army General Orders Number 40, dated 1967; the Meritorious Unit Commendation for actions during...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088114C070403
The applicant requests that his report of separation (WD AGO Form 53-55) be corrected to reflect his correct date of birth (DOB) and that his specialty be changed from cook to artilleryman. At the time of his discharge, his WD AGO Form 53-55 was prepared to reflect that his DOB was 20 May 1920 and that his military occupational specialty (MOS) was that of a cook. In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as recommended below.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088119C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a more favorable discharge. On 10 July 1975, the applicant acknowledged that he had been advised that he was being recommended for separation from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206, due to his conviction by civil authorities.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088120C070403
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: A BCD was included in the sentences that resulted from both these court-martial convictions. The Board carefully considered the applicant’s entire record of service and found it was not sufficiently meritorious to warrant clemency given the seriousness of the offenses for which he was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088126C070403
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. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-9a(2), provided for the administrative separation of individuals who were not medically qualified under procurement...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088127C070403
The applicant requests, in effect, that his Major General (MG) date of rank (DOR) be changed from 31 July 2002 to 29 June 2001. He states that as a result of an administrative oversight, he was informed that he had to be in the active Reserve for one year before he could be considered for promotion to MG. As confirmed by GOMO officials, a recent change to the law at the time allowed for the applicant’s promotion consideration while he was in an inactive Reserve status and he was denied...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088131C070403
The unit commander recommended that the applicant be separated based on the EPSBD results in Item 25 (Action by Unit Commander) of the DA Form 4707. The statement from the 94th RSC sergeant confirms that the applicant was processed for enlistment in the United States Army Reserve (USAR) in 1996, but was denied due to medical reasons. The evidence further confirms that although he had the option to disagree with the EPSBD findings and recommendations and/or to request retention on active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088142C070403
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: The applicant's personnel records contain a DA Form 268 (Report to Suspend Favorable Personnel Actions (Flag)) dated 24 January 1987 which shows a flag was initiated against him on 24 January 1987 and he was entered into the Weight Control Program. The evidence of record shows the applicant was flagged on 24 January 1987 and placed on the Weight Control Program.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088145C070403
An 11 April 2001 counseling form states that the applicant had been barred from reenlistment due to the misuse of his government credit card and indebtedness. Army Regulation 601-280, paragraph 8-5 b, states, in pertinent part that a soldier will be “flagged” upon initiation of the bar to reenlistment and the “FLAG” will continue upon approval of the BAR, thru any appeal process, until the BAR is lifted. The applicant’s bar to reenlistment, “flagging” action, and disenrollment from the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088146C070403
The applicant's personnel records contain a DA Form 4836 (Oath of Extension of Enlistment or Reenlistment) dated 5 April 2001. In a telephone conversation on 29 January 2004 with the 6th Brigade, 84th Division, the staff of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records was informed that the applicant did not meet reenlistment criteria (APFT failure), she had less than 18 years of qualifying service as of October 2002, and she was flagged for [not meeting] body fat [standards]. When...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088147C070403
The applicant’s military records show that as part of a scholarship enlistment in the ROTC, the applicant, on 9 November 1998, signed a DA Form 597-3 (Army Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Scholarship Cadet Contract), which is an agreement between the Army and a potential ROTC cadet. Paragraph 7d states that if the cadet were disenrolled from the ROTC Program for any reason, the Secretary of the Army could order the cadet to reimburse the United States the dollar amount plus...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088149C070403
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. On 22 December 2000, the applicant received a full and unconditional Presidential pardon for his special court-martial conviction while serving in the United States Army. Notwithstanding there being insufficient evidence to set-aside the applicant’s SPCM conviction, the Board does find it would serve the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088150C070403
This version of the regulation that came into effect 1 July 1947, the month after the applicant’s discharge, did authorize the issue of either a GD or UD for separation for unfitness (undesirable habits or traits of character). The Board notes the applicant’s contention that in order to be fair, the Board must grant him an honorable discharge based on the facts of his case being similar to case which resulted in the Board recommending an upgrade of a UD to a GD. However, the Board further...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088151C070403
He claims that he initially entered the Reserves and he was motivated while serving on his initial active duty for training (IADT). EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: On 10 October 1979, the applicant was notified by his unit commander of the intent to initiate action to separate him from the Army under the provisions of chapter 13, Army Regulation 635-200, for unsuitability.