ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088755C070403
On 26 September 1969, after consulting with counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. On 2 October 1969, the separation authority approved the applicant’s request for discharge and directed that he be furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged with an undesirable discharge on 8 October 1969 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088758C070403
The applicant provides nothing in support of his application, even though he entered in item 10 (In Support of this Application I Submit as Evidence the Following:), of the DD Form 149, Application for Correction of Military Record, "Copies of records from Army form DA-20." There are no orders in the applicant's service personnel records awarding him the Air Medal or the Aircraft Crewman Badge. The applicant's DD Form 214 does not show this award as an authorized award because it was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088759C070403
The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. Item 27 (decorations) on his Department of Defense Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States), which the applicant authenticated, indicates that he was awarded the Army of Occupation Medal with “Japan” clasp, the Combat Infantryman Badge, and the Korean Service Medal with three bronze service stars. In this case an award of the Silver Star would have been recorded in item 27 of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088760C070403
The applicant’s military records show that he was inducted into the Army on 10 January 1951, served in Korea during the Korean War with the 8th Cavalry Regiment. In this respect the applicant should be furnished the documents, to include the WD AGO Form 0707 and The Adjutant General letter order awarding him the Purple Heart; and all the correspondence recommending that he awarded the Bronze Star Medal with "V" device, and the 1st Cavalry Division General Orders effecting that award. That...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088765C070403
The MEB recommended the applicant be referred to a Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) and was considered mentally competent for pay and administrative board purposes. states that when a service member on the TDRL refuses or fails to report for a required periodic physical examination or to provide medical records, their disability retired pay may be terminated. If the member does not undergo a periodic physical examination after disability retired pay has been terminated, they will be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088768C070403
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: The Personnel Qualification Record (PQR-DA Form 2-1) prepared on the applicant on 10 March 1976, which he last reviewed and authenticated on 2 December 1976, shows, in Item 17 (Civilian Education and Military Schools), that he completed three years of high school at Kiwanhee High School in 1967. The instructions of Item 20 (Highest Education Level Successfully Completed) states the entry will include the education completed in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088769C070403
He claims that at the time of his discharge, his commander told him he was being medically discharged due to the Army’s neglect. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: Although the applicant was subsequently granted a VA disability rating for his service connected frostbite injury, because the VA grants disability under its own policies and procedures and unfitness for further military duty is not a criteria, an individual's medical condition, although not considered...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088770C070403
The applicant’s record shows that as of the date of his application to this Board, he was serving on active duty in the USAF. As confirmed in the USACC advisory opinion, the applicant failed to meet the Army Weight Control Program and Army Physical Fitness Training standards required by his Army ROTC contract. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant was accepted into an Army ROTC scholarship program and that he failed to satisfy the contractual requirements of this program.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088771C070403
The applicant provides his DA Form 3286-68 (Statement for Enlistment United States Army/Army Reserve Civilian Acquired Skills Enlistment Program); his advanced individual training (AIT) completion certificate; promotion orders dated 13 January 2003; a DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action) dated 6 February 2003; a memorandum dated 25 March 2003; orders dated 2 September 2003 revoking his January 2003 promotion orders; and promotion orders dated 2 September 2003. That office recommended...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088772C070403
On 6 February 2003, the Company A, 105th Military Intelligence Battalion commander requested the applicant's date of rank be backdated to 21 July 2002. Therefore, in accordance with the governing regulation, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request to correct his date of rank to 26 April 2002. The Board further determined that the evidence presented is insufficient to warrant a portion of the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088773C070403
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. It states, in pertinent part, that a bronze service star is authorized with this award for each campaign a member was credited with participating in while serving in the RVN. Department of the Army General Order Number 8, dated in 1974, authorized the award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation to all personnel assigned to the RVN from 8 February...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088774C070403
The applicant provides three Leave and Earnings Statements (LESs); Orders 4-1 dated 13 May 1983; an email from Mr. Ron G___; appointment orders dated 14 May 1983; his oath of office dated 14 May 1983; his enlistment agreement dated 1 September 1977; his Army Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) contract dated 1 September 1977; and a DA Form 1506 dated 28 February 2003. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief and to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088776C070403
The advanced individual training completion date is not the effective date of the accelerated promotion to E-5. Considering the commander's recommendation, the Board concludes that it would be equitable to adjust the applicant's E-5 date of rank and effective date to 16 March 2002. a. showing that the applicant was recommended for accelerated promotion to E-5 to be effective 16 March 2002 and that the promotion recommendation was processed in a timely manner; and
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088777C070403
Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records Exhibit B - Military Personnel Records (including advisory opinion, if any) The applicant’s military records show that he enlisted in the Regular Army on 28 June 2001 in pay grade E-4 for training in career management field 98X10, Electronic Warfare/Signal Intelligence, ACASP enlistment incentive. After supporting documents are rendered, his request should be honored provided the date of rank requested coincides with the date the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088778C070403
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. A neuropsychiatric...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088780C070403
The applicant requests correction of item 8a (Last Duty Assignment and Major Command) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Defense Intelligence Agency, Washington, D.C.; correction of item 12h (Effective Date of Pay Grade) to show 19 August 1988; and correction of item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) to show award of the Joint Meritorious Unit Award, the Joint Service Achievement Medal,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088781C070403
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show entitlement to Board Certification Pay (BCP) for the period 17 May 2000 to 28 February 2002. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was certified as a radiologist on 17 May 2000. Based on the advisory opinion from the OTSG, the applicant was eligible for BCP from 17 May 2000 to 28 February 2002, which he did not receive.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088782C070403
Paragraph 3-32 of Army Regulation 623-105 states in part, referred reports will be given to the rated officer by the senior rater for acknowledgment and comment before they are sent to Headquarters Department of the Army. Any report with a senior rater promotion potential evaluation of “Do not Promote” in Part VIIa or narrative comments to that effect from the senior rating official.Paragraph 1-15 of Army Regulation 623-105 provides that a rated officer may request a CI. d. The applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088788C070403
The DD Form 214 issued to the applicant on 31 May 1990, the date he was REFRAD for retirement, confirms that he held the rank and pay grade of LTC/0-5 on that date and that he had completed a total of 20 years, 2 months, and 23 days of active military service. The applicant’s request that he be advanced to the rank and pay grade of COL/0-6 on the Retired List because his active duty service and time on the Retired List now is greater than 30 years was carefully considered. BOARD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088791C070403
The applicant requests correction of item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Lapel Button, the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Grenade Bar, the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Automatic Rifle Bar, two awards of the Army Achievement Medal, and five certificates of achievement. There is no evidence of record,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088793C070403
The pamphlet indicates that the unit to which the FSM was assigned, Engineer Company, 187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team, did not receive combat assault participation credit for the airborne combat parachute jump at Munsan-ni, Korea, on 23 March 1951. The available service personnel record shows that the FSM is entitled to award of the Korean Service Medal, but does not show campaign credit for the periods the applicant served in Korea. Once the Korean War Service Medal has been...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088796C070403
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 general discharge. On 29 August 1972 the applicant's commander initiated action to administratively separate the applicant from active duty under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212, for unfitness.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088801C070403
The applicant states, in effect, that he was wounded and hospitalized but the Purple Heart was not listed on his discharge. A search of medical records available to the Board was conducted for any evidence showing that the applicant was wounded in action on 29 June 1943 as indicated by the applicant's eyewitness. Based on the special provisions of the awards regulation, the applicant is entitled to award to the Bronze Star Medal (Second Oak Leaf Cluster) based on award of the Combat...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088802C070403
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. Inasmuch as the applicant meets eligibility requirements for assignment to the Retired Reserve, it would be equitable and just to correct her military records by revoking her discharge of 18 April 1996, and assigning her to the Retired Reserve effective the same date. The Board determined that the evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088806C070403
The applicant requests that his award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) be added to his report of separation (DD Form 214). He remained at Fort Devens until he was honorably released from active duty (REFRAD) on 18 December 1970, due to the expiration of his term of service. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by awarding the individual concerned the RVNGC w/Palm Unit Citation, the RVNCAHM-FC Unit Citation and two bronze service stars for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088807C070403
The applicant states, in effect, that the FSM enrolled in the SBP for spouse coverage and that he continued to make payments for this benefit until the time of his death. The FSM and the applicant divorced on 7 March 2001. Although there is no evidence to show that either the FSM or the applicant requested that his SBP coverage be changed to former spouse coverage within the statutory one-year time limit, it appears that it was the FSM's intention to provide the SBP annuity to the applicant.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088810C070403
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. Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. There is no evidence available to indicate the applicant was wounded in November 1944, therefore, he is not authorized an additional award of the PH.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088812C070403
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device. There are no orders available to the Board which authorize award of the Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device to the applicant. The applicant was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show this decoration.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088816C070403
In support of his application, the applicant provided a copy of his DD Form 214, copies of two general orders, four awards certificates, and two citations, related to the awards that he requests be added to his separation document. Block 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal during...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088821C070403
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. APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, that she was awarded a ribbon for being on active duty during the Lybia (sic) Campaign and that the award is not included on her Certificate of Release or Discharge (DD Form 214).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088822C070403
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to reflect award of the Bronze Star Medal with "V" device and the Combat Infantryman Badge. There is no evidence he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge or a Bronze Star Medal with "V" device. In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as recommended below.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088823C070403
Paragraph 2-13 of the awards regulation contains guidance on award of the Vietnam Service Medal and it states, in pertinent part, that a bronze service star is authorized with this award for each campaign a member is credited with participating in while serving in the RVN. The evidence of record further shows that during his combat tour in the RVN, the applicant was serving in an infantry MOS with a qualifying infantry unit and participated with this unit while it was engaged in action...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088825C070403
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 military records are not available to the Board for review. The applicant was honorably discharged on 23 November 1945 in the grade of sergeant.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088829C070403
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. An under other than honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088830C070403
The applicant requests, in effect, that his separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected to show the Army Achievement Medal (AAM) (2 nd Oak Leaf Cluster). The applicant’s Enlisted Qualification Record (DA Form 20) confirms that he was assigned to Fort Drum, New York from 9 March 1985 to 10 October 1987, and that he was assigned to 10 th Supply & Transportation Battalion, 10 th Infantry Division performing duties in MOS 64C. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088832C070403
Public Law 98-94, dated 24 September 1983, established former spouse coverage for retired members. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant made a request to change his spouse's marital status to former spouse within one year of the divorce. Considering there is evidence to show it was the applicant's intent to provide SBP coverage for his former spouse, it would be equitable to correct his records to show he changed his SBP coverage to former spouse coverage.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088833C070403
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. Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant was convicted by a general court-martial of the above charges and was sentenced to a BCD, confinement at hard labor for 1 year, reduction in rank to private/E-1, and forfeiture of all pay and allowances.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088835C070403
Prior to the period of service under review, the applicant served honorably in the Regular Army (RA) from 25 June 1991-18 June 1998 when he was separated for immediate reenlistment. An RE code of RE-4 and a separation code of "KGH" apply to those individuals discharged under the provisions of chapter 16-5b, AR 635-200, as a result of a bar to reenlistment. Based upon the stated separation authority and narrative reason for separation, the applicant's separation code and RE code are correct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088840C070403
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 bad conduct discharge (BCD) be upgraded to honorable. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant’s conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations in effect at the time, and that his trial by court-martial was warranted by the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088845C070403
The applicant states that the former service member should have been awarded the Good Conduct Medal for his periods of service. The service member completed a qualifying period of service for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal on 5 May 1947. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by awarding the service member the Good Conduct Medal for the period 30 June 1944 to 5 May 1947, and the Bronze Star Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088853C070403
On 25 January 1946, the commander of the O'Reilly General Hospital dispatched a letter to the applicant notifying him that he had been awarded the BSM by General Orders Number 487, issued by Headquarters, 96 th Infantry Division, dated 10 July 1945. General Orders Number 487 shows no one being awarded the Silver Star; however, it shows that the applicant was awarded the BSM for meritorious achievement in connection with military operation against the enemy during the period of 25 October...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088854C070403
On 16 October 1980, the separation authority approved the request and directed that the applicant be separated with a UOTHC discharge. On 24 March 1983, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the applicant’s request for an upgrade of his discharge. 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 failure to timely file this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088855C070403
The Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant’s request for an upgrade of his discharge on an unknown date (Board date is not in file). The applicant was discharged at his request so he could enroll in college. Based on the applicant’s record of three NJP’s and two court-martial convictions, a general discharge would appear to have been appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088857C070212
By U. S. Army Reserve Personnel Center letter dated 30 April 1985, the applicant was granted authority for his immediate reenlistment with an effective date of 22 April 1985. The evidence of record shows the applicant earned a qualifying year for a nonregular retirement during six of the seven RYEs he was assigned to the 2290th U. S. Army Hospital. The evidence of record shows there was some question concerning the number of retirement points the applicant earned during RYE 4 May 1976 (the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088860C070403
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 military records were not available to the Board for review. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by awarding the individual concerned the Bronze Star Medal, for exceptional conduct in ground combat against an armed enemy between 3 September 1944 and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088862C070403
DA Pamphlet 672-3, Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register, dated 29 January 1988, which lists unit awards received by units serving in Vietnam, shows that Troop B, 1st Squadron, 9th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division, was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross, with Palm, Unit Citation, for the period 20 July 1965 through 28 March 1973, by Department of the Army General Order Number 8, dated 1974. AR 672-5-1, then in effect, provides that the Good Conduct Medal is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088863C070403
He also states that his separation document should include the Advance Combat Training Badge, based on his completion of this training in 1967, the AFEM he is entitled to based on his service in Korea, and the Korean Defense Service Medal that was recently authorized. The applicant’s military records show that the applicant was inducted into the Army and entered active duty on 16 August 1966. The applicant is advised to wait until the Army publicizes instructions regarding how the KDSM...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088867C070403
The applicant's service personnel records show he participated in two campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative errors which do not require action by the Board. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show award of the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars, the National Defense Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088868C070403
Army Regulation 600-8-22 also provides, in pertinent part, that the Korean Service Medal (KSM) is a United Nations Service Medal (UNSM) that is awarded for service in Korea or its adjacent territorial waters during the period 27 June 1950 to 27 July 1954. The evidence provided by the applicant as well as the evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant was wounded in action against the enemy on 21 May 1951, while serving in the rank of private (PV2). RECOMMENDATION : That all of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003088871C070403
The applicant is requesting correction of error, which occurred on 2 December 1945, the date of his discharge. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative error, which does not require action by the Board. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show the Bronze Star Medal based on award of the CIB, the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany clasp, and two bronze service stars for the...