ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089198C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. A DD Form 215, dated 19 January 1994, amended the following items on the applicant's DD Form 214 with an ending date of 14 January 1975: Therefore, there is insufficient basis in which to delete the entry 94B from item 16a on his DD Form 214 for the period ending 14 January 1975.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089199C070403
After having had prior service in various components of the Armed Forces (and serving in the Regular Army from October 1965 – November 1975), he enlisted in the Army National Guard on 21 August 1976. The evidence of record shows it was noted in February 1980 that the applicant needed to serve his last 8 years of qualifying service in a Reserve component prior to being eligible to receive retired pay at age 60. The evidence of record shows the applicant attempted in 1987 to reenlist in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089219C070403
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 U.S. Court of Appeals, observing that applicants to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) are by statute allowed 15 years to apply there, and that this Board's exhaustion requirement (Army Regulation 15-185, paragraph 2-8), effectively shortens that filing period, has determined that the 3 year limit on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089224C070403
This means, in effect, that the Bronze Star Medal is to be awarded to individuals who were authorized either badge for service during World War II. Block 34 shows the entry "None" for wounds received in action. Records show the applicant was awarded the Bronze Star Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089226C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He was REFRAD in the pay grade of E-2 and was transferred to the United States Army Reserve Control Group (Reinforcement) where he remained until he was honorably discharged on 1 June 1974. 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 | 2003089227C070403
I certify that hereinafter is recorded the record of consideration of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 3 November 1982, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant’s request for a discharge upgrade to honorable.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089235C070403
On 27 July 1971, the unit commander recommended that the applicant appear before a board of officers to determine whether he should be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 prior to his expiration term of service date. On 13 August 1971, the appropriate authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 with an undesirable discharge. There is no evidence of record that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089238C070212
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. Evidence of record shows that award of the CIB during the Vietnam era, which includes service in the Dominican Republic, is recognized by one award only, regardless of whether a soldier had served one or multiple tours in any or all areas. The Board determined that the evidence presented is insufficient to warrant a second award of the CIB, or to excuse the applicant’s failure to file...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089239C070403
On 27 April 1971, the applicant was given a mental status examination at the Heilbronn Health Clinic. The applicant's chain of command was unanimous in recommending approval of the action and in recommending that the applicant be discharged with a general (under honorable conditions) discharge. On 20 May 1971, the appropriate authority, a colonel, approved the applicant's discharge and directed that the applicant be discharged from the service for unsuitability under the provisions of AR...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089242C070403
The Board considered the following evidence: EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: On 1 May 1970, the applicant was discharged accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089245C070403
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 Purple Heart, for being wounded in action in Korea on 17 February 1951 and the Army Good Conduct Medal, for his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089254C070403
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. He attained the rank and pay grade of Specialist Four, E-4, was awarded two Bronze Star Medals for meritorious achievement, and there is no record of lost time in the applicant's service personnel records. a. awarding the applicant the Good Conduct Medal for the period 8 November 1968 through 13 June 1970;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089259C070403
The Board considered the following evidence: The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show award of the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal, the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation, and the Good Conduct Medal. That so much of the application as pertains to award of the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal, and the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089263C070403
The applicant's Regular Army records are available as new evidence. The applicant's DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) shows he was reduced to pay grade E-1 with a date of rank of 20 April 1989. The evidence of record shows the applicant did have a record of disciplinary actions and nonjudicial punishment while in the Regular Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089264C070212
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The VA, which has neither the authority nor the responsibility for determining physical fitness for military service, awards disability ratings to veterans for conditions that it determines were incurred during military service and subsequently affect the individual’s employability. Since there is no conclusive evidence that the applicant was medically disqualified or physically unfit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089268C070403
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 is requesting that the error of failing to award him the PH he earned during his tenure on active duty, which ended on 26 September 1968, be corrected. The applicant’s Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) contains no orders or other documents that show he was ever wounded or injured in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089271C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The DD Form 214 issued to the applicant confirms that he was discharged under the provisions of Department of the Army (DA) Message (MSG) 011510Z, August 1973 (Aug 73), by reason of evaluation and discharge of enlistees before 180 active duty days. An honorable discharge was authorized for members separating under this provision.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089279C070403
The applicant’s military records were not available to the Board. Although documents associated with the applicant’s 1991 Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) and Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) were not available to the Board, the separation document provided by the applicant in support of her request indicates that she was honorably discharged on 15 October 1991 by reason of physical disability. He concluded by stating that the “degree of stress associated with her current employment and in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089320C070403
THE BOARD ADDITIONALLY FINDS: On 23 April 2003, the Defense Finance and Accounting Service – Denver Center informed the staff of the Board that paragraph 9 of the Conclusions of the original case dated 25 July 2002 (AR2002072374) indicated the Board meant to forgive recoupment of the applicant's incapacitation pay. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by amending the Board’s recommendation appearing in the proceedings dated 25 July 2002 to show...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089346C070403
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be awarded the Purple Heart and that his total Army service be corrected. There is no available documentary evidence to support the applicant's request for award of the Purple Heart for a wound received when he was shot by friendly fire. The evidence of record shows that the applicant served on active duty from 27 April 1942 through 19 November 1945, a period of 3 years, 6 months, and 23 days.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089347C070403
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. At the time of his enlistment he signed a statement in which he acknowledged that he understood that he would be required to enter active duty for training (ACDUTRA) within 120 days from that date unless as a high school student he was granted a longer delay and that if he entered ACDUTRA prior to becoming 18½...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089348C070403
The applicant has failed to show through the evidence submitted with his application or the evidence of record that he performed the duties of an infantryman assigned to an infantry unit that was engaged in ground combat while in Vietnam. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative error which does not require action by the Board. Therefore, the Board requests that the ARBA Support Division-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089356C070403
There is sufficient evidence of record to show that the applicant is entitled to award of the CIB based on his service as an infantryman in Vietnam and his award of the Purple Heart. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative error which does not require action by the Board. 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 CIB and the Good Conduct Medal for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089357C070212
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant states that his medical records show that, although he was a candidate for a total hip arthroplasty while on active duty, he was not considered for a medical evaluation board to determine his fitness for duty, but was, instead, barred from reenlisting. Competent medical authority determined that the applicant was medically fit for separation or continuation on active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089358C070212
The applicant requests, in effect, that his Line of Duty (LOD) determination be changed from LOD – No, Not Due to Own Misconduct to LOD – Yes, Not Due to Own Misconduct. Doctor I___ stated that, with all due respect to Doctor H___ (identity unknown, but most likely the doctor whose opinion caused the reviewing authority to change the LOD investigation findings to Not in Line of Duty), he retained an opinion to a reasonable degree of medical certainty that the applicant's activity during his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089359C070403
In the processing of this case a staff advisory opinion was obtained from the PERSCOM Office of Promotions, Reserve Components, which opined, in effect, that the applicant's DOR should be 26 March 2002, the date she attained the maximum time in grade (TIG) and that her effective date should be 7 October 2002, the date she was assigned to the higher grade position. BOARD DETERMINATION/RECOMMENDATION: The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089360C070403
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 available evidence shows that the applicant was inducted into the Army of the United States on 31 May 1944 and served until honorably discharged on 9 October 1945, a total of 1 year, 4 months, and 10 days. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089362C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The Board considered the following evidence: APPLICANT STATES : That he was 18 years of age when he was assigned to Vietnam as a combat engineer and that he served his country with honor and without error.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089366C070403
APPLICANT STATES : In effect, that he should have received treatment for his problem with a controlled substance instead of being discharged. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: The evidence of record shows the applicant’s discharge was not directly related to or based on his substance abuse, but rather on his 51 day period of AWOL.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089368C070403
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be granted retirement points for the years 1993 through 2003. The evidence of record also confirms that the applicant completed 22 years of qualifying years of service for Reserve retirement purposes. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089369C070403
The applicant provides the enlisted promotion cutoff scores for September 2001; his promotion packet; the July 2001 promotion board appointment letter; the August 2001 promotion board proceedings; a memorandum dated 12 February 2002 from the president of the July 2001 promotion board; a request for exception to policy; and three emails dated 20 September 2002, 21 September 2002, and 8 October 2002. Army Regulation 600-8-19, paragraph 3-18h states that the date the promotion authority...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089370C070212
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. On 13 August 1981, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for a general discharge. Chapter 7 (Physical Profiling) of Army Regulation 40-501 (Standards of Medical Fitness) provides that the basic purpose of the physical profile serial system is to provide an index to the overall functional capacity of an individual and is used to assist the unit commander and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089371C070403
PROCEEDINGS BOARD DATE: 6 May 2003 DOCKET NUMBER: AR2003089371 The applicant requests that his enlistment contract be corrected to show that he enlisted in the Army in the pay grade of E-1. RECOMMENDATION : That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by amending the enlistment contract (DD Form 4/3) of the individual concerned to show that he enlisted in the Regular Army in the pay grade of E-1 instead of pay grade E-3 as currently reflected.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089372C070403
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 Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 30 June 1968 in Vietnam. That the applicant's DD Form 214 for the period ending 24 September 1969 be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089374C070403
The applicant requests that his enlistment contract be corrected to show that he enlisted in the Army for 5 years. The applicant states, in effect, that his enlistment contract erroneously shows that he enlisted in the Army for 4 years. RECOMMENDATION : That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by amending the enlistment contract (DD Form 4/3) of the individual concerned to show that he enlisted in the Regular Army for 5 years and 00 weeks instead of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089375C070403
The applicant states, in effect, that his enlistment contract erroneously shows that he enlisted in the Army for 4 years. The MFR from USAREC dated 7 April 2003 confirms that the DD Form 4/3 is incorrect and should be corrected to reflect his term of enlistment as 2 years. RECOMMENDATION : That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by amending the enlistment contract (DD Form 4/3) of the individual concerned to show that he enlisted in the Regular Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089376C070403
In addition to addressing the applicant's other contentions, the OSRB noted that, although the rating period of the first contested OER was under 90 days, Military Personnel Message 97-099 waived the minimum rating period time requirements for transitioning to the new OER system and the closeout OER. Army Regulation 623-105, the version in effect at the time of the applicant's first contested OER, also stated that an OER would be referred to the rated officer for acknowledgment and comment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089378C070403
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. Item 38 (Record of Assignments) of the applicant’s DA Form 20 and orders on file in his Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) confirm that he attended and completed the NCO Combat Leader’s Course at Fort Benning, between 17 May and 13 August 1968. The evidence of record confirms that orders were issued...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089380C070403
In support of his application, the applicant submitted, in addition to his DD Form 149, Application for Correction of Military Record, an over two-page memorandum, dated 11 April 2003, to the Board outlining his contentions and requesting that PERSCOM be directed to correct his records and that he be reconsidered for promotion to major; a copy of a memorandum he submitted to the Staff Judge Advocate, US Army Combined Arms Support Command and Fort Lee, Fort Lee, Virginia, and the Commandant,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089390C070403
The applicant requests, in effect, that the Combat Infantryman Badge; the Army Commendation Medal, with 2nd Oak Leaf Cluster; the Bronze Star Medal; and the Purple Heart, 1st Oak Leaf Cluster, be added to his DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge. There are no orders or citation available in the applicant's service personnel records to show that he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal with first oak leaf cluster, and the applicant provided none. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089393C070212
By letter dated 14 March 2002, the Deputy to the Commander, Anniston Army Depot informed the applicant that the Appellate Authority denied her request for financial relief of charges on ROS Number 8-__ in the amount of $438.55. Army Regulation 735-5, paragraph 13-28 states that a survey officer's responsibility is to determine the cause and value of the loss, damage, or destruction of Government property listed on the ROS and to determine if assessment of financial liability is warranted. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089397C070212
The applicant requests that the Board reverse the findings of a report of survey which found him financially liable. In the processing of this case a staff advisory opinion was provided by the Army Logistics and Transformation Agency (ALTA) which opines, in effect, that simple negligence is the standard used by the Army to assess financial liability against military members and Department of the Army civilian employees involved in vehicular accidents involving government owned or leased...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089403C070403
On 15 August 2002, the applicant requested discharge based on the findings and recommendations of the MEB. The separation document issued to the applicant on the date of her discharge, 20 September 2002, confirms that she was discharged under the provisions of chapter 5, Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of disability, EPTS, medical board. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant was diagnosed with a seizure disorder and that her condition was determined to have existed prior to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089404C070212
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show awards of the “Purple Heart with Gold Oak Leaf Cluster, the Bronze Star Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross w/Palm Unit Citation, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal w/Device.” 2. The applicant’s military records show that he is entitled award of the Vietnam Campaign Medal. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089406C070403
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. A condition of submitting such a request is that the individual concerned must admit guilt to the charges against them or of a lesser included offense which authorizes the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge and they must indicate that they have been briefed and understand the consequences of such a request as well as the discharge they might receive. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089407C070403
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his Article 15 dated 27 October 1997 be removed from the restricted portion of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The incident for which he was given the Article 15 appears to be a Type II report of unfavorable information disqualifier which would exclude him from consideration for drill sergeant duty for 5 years from the date of the incident. In any case, the Board will not usurp PERSCOM's authority to select the best-qualified soldiers for this duty by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089408C070403
On 22 January 2001, the commanding general of the USACAC, after having considered the documents supporting the applicant’s reprimand and the circumstances of the case as well as alternative nonpunitive measures, determined that the GOMOR should be permanently filed in the applicant’s OMPF. It provides for the correction of military records in cases where there is clear evidence that the record is in error or unjust. The evidence of record includes an Order of Dismissal from civilian...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089410C070403
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. In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as recommended below. RECOMMENDATION : That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by amending the enlistment contract (DD Form 4/3) of the individual concerned to show that he enlisted in the Regular...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003089411C070403
The applicant was conditionally promoted to the rank of staff sergeant (SSG)/pay grade E-6; however, the date of rank and effective date is not available. The applicant was promoted to the rank of SSG/pay grade E-6 during CY2000 conditional upon his completion of BNCOC. The evidence of record shows the applicant voluntarily requested deferment from BNCOC.