ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090455C070212
The applicant states that he should have been selected for promotion to CW3 as there was no adverse or unfavorable information in his official military personnel file (OMPF) and he met all the fully qualified criteria to be selected for promotion. Based upon review by the Office of Promotions, Reserve Components, Total Army Personnel Command, the applicant’s official military personnel file (OMPF) contained material error when he was considered and non-selected by the 2002 Reserve...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090459C070212
While assigned to Company F, 75th Infantry (Rangers), he was awarded the CIB. The applicant's records contain a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 22 May 2002, which corrects his DD Form 214 to show the Vietnam Service Medal w/4 bronze service stars, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation Badge, and the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation. The evidence of record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090465C070212
The Board considered the following evidence: The applicant's military records were not provided to the Board. Based on the applicant's adjusted date of rank for captain he was eligible for promotion consideration to major by the 2003 Reserve Components Selection Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090468C070212
The applicant did not include this investigation with his application; however, the results of the investigation are contained in an Officer Special Review Board (OSRB) case summary, which indicates that the investigation concluded that the applicant was not experienced in higher level staff work, that several of his actions were inappropriate and did reflect negatively on the command, that he became defensive and attributed his rater's counseling as being motivated by professional jealously...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090469C070212
Loans that qualify for repayment under the LRP are Guaranteed Student Loan/Stafford Loans, National Direct Student Loan/Perkins Loans, William D. Ford Loans, Supplemental Loans for Students, Federally Insured Student Loans (FISL), Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS), Auxiliary Loan Assistance for Students (ALAS), and consolidated loans which fall under Title IV, Part B or E of the Higher Education Act of 1965. In the processing of this case, an advisory opinion was obtained...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090470C070212
The applicant states, in effect, that she should receive promotion reconsideration to the rank of LTC because at the time the promotion selection board convened, the officer evaluation report (OER) covering the period from 21 January 2001 through 16 August 2001 was not in her Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) at the time the Fiscal Year 2002 (FY02) promotion selection board convened on 26 February 2002. The evidence of record shows that she had already received two COM reports in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090471C070212
APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, the removal of Noncommissioned Officer Education System (NCOES) code D (Declinee) from her record, reinstatement to the United States Army Sergeants Major Academy (USASMA) Selection List, and the opportunity to attend the Sergeants Major Course (SMC) at the USASMA. EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: The Board notes the applicant’s contention that the NCOES code D currently recorded in her record should be removed because the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090474C070212
On the date of his discharge, the applicant had completed 1 year, 3 months, and 4 days active Federal military service. The Combat Infantryman Badge does not appear on the applicant's DD Form 214. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090477C070212
The applicant provides copies of orders promoting him to the grade of major and lieutenant colonel in the United States Army Reserve and copies of performance evaluation reports rendered on him in those grades. Records available to the Board indicate that the applicant entered active duty as an enlisted Soldier on 19 February 1962 and on 14 February 1969 he was discharged from active duty in order to accept a United States Army Reserve commission following completion of OCS. Although the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090479C070212
He states he needs his discharge upgraded so he can "get some of the medical help that [he] should have gotten then." In July 1962 the applicant was again seen by medical personnel for back pain. Therefore, the Board does not excuse the applicant's failure to timely file within the time prescribed by law and this application is denied for that reason.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090480C070212
The applicant states that he submitted a request to withdraw his retirement orders with the support of his commander but the Retirements and Separations Branch, Total Army Personnel Command (PERSCOM) denied it. The applicant provides a copy of a memorandum, dated 24 March 2003, from his former brigade commander in support of the request to terminate the applicant's approved retirement and reinstatement him on the SGM promotion list. The applicant's contentions have been noted; however, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090486C070212
The applicant was promoted to the rank of first lieutenant with a date of rank and an effective date of 5 March 2002, by a Memorandum for Record, Subject: Promotion as a Reserve Commissioned Officer of the Army, prepared by the Director, Personnel Actions and Services, U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Command, dated 17 April 2002. The applicant is entitled to correction of his date of rank for promotion to 1LT to 20 June 2000, the date he would normally have been promoted to first lieutenant had...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090492C070212
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. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative errors which do not require action by the Board. 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 | 2003090496C070212
Records available to the Board indicate that the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army and entered active duty on 26 February 2001. On several counseling statements the individual doing the counseling noted the applicant’s medical problems, including his headaches. The applicant’s contention that he did not suffer from multiple head traumas prior to his enlistment, and which served as the basis for his administrative discharge, is not supported by any evidence in available records or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090501C070212
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 | 2003090505C070212
That record indicates that the applicant underwent hearing examinations and tests. In a 2 March 1962 statement, the applicant stated that he had been advised that he was being recommended for elimination from the service for unfitness, and that he had been counseled and advised as to the reason for the action and that he could receive an undesirable discharge. Notwithstanding the applicant's contentions, and the statements of support he submits with his request, medical records show that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090518C070212
If the member meets the qualifications and requirements for Federal Recognition, the Chief, NGB extends permanent Federal Recognition to the member in the grade and branch in which the member is qualified. Records show that the applicant was granted temporary Federal Recognition effective 9 November 2001 upon his initial appointment in the NYARNG as a WO1. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090519C070212
There is no evidence that the National Guard Bureau (NGB) awarded the applicant permanent Federal Recognition effective 3 August 2001 based on the results of a NYARNG Federal Recognition Board. If the member meets the qualifications and requirements for Federal Recognition, the Chief, NGB extends permanent Federal Recognition to the member in the grade and branch in which the member is qualified. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090520C070212
If the member meets the qualifications and requirements for Federal Recognition, the Chief, NGB extends permanent Federal Recognition to the member in the grade and branch in which the member is qualified. Records show that the applicant was granted temporary Federal Recognition effective 15 November 2002 upon his initial appointment in the NYARNG as a WO1. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090522C070212
The applicant requests, in effect, that the date of his Federal Recognition be corrected to show he was granted Federal Recognition on 31 January 2002. If the member meets the qualifications and requirements for Federal Recognition, the Chief, NGB extends permanent Federal Recognition to the member in the grade and branch in which the member is qualified. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090523C070212
The applicant requests, in effect, that the date of her Federal Recognition be corrected to show she was granted Federal Recognition on 29 March 2002. On 29 March 2002, the applicant executed an Oath of Office as a WO1 in the NYARNG and was granted temporary Federal Recognition. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090524C070212
There is no evidence that the applicant was awarded permanent Federal Recognition effective 9 August 2001 by the National Guard Bureau based on the results of the NYARNG Federal Recognition Board. BOARD DETERMINATION/RECOMMENDATION: As a result, the Board recommends that the State Army National Guard records and the Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending Federal Recognition Order Number 95 AR to show that he was extended Federal Recognition...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090525C070212
There is no evidence that the applicant was awarded permanent Federal Recognition effective 26 April 2002, by the National Guard Bureau based on the results of the NYARNG Federal Recognition Board. National Guard Regulation 600-101 paragraph 2-3 states that temporary Federal Recognition may be extended to a warrant officer who has been appointed in the ARNG of a State and found to be qualified by an Federal Recognition Board pending final determination of eligibility and appointment as a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090535C070212
The applicant’s military records were not available to the Board for review. Paragraph 2-8f of the awards regulation states that for those who became Prisoners of War after 25 April 1962, the PH will be awarded to individuals wounded while prisoners of foreign forces, upon submission by the individual to the Department of the Army of an affidavit that is supported by a statement from a witness, if this is possible. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award the applicant the PH, for being...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090536C070212
He pled not guilty to the charge of disrespect toward a second lieutenant, his superior officer; not guilty to striking that same officer in the face with his fist; and guilty to sleeping on guard duty. The review indicated that the applicant was then 21 years old, that he had over 1 year and 5 months of service, a 9th grade education, and that his character of service was excellent. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by correcting his 17 April...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090547C070212
The applicant’s congressional representative also asserts that the reason cited on the applicant’s separation document as the basis for his discharge appears to indicate the applicant was discharged “due to bad conduct and not physical injury.” He states that the Board should correct his record in such a way that it “will allow him to reenlist whether that means removing unwarranted references to behavioral grounds for his discharge, an upgrading of his reentry code to something higher than...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090552C070212
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be granted a retroactive waiver of the baccalaureate degree completion requirement and that his date of rank (DOR) for promotion to the rank of captain be changed from 1 March 2003 to 1 July 2002. In the processing of this application an advisory opinion was provided by the Total Army Personnel Command (PERSCOM) Promotions Branch, which opined that the applicant had been promoted immediately after completing his degree requirements and that there...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090554C070212
He was discharged in 1995 with 16 years of qualifying service. He stated that he had completed over 18 years of service in the Army Reserve. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on 12 December 1995, the date of his discharge; therefore, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error or injustice expired on 11 December 1998.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090557C070212
APPLICANT STATES : In the applicant's original 10 November 1999 application to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR), he stated, in effect, that he should have been allowed to serve until the end of his enlistment, that he was discharged due to his age, and that his enlistment contract was breached. Department of Military Affairs, State of Illinois Orders Number 104-87, dated 29 May 1996 show that the applicant was discharged from the Army National Guard and transferred...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090558C070212
It does not indicate completion of an airborne training course. There are no orders awarding her the SQI of "P" in her OMPF, nor does her MOSC code on the various documents contained in her record reflect that she was airborne qualified. Her 5 March 2000 DD Form 214 does not indicate completion of airborne training, nor award of the Parachutist Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090561C070212
The documents placing the applicant’s name on the TDRL, including Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) Proceedings (Department of the Army Form 3947) were executed at the United States Army Physical Disability Agency located at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. The Physical Evaluation Board (PEB), convened at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, and noted that the applicant had sustained a “sucking” chest wound while on patrol “when ambushed by suspected Taliban fighters.” They noted the applicant’s...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090566C070212
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: 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 | 2003090569C070212
Block 31 (Military Qualification and Date) of the applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 shows that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. It would be appropriate to correct the applicant's WD AGO From 53-55 and include a record of his being wounded in action during World War II. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding the Bronze Star Medal and the Purple Heart to the applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55;
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090570C070212
He had 9 years, 1 month and 24 days of active Federal service at the time of his discharge and received a RE Code of “4”, and the separation code of “JCC.” 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. The Board determined that the evidence presented and the merits of this case are insufficient to warrant the relief requested, and therefore, it would...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090571C070212
There is no evidence in the applicant's official military personnel file that his commander ever disqualified him for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. The evidence confirms that the applicant was wounded as a result of hostile action while in Vietnam and that he was awarded the Purple Heart. The evidence also confirms that the applicant met the basic qualification requirements for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and it would be appropriate, and in the interest of justice, to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090573C070212
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 REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE : 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that information contained in his records regarding an injury to his left arm and offenses associated with his administrative separation be expunged from his records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090576C070212
After consulting with counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. On 7 March 1973, the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge from undesirable to honorable. Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on 7 November 1978; therefore, the time...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090585C070212
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214, Report of Transfer or Discharge, be corrected to add the awards that he was awarded and earned and are not recorded: i.e., the Purple Heart, the Air Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge, with Rifle Bar; and the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge, with Carbine Bar. There is no entry, in Item 41, of the DA Form 20, showing that the applicant was awarded the Army Commendation Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090590C070212
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected: a. by awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 20 July 1950 in Korea;
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090594C070212
The applicant requests that his 8 October 1971 DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star Medal with 1st oak leaf cluster. 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 award of the Purple Heart, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090595C070212
The applicant states that he was wounded/injured on duty in Korea and was awarded the Purple Heart; however, it was never included on his DD Form 214. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. 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 application within the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090596C070212
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Navy Unit Commendation. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected to show award of: a. the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation; b. the Purple Heart, for wounds sustained as a result of hostile action on 21 May...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090610C070212
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart for wounds sustained in Vietnam. In the absence of more conclusive evidence, the applicant is not entitled to award of the Purple Heart or correction of his records to show this decoration. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing award of: a. the first award of the Good Conduct Medal, for the period 15 July 1968 to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090614C070212
The applicant submits a letter of explanation dated 10 May 2003, wherein he states that he turned in all requirements for promotion to LTC in a timely manner, but due to delays in the grading system of the CGSOC he was unable to receive his 50 percent completion certificate in a timely manner disqualifying him in the eyes of the promotion board. The Chief, Special Actions Branch, Office of Promotions, Reserve Components, Total Army Personnel Command, expressed the opinion that the officer...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090616C070212
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 DD Form 214 shows she was honorably discharged on 17 May 2002 under the provisions of chapter 5, Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of personality disorder with an honorable discharge. On 23 April 2003, the ADRB denied the applicant's request to change her characterization of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090618C070212
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE : On 28 August 2002 the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request to upgrade his discharge. The board again denied his request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090619C070212
The applicant requests cancellation or remission of his debt for overpayment of family separation allowance (FSA). His family separation housing (FSH) and BAH Type II without dependents rate were used to calculate his OHA. The amount of BAH for a member will vary according to the pay grade in which the member is assigned or distributed for basic pay purposes, the dependency status, and the geographical location of the member.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090621C070212
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant provides: a. f. A copy of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation From Active Duty) ending 19 May 1977. g. A copy of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) ending 18 July 1971. h. A copy of Letter Order Number D-06-1131, dated 11 June 1971, discharging the applicant to the Ready Reserve.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090622C070212
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, a change to the narrative reason for separation and reentry (RE) code of RE-3 listed on his 1 July 1993 separation document (DD Form 214). On 9 May 1993, the appropriate approving authority approved the separation request on the applicant and directed that he be discharged by reason of bar to reenlistment under the provisions of chapter 16,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003090623C070212
The DD Form 214 shows that on 9 February 2000, he was separated for the good of the service-in lieu of trial by court-martial, under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, in pay grade E1 with a UOTHC discharge. On 7 May 2003, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge. Each case is decided on its own merits when an applicant submits a DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record) requesting a change...