ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003091168C070212
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) show award of the 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, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Valorous Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003091177C070212
12th Evacuation Hospital General Orders Number 230, dated 21 December 1967, show the applicant received the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 13 December 1967 in Vietnam. 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, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003091181C070212
However, his DD Form 214 shows that on 14 July 2002, he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 11, with an uncharacterized entry-level status discharge. The applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) on 26 March 2003 for a change in his RE Code. The applicant has failed to show, through the evidence submitted with his application or the evidence of record, that his separation which resulted in receiving an RE Code of RE "3" was in error or unjust.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003091182C070212
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. ROI 01-CID045-84386---, dated 23 February 2001, created by the US Army Criminal Investigation (Division) Command (USACIDC), Fort Leonard Wood established probable cause to believe the applicant committed the offense of wrongful use of a controlled substance (cocaine). The available records show that the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant’s request for an upgrade of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003091187C070212
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. The applicant's OMPF (Official Military Personnel File) shows that he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious achievement for the period 1 August 1970 to 30 November 1970; however, his record does not reflect a second award of that medal, nor a recommendation for that award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003091189C070212
On 30 November 1989, he was honorably REFRAD and was transferred to the Retired List in the pay grade of E-5, effective 1 December 1989. On 18 November 2002, the applicant applied to the Army Grade Determination Review Board (AGDRB) for advancement on the Retired List to the highest grade (E-7) held on active duty. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003091194C070212
The applicant's military personnel records were not available to the Board. The ARPERSCOM advisory opinion points out that the applicant requested retirement point credit service performed between the effective date of his transfer to the Retired Reserve, 9 October 1996, and the date when his official orders transferring him to the Retired Reserve were actually published, 29 August 1997. At this time, the applicant was given the option of accepting separation pay or changing the effective...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003091197C070212
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 evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant is entitled to be awarded the Bronze Arrowhead and to have it reflected on his records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003091198C070212
The applicant requests reconsideration of his request that his records be corrected to reflect his awards of the Silver Star, the Purple Heart and any other awards to which he is entitled to receive. BOARD DETERMINATION/RECOMMENDATION: c. by adding his Purple Heart, the AGCM, and the ROKPUC to his DD Form 214 and providing the applicant a copy of all changes to his DD Form 214 to date.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003091199C070212
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 February 2004 DOCKET NUMBER: AR2003091199 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003091200C070212
The Government of Vietnam awarded this medal to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam during the period 1 March 1961 through 28 March 1973. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was awarded the Bronze Star Medal while he served in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the applicant the Good Conduct Medal for the period 20 November...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003091204C070212
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in essence, that his record be corrected to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003091205C070212
The applicant requests, in effect, promotion consideration to major under the criteria 1998 through 2000 by a United States Army Reserve (USAR) promotion board and promotion to major in the USAR. The Office of Promotions, Reserve Components, verified the applicant is currently still in an active duty status and has been considered and selected for promotion to major by a active duty promotion board. The regulation further specifies that an officer who has an established date for removal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003091209C070212
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. Although the available records do not contain evidence that the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart for his 19 June 1967 wound in Vietnam, the evidence of record clearly establishes his entitlement to that award. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003091210C070212
On 28 March 2002, the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) determined that the applicant was eligible for voiding of his 2000 non-selection letter and recommended promotion reconsideration to LTC by a special selection board (SSB) under the 2000 criteria. The opinion further stated that a staff member of the Office of Promotions, Reserve Components, PERSCOM, talked to the applicant on numerous occasions and advised the applicant that his date of rank would be 29 April 2003,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003091212C070212
The applicant requests, in effect, a military education waiver and promotion reconsideration to major under the 2003 criteria. The Chief, Special Actions Branch, Office of Promotions, Reserve Components, PERSCOM, expressed the opinion that the applicant was considered and not recommended for promotion to major by the 2002 RCSB because her record did not contain evidence that she had completed a baccalaureate degree or an OAC. The Office of Promotions, Reserve Components, PERSCOM can only...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003091218C070212
On 30 January 2003, this Board considered the applicant’s petition to correct the FSM’s record to show he elected to participate in the SBP. Given the lack of evidence to corroborate the applicant’s claim that the FSM willfully denied her information on the SBP election he made at retirement, the Board finds an insufficient evidentiary basis to support granting the requested relief at this time. Further, as the applicant was advised in the Board’s 30 January 2003 decisional document, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003091219C070212
The records show the applicant should have discovered the perceived error pertaining to the issue of a discharge certificate at the completion of his active duty service on the date of his REFRAD, which was 21 July 1986. The Board determined that the evidence presented and the merits of this case are insufficient to warrant the relief requested pertaining to correction of the 21 July DD Form 214 of the individual concerned. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD- St. Louis...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003091226C070212
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 27 February 1975, the applicant's unit commander recommended him for discharge from the service under the provisions of paragraph 13-5a(3)(b), Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of unfitness with a general, under honorable conditions discharge. A general or honorable discharge was normally considered...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003091227C070212
The applicant provides in support of his request: a United States Army Reserve (USAR) printout of his assignment history; a psychiatric evaluation, dated 3 June 1991, showing that he was command-referred for evaluation, and he was found to have a dependent personality disorder and marital problems; and a letter written to the Board, dated 10 April 2003. The commander advised the applicant he was recommending separation under the provisions of chapter 5-13, Army Regulation 635-200 and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003091229C070212
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a general discharge. The appropriate authority approved his request and directed that he be discharged under other than honorable conditions. There is no evidence in the available records to show that the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003091230C070212
Counsel requests that the Board grant the applicant an upgrade of his discharge. After consulting with military counsel on 20 September 1973, he requested to appear before a board of officers to determine if he should be retained on active duty. That board recommended that he be eliminated from the service for unfitness under Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 13-4.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003091231C070212
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. This has been accepted as a request to show that the Army received her lump sum payment while she was still on active duty. Soldiers who did not enroll in the MGIB when they enlisted may establish eligibility for the MGIB under Public Law 101-510, Section 561, if: - They were on active duty on 9/30/90 AND separated involuntarily after 2 February 1991; - OR they were involuntarily...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003091232C070212
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 10 September 1999 under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. The applicant's DD Form 214 credits him with 2 years, 1 month, and 18 days of active military service. The date of application to the ABCMR is within three years of the decision of the Army Discharge Review Board;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003091236C070212
The applicant's enlisted record, prepared at the time of his discharge from the Army of the United States, fails to show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding the applicant the Purple Heart for wounds sustained in action near Mateur, Tunisia, on 23 October 1943;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003091237C070212
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be awarded constructive service credit based on his prior commissioned officer service and that his date of rank be adjusted accordingly. As a result, this OTSG official recommended that the applicant be granted 3 years, 1 month, and 3 days of constructive credit for his prior service time. 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 an additional...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003091242C070212
The record of his discharge proceedings is not available to this Board. The applicant himself states that he had medical problems prior to his induction. 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 3-year statute of limitations prescribed by law.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003091243C070212
The applicant is requesting correction of a rank error on his separation document that he should have discovered on the date of his separation, 21 November 1945. The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. The evidence shows that the applicant authenticated his WD AGO Form 53-55 with his signature on 21 November 1945, the date of his separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003091244C070212
The applicant requests that his date of enlistment and date of entry into active service on his December 1949 WD AGO Form 53-280 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation – Certificate of Service) be corrected. 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 the date of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003091247C070212
Although the evidence does not clearly establish the date the applicant was promoted to the pay grade of E-5, documents contained in his records that are dated as early as 16 August 1969 and all the way through the date of his REFRAD, indicate his rank as that of a sergeant. After carefully examining the applicant’s record of service, the Board has determined that the applicant should have received the AGCM for his service from 28 November 1967 through 13 August 1970. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003091248C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. He states that when he reported to his new duty station he believed that he would receive disciplinary action; however, he was chaptered out of the military with a discharge under other than honorable conditions. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003091249C070212
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 November 2003 DOCKET NUMBER: AR2003091249 On 4 January 1985, the applicant was notified that her commander intended to initiate action to separate her for misconduct – abuse of illegal drugs. On 12 March 1985, the applicant was discharged, in pay grade E-3, with a general discharge under honorable conditions under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c for misconduct – drug abuse.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003091250C070212
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. Such Soldiers, who are separated on their scheduled ETS date, would receive an SPD Code of JBK indicating they were involuntarily separated from active duty because they were ineligible for, barred from, or otherwise denied reenlistment. Those individuals can best advise a former service member as to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003091252C070212
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 | 2003091253C070212
Therefore, the citation should be corrected to reflect the applicant’s SSN and that his records be corrected to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that the SSN on the 4 August 1969 citation for award of the Army Commendation Medal with “V” Device be corrected to properly show the applicant’s SSN. The Board further determined that the evidence of record shows that, in addition to the awards listed on his DD Forms 214, the individual concerned was also awarded of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003091256C070212
Records show the applicant should have discovered the alleged error or injustice now under consideration on 20 April 1970; therefore, the time for the applicant to file a request for correction of any error or injustice expired on 19 April 1973. Evidence shows that the applicant’s records contain administrative error which does not require action by the Board. BOARD DETERMINATION/RECOMMENDATION:
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003091258C070212
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE : 1. On 8 October 1970, the applicant was discharged accordingly. There is no evidence that the applicant submitted a request for an upgrade to his discharge to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) within its 15 year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003091261C070212
The Board originally concluded that there was no evidence of record, and the applicant had provided no evidence that shows he was recommended for or awarded any additional awards of the Air Medal. The applicant was awarded the basic Air Medal as discussed in his previous Board Proceedings. The evidence provided by the applicant and the AHRC, Military Awards Branch clearly shows that he was awarded the Air Medal (first through the eight OLCs).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003091270C070212
The applicant provides: his appointment as an Reserve Commissioned Officer; his Air Force and Army DD Forms 214; the orders recalling him to active duty; excerpts from his military records; and documents showing that he was granted two Master degrees, one in Electrical Engineering in 1989, and one in Education in 1981. On the date he submitted his request, he was serving on active duty as a major. The USAREC stated that the applicant is not authorized constructive service credit for his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003091272C070212
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be awarded the Good Conduct Medal, the Army of Occupation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal, the Armed Forces Reserve Medal, and the United Nations Service Medal. The applicant served with the 8111th Aviation Signal Battalion in Okinawa (the Ryukyu Islands) during the qualifying period as specified by AR 600-8-22 for award of the Army of Occupation Medal for Japan. That all Department of the Army records related to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003091276C070212
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. 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. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003091284C070212
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 alleges on the DD Form 149, Application for Correction of Military Record, that he submitted to this Board, that the date of discovery of the alleged error or injustice took place on 21 November 1994. The Board determined that the evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003091285C070212
The applicant was assigned recruiting duty with the Raleigh Recruiting Command in April 2000. The fact that the applicant was unable to stop in time to avoid hitting the vehicle in front of her shows that she was following too close for the conditions under which she was operating the vehicle. This amounts to a finding of simple negligence and places the determination of whether or not to afford the applicant a waiver of financial liability based on a matter of equity as determined by the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003091288C070212
In lieu of repayment, the cadet could be ordered to active duty for not more than four years. Had the applicant not had a service or repayment obligation, based on the ROTC program requirements, he would have been entitled to all of the enlistment incentives he received including the $8,000.00 bonus. The Department of the Army is still benefiting from his service for a period in excess of the 2 years obligated service he would have had to serve.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003091292C070212
The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. There is no evidence that the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for review of his discharge under that board's 15- year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003091294C070212
The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 reinstated the waiver, but the applicant did not find out about it until after he was promoted on 1 October 2002. In the processing of this case, an advisory opinion was obtained from the Promotions Branch, US Total Army Personnel Command (PERSCOM) which states, in essence, that there was no waiver authority in effect at the time of the applicant's promotion eligibility to Captain. It would appear that the intent of Congress was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003091296C070212
His DD Form 214 with an ending date of 21 December 1966 shows his specialty number and title as "71A10 (Clerk)." His DD Form 214 with an ending date of 5 September 1969 shows the entry "71B20 Clerk Typist" in item 23a. The evidence of record shows the applicant served in duty MOS 71B, 12B, and 51N during his assignment in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003091300C070212
The Board considered the following evidence: The applicant states, in effect, that his degree meets the regulatory requirements for a granting of additional constructive service credit. In his rebuttal the applicant challenges the advisory opinion contending, in effect, that the regulations state the basic requirement for entry as an Environmental Science Officer is a BS and therefore his MS in Environmental Systems does constitute an enhancement of his skills.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003091301C070212
The applicant’s military records show that on 2 October 2001, she enlisted in the Regular Army for four years for Option 9A (United States Army Training Enlistment Program and Option 9C (United States Army Incentive Enlistment Program (Cash Bonus & LRP up to $65,000). It further indicates that the applicant did have other loans that qualified for repayment under the LRP. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant had State loans that did not qualify for repayment under the law...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003091303C070212
In a 23 October 1996 memorandum to the President of the PEB, the applicant's commanding officer, Captain L, in providing his evaluation to the PEB, stated: "SSG [the applicant] superiors observe him to be an average NCO, requiring periodic supervision from his chain of command concerning the execution of his duties. The applicant's commanding officer stated his opinion of the applicant's duty performance and his ability to perform his duties in his 23 October 1996 memorandum to the...