ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003083943C070212
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. PURPOSE : To determine whether the application was submitted within the time limit established by law, and if not, whether it is in the interest of justice to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003083948C070212
The applicant was promoted to major with a date of rank and promotion effective date of 3 January 2000. ROPMA was implemented on 1 October 1996, and it established that the MTIG for a captain is 7 years, and that an officer selected for promotion to major the first time he/she is considered will be promoted on or before the date that he/she completes the MTIG. The respective promotion board and the processing of the promotion board results were administratively delayed through no fault of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003083952C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: Correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show that he was ordered to active duty on two occasions in 1968 for civil disturbances. The Board noted the applicant's request to amend his 1967 DD Form 214 to show these active duty periods in 1968; however, the regulation states that the DD Form 214 is a synopsis of the soldier's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003083962C070212
There is no evidence in the available records to indicate that the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of her discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations.Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. 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 | 2003083963C070212
The Board considered the following evidence: Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the AOM is awarded for service of 30 consecutive days at a normal post of duty in a qualifying location. The applicant served in the ETO between 5 August 1944 and 29 December 1945 and was awarded the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003083967C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 24 September 1981, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant’s request to upgrade his discharge. With a record of eight NJP’s, it cannot be said that the applicant served dutifully.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003083968C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. The applicant’s military records were 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 this Board to add this foreign award to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003083971C070212
The applicant’s military records show that he was appointed as a commissioned officer in the Regular Army on 27 May 1981 in the rank of second lieutenant. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to an additional award of the JMUA and correction of his DD Form 214 to show a total of four awards of the JMUA. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing the individual concerned was awarded the JMUA (Fourth Award).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003083977C070212
The regulation also states, in pertinent part, that for first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950, a period of service of less than 3 years but more than 1 year qualifies for award of the AGCM. 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 1 September 1966 through 27 July 1969. RECOMMENDATION : That all of the Department of the Army records related to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003083978C070212
The SPD code of MBK is the code authorized for officers REFRAD under the provisions of paragraph 2-7, Army Regulation 600-8-24. However, the code VBK is the code authorized for use for reversion of recalled retirees to the Retired List on completion of required active service or period to which ordered to active duty. By regulation, the SPD code of VBK will be used for recalled retirees reverting to the Retired List at the completion of required active service or period for which ordered...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003083981C070212
There are no orders for the Air Medal in the applicant's service personnel records. In support of his claim for award of the Air Medal, the applicant provided DA Forms 1594 which show the applicant's unit performed 14 combat airlift and combat assault operations during the period 4 June 1969 to 17 April 1970. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003083983C070212
The applicant went AWOL while assigned to the MHC. He had completed 1 year, 2 months, and 4 days of active military service and he had 328 days of lost time due to being AWOL and in military confinement. There is no evidence 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 | 2003083985C070212
The applicant’s award of the Combat Infantryman Badge during Operation Just Cause is sufficient evidence to show that he was entitled to the AFEM. Since the 75 th Ranger Regiment was one of the two airborne assault elements in the opening phase of Operation Just Cause (the 82 nd Airborne Division being the other), he was entitled to an Arrowhead Device for wear on his now to be awarded AFEM and a bronze service star for wear on his already awarded Senior Parachutist Badge. In view of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003083992C070212
On 24 November 1999, a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) referred the applicant to a Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) with a diagnosis of osteoarthritis, bilateral hips. On 30 March 2000, the applicant apparently concurred in the PEB's findings and recommendation although he initialed in the Soldiers Determined Fit section of the DA Form 199 (Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) Proceedings). Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003083993C070212
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: On 17 May 1999, the separation authority approved the applicant’s separation and directed that she receive as GD. On 6 August 2003, the Army Discharge Review Board voted to deny the applicant’s request for an upgrade of her discharge after determining that it was proper and equitable.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003083996C070212
The applicant was inducted into the Army of the United States on 7 May 1942 and assigned to the 8th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, when the division was activated in August 1942. Hoping to break through the German's so-called West Wall defenses, the V Corps Commander ordered the 4th to take the ridge and continue to advance to the east. In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected, but only as recommended below.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084003C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. In part, these Proceedings corrected the applicant's military records to show entitlement to award of the Meritorious Unit Commendation for the period 23 September 1990 to 15 March 1991 based on Department of the Army General Orders Number 27, dated 27 December 1994. The ABCMR corrected the applicant's military records to show one award of the Meritorious Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084005C070212
The applicant requests that his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) be corrected to show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. Information obtained from Hospital Admission Cards created by The Office of The Surgeon General (OTSG), 1942-1945, shows that, on 7 July 1944, he received a shrapnel wound to his finger and was evacuated and, ultimately, "invalided" back to the United States and separated. That all of the Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084007C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 16 September 1975, the applicant was discharged, with a general discharge under honorable conditions, in pay grade E-2, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5, the EDP. 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 | 2003084011C070212
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. APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, the applicant requests that any information in his records that reflect sexual misconduct on his part, or that show that he stole from the government be expunged from his records. On 28 February 1995 the applicant's commanding officer recommended to the separation authority that the applicant be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084026C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. A serious offense is described as any offense punishable by confinement for more than six months or for which a punitive discharge is authorized. Certain persons who have received nonjudicial punishment are so disqualified, as are persons with bars to reenlistment, and those discharged under the provisions of chapters 9, 10, 13, and 14 of Army Regulation 635-200.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084028C070212
Pertinent Army Regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records and/or the reason for discharge. Upon completion of his active duty commitment on 18 March 1993, the applicant was assigned a Separation Code of "LBK" and an RE code of RE-3 because he had a bar to reenlistment and was ineligible for reenlistment due to being overweight. There is no evidence available to indicate that he was ever...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084031C070212
The applicant’s military records, though mostly destroyed in the 1973 fire at the National Personnel Records Center, in St. Louis, Missouri, show that he enlisted on 10 April 1950, for a period of 3 years. The Board finds that there is sufficient evidence to show that the applicant was serving with the 32d Infantry Regiment during the period it was awarded the NPUC. RECOMMENDATION : That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by showing that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084048C070212
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his records be corrected to show that he was credited with 16 years of constructive service, instead of the 15 years he was given. He was denied credit for his time in the 5 th Pathway because credit for training may not exceed that required for certification in the specialty. DISCUSSION : Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law and regulations, and advisory opinion,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084065C070212
There is no record that the unit was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation. The Board considered the applicant’s contention that he was entitled to award of the Presidential Unit Citation; however, there is no record that the 176th Station Hospital received this award. In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as recommended below.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084066C070212
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for the award of the Combat Infantryman Badge to a soldier who is an infantryman satisfactorily performing infantry duties, who is assigned to an infantry unit during such time as the unit is engaged in active ground combat, and must actively participate in such ground combat. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by awarding the applicant the Combat Infantryman Badge. That the applicant's DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084069C070212
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 served in the 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment (PIR), 82nd Airborne Division during World War II. Although it is not stated in the record, the Board assumes that the applicant satisfactorily completed the course of instruction in glider training and, thus, qualified for award of the newly...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084070C070212
When the Korean War Service Medal is 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 unit award to his DD Form 214. 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: a. by correcting the DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084073C070212
The applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55, shows no award of the Purple Heart in block 33 (Decorations and Citations). The same regulation also provides for award of the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal. The 160th Infantry Regiment was awarded campaign credit for participation in the Luzon, Southern Philippines, and Bismarck Archipelago campaigns during the time the applicant was member of the unit.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084074C070212
The applicant’s military records are not available to the Board for review. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was treated for a wound as a result of enemy action and it would be in the interest of justice to correct his records to show entitlement to an award of the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that he was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 4...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084075C070212
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be awarded the Purple Heart for injuries sustained in the line of duty in Korea. Once the Department of the Air Force has authorized the Korean War Service Medal, the applicant may apply to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records to have it added to his DD Form 214.) That all Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by awarding the applicant the Good Conduct Medal and the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084078C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. APPLICANT REQUESTS: In effect, correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart. The applicant authenticated his WD AGO Form 53-55, which did not show award of the Purple Heart or wounds sustained in action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084080C070212
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. Public Law 95-397, the RCSBP, enacted 30 September 1978, provided a way for those who had qualified for reserve retirement but were not yet age 60 to provide an annuity for their survivors should they die before...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084086C070212
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: 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 | 2003084087C070212
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: The Board concludes that the discharge proceedings were conducted in accordance with law and regulations applicable at the time and the character of the discharge is commensurate with the applicant's overall record of military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084090C070212
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: The separation authority, a brigadier general, approved the applicant's discharge on 9 September 1974 and directed that he be discharged with an undesirable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084094C070212
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. In support of his application, he submits a preprinted form from the 9th General Hospital in Okinawa. Therefore, the Board determined that there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084099C070212
The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein. On 20 May 1983, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the applicant’s request to upgrade his discharge. 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 | 2003084100C070212
The applicant requests, in effect, that the records of her deceased spouse, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he received his notification of eligibility for retired pay at age 60 (his 20-year letter) and that he elected to enroll in the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) for spouse coverage. The applicant states, in effect, that the FSM never received his 20-year letter. 730 (1998) provided that if a Board correction gives rise to the claim, the barring...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084101C070212
On 13 January 1968, the confinement at hard labor portion of the court-martial sentence was vacated and the applicant was confined in the Fort Jackson Post Stockade to serve out his sentence. On 18 March 1968, the unit commander recommended that the applicant be required to appear before a board of officers convened under the provisions of Army Regulation (AR) 635-212 for the purpose of determining whether he should be discharged prior to the expiration of his term of service. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084106C070212
His WD AGO Form 53-55 shows he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (in item 31); the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 4 bronze service stars, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Purple Heart, the Distinguished Unit Badge, 1 service stripe, and 2 overseas service bars (in item 33); and the Honorable Service Lapel Button (in item 55). The applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 already shows that he was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Presidential Unit Citation (at the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084107C070212
The Board considered the following evidence: It states, in pertinent part, that a bronze service star is authorized with this award for each campaign a member is credited with while serving in the PTO. The Board notes the applicant’s contention that he is entitled to the PH for being wounded in action while serving in New Guinea, but it finds insufficient evidence to support this claim.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084108C070212
It indicates that the applicant was a member of either the ARNG or USAR continuously from 10 October 1960 until being discharged on 11 December 1992. Further, based on a review of the applicant’s personnel records and all documents and evidence he provided to the Board, ARPERSCOM officials determined the applicant completed 19 qualifying years for retirement purposes, and a minimum of 20 qualifying years is required to be eligible for retired pay. The evidence of record confirms the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084109C070212
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 showing the applicant held the rank of corporal on the date of his separation from active duty; by awarding him the Bronze Star Medal, for exemplary...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084110C070212
The applicant states, in effect, that The Adjutant General of Colorado abused his authority when he failed to abide by the Flight Evaluation Board's (FEB's) decision that he be returned to flight status. The Board notes that the DAIG found it was within the authority of The Adjutant General, Colorado to place his personnel assets as he determined in his organization and it was within the authority of the standardization board to recommend an FEB be initiated on the applicant. That all of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084111C070212
EVIDENCE OF RECORD : The applicant's military records show: The unit commander stated that the action was being taken because the applicant had served in the grade of E-2 since 7 September 1971, and had been denied promotion as of 7 January 1972. However, the Board finds no evidence in this case that supports the applicant’s allegation that racial prejudice played a part in his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084121C070212
The applicant requests that the Good Conduct Medal disqualification statement, currently located on the performance (P) fiche of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF), be removed from his records. Army Regulation 600-8-22, Military Awards, states, in pertinent part, that while any record of NJP could be in conflict with recognizing a soldier’s service as exemplary, such record should not be viewed as automatically disqualifying for award of the Good Conduct Medal. Evidence of record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084122C070212
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to reflect enlistment in pay grade E-3, payment of any back pay and allowances, and entitlement to an $8000.00 “High Grad Bonus.” He states, in effect, that in spite of providing the appropriate college transcripts, he was not permitted to enlist in the grade of E-3, or receive the appropriate enlistment bonus. Based on the evidence available to the Board, it appears that the applicant may have been enlisted in pay grade E-2,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2003 | 2003084123C070212
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 | 2003084126C070212
The applicant’s military records show that on 26 July 2002 he submitted a request for leave for the period 10 October 2002 to 31 January 2003. MILPER Message Number 02-088 only changed a portion of a previous message regarding special leave accrual as a result of the 11 September 2001 attacks on the United States, and stated in effect that soldiers must use accumulated leave in excess of 60 days before the end of the third fiscal year after the service terminated (30 September 2004). ...