Box MS419.03
Container
Contains 179 Results:
Letter. From: Dept. of the Army. To: Maj. John Foster. Notification of Temporary Promotion Status., May 12, 1975
File — Box: MS419.03, Folder: MS419.03.370
Identifier: MS419.03.370
Scope and Contents
1. A Dept.of the Army Promotion Selection Board convened on 15 Apr.'75 to consider officers for temporary, AUS (Army of the US) promotion to lieutenant colonel under the provisions of AR 624-100. You were among the officers considered,but unfortunately the board did not recommend you for promotion. Etc...
2. The board examined the entire record of each officer on an impartial basis. Factors such as the following were considered: performance reflected by efficiency reports, civilian and...
Dates:
May 12, 1975
Documents. United States Court of Appeals. Maj. John R. Foster vs Clifford Alexander, Secretary Of The Army., Filed; Jan.20,1977
File — Box: MS419.03, Folder: MS419.03.371
Identifier: MS419.03.371
Scope and Contents
Other plaintiffs suing the Army: Capt.Thomas E.Gober and Capt.Gerold E.Knapp. Cause: Defendants' failure to follow own Regulations. The officers were passed-over for promotion because the Selection Boards/ Promotions Boards did not include Army Reserve Officers as required when a Reservist is being considered for promotion.
77-3192 Appendix includes; Foster's complaint for Declaratory Judgement and Injuctive Relief,Count One. Affidavit, Consolidation Order,and supporting documents for the...
Dates:
Filed; Jan.20,1977
Letters and Supporting Documents; Maj. John Foster vs Clifford Alexander, Secretary Of The Army., Feb.10,1976
File — Box: MS419.03, Folder: MS419.03.372
Identifier: MS419.013.372
Scope and Contents
*Letter to Foster from his Attorney, Mike Swanwick: Enclosed..copy of application submitted on your behalf to the Army Board for the Correction of Military Records. ..to Raymond Williams, Exec. Secretary to the ABCMR,I have made reference to the Secretary's Directive which will insure that you will be the recipient of any beneficial decision by the newly convened Selection Board. Please keep me informed as to the status of the efficiency report for the period Aug.18-Dec.12,1971, as I believe...
Dates:
Feb.10,1976
Letters. To: Gen.Bernard Rogers. From: Maj. Lones Wigger. Complaint of being passed over (he and Foster)., Sept.10,1976- Nov.30,1976
File — Box: MS419.03, Folder: MS419.03.373
Identifier: MS419.03.373
Scope and Contents
*Letter to the General from Wigger: Complaining that he got passed over for promotion to Lt.Col (1st time) and so did Maj.Foster (2nd time). Explaining that they're members of the USAMTU, and how important they are to the Army and the Army's desire to win in competitions. World class shooters such as they are, are developed only after long years of training and experience.Etc. etc.
*Response from: Brigadier General Phillip Kaplan, Deputy Chief of Staff, Personnel. Nov.15
*Response from:...
Dates:
Sept.10,1976- Nov.30,1976
Letter and Bulletins. To: Maj. John Foster. From: Raymond Williams, Board for Correction of Military Records, Dec.16,1976 Bulletins:'56-'74
File — Box: MS419.03, Folder: MS419.03.374
Identifier: MS419.03.374
Scope and Contents
Letter denying Maj.Foster's application for reconsideration for promotiion...."this Board concluded that your previous nonselection for promotion under the 1974 and/or 1975 selection criteria was neither erroneous nor unjust and recommended denial of you application. The Secretary of the Army has approved the Board's proceedings and, under the provisions of 10 U.S.C.1552, directed that your application be denied.
Bulletins: USAMTU; Assignments, Organization of Unit, Attachment of Unit,...
Dates:
Dec.16,1976 Bulletins:'56-'74
Newspaper clipping. Headline: "Officers Lose Bid to Block Army Ouster", March 1977(?)
File — Box: MS419.03, Folder: MS419.03.375
Identifier: MS419.03.375
Scope and Contents
In March, Judge J. Robert Elliott of the federal district court in Columbus, GA, refused to issue a preliminary injunction which would have blocked the promotion passover separation of Army Reserve Capt. Gerold Knapp. In the same injunction ruling, Elliott also refused to stay the March 31 separation of Maj.John Foster, a member of the Army Marksmanship Unit. Foster, a former Olympic rifle marksmanship competitor, was in the Soviet Union as a representative of the International Olympic...
Dates:
March 1977(?)
Bulletin. Subject: Release from Active Duty., Dec. 1976
File — Box: MS419.03, Folder: MS419.03.376
Identifier: MS419.03.376
Scope and Contents
Release from Active Duty.From: Col.Horace Jordan,Chief, Personnel Operations Division. Item 2.Department of the Army policy requires the release from active duty of reserve officers who have twice been not recommended for temporary promotion. Maj.Foster must be released from active duty on the 90th day after his receipt of this notification unless earlier release is requested. Earlier release will not affect the officer's eligibility for readjustment pay if he is otherwise qualified.
3) The...
Dates:
Dec. 1976
Officer Evaluation Report. Reason for submitting report: Separation., Nov.15,1976 - Mar.30,1977
File — Box: MS419.03, Folder: MS419.03.377
Identifier: MS419.03.377
Scope and Contents
Part III. Description of Duties; Coach/Instructor Shooter. (lists detail).
Part IV. Professioinal Attributes. Items 1-16 he got all "yes". Rater Explanation: Questions 2,4,10. 2.He is one of the most knowledgeable officers in the world on International and Olympic competition. 4.He is eager to accept new tasks and responsibility. 10.Displays true concern for subordianates and actively motivates each to reach his potential.
Part V. Demonstrated Performance of Present Duty. Score; Outstanding...
Dates:
Nov.15,1976 - Mar.30,1977
Letter. From: Mike Swanwick, Attorney. To: Maj. John Foster. Re: Foster vs Alexander., Apr.14,1977
File — Box: MS419.03, Folder: MS419.03.378
Identifier: MS419.03.378
Scope and Contents
Foster's attorney discussed time frame of his case. Who has to submit what, where and by when.
Dates:
Apr.14,1977
Letter. From: VA Regional Office. To: John Foster. Re: Disability compensation claim., June 8,1977
File — Box: MS419.03, Folder: MS419.03.379
Identifier: MS419.03.379
Scope and Contents
Your disabilities listed below, are service-connected, but they are less than 10% disabling and compensation is not payable. -High frequency hearing loss (bilateral) -Chip fracture,(right hand) -Residuals of torn achilles tendon
Dates:
June 8,1977