Applicant Name: Application Receipt Date: 2007/06/04 Prior Review: No Prior Review Date: I. Applicant Request: Change to Honorable REASON: Yes REASON CHANGE: No RE CODE CHANGE: Yes Issues: 144.0001 Administrative Discharge - PTSD 100.0200 Change Date II. Were Proper Discharge and Separation Authority procedures followed? Tender Offer: Unknown See Attachments: Legal: Yes Medical: No Minority Opinion: Yes Exhibits: Yes III. Discharge Under Review Unit CDR Recommended Discharge: General Discharge Cert Date: 2009/02/03 Discharge Received: General Discharge Cert Date: 2009/02/03 Chapter: 14 AR: 635-200 Reason: Misconduct RE: RE-1A SPD: 55 Unit/Location: 101 Airborne / VA Time Lost: Reason: Civil Confinement Date From: 2008/01/05 Date To: 2008/01/12 Article 15s and Courts-Martial (Charges/Dates/Punishment): Counseling Records Available: No IV. Soldier’s Overall Record Age at current enlistment: Current ENL Date: 2006/01/01 Current ENL Term: 3 Years Current ENL Service: 3 Yrs, 1 Mos, 3 Days Total Service: 3 Yrs, 1 Mos, 3 Days Previous Discharges: Discharge Type: Blue Discharge Discharge Date: 2007/01/01 Service: US Army Highest Grade: Private First Class - Enl Pay Grade 3 Performance Ratings Available: No MOS: Information Technology GT: 99 EDU: Doctorate Degree Overseas: No Combat: Yes Decorations/Awards: Award/Decoration: Navy Commendation Medal Award/Decoration: Cdrs Award For Civilian Svc Award/Decoration: Achmt Medal For Civilian Svc V. Post-Discharge Activity City, State: Post Service Accomplishments: Good work in the community VI. Facts, Circumstances, and Legal Basis for Separation a. Facts and Circumstances: After carefully examining the applicant's record of service during the period of enlistment under review and considering the analyst's recommendation and rationale, the Board determined that the discharge was both proper and equitable. Retention is normally only considered in exceptionally meritorious cases when clearly in the best interests of the Army. Because of the civilian conviction, the applicant diminished the quality of service below that meriting a fully honorable (or general discharge). (The Board noted that an Administrative Separation Board was properly conducted and that the separation authority determined the specific offenses warranted separation.) The applicant provided no independent corroborating evidence demonstrating that either the command's action was erroneous or that his (her) service mitigated the misconduct or poor duty performance. The Board, being convinced that the reason for discharge and the characterization of service were both proper and equitable, voted to deny relief. b. Legal Basis for Separation: The Board carefully examined the applicant's record of service for the period of enlistment under review. The evidence of record shows that on 6 October 1989 the applicant was barred from reenlistment for several incidents of writing bad checks. The applicant, having determined that he was unable to overcome the local bar to reenlistment, requested immediate separation under the provisions of Chapter 16, AR 635-200, by reason of a locally imposed bar to reenlistment. The applicant authenticated a request for separation with his signature in which he indicated that he understood that once separated, he would not be permitted to reenlist and would be ineligible for further service. The applicant's request for separation was subsequently approved and the applicant was honorably discharged. The Board found the reason for discharge to be both proper and equitable and voted to deny relief. c. Response to Issues, Recommendation and Rationale: The Board carefully examined the applicant's record of service during the period of enlistment under review. There was a full consideration of all faithful and honorable service. The Board noted that the basis for the applicant's discharge was her inability to pass the APFT test on three occasions, recycled for academic performance, lack of motivation and her misconduct. The evidence of record further shows that command attempted to assist the applicant in performing and conducting herself to Army standards by providing counseling and by the imposition of non-judicial punishment. The applicant failed to respond appropriately to these efforts. After carefully examining the applicant's record of service during the period of enlistment under review and considering the analyst's recommendation and rationale, the Board determined that the narrative reason for separation was both proper and equitable and voted to deny relief. VII. Summary of Army Discharge Review Board Hearing Type of Hearing: ADRB Date: 2009/01/30 Location: Washington, D.C. Did the Applicant Testify? Yes Did the Applicant Appear? Yes Counsel: NA Witnesses/Observers: NA Exhibits Submitted: NA VIII. Board Discussion, Determination, and Recommendation After carefully examining the applicant's record of service during the period of enlistment under review and considering the analyst's recommendation and rationale, the Board determined that the discharge was both proper and equitable. Retention is normally only considered in exceptionally meritorious cases when clearly in the best interests of the Army. Because of the civilian conviction, the applicant diminished the quality of service below that meriting a fully honorable (or general discharge). (The Board noted that an Administrative Separation Board was properly conducted and that the separation authority determined the specific offenses warranted separation.) The applicant provided no independent corroborating evidence demonstrating that either the command's action was erroneous or that his (her) service mitigated the misconduct or poor duty performance. The Board, being convinced that the reason for discharge and the characterization of service were both proper and equitable, voted to deny relief. IX. Board Decision Board Vote: Character – 0 Change 2 No Change Reason - 1 Change 1 No Change (Board member names available upon request) XI. Certification Signature Approval Authority: EDGAR J. YANGER Colonel, U.S. Army President, Army Discharge Review Board Issue a new DD Form 214 Yes Change Characterization to: Change Reason to: "Enlisted-Retirement - Disability, Permanent-Sfj" Other: RE Code: Grade Restoration: No Grade: ARMY DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD - CASE REPORT AND DIRECTIVE Case Number AR20070007618 ______________________________________________________________________________ Page 1 of 4