Applicant Name: ????? Application Receipt Date: 2008/04/23 Prior Review: Prior Review Date: NA I. Applicant Request: Upgrade Reason Change RE Code Change Issues: The applicant stated "AR 635-200, PARA 14-12c, Conduct unbecoming of an NCO Failed Urinalysis." II. Were Proper Discharge and Separation Authority procedures followed? Tender Offer: NA See Attachments: Legal Medical Minority Opinion Exhibits III. Discharge Under Review Unit CDR Recommended Discharge: Retain Date: 060918 Discharge Received: Date: 061024 Chapter: 14 AR: 635-200 Reason: Misconduct, (Serious Offense) RE: SPD: JKQ Unit/Location: F C0, 1-160th SOAR (A), Fort Campbell, KY Time Lost: None Article 15s (Charges/Dates/Punishment): 060712, wrongfully used methamphetamine between (060331-060403), reduction to E-4, forfeiture of $967 x 2 (suspended), 45 days extra duty and 45 days restriction (FG). Courts-Martial (Charges/Dates/Punishment): None Counseling Records Available: Yes No IV. Soldier’s Overall Record Age at current enlistment: 26 Current ENL Date: 050901 Current ENL Term: 3 Years ????? Current ENL Service: 01 Yrs, 01Mos, 24Days ????? Total Service: 05 Yrs, 11Mos, 17Days ????? Previous Discharges: RA-001108-050831/HD Highest Grade: E-5 Performance Ratings Available: Yes No MOS: 15N10 Avionic Mechanic GT: 90 EDU: HS Grad Overseas: Korea/Southwest Asia Combat: Iraq (040317-050316) Decorations/Awards: ARCOM, AAM-2, NDSM, GWOTEM, GWOTSM, KDSM, NCOPDR, ASR, OSB-2, V. Post-Discharge Activity City, State: Pensacola, FL Post Service Accomplishments: None Listed VI. Facts, Circumstances, and Legal Basis for Separation a. Facts and Circumstances: The evidence of record shows that on 18 September 2006, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 14, AR 635-200, by reason of misconduct-commission of a serious offense for wrongfully used methamphetamine between (060331-060403), and recommended that the applicant be retained in the U.S. Army. He was advised of his rights. The applicant waived legal counsel, was advised of the impact of the discharge action, and did not submit a statement in his own behalf. The unit commander subsequently recommended that the applicant be retained in the Army based on his potential for future service and rehabilitative potential. The intermediate commander reviewed the proposed discharge action and recommended that the applicant be retained. On 11 October 2006, the separation authority waived further rehabilitative efforts and directed that the applicant be discharged with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions with a reentry eligibility (RE) code of "4." The analyst noted that someone in the separation process erroneously entered on the DD Form 214 block 27, a reentry eligibility (RE) code of "1." Further, Misconduct, Commission of a Serious Offense according to AR 601-210, Separation Program Designator (SPD)/Reentry (RE) Codes Cross- Reference Table indicates that a reentry eligibility (RE) code of "3" is the appropriate separation code under the provisions of Chapter 14, AR 635-200, by reason of Misconduct, Commission of a Serious Offense. b. Legal Basis for Separation: Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Chapter 14 establishes policy and prescribes procedures for separating members for misconduct. Specific categories include minor disciplinary infractions, a pattern of misconduct, and commission of a serious offense, to include abuse of illegal drugs, convictions by civil authorities and desertion or absence without leave. Action will be taken to separate a member for misconduct when it is clearly established that rehabilitation is impractical or unlikely to succeed. Army policy states that an under other than honorable conditions discharge is normally considered appropriate, but a general discharge under honorable conditions or an honorable discharge may be granted. c. Response to Issues, Recommendation and Rationale: After a careful review of all the applicant’s military records during the period of enlistment under review and the issues he submitted, the analyst found no mitigating factors that would merit an upgrade of the applicant's discharge. The applicant, by violating the Army's policy not to possess or use illegal drugs, compromised the trust and confidence placed in a NCO. The applicant, as a NCO, had the duty to support and abide by the Army's drug policies. By abusing illegal drugs, the applicant knowingly risked a military career and diminished the quality of his service below that meriting a fully honorable discharge. Furthermore, the analyst noted the applicant's issue submitted with his application. However, the issue does not provide the Board a basis upon which to grant relief. In view of the foregoing, the analyst determined that the reason for discharge and the characterization of service were both proper and equitable and recommends to the Board to deny relief. VII. Summary of Army Discharge Review Board Hearing Type of Hearing: Date: 10 February 2009 Location: Washington, DC Did the Applicant Testify? Yes No 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 and voted to deny relief. IX. Board Decision XI. Certification Signature Board Vote: Approval Authority: Character - Change 0 No change 5 Reason - Change 0 No change 5 (Board member names available upon request) EDGAR J. YANGER Colonel, U.S. Army X. Board Action Directed President, Army Discharge Review Board Issue a new DD Form 214 Change Characterization to: Change Reason to: No Change Other: NA RE Code: Grade Restoration: No Yes Grade: None ARMY DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD - CASE REPORT AND DIRECTIVE Case Number AR20080008003 ______________________________________________________________________________ Page 1 of 3 pages