ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110010871
Applicant Request: Upgrade Reason Change RE Code Change Issues: The applicant states: "I feel my discharge statues of General Under Honorable is unjust due to the fact that I did serve my country honorably. I served two combat tours in Iraq totaling over 30 months. An administrative separation board is a right and required under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, and the record reflects that the applicant did not receive an administrative separation board based on the conditional...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110011018
Applicant Name: ????? Facts and Circumstances: The evidence of record shows that on 18 May 2005, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c, AR 635-200, by reason of misconduct- Abuse of Illegal drugs for testing positive for MDMA and marijuana on 050118, along with various other misconducts, resulting in non-judicial punishment, with a under other than honorable conditions discharge. Board Action...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110011070
Applicant Request: Upgrade Reason Change RE Code Change Issues: The applicant states, in effect, that he served in the Army Reserves under Honorable Conditions. Facts, Circumstances, and Legal Basis for Separation a. Certification Signature Approval Authority: EDGAR J. YANGER Colonel, U.S. Army President, Army Discharge Review Board BONITA E. TROTMAN Lieutenant Colonel, U. S. Army Secretary Recorder Legend: AWOL Absent Without Leave GCM General Court Martial NA Not applicable SCM Summary...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110011122
Applicant Name: ????? Facts and Circumstances: The evidence of record shows that on 8 March 2011, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12b, AR 635-200, by reason of pattern of misconduct for having received a Field Grade Article 15 (110112) for six violations of failure to report and one violation of disrespect toward a commissioned officer, with a general, under honorable conditions discharge. On 1...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110011285
The applicant requests correction of records to show assignment of the highest final disability rating applicable and not less than 50 percent for unfitting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) retroactive to the active duty release date. Based on available applicable evidence, the PDA should reevaluate the applicant's medical conditions without regard to any DoD or Army regulations or guidelines that were inconsistent with the VASRD in effect at the time of the original adjudication to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110011296
The applicant requests correction of records to show assignment of the highest final disability rating applicable and not less than 50 percent for unfitting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) retroactive to the active duty release date. The PEB further recommended the applicant be placed on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) with subsequent reevaluation. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110011305
The applicant requests correction of records to show assignment of not less than 50 percent for unfitting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) retroactive to the active duty release date. At the time the applicant was medically separated the VASRD provided that when a mental disorder develops in service as a result of a highly stressful event is severe enough to bring about a veteran's release from active military service, the rating agency shall assign an evaluation of not less than 50...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110011650
The applicant contends that he should have been medically discharged; however, the analyst determined that Army Regulation 635-200, in pertinent part, stipulates that commanders will not take action to separate Soldiers for a medical condition solely to spare a Soldier who may have committed serious acts of misconduct. The narrative reason specified by Army Regulations for a discharge under this paragraph is "Misconduct (Pattern of Misconduct)", and the separation code is "JKA." ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110011656
Applicant Name: ????? Facts and Circumstances: The evidence of record shows that on 29 April 2003, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12b, AR 635-200, by reason of misconductfor wrongful use of a controlled substance (Marijuana) and a civil conviction, with a general, under honorable conditions discharge. Legal Basis for Separation: Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110011713
Applicant Name: ????? Facts, Circumstances, and Legal Basis for Separation a. The reasons for separation, including the specific circumstances that form the basis for the discharge are considered on the issue of characterization.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110011854
The DD Form 214 indicates the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 14, AR 635-200, paragraph 14-12b by reason of misconduct, with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. The DD Form 214 indicates the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 14, AR 635-200, paragraph 14-12b by reason of misconduct, with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. Board Action Directed Issue a new DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110011860
Applicant Name: ????? Applicant Request: Upgrade Reason Change RE Code Change Issues: The applicant states, in effect, that he enlisted at the age of 18, at a very young. Furthermore, the DD Form 214 shows a Separation Code of KFS (i.e., for the good of the Service-in lieu of trial by court-martial) with a reentry eligibility (RE) code of "4."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110011940
Applicant Name: ????? On 28 April 2010, the applicant consulted with legal counsel, was advised of the impact of the discharge action, requested consideration of his case by an administrative separation board and did not submit a statement in his own behalf. On 23 March 2011, the separation authority approved the findings and recommendations of the administrative separation board in part and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of under other than honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110012081
Applicant Request: Upgrade Reason Change RE Code Change Issues: The applicant states: "I was discharged from the US Army for Unacceptable Conduct secondary to my romantic involvement with a Non-Commissioned Officer. c. Response to Issues, Recommendation and Rationale: After a careful review of all the applicant's military records during the term of service under review, the issue and document submitted with the application, the analyst determined that the evidence was not sufficiently...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110012128
Applicant Name: ????? The intermediate commander reviewed the proposed action and recommended approval of the separation with a general, under honorable conditions discharge. Board Action Directed Issue a new DD Form 214 Change Characterization to: Change Reason to: NA Other: NA RE Code: Grade Restoration: No Yes Grade: NA XI.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110012673
Applicant Name: ????? On 28 September 2010, the separation authority approved the Chapter 10 request and directed an under other than honorable conditions discharge. It is also noted that the characterization of service for this type of discharge is normally under other than honorable conditions and the applicant was aware of it prior to requesting discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110012675
Applicant Name: ????? Army Regulation 635-200 provides in pertinent part, that a Soldier is in entry-level status for the first 180 days of continuous active duty. Certification Signature Approval Authority: EDGAR J. YANGER Colonel, U.S. Army President, Army Discharge Review Board BONITA E. TROTMAN Lieutenant Colonel, U. S. Army Secretary Recorder Legend: AWOL Absent Without Leave GCM General Court Martial NA Not applicable SCM Summary Court Martial BCD Bad Conduct Discharge GD General...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110012827
Facts and Circumstances: The evidence of record shows that on 25 March 2011, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12b, AR 635-200, by reason of misconduct, for showing a continual disregard for the rules and regulations; having multiple disciplinary infractions over a period of several months which include the following: while at Downer Hall he was counseled after ripping a sink from the wall of a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110013289
Discharge Under Review Unit CDR Recommended Discharge: Date: 071018 Discharge Received: Date: 071116 Chapter: 10 AR: 635-200 Reason: In Lieu of Trial by Court-Martial RE: SPD: KFS Unit/Location: A Co, 2-19 IN Rgt, Fort Benning, GA Time Lost: 45 days, AWOL (070729-070911), apprehended Article 15s (Charges/Dates/Punishment): None Courts-Martial (Charges/Dates/Punishment): None Counseling Records Available: Yes No IV. Chapter 10 of that regulation provides, in pertinent part, that a member who...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110013453
Applicant Name: ????? On 8 May 2007, the applicant consulted with legal counsel, was advised of the impact of the discharge action, voluntarily waived consideration of his case by an administrative separation board contingent upon receiving a characterization of service no less favorable than general, under honorable conditions and did not submit a statement in his own behalf. On 24 May 2007, the separation authority waived further rehabilitative efforts and directed the applicants...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110013467
Applicant Name: ????? Facts and Circumstances: The evidence of record shows that on 1 October 2010, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c, AR 635-200, by reason of misconduct, commission of a serious offense, for abuse of illegal drugs and assault, with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. On 23 December 2010, the separation authority waived further rehabilitative efforts and directed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110013493
The applicant requests cash reimbursement for Post Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence (PDMRA) days earned during his period of active duty from 1 October 2006 through 28 March 2008. The applicant's record shows he served on active duty from 9 September 2006 through 2 June 2008, while a member of the United States Army Reserve (USAR). However, other than the special authority to monetarily compensate Soldiers who were REFRAD between authorization for the PDMRA program on 19 January...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110013609
Issue 1: The applicant was a good Soldier and her superiors failed to consider her complete service record. c. Response to Issues, Recommendation and Rationale: After a careful review of all the applicants available military records the issue and documents submitted with the application, the analyst found several mitigating factors which would merit a partial upgrade of the applicant's characterization of service to general, under honorable conditions. In review of the applicant's entire...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110013610
On 8 April 2010, the applicant consulted with legal counsel, was advised of the impact of the discharge action, requested an administrative separation board and submitted a statement in her own behalf. The intermediate commander reviewed the proposed action and recommended approval of the separation with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. On 17 December 2010, the separation authority approved the recommendation of the administrative separation board, and directed the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110013627
On 1 February 2011, new information was received from the United States Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA) in regard to the decision of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20100026721 dated 3 December 2010. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant amendment of the decision of the ABCMR set forth in Docket Number AR20100026721 dated 3 December 2010, by replacing paragraph 1a and 1b of the original BOARD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110013633
On 1 February 2011, new information was received from the United States Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA) in regard to the decision of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20100029393 dated 24 January 2011. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant amendment of the decision of the ABCMR set forth in Docket Number AR20100029393 dated 24 January 2011, by replacing paragraph 1a and 1b of the original BOARD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110013824
Applicant Name: ????? On 18 March 2010, the separation authority approved the Chapter 10 request and directed the discharge with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. Accordingly, the analyst recommends to the Board that the applicants characterization of service be upgraded to general, under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110013845
Applicant Name: ????? Applicant Request: Upgrade Reason Change RE Code Change Issues: The applicant states, in effect, that when she was counseled by her commander she was told she would be discharged under chapter 5-8 for not having a proper family care plan. Facts and Circumstances: The evidence of record shows that on 19 May 2003, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12b, AR 635-200, for patterns of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110014097
Applicant Name: ????? I have been going to [ redacted ] College since my general discharge and hopefully change to an honorable discharge. Facts and Circumstances: The evidence of record shows that on 19 April 2009, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 14, Section III, Paragraph 14-12c, AR 635-200, by reason of misconduct, commission of a serious offense, for use of illegal drugs, with a general, under honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110014252
Applicant Request: Upgrade Reason Change RE Code Change Issues: The applicant states, in effect, that he is requesting an upgrade of his discharge to general, under honorable conditions because after having time to reflect on the incident that caused his discharge, he feels that he made an honest mistake. It is also noted that the characterization of service for this type of discharge is normally under other than honorable conditions and the applicant was aware of that prior to requesting...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110014326
Applicant Name: ????? On 1 July 2009, the applicant consulted with legal counsel, was advised of the impact of the discharge action, unconditionally waived his right to an administrative separation board (was not entitled), and submitted a statement in his own behalf. On 23 July 2009, the separation authority waived further rehabilitative efforts and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110014338
Applicant Name: ????? Legal Basis for Separation: Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. c. Response to Issues, Recommendation and Rationale: After a careful review of the applicants available military records, the issues and documents submitted with the application, the analyst found no mitigating factors which would merit an upgrade of the applicant's discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110014430
Applicant Name: ????? Applicant Request: Upgrade Reason Change RE Code Change Issues: The applicant, states in effect, that his service was excellent, he received a CIB for his service in Afghanistan and two ARCOMs, one of which was for valor. On 9 February 2011, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110014905
Applicant Name: ????? Applicant Request: Upgrade Reason Change RE Code Change Issues: The applicant, states in effect, that he was unjustly discharged and reduced in rank because he had requested to be released from his contract due to his 50 percent PTSD disability rating which was service connected as determined by the Veterans Administration. Facts, Circumstances, and Legal Basis for Separation a.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110014959
Applicant Request: Upgrade Reason Change RE Code Change Issues: The applicant states, in effect, that he is requesting an upgrade of his discharge to honorable because his five month period of service was honorable. His DD Form 214 indicates he was released from active duty under the provisions of a self-terminating order number T-02-701980, by reason of completion of required active service, with service uncharacterized. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-8c, in effect at the time,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110015044
In addition, the GCMCA approved the applicant's request for discharge in lieu of the court-martial and ordered the applicant reduced to pay grade E-1/PVT and discharged with service characterized as under other than honorable conditions. The applicant requested discharge, post-trial in lieu of the court-martial sentence, under the provisions of Chapter 10, AR 635-200. Chapter 3, section II states in paragraph 3-8e, "When the sole basis for separation is a serious offense that resulted in a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110015047
Applicant Name: ????? He conditioned his Chapter 10 request to receiving a general, under honorable conditions discharge. On 24 February 2011, the separation authority approved the Chapter 10 request and directed a discharge with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110015053
Applicant Name: ????? Discharge Under Review Unit CDR Recommended Discharge: Date: by an undated memorandum Discharge Received: Date: 110516 Chapter: 14-12c(2) AR: 635-200 Reason: Misconduct (Drug Abuse) RE: SPD: JKK Unit/Location: B Co, 2-5 Cav, 1 BCT, 1CD, Fort Hood, TX Time Lost: None Article 15s (Charges/Dates/Punishment): 110302, wrongful use of Marijuana (101205-1110105), reduced to E-2, 45-day extra duty and restriction, (FG) Courts-Martial (Charges/Dates/Punishment): None Counseling...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110015065
The DD Form 214, indicates the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c, AR 635-200, by reason of misconduct, with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. The DD Form 214, indicates the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c, AR 635-200, by reason of misconduct-serious offense, with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. Furthermore, the analyst...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110015161
Applicant Name: ????? Facts and Circumstances: The evidence of record shows that on 19 October 2001, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c, AR 635-200, by reason of misconduct-abuse of illegal drugs, for wrongfully using marijuana (010728-010828), with a general, under honorable conditions characterization of service. c. Response to Issues, Recommendation and Rationale: After a careful review of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110015463
Applicant Name: ????? The applicant consulted with legal counsel, was advised of the impact of the discharge action, unconditionally waived her right to an administrative separation board (was not entitled) and did not submit a statement in her own behalf. On 4 November 2004, the separation authority waived further rehabilitative efforts and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110015575
Discharge Under Review Unit CDR Recommended Discharge: NIF Date: NIF Discharge Received: Date: 051129 Chapter: NIF AR: 135-178 Reason: NIF RE: SPD: NA Unit/Location: HQS, 310th Military Police Bn (I/R), (EPW/CI), Uniondale, NY Time Lost: NIF Article 15s (Charges/Dates/Punishment): NIF Courts-Martial (Charges/Dates/Punishment): NIF Counseling Records Available: Yes No IV. The reasons for separation, including the specific circumstances that form the basis for the discharge are considered on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110015606
Applicant Name: ????? On 8 May 2003, the separation authority approved the Chapter 10 request and directed an under other than honorable conditions discharge. Legal Basis for Separation: Army Regulation 635-200, sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110015859
Applicant Request: Upgrade Reason Change RE Code Change Issues: The counsel for the applicant states, in effect, that the applicants unit failed to comply with administrative regulations and procedures, and discharged the applicant without a hearing, despite a pending request for conditional waiver as documented by the attached e-mails, and that it amounts to violation of the Soldiers due process rights. The analyst noted that an administrative separation board is a right and required...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110015897
Applicant Name: ????? The DD Form 214 indicates the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 10, AR 635-200, for the good of the Service in lieu of trial by court-martial with a characterization of service of 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 punitive discharge may submit a request for a discharge for the good...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110015899
Applicant Name: ????? On 19 May 2011, the applicant consulted with legal counsel, was advised of the impact of the discharge action and submitted a statement in his own behalf. On 14 June 2011, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110016145
Applicant Name: ????? Legal Basis for Separation: Army Regulation 635-200 provides the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Army Regulation 635-200 states that a Soldier is in an entry-level status if the Soldier has not completed more than 180 days of creditable continuous active duty prior to the initiation of separation action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110016148
Applicant Name: ????? On 20 September 2007, the separation authority approved the Chapter 10 request and directed the discharge with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. It is also noted that the characterization of service for this type of discharge is normally under other than honorable conditions and the applicant was aware of it prior to requesting discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110016155
Applicant Request: Upgrade Reason Change RE Code Change Issues: The applicant through legal counsel states, in effect, that she requests an upgrade of her discharge to general, under honorable conditions or fully honorable and a change to the narrative reason for separation. The applicant's chain of command documentation recommending approval of the applicant's resignation with issuance of an under other than honorable conditions discharge is not contained in the available record and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110016538
Applicant Name: ????? Facts and Circumstances: The unit commanders notification and acknowledgement memorandum notifying the applicant of his intent to initiate separation action under the provisions of Chapter 14, AR 635-200, by reason of misconductpattern of misconduct, with a general, under honorable conditions discharge and the unit commanders recommendation for separation memorandum is not part of the available record and the analyst presumed government regularity in the discharge...