ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110020941
Applicant Name: ????? A medical proceeding, regardless of the date completed, must establish that a medical condition was identified by appropriate medical authority within six months of the Soldiers initial entrance on active duty, that the condition would have permanently or temporarily disqualified the Soldier for entry into the military service had it been detected at that time, and the medical condition does not disqualify the Soldier from retention in the service under the provisions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110020958
Moreover, the analyst found no evidence of arbitrary or capricious actions by the command and was satisfied that all requirements of law and regulation were met and the rights of the applicant were fully protected throughout the separation process. The applicant rejoined the Army National Guard and the ADRB is authorized to consider post-service factors in the recharacterization of a discharge. Board Action Directed Issue a new DD Form 214 Change Characterization to: Change Reason to:...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110020966
Applicant Name: ????? Facts and Circumstances: The evidence of record shows that on 3 April 1997, 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, misconduct-abuse of illegal drugs, for having positive results on a urinalysis for cocaine, with a general, under honorable conditions discharge. The intermediate commander reviewed the proposed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110021234
Applicant Name: ????? Applicant Request: Upgrade Reason Change RE Code Change Issues: The applicant states, in effect, that she had many negative experiences with her drill sergeants and 1st sergeants and as a result of this, she was unable to successfully complete her cycle. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110021445
Application Receipt Date: 2011/10/25 Prior Review: Prior Review Date: NA I. Possible characterizations of service include an honorable, general, under honorable conditions, under other than honorable conditions, or uncharacterized, if the Soldier is in entry-level status. Therefore, based on the available evidence, the analyst presumes government regularity in the discharge process and concludes that it appears based on the discharge orders that the reason for discharge and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110021473
Facts and Circumstances: The evidence of record shows that on 23 July 2008, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12a, AR 635-200, by reason of pattern of misconduct for multiple offenses of failing to report, being disrespectful towards noncommissioned officers, sleeping on guard duty, and failing to pay spousal support, with a general, under honorable conditions discharge. The intermediate commander...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110021561
Her DD Form 214 indicates she was released from active duty training under the provisions of Chapter 4, AR 635-200 by reason of completion of required active service, with service uncharacterized. The characterization of service for Soldiers separated under this provision of the regulation will normally be honorable, unless the Soldier is in entry-level status. A Soldier is in entry-level status for the first 180 days of continuous active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110021566
Applicant Name: ????? The DD Form 214 indicates the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 14, AR 635-200, paragraph 14-12c 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, AR 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, misconduct, with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110021689
Applicant Name: ????? On 7 May 2002, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. 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 | AR20110021804
Facts and Circumstances: The evidence of record shows that on 7 April 2011, 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 going AWOL (101210-110107), with a general, under honorable conditions discharge. On 13 May 2011, the separation authority waived further rehabilitative efforts and directed the applicant be discharged with a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110021810
Applicant Name: ????? Facts and Circumstances: The evidence of record shows that on 25 February 2011, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c(2), AR 635-200, by reason of misconduct-commission of a serious offense/abuse of illegal drugs for wrongfully using marijuana, being AWOL and failing to report to her appointed place of duty, with a general, under honorable conditions discharge. On 28 February...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110021850
Applicant Name: ????? Facts and Circumstances: The evidence of record shows that on 13 May 2005, 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 a pattern of misconduct for DUI x 2 (041219), (040828); being drunk and disorderly (020505); failing to obey a lawful order (020505); and receiving a GOMOR, with an honorable discharge. Yes No Counsel: NA Witnesses/Observers: NA Exhibits...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110021884
Applicant Name: ????? On 6 March 2008, the separation authority waived further rehabilitative efforts and directed the applicant's discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. The analyst determined that the applicants discharge was appropriate because the quality of his service was not consistent with the Army's standards for acceptable personal conduct and performance of duty by military personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110021892
Applicant Name: ????? Applicant Request: Upgrade Reason Change RE Code Change Issues: The applicant states, "To whom it may concern, It is my humble, but honest, opinion that the type of discharge that I received from the United States Army is not consistent with my service record or the course of events that lead to my subsequent discharge. The intermediate commander reviewed the proposed discharge action and recommended approval of the separation action with a general, under honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110021894
Facts and Circumstances: The evidence of record shows that 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 wrongful use of a controlled substance, with a general, under honorable conditions discharge. On 2 November 2009, the applicant consulted with legal counsel, was advised of the impact of the discharge action, unconditionally waived...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110021895
Applicant Name: ????? The characterization of service for Soldiers separated under this provision of the regulation will normally be honorable. 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 | AR20110021900
Applicant Name: ????? Legal Basis for Separation: Army Regulation 635-200 provides the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. c. Response to Issues, Recommendation and Rationale: After a careful review of all the applicant's available military records, the issue and documents submitted with the application, the analyst found no mitigating factors that would merit an upgrade of the applicant's discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110022016
Applicant Name: ????? The analyst also noted the applicant's issues about his desire to have better job opportunities and the VA benefits. Therefore, the analyst determined the reason for discharge and the characterization of service were both proper and equitable and recommends to the Board to deny relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110022071
Applicant Name: ????? Facts and Circumstances: The evidence of record shows that on 16 November 2008, 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 receiving a Company Grade Article 15 for failing to repair (FTR) and disobeying an order from an NCO (981005); receiving a Summarized Article 15 for FTR (981102); FTR x 8 (971006, 971008, 971210, 980618, 980714,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110022096
Applicant Name: ????? The DD Form 214 indicates the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 10, AR 635-200, in lieu of trial by court-martial with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. Yes No Counsel: None Witnesses/Observers: NA Exhibits Submitted: DD Form 149 dated 26 October 2011 in lieu of a DD Form 293.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110022128
Applicant Name: ????? Facts and Circumstances: The evidence of record shows that on 7 May 2004, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c(2), AR 635-200, by reason of misconduct, abuse of illegal drugs, for testing positive for marijuana, with a general, under honorable conditions discharge. On 7 May 2004, the applicant consulted with legal counsel, was advised of the impact of the discharge action,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110022138
Applicant Name: ????? The characterization of service for Soldiers separated under this provision of the regulation will normally be honorable. Additionally, the issue the applicant submitted is not a matter on which the Army Discharge Review Board grants a change in discharge because it raises no matter of fact, law, procedure, or discretion relating to the discharge process nor is it associated with the discharge at the time of issuance.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110022155
Applicant Name: ????? The DD Form 214 indicates the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 14, AR 635-200, paragraph 14-12b by reason of pattern of misconduct, with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. The burden of proof remains with the former Soldier to provide the appropriate documents or other evidence sufficient to explain the facts, circumstances, and reasons underlying the separation action, for the Board's consideration.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110022189
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. However, the analyst is unable to determine whether these contentions have merit because the facts and circumstances leading to the discharge are unknown.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110022194
Applicant Name: ????? The separation authority approved the Chapter 10 request and directed the discharge with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. The analyst noted the applicant's issue of being issued a new social security number; however, being issued a new social security number is not a matter on which the Army Discharge Review Board grants a change in discharge because it raises no matter of fact, law, procedure, or discretion relating to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110022195
Applicant Name: ????? The characterization of service for Soldiers separated under this provision of the regulation will normally be honorable. 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 | AR20110022201
Applicant Name: ????? Applicant Request: Upgrade Reason Change RE Code Change Issues: The applicant states, in effect, that he was discharged from active duty because he received a GOMOR while in basic officer leadership course II at Fort Benning, Ga. The applicants statements alone do not overcome the governments presumption of regularity and he has not provided any documentation or further evidence in support of his request for an upgrade of his discharge and the reason for his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110022223
Applicant Name: ????? I beg you and throw myself at the mercy of the court to please change my discharge so that I can reenlist and serve my country. On 5 June 2008, the separation authority approved the Chapter 10 request and directed the discharge with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110022225
Applicant Name: ????? On 29 June 2006, the applicant consulted with legal counsel, was advised of the impact of the discharge action, unconditionally waived his right to an administrative separation board, unless recommended for an under, other than honorable discharge, and did not submit a statement in his own behalf. c. Response to Issues, Recommendation and Rationale: After a careful review of all the applicants military records during the period of enlistment under review the issue...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110022237
Facts and Circumstances: On 5 May 2011, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 5, paragraph 5-17, AR 635-200, by reason of other designated physical or mental condition for being diagnosed by competent medical authority with psychiatric factors which were incompatible with military service and recommended the applicants discharge with a general, under honorable conditions discharge. The record indicates the applicant was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110022240
Applicant Name: ????? Facts and Circumstances: The evidence of record shows that on 6 May 2010, 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 receiving three Article 15s for failing to report and since the Article 15s his conduct has gotten worse, with a general, under honorable conditions discharge. There is no evidence in the record, nor has the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110022264
Applicant Request: Upgrade Reason Change RE Code Change Issues: The applicant contends, the following through counsel : Issue 1: The applicant is requesting a review of his Characterization of Service based on the assertion that his current characterization of Under Other Than Honorable Conditions is inequitable. On 8 August 2011, the Deputy Assistant Secretary (Army Review Boards) reviewed the recommendation of the Army Ad-Hoc Review Board and directed the applicants discharge with a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110022310
Applicant Request: Upgrade Reason Change RE Code Change Issues: The applicant states, in effect, that he requests an upgrade of his discharge to fully honorable. Legal Basis for Separation: Army Regulation 135-178, sets forth the policies, standards, and procedures to ensure the readiness and competency of the U.S. Army while providing for the orderly administrative separation of Army National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) enlisted Soldiers for a variety of reasons. The reasons for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110022313
Applicant Name: ????? After the discharge Ive been attending [sic] college for Electrical Engineering and the reason for this request is that I need to have the discharge changed to Honorable so I can get the GI Bill or benefits and continue my education. On 8 March 2011, 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 did not submit a statement in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110022315
Applicant Name: ????? On 15 February 2011, 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 did not submit a statement in his own behalf. On 17 February 2011, 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 | AR20110022323
Applicant Name: ????? The DD Form 214 indicates the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12b, AR 635-200, by reason of pattern of misconduct, with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. Yes No Counsel: None Witnesses/Observers: NA Exhibits Submitted: DD Form 149, Self-Authored Statement, dated 1 November 2011, Copy of Discharge Packet, E-mail Communication Documents, DD Form 214 for the period of service under review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110022335
Applicant Name: ????? On 16 August 2010, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110022346
Applicant Name: ????? The intermediate commander reviewed the proposed discharge action and recommended approval of the separation action with a general, under honorable conditions discharge. On 30 June 2011, the separation authority waived further rehabilitative efforts and directed the applicant be discharged with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110022350
Applicant Request: Upgrade Reason Change RE Code Change Issues: The applicant states: "I believe very strongly that my military discharge should be upgraded from Uncharacterized° to Honorable for the following three reasons. Soldiers separated under this Chapter may be awarded an honorable discharge unless an entry level status separation is required under Chapter 3, section II. A Soldier is in entry-level status (ELS) for the first 180 days of continuous active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110022446
Applicant Name: ????? The DD Form 214 indicates the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 10, AR 635-200, in lieu of trial by court-martial with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. The applicable Army regulation states that there are circumstances in which the conduct or performance of duty reflected by a single incident provides the basis for a characterization.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110022517
On 9 February 2010, 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 him receiving a characterization of service no less favorable than a general, under honorable conditions discharge and indicated that he would be submitting a statement in his own behalf. The board recommended that the applicant be separated from the Army with a general, under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110022525
Applicant Name: ????? 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. The analyst determined no such unusual circumstances were present in the applicants record and the applicant's service did not warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110022576
Discharge Under Review Unit CDR Recommended Discharge: Date: 090319 Discharge Received: Date: 090520 Chapter: 4-2a & 4-24a(1) AR: 600-8-24 Reason: Substandard Performance RE: SPD: BHK Unit/Location: A Co, 2-11th IN Regt, Fort Benning, GA Time Lost: None Article 15s (Charges/Dates/Punishment): None Courts-Martial (Charges/Dates/Punishment): None Counseling Records Available: Yes No IV. The narrative reason specified by Army Regulations for a discharge under this paragraph is "Substandard...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110022604
Applicant Name: ????? On 22 October 2010, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. After reviewing the applicants discharge packet, the separation authority properly waived the rehabilitative requirements.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110022631
Applicant Name: ????? On 6 May 2004, the separation authority waived further rehabilitative efforts and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. The analyst found that the applicant had completed 3 years, 10 months and 3 days of a 4 year contract; as such the length of the applicant's service partially mitigated the discrediting entries in her service record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110022632
Facts and Circumstances: The evidence of record shows that on 1 November 2004, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 13, AR 635-200, by reason of unsatisfactory performance for failing four consecutive map reading examinations which was a requirement for graduation, with a general, under honorable conditions discharge. On 15 November 2004, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110022634
Applicant Name: ????? On 15 May 2001, the separation authority approved the Chapter 10 request and directed a general, under 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 that the applicant was aware of that prior to requesting discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110022638
Discharge Under Review Unit CDR Recommended Discharge: Date: 020311 Discharge Received: Date: 020425 Chapter: 14-12c AR: 635-200 Reason: Misconduct RE: SPD: JKQ Unit/Location: B Co, 3/2d Inf, Fort Lewis, WA Time Lost: Confinement military authority's 22 days (011228-020118) result of SCM; AWOL x 1 for a period of 26 days (011006-011101), mode of return unknown; and 44 days (020214-020327), reason for time lost was not found in the available records. On 13 February 2002, the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110022640
Applicant Name: ????? 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 of the Service in lieu of trial by court-martial. Yes No Counsel: None Witnesses/Observers: NA Exhibits Submitted: DD Form 293 dated 12 August 2011.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110022865
Applicant Name: ????? Facts and Circumstances: The evidence of record shows that on 18 October 2010, 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 being counseled on numerous occasions about his pattern of misconduct which ranged from failure to report on multiple occasions, dereliction of duty, and failure to obey a lawful written order, with a general,...