ARMY | DRB | CY2012 | AR20120022604
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 12 April 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20120022604 ___________________________________________________________________________ Board Determination and Directed Action After carefully examining the applicant's record of service during the period of enlistment under review, and considering the Discussion and Recommendation which follows, the Board determined the discharge was both proper and equitable and voted to deny relief. EVIDENCE OBTAINED FROM THE APPLICANT'S...
ARMY | DRB | CY2012 | AR20120022605
On behalf of the applicant, counsel requests the under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to honorable and change to the narrative reason for his discharge to Expiration of Term of Service. Paragraph 3-7b provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD) Codes) provides the specific authorities (regulatory or directive), reasons for separating Soldiers from active duty,...
ARMY | DRB | CY2012 | AR20120022607
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge characterization from general, under honorable conditions to honorable and a change to the RE code. Discharge Received: General, under honorable conditions c. Date of Discharge: 1 April 2010 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE Code: Misconduct (serious offense) / AR 635-200, Paragraph 14-12c / JKQ / RE-3 e. Unit of assignment: C Company, 2-227th General Support Aviation Battalion, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, Camp Taji, Iraq f. Current Enlistment...
ARMY | DRB | CY2012 | AR20120022612
EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: The applicant provided DD Form 293, dated November 2012; DD Form 214 for service under current review. The applicants statements alone do not overcome the presumption of government regularity and the application contains no documentation or further evidence in support of this request for an upgrade of the discharge. Therefore, based on the available evidence and the government presumption of regularity, it appears the reason for discharge and the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2012 | AR20120022620
Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant enlisted in the Army Reserve on 15 March 2004, for a period of 6 years. The record contains a properly constituted order which indicates the applicant was discharged under the provisions of paragraph 13-1, AR 135-178, by reason of unsatisfactory participation, with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. No Counsel: None Witnesses/Observers: N/A Board Vote: Character Change: 0 No Change: 5 Reason...
ARMY | DRB | CY2012 | AR20120022628
Overseas Service: None p. Combat Service: None q. Decorations/Awards: NDSM r. Administrative Separation Board: No s. Performance Ratings: None t. Counseling Statements: Yes u. On 15 February 2012, the separation authority directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of honorable. EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: The applicant provided DD Form 149, dated 28 November 2012; DD Form 214 and discharge orders for service under current review; Page 2 of DA Form 4707-E...
ARMY | DRB | CY2012 | AR20120022700
The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to honorable. Discharge Received: Under Other Than Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 4 February 2002 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE Code: In Lieu of Trial by Court-Martial, AR 635-200, Chapter 10, KFS, RE-4 e. Unit of assignment: D Co, 1/2 ACR, Fort Polk, LA f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 1 July 1998, 4 years g. Current Enlistment Service: 3 years, 2 months, 18 days h. Total Service: 3 years, 2...
ARMY | DRB | CY2012 | AR20120022718
Discharge received: Under Other Than Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 21 February 2012 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE: Unsatisfactory Participation, Chapter 13-1, AR 135-178 e. Unit of assignment: 671st Engineer Company, Detachment 1, Everett, WA f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 17 February 2009, 6 years g. Current Enlistment Service: 03 years, 00 months, 04 days h. Total Service: 03 years, 00 months, 04 days i. Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant enlisted in the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2012 | AR20120022752
The two situations caused him a mental state that was difficult to deal with. On 15 May 2012, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. The applicant contends the discharge was unjust because it was based on a failed drug test that resulted when he became involved with drugs to help him with his PTSD symptoms.
ARMY | DRB | CY2012 | AR20120022759
Presiding Officer I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Department of the Army Discharge Review Board in this case. The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 27 August 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. On 10 September 2010, the separation authority waived...
ARMY | DRB | CY2012 | AR20120022767
The applicant provided evidence which indicates the separation authority reviewed the applicants discharge packet, approved and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. The applicant provided evidence which indicates the separation authority reviewed the applicants discharge packet, approved and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. If the applicant...
ARMY | DRB | CY2012 | AR20120022778
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 April 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20120022778 ___________________________________________________________________________ Board Determination and Directed Action After carefully examining the applicant's record of service during the period of enlistment under review, and considering the Discussion and Recommendation which follows, the Board determined the discharge was both proper and equitable and voted to deny relief. On 27 September 2012, the commander notified the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2012 | AR20120022810
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 12 November 2009, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c(2), AR 635-200. On 24 November 2009, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. However, after examining the applicants record of service, his...
ARMY | DRB | CY2012 | AR20120022831
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 April 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20120022831 ___________________________________________________________________________ Board Determination and Directed Action After carefully examining the applicant's record of service during the period of enlistment under review and considering the Discussion and Recommendation which follows, the Board determined the discharge was both proper and equitable and voted to deny relief. Discharge Received: General, Under Honorable...
ARMY | DRB | CY2012 | AR20120022832
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 April 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20120022832 ___________________________________________________________________________ Board Determination and Directed Action After carefully examining the applicant's record of service during the period of enlistment under review and considering the Discussion and Recommendation which follows, the Board determined the discharge was both proper and equitable and voted to deny relief. The DD Form 214 indicates he was released from...
ARMY | DRB | CY2012 | AR20120022892
The applicant requests an upgrade of her discharge from general, under honorable conditions to honorable, change her reason for separation, and change her reenlistment code to RE 1. The separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. The applicant contends she was unfairly discharged because she was initially told she was going to receive an honorable discharge and another...
ARMY | DRB | CY2012 | AR20120022893
The record contains a properly constituted order which indicates the applicant was discharged under the provisions of paragraph 13-1, AR 135-178, by reason of unsatisfactory participation, with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. Army policy states that an under other than honorable conditions discharge is normally considered appropriate; however, a general discharge under honorable conditions or an honorable discharge may be granted. The applicant was...
ARMY | DRB | CY2012 | AR20120022894
The applicant requests an upgraded from a general, under honorable conditions characterization of service to an honorable discharge and change to her reentry code from an RE-3 to a RE-1. The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 11 September 2009, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of State Military Code or Similar Laws, NGR 600-200, chapter 12, by reason misconduct for a positive urinalysis for...
ARMY | DRB | CY2012 | AR20120022898
Discharge Received: General, Under Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 29 February 2012 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE Code: Misconduct , AR 635-200, paragraph 14-12b, JKA RE-3 e. Unit of assignment: E Battery, 4-5th ADA Regt, Fort Hood, TX f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 8 June 2011, 4 years g. Current Enlistment Service: 8 months, 22 days h. Total Service: 4 years, 0 months, 10 days i. EVIDENCE OBTAINED FROM THE APPLICANT'S RECORD: The record does not contain any actions under Article...
ARMY | DRB | CY2012 | AR20120022910
On 5 April 2000, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: The applicant provided no additionally documents with his application. However, after examining the applicants record of service, his military records, the document and the issues submitted with the application, there are insufficient mitigating factors to merit an...
ARMY | DRB | CY2012 | AR20120022911
He was discharged as a PVT/E-1. EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: The applicant provided an online application, dated 3 December 2012; a DD Form 214, dated 13 July 2012; a DD Form 149, dated 3 December 2012; and enlistment and reenlistment contracts, dated 14 July 2009 and 1 October 2010. The DD Form 214 also indicates the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 14, AR 635-200, paragraph 14-12c(2) by reason of misconduct (drug abuse), with a characterization of service...
ARMY | DRB | CY2012 | AR20120022940
On 12 November 2008, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. However, after examining the applicants record of service, his military records, and the issues submitted with the application, there are insufficient mitigating factors...
ARMY | DRB | CY2012 | AR20120022990
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 May 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20120022990 ___________________________________________________________________________ Board Determination and Directed Action After carefully examining the applicant's record of service during the period of enlistment under review and considering the Discussion and Recommendation which follows, the Board determined the discharge was both proper and equitable and voted to deny relief. He was ordered to active duty for his initial...
ARMY | DRB | CY2012 | AR20120022992
Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge UOTHC is normally considered appropriate. In addition to the evidence in the record, the Board carefully considered the testimony presented by the applicant at the personal appearance hearing. Board Vote: Character Change: 2 No Change: 3 Reason Change: 1 No Change: 4 (Board member names available upon request) Board Action Directed: Issue a new DD Form 214: No Change Characterization to: No Change Change Reason to: No...
ARMY | DRB | CY2012 | AR20120022995
The DD Form 214 indicates the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 14, AR 635-200, paragraph 14-12c(2), for misconduct (drug abuse), with a characterization of service of honorable. EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT The applicant provided a DD Form 293; DD Form 214; a memorandum from the Department of Veterans Affairs, dated 8 December 2012 POST-SERVICE ACTIVITY: None were provided with the application. The narrative reason specified by Army Regulations in effect at...
ARMY | DRB | CY2012 | AR20120023004
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 May 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20120023004 ___________________________________________________________________________ Board Determination and Directed Action After carefully examining the applicants record of service during the period of enlistment under review and considering the Discussion and Recommendation which follows, the Board determined the characterization of service was too harsh based on the recommendation for retention in the Army by all members of his...
ARMY | DRB | CY2012 | AR20120023017
A characterization of under honorable conditions may be issued only when the reason for the Soldiers separation specifically allows such characterization. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD) Codes) provides the specific authorities (regulatory or directive), reasons for separating Soldiers from active duty, and the SPD codes to be entered on the DD Form 214. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD) Codes) provides the specific authorities...
ARMY | DRB | CY2012 | AR20120023040
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 May 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20120023040 ___________________________________________________________________________ Board Determination and Directed Action After carefully examining the applicant's record of service during the period of enlistment under review, and considering the Discussion and Recommendation which follows, the Board determined the discharge was both proper and equitable and voted to deny relief. Discharge Received: Under Other Than Honorable...
ARMY | DRB | CY2012 | AR20120024131
Facts and Circumstances: The evidence of record shows that on 1 December 2010, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c(1), AR 635-200, by reason of misconduct for going AWOL for 81 days (between 100426 and 100716), with a general, under honorable conditions discharge. The intermediate commander reviewed the proposed discharge action and recommended approval of the separation action with a general,...
ARMY | DRB | CY2012 | ar20120007928
Facts and Circumstances: The evidence of record shows that on 4 February 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 misconductcommission of serious offense, for being charged by the Pierce Country Sheriff's Office with assault in the second degree on his wife, with a general, under honorable conditions discharge. On 14 February 2011, the applicant consulted with legal...