ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130005930
EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: The applicant provided a copy of his DD Form 214 for service under current review. Army policy states that although an honorable or general, under honorable conditions discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. Therefore, based on the available evidence and the presumption of government regularity, it appears the reason for discharge and the characterization of service are both proper...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130005932
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates on 5 January 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. On 12 January 2005, 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...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130005936
On 16 September 2009, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14-12c(2). On 29 September 2009, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. Further, the applicant was discharged from service in 2005 for a pattern of misconduct and received the same characterization of service; therefore, it is...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130005939
Based on the above misconduct, the unit commander recommended a general, under honorable conditions discharge and advised the applicant of his rights. However, after examining the applicants record of service, his military records, and the issues submitted with the application, there are insufficient mitigating factors to merit an upgrade of the applicant's discharge or changes to the narrative reason and reentry code for his discharge. However, in review of the applicants entire service...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130005940
The record shows that on 25 June 2003, 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 wrongfully using marijuana and cocaine, with a general, under honorable conditions discharge. The separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130005941
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 24 October 2000, 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. 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 upgrade of the applicant's...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130005942
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. Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant's record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army on 21 August 2008, for a period of 3 years and 21 weeks. On 5 August 2011, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130005943
On 11 October 2011, 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 on his behalf. In an undated memorandum, the separation authority approved the conditional waiver request, waived further rehabilitation and directed...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130005955
The separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with an honorable characterization of service. The applicant was separated on 2 October 2009, under Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 9, for alcohol rehabilitation failure, with an honorable discharge, an SPD code of JPD and a RE code of 4. The applicants statements alone do not overcome the governments presumption of regularity and no additional corroborating and supporting documentation or...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130005959
Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 17 March 1998, for a period of 3 years. 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. Moreover, records show the applicant's assigned RE Code of 4 is appropriate based on the authority and reason for his discharge.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006002
The separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. The record of evidence contains two negative counseling statements, both dated 15 December 2011 for missing an appointment and disrespecting a NCO. Army policy states that an under other than honorable conditions discharge is normally considered appropriate; however, a general, under honorable conditions or an honorable...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006007
Discharge Received: General, Under Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 27 July 2012 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE Code: Pregnancy or Childbirth, AR 635-200, Chapter 8 KDF, RE-3 e. Unit of assignment: HHC, 94th Brigade Support Battalion, 4th BCT, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Polk, LA f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 27 June 2011, 4 years, 21 weeks g. Current Enlistment Service: 1 year, 1 month, 1 day h. Total Service: 1 year, 1 month, 1 day i. On 18 June 2012, she...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006019
The applicant requests to change his characterization of service from under other than honorable to uncharacterized discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Paragraph 3-7b provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006021
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates on 22 April 1998, 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. On 29 April 1998, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. The evidence of record shows the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006022
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. On 13 December 2002, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. The record contains 8 negative counseling statements dated between 7 February 2002 and 27 September 2002 for incidents related to APFT...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006026
The 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 her service described as uncharacterized. The record shows the applicant, while in entry-level status was released from active duty for training under the provisions of Chapter 4, AR 635-200, by reason of completion of required active service, with character of service described as uncharacterized. The applicant had...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006029
The applicants service record shows that on 21 June 2010, 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 specifically for: a. failing a record APFT on 26 August 2009 b. failing a second record APFT on 18 November 2009. On 24 June 2010, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general,...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006032
On 31 May 2011, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge 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, under honorable conditions or an honorable discharge may be granted. There is no evidence in the record, nor has the applicant produced any evidence to support the contention...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006038
Discharge Received: Under Other Than Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 13 June 2007 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: V Co, 262nd Quartermaster Battalion, Fort Lee, VA f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 16 November 2006, 3 years and 27 weeks g. Current Enlistment Service: 5 months, 27 days h. Total Service: 5 months, 27 days i. Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant enlisted in...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006045
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. He was 24 years old at the time of entry and had a high school equivalency (GED). On 3 December 2009, the separation authority directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006049
On 26 February 1999, the separation authority approved the separation action and directed the applicants discharge with service uncharacterized. 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. However, Soldiers being processed for separation are assigned reentry codes based on their service records or the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006051
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: 26 March 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: A Co, 125th Support Battalion, Fort Riley, KS f. Enlistment Date/Term: 16 September 1999, 3 years g. Current Enlistment Service: 2 years, 6 months, 11 days h. Total Service: 2...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006062
On 28 December 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 receiving a characterization of service no less favorable than general, under honorable conditions and did not submit a statement on his behalf. On 17 January 2011, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006067
Based on the above misconduct, the unit commander recommended a general, under honorable conditions discharge. On 1 March 2007, the General Court Martial Convening Authority directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. The applicant was discharged from the Army on 15 March 2007, with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c, AR 635-200, for...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006072
The applicant requests an upgrade of his uncharacterized discharge to honorable. Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 5 July 2005, for a period of 4 years and 19 weeks. The characterization of service for Soldiers separated under this provision of the regulation will normally be honorable.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006076
The evidence contained in the applicants service record shows that on 3 July 2007, 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 (serious offense) for receiving several counseling statements for various misconduct to include being AWOL from 20 March 2007 to 8 May 2007 and testing positive for ecstasy. On 27 August 2007, the separation authority approved the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006140
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST AND STATEMENT: 1. Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The record shows the applicant enlisted in the US Army on 20 December 2007 for a period of 5 years. On 11 December 2007, the separation authority approved the Chapter 10 request and directed the discharge with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006143
The applicant requests to upgrade his characterization of service from under other than honorable to fully honorable, and to change the narrative reason for his discharge. On 18 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. Regarding the applicants request for a change in the reason for the discharge, Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD)...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006177
A characterization of under honorable conditions may be issued only when the reason for the Soldiers separation specifically allows such characterization. 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 of under other than honorable conditions. However, in review of the applicants entire service record and the reasons for the discharge,...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006179
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 2 October 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130006179 ___________________________________________________________________________ Board Determination and Directed Action After carefully examining the applicants record of service during the period of enlistment under review, and notwithstanding the Discussion and Recommendation which follows, the Board determined the characterization of service was too harsh based on the overall length and quality of the applicant's...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006180
The unit commander recommended a general, under honorable conditions discharge and advised the applicant of his right to submitting mitigation evidence no later than 15 days from receipt of his notification letter. The record shows that on 31 October 2011, Department of Military Affairs, State of Illinois, Springfield, Illinois, Orders 304-031, discharged the applicant from the Army National Guard and assigned him as a Reserve of the Army for annual training, effective date 28 October 2011,...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006196
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. On 19 March 2009, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge under the provision of AR 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, for commission of a serious offense, with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006199
On 7 February 2013, the unit commander reviewed the applicants request and recommended approval with a general, under honorable conditions discharge, and commented that the reason for his recommendation was due to the applicant being injured on active duty and a general, under honorable conditions discharge would allow him to receive medical benefits in support of his injury. On 21 February 2013, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006203
The record shows that on 16 September 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 pattern of misconduct, for the following offenses: a. On 27 September 2005, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. EVIDENCE OBTAINED FROM THE APPLICANT'S RECORD One...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006208
The applicant requests to upgrade his characterization of service from under other than honorable to honorable. Discharge Received: Under Other Than Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 17 November 1999 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: Btry A, PSB, USAFACFS, Fort Sill, OK f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 5 January 1998, 4 years g. Current Enlistment Service: 11 months, 23 days (includes 132 days...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006210
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 2 March 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-abuse of illegal drugs for wrongfully using marijuana, and for failing to go to his appointed place of duty on divers occasions. The applicant was discharged from the Army on 29 March 2011, with a characterization of service of general,...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006215
Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant received a direct commission in the Regular Army on 13 July 2011. On 13 June 2012, the Deputy Assistant Secretary (Army Review Boards) approved the recommendation of the Army Ad Hoc Review Board and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. AR 600-8-24, paragraph 1-22a, provides that an officer will normally receive an honorable characterization of service when the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006219
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge from under other than honorable conditions to honorable. The record also contains AGCM Orders 031-003, dated 31 January 2000 EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: The applicant provided a DD Form 293. Army policy states that although an honorable or general, under honorable conditions discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006223
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 20 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 misconduct (serious offense). On 23 April 2011, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. On 28 July 2011, the separation...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006226
On 13 February 2012, 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. The applicant contends he served four and a half years honorably which included over a year of combat in Afghanistan.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006231
On 6 March 2012, 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. The applicant contends that he had good service which included serving over five years of honorable service, followed all the Army Values every day, and inspired his...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006233
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 2 December 2004, 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 6 January 2005, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. Army policy states that an under...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006238
IN THE CASE OF: Ms. BOARD DATE: 18 September 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130006238 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 reasons for separation, including...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006250
IN THE CASE OF: Ms. BOARD DATE: 25 September 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130006250 ___________________________________________________________________________ Board Determination and Directed Action After carefully examining the applicants record of service during the period of enlistment under review and notwithstanding the Discussion and Recommendation which follows, the Board determined that the characterization of service was too harsh based on the applicants quality of service (i.e.,...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006252
On 23 May 2012, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. The record also contains a Memorandum for Record, Chapter Recommendation and Background Information, dated 13 May 2012, revealed the applicant should be chaptered from the Army with a general under Honorable discharge. Army policy states that an under other than honorable conditions discharge is normally...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006253
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 18 September 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130006253 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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. Presiding Officer I certify that herein...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006254
The applicant requests her bad conduct discharge be upgraded to general, under honorable conditions. Before the incident which was the basis for her discharge, she was a good Soldier. The applicants service record shows she had 105 days of lost time (090223-090607) as a result of her military confinement.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006260
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 September 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130006260 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b,...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006270
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 29 June 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 misconduct (serious offense). On 30 June 2011, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. However, the service record contains...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006272
The applicant's service record does contain the separation authorities memorandum, dated 30 November 2011, which indicates the separation authority waived rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c, AR 635-200, by reason misconduct (serious offense). EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: The applicant provided a DD Form 293 and a copy of his DD Form 214...