ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006275
He completed 4 years, 2 months, and 19 days of active duty service for the period under review. On 10 March 2011, the separation authority directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. Specifically, this service member does not have Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder nor does he have any TBI;" and, a 25 January 2010 DA Form 8003, Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) Enrollment which cites diagnoses of both alcohol dependence and...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006276
He is requesting a review of the evidence he provided to prove otherwise and a correction to both his rank and reason for separation. Prior Board Review: None SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant's record shows he served in the ARNG and USMC for a little over 3 months before having almost a 7 year break in service. On 9 March 2007, the separation authority, waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006301
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 evidence of 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 records show the proper...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006303
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 September 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130006303 ___________________________________________________________________________ Board Determination and Directed Action After carefully examining the applicants record of service during the period of enlistment under review, hearing her testimony 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...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006306
On 22 August 2011, the separation authority, waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. There are 2 negative counseling statements dated 16 March 2010 and 26 March 2010, for missing formation and DUI. Although the applicant contends he is sorry for his mistakes, the discrediting entries constituted a departure from the standards of conduct expected of Soldiers in the Army.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006307
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 30 October 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130006307 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 that the characterization of service was too harsh based on the applicants length and quality of his service to...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006308
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 10 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, specifically for having repeated pattern of misconduct due to three Article 15 actions. On 14 March 2011, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006312
Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant enlisted in the Army Reserves on 2 November 2000, for a period of 8 years. The characterization of service for Soldiers separated under this provision of the regulation will normally be honorable. However, after a careful review of all the applicants available records for the period of enlistment under review and the issue and documents submitted with the application, there are insufficient mitigating factors to merit an upgrade of...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006361
The characterization of service for Soldiers separated under this provision of the regulation will normally be honorable. 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, Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD) Codes) provides the specific authorities (regulatory or directive),...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006362
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 applicants characterization of service was proper and equitable and voted not to change it. The record indicates the applicant was separated from the Army for homosexual admission, with an uncharacterized discharge. AR 635-200, paragraph 3-9, also provides that a separation will be described as...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006364
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 18 September 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130006364 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 4 June 2001, the separation authority...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006365
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 September 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130006365 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 applicant requests his under other than...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006366
The applicant requests to upgrade the characterization of his service from under other than honorable to honorable and his reentry code changed. Discharge Received: Under Other Than Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 10 June 2005 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 Btry, 1st Bn, 320th FA Rgmt, 2nd BCT, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, KY f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 28...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006370
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to honorable, and change the reason for separation code. The evidence of record shows that on 12 October 2010, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 13, AR 135-178, by reason of unsatisfactory participation, for missing at least 9 training assemblies within a one year period and failing to provide a valid excuse for his absences,...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006394
Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant's service record shows he served in the US Army Reserve between 2006 and 2007. The separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions under the provisions of AR 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, for the commission of a serious offense. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006427
He contends he served honorable for 11 years with countless NCOERs in his record that will show the character of noncommissioned officer and Soldier he was. On 7 November 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...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006470
His record also shows he served a combat tour and earned several awards including an ARCOM, AAM and an AGCM. On 8 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 further contends he really wants to be a firefighter and go to school using his GI Bill.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006472
The DD Form 214 indicates that on 31 May 2002, 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. EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: The applicant provided no further evidence. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD) Codes) provides the specific authorities (regulatory or directive), reasons for...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006485
Discharge Received: Under Other Than Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 29 August 2012 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE Code: In Lieu of Trial by Court-Martial, Chapter 10 KFS, RE-4 e. Unit of assignment: R Trp, 8th Sqd, 1st Cav Regt, 2nd Bde (SBCT), (R) (P), 2nd IN Div, JBLM, WA f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 14 May 2010, 6 years g. Current Enlistment Service: 2 years, 1 month, 22 days h. Total Service: 9 years, 9 months, 18 days i. EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: The applicant...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006486
It states a separation will be described as entry-level with service uncharacterized if, at the time separation action is initiated, the Soldier has less than 180 days of continuous active duty service. However, the Army Discharge Review Board considered the applicant for a possible upgrade as instructed in pertinent part by Department of Defense Instruction 1332.28, which stipulates that a request for review from an applicant without an honorable discharge shall be treated as a request for...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006489
Discharge Received: General, Under Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 19 December 2012 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE Code: Unacceptable Conduct, AR 600-8-24 paragraph 4-2b, JNC, NA e. Unit of assignment: B Company, Troop Command, Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Fort Gordon, GA f. Current Entry Date/Term: OAD 5 March 2009, 54 months g. Current Term Net Active Service: 3 years, 9 months, 15 days h. Total Service: 4 years, 10 months, 2 days i. AR 600-8-24, paragraph 1-22a,...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006491
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 19 February 2013, 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 misconduct (abuse of illegal drugs), specifically for wrongfully using heroin and being absent from accountability formation. However, after examining the applicants record of service, his military records, the documents and the issues submitted...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006503
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 that the characterization of service was too harsh based on the applicant was discharged for the sole reason of failing to meet the minimum standards of the APFT; his service record does not contain any other derogatory information, and he earned the rank of SPC/E-4 while serving 2 years, 11 months, and...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006505
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 28 July 1999, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct, commission of a serious offense, for repeatedly violated a lawful general order by wrongfully charging personal items and services to his NationsBank VISA Government...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006511
A characterization of under honorable conditions may be issued only when the reason for the Soldiers separation specifically allows such characterization. The applicant contends that he had good service which included having reenlisted three times and three deployments. However, in review of the applicants entire service record and the reasons for the discharge, it appears that these accomplishments did not overcome the reason for discharge and characterization of service granted.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006556
Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The record indicates the applicant had a period of 20 days of time lost under USC 972 (021016-021104); thus, it appears the characterization of service was appropriate and in accordance with the regulation in effect at the time. However, in view of the current standard it is recommended that the applicant's narrative reason for discharge be changed to...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006557
He served for 1 year, 11 months and 1 day before receiving a general, under honorable conditions discharge on 31 May 2002. The evidence contained in the applicants record indicates that on 8 June 2012, 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, not a disability, specifically for having been diagnosed by competent medical authority with...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006562
The reasons for separation, including the specific circumstances that form the basis for the discharge are considered on the issue of characterization. To that extent, any and all documented evidence, such as documented drills with local units may be considered by the Board should he desire a personal appearance hearing. Therefore, based on the available evidence, it appears the reason for discharge and the characterization of service were both proper and equitable, thus recommend the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006569
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 18 September 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130006569 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 19 October 2011, the separation...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006579
The applicant requests to upgrade his characterization of service from bad conduct to general, under honorable conditions. The service record indicates the applicant was adjudged guilty by a court-martial and the sentence was approved by the convening authority. NA Counsel: None Witnesses/Observers: NA Board Vote: Character Change: 3 No Change: 2 Reason Change: 0 No Change: 5 (Board member names available upon request) Board Action Directed: Issue a new DD Form 214: Yes Change...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006582
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 enlisted in the Regular Army on 2 April 2008. The separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006587
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 9 December 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, specifically for receiving a company grade Article 15 (100901), for willfully disobeying a lawful order of an NCO, and behaving with disrespect toward her superior commissioned officer and superior NCO. On 4 January 2011,...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006589
The DD Form 214 indicates that on 9 April 2012, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c(2), AR 635-200, for misconduct (drug abuse), with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: The applicant provided a DD Form 293 and a copy of his DD Form 214 for the period of service under review. The DD Form 214 also indicates the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 14, AR...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006596
The DD Form 214 indicates the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 14, AR 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct (serious offense), 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. The honorable characterization is appropriate when the quality...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006600
The applicant provided a DD Form 293, dated 25 March 2013. 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, 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...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006606
The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. Discharge Received: Under Other Than Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 10 March 2000 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE Code: In Lieu of Trial by Court-Martial, AR 635-200, Chapter 10, KFS, RE-3 e. Unit of assignment: 566th Quartermaster, Fort Hood, TX f. Enlistment Date/Term: 27 January 1997, 4 years g. Current Enlistment Service: 3 years, 1 months, 14 days h. Total Service: 3...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006616
On 19 February 2010, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. POST-SERVICE ACTIVITY: The applicant did not provide any with the application. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006642
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 6 November 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130006642 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 that the characterization of service was too harsh based on the applicants immaturity at the time of enlistment...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006644
On 8 June 2007, the separation authority approved the separation action with an honorable discharge. The record of evidence shows the applicant submitted her request for voluntary separation under the provisions of Chapter 8, AR 635-200, by reason of pregnancy. Further, regarding the abuse she suffered from her spouse is an issue of serious concern; however, this is not a matter upon which the Army Discharge Review Board grants a change in discharge because it raises no matter of fact,...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006645
Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 2 February 2006, 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. However, Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD) Codes) provides the specific authorities (regulatory or...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006648
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge characterization from general, under honorable conditions to honorable. Discharge Received: General, Under Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 9 April 1998 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE: Pattern of Misconduct, Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12b, JKA, RE-3 e. Unit of assignment: C Btry, 3d Bn, 6th FA Regiment, Fort Drum, NY f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 9 October 1996, 4 years g. Current Enlistment Service: 1 year, 6 months, 1 day h. Total...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006661
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 1 November 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130006661 ___________________________________________________________________________ Board Determination and Directed Action After carefully examining the applicants record of service during the period of enlistment under review and the Discussion and Recommendation that follows, the Board noted that the government introduced the results of a command directed urinalysis into the discharge process. On 6 September 2002, the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006665
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates on 20 June 2012, 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 (120118). On 21 June 2012, the applicant consulted with legal counsel, was advised of the impact of the discharge action, voluntarily waived consideration of his case by an...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006666
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 11 May 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 pattern of misconduct. EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: The applicant provided a memorandum, dated 28 April 2004, rendered by his unit commander requesting for psychological evaluation due to an administrative separation proceedings having been...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006667
Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. After a careful review of all the applicants military records, and the issues submitted with the application, the characterization of service and reason for the discharge were found to be inequitable. The service record indicates the applicant had completed one and half year of active military service, attained the grade of E-3, and had no other derogatory...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006672
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 20 November 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130006672 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 that the characterization of service was too harsh based on the overall length, quality of the applicants...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006675
Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 7 September 2000, for a period of 3 years. The characterization of service for Soldiers separated under this provision of the regulation will normally be honorable. However, after a careful review of all the applicants available records for the period of enlistment under review and the issue and documents submitted with the application, there are insufficient mitigating factors to merit an upgrade of...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006760
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 13 November 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130006760 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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. Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006761
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 7 October 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130006761 ___________________________________________________________________________ Board Determination and Directed Action After carefully examining the applicants record of service during the period of enlistment under review, hearing his testimony, and considering the Discussion and Recommendation which follows, the Board determined that the characterization of service was too harsh based on the circumstances surrounding...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006788
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 25 February 2013, 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 misconduct for minor disciplinary infractions. EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: The applicant provided DA Form 3822, Report of Mental Status Evaluation, dated 18 December 2012; and inpatient treatment medical record, dated 15 January 2013. ...