ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006794
Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 14 May 2002, for a period of 4 years. The DD Form 214 indicates that on 4 March 2004, 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. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD) Codes) provides the specific authorities...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006796
The DD Form 214 indicates 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 under other than honorable conditions. 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 shows the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c(2),...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006799
EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT The applicant provided a self-authored statement with the application. 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. The DD Form 214 indicates the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 11, AR 635-200, by reason of entry level performance and conduct, with a characterization of...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006805
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 27 September 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130006805 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006825
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 16 October 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130006825 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 | AR20130006834
The evidence shows that on 4 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, for commission of a serious offense, abuse of illegal drugs, specifically for testing positive for marijuana on a drug test taken on 21 July 2009. On 25 November 2009, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006835
The DD Form 214 indicates that on 19 October 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. The applicants available record does not show any recorded actions under the UCMJ; however, the available record indicates the applicant achieved the rank of PFC/E-3 and was separated as a PVT/E-1. Therefore, based on the available evidence...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006836
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 October 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130006836 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 26 October 2011, the separation authority...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006837
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 4 October 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130006837 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 | AR20130006838
Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve on 22 March 2010, for a period of 8 years. The reasons for separation, including the specific circumstances that form the basis for the discharge are considered on the issue of characterization. However, after examining the applicants record of service, her available military records, the documents and the issues submitted with the application, there are insufficient mitigating factors to merit an...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006846
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 13 November 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130006846 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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. Based on the above misconduct, the unit...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006847
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. The narrative reason specified by Army Regulations for a discharge under this paragraph is "Misconduct...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006854
h. receiving another Company Grade Article 15 on 2 February 2011, for failing to report to his appointed place of duty on four separate occasions, failing to obey a lawful general regulation, and making a false official statement. On 6 September 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...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006894
He contends he deployed three times in two years. On 12 March 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 he had good service to include three deployments in two year and deserves an honorable characterization.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006899
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates on 9 August 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. On 31 August 2011, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. However, after examining his military...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006911
On 19 October 2010, 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 military records, the documents and the issues submitted with the application, there are insufficient mitigating factors to merit an upgrade of the applicant's discharge. Furthermore, eligibility for veteran's benefits to include educational...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006919
Based on the above misconduct and the additional misconduct, the unit commander recommended an under other than honorable conditions discharge and advised the applicant of his rights. However, the available evidence indicates the board recommended the applicants discharge with characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. On 15 October 2005, the separation authority approved the recommendation of the administrative separation board and directed the applicants...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006925
Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve on 13 November 2007 for 8 years. The reasons for separation, including the specific circumstances that form the basis for the discharge are considered on the issue of characterization. Further, the record contains a discharge order which reduced the applicant to PV1/E-1 and discharged her with an under other than honorable conditions discharge.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006927
Discharge Received: General, Under Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 11 July 2000 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE: Misconduct (Serious Offense), AR 635-200 Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c, JKQ, RE-3 e. Unit of assignment: Spt Co, 1st USASPT SINA, Fort Bragg, NC f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 1 October 1996, 4 years (The applicant extended his enlistment 6 April 1999 for a period of 3 months, giving him a new ETS date of 30 December 2000) g. Current Enlistment Service: 3 years, 9 months,...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006940
The applicant states, in effect, that he was not informed by the separation authority or preceding commanders that he would be receiving a General, Under Honorable Conditions discharge prior to his separation. The applicant was discharged from the Army on 3 June 2010 with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. The evidence of record shows the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of discharge proceedings prior to the applicant completing 180...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006950
On 11 August 2005, the separation authority approved the applicant's unconditional waiver request and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. The applicant contends that he had 17 years of good service to include several awards and combat service. There is no evidence in the record, nor has the applicant produced any evidence to support the contention that he was unjustly discharged or unfair treated The applicants...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006970
The board recommended the applicants discharge with characterization of honorable service. On 31 March 2012, the separation authority approved the recommendation of the administrative separation board and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of honorable. The separation board recommended the applicants discharge with characterization of honorable service.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006973
Discharge Received: Under Other Than Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 8 May 2012 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE Code: In Lieu of Trial by Court-Martial, Chapter 10 KFS, RE-4 e. Unit of assignment: HHC, USA Arms Rear Det, Fort Knox, KY f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 4 September 2008, 3 years and 17 weeks g. Current Enlistment Service: 3 years, 4 months, 6 days h. Total Service: 3 years, 4 months, 6 days i. The separation authority approved the Chapter 10 request and directed the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006977
EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: The applicant provided a discharge order dated 28 January 2013, self authored statement dated 3 April 2013, and 4 letters of recommendation to the Officer Candidate School (OCS) in support of his request. The reasons for separation, including the specific circumstances that form the basis for the discharge are considered on the issue of characterization. At the time of discharge, the applicant received an under other than honorable conditions...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130006992
DD Form 214 for the period of service under review dated 18 October 2012. 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 shows the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c (1), AR 635-200, for misconduct (AWOL), with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130007015
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. The separation authority approved the applicant's discharge as entry-level status, with the description of service as uncharacterized. The Regulation also provides, except in cases of serious misconduct, that a Soldiers service will be uncharacterized when the separation is initiated while...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130007017
After carefully examining the applicants record of service during the period of enlistment under review and the Discussion and Recommendation which follows, the Board determined the characterization of service is too harsh and as a result it is inequitable based on the following reason: The unit commanders memorandum indicated the applicant was discharged for the sole reason of failing to meet the minimum standards of the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) and the record did not contain any...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130007018
He was ordered to active duty on 4 December 2005 and released with an honorable discharge to his National Guard unit. The DD Form 214 shows the applicant was released from active duty under the provisions of Chapter 2, paragraph 2-27, AR 600-8-24, for non retention on active duty, with a characterization of service of honorable. It identifies the SPD code of "LGH" as the appropriate code to assign an officer who is released from active duty under the provisions of Army Regulation 600-8-24,...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130007022
Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant enlisted in the USNRS on 15 August 1991, and served for 10 years. The applicant was discharged from the Army on 3 January 2012, for misconduct (drug abuse), under the provisions of Chapter 14-12c(2), with an SPD Code of JKK, and RE code of 4. The narrative reason specified by Army Regulations for a discharge under this paragraph is "Misconduct (Drug Abuse)," and the separation code is "JKK."
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130007028
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 23 October 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130007028 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 an upgrade of his...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130007030
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 October 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130007030 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 narrative reason for discharge was both proper and equitable and voted to deny relief. Discharge received:...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130007032
On 28 May 2012, 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: There is no counseling statements or UCMJ actions in the record. 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...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130007037
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 2 October 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130007037 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 an upgrade of his...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130007108
The evidence contained in the applicants service record shows that on 7 December 2004, 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 the use of cocaine. On 17 January 2005, separation authority disapproved the conditional waiver submitted by the applicant and referred his administrative separation to the administrative separation Board. On 11...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130007109
Discharge Received: Under Other Than Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 20 July 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: T Company, 266th QM BN, 23D BDE, Fort Lee, VA f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 14 April 2005, 4 years, 20 weeks g. Current Enlistment Service: 0 years, 10 month 14 days h. Total Service: 0 Years, 10 month, 14 days i. Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The record shows...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130007119
The applicant was separated on 18 February 2011, under Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 9, for drug rehabilitation failure, with an honorable discharge, a SPD code of JPC and a reentry code of 4. 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...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130007134
The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to general or honorable. Discharge Received: Under Other Than Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 24 October 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: HHC, 1st Battalion, 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, Fort Benning, GA f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 2 November 2006, 4 years g. Current Enlistment Service: 9...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130007153
He states, in effect, he was a good Soldier. Discharge Received: General, Under Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 26 April 2012 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE: Misconduct (Drug Abuse), AR 635-200, Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c(2), JKK, RE-4 e. Unit of assignment: A Co, 22nd Chemical Battalion (TE), Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 7 October 2009, 4 years g. Current Enlistment Service: 2 years, 6 months, 20 days h. Total Service: 5 years, 2 months, 20...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130007161
Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve on 5 June 2008, for 8 years. The reasons for separation, including the specific circumstances that form the basis for the discharge are considered on the issue of characterization. However, at the time of discharge, the applicant received an under other than honorable conditions characterization of service.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130007164
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 November 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130007164 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 8 May 2012, the unit commander notified the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130007169
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 18 May 2012, 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 military records, the document and the issues submitted with the application,...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130007172
On 6 January 2003, 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 that the applicant had incidents of misconduct from a prior period of honorable service and was discharged for a pattern of misconduct. The applicants record does not contain any evidence of time lost during the period of service under review.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130007198
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates on 30 July 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 wrongfully using marijuana (120214-120314). The separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. ...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130007204
The evidence shows that the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c(2), AR 635-200, for misconduct-abuse of illegal drugs, specifically for wrongfully using and possessing marijuana (110703-110405). On 5 December 2011, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. The records show the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130007211
Discharge Received: Under Other Than Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 16 April 2003 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: E Co, 1-38th Infantry Battalion (BCTB), Fort Benning GA f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 30 May 2002, 5 years g. Current Enlistment Service: 3 months, 4 days h. Total Service: 4 months, 5 days i. Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant enlisted in the U.S. Army...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130007214
He was discharged as a PVT/E-1. 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. The applicants request for an upgrade of the characterization of his discharge, change to his SPD, RE code, and narrative reason was carefully considered.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130007216
The applicant requests an upgrade of her uncharacterized discharge to honorable and a change to the narrative reason for the discharge. 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 (regulatory or...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130007217
Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. 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 indicates that the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 14, AR 635-200, paragraph 14-12c by reason of misconduct (serious offense), with a characterization of service of...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130007220
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 4 December 2009, 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 4 December 2009, 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...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130007221
The applicant was discharged from the Army on 6 May 2012, with an honorable characterization of service. However, after a careful review of all the available records for the period of enlistment under review, and the issues and documents she submitted, there are insufficient factors to merit a change to the reason for the discharge. However, in review of the applicants entire service record and the reasons for the discharge, it appears that these accomplishments did not overcome the...