ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130007751
The applicant requests to upgrade his characterization of service from under other than honorable to honorable, and to change the reentry code from 4. Discharge Received: Under Other Than Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 10 April 2012 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: B Co, 3rd Bn, 69th Armor Regiment, 1st Heavy BCT, Fort Stewart, GA f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 22 February 2010, 5...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130007752
Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: On 8 July 1975, the applicant joined the Regular Army for four years and received an honorable discharge. The reasons for separation, including the specific circumstances that form the basis for the discharge are considered on the issue of characterization. The applicant provided numerous medical documentation and DA Form 1380s etc; however, there is insufficient evidence available in the official record to make a determination upon the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130007757
He was 19 years old at the time of entry and a high school graduate. EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: The applicant provided civilian court documents (Notice of Entry of Judgment and/or Order and Plead/Judgment), dated 3 August 2012, indicating charges being dismissed without prejudice, and the three aforementioned NCOERs. The DD Form 214 also indicates the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 14, AR 635-200, paragraph 14-12c by reason of misconduct (serious...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130007830
The applicant requests an upgrade of his uncharacterized discharge to honorable and the narrative reason changed. On 17 December 2012, the separation authority directed the applicants discharge with service uncharacterized. The characterization of service for Soldiers separated under this provision of the regulation will normally be honorable.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130007843
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 2 November 2012, the separation authority 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...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130007872
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 applicable Army regulation states there are circumstances in which the conduct or performance of duty reflected by a single incident provides the basis for a characterization. The applicant contends that he had good service which included performing a magnitude of duties while serving in...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130007887
The evidence contained in the applicants service record shows that on 16 October 2008, 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 testing positive for the use of both marijuana and cocaine. The board recommended the applicants discharge with characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. On 14 April 2009, the separation...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130007889
Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 30 March 2004, for a period of 4 years. EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: The applicant provided a copy of his basic training and medical records, including the front page of DA Form 4707, dated 26 August 2004; DD Form 214 for service under current review; and his discharge orders. The characterization of service for Soldiers separated under this provision of the regulation will normally be honorable.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130007896
The reasons for separation, including the specific circumstances that form the basis for the discharge are considered on the issue of characterization. The applicant provided no independent corroborating evidence demonstrating that either the command's action was erroneous or that her service mitigated the type of discharge she received from the U.S. Army Reserve. Therefore, based on the available evidence, it appears the reason for discharge and the characterization of service were both...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130007898
The evidence of record indicates that on 13 February 2012, the unit commander in consultation with the Clinical Director/Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP), declared the applicant a rehabilitation failure. The unit commander advised the applicant of his rights and recommended a discharge from the Army with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions and waiver of any additional rehabilitation measures. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD)...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130007899
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge from under other than honorable conditions to general, under honorable conditions. On 5 May 2010, the separation authority approved the Chapter 10 request and directed the discharge with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130007900
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 November 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130007900 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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. Four negative counseling statements dated 7...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130007902
Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 31 March 2005, for a period of 3 years and 16 weeks. A medical proceeding, regardless of the date completed, must establish that a medical condition was identified by appropriate medical authority within six months of the Soldiers initial entrance on active duty, that the condition would have permanently or temporarily disqualified the Soldier for entry into the military service had it been detected at...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130007904
Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 31 July 2012, for a period of 3 years and 24 weeks. On 25 January 2013, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with an uncharacterized separation of service. It further states that 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...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130007908
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 October 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130007908 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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. A characterization of under honorable...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130007909
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 November 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130007909 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 22 October 2007, the separation authority...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130007912
Discharge Received: Under Other Than Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 5 December 2008 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: Battery A, 1st Bn, 78th FA, Fort Sill, OK f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 14 August 2006, 4 years, 19 weeks g. Current Enlistment Service: 0 years, 6 months, 7 days h. Total Service: 0 years, 6 months, 7 days i. Paragraph 3-7b provides that a general discharge is a...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130007932
Discharge Received: General, Under Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 18 October 2006 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE: Misconduct (Drug Abuse), AR 635-200, 14-12c(2) JKK, RE-4 e. Unit of assignment: 38th Engineer Company, 2-23d Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade, 2d Infantry Division (SBCT), Fort Lewis WA f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 1 April 2005, 3 years g. Current Enlistment Service: 1 year, 6 months, 17 days h. Total Service: 4 years, 0 months, 17 days i. The evidence shows that on 6...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130007941
On 4 April 2011, 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 served honorable for almost five years, to include two tours of combat and receiving several awards to include the PH, two ARCOM's, the ASR, and CAB. However, by regulation, a UOTHC discharge is normally appropriate for a member separated by reason of misconduct.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130007946
He completed 2 years, 8 months, and 11 days of active duty service for the period under review. On 26 March 2012, the separation authority directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. Notwithstanding the VA letter, the applicant has not provided any evidence to support his contention that he sought help or that his pattern of misconduct was a result of an adjustment disorder.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130007948
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 15 November 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130007948 ___________________________________________________________________________ Board Determination and Directed Action After carefully examining the applicant's record of service during the period of enlistment under review, and notwithstanding the Discussion and Recommendation which follows, the Board determined the reason for separation is inequitable based on there being no derogatory information in his file. ...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130007952
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 applicant requests to upgrade his characterization of service from general, under honorable conditions to fully honorable. On 10 November 2004, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130007962
Discharge Received: Uncharacterized c. Date of Discharge: 1 March 2013 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE Code: AR 135-178, Chapter NIF e. Unit of assignment: 159th MP Bn, Terre Haute, IN f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 11 June 2009, 6 years g. Current Enlistment Service: 1 year, 8 months, 23 days h. Total Service: 1 year, 8 months, 23 days i. There is no record she was ever awarded a Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) or completed any active duty training. The reasons for separation,...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130007965
On 2 June 2011, 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, the documents and the issues submitted with the application, there are insufficient mitigating...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130007972
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 narrative reason for discharge was too harsh based on the quality of the applicant's service, circumstances surrounding the discharge (i.e., paragraph 4-2a more appropriate reason), and as a result it is inequitable. POST-SERVICE ACTIVITY: None were provided with the application. AR 600-8-24,...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130007978
Discharge Received: General, Under Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 7 October 2009 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE: Misconduct (Serious Offense), AR 635-200 14-12c, JKQ, RE-3 e. Unit of assignment: HHC, 3d Special Troops Battalion, Fort Stewart, GA f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 12 August 2008, 4 years and 23 weeks g. Current Enlistment Service: 1 year, 1 month, 26 days h. Total Service: 1 year, 1 month, 26 days i. The evidence contained in the record shows that on 26 August 2009,...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130007981
She served a total of 2 years, 6 months, and 28 days active duty service. On 1 April 2008, the separation authority approved the immediate separation of the applicant and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. Seven negative counseling statements dated between 25 July 2007 and 7 April 2008, for losing her ID card, violating restriction imposed under Article 15, failing to report to her place of duty(3), failing to...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130007983
Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant's record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army on 2 May 2005 and on 23 October 2007 he reenlisted for a period of 6 years. On 8 September 2010, the separation authority, waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. The applicant was separated on 25 September 2010, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14-12b for a...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130007994
Discharge Received: General, Under Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 23 January 2013 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE Code: Pattern of Misconduct, AR 635-200, Chapter 14-12b, JKA, RE-3 e. Unit of assignment: Echo Forward Support Company, 1st BN, 5th Calvary Regiment, Fort Hood, TX f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 11 January 2010, 3 years, 21 weeks g. Current Enlistment Service: 2 years, 11 months, 18 days h. Total Service: 2 years, 11 months, 18 days i. However, the record indicates that...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008011
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates 7 October 2002, 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. 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...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008022
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 18 December 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130008022 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 unit commander notified the applicant...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008039
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 19 February 2010, 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). On 23 February 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...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008041
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 15 November 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130008041 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008044
The applicant requests his bad conduct discharge be upgraded to general, under honorable conditions. Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The record shows the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 19 November 1996, for a period of 3 years. The service record indicates the applicant was adjudged guilty by a court-martial and the sentence was approved by the convening authority.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008052
The applicant requests an upgrade of her discharge from general, under honorable conditions to honorable discharge. Based on the above pattern of misconduct, the commander recommended a general, under honorable conditions discharge. On 3 November 2010, the separation authority approved the waiver request and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008054
On 14 January 2003, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of an under other than honorable conditions discharge. A Field Grade Article 15, dated 4 December 2002, for failing to go to his appointed place of duty at the prescribed time x 10 (021118 x2, 021116 x2, 021113, 021016 x2, 021015 x2, 021009), and wrongfully used marijuana (between 020915 to 021015). Army policy states that an under other than...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008056
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge from uncharacterized to honorable and a change to the reentry eligibility (RE) code. The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 21 August 2008, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 5, paragraph 5-17, AR 635-200, by reason of other designated physical or mental condition for being diagnosed by competent medical authority on 4 August 2008...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008058
On 7 January 2002, the separation authority approved the findings and recommendation of the administrative separation board, waived further rehabilitation efforts 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...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008059
On 14 October 2010, the commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14-12c, commission of a serious offense. The applicant was separated on 30 November 2010, under Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14-12c, misconduct (serious offense), with a general, under honorable conditions discharge, an SPD code of JKQ, and an RE code of 3. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008060
The evidence indicates the applicant was entitled to an administrative separation board because he had over 6 years of total active and reserve military service at the time of initiation of the separation action. The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 1 July 2008, 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) for...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008066
On 14 December 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 incident that caused his discharge was an isolated incident. The applicants service accomplishments and the quality of his service prior to the incident that caused the initiation of discharge proceeding were carefully considered.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008068
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 9 December 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130008068 ___________________________________________________________________________ Board Determination and Directed Action After carefully examining the applicant's record of service during the period of enlistment under review hearing his testimony 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 April 2005, the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008069
EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: The applicant provided a DD Form 293, an unsigned statement (two pages), a doctors professional opinion form, handwritten supporting statement (two pages), laboratory studies, and a DD Form 214. The applicant contends he became heavily depressed; tried to commit suicide, was admitted twice to a mental hospital and still very depressed, angry and hopeless; no one attempted to help him, so he continued his downward spiral; he started drinking among other...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008070
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 8 January 2014 CASE NUMBER: AR20130008070 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 | AR20130008072
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 18 March 2013, 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 9 April 2013, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. SUMMARY OF ARMY DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008133
He requests the board consider his service which includes three honorable discharges. Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 21 June 1977 for a period of 6 years. EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: The applicant provided a DD Form 293, two DD Forms 214, DA Form 2-1, a self-authored statement, copies of his AMHRR documents, several medical treatment related documents, court documents reflecting his name change, copies of his five...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008134
He completed his enlistment and was discharged on 22 March 2004 with an honorable characterization of service. The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 2 April 2012, 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 16 July 2012, the separation authority approved the findings and recommendations of the administrative...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008139
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 14-12b, AR 635-200, by reason of pattern of misconduct. On 22 June 2012, 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...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008149
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 25 October 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130008149 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008150
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 23 January 2002, 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 a general, under honorable conditions discharge is normally considered appropriate; however, an honorable...