ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008152
The applicant requests an upgrade of his uncharacterized discharge to general, under honorable conditions or honorable. On 13 April 2012, the separation authority directed the applicants discharge with service uncharacterized. However, after a careful review of all the applicants military records, the issues and documents submitted with the application, there are insufficient mitigating factors to merit an upgrade of the applicant's discharge.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008153
Presiding Officer I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Department of the Army Discharge Review Board in this case. The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 21 December 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 cocaine between...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008155
The reasons for separation, including the specific circumstances that form the basis for the discharge are considered on the issue of characterization. The applicants statements alone does not overcome the governments presumption of regularity and no additional corroborating and supporting documentation or further evidence has been provided with the request for an upgrade of the discharge. However, at the time of discharge, the applicant received an under other than honorable conditions...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008162
The record shows that on 8 May 2009, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c, AR 635-200, for misconduct (serious offense), specifically for being AWOL between 6 April 2009 and 14 April 2009. On 27 May 2009, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. The applicant states that...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008176
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 1 November 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130008176 ___________________________________________________________________________ Board Determination and Directed Action After carefully examining the applicant's record of service during the period of enlistment under review, and considering the Discussion and Recommendation which follows, the Board determined the discharge was both proper and equitable and voted to deny relief. The DD Form 214 indicates he was released...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008200
The record indicates the applicant was separated from the Army for homosexual admission, with a general discharge under honorable conditions. The evidence of record shows the applicant was separated under the provisions of Chapter 15, paragraph 15-3b, AR 635-200, by reason of homosexual conduct, with a general under honorable conditions discharge. No Counsel: None Witnesses/Observers: NA Board Vote: Character Change: 0 No Change: 5 Reason Change: 5 No Change: 0 (Board member names...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008205
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge from general, under honorable conditions to honorable, a change to the reentry eligible (RE) code and to the reason for the discharge. On 17 August 2009, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. However, in review of the applicants entire service record and the reasons for the discharge, these accomplishments did...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008208
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates on 6 April 2010, the unit commander, notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12b, AR 635-200, by reason of pattern of misconduct. On 8 April 2010, 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 indicated in a...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008209
The DD Form 214 indicates that on 10 January 2013, 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 DD Form 214 shows 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. However, he had...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008247
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 26 July 2002, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 14, Section III, paragraph 14-12b, AR 635-200, by reason of pattern of misconduct for being absent without leave x 2 (020425-020522 and 020621-020708), receiving three company grade Articles 15 for FTR and one company grade Article 15 for dereliction of duty. On 1 August 2002, the separation...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008255
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 4 January 2005, 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-commission of a serious offense for wrongfully possessing and using cocaine (040902). On 11 February 2005, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008257
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 4 January 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 misconduct (serious offense), specifically for being absent without leave (AWOL) (090720-091005), and testing positive for THC (090703). On 13 January 2010, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008259
On 23 April 2009, the separation authority approved the unconditional waiver request and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. An MP Report dated 2 October 2008, that indicates the applicant was the subject of an investigation for larceny of a motor vehicle. However, after examining the applicants record of service, his military records, the documents and the issues submitted with the application, there are...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008269
On 11 April 2012, the separation authority, waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. Five negative counseling statements dated between 6 December 2011 and 6 March 2012, for failure to repair, simple assault, and discharge counseling. The records show the proper discharge and separation authority procedures were followed in this case.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008277
On 18 October 2012, the separation authority approved the separation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: The applicant provided a DD Form 293, self-authored memorandum, dated 2 October 2012, marriage certificate, extract from AR 635-200, Chapter 7-17(8), copy of DD Form 1966/1/2/3 & 4, copy of statement of enlistment, letter and enrollment from DEERS, permanent change of...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008293
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge from general, under honorable conditions to honorable. On 28 April 2010, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 9, paragraph 9-2, AR 635-200, by reason of alcohol or other drug rehabilitation failure. Army policy states that an honorable or general, under honorable conditions discharge is authorized depending on the applicants overall record of service.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008296
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 1 November 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130008296 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 | AR20130008306
The applicant requests an upgrade of her discharge from general, under honorable conditions to honorable as well as, a change to the separation code and narrative reason for discharge. Four negative counseling statements dated between 3 April 2006 and 16 November 2006, for failure to report to appointed place of duty and being AWOL on three separate occasions. EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: The applicant provided DD From 293 (Application for the Review of Discharge from the Armed...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008320
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 30 October 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130008320 ___________________________________________________________________________ Board Determination and Directed Action After carefully examining the applicant's record of service during the period of enlistment under review, and considering the Discussion and Recommendation which follows, the Board determined the discharge was both proper and equitable and voted to deny relief. EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: The...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008323
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. On 11 April 2010, 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 confirms that the applicant consulted with legal counsel and requested...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008360
On 1 April 2013, the separation authority directed the applicant be discharged under the provisions of AR 635-200, Chapter 11, entry level separation, with uncharacterized service. 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...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008372
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 26 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 misconduct-abuse of illegal drugs. The separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. The applicant was discharged from the Army on...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008374
On 1 July 2008, the separation authority approved the applicants unconditional waiver request, waived further rehabilitation, and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. However, the evidence of record shows the command attempted to assist the applicant in performing and conducting herself to Army standards by providing counseling and by the imposition of non-judicial punishments. However, at the time of discharge,...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008376
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 28 May 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 misconduct (serious offense). On 12 May 2004, 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...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008384
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 1 November 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130008384 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 length of the applicant's service and the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008390
Presiding Officer I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Department of the Army Discharge Review Board in this case. The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 13 November 2012, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c, AR 635-200, by commission of a serious offense, for wrongfully driving under the influence of alcohol x...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008393
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates on 28 July 2012, 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-commission of a serious offense, for wrongfully using cocaine (100227-100302). The separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008395
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 October 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130008395 ___________________________________________________________________________ Board Determination and Directed Action After carefully examining the applicants record of service during the period of enlistment under review, and considering the Discussion and Recommendation which follows, the Board determined the characterization of service was too harsh based on the record confirms that the applicant was discharged for the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008412
On 14 June 2006, 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. It identifies the SPD code of "JKQ" as the appropriate code to assign enlisted Soldiers who are discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14, misconduct (drug abuse). However, in review of...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008423
Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant enlisted in the United States Army Reserve on 9 May 2001, for a period of 8 years. However, the applicant submitted two Article 32 investigations; two DD Forms 458, Charge Sheets and the request for discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial pertaining to her separation proceedings. The DD Form 214 indicates that on 16 September 2004, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 10, AR 635-200, in lieu of trial by...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008440
The date the separation authority directed separation cannot be read however, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: The applicant provided the following documents in support of his petition: a. DD Form 149, (Application for Correction of Military Record under the Provisions of Title 10, U.S. Code, Section 1552) dated, 9 April...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008463
He was discharged as a SPC/E-4. EVIDENCE OBTAINED FROM THE APPLICANT'S RECORD: There are no counseling statements or UCMJ actions in the available record. The DD Form 214 indicates 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 general, under honorable conditions.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008498
Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant enlisted in the Army National Guard on 15 May 2000 for a period of 6 years. The record contains a properly constituted NGB Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service). EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: Counsel provided DD Form 293 (Application for the Review of Discharge or Dismissal from the Armed Forces of the United States), a memorandum from her counsel, Mr. M, dated 21 December 2012, a letter from the Staff Judge...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008511
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 November 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130008511 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 1 May 2007, the separation authority waived...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008515
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 29 June 2005, 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 commission of a serious offense, for wrongfully using marijuana (050123-050222). On 15 July 2005, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008520
The evidence contained in the applicants service record shows that on 6 September 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 (120603-120703). On 10 September 2012, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general,...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008529
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge from under other than honorable conditions to honorable. On 23 October 2006, 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 | AR20130008532
The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to honorable. Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The record shows the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 8 November 1995, for a period of 3 years. On 27 May 1998, the applicant was discharged accordingly.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008533
Discharge Received: Under Other Than Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 23 September 2002 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE Code: In Lieu of Trial by Court-Martial/AR-635-200/ Chapter 10/KFS/RE-4 e. Unit of assignment: D Co, 123rd Signal Battalion, Fort Stewart, GA f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 30 September 1999, 3 years g. Current Enlistment Service: 2 years, 11 months, 14 days h. Total Service: 2 years, 11 months, 14 days i. On 12 September 2002, the separation authority approved the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008545
Discharge Received: General, Under Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 26 May 2005 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE Code: Pattern of Misconduct , AR 635-200, Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12b, JKA, RE-3 e. Unit of assignment: 408th Military Intelligence Company, 732nd Military Intelligence Battalion, Schofield Barracks, HI f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 4 February 2003, 4 years g. Current Enlistment Service: 2 years, 3 months, 23 days h. Total Service: 2 years, 3 months, 23 days i. Army...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008546
On 15 December 2011, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: The applicant provided a DD Form 293; a consult request, dated 25 April 2013, which indicates psychiatric symptoms; diagnosed with PTSD, a North Carolina Department of Administration, letter, dated 29 April 2013, and a copy of his DD Form 214 for the period of service...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008547
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 24 March 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. The board recommended the applicants discharge with characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. On 21 July 2005, the separation authority approved the recommendation of the administrative separation...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008554
EVIDENCE OBTAINED FROM THE APPLICANT'S RECORD: Two negative counseling statements, dated 5 December 2008, for being processed for separation from the Army for having been diagnosed with a condition not amounting to disability. 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 continuous active duty service. However, in review of the applicants entire...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008562
Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The record shows the applicant enlisted in the US Army on 29 April 2008 for a period of 4 years. On 15 September 2011, the separation authority approved the Chapter 10 request and directed the discharge with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. Therefore, the applicants statements alone do not overcome the governments presumption of regularity and he has not provided any documentation or further evidence in...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008563
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 November 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130008563 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 contends that he had good service...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008565
On 14 February 2006, the separation authority approved the Chapter 10 request and directed the discharge with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. The applicant was discharged from the Army on 17 February 2006, with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. In addition, notwithstanding the propriety of the discharge, recommend the Board change block 27, reentry code to 4, as approved by the separation authority.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008568
Based on the above misconduct, the unit commander recommended a general, under honorable conditions discharge and advised the applicant of his rights. On 7 June 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: The applicants record contains no counseling statement or the Article 15 action that was the basis for his...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008569
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 31 January 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 that he had good service which included his service in Afghanistan and receiving several awards.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008646
DD Form 2329, Record of Trial by Summary Court-Martial, dated 28 February 2012, reports that the applicant was found guilty of violation of Article 87, UCMJ, in that he did, at or near Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA, (111030), through design, missed the movement of his unit, which he was required in the course of duty to move. 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...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008649
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 10 March 2014 CASE NUMBER: AR20130008649 ___________________________________________________________________________ Board Determination and Directed Action After carefully examining the applicants record of service during the period of enlistment under review, hearing his testimony 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...