ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008673
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 17 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 misconduct (serious offense), for having wrongfully used a controlled substance, to wit: marijuana. The applicant was discharged from the Army on 10 May 2010, with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions under the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008677
Based on the above misconduct, the unit commander recommended an under other than honorable conditions discharge and advised the applicant of his rights. On 14 September 2011, the applicant consulted with legal counsel, was advised of the impact of the discharge action, waived consideration of his case by an administrative separation board, contingent upon his receiving a characterization of service of no less favorable than general, under honorable conditions and did not submit a statement...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008679
By that time, he was so dissatisfied with all the doctors, being treated like a criminal, and standing in formation for hours, he decided to go AWOL to obtain medical treatment at home for his pain. Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant enlisted in the Army National Guard on 31 July 2006, for a period of 8 years. The Army National Guard separation packet that includes DD Form 458, Charge Sheet, AWOL related documents, and separation action from the ARNG.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008691
On 24 August 2010, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with an uncharacterized separation of service. Three counseling statements dated 8 August 2010, an initial entry training (IET) initial counseling, and 11 and 13 August 2010, for recommendation for separation from the Army. AR 635-200, paragraph 5-1, states that a Soldier being separated under this paragraph will be awarded a characterization of service of honorable, under...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008693
Based on the above misconduct, the unit commander recommended a general, under honorable conditions discharge and advised the applicant of his rights. 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.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008694
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 22 January 2014 CASE NUMBER: AR20130008694 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 applicants available record does not...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008695
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 13 November 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130008695 ___________________________________________________________________________ Board Determination and Directed Action After carefully examining the applicant's record of service during the period of enlistment under review, and considering the Discussion and Recommendation which follows, the Board determined the discharge was both proper and equitable and voted to deny relief. Presiding Officer I certify that herein...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008710
The applicant requests an upgrade of her discharge from general, under honorable conditions to honorable, change to her reentry (RE) code, and restore her rank to SPC/E-4. Based on the above misconduct the unit commander recommended a general, under honorable conditions discharge and advised the applicant of her rights. The Army Discharge Review Board is not empowered to restore former service member's grade, rate or rank.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008761
His record does not reflect any overseas assignments; he completed 2 years, 3 months, and 15 days of active duty service. On 28 January 2005, the separation authority approved and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. Army policy states that an under other than honorable conditions discharge is normally considered appropriate; however, a general, under honorable conditions or an honorable discharge may be granted.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008783
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 21 February 2014 CASE NUMBER: AR20130008783 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 a change to the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008791
On 26 March 2013, 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, and the issues submitted with the application, there are insufficient mitigating factors to merit an upgrade of the applicant's discharge. The applicants statements alone do not overcome the governments presumption of...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008792
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 9 December 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130008792 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 length and...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008793
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. 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 DD Form 214 indicates the applicant was discharged under...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008845
On or about 3 May 2011, the commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14-12c(2), misconduct-abuse of illegal drugs. On an unspecified date, the separation authority approved and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. The applicable Army regulation states there are circumstances in which the conduct or performance of duty reflected by a single incident...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008849
Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 28 September 1999 for a period of 4 years. On 4 January 2002, the separation authority approved the Chapter 10 request and directed the discharge with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: The applicant provided a DD Form 293 (Application for the Review of Discharge from the Armed Forces of the United States), dated 1 May 2013; and...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008851
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 13 November 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130008851 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 evidence contained in the applicants...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008865
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 19 April 2006, 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 wrongfully using marijuana between (060114 and 060213). The separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008873
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 20 July 2009, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12b, AR 635-200, by reason of pattern of misconduct for being AWOL on two occasions from his appointed place of duty and committing three violations of alcohol related incidents. On 22 July 2009, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008876
Discharge Received: Under Other Than Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 5 November 2001 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: HWB 1/3 ACR, Fort Carson, CO f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 12 November 1998/3 years g. Current Enlistment Service: 2 years, 9 months, 17 days h. Total Service: 2 years, 9 months, 17 days i. EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: The applicant provided DD Form 293...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008881
The applicant requests to upgrade the characterization of his service from under other than honorable to fully honorable and to change the narrative reason for his discharge. Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 6 February 2012, for a period of four years. On 14 March 2013, the separation authority approved the Chapter 10 request and directed the discharge with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008888
The applicant requests to upgrade the characterization of his service from under other than honorable to fully honorable. The record confirms that the applicants discharge was appropriate because the quality of his service was not consistent with the Army's standards for acceptable personal conduct and performance of duty by military personnel. However, at the time of discharge, the applicant received an under other than honorable conditions characterization of service.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008904
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 15 July 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130008904 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 length and...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008937
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 July 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130008937 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 to be both proper and equitable and voted to deny relief. It states a separation will be described as...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008952
Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant enlisted in the Army National Guard on 20 March 2001, for a period of 8 years, and was ordered to active duty for training on 23 January 2002. 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...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008955
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 17 July 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130008955 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 is now too harsh based on the applicants length and quality of his service to...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008956
He served in Iraq and earned an ARCOM. On 12 December 2008, the separation authority approved and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. Army policy states that an under other than honorable conditions discharge is normally considered appropriate; however, a general, under honorable conditions or an honorable discharge may be granted.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008958
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 2 December 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130008958 ___________________________________________________________________________ Board Determination and Directed Action After carefully examining the applicants record of service during the period of enlistment under review and notwithstanding the examiners Discussion and Recommendation which follows, the Board determined that the characterization of service was too harsh based on the applicants length and quality of...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008991
Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The record shows the applicant enlisted in the US Army Reserve on 29 May 2008 for a period of 8 years. On 21 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. The applicant was discharged from the Army on 11 June 2010, with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008993
On 1 October 2001, 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 293 (Application for the Review of Discharge or Dismissal from the Armed Forces of the United States) dated, 28 March 2012. b. The applicable Army regulation states that there are...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008995
On 13 September 2007, the Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary (Army Review Boards) approved the recommendation of the Army Ad Hoc Review Board and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. The applicant was discharged from the Army on 28 September 2007, with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions, under the provisions of AR 600-8-24, paragraph 4-2b, for unacceptable conduct. AR 600-8-24,...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008998
On 18 November 2010, 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 VA rating decision, dated 7 March 2012; DA Form 638, Recommendation for Award, dated 11 October 2009, indicated she was approved for an ARCOM; and her battalion commanders recommendation for an honorable discharge, dated 17 November 2010. ...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130008999
Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 5, paragraph 5-13, states that the service of a Soldier separated per this paragraph will be characterized as honorable unless an entry-level separation is required under Chapter 3, section III. On 11 April 2003, the separation authority directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. The applicant was discharged from the Army on 25 April 2003 with a characterization of service of general, under...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130009000
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. In an undated memorandum, 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, and the issues submitted with the application,...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130009010
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 2 December 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130009010 ___________________________________________________________________________ Board Determination and Directed Action After carefully examining the applicants record of service during the period of enlistment under review and notwithstanding the examiners Discussion and Recommendation which follows, the Board determined that the characterization of service was too harsh based on the applicants length and quality of...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130009029
In his request for discharge, the applicant acknowledged that by submitting the request for discharge he was admitting he was guilty of the charge against him or of a lesser-included offense that also authorized the imposition of a bad conduct discharge. The record shows the applicant met entrance qualification standards to include age and he had served seven years and achieved the grade of E-5. The Army Discharge Review Board is authorized to consider post-service factors in the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130009031
On 1 March 2012, the commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c(2) for misconduct-abuse of illegal drugs, specifically for wrongfully using spice on 6 October 2011. On 15 March 2012, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD) Codes)...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130009076
An administrative separation board is a right and required under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, and the record reflects the applicant did not receive an administrative separation board. On 9 March 2004, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. SUMMARY OF ARMY DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD HEARING: Type of Hearing: Records Review Date: 4 December 2013...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130009079
On 3 August 2012, the separation authority approved and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. Army policy states that an under other than honorable conditions discharge is normally considered appropriate; however, a general, under honorable conditions or an honorable discharge may be granted. However, after examining the applicants record of service, his military records, the documents and the issues submitted with...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130009164
EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: The applicant provided an online application. AR 635-200, paragraph 5-1, states that a Soldier being separated under this paragraph will be awarded a characterization of service of honorable, under honorable conditions, or an uncharacterized description of service if in entry-level status. Further, any individual who has served for less than 180 days at the time his commander initiated separation action, and is not being separated for serious...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130009167
my discharge was an other then honorable discharge. he called me back and told me that we were to late and the date the letter was sent out was the day the timer started. The evidence of record shows that on 10 January 2013, 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...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130009169
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 26 January 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...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130009299
On 14 September 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. Therefore, the service record contains no evidence of PTSD diagnosis and the applicant did not submit any evidence to support the contention that the discharge was the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130009314
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge from uncharacterized to honorable and a change to the narrative reason for discharge. 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, Soldiers being processed for separation are assigned reentry codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130009318
EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: The applicant provided an online application, a statement from a friend, and a copy of his DD Form 214 for the period of service under review. 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 | AR20130009321
Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 7 April 2009, for a period of 3 years and 32 weeks. On 19 November 2010, the separation authority approved the Chapter 10 request and directed the discharge with a characterization of service of UOTHC. The applicant also contends his commander was required to immediately enroll him in the ASAP and that he was told he would be allowed to stay in the military and be rehabilitated.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130009323
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 28 August 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 the wrongful use of marijuana between (120430 and 120529). On 7 September 2012, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130009324
Discharge Received: General, Under Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 19 September 2011 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE Code: Misconduct (Drug Abuse), AR 635-200, 14-12c(2), JKK, RE-4 e. Unit of Assignment: HHB, 3rd Battalion, 27th Field Artillery Regiment (HIMARS), Fort Bragg, NC f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 26 June 2008, 4 years, 20 weeks g. Current Enlistment Service: 3 year, 2 months, 21 days h. Total Service: 3 years, 2 months, 21 days i. On 8 August 2011, the separation...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130009325
Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant's record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army on 27 February 2006, for a period of 4 years and 22 weeks. On 6 February 2007, the applicant consulted with legal counsel, was advised of the impact of the discharge action, waived consideration of his case by an administrative separation board, contingent upon him receiving a characterization of service of no less favorable than general, under honorable conditions (although he was not...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130009332
The applicant was separated from the Army on 11 December 2012, with an uncharacterized discharge. The regulation also provides, except in cases of serious misconduct, that a Soldiers service will be uncharacterized when the separation is initiated while the Soldier is in entry level status. The applicants statements alone do not overcome the governments presumption of regularity and no additional corroborating and supporting documentation or further evidence has been provided with the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130009340
On 6 April 2001, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. The applicant was discharged from the Army on 4 May 2001, with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-5, AR 635-200, for misconduct (civil conviction), with a Separation Program Designator code (SPD) of JKB and an RE code of...