ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130009346
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 8 January 2014 CASE NUMBER: AR20130009346 ___________________________________________________________________________ Board Determination and Directed Action After carefully examining the applicants record of service during the period of enlistment under review and the Discussion and Recommendation which follows, the Board determined that the characterization of service was too harsh based on the applicants length and quality of service (i.e., ARCOM, AGCM,...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130009370
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 11 April 2014 CASE NUMBER: AR20130009370 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 overall length and quality of the applicant's service,...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130009402
The Board recommended separation from the US Army with a general, under honorable conditions discharge. The BOI proceedings, dated 1April 2010 recommended the applicant be discharged from the service with a general, under honorable conditions discharge. A separation under honorable conditions will normally be appropriate when an officer submits an unqualified resignation or a request for relief from active duty under circumstances involving misconduct which renders the officer unsuitable...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130009444
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 13 January 2014 CASE NUMBER: AR20130009444 ___________________________________________________________________________ Board Determination and Directed Action After carefully examining the applicants record of service during the period of enlistment under review and hearing his testimony notwithstanding the examiners Discussion and Recommendation that follows, the Board determined that the characterization of service was too harsh based on the applicants...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130009466
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. Discharge Received: General, Under Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 2 May 2008 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE Code: Alcohol Rehabilitation Failure, AR 635-200, Chapter 9, JPD, RE-4 e. Unit of assignment: 68th Combat Support Equipment Company, Fort Hood, Texas f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 9 November 2004/ 4 years g....
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130009469
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 4 December 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130009469 ___________________________________________________________________________ Board Determination and Directed Action After carefully examining the applicants record of service during the period of enlistment under review and the Discussion and Recommendation that follows, the Board noted that the government introduced a document into the discharge process revealing the applicant had self-referred to the Army Substance...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130009475
Discharge Received: General, Under Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 12 July 2005 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE: Misconduct, AR 635-200, Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c(2), JKK, RE-4 e. Unit of assignment: C Co, 307th EN Bn, Fort Bragg, NC f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 17 January 2003, 3 years g. Current Enlistment Service: 2 years, 5 months, 26 days h. Total Service: 2 years, 5 months, 26 days i. The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 2 June 2005,...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130009477
The evidence indicates the applicant requested an administrative separation board and was entitled to one because he had over 6 years of total active and reserve military service at the time of initiation of the separation action. The applicant was discharged from the Army on 19 January 2011, with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c(2), AR 635-200, for misconduct (drug abuse), a Separation Program...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130009482
On 25 April 2005, 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. The fact the Veterans Administration has granted the applicant service connection for medical conditions the applicant suffered while on active duty does not support a...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130009484
On 30 August 2012, 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 two DD Form 149 (Application for the Review of Discharge from the Armed Forces of the United States), dated 13 and 15 May , 2013, and DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). However, the issue the applicant submitted...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130009488
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates on 7 January 2007, 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. On 25 January 2007, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130009496
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 4 December 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130009496 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 31 July 2007, the separation authority...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130009504
The evidence shows that on 27 May 2010, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c, AR 635-200, for commission of a serious offense, specifically for testing positive for marijuana on a unit urinalysis conducted on 22 March 2010, and 3 May 2010. The intermediate commander reviewed the proposed action and recommended approval of the separation with a general, under honorable conditions discharge. The...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130009517
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 August 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 discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130009525
On 6 May 2011, 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 conditions discharge is normally considered appropriate; however, a general, under honorable conditions or an honorable discharge may be granted. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130009530
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 characterization of service for Soldiers separated under this provision of the regulation will normally be honorable. Furthermore, the applicant was separated with an uncharacterized discharge.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130009531
On 17 April 2013, 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 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...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130009536
Administrative Separation Board: No r. Performance Ratings: None s. Counseling Statements: Yes t. Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 24 June 2009, for a period of 3 years and 18 weeks. On 17 April 2012, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. A incident report from the Clarksville, Tennessee Police Department,...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130009546
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge from under other than honorable conditions to uncharacterized and a change to the narrative reason for separation to include the reentry eligibility (RE) code. On 1 May 2009, the separation authority approved the Chapter 10 request and directed the discharge with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions 4. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130009555
Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant's record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army on 25 July 1979, for a period of 3 years. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD) Codes) provides the specific authorities (regulatory or directive), reasons for separating Soldiers from active duty, and the SPD codes to be entered on the DD Form 214. However, Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD) Codes) provides the specific authorities...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130009586
The applicant states, in effect, that an upgrade of his discharge will help him to continue to serve and progress through the ranks as a government employment. Discharge Received: Under Other Than Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 13 May 2005 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE Code: In Lieu of Trial by Court-Martial, Chapter 10 KFS, RE-4 e. Unit of assignment: PCF Spec Proc Co, Fort Knox, KY f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 18 October 1996, 3 years g. Current Enlistment Service: 8 years, 1...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130009596
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST AND STATEMENT: 1. Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The record shows the applicant enlisted in the US Army on 12 February 2004, for a period of 3 years. On 11 January 2007, 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 | AR20130009597
The DD Form 214 indicates the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 14, AR 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct (serious offense), with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. The record contains a document dated 8 November 2012, which shows 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,...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130009600
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 4 December 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130009600 ___________________________________________________________________________ Board Determination and Directed Action After carefully examining the applicants record of service during the period of enlistment under review and considering the Discussion and Recommendation which follows, the Board determined that the characterization of service was inequitable based on the applicants entry level status at the time of...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130009601
Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 21 July 1989, and reenlisted four times. On 5 June 2001, 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 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD) Codes) provides the specific authorities (regulatory or directive), reasons for separating Soldiers from active duty, and the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130009621
Presiding Officer I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Department of the Army Discharge Review Board in this case. On 28 October 2010, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provision of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14, Paragraph 14-12c, Commission of a Serious Offense; specifically for, wrongfully making a false official statement. However, after examining the applicants record of...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130009666
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 31 July 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). 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...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130009712
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 4 December 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130009712 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 | AR20130009722
The applicant requests an upgrade to his uncharacterized discharge to honorable, and a change to his separation code, reentry code, and narrative reason for discharge. 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...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130009728
Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD) Codes) provides the specific authorities (regulatory or directive), reasons for separating Soldiers from active duty, and the SPD codes to be entered on the DD Form 214. However, Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD) Codes) provides the specific authorities (regulatory or directive), reasons for separating Soldiers from active duty, and the SPD codes to be entered on the DD Form 214. Soldiers being...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130009737
He was 17 years old at the time of entry and a high school graduate. The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates 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, by reason of misconduct-abuse of illegal drugs for wrongfully using cocaine between (110121 and 110123) for which he received an Article 15 for the offense. The separation authority waived further...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130009741
However, the record contains the separation authoritys memorandum which shows he 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. The DD Form 214 also indicates the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c(2), AR 635-200 by reason of misconduct (drug abuse), with a characterization of...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130009752
On 7 April 2009, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. Counseling statement, dated 26 March 2009, concerning recommendation for separation under punishment of AR 635-200, Chapter 14-12c (Commission of a Serious Offense). EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: The applicant provided a DD Form 293, a copy of his DD Form 214 which was deleted and reissued, a...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130009759
Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 20 August 2007, for a period of 4 years. On 30 June 2010, 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 | AR20130009774
The applicant requests an upgrade of his uncharacterized discharge to honorable and a change to the reentry code. 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. Moreover, Soldiers being processed for separation are assigned reentry codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130009816
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 contends that he had good service which included two combat deployments and two AGCMs. The Army Discharge Review Board is authorized to consider post-service factors in the recharacterization of a discharge.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130009818
The evidence of record shows that on 8 March 2013, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 11, AR 635-200, by reason of entry level performance and conduct for being evaluated by medical personnel for pain in her back. EVIDENCE OBTAINED FROM THE APPLICANT'S RECORD The record contains three negative counseling statements, dated 27 February 2013; all of them were for being recommended for Chapter 11, entry level separation. ...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130009820
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 7 September 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 of misconduct (serious offense) for testing positive for the use of cocaine on 5 September 2006 and 5 July 2007. On 3 October 2007, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130009910
On 10 May 2001, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. Article 15, dated 4 April 2001, for: a. m. United States Army Oath of Reenlistment certificate, dated 11 September 1998. n. United States Army Honorable Discharge certificate, dated 10 September 1998. o.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130009912
Based on the above misconduct, the unit commander recommended a general, under honorable conditions discharge and advised the applicant of his rights. The applicant was discharged from the Army on 13 March 2013, with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c, AR 635-200, for misconduct, a Separation Program Designator (SPD) code of JKQ and an RE code of 3. The applicable Army regulation states there are...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130009933
On 8 August 2007, 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, it appears that the accomplishment did not overcome the reason for discharge and characterization of service granted. The narrative reason specified by Army Regulations for a discharge under this paragraph is...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130009948
On 30 November 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 of misconduct commission of a serious offense; specifically for wrongfully using marijuana on or between (090802-090831). On 16 December 2009, the separation authority, waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. The...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130009949
I by the arms and neck with his hands (130202) e. Failure to report two times (121012) f. Being disrespectful in language to an NCO (121003) g. Being arrested for assault in Tacoma, WA (120930) 2. 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. Army policy states that an under other than honorable conditions discharge is normally considered appropriate;...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130009979
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 28 September 2004, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12b, AR 635-200, by reason of pattern of misconduct, specifically for driving while impaired, disrespecting a noncommissioned officer, disorderly conduct, and receiving a summarized Article 15 (020717) for disorderly conduct. In an undated memorandum, the separation...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130009980
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 15 March 2013, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c(2), AR 635-200, by reason misconduct (drug abuse), specifically for violating the Army policy, to wit:...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130009982
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 24 January 2014 CASE NUMBER: AR20130009982 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 is...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130009987
Discharge Received: General, Under Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 18 March 2008 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE Code: Pattern of Misconduct, AR 635-200, Paragraph 14- 12b, JKA, RE-3 e. Unit of assignment: Btry E, 2nd Bn, 1st ADA, 41st Fires Bde, Fort Hood, TX f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 26 October 2005, 3 years, 26 weeks g. Current Enlistment Service: 2 years, 3 months, 29 days h. Total Service: 2 years, 3 months, 29 days i. The evidence contained in the applicants service...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130009988
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 11 December 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. On 14 March 2013, the separation authority approved the recommendation of the administrative separation board and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of under other than...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130009989
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 2 December 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130009989 ___________________________________________________________________________ Board Determination and Directed Action After carefully examining the applicants record of service during the period of enlistment under review and the Discussion and Recommendation that follows, the Board noted that the government introduced a document into the discharge process revealing the applicant had self-referred to the Army Substance...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130009991
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 9 December 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 a pattern of misconduct. On 22 December 2010, the separation authority waived...