ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130010000
The regulation stipulates 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. The DD Form 214 indicates the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 11, AR 635-200, by reason of entry level performance and conduct, with a characterization of service described as uncharacterized. Regarding the applicants contentions that the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130010006
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 29 January 2014 CASE NUMBER: AR20130010006 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 | AR20130010012
Discharge Received: General, Under Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 26 May 2009 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE: Misconduct (Serious Offense), AR 635-200, 14-12c JKQ, RE-3 e. Unit of assignment: 109th Quartermaster Company, Fort Lee, VA f. Enlistment Date/Term: 28 February 2007, 3 years and 22 weeks g. Current Enlistment Service: 2 years, 2 months, 29 days h. Total Service: 2 years, 2 months, 29 days i. On 6 May 2009, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130010032
The DD Form 214 also indicates the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 14, AR 635-200, paragraph 14-12c(2), for misconduct (drug abuse), with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. The record contains a document dated 11 September 2012, which shows the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. The DD Form 214 shows...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130010035
On 28 February 2013, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. After a careful review of all the applicants military records, the issues and documents submitted with the application, the discharge appears to be improper. The record reflects that the applicant was unable to obtain legal counsel within a reasonable period of time prior to his approaching ETS date...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130010039
On 3 August 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. The applicants statements alone do not overcome the governments presumption of regularity and no additional corroborating and supporting documentation or further evidence...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130010041
THE APPLICANTS REQUEST AND STATEMENT: 1. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge UOTHC is normally considered appropriate. Moreover, records show the applicant's assigned RE Code of 4 is appropriate based on the authority and reason for his discharge.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130010043
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 13 December 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130010043 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 that on 14...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130010070
The evidence of record contains a DD Form 458, Charge Sheet which indicates that on 6 August 2012, the applicant was charged with the following offenses: a. being disrespectful in deportment toward noncommissioned officers x 6, (SFC) (120612), (SSG) (120612), (SGT) (110623, 110607, 110416, 110409) b. being drunk on duty, such conduct being prejudicial to good order and discipline in the armed forces or being of a nature to bring discredit upon the armed forces (120628) c. unlawfully striking...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130010072
The applicants service record shows that the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 13, AR 635-200, by reason of unsatisfactory performance specifically for failing two consecutive record Army Physical Fitness Tests on 25 April 2012, and 13 August 2012. On 4 December 2012, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of honorable conditions. ...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130010074
The record shows that on 25 February 2011, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c, AR 635-200, for going AWOL (100413-100821). On 15 April 2011, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of an under other than honorable conditions. A characterization of under honorable conditions may be issued only when the reason...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130010088
Based on the above misconduct, the unit commander recommended a general, under honorable conditions discharge and informed the applicant of his rights. On 1 February 2011, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation, accepted the conditional waiver, 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. However, after examining...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130010098
His DD 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) indicates the narrative reason as Unsatisfactory Performance. He states based on letters of support submitted with his application, the quality of his military service was never in question. EVIDENCE OBTAINED FROM THE APPLICANT'S RECORD: A counseling statement, dated 20 January 2012, informing the applicant of the commands intent to process him for separation from the military under the provisions of AR 635-200, Chapter 13...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130010126
The evidence shows that on 5 October 2006, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c(2), AR 635-200, for commission of a serious offense, abuse of illegal drugs, specifically for wrongfully using cocaine. The intermediate commander reviewed the proposed action and recommended approval of the separation with a general, under honorable conditions discharge. On 11 October 2006, the separation authority...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130010157
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 15 January 2014 CASE NUMBER: AR20130010157 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 that the discharge was both proper and equitable and voted to deny relief. Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130010183
Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 6 July 2006, for a period of 3 years and 17 weeks. On 23 January 2013, the separation authority approved the Chapter 10 request and directed the applicant's discharge with a characterization of service of UOTHC. However, the Army Discharge Review Board considered the applicant for a possible upgrade as instructed in pertinent part by Department of Defense Instruction 1332.28 which stipulates that a...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130010193
Discharge received: General, Under Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 5 October 2005 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE: Misconduct, AR 612-205, Table 3, Rule 6 and AR 210-26, paragraph 7-3b e. Unit of assignment: Cadet Detachment, United States Military Academy, Company A-1, West Point, NY f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 2 July 2001, NIF g. Current Enlistment Service: 4 years, 3 months, 4 days h. Total Service: 4 years, 3 months, 4 days i. EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: The...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130010242
IN THE CASE OF: Ms. BOARD DATE: 23 August 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130010242 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 applicants overall length and quality of her service...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130010245
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge from general, under honorable conditions to honorable and a change to the narrative reason for discharge. The applicant was discharged from the Army on 12 June 2008, with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c, AR 635-200, for misconduct (serious offense), a Separation Program Designator code (SPD) of JKQ and an RE code of 3. However, after examining the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130010248
He states he was discharged for using marijuana while in the military. A characterization of under honorable conditions may be issued only when the reason for the Soldiers separation specifically allows such characterization. The DD Form 214 indicates that the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 14, AR 635-200, paragraph 14-12c by reason of misconduct (serious offense), with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130010251
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge from general, under honorable conditions to honorable. On 24 August 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 two periods of service and a deployment to Iraq.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130010263
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge from under other than honorable conditions to honorable and a change to the reentry eligibility (RE) code. Discharge Received: Under Other Than Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 3 November 2004 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE Code: In Lieu of Trial by Court-Martial, Chapter 10 KFS, RE-4 e. Unit of assignment: Co V, 262th QM Bn, Fort Lee, VA f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 20 April 2004, 3 years and 22 weeks g. Current Enlistment...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130010306
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 17 May 2006, 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...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130010307
The applicant requests his general, under honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to honorable. On 1 June 2011, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: The applicant provided no supporting documents with his application.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130010309
On 2 October 2007, 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...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130010311
EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: The applicant provided a DD Form 293 and a DD Form 214. The characterization of service for Soldiers separated under this provision of the regulation will normally be honorable. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD) Codes) provides the specific authorities (regulatory or directive), reasons for separating Soldiers from active duty, and the SPD codes to be entered on the DD Form 214.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130010325
The applicant was discharged from the Army on 23 August 2011, 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, paragraph 1-22a, provides that an officer will normally receive an honorable characterization of service when the quality of the officers service has met the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty. He contends a female falsely accused him of...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130010329
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 applicants characterization of service was proper and equitable and voted not to change it. The evidence of record shows the applicant while in entry level status, was discharged for admitting to being homosexual without any aggravating factors as defined in AR 635-200 in effect at the time. The...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130010336
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 13 January 2014 CASE NUMBER: AR20130010336 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 found no cause for clemency and voted to deny relief. The applicant requests his bad conduct...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130010434
The applicant states, in effect, he served for two years and was discharged when he tested positive for marijuana. On 31 October 2002, 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 | AR20130010441
On 19 May 2008, 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 applicants statement alone does not overcome the governments presumption of regularity and no additional corroborating and supporting documentation or further evidence...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130010452
The evidence of record shows that on 1 May 2012, 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 having accrued over nine unexcused absences from the Army Reserve training assemblies within a one year period. On 1 May 2012, the unit commander recommended separation from the USAR. The applicants request for an upgrade of the characterization of his discharge was...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130010461
On 15 March 2010, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. The applicant's disciplinary record includes a summary court-martial, dated 11 January 2010, for being AWOL x 3 (090619-090716, 090717-090805, and 090811-091105). The applicant contends that he had good service which included a 14 month deployment to Iraq.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130010467
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 22 January 2014 CASE NUMBER: AR20130010467 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 4 January 2013, the separation...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130010474
Discharge Received: General, Under Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 5 October 2012 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE: Misconduct (Drug Abuse), AR 635-200, 14-12c(2), JKK, RE-4 e. Unit of assignment: HHT, 2d Squadron, 2d Cav Rgt, Vilseck, Germany f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 5 March 2009, 2 years and 18 weeks ERB shows ETS of 15 November 2013, contract NIF g. Current Enlistment Service: 3 years, 6 months, 25 days h. Total Service: 3 years, 6 months, 25 days i. The evidence shows that...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130010505
Discharge Received: General, Under Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 19 June 2012 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE: Misconduct (Serious Offense), AR 635-200, 14-12c, JKQ, RE-3 e. Unit of assignment: Bravo Company, 563D Aviation Support Battalion, Fort Campbell, KY f. Enlistment Date/Term: 3 June 2008, 6 years g. Current Enlistment Service: 4 years, 17 days h. Total Service: 4 years, 17 days i. The record shows that on 23 May 2012, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130010506
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 9 April 2014 CASE NUMBER: AR20130010506 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 | AR20130010532
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 16 April 2014 CASE NUMBER: AR20130010532 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 Orders Number 307-2208, and a DD...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130010534
On 7 September 2006, 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 19 September 2006, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14-12b for a pattern of misconduct, with a general, under honorable conditions discharge, an SPD code of JKA and an RE code of 3. Army policy states that an under other than honorable conditions...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130010636
Discharge Received: General, Under Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 1 May 2004 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE: Pattern of Misconduct, AR 635-200, Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12b, JKA, RE-3 e. Unit of assignment: 7th Army Training Command, NCOA, APO AE f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 31 October 2002, 4 years g. Current Enlistment Service: 1 year, 6 months, 1 day h. Total Service: 3 years, 11 months, 9 days i. The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 12...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130010638
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 2 August 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130010638 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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. However, at the time of discharge, the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130010639
Discharge Received: General, Under Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 21 April 2009 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE: Misconduct (Drug Abuse), AR 635-200, 14-12c(2), JKK, RE-4 e. Unit of assignment: HHB, 18th Fires Brigade (Airborne), Fort Bragg, NC f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 7 July 2006, 5 years and 19 weeks g. Current Enlistment Service: 2 years, 9 months, 15 days h. Total Service: 2 years, 9 months, 15 days i. The evidence shows that on 6 January 2009, the unit commander notified...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130010642
Discharge Received: General, Under Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 25 September 2012 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE: Misconduct (Drug Abuse), AR 635-200, 14-12c(2) JKK, RE-4 e. Unit of assignment: C Company, 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment Fort Wainwright, AL f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 3 February 2010, 6 years and 16 weeks g. Current Enlistment Service: 2 years, 7 months, 23 days h. Total Service: 2 years, 7 months, 23 days i. He was 20 years old at the time of entry and...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130010650
This is the reason he is asking for his narrative reason for separation to be changed to Resigning from a Course. DISCHARGE UNDER REVIEW INFORMATION: a. However, after examining his available military record, the issues and document submitted with the application, there are insufficient mitigating factors to merit a change to the narrative reason for separation. The DD Form 214 shows the applicant was released from active duty under the provisions of paragraph 2-37, AR 600-8-24, for...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130010651
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 3 October 2006, 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 she had good service which included serving almost five years, with two overseas tours in Afghanistan and Iraq.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130010657
Discharge Received: General, Under Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 17 February 2012 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE: Misconduct (Drug Abuse), AR 635-200, 14-12c(2) JKK, RE-4 e. Unit of assignment: 23rd Military Police Company, 91st Military Police Battalion, Fort Drum, NY f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 22 July 2009, 5 years g. Current Enlistment Service: 2 years, 6 months, 26 days h. Total Service: 2 years, 6 months, 26 days i. The evidence shows that on 8 February 2012, the unit...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130010662
Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant's record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army on 6 August 1998 for a period of 4 years. On 13 June 2001, the separation authority, waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. However, the evidence of record shows the command attempted to assist the applicant in performing and conducting himself to Army standards by providing counseling.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130010675
EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: The applicant provided a DD Form 293, dated 4 June 2013; a DD Form 214; and a statement of support from a senior defense counsel. The DD Form 214 indicates the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 13, AR 635-200, by reason of unsatisfactory performance, with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. Applicable regulations state that each case must be decided on an individual basis considering the unique...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130010683
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 7 February 2014 CASE NUMBER: AR20130010683 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 the applicant...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130010685
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 8 November 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) for receiving a Field Grade Article 15 (101027) for wrongful use of Oxymorphone (100729), failing to go at the time prescribed to his appointed place of duty x 2 (100615 and 100902), and dereliction in the performance...