ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130013088
Discharge Received: Under Other Than Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 21 January 2004 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: CO E, 2nd Bn, 58th IN, Fort Benning, GA f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 26 February 2003, 3 years g. Current Enlistment Service: 3 months, 21 days h. Total Service: 3 months, 21 days i. He further stated he understood that receipt of an under other than honorable conditions...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130013105
The DD Form 214 indicates the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 14, AR 635-200, for misconduct (drug abuse), with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. 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 shows the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c(2), AR 635-200, for...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130013109
The evidence contained in the applicants service record shows that on 16 July 2010, (date the applicant acknowledged receipted of the notification) 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 commission of a serious misconduct abuse of illegal drugs, specifically for the following incidents: a. wrongfully possessing marijuana; b. being AWOL (100526-100603); c. consuming...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130013111
The reasons for separation, including the specific circumstances that form the basis for the discharge are considered on the issue of characterization. If the applicant desires a personal appearance hearing, it will be her responsibility to meet the burden of proof and provide the appropriate documents (i.e., the discharge packet) or other evidence sufficient to explain the facts, circumstances, and reasons underlying the separation action, for the Boards consideration because they are not...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130013112
The applicant was separated from the Army on 31 August 2011, with an uncharacterized 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. 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.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130013115
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge from general, under honorable conditions to honorable. Discharge received: General, Under Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 10 September 2012 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE: Alcohol Rehabilitation Failure, Chapter 9 AR 635-200, JPD, RE-4 e. Unit of assignment: Rear Detachment, 3-509th Infantry 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), Joint Base Elmendorf- Richardson, AK f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 27 October 2010, 3 years and 21...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130013119
The applicant requests to upgrade the characterization of his service from general, under honorable conditions to fully honorable, and to change the narrative reason for his discharge. The evidence shows that on 28 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, for misconduct-abuse of illegal drugs, specifically for wrongfully using marijuana (120310-120409) and (120318-120417). On...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130013126
Discharge Received: Under Other Than Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 16 November 2010 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE: Misconduct (Serious Offense), AR 635-200 Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c, JKQ, RE-3 e. Unit of assignment: 549th MP Co, 385th MP Bn, Fort Stewart, GA f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 25 June 2007, 3 years and 24 weeks g. Current Enlistment Service: 2 years, 10 months, 7 days h. Total Service: 2 years, 10 months, 7 days i. The evidence contained in the applicants service...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130013151
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 11 April 2014 CASE NUMBER: AR20130013151 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 that the characterization of service was too harsh based on the applicants combat service and the circumstances...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130013154
The applicant requests to upgrade the characterization of his service from general, under honorable conditions to fully honorable, and to change the narrative reason for his discharge. He was discharged as a SPC/E-4. EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: The applicant provided an affidavit in support of warrantless arrest, dated 30 September 2012; county court document indicates, on 21 March 2013, a motion to dismiss a case against the applicant was granted because no officer was available...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130013160
The record indicates that on 3 December 2009, Department of the Army, Headquarters, 143rd CS Command Sustainment Expeditionary, Orlando, FL, Orders 09-337-00041, discharged the applicant from the United States Army Reserve, effective 3 December 2009, with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. The reasons for separation, including the specific circumstances that form the basis for the discharge are considered on the issue of characterization. If the applicant desires a...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130013161
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 23 April 2014 CASE NUMBER: AR20130013161 ___________________________________________________________________________ Board Determination and Directed Action After carefully examining the applicant's record of service during the period of enlistment under review and considering the Discussion and Recommendation which follows, the Board determined the discharge was both proper and equitable and voted to deny relief. A medical proceeding, regardless of the date...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130013189
Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 16 July 1996, and reenlisted on 15 January 2001, for a period of 3 years. On 6 November 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 with his application, his counsel-authored statement, dated 13 July 2013; DD Form 214 for...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130013214
Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant enlisted in the United States Army Reserve (USAR) on 18 May 2006 (however, that enlistment contract is NIF). The record indicates that on 27 July 2012, Department of the Army, Headquarters, 81st Regional Support Command, Fort Jackson, SC, Orders 12-209-00021, discharged the applicant from the United States Army Reserve, effective 1 August 2012, with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. The reasons for separation,...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130013218
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 10 February 2014 CASE NUMBER: AR20130013218 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 improper based on the applicant not being...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130013227
On 28 April 2011, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with an uncharacterized separation of service. Four counseling statements dated between 5 March 2011 and 12 April 2011, which provided the applicant with a summary of basic training and information about being recommended for separation under the provisions of Chapter 5, paragraph 5-17, AR 635-200 for personality disorder. AR 635-200, paragraph 5-1, states that a Soldier being...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130013230
Discharge Received: General, Under Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 18 July 2012 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE: Misconduct (Serious Offense), AR 635-200, 14-12c JKQ, RE-3 e. Unit of assignment: HSC, 1st Bn, 5th SF Group, Fort Campbell, KY f. Enlistment Date/Term: 3 September 2008, 4 years and 25 weeks g. Current Enlistment Service: 3 years, 7 months, 25 days h. Total Service: 3 years, 7 months, 25 days i. The record shows that on 12 June 2012, the unit commander notified the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130013264
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 24 February 2014 CASE NUMBER: AR20130013264 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 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 | AR20130013286
The DD Form 214 indicates he was released from initial active duty training under the provisions of Chapter 4, AR 635-200 by reason of completion of required active service, with his service described as uncharacterized. A Soldier is in an entry-level status if the Soldier has not completed more than 180 days of creditable continuous active duty at the time of the discharge or release from active duty. The record shows the applicant, while in entry-level status was released from active...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130013291
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 18 May 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, for commission of a serious offense, specifically for receiving an Article 15 the following offenses: a. wrongfully using marijuana (120223-120322); b. breaking an arrest when an authorized person placed him under arrest (120209); and c. wrongfully leaving the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130013312
The evidence of record shows that 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; specifically for refusing to train since learning he would not be able to obtain a security clearance required for attendance at the Officers Candidate School (OCS). The applicant was separated from the Army on 14 July 2010, with an uncharacterized discharge. It states a separation...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130013326
Specifically for on or about 1 July 2011, the applicant informed her command that she no longer had a valid family care plan which interfered with her obligations as a parent and her military duties. On 27 February 2012, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation efforts and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. DA Form 2823 (Sworn Statement), dated 11 January 2012, reflects the applicant stated she...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130013331
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 record shows that on 26 December 2002, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12a, AR 635-200, by reason of misconduct for minor disciplinary infractions, specifically for receiving two CG Article 15s for failing to be at his appointed...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130013334
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 4 April 2014 CASE NUMBER: AR20130013334 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 that follows, the Board determined the characterization of service is now inequitable. Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130013340
Discharge Received: Under Other Than Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 30 January 2008 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE Code: In Lieu of Trial by Court-Martial, AR 635-200, Chapter 10, KFS, RE-4 e. Unit of assignment: Co C, 447th Sig Bn, 15th Sig Bde, Fort Gordon, GA f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 12 June 2007, 4 years g. Current Enlistment Service: 0 years, 4 months, 28 days h. Total Service: 0 years, 4 months, 28 days i. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) sets forth the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130013369
The evidence shows that on 20 February 2003, 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 misconduct-abuse of illegal drugs, specifically for wrongfully using cocaine (021118-021125). On 24 February 2003, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. The evidence in...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130013374
Discharge Received: Under Other Than Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 23 March 2007 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: C Co, Troop Command, Brooke Army Medical Center Fort Sam Houston, TX f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 14 August 2000, indefinite g. Current Enlistment Service: 6 years, 6 months, 10 days h. Total Service: 17 years, 6 months, 1 day i. On 21 March 2007, the separation authority...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130013377
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 8 January 2014 CASE NUMBER: AR20130013377 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 narrative reason for the applicants discharge is now inequitable based on the current standard. The evidence...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130013398
Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. 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 also indicates the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c, AR 635-200 by reason of misconduct (serious offense), with a characterization of service of...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130013518
The applicant request that his uncharacterized discharge be upgraded to honorable. The separation authority approved the Chapter 10 request and directed the discharge with an uncharacterized separation of service. The applicant was discharged from the Army on 14 May 2013, with an uncharacterized separation of service.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130013539
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 8 August 2000, 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 a pattern of misconduct, specifically for the following offenses: a. failing to be at his appointed place of duty at the prescribed time (FTRs); b. numerous derelictions of duty; c. failing to obey lawful written orders; d. willfully disobeying...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130013548
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 16 April 2014 CASE NUMBER: AR20130013548 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 that the characterization of service was too harsh based on the applicants length and quality of his service to...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130013555
On 17 February 2004, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14-12c, misconduct (serious offense) for illegal drug use. Based on the above misconduct, the unit commander recommended a general, under honorable conditions discharge. On 19 February 2004, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation efforts and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130013559
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 7 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 testing positive for marijuana (120531). On 23 August 2012, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130013564
The DD Form 214 indicates that on 22 May 2012, 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. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The DD Form 214 shows the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c(2), AR...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130013673
Counsel, on behalf of the applicant, requests the applicants discharge be upgraded to honorable and a change to the narrative reason for discharge to completion of required active services. The record shows 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 a pattern of misconduct for: a. The applicant was separated on 16 April 2005, under Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14-12b...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130013684
Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 27 February 2008, for a period of 4 years. EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: The applicant provided a memorandum, dated 9 June 2011, subject: Recommendation for Separation Under AR 635-200, Chapter 14, Paragraph 14-12b, Patterns of Misconduct; two supporting statements, entitled Affidavit, rendered by SGT S, dated 5 June 2013 and the applicant, dated 15 July 2013; letter, dated 24 May 2013, which...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130013689
On 22 January 2010, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation efforts and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: The applicant provided an online application, dated 21 July 2013, and a DD Form 214. Change the Narrative Reason for Separation to Secretarial Authority In addition to the evidence in the record, the Board carefully considered the additional documents and...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130013706
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 24 September 2014 CASE NUMBER: AR20130013706 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130013709
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 9 May 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 abuse of illegal drugs, specifically for the following offenses: a. being found in possession of spice during a security check of the parking lot by a military police (130321) and b. using spice that was revealed by a urinalysis conducted...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130013718
The applicant requests to upgrade the characterization of his service from under other than honorable to fully honorable. Discharge Received: Under Other Than Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 27 June 2007 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: Co B, 1st Bn, 46th IN, Fort Knox, KY f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 5 October 2006, 3 years, 18 weeks g. Current Enlistment Service: 0 years, 5 months, 9...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130013720
EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: The applicant provided a self-authored statement with his application and DD Form 214 for service under current review. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. When he moved to be closer to his family, he realized he had a drinking problem, so he enrolled into a treatment center in July 2012 and completed the program in February 2013.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130013727
Prior Board Review: None SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The record shows the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 29 December 2005, for a period of 3 years, 18 weeks. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge UOTHC is normally considered appropriate. The narrative reason specified by Army Regulations for a discharge under this paragraph is "in lieu of trial by court-martial" and the separation code is "KFS."
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130013788
On 15 March 2000, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14-12c(2), misconduct (drug abuse), for wrongful use of cocaine, driving under the influence (DUI), and larceny. On 26 April 2000, the separating authority approved the applicants discharge with a characterization of service as under other than honorable conditions. EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: The applicant provided a DD Form 293, dated 19 July...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130013791
The applicant requests to upgrade the characterization of his service from bad conduct to fully honorable. DA Form 4430, DA Report of Result of Trial, reports that on 13 May 2009, the applicant was found guilty by a special court-martial empowered to adjudge a bad conduct discharge of the following charges and its specification(s): a. The service record indicates the applicant was adjudged guilty by a court-martial and the sentence was approved by the convening authority.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130013800
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 4 April 2014 CASE NUMBER: AR20130013800 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 found no cause for clemency and voted to deny relief. The record shows that on 15 August 2007, the applicant pleaded guilty to...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130013804
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 10 February 2011, 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 a pattern of misconduct, specifically for receiving two Article 15 actions, having been found guilty at a summary court-martial, and having multiple negative counseling statements. EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: The applicant provided with...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130013824
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge from general under honorable conditions to honorable. On 14 September 2012, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. The record also contains the separation authoritys decision memorandum, showing he directed that the applicant be separated from the United States Army and issued a general, under honorable...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130013826
The Board recommended the applicant be discharged from the US Army Reserve with an under honorable other than conditions discharge. The applicant was discharged from the US Army Reserve on 4 July 2012, with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. SUMMARY OF ARMY DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD HEARING: Type of Hearing: Record Review Date: 28 April 2014 Location: Washington, DC Did the Applicant Testify: No Counsel: None Board Vote: Character Change: 4 No Change:...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130013830
Discharge Received: General, Under Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 27 October 2008 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE: Misconduct (Serious Offense), AR 635-200, 14-12c JKQ, RE-3 e. Unit of assignment: HHC Mobilization and Deployment Brigade, Fort Bliss, TX f. Enlistment Date/Term: OADT 20 June 2008, 396 days g. Current Enlistment Service: 4 months, 8 days h. Total Service: 4 years, 8 months i. On 1 October 2008, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the...