ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130013891
Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: On 3 May 2007, the applicant joined the Army Reserve for a period of 6 years. The reasons for separation, including the specific circumstances that form the basis for the discharge are considered on the issue of characterization. Therefore, based on the available evidence, it appears the reason for discharge and the characterization of service were both proper and equitable, recommend the Board deny relief.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130013892
IN THE CASE OF: Ms. BOARD DATE: 23 April 2014 CASE NUMBER: AR20130013892 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 to upgrade the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130013898
Discharge Received: General, Under Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 8 May 2009 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE: Misconduct (Drug Abuse), AR 635-200, 14-12c(2) JKK, RE-4 e. Unit of assignment: B Co, 2-327 Inf Reg, Ft. Campbell, KY f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 16 July 2008, 4 years g. Current Enlistment Service: 0 years, 9 months, 23 days h. Total Service: 2 years, 9 months, 29 days i. The evidence shows that on 21 April 2009, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130014010
Discharge Received: General, Under Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 1 March 2011 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE: Misconduct (Drug Abuse), AR 635-200, Chapter 14 paragraph 14-12c(2), JKK, RE-4 e. Unit of assignment: 13th CM Co, 2nd CM Bn, Fort Hood, TX f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 30 July 2008, 3 years and 24 weeks g. Current Enlistment Service: 2 years, 7 months, 2 days h. Total Service: 2 years, 7 months, 2 days i. The separation authority waived further rehabilitation and...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130014021
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 Board recommended separation with a general, under honorable conditions discharge. A general under honorable conditions characterization of service will normally be issued to an officer when the officers military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130014025
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 10 October 2009, 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 | AR20130014030
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 28 February 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 wrongfully using THC, a schedule I controlled substance (121204-130104). However, after examining the applicants record of service, her military records, and the documents and issues submitted...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130014043
On 14 August 2009, the separation authority approved the unconditional waiver request and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. 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, the applicants record reflects that he completed...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130014045
Discharge Received: General, Under Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 27 November 2012 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE: Misconduct (Drug Abuse), AR 635-200, Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c(2), JKK, RE-4 e. Unit of assignment: 108th Military Police Company, 503rd Military Police Battalion (Airborne) (Rear), Fort Bragg, NC f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 31 January 2012, 5 years g. Current Enlistment Service: 9 months, 27 days h. Total Service: 9 months, 27 days i. Based on the above...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130014052
The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to honorable. Discharge Received: Under Other Than Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 5 February 2010 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: A Co, 2-8 Inf Bn, 2nd BCT, 4ID, Fort Carson CO f. Enlistment Date/Term: 6 March 2007, 4 years g. Current Enlistment Service: 2 years, 8 months, 25 days h. Total Service: 2...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130014106
Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The record shows the applicant reenlisted in the Regular Army on 25 January 2002, for an indefinite period of service. On 11 September 2009, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he be reduced to the lowest enlisted grade and issued an under other than honorable conditions discharge certificate. EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: The applicant provided a DD Form 293, dated 12 April 2013; a DD...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130014112
On 14 May 2008, the applicant was discharged accordingly. Paragraph 3-7b provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. NA Counsel: None Witnesses/Observers: NA Board Vote: Character Change: 0 No Change: 5 Reason Change: 0 No Change: 5 (Board member names available upon request) Board Action Directed: Issue a new DD Form 214: No Change Characterization to: No Change Change Reason to: No Change Change Authority for Separation: NA Change RE Code...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130014113
He was discharged as a PV1/E-1. EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: The applicant provided an online application and a copy of his DD Form 214 for the period of service under review. The characterization of service for Soldiers separated under this provision of the regulation will normally be honorable.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130014144
The DD Form 214 indicates that on 16 May 2001, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 14, AR 635-200, for misconduct, with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: The applicant provided an online application dated 29 July 2013, and a DD Form 214. Therefore, based on the available evidence and the government presumption of regularity, it appears the reason for discharge and the characterization of...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130014152
On 4 March 2013, 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 29 July 2013, and a DD Form 214. However, eligibility for veteran's benefits to include educational benefits under the Post-9/11 or Montgomery GI Bill does not fall within the purview of the Army Discharge...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130014157
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 provided documents that reflect on an unknown date, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14-12c(2), for misconduct (drug abuse). The applicant stated, in effect, he had served dutifully and faithfully as an intelligence analyst for...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130014238
Discharge Received: General, Under Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 3 August 2011 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE: Misconduct (Drug Abuse), AR 635-200, 14-12c(2), JKK, RE-4 e. Unit of assignment: 93rd Vertical Company, 46th Engineer Battalion, Fort Polk, LA f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 27 May 2009, 6 years g. Current Enlistment Service: 2 years, 2 months, 7 days h. Total Service: 2 years, 2 months, 7 days i. On 12 July 2011, the service record indicates that the unit commander...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130014251
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 14-12b, AR 635-200, by reason of pattern of misconduct. On 19 September 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...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130014304
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 24 February 2014 CASE NUMBER: AR20130014304 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 length and quality of the applicants...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130014324
On 8 October 2008, the separation authority directed the applicants discharge with service uncharacterized. EVIDENCE OBTAINED FROM THE APPLICANT'S RECORD: The record contains one counseling statement dated 19 September 2008, in which the applicant was informed about his condition that existed prior to his entry into active duty and he concurred. The characterization of service for Soldiers separated under this provision of the regulation will normally be honorable.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130014327
Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 23 September 2008, for a period of 4 years. On 12 January 2012, 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 DD Form 214 for service under current review with his application.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130014332
On 24 November 2004, the separation authority approved the Chapter 10 request and directed the discharge with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. The applicant was discharged from the Army on 17 December 2004, with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. Army policy states that although an honorable or general, under honorable conditions discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130014341
Discharge Received: General, Under Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 13 February 2012 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE: Misconduct (Drug Abuse), AR 635-200, 14-12c(2) JKK, RE-4 e. Unit of assignment: FSC, 11th Eng Bn, Fort Benning, GA f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 22 October 2008, 4 years g. Current Enlistment Service: 3 years, 3 months, 22 days h. Total Service: 6 years, 3 months, 6 days i. The separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130014344
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 7 August 2002, 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 going AWOL (011220-020325) and for being seriously delinquent in his debts. On 7 August 2002, the applicant consulted with legal counsel, was advised of the impact of the discharge action, voluntarily waived...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130014345
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 23 April 2014 CASE NUMBER: AR20130014345 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 states, in effect, he requests...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130014346
On 28 February 2011, the applicant appeared in a summary court-martial trial proceeding and was found guilty of two charges and their specifications, including an additional charge in violation of Articles 134, and 86 of the UCMJ. On 31 March 2011, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation efforts and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. However, at the time of discharge, the applicant received an under...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130014350
On an unknown date, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14-12c(2), misconduct (drug abuse). On 3 October 2012, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation efforts 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...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130014353
The applicant was separated from the Army on 1 May 2012, with an uncharacterized discharge 6. 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 applicants statements alone, although authored on his behalf by his counsel, do not overcome the governments presumption of regularity and no additional corroborating and supporting...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130014354
EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: The applicant provided a DD Form 293, a copy of his criminal record search, dated 22 March 2013, POST-SERVICE ACTIVITY: None were provided with the application. 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 also indicates the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 14, AR 635-200, paragraph 14-12c by reason of misconduct (serious...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130014355
Discharge Received: Under Other Than Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 7 September 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: 66th Military Police Company, 504th Military Police Battalion, Fort Lewis, WA f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 1 July 1999, 5 years g. Current Enlistment Service: 2 years, 25 days h. Total Service: 2 years, 25 days i. On 7 August 2001, the separation authority approved the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130014356
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge from general, under honorable conditions to honorable and a change to his reentry eligibility (RE) code. A characterization of under honorable conditions may be issued only when the reason for the Soldiers separation specifically allows such characterization. However, Soldiers being processed for separation are assigned reentry codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130014360
Discharge Received: Under Other Than Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 8 March 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: HHB, 1st Battalion, 9th Field Artillery Division Artillery, Fort Stewart, GA f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 3 December 1999, 3 years g. Current Enlistment Service: 2 years, 4 months, 15 days h. Total Service: 3 years, 3 months, 22 days i. Paragraph 3-7b provides that a...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130014368
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. 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 the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 13, AR 635-200, by reason of unsatisfactory performance, with a characterization of...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130014375
On 13 May 2010, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14, paragraph 12c, Commission of a Serious Offense, specifically for testing positive on a urinalysis for cocaine (091207). The intermediate commander reviewed the proposed separation action and recommended approval with a general, under honorable conditions discharge. On 14 July 2010, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130014376
He earned the following awards: two AM, two ARCOM (including one with V Device), and an AAM. Based on the above misconduct, the unit commander recommended a general, under honorable conditions discharge and advised the applicant of his rights. The third party statements provided with the application speak highly of the applicants performance and character, which were considered by the separation authority during the discharge process.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130014379
The record further contains the following list of documents considered and identified by the board as basis for his bar to reenlistment: a. NCOER covering the period 9605 to 9612; b. DA Form 1059, dated 29 February 1988; c. DA Form 2627, dated 10 September 1996; and d. DA Form 2627, dated 13 January 1998. 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 | AR20130014381
On 4 August 2009, the separation directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. The applicant was discharged from the Army on 10 August 2009, with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. However, at the time of discharge, the applicant received an under other than honorable conditions characterization of service.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130014383
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 2 May 2014 CASE NUMBER: AR20130014383 ___________________________________________________________________________ Board Determination and Directed Action After carefully examining the applicant's record of service during the period of enlistment under review, and considering the examiners 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...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130014384
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 25 June 2014 CASE NUMBER: AR20130014384 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130014387
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 14 May 2014 CASE NUMBER: AR20130014387 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 his...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130014389
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 shows that on 7 December 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 pattern of misconduct for the following offenses: a. being AWOL on divers...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130014434
However, after examining the applicants record of service, his military records, and the documents and issues submitted with the application, there are insufficient mitigating factors to merit an upgrade of the applicant's discharge or a change to the narrative reason for his discharge. The narrative reason specified by Army Regulations for a discharge under this paragraph is "Misconduct (Drug Abuse)," and the separation code is "JKK." No Counsel: Yes [redacted] Witnesses/Observers:...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130014476
The applicant submitted his discharge packet as evidence that shows on 19 February 2013, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 9, AR 635-200, by reason of alcohol or other drug rehabilitation failure for being a rehabilitation failure. 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 | AR20130014488
On 22 March 2013, the separation authority, waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions under the provisions of AR 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, for the commission of serious offenses. 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...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130014497
The evidence of record shows that on 9 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 missing at least nine or more unexcused absences from scheduled inactive duty training during a one year period, with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. On 19 May 2012, the unit commander recommended separation from the US Army Reserve (USAR). Finally,...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130014537
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 also indicates the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 14, AR 635-200, paragraph 14-12b by reason of a pattern of misconduct, with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. NA Counsel:...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130014540
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 20 June 2013, 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). 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 available military...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130014557
On 8 November 2005, 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 20 December 2005, with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: The applicant provided a DD Form 293, dated 1 August 2013, a statement, dated 16 December 2005, reflecting Veterans Educational...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130014558
Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 2 July 2001 for a period of 4 years. He was discharged as a PVT/E-1. The applicants record contains record of two days of lost time.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130014659
The DD Form 214 indicates that on 18 January 2002, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 11, AR 635-200, with the reason specified as entry level performance and conduct and the characterization of service described as uncharacterized. 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...