ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130015511
Discharge Received: General, Under Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 14 January 2009 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE Code: Misconduct (Drug Abuse), AR 635-200, 14-12c(2), JKK, RE-4 e. Unit of Assignment: A Co, 296th Bde Spt Bn, Fort Lewis, WA f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 2 November 2006, 4 years g. Current Enlistment Service: 2 year, 2 months, 0 days h. Total Service: 4 years, 8 months, 1 day i. On 15 December 2008, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130015524
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates on 16 November 2011, 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. On 18 November 2011, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. SUMMARY OF ARMY...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130015529
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 2 May 2014 CASE NUMBER: AR20130015529 ___________________________________________________________________________ Board Determination and Directed Action After carefully examining the applicant's 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 of service (i.e.,...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130015530
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 16 July 2012, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c, AR 635-200, by reason misconduct (serious offense), for the following offenses: a. being arrested and charged with pointing/brandishing a firearm during a vehicle accident (111211), b. at a criminal court hearing on (120213) assault charges were continued until (130213) c....
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130015531
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates on 21 March 2001, 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. On 26 March 2001, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. A characterization of...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130015541
Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant's record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army on 4 January 2008, for a period of 3 years and 23 weeks. On 15 April 2011, the separation authority, waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. However, this service was determined not to be sufficiently mitigating to warrant an upgrade to the characterization of discharge as shown by the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130015545
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge from general, under honorable conditions to honorable, a change to his reentry eligibility (RE) code and to his narrative reason for discharge. EVIDENCE OBTAINED FROM THE APPLICANT'S RECORD: The applicant's available record does not contain any recorded actions under the UCMJ or counseling statements. Soldiers being processed for separation are assigned reentry codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130015553
He states a review of his Army Officer Evaluation Reports (OERs) will show he was an exemplary officer while deployed. On 23 June 2011, the Deputy Assistant Secretary (Army Review Boards) approved the recommendation of the Army Ad Hoc Review Board and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. The applicant contends a review of his Army OERs will show he was an exemplary officer while deployed.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130015561
The evidence contained in the applicants record indicates that on 20 June 2012, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 5, paragraph 5-17, AR 635-200, by reason of other designated physical or mental conditions, specifically for being diagnosed with an adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood. On 2 July 2012, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130015579
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 DD Form 214 indicates that on 14 February 2013, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 14, AR 635-200, for a pattern of misconduct, with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. If the applicant desires a personal appearance hearing, it will be his responsibility to meet...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130015624
On 22 September 2012, the administrative separation board recommended the applicant be separated from the USAR with a general, under honorable conditions discharge. EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: The applicant provided a DD Form 149, dated 17 August 2013, an undated self-authored statement, a copy of her appeal of a Show Cause Board, dated 29 January 2013, her military biography, dated June 2013, three letters of support from MAJ L, CPT R, and Mr. R., discharge orders, dated 10 July...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130015636
After carefully examining the applicants record of service during the period of enlistment under review and considering the examiners Discussion and Recommendation which follows, the Board determined that the characterization of service was too harsh based on the overall quality of the applicants service; he was discharged for the sole reason of failing to meet the minimum standards of the APFT and that his service record does not contain any other derogatory information. The applicants...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130015637
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 20 June 2014 CASE NUMBER: AR20130015637 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 Received: Honorable c. Date of...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130015663
The separation authority's memorandum indicates he reviewed the separation on the applicant and after careful consideration of all matters, directed the applicant be separated from the Army prior to the expiration of his current term of service with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions, under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12b, AR 635-200, for a pattern of misconduct. However, the applicant achieved the rank of PFC/E-3 and at the time of discharge...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130015676
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge from general, under honorable conditions to honorable, a change to the reentry eligibility (RE) code and to the narrative reason for the discharge. 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...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130015680
The record also does not contain a copy of the applicant's DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period of service under review. The DD Form 214 indicates that after completion of required active service (i.e., the MOS training course), the applicant was released from active duty with a characterization of service of uncharacterized with an effective date of 28 April 1999. In the case of a USAR Soldier on active duty (AD) for IADT who is discharged upon...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130015684
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 and the circumstances surrounding the discharge (i.e., the applicant was branched aviation from ROTC, he was scheduled for BOLC classes, on 9 March 2008 and 25 April 2008; however, those...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130015686
On 15 April 2011, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation efforts and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. The applicant was discharged from the Army on 19 May 2011, with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c(2), AR 635-200, for misconduct (drug abuse), a Separation Program Designator code (SPD) of JKK and an RE code...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130015691
The Board found the overall length and quality of the applicant's service, to include his combat service, and the circumstances surrounding his discharge (i.e., the doctors confirmation that the medications were legitimate and the cause of the positive urinalysis; which was the reason for the applicants discharge, abuse of illegal drugs), mitigated the discrediting entry in his service record. Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant's record shows he enlisted in the US...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130015704
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 30 March 2010, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12b, Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of pattern of misconduct. The record of evidence shows the applicant received two Articles 15, and was counseled numerous times for various acts of misconduct which clearly established a pattern of misconduct. Records show the proper...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130015731
On 5 July 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 an online application dated 17 August 2013, VA Rating Decision document assigning him 50% for PTSD, dated January 10, 2013, memorandum from the Army Substance Abuse Program in reference to the applicants treatment dated 18 May 2012. Army policy...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130015733
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 31 January 2014 CASE NUMBER: AR20130015733 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 was...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130015744
Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant's record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army on 1 August 2000, for a period of 4 years. On 15 February 2011, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. The applicant provided no independent corroborating evidence demonstrating that either the command's action was erroneous or that his service mitigated the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130015745
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 25 June 2014 CASE NUMBER: AR20130015745 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 his under other than...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130015747
On 1 December 2011, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. He was discharged as a PFC/E-3. EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: The applicant provided two sworn statements, dated 8 June 2011.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130015751
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 13 November 2012, 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 the following offenses: a. failing to be at his appointed place of duty (110406, 120808); b. falsifying an official record on divers occasions (110311); c. speeding (120811); and d. being disrespectful in...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130015875
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 requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to general, under honorable conditions and a change to the narrative reason for discharge. Discharge Received: Under Other Than Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 11 January 2002 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE Code: In Lieu of Trial...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130015878
The evidence of record shows that on 14 February 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 failing to attend at least one scheduled training assemblies with his unit and failing to provide a valid excuse for his absences, with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. The unit commander recommended an under other than honorable conditions...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130015882
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 request for review from an applicant without an honorable discharge shall be treated as a request for a change to an honorable discharge unless the applicant requests a specific change to another character of discharge. On 18 August 2011, the separation authority approved the Chapter 10 request and...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130015902
The applicant requests an upgrade of her discharge from general, under honorable conditions to honorable and a change to the narrative reason for the discharge. Based on the above misconduct, the unit commander recommended a general, under honorable conditions discharge and advised the applicant of her rights. On 15 March 2012, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130015918
IN THE CASE OF: Ms. BOARD DATE: 23 June 2014 CASE NUMBER: AR20130015918 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 Department of the Army Ad Hoc Review...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130015941
Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 14 August 2008, for a period of 4 years and 24 weeks. On 16 December 2009, the separation authority approved the Chapter 10 request and directed the applicant's discharge with a characterization of service of UOTHC. The applicants request for an upgrade of her characterization of service was carefully considered.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130015947
On 28 September 2012, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14-12c, misconduct (serious offense). On 15 October 2012, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation efforts and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. The applicants record of service was marred by a GOMOR and three negative counseling statements.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130015962
On 9 August 2013, the separation authority directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service listed as uncharacterized. Army Regulation 635-200 provides the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. The characterization of service for Soldiers separated under this provision of the regulation will normally be honorable.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130015991
He completed 5 years, 11 months, 10 days of active duty service. The DD Form 214 indicates that on 6 February 2013, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 14, AR 635-200, for misconduct (serious offense), 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.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130015998
The DD Form 214 indicates that on 17 April 2012, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 10, AR 635-200, for the good of the Service in lieu of trial by court-martial with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. The applicants statements alone do not overcome the presumption of government regularity in this case and the application contains no documentation or further evidence in support of this request for an upgrade of the discharge. ...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130016060
The evidence contained in the applicants record indicates that on 15 May 2012, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 5, paragraph 5-17, AR 635-200, by reason of other designated physical or mental condition, not a disability, specifically for having been diagnosed by competent medical authority with a psychiatric criteria for administrative separation in accordance with Chapter 5-17, AR 635-200. The applicant was...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130016077
Discharge Received: General, Under Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 23 October 2006 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE: Misconduct (Drug Abuse), AR 635-200, Chapter 14 paragraph 14-12c(2), JKK, RE-4 e. Unit of assignment: F Co, 2-7th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, Fort Bliss, TX f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 22 February 2005, 3 years g. Current Enlistment Service: 1 year, 8 months, 2 days h. Total Service: 10 years, 7 months, 3 days i. His last enlistment on 22 February...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130016196
EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: The applicant provided a self-authored statement in her application with her DD Form 214 for service under current review and a copy of her picture. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. However, Soldiers being processed for separation are assigned reentry codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130016198
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates on 15 September 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, specifically for: a. receiving a FG Article 15 on 13 December 2010, for driving under the influence of alcohol and being drunk on duty; b. being charged with poaching in a civilian court; and c. disobeying a lawful order by...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130016200
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 11 December 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130016200 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 24 January 2012, the separation...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130016233
Personnel actions indicating the applicants duty status changed from AWOL, to DFR, to apprehension by civil authorities, to present for duty. POST-SERVICE ACTIVITY: The applicant states, in effect, since his discharge he continued his education to achieve a bachelor of science and a master in administration. No Counsel: None Witnesses/Observers: No Board Vote: Character Change: 0 No Change: 5 Reason Change: 0 No Change: 5 (Board member names available upon request) Board Action...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130016251
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 16 October 2006, 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 (serious offense), specifically for the following misconduct: a. receiving a CG Article 15 (060918), for failing to be at his appointed place of duty; b. receiving a FG Article 15 (060928), for failing to be at his appointed...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130016303
She was discharged as a PFC/E-3. 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 issue the applicant submitted is not a matter upon which the Army Discharge Review Board grants a change in the narrative reason because it raises no matter of fact, law, procedure, or discretion related to the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130016337
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 20 April 2010, the separation authority approved 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,...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130016344
Discharge received: General, Under Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 21 February 2013 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE: Misconduct (Serious Offense), AR 635-200, Chapter 14-12c, JKQ, RE-3 e. Unit of assignment: Rear D, 2-12 IN, Fort Carson, CO f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 18 June 2008, 6 years and 16 weeks g. Current Enlistment Service: 4 years, 7 months, 7 days h. Total Service: 4 years, 7 months, 7 days i. He was discharged as a SPC/E-4. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b,...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130016346
IN THE CASE OF: Ms. BOARD DATE: 23 June 2014 CASE NUMBER: AR20130016346 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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. Three counseling statements, dated between 3...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130016356
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 4 June 2014 CASE NUMBER: AR20130016356 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 separation authority waived...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130016357
Discharge Received: General, Under Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 21 April 2006 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE: Misconduct (Drug Abuse), AR 635-200, Chapter 14 paragraph 14-12c(2), JKK, RE-4 e. Unit of assignment: 659th Maintenance Company, 4-159th Aviation Regiment, Fort Bragg, NC f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 12 September 2002, 6 years g. Current Enlistment Service: 3 years, 7 months, 10 days h. Total Service: 3 years, 7 months, 10 days i. The evidence contained in the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130016363
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 both proper and equitable and voted not to change it. The record indicates the applicant was separated from the Army for homosexual admission, with an uncharacterized discharge. The service record indicates that on 16 June 2003, the unit commander...