ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130016427
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 23 June 2014 CASE NUMBER: AR20130016427 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 applicant...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130016441
On 14 May 2012, the unit commander notified the applicant of his intent to process him for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b, by reason of pattern of misconduct; specifically for: a. failing to be at his appointed place of duty at the time prescribed on divers occasions and b. failing to maintain positive control of his weapon and his advanced combat helmet on two separate occasions while deployed to Afghanistan. The separation authority waived...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130016454
The applicant states, in effect, that he is requesting an upgrade due to the circumstances surrounding his separation. EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: The applicant did not provide any supporting documents with his application. The applicant will need to provide the appropriate documents or other evidence (i.e., discharge packet) sufficient to explain the facts, circumstances, and reasons underlying the separation action, for the Board's consideration.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130016459
IN THE CASE OF: Ms. BOARD DATE: 23 June 2014 CASE NUMBER: AR20130016459 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 28 May 2013, the separation authority...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130016506
On 13 June 2012, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. 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 | AR20130016508
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 20 June 2014 CASE NUMBER: AR20130016508 ___________________________________________________________________________ Board Determination and Directed Action After carefully examining the applicants record of service during the period of enlistment under review, and considering the Discussion and Recommendation which follows, the Board determined the characterization of service was too harsh based on the overall length and quality of the applicant's service, to...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130016512
Discharge Received: Under Other Than Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 7 July 2009 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: Company B, 551st Signal Battalion, Fort Gordon, GA f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 29 July 2008, 6 years g. Current Enlistment Service: 8 months, 1 day h. Total Service: 8 months, 1 day i. Prior Board Review: None SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The evidence of record shows the applicant...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130016513
On 12 January 2011, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation efforts and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. The applicant was separated on 26 January 2011, under Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 5-17, with a general, under honorable conditions discharge, an SPD code of JFV, and an RE code of 3. However, the evidence of record indicates the applicant was discharge for having a condition, not a...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130016548
However, Soldiers being processed for separation are assigned reentry codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge. The records show the proper discharge and separation authority procedures were followed in this case. Board Vote: Character Change: 3 No Change: 2 Reason Change: 1 No Change: 4 (Board member names available upon request) Board Action Directed: Issue a new DD Form 214: Yes Change Characterization to: Honorable Change Reason to: No Change Change RE Code to:...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130016556
EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: The applicant provided DD Form 214 for service under current review and four employment earning statements, dated 15 August 2013 through 5 September 2013. A characterization of under honorable conditions may be issued only when the reason for the Soldiers separation specifically allows such characterization. However, in review of the applicants entire service record and the reasons for the discharge, it appears that these accomplishments do not...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130016573
He served in Germany and completed 3 years, 1 month, and 15 days of active duty service. Based on the above pattern of misconduct, the commander recommended a general, under honorable conditions discharge. On 16 July 2010, the separation authority directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130016577
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 contained in the applicants service record shows that on 10 July 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 for illegal drug abuse, specifically for wrongfully...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130016598
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 27 June 2014 CASE NUMBER: AR20130016598 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 characterization of under honorable...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130016668
Prior Board Review: None SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The record shows the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 7 July 1999, for a period of 4 years. The applicant further contends that he was told to leave by the drill sergeant but he didnt want to because he knew it was wrong to go AWOL. There is no evidence in the record, nor has the applicant produced any evidence to support the contention that he was told to leave by his drill sergeant and that he was order to go AWOL.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130016682
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 25 June 2014 CASE NUMBER: AR20130016682 ___________________________________________________________________________ Board Determination and Directed Action After carefully examining the applicant's record of service during the period of enlistment under review, and considering the Discussion and Recommendation which follows, the Board determined the discharge was both proper and equitable and voted to deny relief. Presiding Officer I certify that herein is...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130016702
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 25 June 2014 CASE NUMBER: AR20130016702 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 separation authority directed the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130016771
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. A general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130016776
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates on 5 December 2002, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-5a, AR 635-200, by reason of misconduct (civil conviction) for being convicted by civilian authorities and sentenced to serve 30 years. The board recommended the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. On 25 April 2003,...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130016919
She was discharged as a SPC/E-4. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD) Codes) provides the specific authorities (regulatory or directive), reasons for separating Soldiers from active duty, and the SPD codes to be entered on the DD Form 214. However, Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD) Codes) provides the specific authorities (regulatory or directive), reasons for separating Soldiers from active duty, and the SPD codes to be entered on the DD...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130016929
The evidence of record shows on 8 August 2005, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of AR 635-200, Chapter 5, paragraph 5-8, by reason of parenthood, for failure to maintain an adequate family care plan within the allotted time, with a general, under honorable conditions discharge. The records show the proper discharge and separation authority procedures were not followed in this case. Therefore and as approved by the separation...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130016974
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 27 June 2014 CASE NUMBER: AR20130016974 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 21 January...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130016995
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 1 July 2014 CASE NUMBER: AR20130016995 ___________________________________________________________________________ Board Determination and Directed Action After carefully examining the applicant's record of service during the period of enlistment under review and considering the Discussion and Recommendation which follows, the Board determined the discharge was both proper and equitable and voted to deny relief. Presiding Officer I certify that herein is...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130017018
EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: The applicant provided a DD Form 149, dated 26 August 2013, a DD Form 214, two FAP Case Review Committee Incident Status Determination Summaries, dated 7 December 2010, an undated letter of support from SSG B, and a request to dismiss the charges of assault in the case against the applicant. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Army Regulation 635-5-1...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130017111
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 her uncharacterized discharge to honorable. The applicant was discharged from the Army on 13 June 2007, with an uncharacterized discharge.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130017174
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge from under other than honorable conditions to general, under honorable conditions. On 16 June 2004, the applicant consulted with legal counsel, was advised of the impact of the discharge action, voluntarily waived consideration of his case by an administrative separation board, contingent upon him receiving a characterization of service of no less favorable than general, under honorable conditions, and did not submit a statement on his...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130017187
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates on 23 July 2003, 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. The separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130017189
Army policy states that an under other than honorable conditions discharge is normally considered appropriate; however, a general, under honorable conditions or an honorable discharge may be granted. The DD Form 214 also indicates the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12b, AR 635-200 by reason of pattern of misconduct, with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. However, in review of the applicants entire service...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130017191
Prior Board Review: Yes, 3 May 2013 SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve on 21 March 2008, for 6 years. The reasons for separation, including the specific circumstances that form the basis for the discharge are considered on the issue of characterization. In addition to the evidence in the record, the Board carefully considered the additional documents and testimony presented by the applicant at the personal appearance hearing.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130017204
IN THE CASE OF: Ms. BOARD DATE: 27 June 2014 CASE NUMBER: AR20130017204 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 635-200, paragraph 3-7b,...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130017217
On 15 December 2004, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14-12b and c, for a pattern of misconduct and misconduct (serious offense). On 19 January 2005, 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,...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130017294
The PEB proceedings dated, 20 November 2008 indicated the applicant had chronic right knee pain. EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT The applicant provided a DD Form 149; DD Form 214; medical documents (six pages), and two character/support statements. Soldiers being processed for separation are assigned reentry codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130017308
The DD Form 214 indicates that on 21 May 2012, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 10, AR 635-200, 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. Therefore, based on the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130017317
Discharge Received: Under Other Than Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 3 March 2013 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE Code: Unsatisfactory Participation, AR 135-178, Chapter 13 e. Unit of assignment: 387 Medical Logistics Company, Miami, FL f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 24 January 2007/8 years g. Current Enlistment Service: 6 years, 1 month, 9 days h. Total Service: 6 years, 2 months, 11 days i. On 17 December 2012, the commander notified the applicant of the initiation of separation...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130017343
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 17 January 2014 CASE NUMBER: AR20130017343 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 general, under...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130017426
Discharge Received: General, Under Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 24 August 2007 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE: Misconduct (Drug Abuse), AR 635-200, Chapter 14 Paragraph 14-12c(2), JKK, RE-4 e. Unit of assignment: HHC, Special Warfare Medical Group (Airborne) Fort Bragg, NC f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 7 June 2005, 3 years g. Current Enlistment Service: 2 years, 2 months, 18 days h. Total Service: 3 years, 8 months, 16 days i. On 3 August 2007, the separation authority waived...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130017447
On 4 June 2013, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with an uncharacterized separation of service. A counseling statement dated 24 May 2013, which informed the applicant she was being recommended for separation under the provisions of Chapter 5, paragraph 5-17, AR 635-200, after it was determined by a medical examiner that her injuries would not allow her to complete BCT. The applicant's request for continued medical treatment by...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130017452
Presiding Officer I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Department of the Army Discharge Review Board in this case. The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 4 May 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. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130017460
Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant enlisted in the US Army Reserve on 28 April 1998, for a period of 8 years. On 21 May 2003, the separation authority approved the Chapter 10 request and directed the discharge with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. The applicable Army regulation states there are circumstances in which the conduct or performance of duty reflected by a single incident provides the basis for a characterization of service.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130017497
Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant enlisted in the United States Army Reserve on 29 May 2008, for a period of 8 years. The available evidence in the record indicates that on 7 June 2012, DA HQS, 88th Regional Support Command, Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, Orders Number 12-159-00052, discharged the applicant from the Army Reserve, effective 14 June 2012, with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. The record contains a properly constituted order which indicates...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130017518
As a good Soldier and being an above-average Soldier, the applicant excelled at every task, scoring 297 on his APFT, completing the Army Airborne School, receiving an assignment with 75th Ranger Regiment, graduating from the Ranger Indoctrination Program; serving in Iraq; and being promoted shortly after returning from Iraqall while dealing with an undiagnosed bipolar and major depressive disorder (MDD) that worsened by January 2010, and sought treatment a month before the incident that led...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130017548
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 13 March 2014 CASE NUMBER: AR20130017548 ___________________________________________________________________________ Board Determination and Directed Action After carefully examining the applicants record of service during the period of enlistment under review, hearing his testimony, 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...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130017573
On 20 April 1998, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of AR 635-200, Chapter 5, paragraph 5-13, by reason of personality disorder. On 30 November 1998, the separation authority approved the findings and recommendation of the administrative separation board and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of honorable. The record contains the administrative separation board proceedings, dated 1 July...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130017587
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 7 October 2009, 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. The intermediate commander reviewed the proposed action and recommended approval of the separation with a general, under honorable conditions discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130017612
On 14 February 2013, the General Court-Martial Convening Authority approved the waiver request, waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. The record confirms that the applicants discharge was appropriate because the quality of his service was not consistent with the Army's standards for acceptable personal conduct and performance of duty by military personnel. Board Vote: Character...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130017691
Discharge Received: Under Other Than Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 5 February 2002 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: 632d Maintenance Co, 87th CSB, Fort Stewart, GA f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 17 November 1999, 4 years g. Current Enlistment Service: 2 years, 2 months, 15 days h. Total Service: 2 years, 2 months, 15 days i. The applicants record of service indicates 4 days of time...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130017715
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 23 June 2014 CASE NUMBER: AR20130017715 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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. EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: The...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130017746
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates on 10 February 2011, 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. On 22 February 2011, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. Army policy states...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130017753
However, if he was to be discharged, he requested an honorable discharge. On 22 May 2013, 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 general, under honorable conditions. The applicant was discharged from the Army on 24 June 2013, with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions, under the provisions of AR 600-8-24,...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130017754
The DD Form 214 indicates that on 24 August 2012, 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. EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: The applicant provided a DD Form 293, dated 16 September 2013 and a copy of his DD Form 214 for the period of service under review. Therefore, based on the available evidence and the government presumption of regularity, it...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130017772
The commander recommended an honorable discharge and advised the applicant of his rights. On 26 March 2008, the separation authority directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of honorable. Furthermore, at the time of discharge the applicant was appropriately assigned a reentry eligibility (RE) code of 3 and a reason of "physical condition, not a disability" as stipulated by Army Regulation 635-5-1, no other reason is authorized based on the diagnosis.