ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130017775
Discharge Received: Under Other Than Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 7 August 2001 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE: Misconduct, AR 635-200, Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c(2), JKK, RE-3 e. Unit of assignment: B Btry, 3rd Bn, 321st FA Rgt, Fort Bragg, NC f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 12 January 2000, 3 years g. Current Enlistment Service: 1 year, 6 months, 26 days h. Total Service: 1 year, 6 months, 26 days i. The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130017801
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge from under other than honorable to general, under honorable conditions. Discharge Received: Under Other Than Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 31 July 2009 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE: Misconduct (Serious Offense), AR 635-200 Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c, JKQ, RE-3 e. Unit of assignment: HHB, 2nd Bn, 3rd FA, Fort Bliss, TX f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 13 February 2008, 5 years g. Current Enlistment Service: 1 year, 2 months, 5...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130018028
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 13 November 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130018028 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 evidence contained in the applicants...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130018289
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general, under honorable conditions discharge to honorable. On 10 August 2011, the commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, misconduct, commission of a serious offense, for being arrested for driving under the influence (DUI). On 16 September 2011, the separation authority directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130018347
On 16 March 2006, the separation authority directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of honorable. One counseling statement dated 3 March 2006, informing the applicant of his separation from active duty for a personality disorder IAW AR 635-200, Chapter 5-13. The unit commander properly initiated discharge proceedings under the provisions of Chapter 5, paragraph 5-13, AR 635-200, in effect at the time, by reason of personality disorder, with a characterization...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130018596
EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: The applicant provided a memorandum, dated 16 November 2009, subject: Soldiers matters: Administrative Separation Action [the applicant]; applicants statement, dated 12 November 2009; DA Form 2627, Record of Proceedings under Article 15, UCMJ, dated 25 July 2008; mental status evaluation, dated 20 May 2009; and ERB. However, after examining the applicants record of service, her military records, and the documents and issues submitted with the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130018643
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 to be both proper and equitable and voted to deny relief. She completed 2 years, 7 months, and 17 days of active duty service. On 9 December 2005, the separation authority approved the proposed action and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general,...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130018780
On 13 November 2012, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. EVIDENCE OBTAINED FROM THE APPLICANT'S RECORD: There are no counseling statements or UCMJ actions in the available record. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130018783
On 26 May 2011, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. However, after examining the applicants record of service, his military records, and the issues submitted with the application, there are insufficient mitigating factors to merit an upgrade of the applicant's discharge. In fact, the applicants summary court-martial conviction and negative counseling...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130019087
On 24 March 2005, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14-12c, misconduct (serious offense). On 29 March 2005, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation efforts and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. A Killeen Police Department Arrest Report, dated 22 March 2005, reflects the applicant was arrested for criminal mischief,...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130019126
On 26 April 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 a one-page health record, dated 1 May 2012. However, the service record contains no evidence of a TBI diagnosis and the applicant did not submit any evidence to support the contention that the discharge was the result of any medical condition.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130019129
Based on the above misconduct, the unit commander recommended a general, under honorable conditions discharge and informed the applicant of his rights. On 5 February 2013, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions discharge. The applicant was separated on 21 February 2013, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14-12b, by reason of a Pattern of...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130019223
On 10 August 2012, 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 no less favorable than a general, under honorable conditions discharge and did not submit a statement on his behalf. On 19 September 2012, the separation authority reviewed the Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) packet and recommended the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130019406
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 13 March 2014 CASE NUMBER: AR20130019406 ___________________________________________________________________________ Board Determination and Directed Action After carefully examining the applicant's record of service during the period of enlistment under review and considering the Discussion and Recommendation which follows, the Board determined the discharge was both proper and equitable and voted to deny relief. However, the evidence of record shows the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130019479
The counselor on behalf of the applicant states, in effect, that his client was separated from the US Army after 17 years of service under circumstances where his right to counsel was violated and he was not afforded the opportunity to appear before an administrative separation board. On 18 November 2011, the separation authority approved the recommendation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. The evidence of...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130019546
Discharge Received: Under Other Than Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 1 June 2000 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE Code: In Lieu of Trial by Court-Martial, AR 635-200, Chapter 10, KFS, RE-3 e. Unit of assignment: Chemical Aviation Company, U.S. Army Chemical Activity, Pacific, Johnson Island f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 15 October 1997, 4 years g. Current Enlistment Service: 2 years, 7 months, 17 days h. Total Service: 2 years, 7 months, 17 days i. On 12 May 2000, the separation...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130019565
The DD Form 214 indicates that on 26 August 2004, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 15, paragraph 15-3a, AR 635-200, for homosexual act, with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. The record indicates the applicant achieved the rank of PFC/E-3 and was discharged as a PVT/E-1; thus, it appears the characterization of service was appropriate and in accordance with the regulation in effect at the time. However, in view of the current...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130019645
The evidence contained in the applicants record indicates that on 12 April 2007, 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 being diagnosed with an adjustment disorder with anxiety that had resulted in his inability to adjust to the demands of the military while being separated from his wife and his fears of having cancer, and was recommended to be separated from the service under...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130019730
Based on the above pattern of misconduct, the commander recommended a general, under honorable conditions discharge. EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: The applicant provided a DD Form 293, dated 17 August 2013, and a DD Form 214. Yes Counsel: None Witnesses/Observers: None Board Vote: Character Change: 4 No Change: 1 Reason Change: 2 No Change: 3 (Board member names available upon request) Board Action Directed: Issue a new DD Form 214: Yes Change Characterization to: Honorable Change...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130019809
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 14 March 2014 CASE NUMBER: AR20130019809 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 too harsh based on the applicants length and...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130019940
IN THE CASE OF: Ms. BOARD DATE: 2 May 2014 CASE NUMBER: AR20130019940 ___________________________________________________________________________ Board Determination and Directed Action After carefully examining the applicants record of service during the period of enlistment under review and the Discussion and Recommendation that follows, the Board noted that the government introduced the results of a command directed urinalysis into the discharge process. Discharge Received: General,...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130020028
On 16 September 2013, the separation authority approved the recommendation of the administrative separation board and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. DA Form 1574 (Report of Proceedings by Investigating Officer/Board of Officers), dated 23 July 2013, reflects the board recommended the applicant be separated from the Army for a pattern of misconduct, under the provisions of AR 635-200, Chapter 14-12b, with an...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130020371
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge from general, under honorable conditions to honorable. The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 12 June 2008, 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 13 June 2008, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130020504
On 20 August 2007, the separation authority directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service as uncharacterized. A negative counseling statement, dated 25 July 2007, for initiation of separation from the military under AR 635-200, Chapter 5-13, Personality Disorder. However, the evidence of record shows the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 5, paragraph 5-13, AR 635-200, by reason of a personality disorder, with an uncharacterized separation of...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130020598
The applicant requests an upgrade of her general, under honorable conditions discharge to fully honorable and a change to the narrative reason for separation. On an unknown date, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14-12c, misconduct (serious offense), for use of amphetamines, a controlled substance. Board Vote: Character Change: 3 No Change: 2 Reason Change: 0 No Change: 5 (Board member names available upon...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130020628
IN THE CASE OF: Ms. BOARD DATE: 14 March 2014 CASE NUMBER: AR20130020628 ___________________________________________________________________________ Board Determination and Directed Action After carefully examining the applicants record of service during the period of enlistment under review, hearing her testimony, and notwithstanding the Discussion and Recommendation which follows, the Board determined that the characterization of service was too harsh based on the circumstances surround...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130020655
The Board recommended separation from the US Army with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. On 28 July 2010, the Deputy Assistant Secretary (Army Review Boards) approved the recommendation of the Army Board of Review and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. AR 600-8-24, paragraph 1-22a, provides that an officer will normally receive an honorable characterization of service when the quality of the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130020675
Document supporting all periods of service were not found in the available records.) The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 30 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, by reason of misconduct-abuse of illegal drugs for wrongfully using cocaine and driving while intoxicated (120204). On 6 June 2012, the separation authority waived further...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130020678
On 26 October 2009, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14-12c, misconduct (serious offense). On 29 October 2009, 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 | AR20130021214
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 24 January 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 making a false and fictitious statement to an NCO; b. failing to be at his appointed place of duty on several occasions; c. missing movement; and d. being AWOL. In an undated...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130021513
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 10 June 2014 CASE NUMBER: AR20130021513 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 applicant's length and...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130021526
EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: The applicant provided an ERB; an e-mail containing a character reference statement, dated 9 May 2013; supporting statement from the applicants spouse; character reference memorandum, dated 9 May 2013, rendered by 1SG C; character statement, dated 8 May 2013, by 2LT H; two NCOERs; three DA Form 638, recommendations for AAM award, dated 20 May 2011, 31 July 2012, and 9 August 2012; County Veterans Services cover letter, dated 27 November 2013. Army...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130021776
The record indicates that on 13 November 2012, Department of the Army, Headquarters, 99th Regional support Command, fort Dix, NJ, Orders 12-318-00022, discharged the applicant from the United States Army Reserve, effective 21 November 2012, 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. Therefore, based on the available evidence,...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130021913
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 21 October 2004, 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 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...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130022308
The applicant requests through his counsel that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to general, under honorable conditions or honorable, change the narrative reason for separation to secretarial authority and the reentry eligibility (RE) code to 1. Each case is decided on its own merits when an applicant submits a DD Form 293 requesting a change in discharge. BOARD DETERMINATION AND DIRECTED ACTION After carefully examining the applicants record of service...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130022386
On 12 January 2011, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14-12b, for a pattern of misconduct. On 1 February 2011, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation efforts and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. He stated it took six months before his punishment was imposed.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130022426
On 12 February 2003, a memorandum from the Staff Judge Advocate indicated the applicant's chain of command after reviewing his request for discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Chapter 10, AR 635-200, for two specification of AWOL and based on no prior convictions recommended the applicant be discharged with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. On 12 February 2003, the separation authority approved the Chapter 10 request and...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | ar20130011798
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 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.