ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130001312
On 25 October 2010, the separation authority directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. Twenty-four negative counseling statements that are dated between 11 February 2010 and 31 August 2010, which include, failing to report to duty on time (multiple times), failing to maintain finances, being late for work, wearing PT uniform improperly, lying to a commissioned officer, lying to a NCO, knowingly operating a motor vehicle...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130001316
Based on the above pattern of misconduct, the commander recommended an under honorable conditions discharge. On 3 October 2012, the separation authority approved 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: The negative counseling statements dated between 24 May 2011 and 24 July 2012 for failure to report to his appointed place of duty, failure...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130001317
The separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under 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, Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD) Codes) provides the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130001326
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. Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: After serving in the United States Navy the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 30 October 2001, for a period of 3 years. The service record indicates the applicant was adjudged guilty by a court-martial and the sentence was approved by the convening authority.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130001329
Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 18 March 2003, for a period of 6 years. On 2 March 2012, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 9, AR 635-200, for being an alcohol and drug rehabilitation failure as shown by an alcohol related incident that occurred on 15 January 2012, in which the applicant was cited for driving under the influence (.18 bac), while enrolled in...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130001339
On 23 December 1998, the separation authority approved the findings and recommendations of the administrative separation board 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 general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Although the applicant alleges that he was a victim of racial discrimination during his military service, there is no...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130001344
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 May 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130001344 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 19 April 2012, the separation authority waived...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130001347
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 12 June 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130001347 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 | AR20130001353
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 31 May 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130001353 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 separation Order number 11-340-00046 which...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130001354
On 9 October 2011, 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 | AR20130001356
The applicant requests his general, under honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to honorable. The separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. The service of Soldiers separated because of unsatisfactory performance for failure to meet physical standards will be characterized as honorable or general, under honorable conditions.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130001360
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge characterization from general, under honorable conditions to honorable. He served for 2 years, 7 months and 4 days on active duty which included a combat tour. On 19 January 2006, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130001367
Army Regulation (AR) 600-8-24, Officer Transfers and Discharges, sets forth the basic authority for the separation of commissioned and warrant officers. The applicant contends he received numerous favorable performance ratings; however, there are 2 OERs in his record and both indicate unsatisfactory performance. The records show the proper discharge and separation authority procedures were followed in this case.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130001383
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 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. POST-SERVICE ACTIVITY: The applicant did not provide any with the application.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130001393
The separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. The applicant was discharged from the Army on 27 May 1998, with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c, AR 635-200, for misconduct, with a Separation Program Designator code (SPD) of JKQ and an RE code of 3. The narrative reason specified by...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130001413
The evidence contained in the applicants service record shows that on 25 October 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 for the following offenses: a. for physically controlling a vehicle while drunk x 3 (120128, 120317, 120705); b. failing to obey a lawful general regulation by wrongfully operating a POV without a U.S. The intermediate commander...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130001430
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 12 April 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130001430 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 that the characterization of service was too harsh based on the applicants length and quality of his service to...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130001437
On 25 August 2011, the separation authority approved and directed the discharge with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. 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...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130001447
On 5 April 2002, 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 a statement, dated 6 November 2012, in support of his application. However, after examining the applicants record of service, his military records, the issues submitted with the application, there are insufficient mitigating factors to merit an...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130001449
IN THE CASE OF: Ms. BOARD DATE: 29 July 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130001449 ___________________________________________________________________________ Board Determination and Directed Action After carefully examining the applicants record of service during the period of enlistment under review, hearing her testimony, and considering 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 | AR20130001464
The applicant was separated from the Army on 16 May 2000, with an uncharacterized discharge. It states a separation will be described as entry-level with service uncharacterized if, at the time separation action is initiated, the Soldier has less than 180 days of continuous active duty service. 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...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130001488
The evidence of record shows that on 9 April 2001, the applicant was notified of initiation of elimination proceedings under the provisions of Chapter 4, paragraph 4-2(a) (1,3,5,& 6), AR 600-8-24, because of substandard performance of duty. On 9 July 2001, the Deputy Assistant Secretary (Army Review Boards) approved the recommendation of the Commanding General, Headquarters, V Corps, and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of honorable. A separation under...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130001526
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to honorable and his RE code and SPD code changed. Discharge Received: Under Other Than Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 11 September 2006 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE Code: In Lieu Of Trial By Court-Martial, AR 635-200, Chapter 10, KFS, RE-4 e. Unit of assignment: C Company, 1st Battalion, 19th Infantry Regiment, Fort Benning, GA f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 21 November 2005, 3 years, 12...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130001546
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge from under other than honorable conditions to general, under honorable conditions. On 21 April 2005, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. Army policy states that an under other than honorable conditions discharge is normally considered appropriate; however, a general, under honorable conditions or an...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130001551
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 May 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130001551 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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. Paragraph 5-11 specifically provides that Soldiers...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130001556
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 May 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130001556 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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. His DD Form 214 indicates he was released from...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130001561
The applicant requests an upgrade to his general, under honorable conditions discharge to honorable and a change to his RE code. He served in Afghanistan and earned two AAMs and completed 2 years, 9 months, and 11 days of active duty service. The applicant was separated on 17 April 2012, under Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14-12c(2), for misconduct (drug abuse), with a general, under honorable conditions discharge, a SPD code of JKK, and a RE code of 4.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130001566
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 29 May 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130001566 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 13 December...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130001576
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 26 June 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130001576 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 | AR20130001580
She was 18 years old at the time of entry, a high school graduate, and completed 10 months, and 6 days of active duty service. Based on the above pattern of misconduct, the commander recommended a general, under honorable conditions discharge. On 18 May 1998, the separation authority approved and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130001581
The applicant was separated on 13 July 2007, under Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 9, for alcohol rehabilitation failure, with an honorable discharge, an SPD code of JPD and a RE code of 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)...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130001584
On 1 August 2007, 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 honorable conditions or an honorable discharge may be granted. The applicant contends that she had good service which included a combat tour in Iraq.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130001585
Based on the above pattern of misconduct, the commander recommended a general, under honorable conditions discharge. On 12 May 2009, the separation authority approved and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. The applicant was separated on 27 May 2009, under Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14-12b, with a general, under honorable conditions discharge, an SPD code of JKA, and an RE code of 3.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130001589
After carefully examining the applicants record of service during the period of enlistment under review and the Discussion and Recommendation that follows, the Board determined that the characterization of service was both proper and equitable and voted to deny relief. On 4 June 2012, the separation authority approved and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. Therefore, the reason for discharge and the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130001592
After another break in service the applicant joined the Army Reserve for a period of 6 years which is the subject of review. The reasons for separation, including the specific circumstances that form the basis for the discharge are considered on the issue of characterization. Further, at the time of discharge, the applicant received an under other than honorable conditions characterization of service.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130001604
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 7 December 2006, 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 (serious offense). On 12 December 2006, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. The document also...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130001610
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 18 December 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 pattern of misconduct. On 11 January 2005, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. There are negative counseling...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130001617
Another profile violation was being taken to the shooting ranges multiple times where he stood guard in towers that caused more pain to his back. Additional documents: applicants self-authored statement addressed to the Army disability review board, undated; VA statement in support of claim, dated 14 April 2013; health record, dated 15 November 2011; medical records and doctors statement, dated 25 January 2013, 11 February 2013, 6 November 2011, and 4 March 2013, respectively. However,...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130001624
AR 635-200, paragraph 5-1, states that a Soldier being separated under this paragraph will be awarded a characterization of service of honorable, under honorable conditions, or an uncharacterized description of service if in entry-level status. 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...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130001632
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 separation authority approved the applicant's discharge as entry-level status, with the description of service as uncharacterized. The Regulation also provides, except in cases of serious misconduct, that a Soldiers service will be uncharacterized when the separation is initiated while...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130001647
Discharge Received: Under Other Than Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 10 February 2011 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: 2nd Bn, 1st Avn Regt, CAB (R)(P), Fort Riley KS f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 8 November 2007, 3 years g. Current Enlistment Service: 3 years, 3 months, 3 days h. Total Service: 6 years, 6 months, 1 day i. Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant enlisted...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130001648
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 19 January 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 3 June 2011, the separation authority approved the findings and recommendations of the administrative separation board and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130001650
Discharge Received: General, Under Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 28 September 2006 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE: Misconduct (Drug Abuse), AR 635-200, 14-12c(2), JKK, RE-4 e. Unit of assignment: 5th Engineer Battalion-Forward, attached to HHC, 1st Engineer Brigade, Fort Leonard Wood, MO f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 8 March 2004, 3 years g. Current Enlistment Service: 2 years, 6 months, 21 days h. Total Service: 2 years, 6 months, 21 days i. The evidence shows that on 6...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130001665
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 15 May 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130001665 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 | AR20130001666
Discharge Received: Under Other Than Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 14 January 2002 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE Code: In Lieu of Trial by Court-Martial, Chapter 10 KFS, RE-4 e. Unit of assignment: C Co, 1st Bn, 12th Cav, 2nd Bde, Fort Hood TX f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 5 August 1999, 3 years g. Current Enlistment Service: 2 years, 00 months, 1 day (The DD Form 214 under review indicates the applicant's date entered AD as being "970805," however; the enlistment contract found...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130001667
He was discharged as a PVT/E-1. 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(2), by reason of misconduct (drug abuse), with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130001674
Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant's record shows she enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve and was separated on 16 April 2003, with an honorable discharge. The separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. The applicant was discharged from the Army on 18 January 2007, with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions, under the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130001680
Discharge received: General, under honorable conditions c. Date of Discharge: 3 October 2001 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE: Physical Standards, Chapter 13-2f, JFT, RE-3 e. Unit of assignment: B Co, 25th Fwd Spt Bde, Fort Lewis, WA f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 10 November 1998, 4 years g. Current Enlistment Service: 2 years, 10 months, 24 days h. Total Service: 2 years, 10 months, 24 days i. Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 10 November...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130001732
The evidence indicates the applicant was entitled to an administrative separation board because he had over 6 years of total active and reserve military service at the time of initiation of the separation action. On 4 June 2012, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. The evidence of record confirms the applicant consulted with legal counsel and was incorrectly...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130001790
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. He earned an ARCOM and completed 3 years, 5 months, and 25 days of active duty service. The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 12 October 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...