ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130001792
The evidence of record shows that on 28 September 2011, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 13, AR 135-178, by reason of unsatisfactory participation, for missing at least 9 training assemblies within a one year period and failing to provide a valid excuse for his absences, with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. However, after examining the applicants record of service, his military records, the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130001793
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 15 December 2008, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. Army policy states that an under other than honorable conditions discharge is normally considered appropriate; however, a general, under...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130001795
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 28 December 2011, the separation authority, waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. The applicant was separated on 28 January 2012, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14-12b, for a Pattern of...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130001809
The applicant requests his bad conduct discharge be upgraded to general, under honorable conditions and the reason for his separation be changed. The applicant states, in effect, in reviewing his discharge proceedings, the approving authority did not approve a bad conduct discharge. 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 | AR20130001811
Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 2 February 2006, for a period of 3 years and 16 weeks. The applicant indicated he understood he could receive an under other than honorable conditions discharge and that the discharge would have a significant effect on eligibility for veterans benefits. The request may be submitted at any time after charges have been preferred and must include the individual's admission of guilt.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130001820
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 | AR20130001829
Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: On 26 November 2008, the applicant joined the Army Reserve for a period of 8 years. The reasons for separation, including the specific circumstances that form the basis for the discharge are considered on the issue of characterization. However, at the time of discharge, the applicant received an under other than honorable conditions characterization of service.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130001838
The available evidence shows the applicants record is void of the specific facts and circumstances concerning the events which led to her discharge from the United States Army Reserve. The reasons for separation, including the specific circumstances that form the basis for the discharge are considered on the issue of characterization. Arlington, VA Date: 17 July 2013 The Army Discharge Review Board, under the provisions of Title 10, United States Code, Section 1553, in the case of the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130001840
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 12 June 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130001840 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 February 1998, the separation authority...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130001967
The applicant requests to upgrade his characterization of service from general, under honorable conditions to fully honorable. On 1 September 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 that an under other than honorable conditions discharge is normally considered appropriate; however, a general, under honorable conditions or an honorable...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130001969
The evidence contained in the applicants service record shows that on 10 February 2003, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 14, Section III, Paragraph 14-12c, AR 635-200, by reason of misconduct - commission of a serious offense, for wrongfully using marijuana (020916-021016). On 19 February 2003, the applicant consulted with legal counsel, was advised of the impact of the discharge action, voluntarily waived...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130001970
The DD Form 214 indicates that on 14 January 2011, 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. The DD Form 214 also indicates the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 14, AR 635-200, paragraph 14-12b by reason of pattern of misconduct, with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. By regulation, a UOTHC...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130001972
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. Discharge Received: General, Under Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 12 June 2012 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE: Misconduct (Serious Offense) , AR 635-200 Chapter 14-12c, JKQ, RE-3 e. Unit of assignment: HHT, 5-7th Cavalry Regiment, Fort Stewart, GA f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 1 October 2008, 6 years g. Current...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130001980
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge from general, under honorable conditions to honorable. EVIDENCE OBTAINED FROM THE APPLICANT'S RECORD There are no UCMJ actions or any negative counselings EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT The applicant provided documentation from the Veterans Administration with a disability rating of 80 percent, DD Form 214 and copy of congressional correspondence. There is no evidence in the record to support a change to the characterization of...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130001987
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 16 October 2009, 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 marijuana (090603-090702); and he had two previous incidents of wrongfully using marijuana (090124-090223) and (090104-090203). On 27 October 2009, the separation authority waived further...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130002044
Discharge Received: General, Under Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 6 March 2008 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE Code: Pattern of Misconduct, AR 635-200, Chapter 14-12b, JKA, RE-3 e. Unit of assignment: 110th Military Police Company, 759th Military Police Battalion, Fort Carson, CO f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 15 February 2007, 5 years g. Current Enlistment Service: 1 year, 0 months, 22 days h. Total Service: 1 year, 0 months, 22 days i. Based on the above pattern of misconduct,...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130002045
Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant's record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army on 26 July 2007 after serving 11 months and 22 days in the United States Army Reserves. The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 28 September 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. On 10 October 2009, the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130002049
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 13 February 2007, 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-commission a of a serious offense. On 21 February 2007, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. SUMMARY...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130002051
Discharge Received: General, Under Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 25 September 2012 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE Code: Unsatisfactory Participation/AR 135-178, Chapter 13 e. Unit of assignment: HHC, 359th Signal Brigade, Fort Gordon, GA f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 5 May 2011, 1 year (extension document is NIF) g. Current Enlistment Service: 1 year, 4 months, 21 days h. Total Service: 12 years, 0 months, 2 days i. Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130002053
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 2 February 2010, 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). On 26 February 2010, 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...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130002059
On 19 October 2011, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14-12c, Commission of a Serious Offense. On 21 October 2011, the separation authority approved 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.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130002062
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge from general, under honorable conditions to honorable and a change of the narrative reason for separation to include the reentry eligibility (RE) code to 1. On 16 April 2010, 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...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130002064
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 21 June 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130002064 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 | AR20130002066
Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant's service record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army on 9 January 2007 for a period of 3 years and 21 weeks. On 19 November 2008, the unit commander notified the applicant of his intent to process him for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, by reason of misconduct, for the commission of serious offenses; specifically for: a. Assaulted and disrespected an NCO (080714) b. On 10 December 2008,...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130002067
The applicant was discharged from the Army on 17 June 2011, 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. The record indicates the applicant was charged with the commission of offenses punishable under the Uniform Code of Military...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130002074
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under, other than honorable discharge to honorable. EVIDENCE OBTAINED FROM THE APPLICANT'S RECORD: A DD Form 458, Charge Sheet, dated 14 September 2006 that shows the applicant was charged with AWOL. POST-SERVICE ACTIVITY: The applicant states he has completed 2 associates degrees, and is currently working towards his bachelors degree.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130002089
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 the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c, AR 635-200, by reason of misconduct (serious offense) for abuse of illegal drugs. On 21 July 2010, the separation authority...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130002091
Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve on 13 May 2008 for 8 years. EVIDENCE OBTAINED FROM THE APPLICANT'S RECORD: 1. The reasons for separation, including the specific circumstances that form the basis for the discharge are considered on the issue of characterization.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130002092
The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. Discharge Received: Under Other Than Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 23 December 2004 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE Code: In Lieu of Trial by Court-Martial, AR 635-200, Chapter 10, KFS, RE-4 e. Unit of assignment: C Co, 1-15 Inf, 3d Unit of Action, 3d Inf, Div, Ft. Benning, GA f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 20 February 2003, 3 years g. Current Enlistment Service: 1...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130002096
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge from general, under honorable conditions to honorable. The intermediate commander reviewed the proposed action and recommended approval of the separation with a general, under honorable conditions discharge. On 1 April 2012, under Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14-12c, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130002098
On 30 May 2012, the separation authority approved and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. The applicant was separated on 14 August 2012, under Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14-12c(2), for misconduct (drug abuse), with a general, under honorable conditions discharge, an SPD code of JKK, and an RE code of 3. Further, recommend the Board administratively change block 27, reentry code to 4, as approved by the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130002100
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 August 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130002100 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 considering the Discussion and Recommendation which follows, the Board determined the discharge was both proper and equitable and voted to deny relief. On 17 June 1998, the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130002102
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 June 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130002102 ___________________________________________________________________________ Board Determination and Directed Action After carefully examining the applicants record of service during the period of enlistment under review and notwithstanding the Discussion and Recommendation that follows, the Board determined that the applicant's length and quality of his service, receipt of awards, and post service accomplishments were not...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130002105
On 20 May 2010, 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. A characterization of under honorable conditions may be issued only when the reason for the Soldiers...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130002106
The reasons for separation, including the specific circumstances that form the basis for the discharge are considered on the issue of characterization. The applicants statements alone does not overcome the governments presumption of regularity and no additional corroborating and supporting documentation or further evidence has been provided with the request for an upgrade of the discharge. If the applicant desires a personal appearance hearing, it will be his responsibility to meet the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130002107
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 June 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130002107 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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: Under Other Than Honorable...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130002111
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 26 October 2009, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 14; section III, paragraph 14-12c, AR 635-200, by reason of misconduct-abuse of illegal drugs for the wrongful use of cocaine between (090110 and 090115). However, the evidence of record shows separation action was initiated against the applicant for his wrongful use of cocaine and not for...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130002115
On 29 May 2011, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. There are 11 negative/performance counseling statements dated between 1 February 2010 through 27 January 2011, for underage drinking on several occasions, initial counseling, recommendation for Article 15, sexual assault, indecent acts, consideration for Chapter 9 discharge, failing to report on two...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130002130
The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to general, under honorable conditions. He believes he was improperly discharged because he requested to be present at his discharge proceedings but again it was denied by his chain of command. EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: The applicant provided a self-authored statement with his application.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130002131
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 31 May 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130002131 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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. Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130002133
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 31 May 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130002133 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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: Under Other Than Honorable...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130002135
The applicant requests an upgrade of her discharge characterization from general, under honorable conditions to honorable, and a change to the narrative reason for separation to include the reentry eligibility (RE) code. The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 23 January 2008, 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 a of...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130002137
Discharge received: General, Under Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 8 February 2001 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE: Misconduct, AR 635-200, 14-12c(1), JKD, RE-3 e. Unit of assignment: USA Elm HQ, USSOUTHCOM, MacDill AFB, FL f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 19 August 1999, 3 years g. Current Enlistment Service: 1 year, 5 months, 20 days h. Total Service: 15 years, 4 months, 22 days (Total service is based on information taken from the DD Form 214 under review, prior DD Form 214, NGB...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130002138
Discharge Received: Under Other Than Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 11 January 2011 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE: Misconduct (Drug Abuse), AR 635-200, 14-12c(2) JKK, RE-4 e. Unit of assignment: HHC (Rear) (Provisional), 1st Heavy Brigade Combat Team (Rear) (Provisional), 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, GA f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 8 April 2008, 3 years, 16 weeks g. Current Enlistment Service: 2 years, 1 month, 6 days h. Total Service: 2 years, 1 month, 6 days i. The...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130002140
Specifically for: a. drunk on duty as on Call Armorer; b. operating a vehicle without a valid license or certificate; c. assaulting service member on two separate occasions; d. breaking the nose of a female local national; e. defied and disobeyed lawful orders given to her by her NCOs. On 28 March 2006, the separation authority approved and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. Two performance counseling statements...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130002142
On 25 September 2006, the separation authority approved the Chapter 10 request and directed the discharge with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. The applicant was discharged from the Army on 4 Oct 2006, with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions under the provisions of Chapter 10, AR 635-200, by reason of in lieu of trial by court-martial, a Separation Program Designator code (SPD) of KFS and an RE code of 4. Army...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130002148
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 14 May 2010, the separation authority approved 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...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130002155
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 2 March 2010, 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 approved the findings and recommendations of the administrative separation board directing the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. Army...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130002161
Discharge Received: Bad Conduct Discharge c. Date of Discharge: 10 February 2006 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE Code: Court-Martial, Other, AR 635-200, Chapter 3, JJD, RE-4 e. Unit of assignment: HHC, 1st Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, GA f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 16 June 1999, 4 years/block 12a on the applicants DD Form 214 date entered active duty this period is incorrect and should read (990616), see enlistment contract g. Current Enlistment...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130002164
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 15 December 2009, 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). On 5 January 2010, 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...