ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130002734
The record shows that on 6 June 2007, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c, AR 635-200, for misconduct (serious offense), specifically for wrongfully using marijuana. On 11 June 2007, the separation authority directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. After a careful review of all the applicants military records, the issue and...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130002735
The separation authority approved 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. The fact the Veterans Administration has granted the applicant service connection for medical conditions the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130002736
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 12 September 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 for the wrongful use of dextroamphetamines and methamphetamines between (110521 and 110531). On 16 September 2011, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130002740
The DD Form 214 indicates the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 11, AR 635-200, with the reason specified as entry level performance and conduct, and the characterization described as uncharacterized. The DD Form 214 indicates the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 11, AR 635-200, by reason of entry level performance and conduct, with a characterization of service described as uncharacterized. The applicant contends he began seeing a doctor in...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130002741
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge from general, under honorable conditions to honorable. On 9 December 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.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130002742
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. A characterization of under honorable conditions may be issued only when the reason for the Soldiers separation specifically allows such characterization.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130002781
On 13 November 2008, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. The applicant's record shows he was absent without leave (AWOL) for 1,625 days during the period 23 February 2003 through 5 August 2007, he was apprehended by civil authorities. The records show the proper discharge and separation authority procedures were followed in this case.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130002785
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 9 January 2003, 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-abuse of illegal drugs for the wrongful use of a controlled substance for which she received two field grade Article 15's, dated (020904 and 021125), for violating a general order (020915), breaking restriction without authority on...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130002793
Administrative Separation Board: No r. Performance Ratings: Yes s. Counseling Statements: Yes t. Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 9 January 2002. The brigade commander had initially recommended an under other than honorable conditions characterization of service, but later changed it to general, under honorable conditions. A Field Grade Article 15 issued on 22 January 2010, for violation of a general regulation (090302-090901) by...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130002841
On 22 January 2008, 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 behalf. On 8 February 2008, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130002876
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 12 August 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130002876 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 the characterization of service was too harsh based on the overall length and quality of...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130002881
The applicants service record shows that on 1 October 2012, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 13, AR 635-200, by reason of unsatisfactory performance specifically for failing three consecutive record PT tests within the 90 day period, between 17 July 2012 and 10 August 2012. The applicant was discharged from the Army on 10 October 2012, with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. ...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130002892
On 13 December 2013, the record shows 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 copy of a memorandum dated 11 December 2012 recommending his discharge with a characterization of service of honorable and a memorandum, dated 13 December 2012 approving his discharge with a characterization of service of...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130002943
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 22 May 2012, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14-12b for a Pattern of Misconduct, with a general, under honorable conditions discharge, a SPD code of JKA and a RE code of 3. Army policy states that an under other than honorable conditions discharge is normally...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130002946
On 2 February 2011, the applicant waived legal counsel, was advised of the impact of the discharge action, waived consideration of his case by an administrative separation board although he was not entitled to a board and did not submit a statement on his behalf. On 11 February 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 discharged from the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130002947
On 19 December 2011, 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's record of service shows he was AWOL during the period 2 February 2010 through 23 August 2011, for 567 days, until he surrendered. EVIDENCE OBTAINED FROM THE APPLICANT'S RECORD: The record of service does not contain any negative counseling statements or actions under the Uniform Code of Military...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130002948
The evidence shows that on 11 July 2008, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c, AR 635-200, for the commission of a serious offense, specifically for wrongfully using marijuana (080427-080527), for which he received a Field Grade Article 15. On 28 July 2008, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general,...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130002950
Discharge Received: General, Under Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 4 March 2002 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE Code: Misconduct, AR 635-200, Paragraph 14-12b, JKA RE-3 e. Unit of assignment: HQ/A Btry, 3rd Bn, 6th ADA Bde, Fort Bliss, TX f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 21 August 2000, 3 years (according to ERB) g. Current Enlistment Service: 1 year, 6 months, 14 days h. Total Service: 1 year, 6 months, 14 days i. On 27 February 2002, the separation authority waived further...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130002954
On 14 June 2011, the commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b, by reason of pattern of misconduct; specifically for: a. On 24 June 2011, the separation authority approved the unconditional waiver request and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. The applicant provided no independent corroborating evidence demonstrating that either the command's...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130002956
The evidence of record shows that on 18 June 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, for the commission of serious offenses, specifically for wrongfully using cocaine (120325-120328). On 3 July 2012, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. The...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130002957
On 4 June 2012, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14-12c (2), Misconduct-Abuse of Illegal Drugs; specifically for wrongfully using marijuana between 19 February 2012 and 21 March 2012. On 5 June 2012, the separation authority approved and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. It identifies the SPD code of "JKK" as the appropriate code to...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130002967
The DD Form 214 indicates the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 11, AR 635-200, with the reason specified as entry level performance and conduct, and the characterization described as uncharacterized. 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 DD Form 214 indicates the applicant...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003059
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 18 October 2012, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c, AR 635-200, by reason of misconduct-commission of a serious offense. On 25 October 2012, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. Army...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003073
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 9 September 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130003073 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 the characterization of service was too harsh based on the overall length and quality of...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003111
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 5 January 2012 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 2 April 2012, 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 | AR20130003115
The applicant states, in effect, he was a good Soldier and had only one incident on 24 December 2009 for drinking and driving. On 17 March 2010, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. In fact, the applicants numerous negative counseling statements justify a pattern of misconduct, and a serious incident of drinking and driving.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003142
The separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. On 22 February 2011, a Company Grade Article for failing to report 4 times (110209, 110131, 110130, 110128). A characterization of under honorable conditions may be issued only when the reason for the Soldiers separation specifically allows such characterization.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003168
However, after examining the applicants record of service, his available military records, the documents and the issues submitted with the application, there are insufficient mitigating factors to merit an upgrade of the applicant's discharge. However, the record shows that on 7 January 2013, Department of the Army Headquarters, 81st Regional Support Command, Fort Jackson, SC, Orders 13-007-00008 discharged the applicant from the United States Army Reserve, effective date 12 January 2013,...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003180
Prior Board Review: None SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 7 February 2007, for a period of 4 years, she was 18 years old at the time of entry, completed the 9th Grade, and completed 1 month, and 10 days of active duty service. A medical proceeding, regardless of the date completed, must establish that a medical condition was identified by appropriate medical authority within six months of the Soldiers initial entrance on active duty, that the condition...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003196
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. In review of the applicants entire service record and the reasons for the discharge, these accomplishments did not overcome the reason for discharge and characterization of service granted. SUMMARY OF ARMY DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD HEARING: Type of Hearing: Records Review Date: 31 May 2013...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003208
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 2 August 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130003208 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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. He also confirmed his understanding that if his...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003228
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 1 March 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 misconduct, abuse of illegal drugs. On 13 April 2011, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. A negative counseling...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003232
On 18 May 2009, 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, a careful review of the entire record reveals that this medical condition did not overcome the reason for discharge and characterization of service granted.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003233
Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 8 September 1998, for a period of 5 years. The characterization of service for Soldiers separated under this provision of the regulation will normally be honorable. 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 Form 214.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003244
The applicant requests an upgrade of his uncharacterized discharge to honorable and a change to the RE code. The characterization of service for Soldiers separated under this provision of the regulation will normally be honorable. However, Soldiers being processed for separation are assigned reentry codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003250
On 2 December 2005, the separation authority, waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. The applicants record contains documentation that indicates he was AWOL for 39 days from 19 April 2005 until 6 June 2005 and again AWOL for 1 day on 27 January 2005. Army policy states that an under other than honorable conditions discharge is normally considered appropriate; however, a general, under...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003280
On 20 November 2012, the separation authority having considered the additional matters and character reference statements 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. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD) Codes) provides the specific...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003293
The evidence of record shows that on 5 November 1999, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c, AR 635-200, for misconduct-commission of serious offenses; specifically for: a. On 3 December 1999, 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,...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003324
Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 16 November 1993, for a period of 3 years. Based on the above misconduct, the unit commander recommended an under other than honorable conditions discharge and advised the applicant of his rights. On 26 April 2005, the separation authority approved the conditional waiver request, waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003325
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge characterization from general, under honorable conditions to honorable. On 8 August 2004, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions under the provisions of AR 635-200, paragraph 14-12b, for a pattern of misconduct. The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge in order to receive GI Bill benefits to attend school.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003331
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 July 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130003331 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 to be proper and equitable and voted to deny relief. EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: None provided...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003335
Discharge Received: Under Other Than Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 15 May 2003 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: 546th Maintenance Company, Fort Polk, LA f. Enlistment Date/Term: 9 May 2001, 5 years g. Current Enlistment Service: 2 years, 7 days h. Total Service: 2 years, 7 days i. On 16 April 2003, the separation authority approved the Chapter 10 request and directed the discharge with a...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003338
The applicant requests to upgrade his characterization of service from under other than honorable conditions to fully honorable, and to change the narrative reason for his discharge. Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 11 June 2004, for a period of 4 years and reenlisted in Iraq on 13 October 2006, for a period of 6 years. EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: The applicant provided with his application, a five-page self-authored...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003340
The evidence contained in the applicants service record shows that on 20 December 2002, 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 misconductcommission of a serious offense, for receiving a Field Grade Article 15 for wrongfully using cocaine (021014-021021). On 9 April 2003, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003341
On 28 July 2008, 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 26 August 2008, with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c(2), AR 635-200, for misconduct (drug abuse), a Separation Program Designator code (SPD) of JKK and an RE code of 4. ...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003344
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 July 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130003344 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 10 June 2006, the separation authority waived...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003346
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge characterization from general, under honorable conditions to honorable. Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 23 January 2012, for a period of 5 years. 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.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003348
The DD Form 214 indicates that on 17 September 2004, 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. EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: The applicant provided a DD Form 293 and a copy of the DD Form 214 for the period of service under review. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD) Codes) provides the specific authorities...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003349
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 August 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130003349 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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: General, Under Honorable...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003350
Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The record shows the applicant enlisted in the US Army on 6 July 2000 and reenlisted two times. On 9 December 2010, 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 17 December 2010, with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions.