ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003352
The applicants request for an upgrade of the characterization of his discharge and a change to the reason for his discharge was carefully considered. The DD Form 214 also indicates the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 14, AR 635-200, paragraph 14-12c(1), by reason of misconduct for being AWOL, with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. The applicant's contentions about the treatment and verbal abuse by his chain of command, that his...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003353
Based on the above misconduct, the unit commander recommended a general, under honorable conditions discharge. On 13 July 2010, the separation authority and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. The applicant contends she was raped while in training and was subsequently discharged for fraternization; however, the analyst noted that the applicant initially reported she was sexually assaulted during her childhood as...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003355
EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: The applicant provided two DD Form 293s. 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, paragraph 14-12b, AR 635-200, by reason of pattern of misconduct with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003359
On 15 December 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. The honorable characterization is appropriate when the quality of the members service generally has met...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003360
The evidence of record shows the applicant, while in entry-level status was released from active duty for training under the provisions of Chapter 4, AR 635-200, by reason of completion of required active service, with character of service described as uncharacterized. However, the characterization of service for Soldiers separated under this provision of the regulation is normally honorable, unless the Soldier is in entry-level status. The evidence of record shows the applicant completed...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003361
Based on the above misconduct, the commander recommended a general, under honorable conditions discharge. On 23 September 2005, the separation authority approved and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. A negative counseling statement dated 26 July 2005, for positive marijuana test.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003392
The applicant requests an upgrade of his uncharacterized discharge to general, under honorable conditions or to fully honorable. The characterization of service for Soldiers separated under this provision of the regulation will normally be honorable. However, after a careful review of all the applicants available records for the period of enlistment under review, the issues and documents submitted with the application, there are insufficient mitigating factors to merit an upgrade of the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003395
On 19 January 2011, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c(2), for misconduct (drug abuse), specifically for testing positive for cocaine (between 101102-101109). On 25 January 2011, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. The honorable characterization is appropriate when the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003397
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 11 September 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130003397 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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. Subsequent to receiving this legal counsel,...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003408
The unit commander recommended the applicants separation from the Army with an uncharacterized discharge and advised the applicant of her rights. EVIDENCE OBTAINED FROM THE APPLICANT'S RECORD: She received a negative counseling statement dated, 29 October 1998 for being recommended for a Chapter 11 separation. 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...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003420
On 31 October 2012, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with an uncharacterized separation of service. The applicant was discharged from the Army on 13 November 2012, by reason of other designated physical or mental condition under the provisions of AR 635-200, Chapters 5-17, with a characterization of service listed as uncharacterized, separation code of JFV, and an RE code of 3. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003469
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 28 June 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130003469 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 found no cause for clemency and voted to deny relief. The applicant requests his bad conduct discharge be upgraded to either...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003483
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to honorable. The record contains a properly constituted order which indicates the applicant was discharged under the provisions of AR 135-178, by reason of unsatisfactory participation, 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 discharge...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003487
On 31 March 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's record of service shows he was AWOL during the period 1 June 2006 through 1 October 2009, for 1,219 days, until he was apprehended. Army policy states that although an honorable or general, under honorable conditions discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003496
On 12 September 2011, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. The regulation requires each commander in the chain of command to include a statement to this effect. The applicants record of service does not contain such a statement, thus the ADRB must consider this as an issue of fact and determine if the applicants characterization of service was a consequence...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003517
On 18 June 2009, the applicant consulted with legal counsel; however, there is no record reflecting his complete election of rights regarding consideration of his case by an administrative separation board, and whether he submitted a statement on his own behalf. Subsequently, the separation authority approved the recommendation of the administrative separation board for the applicant to be discharged with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. Board...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003523
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 9 August 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130003523 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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,...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003534
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 October 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130003534 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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. Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003536
Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD) Codes), in effect at the time, provided 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, after examining his military records, the issues and documents submitted with the application, there are insufficient mitigating factors to merit an upgrade of the applicant's discharge or to change the reason for his discharge and...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003564
On 26 January 2013, the separation authority directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service listed as uncharacterized. EVIDENCE OBTAINED FROM THE APPLICANT'S RECORD: Entrance Physical Standards Board (EPSB) Proceedings dated, 18 January 2013. The characterization of service for Soldiers separated under this provision of the regulation will normally be honorable.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003629
He was discharged as a SGT/E-5. The DD Form 214 indicates the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 14, AR 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct, with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. EVIDENCE OBTAINED FROM THE APPLICANT'S RECORD There are no counseling statements in the applicants record.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003633
The applicant not requests an upgrade of his discharge from under other than honorable conditions to uncharacterized. On 13 December 2002, the separation authority approved the Chapter 10 request and directed the discharge with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. The request may be submitted at any time after charges have been preferred and must include the individuals admission of guilt.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003649
Prior Board Review: None SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant's record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army on 29 June 1999, for a period of 5 years. 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. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD) Codes) provides the specific...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003650
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 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 | AR20130003667
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 July 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130003667 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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. Discharge Received: Under Other Than Honorable...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003744
The evidence of record shows that on 22 August 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 failure to attend annual training, with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. The applicant was separated on 9 October 2011, under Army Regulation 135-178, Chapter 13, for unsatisfactory participation, with an under other than honorable conditions...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003745
On 8 September 2009, 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 17 September 2009, 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...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003764
Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD) Codes) provides the specific authorities (regulatory or directive), reasons for separating Soldiers from active duty, and the SPD codes to be entered on the DD Form 214. However, Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD) Codes) provides the specific authorities (regulatory or directive), reasons for separating Soldiers from active duty, and the SPD codes to be entered on the DD Form 214. Furthermore, Soldiers...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003783
Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The record shows the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 24 October 2006, for a period of 4 years and 20 weeks. Chapter 10 provides that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge may submit a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. His record documents very serious offenses and his request did not support the issuance of an...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003785
GOMOR, dated 30 September 2011, for DUI. AR 600-8-24, paragraph 1-22a, provides that an officer will normally receive an honorable characterization of service when the quality of the officers service has met the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty. A separation under honorable conditions will normally be appropriate when an officer submits an unqualified resignation or a request for relief from active duty under circumstances involving misconduct which renders the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003786
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. On 3 December 2009, 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 2009, with a characterization of service of under other...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003788
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 the Soldier is in entry level status. Further, any individual, who has served for less than 180 days at the time his or her commander initiated separation action, and is not being separated for serious...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003789
Presiding Officer I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Department of the Army Discharge Review Board in this case. The applicant requests an upgrade of his uncharacterized discharge to honorable. The evidence of record shows the applicant, while in entry-level status, was released from active duty for training under the provisions of Chapter 4, AR 635-200, by reason of completion of required active service, with character of service...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003790
Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant served in the Air Force from 16 June 2009 until 31 August 2010, and was discharged with an honorable characterization of service. The record shows that on 27 August 2012, 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 driving while under the influence of alcohol on or about 14...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003793
On 6 August 2012, the separation authority, after careful consideration of the applicant's separation packet and recommendation of the chain of command, denied the applicant's request for conditional waiver of his separation. An administrative separation board was appointed to determine whether the applicant should be separated under the provisions of AR 635-200, Chapter 13. On 24 September 2012, the separation authority approved the recommendation of the administrative separation board...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003795
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 17 June 2010, 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 14-12c(2). A CID Report dated 3 May 2010 that indicates the applicant was the subject of an...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003816
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general, under honorable conditions discharge to honorable. On 25 July 2008, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c, Commission of a Serious Offense, specifically for, testing positive for marijuana on (080506). On 31 July 2008, the separation authority approved and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003827
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 27 September 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130003827 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 16 February 2011 the separation...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003828
Discharge Received: General, Under Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 11 October 2012 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE Code: Pattern of Misconduct , AR 635-200, Chapter 14 paragraph 14-12b, JKA, RE-3 e. Unit of assignment: Movement Control Company, 1916th Support Battalion, Fort Irwin, CA f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 7 February 2011, 4 years g. Current Enlistment Service: 1 year, 8 months, 5 days h. Total Service: 1 year, 8 months, 5 days i. The evidence contained in the applicants...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003830
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates on 15 February 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 possessing spice (110718). On 29 February 2012, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003832
The only available document is the separation authoritys memorandum approving the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions for misconduct (serious offense). The DD Form 214 indicates the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 14, AR 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct, with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. The DD Form 214 indicates that the applicant was discharged under the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003834
EVIDENCE OBTAINED FROM THE APPLICANT'S RECORD: DD Form 214, separation orders and a document with a copy of his ETS date taken out of the IWS. A characterization of under honorable conditions may be issued only when the reason for the Soldiers separation specifically allows such characterization. If the applicant desires a personal appearance hearing, it will be his responsibility to meet the burden of proof and provide the appropriate documents (i.e., the discharge packet) or other...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003835
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: The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 20 February 2001 for a period of 3 years. On 20 February 2003, the separation authority approved and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003836
EVIDENCE OBTAINED FROM THE APPLICANT'S RECORD: U.S. Army Human Resources Command orders D-05-516471, dated 10 May 2005, showing the applicant was discharged from the USAR effective 10 May 2005 with a characterization of honorable. EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: The applicant provided a DD Form 149, copy of DA Form 256A (Honorable Discharge Certificate), dated 10 May 2005, and copy of DD Form 214 for the period of service under review. In the case of a USAR Soldier on active duty (AD)...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003839
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 31 July 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130003839 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 which follows, the Board determined the overall length and quality of the applicant's service were not sufficient to overcome the seriousness of the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003842
Discharge Received: Under Other Than Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 16 April 2010 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE: Pattern of Misconduct, AR 635-200, Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12b, JKA, RE-3 e. Unit of assignment: F Co, 203d CS BN, Fort Benning, GA f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 2 December 2008, 6 years g. Current Enlistment Service: 1 year, 4 months, 12 days h. Total Service: 4 years, 9 months, 29 days (The DD Form 214 under review shows the applicant's "date entered AD this period"...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003872
Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD) Codes) provides the specific authorities (regulatory or directive), reasons for separating Soldiers from active duty, and the SPD codes to be entered on the DD Form 214. However, Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD) Codes) provides the specific authorities (regulatory or directive), reasons for separating Soldiers from active duty, and the SPD codes to be entered on the DD Form 214. However, Soldiers being...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003883
The applicant was separated from the Army on 25 June 2012, with an uncharacterized discharge. POST-SERVICE ACTIVITY: The applicant did not provide any with his application. SUMMARY OF ARMY DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD HEARING: Type of Hearing: Records Review Date: 24 July 2013 Location: Washington, DC Did the Applicant Testify: No Counsel: NA Board Vote: Character Change: 0 No Change: 5 Reason Change: 0 No Change: 5 (Board member names available upon request) Board Action Directed: Issue a new...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003887
The applicant requests his general, under honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to fully honorable. Discharge Received: General, Under Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 3 October 2008 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE: Misconduct (Drug Abuse), AR 635-200 Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c(2), JKK, RE-4 e. Unit of assignment: HHB, 5th Bn, 52nd AMD, Fort Bliss, TX f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 18 September 2007, 3 years g. Current Enlistment Service: 1 year, 16 days h. Total Service: 1...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003890
The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to general, under honorable conditions or honorable and his reentry code changed. Discharge Received: Under Other Than Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 17 March 2009 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE Code: In Lieu of Trial by Court-Martial, AR 635-200 Chapter 10, KFS, RE-4 e. Unit of assignment: Battalion, 1st Engineer Brigade, United States Army Maneuver Support Center and Fort Leonard Wood, MO f....