ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003892
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 1 June 2005, 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 going AWOL (040907-050125). On 3 June 2005, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. ...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003909
On 28 September 2012, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. The counsel on behalf of the applicant contends the applicant was 19 years of age at the time of his offense and had no record of misconduct while on active duty. Although the applicant is not entitled to the change of reason requested, the service record indicates that someone in the discharge process...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003915
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 September 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130003915 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 reasons for separation, including the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003920
On 12 December 2005, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. He received a negative counseling statement dated 9 November 2005, for a positive urinalysis. 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.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003925
The evidence shows that on 13 March 2008, 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 a serious offense; specifically for testing positive for cocaine (080218-080221) and for being AWOL (080311-080312). The separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions....
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003926
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 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. Recruiters can best advise a former service member as to the needs of the Army at the time, and...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003929
The applicant requests his bad conduct discharge be upgraded to general, under honorable conditions. Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 16 March 2006, for a period of 4 years and 16 weeks. 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 | AR20130003930
Discharge Received: General, Under Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 12 August 2005 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE: Misconduct (Serious Offense), AR 635-200, Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c, JKQ, RE-4 e. Unit of assignment: PCF Spec Proc Co, Fort Knox, KY f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 12 March 2003, 3 years g. Current Enlistment Service: 2 years, 0 months, 5 days h. Total Service: 2 years, 0 months, 5 days i. On 10 August 2005, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003934
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates on 28 October 2008, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12b, AR 635-200, by reason of a pattern of misconduct. On 21 November 2008, 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...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003938
EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: The applicant provided a DD Form 293, court document, dated 12 February 2013, discharge orders, dated 27 November 2012, memorandum, dated 22 May 2012, subject ADAPT Program Participation, memorandum for record, dated 9 November 2012, Mental Health Clearance, and copy of his DD Form 214 for the period of service under review. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003947
The board recommended the applicants discharge with characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. On 6 January 2011, the separation authority approved the recommendation of the administrative separation board and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of under other than conditions. The applicant was discharged from the Army on 30 March 2011, with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions under the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003951
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. 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 | AR20130003952
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates on 5 May 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. On 25 May 2010, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. Although the applicant alleges he experienced...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003953
After carefully examining the applicants record of service during the period of enlistment under review and the Discussion and Recommendation which follows, the Board determined the characterization of service is too harsh and as a result it is inequitable based on the following reasons: a. overall length and quality (i.e., ARCOM, AAM, and AGCM) of the applicants service to include his combat service and his DD Form 214 shows he completed 6 years, 4 months and 14 days of active military...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003958
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 10 September 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 (serious offense) for being absent without leave (120324-120611). On 18 September 2012, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003965
Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: On 21 November 2003, the applicant joined the Army Reserve for a period of 8 years. EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: An AAM award certificate for being a distinguished military graduate. 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 | AR20130003968
The applicant requests that his general, under honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to honorable. Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 19 February 2009, for a period of 4 years. On 11 May 2012, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003969
Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: After serving in the United States Army Reserve and Regular Army for a period of 5 years, 9 months, and 22 days as an enlisted Soldier; on 17 May 2007 the applicant was commissioned as a second lieutenant and ordered to active duty. A negative counseling statement, dated 6 December 2010, for testing positive for use of THC. The evidence of record shows the applicant's positive urinalysis test was a result of the commands random urine testing...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003971
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 on 9 January 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 27 January 2009, the separation authority waived...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003974
The applicant requests an upgrade of her discharge from uncharacterized to general under honorable conditions and a change to the narrative reason for separation to medical. 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...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003985
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 28 August 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130003985 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 that the characterization of service was too harsh based on the applicants length and quality of his service...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130003987
The service record does not contain the applicants separation documents. On 4 April 2012, 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 | AR20130003988
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 separation specifically allows such characterization. The DD Form 214 indicates the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 14, AR 635-200, paragraph 14-12b, by reason of...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130004040
The DD Form 214 indicates that on 6 January 2012, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 14-12c(2), AR 635-200, for misconduct (drug abuse), 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 DD Form 214 also...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130004087
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 16 June 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 misconduct (serious offense) for receiving a Field Grade Article 15 (081228) for deserting the Army with the intent to not return. However, after examining the applicants record of service, his military records, and the issues submitted with the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130004157
On 14 September 2005, 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 receiving a characterization of service no less favorable than general, under honorable conditions discharge and submitted a statement on his own behalf. On 3 February 2006, the separation authority approved the conditional waiver request, waived further rehabilitation and...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130004196
The evidence of record shows that on 19 November 2010, the applicant was notified of initiation of elimination proceedings under the provisions of AR 600-8-24, Chapter 4, paragraph 4-2a(16), due to substandard performance of duty for failure to establish an adequate Family Care Plan in accordance with AR 600-20, Paragraph 5-5. The applicant was discharged from the Army on 25 February 2011, with a characterization of service of honorable, under the provisions of AR 600-8-24, paragraph...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130004257
Presiding Officer I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Department of the Army Discharge Review Board in this case. The separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. However, after examining the applicants record of service, his military records, the documents and the issues submitted with the application, there are...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130004259
On 17 August 2011, 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: The applicant's record does not contain any recorded actions under the UCMJ or counseling statement. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130004261
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 22 July 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 pattern of misconduct, specifically for the following offenses: a. assaulting his wife by grabbing her around the throat and dragging her off the couch (110101). On 19 August 2011, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130004262
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 July 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130004262 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 the applicant's service is inequitable and the reason for the separation is now inequitable...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130004289
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge from general, under honorable conditions to honorable and a change to his reentry (RE) code. Based on the above misconduct the unit commander recommended a general, under honorable conditions discharge and advised the applicant of his rights. On 27 February 2011, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130004340
On 25 June 2010, the separation authority approved the Chapter 10 request and directed the 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. He reenlisted on 5 July 2007; regulations in effect at the time did not authorize the issue of a separate DD Form 214.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130004347
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 23 April 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 (drug abuse). However, the brigade commanders (who had the separation authority) memorandum to Commander, 3rd Infantry Division, dated 23 May 2012, recommended approving the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130004349
The evidence contained in the applicants record indicates that on 23 July 2008, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 5, paragraph 5-17, AR 635-200, by reason of other designated physical or mental conditions, specifically for having an adjustment disorder with mixed disturbance of emotions and conduct. AR 635-200, paragraph 5-1, states that a Soldier being separated under this paragraph will be awarded a...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130004351
Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant's record shows he enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve on 8 April 2006, for 8 years and was honorably discharged on 7 August 2007. On 20 June 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...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130004353
In the 2 years he served as an enlisted member of the Army National Guard (ARNG), he had an extraordinary service record. It was determined that as a split option Soldier, who did not complete all the required training to become MOS qualified, he was considered in an entry level status. The regulation stipulates that a separation will be described as entry-level with service uncharacterized if, at the time separation action is initiated if, the Soldier is on a split option and has not...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130004356
DISCHARGE UNDER REVIEW INFORMATION: Application Receipt Date: 28 February 2013 Discharge Received: Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Date of Discharge: 5 May 2006 Reason/Authority/SPD/RE Code: In Lieu of Trial by Court-Martial/AR-635-200 Chapter 10/KFS/RE-4 Unit of assignment: D Battery, 3d Battalion, 4th ADA Rgt, Fort Bragg, NC Current Enlistment Date/Term: 10 April 2002, 3 years Current Enlistment Service: 2 years, 10 months, 23 days Total Service: 2 years, 10 months, 23 days Time...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130004357
A counseling statement, dated 16 September 2011, for altering a urine sample. 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. (2) The medical examiner noted, "physical assault, still with anxiety/dep/PTSD issues."
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130004359
After he was discharged from the hospital, he was referred to ASAP for rehabilitation and given a negative counseling statement, with orders not to consume alcohol. On 15 November 2012, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14-12c, for the commission of a serious offense; specifically for, violating a lawful general regulation by consuming alcohol while under the legal age. On 20 November 2012, the separation...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130004364
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates that on 17 January 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 testing positive for the wrongful use of marijuana (111005). On 1 February 2012, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130004365
Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 26 May 2005 for a period of 4 years. The board recommended the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions discharge. On 1 October 2012, the separation authority approved the recommendation of the administrative separation board and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions discharge.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130004370
He was discharged as a PVT/E-1. It further states that 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 burden of proof remains with the applicant to provide the appropriate documents such as the discharge packet or other evidence sufficient to explain the facts, circumstances, and reasons underlying the separation action, for the Board's...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130004372
On 9 May 2011, the separation authority directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: The applicant provided a self-authored statement and a one-page health record, dated 9 September 2010. 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...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130004373
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 11 September 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130004373 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130004423
He served in Iraq, earned two AAMs, and completed 3 years, 8 months, and 14 days of active duty service. On 23 January 2012, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14-12b, Pattern of Misconduct. The separation authority approved and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions.
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130004427
The burden of proof remains with the applicant to provide the appropriate documents such as the discharge packet or other evidence sufficient to explain the facts, circumstances, and reasons underlying the separation action, for the Board's consideration. The applicant provided documentation from the New York ARNG, which indicates that on 4 February 2009, his request for a change in his discharge was denied. Board Vote: Character Change: 2 No Change: 3 Reason Change: 0 No Change: 5 (Board...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130004502
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general, under honorable conditions discharge to honorable. On 28 October 2003, 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 receiving a characterization of service no less favorable than general, under honorable conditions and submitted a statement on his behalf. The separation authority approved the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130004512
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 28 August 2013 CASE NUMBER: AR20130004512 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 clemency is warranted based on the overall length and quality of the applicants service. The applicant...
ARMY | DRB | CY2013 | AR20130004514
On 12 February 2012, the Deputy Assistant Secretary (Army Review Boards) approved the recommendation of the Army Ad Hoc Review Board and indicated the applicants resignation conditioned upon receiving an honorable discharge would not be accepted, and directed the applicants involuntary discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. The applicant was discharged from the Army on 1 March 2010, with a characterization of service of general, under...