ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140000067
The applicant was discharged from the Army on 1 February 2013, with a characterization of service of UOTHC under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c, AR 635-200, for misconduct (serious offense), with a Separation Program Designator code (SPD) of JKQ and an RE code of 4. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD) Codes) provides the specific authorities (regulatory or directive), reasons for separating Soldiers from active duty, and the SPD codes to be entered...
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140000173
On 13 July 2004, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 15-3b, homosexual admission. The record also indicates the applicant had completed 1 year and 8 days of active military service and attained the grade of E-2. No Counsel: None Witnesses/Observers: No Board Vote: Character Change: NA No Change: NA Reason Change: 5 No Change: 0 (Board member names available upon request) Board Action Directed: Issue a new DD...
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140000413
Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 30 December 2003, for a period of 3 years. On 29 May 2013, the separation authority approved the Chapter 10 request and directed the discharge with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. In fact, the applicant voluntarily requested discharge from the Army and his statements alone do not overcome the governments presumption of regularity and no additional corroborating...
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140000792
On 18 April 2013, the separation authority approved the conditional waiver request, waived further rehabilitation, and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. Army policy states that an under other than honorable conditions discharge is normally considered appropriate; however, a general, under honorable conditions or an honorable discharge may be granted. However, in review of the applicants entire service record and...
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140000986
IN THE CASE OF: Ms. BOARD DATE: 13 June 2014 CASE NUMBER: AR20140000986 ___________________________________________________________________________ Board Determination and Directed Action After carefully examining the applicant's record of service during the period of enlistment under review, hearing her testimony 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:...
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140001076
On 8 December 2010, the applicant consulted with legal counsel and voluntarily waived consideration of his case by an administrative separation board, contingent upon his receiving a characterization of service of no less favorable than general, under honorable conditions. The board recommended the applicants discharge with characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. On 24 March 2011, the separation authority approved the separation and directed the applicants...
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140001407
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. However, the record confirms the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 5-13, AR 635-200, by reason of a personality disorder with an honorable discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 5, paragraph 5-13, states that in the case of Soldiers who have served or are currently serving in an imminent danger pay...
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140001441
On 10 September 2012, 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 applicable Army regulation states there are circumstances in which the conduct or performance of...
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140001742
The evidence of record shows that on 5 June 2012, 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 scheduled IDT within a one year period and failing to provide a valid excuse for his absences, with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. However, at the time of discharge, the applicant received an under other than honorable conditions...
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140001755
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 19 May 2014 CASE NUMBER: AR20140001755 ___________________________________________________________________________ Board Determination and Directed Action After carefully examining the applicant's record of service during the period of enlistment under review and considering the examiners Discussion and Recommendation which follows, the Board determined the discharge was both proper and equitable and voted to deny relief. In a separate application, he states...
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140001759
Whether a Soldier is in initial entry level status is determined at the time of the initiation of the separation action, not when the enlisted Soldier is separated. The characterization of service for Soldiers separated under this provision of the regulation will normally be honorable. However, in review of the applicants entire service record and the reason for the discharge, these accomplishments did not overcome the reason for discharge and characterization of service granted.
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140001801
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates on 13 June 2013, 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 (130414-130514). The applicable Army regulation states there are circumstances in which the conduct or performance of duty reflected by an isolated incident provides the basis for a...
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140002342
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge from general, under honorable conditions to honorable, a change to his reentry eligibility (RE) code, and a change to his narrative reason for discharge. Discharge Received: General, Under Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 13 October 1999 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE Code: Misconduct (Serious Offense), Chapter 14, Paragraph 14-12c, JKQ, RE-3 e. Unit of assignment: HHC, USAG, Fort Wainwright, AK f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 12...
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140002347
On 17 December 2007, the separation authority approved the unconditional waiver request and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. A characterization of under honorable conditions may be issued only when the reason for the Soldiers separation specifically allows such characterization. After examining the applicants record of service, his military records, and the issue submitted with the application, there are...
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140002405
However, on 16 January 2013, 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. There is no evidence in the record, nor has the applicant produced sufficient evidence to support the contention that her chain of command failed to satisfactorily...
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140002488
The JAG officer explained to him that the discharge he requested would be hard to do because it would take a very long time due to the fact they would have to bring back members of his platoon from Iraq to question them in regards to the incidents. 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 examiners Discussion and Recommendation, the Board...
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140002496
IN THE CASE OF: Mr. BOARD DATE: 9 June 2014 CASE NUMBER: AR20140002496 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 examiners Discussion and Recommendation which follows, the Board determined that the characterization of service was too harsh based on the circumstances...
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140002672
Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant was enlisted in the Regular Army 11 February 1999, for a period of 3 years. On 1 May 2001, the separation authority approved the Chapter 10 request and directed the discharge with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. The record of evidence contains two DA Forms 4187 (Personnel Action), dated 9 November 2000 and 20 November 2000, indicated the applicants present for duty, and AWOL dates.
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140002679
On 10 June 2002, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 9, for drug rehabilitation failure. Army policy states that an honorable or general, under honorable conditions discharge is authorized depending on the applicants overall record of service. No Counsel: None Witnesses/Observers: No Board Vote: Character Change: 5 No Change: 0 Reason Change: 5 No Change: 0 (Board member names available upon request) Board...
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140002713
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge from general, under honorable conditions to honorable, a change to the reentry code and to the narrative reason for the discharge. The applicant was discharged from the Army on 15 March 2011, with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions under the provisions of Chapter 14, Section II, paragraph 14-5, AR 635-200, for misconduct (civil conviction), with a Separation Program Designator code (SPD) of JKB and an RE...
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140002742
On 14 March 2013, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14-12c(2), misconduct (drug abuse). On 28 March 2013, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation efforts and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. Although a single incident, the discrediting entry constituted a departure from the standards of conduct expected of Soldiers in...
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140002777
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 processed for separation are assigned reentry codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge. The narrative reason specified by Army Regulations for a discharge under this paragraph is "Misconduct (Serious Offense)," and...
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140002780
The applicant requests that his general, under honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to honorable. On 13 December 2004, the separation authority waived further rehabilitative efforts and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions discharge. EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: The applicant did not provide any with the application.
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140003147
Discharge Received: Under Other Than Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 25 August 2005 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: HHC, United States Army Medical Department Activity, Kenner Army Health Clinic, Fort Lee, VA f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 19 November 2003, 3 years g. Current Enlistment Service: 1 year, 9 months, 7 days h. Total Service: 5 years, 2 days i. On 22 August 2005, the separation...
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140003193
EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: The applicant provided a DD Form 293, dated 13 February 2014, and a DD Form 214 covering the period of service under review. After a careful review of the applicants request and his military records, as to the administrative error in his DD Form 214, the service record reflects that someone in the discharge process erroneously entered on the applicant's DD Form 214, block 25, separation authority as AR 635-200, paragraph 14-12c(1), block 26 separation...
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140003197
Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant's record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army on 6 March 2006, for a period of 3 years and 16 weeks. 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. AR 635-200, Chapter 2, paragraph 2-2 states, the separation authority is not bound by the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140003607
After carefully examining the applicants record of service during the period of enlistment under review, and notwithstanding the examiners Discussion and Recommendation which follows, the Board determined that the applicant's service and the circumstances surrounding the discharge (no derogatory information) were not significantly meritorious to overcome the events that caused his separation from the Army, and as a result, the discharge was found to be proper and equitable. On 3 December...
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140004249
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. EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: The applicant provided DD Form 214 for service under current review; three character reference statements (unsigned); supporting statement; university admissions letter, dated 12 February 2014; and enrollment activity confirmation letter, dated 18 February 2014. However, in review of the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140004271
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates on 27 April 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 a pattern of misconduct for testing positive for marijuana x 2 (080613, 090316). Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. However, this is not a matter upon...
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140004313
The evidence of record shows that on 26 February 2011, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of AR 135-178, by reason of unsatisfactory participation, for failing to attend the scheduled unit training assembly as required by AR 135-91, with an uncharacterized description of service. The record contains documentation that shows the unit contacted the applicant on several occasions and he refused to come in, as instructed. Board...
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140004558
Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 29 September 2004 for a period of 5 years. He was discharged as a SSG/E-6. The DD Form 214 indicates that the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 14, AR 635-200, paragraph 14-12c by reason of misconduct (serious offense), with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions.
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140004561
Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 1 February 2007, for a period of 3 years and 22 weeks. On 10 March 2010, the separation authority approved the Chapter 10 request and directed the applicant's discharge with a characterization of service of UOTHC. EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: The applicant provided two DD Form 293s, a memorandum of consideration, documents from his AMHRR (6 pages), document from his medical records (4 pages),...
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140004596
The intermediate commander reviewed the proposed action and recommended approval of the separation with a general, under honorable conditions discharge. On 4 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.
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140004597
The reasons for separation, including the specific circumstances that form the basis for the discharge are considered on the issue of characterization. Therefore, based on the available evidence and the presumption of government regularity, it appears the reason for discharge and the characterization of service are both proper and equitable, thus the analyst recommends the Board deny relief. Arlington, VA Date: 10 June 2014 The Army Discharge Review Board, under the provisions of Title 10,...
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140004939
EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: The applicant provided DD Form 214 for service under current review. 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.
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140005031
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: Uncharacterized c. Date of Discharge: 28 February 2014 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE Code: Condition, Not a Disability, AR 635-200, paragraph 5-17, JFV, RE-3 e. Unit of assignment: 795th Military Police Battalion, Fort Leonard Wood, MO f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 1 October 2013/5 years g. Current...
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140005052
It identifies the SPD code of "JKK" as the appropriate code to assign enlisted Soldiers who are discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c(2), misconduct. The applicant seeking relief contends; he was diagnosed with a generalized anxiety disorder and did not receive sufficient treatment to overcome this condition; he is missing documents in the Government record, his unit commander did not complete DA Form 3349 as required; he was not separated...
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140005490
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 indicates the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 14, AR 635-200, paragraph 14-12c by reason of misconduct (serious offense), with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. The narrative reason...
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140005640
On 23 January 2014, 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 no less favorable than a general, under honorable conditions discharge and did not submit a statement in his own behalf. EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: The applicant provided a letter from his attending Chiropractic Physician dated...
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140005761
Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant enlisted in the US Army Reserve on 20 March 2000, 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. The applicant must meet the burden of proof by providing the appropriate documents such as the discharge packet or other evidence sufficient to explain the facts, circumstances, and reasons underlying the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140006018
Prior Board Review: Yes, 3 September 2010 SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 10 September 1992, for a period of 3 years. There is no evidence in the record, nor has the applicant produced any evidence to support the contention that he was unjustly discharged. However, the service record contains no evidence of PTSD diagnosis and the applicant did not submit any evidence to support the contention that the discharge was the result of any medical condition.
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140006079
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general, under honorable conditions discharge to honorable and the RE code changed. Four sworn statements dated 19 November 2010, 2 December 2010, and 2 June 2011 for adultery and disrespect. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD) Codes), in effect at the time, 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 | CY2014 | AR20140006762
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates on 26 October 2007, 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 2007, the separation authority approved the conditional waiver request, waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of under other than honorable...
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140006886
Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant's record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army on 23 March 2006, for a period of 3 years and 23 weeks. However, he was separated as a SPC/E-4 and the action that caused his reduction is not contained in the service record. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140006888
Discharge Received: General, Under Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 30 August 2011 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE Code: In Lieu of Trial by Court-Martial, AR 635-200 Chapter 10, KFS, RE-4 e. Unit of assignment: 299th Brigade Support Battalion (Rear), Fort Riley, KS f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 28 February 2002/4 years g. Current Enlistment Service: 3 years, 1 month, 19 days h. Total Service: 3 years, 3 months, 16 days i. On 10 August 2011, the separation authority approved the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140007232
On 12 April 2012, 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 April 2012, with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12b, AR 635-200, for a pattern of misconduct, a Separation Program Designator code (SPD) of JKA and an RE code of 3. Army...
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140007833
On 20 August 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 and did not submit a statement on his own behalf. The separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of...
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140008343
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: 22 March 2012 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE: Misconduct (Serious Offense), AR 635-200, Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c, JKQ, RE-3 e. Unit of assignment: B Co, 3-187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, Fort Campbell, KY f. Current Enlistment...
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140009012
REQUEST, REASON, ISSUES, BOARD TYPE, AND DECISION: The applicant requests to upgrade the characterization of her discharge from general, under honorable conditions to an honorable discharge and to change the narrative reason for her discharge. The record confirms the applicants discharge was appropriate because the quality of her service was not consistent with the Army's standards for acceptable personal conduct and performance of duty by Army officers. BOARD ACTION DIRECTED: a.
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140009622
REQUEST, REASON, ISSUES, BOARD TYPE, AND DECISION: The applicant requests an upgrade of his general, under honorable conditions discharge to honorable and a change to his narrative reason for discharge. (5) Administrative Separation Board: None (6) Separation Decision Date/Characterization: NIF/General, Under Honorable Conditions 4. It appears the applicants generally good record of service was the basis for his receiving a general, under honorable conditions discharge instead of the...