ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140010894
The applicants record of service, issues and the documents submitted with his application was carefully reviewed. The service record indicates the applicant was adjudged guilty by a court-martial and the sentence was approved by the convening authority. The Board is empowered to change the discharge only if clemency is determined to be appropriate.
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140011876
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 the narrative reason for separation. (3) Recommended Characterization: General, Under Honorable Conditions Discharge (4) Legal Consultation Date: 14 June 2013 (5) Administrative Separation Board: None (6) Separation Decision Date/Characterization: 28 June 2013 4. The applicant had a documented pattern of misconduct including...
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140012441
REQUEST, REASON, ISSUES, BOARD TYPE, AND DECISION: The applicant requests to upgrade the characterization of his discharge from general, under honorable conditions to honorable. The service of Soldiers separated because of unsatisfactory performance for failure to meet physical standards will be characterized as honorable or general, under honorable conditions. DISCUSSION OF ISSUE(S): The applicant requests to upgrade the characterization of his discharge from general, under honorable...
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140012539
REQUEST, REASON, ISSUES, BOARD TYPE, AND DECISION: The applicant requests to upgrade the characterization of his discharge from under other than honorable conditions to general, under honorable conditions. The applicants record of service, and the issues and documents submitted with his application were carefully reviewed. 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...
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140012833
The applicant requests to upgrade the characterization of his service from under other than honorable to honorable. Prior Board Review: Yes SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The record shows the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 24 March 1992, and reenlisted three times thereafter. 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...
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140013189
The evidence contained in the applicants service record shows that on 12 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 of commission of a serious offense, abuse of illegal drugs; specifically, for testing positive for use of cocaine on 7 July 2010. On 27 April 2011, the separation authority approved the recommendation of the administrative separation board (except for...
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140013417
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 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. Soldiers being processed for...
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140014562
REQUEST, REASON, ISSUES, BOARD TYPE, AND DECISION: The applicant requests a change to the narrative reason for separation to include the reenlist eligibility (RE) code. Date of Discharge: 11 April 2001 c. Separation Facts: (1) Date of Notification of Intent to Separate: 5 March 2001 (2) Basis for Separation: The applicant was informed of the following reason for his discharge; being diagnosed with a borderline personality disorder and an adjustment disorder with depressed mood, and the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140016195
On 29 November 2001, the separation authority approved the Chapter 10 request and directed the applicant's discharge with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions discharge. The applicant was discharged from the Army on 17 December 2001, with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions discharge. Board Vote: Character Change: 3 No Change: 2 Reason Change: 0 No Change: 5 (Board member names available upon request) Board Action...
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140016197
After carefully examining the applicant's record of service during the period of enlistment under review, hearing his testimony, and notwithstanding the examiners Discussion and Recommendation that follows, the Board determined that the characterization of service was too harsh based on the overall length and quality of the applicants service to include his combat service and his testimony (i.e., being misinformed by the unit administrator), and as a result, it is inequitable. His service...
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140017202
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 December 2014 CASE NUMBER: AR20140017202 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 that the characterization of service was too harsh based on the applicants overall length...
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140018099
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 9 February 2015 CASE NUMBER: AR20140018099 ___________________________________________________________________________ Board Determination and Directed Action After carefully examining the applicants available record of service during the period of enlistment under review, and considering 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 her...
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140018574
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 9 February 2015 CASE NUMBER: AR20140018574 ___________________________________________________________________________ Board Determination and Directed Action After carefully examining the applicants record of service during the period of enlistment under review, hearing his testimony, and the Discussion and Recommendation that follows, the Board determined the discharge was too harsh based on the applicant's testimony and length of service mitigated the...
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140019071
REQUEST, REASON, ISSUES, BOARD TYPE, AND DECISION: The applicant requests an upgrade of his general, under honorable conditions discharge to honorable and change to the narrative reason for separation to include the reentry eligibility (RE) code. 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. Recruiters can...
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140019196
On 5 December 2001, the separation authority approved the Chapter 10 request and directed the discharge with a characterization of service of UOTHC. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. 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 | AR20140019268
The evidence contained in the applicants service record indicates on 20 December 2012, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12b, AR 635-200, by reason of a pattern of misconduct. The separation authority 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...
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140019320
Based on the above misconduct, the unit commander recommended a general, under honorable conditions discharge and advised the applicant of her rights. The separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. A Military Protective Order, dated 29 January 2013.
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140019852
REQUEST, REASON, ISSUES, BOARD TYPE, AND DECISION: The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge characterization from general, under honorable conditions to honorable. Accordingly, the Board voted to grant full relief in the form of an upgrade of the characterization of service to honorable. The service of a member separated under this provision of Army Regulation 135-178, Chapter 6, will be characterized as honorable unless an uncharacterized description of service is required or a...
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140019904
The record confirms the applicants discharge was appropriate because the quality of his service was not consistent with the Army's standards for acceptable personal conduct and performance of duty by military personnel. However, this contention is not a matter upon which the Army Discharge Review Board grants a change in discharge because it raises no matter of fact, law, procedure, or discretion related to the discharge process, nor is it associated with the discharge at the time it was...
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140020043
Discharge Received: Under Other Than Honorable Conditions c. Date of Discharge: 15 May 2009 d. Reason/Authority/SPD/RE Code: In Lieu of Trial by Court-Martial, Chapter 10 KFS, RE-4 e. Unit of assignment: 95th Engineer Company, Schofield Barracks HI f. Current Enlistment Date/Term: 22 January 2008, 3 years and 16 weeks g. Current Enlistment Service: 6 months, 14 days h. Total Service: 6 months, 14 days i. On 13 May 2009, the separation authority approved the Chapter 10 request and directed...
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140020245
On 16 December 2003, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14-12c (2), by reason of misconduct, commission of a serious offense specifically, abuse of illegal drugs for wrongfully using marijuana (030823 and 030922). On 16 December 2003, the separation authority directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. Article 15, dated 12 November 2003, for...
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140020293
Based on the above misconduct, the unit commander recommended a general, under honorable conditions discharge and advised the applicant of his rights. On 3 July 2013, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. A Military Police Report dated 16 April 2013, indicating the applicant was under investigation for driving under the influence of alcohol off post.
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140020614
Prior Board Review: No SUMMARY OF SERVICE: The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 18 August 1998, for a period of 3 years. On 27 September 20002, the separation authority approved the Chapter 10 request and directed the discharge with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. EVIDENCE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT: 1.
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140020640
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, 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...
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140020732
REQUEST, REASON, ISSUES, BOARD TYPE, AND DECISION: The applicant requests an upgrade from under other than honorable conditions to an honorable discharge and to remove the adverse comments on the DD Form 214. Date of Discharge: 15 August 2012 c. Separation Facts: (1) DD Form 458, Charge Sheet: On 11 June 2012 and 1 May 2012, the applicant was charged with the following during the additional and initial referral of charges, respectively: Additional Charge I, violation of Article 128, UCMJ,...
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140021018
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 February 2015 CASE NUMBER: AR20140021018 ___________________________________________________________________________ Board Determination and Directed Action After carefully examining the applicant's record of service during the period of enlistment under review, hearing his testimony, and considering the Discussion and Recommendation which follows, the Board determined the discharge was both proper and equitable and voted to deny relief. AR 600-8-24, paragraph...
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140021027
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 9 March 2015 CASE NUMBER: AR20140021027 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 that follows, the Board determined that the characterization of service was too harsh based on the applicants...
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140021370
On 28 January 2008, 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 self-authored statement, dated 3 December 2014; VA decision correspondence; previous ADRB decision, dated 28 January 2009; memorandum for record, dated 21 December 2007, subject: Dismissal of Charges in the case of [the applicant]; a record of...
ARMY | DRB | CY2014 | AR20140021407
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 9 March 2015 CASE NUMBER: AR20140021407 ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 that clemency is warranted based on the applicants quality of his service to include his...