Application Receipt Date: 2006/12/11
Prior Review Prior Review Date: None
I. Applicant Request
Request: Upgrade Reason Change RE Code Change
Issues: The Applicant states that he wants to better himself and would like an upgrade for potential opportunities and personal accomplishements that can only be achieved with a change in the discharge he received.
II. Were Proper Discharge and Separation Authority procedures followed?
Yes No Tender Offer:
See Attachments: Legal Medical Minority Opinion Exhibits
III. Original Character of Discharge
Unit CDR Recommended Discharge: Date: 051123
Discharge Received: Date: 051202
Chapter: 14-12c(2) AR: 635-200
Reason: Misconduct, Abuse of Illegal Drugs
RE: SPD: JKK
Unit/Location: HHC, 801st CS Bn, Fort Bragg, NC
Time Lost: AWOL 5 days (050928-051002)
Article 15s (Charges/Dates/Punishment): 051121, wrongful use of cocaine (050930-051005), reduction to E-1, forfeiture of $617.00, 45 days extra duty and restriction (FG).
051018, AWOL (050928-051002), reduction to E-2, forfeiture $323.00 (suspended), 14 days extra duty and restriction (CG).
Court-Martials (Charges/Dates/Punishment): None
Counseling Records Available: Yes No
IV. Soldier's Overall Record
DOB: 841120
Current ENL Date: 040406 Current ENL Term: 4 Years
Current ENL Service: 01 Yrs, 07Mos, 22Days
Total Service: 01 Yrs, 07Mos, 22Days
Previous Discharges: None
Highest Grade: E-3
Performance Ratings Available: Yes No
MOS: 92A10/Automated Logistics SPC GT: 105 EDU: HS Grad Overseas: None Combat: None
Decorations/Awards: NDSM, ASR, GWOTSM
V. Post-Discharge Activity
Home of Record:
Current Address:
Post Service Accomplishments: None listed
VI. Facts, Circumstances, and Legal Basis for Separation
a. Facts and Circumstances:
Evidence of record shows that on 23 November 2005, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 14, AR 635-200, by reason of misconduct-commission of a serious offense for having received a Field Grade Article 15 for wrongful use of cocaine, with a general, under honorable conditions discharge. He was advised of his rights. The applicant consulted waived his right to consult with legal counsel, was advised of the impact of the discharge action, and did not submit a statement in his own behalf. The unit commander subsequently recommended separation from the service and waiver of further rehabilitative efforts. The intermediate commander reviewed the proposed discharge action and recommended approval of the separation action with a general, under honorable conditions discharge. On 23 November 2005, the separation authority waived further rehabilitative efforts and directed that the applicant be discharged with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions.
The record contains a CID Report dated 7 November 2005.
b. Legal Basis for Separation:
Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Chapter 14 establishes policy and prescribes procedures for separating members for misconduct. Specific categories include minor disciplinary infractions, a pattern of misconduct, and commission of a serious offense, to include abuse of illegal drugs, convictions by civil authorities and desertion or absence without leave. Action will be taken to separate a member for misconduct when it is clearly established that rehabilitation is impractical or unlikely to succeed. Army policy states that an under other than honorable conditions discharge is normally considered appropriate, but a general discharge under honorable conditions or an honorable discharge may be granted.
c. Response to Issues, Recommendation and Rationale:
After carefully examining the applicant's record of service during the period of enlistment under review and the independent evidence he submitted, the analyst determined that the discharge was both proper and equitable. The applicant, by violating the Army's policy not to possess or use illegal drugs, compromised the trust and confidence placed in a soldier. The applicant, as a soldier, had the duty to support and abide by the Army's drug policies. By abusing illegal drugs, the applicant knowingly risked a military career and diminished the quality of service below that meriting a fully honorable discharge. Therefore, the analyst determined the reason for discharge and the characterization of service were both proper and equitable and recommends to the Board to deny relief.
VII. Summary of Army Discharge Review Board Hearing
Type of Hearing: Date:
Location: Washington, D.C.
Did the Applicant Testify? Yes No
Counsel: NA
Witnesses/Observers: NA
Exhibits Submitted: NA
VIII. Board Decision
The discharge was: Proper Improper
Equitable Inequitable
The characterization of service was: Proper Improper
Equitable Inequitable
The narrative reasons were: Equitable Inequitable
DRB voting record: Change No change - Character
Change No change - Reason
(Board member names available upon request)
IX. Board Discussion, Determination, and Recommendation
Case report reviewed and verified by: Alejandro Champin, Examiner
X. Board Action Directed
No Change
Issue a new DD Form 214
Change Characterization to:
Change Reason to:
Other:
RE Code:
Grade Restoration: No Yes Grade:
XI. Certification Signature and Date
Approval Authority:
MARK E. COLLINS
Colonel, U.S. Army
President, Army Discharge Review Board
Official:
CHRISTINE U. MARTINSON DATE:
Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army
Chief, Secretary Recorder
ARMY DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD - CASE REPORT AND DIRECTIVE
Case Number AR20060017134
Applicant Name:
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