Application Receipt Date: 070620
Prior Review Prior Review Date: None
I. Applicant Request
Request: Upgrade Reason Change RE Code Change
Issues: The applicant states, in effect, that whether an other than honorable discharge was a proper ascription of character of service, and whether post-service conduct warrants clemency.
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: 991008
Discharge Received: Date: 991105
Chapter: 10 AR: 635-200
Reason: In Lieu of Trial by Court-Martial
RE: SPD: KFS
Unit/Location: 542nd Medical Company, Camp Humphries, Korea.
Time Lost: AWOL, for a total of 64 days from (990420-990622). The applicant surrendered to the military authorities at Camp Humphries, Korea, and was transferred to Fort Sill, OK 73503.
Article 15s (Charges/Dates/Punishment): None
Court-Martials (Charges/Dates/Punishment): None
Counseling Records Available: Yes No
IV. Soldiers Overall Record
DOB:
Current ENL Date: 980410 Current ENL Term: 6 Years ?????
Current ENL Service: 1 Yrs, 4 Mos, 22 Days The applicant was placed on excess leave for a total of 128 days from (990701-991105).
Total Service: 1 Yrs, 4 Mos, 22 Days ?????
Previous Discharges: None
Highest Grade: E3
Performance Ratings Available: Yes No
MOS: 67T10 Helicopter Repairer GT: 111 EDU: HS Grad Overseas: Korea (981012-990419) Combat: None
Decorations/Awards: ASR, ACB
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:
The evidence of record shows that on 29 June 1999, the applicant was charged with AWOL, from (20 April 1999 until 23 June 1999). On 30 June 1999, the applicant consulted with legal counsel and voluntarily requested, in writing, discharge under the provisions of Chapter 10, AR 635-200 in lieu of trial by court-martial. In this request, the applicant admitted guilt to the offense, or a lesser included offense. Further, the applicant indicated that he understood that he could receive an under other than honorable conditions discharge and that the discharge would have a significant effect on eligibility for veterans benefits. The applicant did not submit a statement in his own behalf. The unit commander recommended approval of an under other than honorable conditions discharge. On 19 October 1999, the separation authority approved the discharge with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. The applicant was to be reduced to the lowest enlisted rank.
b. Legal Basis for Separation:
Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Chapter 10 of that regulation provides, in pertinent part, that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge may submit a request for a discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. The request may be submitted at any time after charges have been preferred and must include the individuals admission of guilt. Army policy states that although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate.
c. Response to Issues, Recommendation and Rationale:
After a careful review of all the applicants military records, and the issue he submitted, the analyst found no mitigating factors that would merit an upgrade of the applicant's discharge. The evidence of record shows the applicant was charged with the commission of an offense punishable under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) with a punitive discharge. The applicant consulted with defense counsel, and voluntarily in writing, requested separation from the Army in lieu of trial by court-martial. In doing so, the applicant admitted guilt to the stipulated or lesser-included offenses under the UCMJ. The analyst noted that all the requirements of law and regulation were met and the rights of the applicant were fully protected throughout the separation process. It is also noted that the characterization of service for this type of discharge is normally under other than honorable conditions and that the applicant was aware of that prior to requesting discharge. In view of the foregoing, the analyst determined that the the reason for discharge and the characterization of service were both proper and equitable.
VII. Summary of Army Discharge Review Board Hearing
Type of Hearing: Date: 14 November 2007
Location: Washington, DC
Did the Applicant Testify? Yes No
Counsel: ?????
Witnesses/Observers: ?????
Exhibits Submitted: ?????
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
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Case report reviewed and verified by: , 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: 16 November 2007
Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army
Chief, Secretary Recorder
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