| Ms. | Joann H. Langston | Chairperson | |||
| Mr. | George D. Paxson | Member | |||
| Mr. | James M. Alward | Member |
| Mr. | Loren G. Harrell | Director | |||
| Mr. | Joseph A. Adriance | Analyst |
2. The applicant requests, in effect, that his general/under honorable conditions discharge (GD) be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD); and that the reason be changed to medical for mental health reasons as it should have been.
3. The applicant states, in effect, that he has suffered from a mental condition since his time in the Army and should have been given help by the Army.
4. The applicant’s military records show that he reenlisted for the period of service under review on 8 January 1970 while assigned in Key West, Florida. At the time of his reenlistment he had completed 8 months and 2 days of honorable service for which he was issued an HD certificate; he held military occupational specialty (MOS) 16E (Hawk Missile Fire Control Crewman); had attained the rank of private first class/E-3; and was assigned to Fort Monmouth to undergo training in MOS 34D (Automatic Data Processing Specialist).
5. Although specific medical records are not available the applicant’s unit commander, in his recommendation for the applicant’s discharge, cites the applicant’s character and behavior disorders as the reason for the action. He indicated the applicant’s character and behavior disorders included: irresistible impulse tendencies and pathological lying; mental and emotional defects which were manifested by his frequent incidents of insufficient fund checks, impersonation, and misrepresentation, in both military and civilian settings.
6. On 11 August 1971 a statement from a Psychology Specialist, and reviewed and approved by the Chief, Psychology Service, commented that the applicant had a history of exploits and grandiose schemes which make it appear he suffered from a sociopathic personality with psychopathic features. They suggested the applicant’s behavior was marked by an inability to adapt socially and recommended he be separated, under the provisions of AR 635-212. Their recommendation was based on a poor expectation that the applicant could satisfactorily adjust in the Army, and that any effort at rehabilitation would require a tremendous drain of resources, over a long period of time, with a low likelihood of success.
7. The applicant’s unit commander further commented that during his tenure in the unit the applicant performed his duties commensurate with his training and special schooling. However, even though the applicant’s performance of duty was acceptable he was subject to an irresistible impulse, bordering on temporary insanity, and in such frequent states of mind he lied impulsively, misrepresented himself, and could not be trusted on or off duty, without careful supervision. The unit commander determined the applicant, after psychiatric and psychological counseling, improved sufficiently to be processed for elimination, instead of a medical discharge. However, the improvement was insufficient to rehabilitate him or restore him to duty.
8. On 16 August 1971 the applicant’s unit commander, based on the situation and recommendations outlined above, initiated separation action on the applicant, under the provisions of AR 635-212 for unsuitability and recommended he be issued a GD. The commander specifically cited the applicant’s character and behavior disorders as the reasons for his action.
9. Also on 16 August 1971, the applicant acknowledged that he had been notified by his commanding officer that his discharge was being recommended and completed his election of rights. On this document the applicant waived his right to the following: military counsel; a hearing before a board of officers; and he elected not to submit a statement in his own behalf.
10. On 23 August 1971 the intermediate level commander recommended approval of the separation action and requested that rehabilitative reassignment be waived. In his explanation for the rehabilitative waiver he commented that the applicant’s severe character and behavior disorders bordered on outright mental irresponsibility and his long history of this action rendered rehabilitation useless.
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