| Mr. Carl W. S. Chun | Director | |
| Ms. Wanda L. Waller | Analyst |
| Mr. John N. Slone | Chairperson | |
| Mr. Thomas Lanyi | Member | |
| Mr. Bernard P. Ingold | Member |
APPLICANT REQUESTS: That his narrative reason for separation be changed.
APPLICANT STATES: In effect, that he was honorably discharged from the Army in 1985 for alcohol abuse rehabilitation failure. He contends that during the past 13 years he has worked hard to stay sober and that he has provided a decent and better life for himself and his family. He requests that his narrative reason for separation be changed based on the changes he has made in his life and his honorable service in the Army. In support of his application, he submits a copy of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty).
EVIDENCE OF RECORD: The applicant's military records show:
The applicant enlisted on 22 December 1972 and served as an administrative specialist and field artillery firefinder radar operator. On 13 September 1985, the applicant was honorably discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9, for alcohol abuse - rehabilitation failure.
Item 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation) on the applicant's DD Form 214 shows the entry “ALCOHOL ABUSE - REHABILITATION FAILURE.”
Item 25 (Separation Authority) on the applicant's DD Form 214 shows the entry "AR 635-200 CHAP 9" [Army Regulation 635-200 Chapter 9].
Item 26 (Separation Code) on the applicant’s DD Form 214 shows the entry “JPD.” Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator Codes), in effect at the time, states the reason for discharge based on separation code “JPD” is “Alcohol abuse - rehabilitation failure” and the regulatory authority is Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9.
Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Chapter 9 contains the authority and outlines the procedures for discharging individuals because of alcohol or other drug abuse. A member who has been referred to Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program (ADAPCP) for alcohol/drug abuse may be separated because of inability or refusal to participate in, cooperate in, or successfully complete such a program if there is a lack of potential for continued Army service and rehabilitation efforts are no longer practical. At the time of the applicant’s separation an honorable or general discharge was authorized. However, an honorable discharge was required if restricted use information was used.
Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator Codes) prescribes the specific authorities (regulatory, statutory, or other directives), the reasons for the separation of members from active military service, and the separation program designators to be used for these stated reasons.
DISCUSSION: Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law and regulations, it is concluded:
1. The Board considered the applicant's request that his narrative reason for separation be changed based on the changes he has made in his life and his honorable service in the Army. However, the governing regulation in effect at the time states that the reason for discharge based on separation code "JPD" is "Alcohol abuse - rehabilitation failure" and the regulatory authority is Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9.
2. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear, that the record is in error or unjust. The applicant has failed to submit evidence that would satisfy this requirement.
3. In view of the foregoing, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request.
DETERMINATION: The applicant has failed to submit sufficient relevant evidence to demonstrate the existence of probable error or injustice.
BOARD VOTE:
________ ________ ________ GRANT
________ ________ ________ GRANT FORMAL HEARING
JNS____ TL______ BPI_____ DENY APPLICATION
| CASE ID | AR2002081370 |
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| DATE BOARDED | 20030429 |
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| DISCHARGE REASON | |
| BOARD DECISION | DENY |
| REVIEW AUTHORITY | |
| ISSUES 1. | 110.0200 |
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