| Mr. Carl W. S. Chun | Director | |
| Mr. Kenneth H. Aucock | Analyst |
| Mr. Samuel A. Crumpler | Chairperson | |
| Mr. Curtis L. Greenway | Member | |
| Ms. Regan K. Smith | Member |
5. On 6 December 2001 the applicant was counseled by the TRADOC (Training and Doctrine Command) Reserve/National Guard liaison NCO (Noncommissioned Officer).
6. The applicant's commanding officer informed the applicant that he was recommending that she be separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 11, entry-level status performance and conduct.
7. The applicant stated that she had been advised of the basis of the contemplated action to separate her for entry-level status performance and conduct, its effects, the rights available to her, and the effect of any action taken by her in waiving her rights. She stated that she did not desire to consult with counsel, and declined to submit statements in her own behalf. She stated that she understood that if the recommendation for separation was approved, she would receive the entry-level separation with an uncharacterized discharge.
8. The applicant's commanding officer recommended to the separation authority that the applicant be separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 11, because of her failure to adapt to the military environment. The separation authority approved the recommendation. She was discharged with an Uncharacterized character of service on 17 December 2001. Her reentry code on her DD Form 214 is "3."
9. In an undated statement, a fellow Soldier indicated that the applicant made mistakes, but that she was capable of improvement, and had improved greatly. She deserved to remain [in the Army].
10. An undated FAX cover sheet makes reference to a personnel action (DA Form 4187) promotion on the applicant.
11. On 29 July 2002 the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) to change her discharge to honorable. That board notified her on 30 October 2002 that her case had been closed without prejudice because of the lack of military records concerning her separation, and that she could reapply and should submit a copy of her DD Form 214 and separation packet. There is no evidence that she reapplied to the ADRB.
12. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Chapter 11 of that regulation provides for the separation of personnel in an entry-level status for unsatisfactory performance or conduct as evidenced by inability, lack of reasonable effort or a failure to adapt to the military
environment. These provisions apply only to individuals whose separation processing is started within 180 days of entry into active duty. An uncharacterized separation is mandatory under this chapter.
13. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge. Army Regulation 601-210 covers eligibility criteria, policies, and procedures for enlistment and processing into the Regular Army (RA) and the US Army Reserve. It prescribes basic eligibility for prior service applicants for enlistment, and includes a list of armed forces reentry codes. A reentry code of "3" is the required entry on the DD Form 214 of an individual separated because of entry-level performance or conduct. Reentry code 3 applies to persons who are not fully qualified for reentry or continuous service at time of separation, but disqualification is waivable. A separation for entry-level performance or conduct is waivable. Recruiting personnel have the responsibility for determining if an applicant meets the current enlistment criteria. They are required to process a request for waiver.
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS:
1. The applicant was separated with an uncharacterized character of service and assigned a reentry code in accordance with appropriate regulations. The applicant has not provided any evidence to refute the judgment of those officials who determined that she should be discharged. She has not provided any basis to change her characterization of service or to change her reentry code on her DD Form 214.
2. The statement of support and the FAX cover sheet she includes with her request are not sufficient basis to provide the requested relief.
3. The applicant has submitted neither probative evidence nor a convincing argument in support of her request.
BOARD VOTE:
________ ________ ________ GRANT RELIEF
________ ________ ________ GRANT FORMAL HEARING
__SAC __ __CLG __ __RKS__ DENY APPLICATION
BOARD DETERMINATION/RECOMMENDATION:
| CASE ID | AR2003087163 |
| SUFFIX | |
| RECON | YYYYMMDD |
| DATE BOARDED | 20040203 |
| TYPE OF DISCHARGE | (HD, GD, UOTHC, UD, BCD, DD, UNCHAR) |
| DATE OF DISCHARGE | YYYYMMDD |
| DISCHARGE AUTHORITY | AR . . . . . |
| DISCHARGE REASON | |
| BOARD DECISION | DENY |
| REVIEW AUTHORITY | |
| ISSUES 1. | 110.00 |
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