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ARMY | DRB | CY2001 | 2001052798

Original file (2001052798.rtf) Auto-classification: Denied

PART II - APPLICATION DATA

(Note: Part I deleted under the Privacy Act on Reading Room copy)

1. Character of Discharge: Under Other Than Honorable Conditions

2. Date of discharge (or REFRAD): 880804

3. Authority for separation:

         a. Regulation: Chapter 10, AR 635-200

         b. Reason: For The Good of The Service-In Lieu of Court-Martial

4. Prior review(s): NONE

PART III - SERVICE HISTORY

SECTION A - Period of Service Under Review

1.       Service data: 2. Awards and decorations:
                           GCMDL (3rdAwd)
a. Period entered for: 5 Years
b. Entry date: 850510
c. Age: 31 Years DOB: 530830
d. Educational level: HS Grad
e. Aptitude area score:
         GT: 109 3. Highest grade achieved:
f. Length of Service: E6
2 Year(s) 6 Month(s) 18 Day(s)

4. Performance evaluations:
See OMPF

PART III - SERVICE HISTORY
SECTION A - Period of Service Under Review - Continued

5. Periods of unauthorized absence:

Status Inclusive dates
         AWOL 871007-880613;

         Mil conf 0

         Civil conf 0

         Other 0

6. Nonjudicial punishment:

         Date     Offense(s)
         860225   Violated a lawful general regulation by visiting an off limit establishment (860210); operating a vehicle while your on post driving privileges were revoked (860211) and failed to obey a lawful order issued by the commander (860211).
         860613   Failed to go to your appointed place of duty (860606) and absent from your place of duty (860609).

         ___________________________

         860115   Letter of reprimand-for defrauding a bank in the amount of $1650.00, (administrative).
         860115   Letter of reprimand-for writing bad checks (administrative).
         850311   Letter of reprimand-for driving while under the influence of alcohol (administrative).

7. Court-Martial data: NONE

         a. SCM:
                  Date Offense(s)


         b. SPCM:
                  Date Offense(s)

         c. GCM:
                  Date Offense(s)

8.       Remarks: NONE

SECTION B - Prior Service Data

Other discharge(s):

         Service From      To        Type Discharge
         RA       780314   820513   Honorable
         RA       820514   850509   Honorable

PART IV - PREHEARING REVIEW

SECTION A-ANALYST’S ASSESSMENT
l. Facts and Circumstances:

         a. The evidence of record shows that on 20 June 1988, the applicant was charged with AWOL from (871007-880614). On 21 June 1988, the applicant consulted with legal counsel and voluntarily requested, in writing, discharge under the provisions of Chapter l0, 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 veteran’s benefits. The applicant did not submit a statement in his own behalf. The unit commander and intermediate commanders recommended approval of an under other than honorable conditions discharge. On 30 June 1988, the separation authority approved the discharge with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. The applicant was to be reduced to the lowest enlisted rank.

         b. On 4 August 1988, the applicant was discharged. At the time of discharge, the applicant had completed 2 years, 6 months, and 18 days of active military service and accrued 251 days of lost time in the period under review and had a total of 9 years, 8 months, and 9 days of active military service.

2. Legal/Regulatory Basis for Separation Action : Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Chapter l0 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 requests may be submitted at any time after charges have been preferred and must include the individual’s admission of guilt. Army policy states that although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge UOHC is normally considered appropriate.

SECTION B-APPLICANT’S SUBMISSIONS

1. Issue(s) of propriety and/or equity submitted by applicant or counsel.
As stated on applicant’s DD Form 293.

2. Exhibit(s) submitted:

         A-1: DD Form 293, dated 010108.
         A-2: Counsel Issues: NONE
         B-l: Other Documents: NONE

PART IV - PREHEARING REVIEW (CONTINUED)

SECTION C - Medical and/or Legal Advisory Opinion

Referred to ( ) Medical Advisor ( ) Legal Advisor

a. Medical prehearing comments (if applicable):

b. Legal prehearing comments (if applicable):

PART V - SUMMARY OF HEARING

SECTION A-Attendees and exhibits

1. Review/hearing information:

         a. Type requested:
         ( X ) Records review ( ) Hearing

         b. Type Held:
         ( X )Records review ( ) Hearing
         ( ) Tender Offer

         c. Review/hearing location and date: Washington, DC on 21 March 2001 .

         d. Appearance by:
         Applicant ( ) Yes ( X ) No
         Counsel ( ) Yes ( X ) No

         e. Applicant testified: ( ) Yes ( X ) No

         f. Counsel presentation: ( ) Yes ( X ) No

         g. Witness(es) testified: ( ) Yes ( X ) No

2. Exhibit(s) submitted at hearing:

PART VI - ISSUES AND FINDINGS

1. a. Applicant's issue(s) of propriety and/or equity:

         ( X )   Same as those listed on DD Form 293 and Part IV, Section A of this case report and directive.
         ( )     Revised issue(s) furnished in writing by applicant as follows:
         ( )     Additional issue(s) identified during review/hearing as follows:

         b. Request: ( X ) Recharacterization ( X ) Change of Reason

2. Finding(s), conclusion(s), and reason(s) for the Board's decision(s) on issues of propriety and/or equity:

         a. Propriety:    The applicant has not submitted an issue of propriety and the ADRB has not otherwise relied upon an issue of propriety to change the discharge.

         b. Equity:       The parenthetical number(s) below correspond(s) to the issue number(s) on the DD Form 293, or in Part VI, Paragraph 1, above.

(1) The issue is rejected. The Board carefully examined the applicant’s record of service during the period of enlistment under review. There was a full consideration of all faithful and honorable service as well as the infractions of discipline, the extent thereof, and the seriousness of the offenses. 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 Board noted that, after consulting with defense counsel, the applicant voluntarily, and in writing, requested separation from the Army in lieu of trial by court-martial. In doing so, the applicant admitted guilt to the stipulated offenses under the UCMJ. The Board was satisfied that all requirements of law and regulation were met and the rights of the applicant were fully protected throughout the separation process. It 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. The Board, being convinced that the reason for discharge and the characterization of service were both proper and equitable, voted to deny relief.

3. Response(s) to item(s) not addressed as decisional issue(s): NONE

PART VII - BOARD ACTION
SECTION A - Conclusions/Decisions/Vote

1.       Board conclusion(s):

         The discharge was:

         ( X )    Proper.
         ( )      Improper as to characterization. Change characterization to                                      .
         ( )      Improper as to reason. Change reason to                         under                       .

         ( X )    Equitable.
         ( )      Inequitable as to characterization. Change characterization to                                .
         ( )      Inequitable as to reason. Change reason to
                  under                                  .
         ( )      Both proper and equitable, but characterization/reason for separation cited was an administrative/clerical error and should be changed to                    under                          .

2. Voting record: Change No Change
         Reason 0 5
Characterization 0 5

         The names and votes of the members of the Board are recorded in Part IX of this document and can be obtained by writing to the address below. The request must contain the CASE NO. located in the upper right corner of this document.

Department of the Army Review Boards Agency
ATTN: Promulgation Team
1941 Jefferson Davis Highway, 2nd Floor
Arlington, VA 22202-4508

3. Minority views: NONE

PART VII - BOARD ACTION
SECTION B - Verification and Authentication

Case report reviewed and verified


Ms. McKim-Spilker
Case Reviewing Official

PART VIII - DIRECTIVE/CERTIFICATION
SECTION A - DIRECTIVE

NONE

SECTION B - CERTIFICATION

Approval Authority:

GERARD W. SCHWARTZ
Colonel, U.S. Army
President, Army Discharge
Review Board

Official:

EARNEST C. SMITH, JR.
Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army
Chief, Secretary Recorder

EXHIBITS:
A - Application for review of discharge          C - Other
B - Material submitted by applicant

INDEX RECORD:

AR Number: 2001052798 INDEX NUMBERS: A9217
Date of Review: 010321 A9439
Character of Service: UD A0100
Date of Discharge: 880804
Authority: AR 635-200 C10
Reason: A7100
Results of Board Action/
Vote/Affirmation: NC 5-0 A

PART IX - VOTING RECORD

Name Reason Characterization
CHANGE NC HON UHC NC UNCHAR

1.      Mbr     X         X

2.      Mbr     X         X

3.      Mbr     X         X

4.      Mbr     X         X

5.      PO     X         X

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