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): 950606
3. Authority for separation:
a. Regulation: Chapter 10, AR 635-200
b. Reason: In Lieu of Trial by Court-Martial
4. Prior review(s): Records/990901
PART III - SERVICE HISTORY
SECTION A - Period of Service Under Review
1. Service data: 2. Awards and decorations:
NDSM
a. Period entered for: 3 Years (1 month-ext.) ASR
b. Entry date: 940128 (940510)
c. Age: 20 Years DOB: 730706
d. Educational level: GED
e. Aptitude area score:
GT: 101 3. Highest grade achieved:
f. Length of Service: E4
1 Year(s) 4 Month(s) 9 Day(s)
4. Performance evaluations:
NONE
PART III - SERVICE HISTORY
SECTION A - Period of Service Under Review - Continued
5. Periods of unauthorized absence: NONE
Status Inclusive dates
AWOL
Mil conf
Civil conf
Other
6. Nonjudicial punishment: NONE
Date Offense(s)
7. Court-Martial data: NONE
a. SCM:
Date Offense(s)
b. SPCM:
Date Offense(s)
c. GCM:
Date Offense(s)
8. Remarks: The applicant has an approved Bar to Reenlistment dated (950425) and a Military Police Report in file, dated (950116).
SECTION B - Prior Service Data
Other discharge(s):
Service From To Type Discharge
ARNGUS 910822 920101 NA
ADT 920102 920702 Honorable
ARNGUS 920703 940127 Honorable
PART IV - PREHEARING REVIEW
SECTION A-ANALYSTS ASSESSMENT
l. Facts and Circumstances:
a. The evidence of record shows that on 2 February 1995, the applicant was charged with wrongfully using marijuana between (940200 and 941200); wrongfully allowing a PV2 to operate a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Also, on 18 April 1995, additional charges were placed against the applicant for failing to go to his appointed place of duty, two specifications; (950228); (950303) and operating a passenger car while drunk and in a reckless manner (950116). On 28 April 1995, 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 veterans benefits. The applicant did not submit a statement in his own behalf. The unit commander and intermediate commanders recommended approval with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. On 8 May 1995, 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. On 6 June 1995, the applicant was discharged. At the time of discharge, the applicant had completed 1 year, 4 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 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.
SECTION B-APPLICANTS SUBMISSIONS
1. Issue(s) of propriety and/or equity submitted by applicant or counsel.
As stated on applicants DD Form 293.
2. Exhibit(s) submitted:
A-1: DD Form 293, dated 020204.
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:
( ) Records review ( X ) Hearing
b. Type Held:
( )Records review ( X ) Hearing
( ) Tender Offer
c. Review/hearing location and date: HE/Tampa, FL on 18 March 2002.
Board date: Washington, DC on 1 April 2002.
d. Appearance by:
Applicant ( X ) Yes ( ) No
Counsel ( X ) Yes ( ) No
e. Applicant testified: ( X ) Yes ( ) No
f. Counsel presentation: ( X ) Yes ( ) No
g. Witness(es) testified: ( ) Yes ( X ) No
2. Exhibit(s) submitted at hearing: twelve (12) additional documents.
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) and (2) The issues are rejected. The Board carefully examined the applicants record of service during the period of enlistment under review and heard his testimony. There was a full consideration of all faithful and honorable service as well as 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, 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. Additionally, changes to reentry eligibility (also known as the reenlistment) (RE) codes do not fall within the purview of this Board. The applicant may apply to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records regarding this matter. An application for that Board is enclosed. 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 1 4
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
MR. RON WILLIAMS
Case Reviewing Official
PART VIII - DIRECTIVE/CERTIFICATION
SECTION A - DIRECTIVE
NONE
SECTION B - CERTIFICATION
Approval Authority:
SPURGEON A. MOORE
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: 2002068691 INDEX NUMBERS: A9219
Date of Review: 020402 A9217
Character of Service: UD A0100
Date of Discharge: 950606
Authority: AR 635-200 C10
Reason: A7000
Results of Board Action/
Vote/Affirmation: NC 4-1 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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