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ARMY | DRB | CY2006 | AR20060002392
Original file (AR20060002392.txt) Auto-classification: Approved
Application Receipt Date: 060214	

Prior Review    Prior Review Date: None

I.  Applicant Request
Request:  Upgrade     Reason Change     RE Code Change    

Issues: See DD Form 293 and attached documents.

II.  Were Proper Discharge and Separation Authority procedures followed?  
Yes    No        Tender Offer:   ?????

See Attachments:  Legal     Medical     Minority Opinion     Exhibits 

III.  Original Character of Discharge
Unit CDR Recommended Discharge:    Date: 970729
Discharge Received:     Date: 970903   
Chapter: 10    AR: 635-200
Reason: In Lieu Of Trial By Court-Martial 
RE:     SPD: KFS
Unit/Location: 115th Field Hospital Fort Polk, LA 71459 

Time Lost: AWOL-34 days (970501-970603) surrendered to military authorities at Fort Knox, KY on 4 June 1997.

Article 15s (Charges/Dates/Punishment): None

Court-Martials (Charges/Dates/Punishment): None

Counseling Records Available: Yes    No 

IV.  Soldier’s Overall Record
DOB:  621006  
Current ENL Date: 970424    Current ENL Term: 3 Years  item 12a on DD Form 214, date entered active duty is incorrect, should read 970424, see orders and enlistment contract. 
Current ENL Service: 00 Yrs, 03 Mos, 05 Days applicant placed on excess leave for 90 days (970606-970903)
Total Service:  16  Yrs, 10 Mos, 05 Days 

Previous Discharges: USAF-800819-840818/HD
                                      USAFR-8408129-870126/NA
                                      RA-870127-900125/HD
                                      ARNG-900126-951006/GD

Highest Grade: E3
Performance Ratings Available: Yes    No 
MOS: 91D10 Operating Room Spec   GT: NIF   EDU: 13 Years   Overseas: None   Combat: None
Decorations/Awards: AGCM, NDSM, ASR, OSR, AFGCM, AFOSR, AFTRBN 
V.  Post-Discharge Activity
Home of Record: 
Current Address: 
Post Service Accomplishments: The applicant is currently serving as the Deployment/Mobilization, NEO, Emergency Evacuation and Family Readiness specialist in the Republic of South Korea.

VI.  Facts, Circumstances, and Legal Basis for Separation

      a.  Facts and Circumstances:
      The evidence of record shows that on 5 June 1997, the applicant was charged with AWOL (970501-970603).  On 5 June 1997, the applicant consulted with legal counsel and voluntarily requested, in writing, discharge under the provisions of Chapter 10, 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 submitted a statement in his own behalf.  The unit commander recommended approval of an under other than honorable conditions discharge.  On 7 August 1997, 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.  Legal Basis for Separation:  
Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.  Chapter 10 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 request 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 under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. 
      

      c.  Response to Issues, Recommendation and Rationale:  
      After a careful review of all the applicant’s military records during the period of enlistment under review, the issue and documents he submitted, the analyst recommends that the applicant’s characterization of service be upgraded to general, under honorable conditions.  This recommendation was made after full consideration of his faithful and honorable service, as well as his record of misconduct.  The evidence in this case supports a conclusion that the applicant’s characterization of service was too harsh, and as a result it is now inequitable.  While the applicant's misconduct is not condoned, the analyst found that the overall length and quality of the applicant's service  and his post service accomplishments mitigated the discrediting entry in his service record.  However, the reason for discharge remains both proper and equitable.  This action entails a restoration of grade to PFC/E3.    

VII.  Summary of Army Discharge Review Board Hearing 

Type of Hearing: 			Date: 070117              
Location: Washington, DC

Did the Applicant Testify?  Yes     No  

Counsel: NA

Witnesses/Observers: NA 

Exhibits Submitted: NA




VIII.  Board Decision
The discharge was:			Proper	 	Improper	
				                 	Equitable	 	Inequitable	

The characterization of service was:   Proper	 	Improper	
				                 	Equitable	 	Inequitable	

The narrative reasons were: 	       	Equitable	 	Inequitable	

DRB voting record:  		      	Change     No change    (Character)
		 			       	Change     No change    (Reason)
					      (Board member names available upon request)

IX.  Board Discussion, Determination, and Recommendation
After carefully examining the applicant’s record of service during the period of enlistment under review and considering the analyst’s recommendation and rationale, the Board determined that the characterization of service was too harsh and as result it is now inequitable.  The Board found that the overall length and quality of the applicant's service; the time that has elasped since his discharge and his post service accomplishments mitigated the discrediting entry in his service record.  Accordingly, the Board voted to grant relief in the form of an upgrade of the characterization of service to general, under honorable conditions.  However, the Board determined that the reason for discharge was both proper and equitable and voted not to change it.  This action entails a restoration of grade to PFC/E3.  













 

Case report reviewed and verified by: Mr. Kenneth McFarley, Examiner									        
X.  Board Action Directed
No Change 
Issue a new DD Form 214  
Change Characterization to:    
Change Reason to: None
Other: NA
RE Code:  
Grade Restoration:   No   Yes  Grade: PFC/E3

XI.  Certification Signature and Date
Approval Authority: 

ROBERT L. HOUSE
Colonel, U.S. Army
President, Army Discharge Review Board

Official: 


MARY E. SHAW				DATE: 070119
Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army
Chief, Secretary Recorder
ARMY DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD - CASE REPORT AND DIRECTIVE

Case Number AR20060002392

Applicant Name:  Mr.       
______________________________________________________________________


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