Application Receipt Date: 060511
Prior Review Prior Review Date: None
I. Applicant Request
Request: Upgrade Reason Change RE Code Change
Issues: See DD Form 293
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: 991029
Discharge Received: Date: 991111
Chapter: 10 AR: 635-200
Reason: In Lieu of Trial by Court-Martial
RE: SPD: KFS
Unit/Location: HQ & HQ Company, 66th Military Intelligence Group, APO, AE 09175
Time Lost: None
Article 15s (Charges/Dates/Punishment): 990326, Violated a lawful general regulation by wrongfully viewing pornographic material on a Government Communications System (990314), dereliction of duty, in that you by culpable inefficiency, operated a government vehicle without a proper dispatch, from about (990301 to 990311), and dereliction of duty, in that you by culpable inefficiency failed to park your assigned government vehicle in the non-tactical vehicle parking lot, while it was not in use for official business (990212), (Company Grade);
The suspension of the punishment of forfeiture of $300.00 pay per month for one month imposed on 990326 was vacated, effective (990409) based on the applicant violating a lawful general regulation by wrongfully using government equipment for other than official business (990402)
Court-Martials (Charges/Dates/Punishment): None
Counseling Records Available: Yes No
IV. Soldiers Overall Record
DOB: 711125
Current ENL Date: Reenl/980616 Current ENL Term: 6 Years ?????
Current ENL Service: 1 Yrs, 4 Mos, 26 Days ?????
Total Service: 5 Yrs, 6 Mos, 21 Days ?????
Previous Discharges: RA-940421-980615/HD
Highest Grade: E5
Performance Ratings Available: Yes No
MOS: 46Q10 Journalist GT: 124 EDU: 14 Years Overseas: Germany Combat: None
Decorations/Awards: AAM (2), GCMDL, NDSM, NCOPDR, ASR
V. Post-Discharge Activity
Home of Record:
Current Address:
Post Service Accomplishments: None Listed
VI. Facts, Circumstances, and Legal Basis for Separation
a. Facts and Circumstances:
The evidence of record shows that on 8 June 1999, the applicant was charged with intent to defraud, wrongfully obtain from the US Government personal telephone services, of a value of about $2692.20 between (981223-990323), wrongfully appropriate a US Government motor vehicle, of a value of about $100.00 (990402), disobeyed a lawful order from a CPT (990402), and wrongfully used a US Government vehicle to make personal errands to the Post Exchange (990402). On 29 October 1999, 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 veterans 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 1 November 1999, 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 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.
c. Response to Issues, Recommendation and Rationale:
After a careful review of all the applicants military records, and the issue he submitted, the analyst found no mitigating factors that would merit an upgrade of the applicant's discharge. 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 applicant consulted with defense counsel, and voluntarily in writing, requested separation from the Army in lieu of trial by court-martial. In doing so, the applicant admitted guilt to the stipulated or lesser-included offenses under the UCMJ. The analyst noted that all the requirements of law and regulation were met and the rights of the applicant were fully protected throughout the separation process. It is 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. Furthermore, eligibility for veteran's benefits to include educational benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill does not fall within the purview of the Army Discharge Review Board. Accordingly, the applicant should contact a local office of the Department of Veterans Affairs for further assistance. Therefore, the reason for discharge and the characterization of service remains both proper and equitable.
VII. Summary of Army Discharge Review Board Hearing
Type of Hearing: Date: 18 April 2007
Location: Chicago, IL
Did the Applicant Testify? Yes No
Counsel: None
Witnesses/Observers: None
Exhibits Submitted: None
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 applicants record of service during the period of enlistment under review, hearing his testimony and considering the analysts recommendation and rationale, the Board determined that the discharge is now inequitable. The Board does not condone the applicants misconduct; however, determined that the overall length and quality of the applicants service, the nature of the offense, his post service accomplishments, and the time that has elapsed since his discharge, mitigated the discrediting entries in his service record. Accordingly, the Board voted to grant relief in the form of an upgrade of the characterization of service to fully honorable and a change to the narrative reason for separation to Secretarial Authority. This action entails a restoration of grade to SGT/E-5.
Case report reviewed and verified by: Mr. Ron Williams, Examiner
X. Board Action Directed
No Change
Issue a new DD Form 214
Change Characterization to:
Change Reason to: Secretarial Authority under Chapter 5, AR 635-200
Other: None
RE Code:
Grade Restoration: No Yes Grade: SGT/E-5
XI. Certification Signature and Date
Approval Authority:
MARK E. COLLINS
Colonel, U.S. Army
President, Army Discharge Review Board
Official:
MARY E. SHAW DATE: 4 May 2007
Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army
Chief, Secretary Recorder
ARMY DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD - CASE REPORT AND DIRECTIVE
Case Number AR20060006793
Applicant Name: Mr.
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