Application Receipt Date: 060623
Prior Review Prior Review Date: None
I. Applicant Request
Request: Upgrade Reason Change RE Code Change
Issues: The applicant stated in essence that he is sorry for what he did and would like another chance to serve with honor.
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: 030806
Discharge Received: Date: 030827
Chapter: 10 AR: 635-200
Reason: In Lieu of Trial by Court-Martial
RE: SPD: KFS
Unit/Location: Company A, 2nd Battalion, 58th Infantry Regiment, Fort Benning GA 31905
Time Lost: AWOL for 923 days from (010104-030715)/The applicant was apprehended by civil authorities and transferred to Fort Knox, KY 40121
Article 15s (Charges/Dates/Punishment): None
Court-Martials (Charges/Dates/Punishment): None
Counseling Records Available: Yes No
IV. Soldiers Overall Record
DOB: 730314
Current ENL Date: 001106 Current ENL Term: 3 Years ?????
Current ENL Service: 0 Yrs, 3 Mos, 10 Days ?????
Total Service: 0 Yrs, 3 Mos, 10 Days The net active service this period on the DD Form 214, item 12c, is incorrect; should be: 3 months and 10 days.
Previous Discharges: None
Highest Grade: E1
Performance Ratings Available: Yes No
MOS: None GT: 99 EDU: GED Overseas: None Combat: None
Decorations/Awards: None
V. Post-Discharge Activity
Home of Record:
Current Address:
Post Service Accomplishments: None were submitted.
VI. Facts, Circumstances, and Legal Basis for Separation
a. Facts and Circumstances:
The evidence of record shows that on 3 February 2001, the applicant was charged with AWOL (010104-030714). On 4 August 2003, 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 recommended approval of an under other than honorable conditions discharge. 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 at any time after the charges are preferred, submit a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court martial. 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 issues he submitted, the analyst recommends to the Board that the applicants request for an upgrade of his characterization of service be denied. 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. 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. The reason for discharge and the characterization of service were both proper and equitable.
VII. Summary of Army Discharge Review Board Hearing
Type of Hearing: Date: 5 February 2007
Location: Washington, D.C.
Did the Applicant Testify? Yes No
Counsel: N/A
Witnesses/Observers: N/A
Exhibits Submitted: N/A
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 and considering the analysts recommendation and rationale, the Board determined that the discharge was both proper and equitable, and voted not to change it.
Case report reviewed and verified by: Mr. John Zangas, Examiner
X. Board Action Directed
No Change
Issue a new DD Form 214
Change Characterization to:
Change Reason to: None
Other: None
RE Code:
Grade Restoration: No Yes Grade: None
XI. Certification Signature and Date
Approval Authority:
ROBERT L. HOUSE
Colonel, U.S. Army
President, Army Discharge Review Board
Official:
MARY E. SHAW DATE: 9 February 2007
Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army
Chief, Secretary Recorder
ARMY DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD - CASE REPORT AND DIRECTIVE
Case Number AR20060008944
Applicant Name: Mr.
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