Application Receipt Date: 060710	

Prior Review    Prior Review Date: None

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

Issues: See applicant's attached DD Form and supporting 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: 050524
Discharge Received:     Date: 050831   
Chapter: 5-13    AR: 635-200
Reason: Personality Disorder
RE:     SPD: JFX
Unit/Location: Headquarters and Headquarters Company, US Army, NATO Regional Command South, FPO AE 

Time Lost: None

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

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

Counseling Records Available: Yes    No 

IV.  Soldier’s Overall Record
DOB:  820208  
Current ENL Date: 030529    Current ENL Term: 04 Years  (Applicant extended his enlistment 8 months on 041026, changing his ETS date to 080128)
Current ENL Service: 02 Yrs, 03Mos, 02Days ?????
Total Service:  06 Yrs, 04Mos, 23Days ?????
Previous Discharges: ARNG-990409-030528/HD
Highest Grade: E4
Performance Ratings Available: Yes    No 
MOS: 25L10 (Cable Systems Installer)   GT: 109   EDU: HS Grad   Overseas: Germany   Combat: None
Decorations/Awards: NDSM, GWOTSM, 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:
      Evidence of record shows that on 11 May 2005, the applicant was diagnosed by competent medical authority with a disorder of Axis I:  None, Axis II:  personality disorder, not otherwise specified, with obsessive-compulsive, narcissistic and antisocial features, and Axis III:  None.  On 24 May 2005, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 5, AR 635-200, by reason of personality disorder, not other wise specified (unsuitable for continued military service), with an honorable discharge.  He was advised of his rights.  The applicant consulted with legal counsel and was advised of the impact of the discharge action, and did not submit a statement in his own behalf.  The unit commander subsequently recommended separation from the service and waiver of further rehabilitative efforts.  The intermediate commander reviewed the proposed discharge action and recommended approval of the separation action with an honorable discharge.  On 22 July 2005, the separation authority waived further rehabilitative efforts and directed that the applicant be discharged with a characterization of service of honorable. 

      b.  Legal Basis for Separation:  
      Army Regulation 635-200 provides the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.  Paragraph 5-13 provides that a Soldier may be separated for personality disorder, not amounting to disability under Army Regulation 635-40, that interferes with assignment to or performance of duty.  The regulation requires that the condition is a deeply ingrained maladaptive pattern of behavior of long duration that interferes with the Soldier's ability to perform duty.  The regulation also directs that: commanders will not take action prescribed in this chapter in lieu of disciplinary action; requires that the diagnosis concludes the disorder is so severe that the Soldier’s ability to function in the military environment is significantly impaired; and states that separation for personality disorder is not appropriate when separation is warranted under chapter 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, or 15; Army Regulation 604-10 or Army Regulation 635-40.  Army policy requires the award of a fully honorable discharge in such case.

      c.  Response to Issues, Recommendation and Rationale:  
      After a careful review of all the applicant’s military records for the period of enlistment under review, the issue and documents he submitted, the analyst recommend that relief be denied in this case.  The evidence of record shows that the applicant was evaluated by competent medical authority and diagnosed with an personality disorder.  The unit commander subsequently recommended separation under provisions of Chapter 5-13, AR 635-200 by reason of a personality disorder with an honorable characterization of service.  The analyst was satisfied that all the requirements of law and regulations were met and the rights of the applicant were fully protected throughout the separation process.  Furthermore, at the time of discharge the applicant was appropriately assigned a narrative reason for separation of personality disorder and a reentry eligibility (RE) code of “3.”  If the applicant desires to reenlist, he should contact the local recruiter to determine his eligibility to reenlist.  Those individuals can best advise a former service member as to the needs of the Army at the time, and are required to process waivers of reentry eligibility (RE) codes.  Therefore, the narrative reason for discharge remains both proper and equitable. 

VII.  Summary of Army Discharge Review Board Hearing 

Type of Hearing: 			Date: 7 May 2007              
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 narrative reason for discharge was both proper and equitable and voted not to change it.





















Case report reviewed and verified by: Eric S. Moore, Examiner									        
X.  Board Action Directed
No Change 
Issue a new DD Form 214  
Change Characterization to:    
Change Reason to: NA
Other: NA
RE Code:  
Grade Restoration:   No   Yes  Grade: NA

XI.  Certification Signature and Date
Approval Authority: 

MARK E. COLLINS
Colonel, U.S. Army
President, Army Discharge Review Board

Official: 


MARY E. SHAW				DATE: 10 May 2007
Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army
Chief, Secretary Recorder
ARMY DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD - CASE REPORT AND DIRECTIVE

Case Number AR20060010975

Applicant Name:         
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