Application Receipt Date: 06/09/15
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: 05/03/16 Discharge: Retained
Discharge Received: Date: 05/07/18
Chapter: 14 AR: 635-200
Reason: Misconduct
RE: SPD: JKK
Unit/Location: 557th Maintenance Co, `3th Corps Support Battalion, FOB Speicher, Iraq APO AE 09393
Time Lost: None
Article 15s (Charges/Dates/Punishment): 05/02/22, Wrongfully use cocaine a scheduled II controlled substance, on or about 04/12/06, Reduction to Private (E1),and extra duty for 45 days (Field Grade)
Court-Martials (Charges/Dates/Punishment): None
Counseling Records Available: Yes No
IV. Soldiers Overall Record
DOB: 79/04/24
Current ENL Date: 04/01/29 Current ENL Term: 3 Years ?????
Current ENL Service: 01 Yrs, 05Mos, 20Days ?????
Total Service: 3 Yrs, 4Mos, 21Days
(Total Prior Service is inaccurate on the DD Form 214, item 12e, should be 1yr, 5mo, 28 days)
Previous Discharges: USAR - 02/02/25 - O2/03/21 NA
ADT - 02/03/22-02/07/29 HD
USAR - 02/07/30 - 04/01/28 NA
Highest Grade: E-4
Performance Ratings Available: Yes No
MOS: 62B10 (Const Equip Repair) GT: 90 EDU: HS Grad Overseas: Southwest Asia Combat: Iraq (04/12/15-05/05/13
Decorations/Awards: GWOTSM, NDSM, ARCIM, ASR
V. Post-Discharge Activity
Home of Record:
Current Address:
Post Service Accomplishments: Applicant states he is enrolled in South West College to become an Emergency Medical Technician
VI. Facts, Circumstances, and Legal Basis for Separation
a. Facts and Circumstances:
The evidence of record shows that on 13 March 2005, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 14, AR 635-200, by reason of misconduct-commision of a serious offense use of cocaine (04/12/06). He was advised of his rights. The applicant consulted with legal counsel, was advised of the impact of the discharge action, and submitted a statement in his own behalf. The unit commander recommended that the applicant be retained on active duty. The intermediate commander reviewed the proposed discharge action and recommended the applicant be retained on active duty. On 19 April 2005, the separation authority waived further rehabilitative efforts and directed that the applicant be discharged with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions
b. Legal Basis for Separation:
Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Chapter 14 establishes policy and prescribes procedures for separating members for misconduct. Specific categories include minor disciplinary infractions, a pattern of misconduct, and commission of a serious offense, to include abuse of illegal drugs, convictions by civil authorities and desertion or absence without leave. Action will be taken to separate a member for misconduct when it is clearly established that rehabilitation is impractical or unlikely to succeed. Army policy states that an under other than honorable conditions discharge is normally considered appropriate, but a general discharge under honorable conditions or an honorable discharge may be granted
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 applicants discharge was appropriate because the quality of his service was not consistent with the Army's standards for acceptable personal conduct and performance of duty by military personnel. By his misconduct, the applicant diminished the quality of his service below that meriting a fully honorable discharge. The applicant provided no independent corroborating evidence demonstrating that either the command's action was erroneous or that the applicants service mitigated the misconduct or poor duty performance. Furthermore, the analyst noted the applicants issue; however, the board does not grant relief solely for the purpose of gaining employment or enhancing employment opportunities. Therefore, the analyst determined the reason for discharge and the characterization of service were both proper and equitable and recommends to the Board to deny relief.
VII. Summary of Army Discharge Review Board Hearing
Type of Hearing: Date: ?????
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 5 - Character
Change ????? No change 5 - 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 to deny relief.
Case report reviewed and verified by: Chuck Busick, 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:
CHRISTINE U. MARTINSON DATE: 2 November 2007
Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army
Chief, Secretary Recorder
ARMY DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD - CASE REPORT AND DIRECTIVE
Case Number AR20060013155
Applicant Name: Mr.
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