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ARMY | DRB | CY2006 | AR20060014146
Original file (AR20060014146.txt) Auto-classification: Denied
Application Receipt Date: 2006/10/04	

Prior Review    Prior Review Date: None

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

Issues: Discharge is inequitable because in 4 ½ years tested positive once for THC. No other adverse action.

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: 060306
Discharge Received:     Date: 060411   
Chapter: 14-12c    AR:  635-200
Reason: Misconduct (Drug Abuse)
RE:     SPD: JKK
Unit/Location: 488th Quartermaster Company, 142d Corps Support Battalion- Rear Detachment, Warrior Brigade, Fort Polk, LA 71459 

Time Lost: None

Article 15s (Charges/Dates/Punishment): 050901/ Wrongfully use marijuana (050707)(Field Grade)

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

Counseling Records Available: Yes    No 

IV.  Soldier’s Overall Record
DOB:  810812  
Current ENL Date: 040325    Current ENL Term: 3 Years  The DD214 block 12.a  erroneously lists the Date Entered Active Duty this period as 20020214.  The correct entry is 20040325 because the applicant re-enlisted therefore completing his first full term of service with an Honorable discharge.
Current ENL Service:   02  Yrs, 00 Mos,  27 Days The DD214 block 12.c erroneously lists the net active service this period as 00040208.  The correct entry is 00020027 as calculated from the current enlistment date.
Total Service:  04  Yrs,  02 Mos,  08 Days ?????
Previous Discharges: RA 020214-040324 HD 
Highest Grade: E4
Performance Ratings Available: Yes    No 
MOS: 92F10 Petroleum Supply Spec   GT: 93   EDU: HS Grad   Overseas: Korea (020728-030727)   Combat: Iraq (041024-050328)
Decorations/Awards: ASR, AAM (2OLC), OSR, AGCM, NDSM, GWOTEM, GWOTSM, KDSM, HSM, NCOPD, 
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 6 March 2006, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 14, AR 635-200, by reason of misconduct - wrongfully use marijuana (050707), with a recommendation to retain the applicant on active duty.  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 which is included in the applicant's record.  The intermediate commander reviewed the proposed discharge action and recommended approval of the separation action with a general under honorable conditions discharge.  On 11 April 2006, 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 applicant’s military records, and the issue he submitted, the analyst found no mitigating factors that would merit an upgrade of the applicant's discharge.  The applicant’s 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 applicant’s service mitigated the misconduct or poor duty performance.  Therefore, the analyst determined that 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: 28 November 2007              
Location: Washington D.C.

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   1      No change   4     - Character
		 			      Change   0      No change   0     - 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 discharge was both proper and equitable and voted to deny relief.  

Case report reviewed and verified by: Edgar Yanger, 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: ?????

XI.  Certification Signature and Date
Approval Authority: 

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

Official: 


CHRISTINE U. MARTINSON			DATE: 30 November 2007
Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army
Chief, Secretary Recorder
ARMY DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD - CASE REPORT AND DIRECTIVE

Case Number AR20060014146

Applicant Name:  Mr.      
______________________________________________________________________


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