Application Receipt Date: 070308
Prior Review Prior Review Date: None
I. Applicant Request
Request: Upgrade Reason Change RE Code Change
Issues: See DD Form 293 and attached 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: NIF
Discharge Received: Date: 940303
Chapter: 10 AR: 635-200
Reason: In Lieu Of Trial By Court-Martial
RE: SPD: KFS
Unit/Location: HHB, 1st Battalion, 15th Field Artillery, Fort Riley, KS
66442
Time Lost: AWOL-89 days, from (930907-931205), surrendered to military
authorities at Nellis AFB, NV on (931206), and transferred to Fort Sill,
OK.
Article 15s (Charges/Dates/Punishment): The unit commander mentions in the
applicant's Bar To Reenlistment that he received an Article 15 for failure
to repair, dated (921120), however, that document is not in the file.
Court-Martials (Charges/Dates/Punishment): None
Counseling Records Available: Yes No
IV. Soldier’s Overall Record
DOB: 680902
Current ENL Date: 920320 Current ENL Term: 4 Years The applicant was
placed on excess leave for 81 days, from (931213-940303).
Current ENL Service: 01 Yrs, 08 Mos, 15 Days
Total Service: 01 Yrs, 08 Mos, 15 Days
Previous Discharges: None
Highest Grade: E2
Performance Ratings Available: Yes No
MOS: 13C10 Tac Fire Operations Spec GT: 100 EDU: 13 Years Overseas:
None Combat: None
Decorations/Awards: NDSM, ASR
V. Post-Discharge Activity
Home of Record: Las Vegas, NV 89108
Current Address: 6600 Scott Lane (Apt 4)
Hanover Park IL 60133
Post Service Accomplishments: None Listed
VI. Facts, Circumstances, and Legal Basis for Separation
a. Facts and Circumstances:
The evidence of record shows that on 10 December 1993, the applicant
was charged with AWOL from (930907-931205). On 13 December 1993, 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 veteran’s 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 10 February 1994, the separation
authority approved the discharge with an under other than honorable
conditions discharge.
A Bar To Reenlistment was approved on 18 February 1993.
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 individual’s 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 applicant’s military records during
the period of enlistment under review, the issue and documents 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. Therefore, the analyst determined that 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: 22 August 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 1 No change 4 - Character
Change 0 No change 5 - 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, voted to deny relief.
Case report reviewed and verified by: Mr. Kenneth McFarley, Examiner
X. Board Action Directed
No Change
Issue a new DD Form 214
Change Characterization to:
Change Reason to: None
Other: NA
RE Code:
Grade Restoration: No Yes Grade: None
XI. Certification Signature and Date
Approval Authority:
MARK E. COLLINS
Colonel, U.S. Army
President, Army Discharge Review Board
Official:
CHRISTINE U. MARTINSON DATE: 11 September 2007
Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army
Chief, Secretary Recorder
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