Applicant Name: ?????
Application Receipt Date: 070925
Prior Review Prior Review Date: None
I. Applicant Request
Request: Upgrade Reason Change RE Code Change
Issues: Applicant did not submit any issues for the board to consider.
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: 020624
Discharge Received: Date: 020911
Chapter: 10 AR: 635-200
Reason: IN Lieu Of Trial By Court-Martial
RE: SPD: KFS
Unit/Location: HHC, 4th CMMC, Fort Hood, TX
Time Lost: AWOL X 2 for 259 days (010731-010902 and 010903-020421)
Article 15s (Charges/Dates/Punishment): 010314, wrongful use of cocaine (001226-010126), reduction to E-2, $584 X1 (susp) 45 days extra duty (FG)
Court-Martials (Charges/Dates/Punishment): NA
Counseling Records Available: Yes No
IV. Soldiers Overall Record
Year/Month: 7808
HOR City, State: El Paso, TX
Current ENL Date: 000811 Current ENL Term: 3 Years ?????
Current ENL Service: 02 Yrs, 01Mos, 00Days ?????
Total Service: 04 Yrs, 04Mos, 05Days ?????
Previous Discharges: RA 970811-000811/HD
Highest Grade: E-3
Performance Ratings Available: Yes No
MOS: 91A10 Automated Logistical Spec GT: 93 EDU: HS Grad Overseas: Korea Combat: None
Decorations/Awards: AAM, NDSM, ASR, OSR,
V. Post-Discharge Activity
Post Service Accomplishments: None Listed
VI. Facts, Circumstances, and Legal Basis for Separation
a. Facts and Circumstances:
The evidence of record shows that on 25 Jone 2002, the applicant was charged with AWOL X 2 (010731-010902 and 010903-020421). The applicant's request for discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial is not contained in the available records. Therefore the analyst assumes government regularity in the discharged process. The file however contains the chain of commands recommendations to the applicant's request for discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial. The applicant's chain of command recommended approval of the Chapter 10 request with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. On 30 July 2002, the separation authority approved the Chapter 10 request 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 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 individuals 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 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 evidence of record indicates that 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. Furthermore, the analyst noted the applicant's issue and determined that the applicant had many legitimate avenues through which to obtain assistance or relief, without committing the misconduct, which led to the separation action under review. 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: 080801
Location: Washington DC
Did the Applicant Testify? Yes No
Counsel: NA
Witnesses/Observers: None
Exhibits Submitted: None
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 0 No change 5 - Character
Change 0 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.
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: 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: 080803
Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army
Chief, Secretary Recorder
ARMY DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD - CASE REPORT AND DIRECTIVE
Case Number AR20070013355
______________________________________________________________________
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