Applicant Name:
Application Receipt Date: 2007/10/25 Prior Review: Prior Review Date: NA
I. Applicant Request: Upgrade Reason Change RE Code Change
Issues: See DD Form 293 and enclosed documents submitted by the Applicant.
II. Were Proper Discharge and Separation Authority procedures followed?
Tender Offer: None
See Attachments: Legal Medical Minority Opinion Exhibits
III. Discharge Under Review
Unit CDR Recommended Discharge: Date: 030730
Discharge Received: Date: 030902 Chapter: 14 AR: 635-200
Reason: Misconduct RE: SPD: JKK Unit/Location: C Co, 2-5 IN, Schofield Bks, HI
Time Lost: None
Article 15s (Charges/Dates/Punishment): 030603, wrongful use of amphetamines and methamphetamines (030503-030512), reduction to E-4, forfeiture of $875 x 2, 45 days extra duty (FG)
Courts-Martial (Charges/Dates/Punishment): None
Counseling Records Available: Yes No
IV. Soldiers Overall Record
Age at current enlistment: 22
Current ENL Date: 011127 Current ENL Term: 4 Years ?????
Current ENL Service: 01 Yrs, 09Mos, 06Days ?????
Total Service: 04 Yrs, 09Mos, 28Days ?????
Previous Discharges: RA 981105-001121/HD
RA 001122-011126/HD
Highest Grade: E-5 Performance Ratings Available: Yes No
MOS: 11B10/Infantryman GT: 88 EDU: HS Grad Overseas: Hawaii Combat: None
Decorations/Awards: ARCOM, AAM-4, NM, NDSM, ASR, OSR, KOSOVO CM, EIB
V. Post-Discharge Activity
City, State: Clarksville, TN
Post Service Accomplishments: None listed
VI. Facts, Circumstances, and Legal Basis for Separation
a. Facts and Circumstances:
The evidence of record shows that on 30 July 2003, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 14, AR 635-200, by reason of misconductfor wrongful use of amphetamines and methamphetamines (030503-030512), with a general under honorable conditions discharge. He was advised of his rights. The applicant declined legal counsel, 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 a general under honorable conditions discharge. 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, however, a general under honorable conditions or an honorable discharge may be granted.
c. Response to Issues, Recommendation and Rationale:
After carefully examining the applicants record of service during the period of enlistment under review and the issue and independent evidence he submitted, the analyst determined that the discharge was both proper and equitable. The applicant, by violating the Army's policy not to possess or use illegal drugs, compromised the special trust and confidence placed in a non-commissioned officer (NCO). The applicant, as a NCO, had the duty to support and abide by the Army's drug policies. By abusing illegal drugs, the applicant knowingly risked a military career and his misconduct diminished the quality of service below that meriting a fully honorable discharge. Furthermore, at the time of discharge the applicant was appropriately assigned a reentry eligibility (RE) code of 4. An RE code of 4 can not be waived and the applicant is no longer eligible for reenlistment. 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: 10 September 2008 Location: Washington, D.C.
Did the Applicant Testify? Yes No
Counsel: NA
Witnesses/Observers: NA
Exhibits Submitted: NA
VIII. 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.
IX. Board Decision XI. Certification Signature
Board Vote: Approval Authority:
Character - Change 0 No change 5
Reason - Change 0 No change 5
(Board member names available upon request)
MARK E. COLLINS
Issue a new DD Form 214 Colonel, U.S. Army
Change Characterization to: President, Army Discharge Review Board
Change Reason to:
Other: NA
RE Code:
Grade Restoration: No Yes Grade: NA
ARMY DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD - CASE REPORT AND DIRECTIVE
Case Number AR20070015160
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