Applicant Name:  ?????

Application Receipt Date: 2008/05/30	Prior Review:     Prior Review Date: NA     

I.  Applicant Request:  Upgrade     Reason Change     RE Code Change    

Issues: The applicant states, in effect, that at the time of his discharge, he was young. He has learned from the past experiences and he is trying to turn his life around for the best. He is trying to obtain employment as a fireman or a police officer. 

II.  Were Proper Discharge and Separation Authority procedures followed?	     
Tender Offer:   NA

See Attachments:  Legal     Medical     Minority Opinion     Exhibits 

III.  Discharge Under Review
Unit CDR Recommended Discharge: 	   Date: 020418
Discharge Received: 			   Date: 020506   Chapter: 14-12b       AR: 635-200
Reason: Misconduct	   RE:     SPD: JKA   Unit/Location: A Company, 52nd Engineer Battalion, Fort Carson, CO 80913 

Time Lost: None

Article 15s (Charges/Dates/Punishment): 020206. Failed to go to his appointed place of duty x 2, (020205); (020206); extra duty and restriction for 14 days (Summarized)

The suspension of the punishment of forfeiture of $325.00 pay imposed on (010914) was vacated, effective (011022) based on the applicant's offense of failing to go to his appointed place of duty (011003)

010914, Failed to go to his appointed place of duty x 6, (010824); (010629); (010614); (010523); (010521); (010504); reduction to Private First Class (E-3); forfeiture of $325.00, suspended, to be automatically remitted if not vacated before (020314); extra duty and restriction for 14 days (CG) 

010108, Failed to go to his appointed place of duty x 5, (000621); (000801); (000828); (001227); (001229); extra duty and restriction for 14 days (Summarized) 

011026, As a result of wrongful previous overindulgence in intoxicating liquor or drugs, incapacitated for the proper performance of his duties (011018); reduction to Private (E-2); forfeiture of $300.00 pay, suspended, to be automatically remitted on (020426) if not sooner vacated, (FG)

Courts-Martial (Charges/Dates/Punishment): None

Counseling Records Available: Yes    No 

IV.  Soldier’s Overall Record
Age at current enlistment:  23
Current ENL Date: Reenl/991208    Current ENL Term: 3 Years  ?????
Current ENL Service: 	2 Yrs, 4 Mos, 29 Days ?????
Total Service:  		5 Yrs, 5 Mos, 24 Days ?????
Previous Discharges: 	RA 961113-991207/HD
Highest Grade: E-4		Performance Ratings Available: Yes    No 
MOS: 51B10 Carpenter/Masonry Spec   GT: 87   EDU: GED Certif   Overseas: Alaska (991208-000403   Combat: None
Decorations/Awards: AAM, GCMDL, ASR, OSR

V.  Post-Discharge Activity
City, State:  ?????
Post Service Accomplishments: None Listed

VI.  Facts, Circumstances, and Legal Basis for Separation

       a.  Facts and Circumstances:
       Evidence of record shows that on 17 April 2002, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 14, AR 635-200, by reason of a pattern of misconduct in that he failed to go to his appointed place of duty x 15; (020206); (020205); (011210); (011003); (010824); (010629); (010614); (010523); (010521); (010504); (001229); (001227); (000828); (000801); (000621); disrespectful to a SGT (020131); unlawfully struck another Soldier (020125); was found drunk on duty (011018); and was detained for compulsory insurance failure to appear, with a general, under honorable conditions discharge.  He was advised of his rights.  The applicant consulted with 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.  On 29 April 2002, 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 the entire applicant’s military records, and the issue submitted with the application, 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 the applicant's service was not consistent with the Army's standards for acceptable personal conduct and performance of duty by military personnel.  By the misconduct, the applicant diminished the quality of 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.  Furthermore, the analyst noted the applicant's issue and found that the applicant met entrance qualification standards to include age.  The analyst further found no evidence that the applicant was any less mature than other soldiers of the same age who successfully completed military service.  Additionally, the Board does not grant relief solely for the purpose of gaining employment or enhancing employment opportunities.  In view of the foregoing, 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: 11 March 2009         Location: Washington, DC

Did the Applicant Testify?  Yes     No  

Counsel: NA

Witnesses/Observers: NA 

Exhibits Submitted: NA

VIII.  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.  
        
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)
								         EDGAR J. YANGER			 
								         Colonel, U.S. Army
X.  Board Action Directed					         President, Army Discharge Review Board
Issue a new DD Form 214  					
Change Characterization to: 			         
Change Reason to: NA
Other: NA										
RE Code: 
Grade Restoration:   No   Yes   Grade: NA
ARMY DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD - CASE REPORT AND DIRECTIVE

Case Number AR20080008793
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