Applicant Name: ?????
Application Receipt Date: 2008/07/08 Prior Review: Prior Review Date: NA
I. Applicant Request: Upgrade Reason Change RE Code Change
Issues: See DD Form 293 and attached documents submitted by the applicant.
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: 930925
Discharge Received: Date: 931102 Chapter: 13 AR: 635-200
Reason: Unsatisfactory Performance RE: SPD: JHJ Unit/Location: HHC, 10th Avn Bde, Fort Drum, NY
Time Lost: None
Article 15s (Charges/Dates/Punishment): 930820, Dereliction of duty (930808) by failing to protect herself from the sun, which caused severe sunburns, written reprimand, Summarized Article 15.
930906, Disobeying a lawful order from a noncommissioned officer X 2 on or about (930830), reduction to E2, 14 days extra duty, and forfeiture of $214.00 (suspended), (CG).
Courts-Martial (Charges/Dates/Punishment): None
Counseling Records Available: Yes No
IV. Soldiers Overall Record
Age at current enlistment: 22
Current ENL Date: 911106 Current ENL Term: 04 Years ?????
Current ENL Service: 01 Yrs, 11Mos, 27Days ?????
Total Service: 01 Yrs, 11Mos, 27Days ?????
Previous Discharges: None
Highest Grade: E3 Performance Ratings Available: Yes No
MOS: 63B10/Light Wheel Vehicle Mechanic GT: 94 EDU: HS Grad Overseas: Somalia Combat: None
Decorations/Awards: ASR, NDSM
V. Post-Discharge Activity
City, State: Fostoria, OH
Post Service Accomplishments: The applicant states that she has obtained two degrees one in Law Enforcement and the other in Corrections.
VI. Facts, Circumstances, and Legal Basis for Separation
a. Facts and Circumstances:
The evidence of record shows that on 25 September 1993, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 13, AR 635-200, by reason of unsatisfactory performance for receiving Articles 15's for dereliction of duty and disobeying an noncommissioned officer X 2; and for having been counseled for being out of uniform, leaving her place of duty, failing to secure government property, and disobeying other lawful orders, with a general, under honorable conditions discharge. She was advised of her rights. The applicant consulted with legal counsel, was advised of the impact of the discharge action, and submitted a statement in her own behalf. The unit commander subsequently recommended separation from the service and waiver of further rehabilitative efforts. On 28 September 1993, the separation authority waived further rehabilitative efforts and directed that the applicant be discharged with a general, under honorable conditions discharge.
b. Legal Basis for Separation:
Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Chapter 13 contains the policy and outlines the procedures for separating individuals for unsatisfactory performance, and provides, in pertinent part, that commanders will separate a member under this chapter when, in the commander's judgment, the member will not develop sufficiently to participate satisfactorily in further training and/or become a satisfactory Soldier. Army policy states that a general discharge, under honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate, but an honorable discharge may be granted in meritorious cases.
c. Response to Issues, Recommendation and Rationale:
After a careful review of all the applicants military records during the period of enlistment under review, the issues and documents she submitted, the analyst found no mitigating factors that would merit an upgrade of the applicant's discharge. There was a full consideration of all faithful and honorable service as well as the incidents of unsatisfactory performance. The analyst determined that the applicants discharge was appropriate because the quality of her service was not consistent with the Armys standards for acceptable personal conduct and performance of duty by military personnel. By her unsatisfactory performance, the applicant diminished the quality of her service below that meriting a fully honorable characterization of service. Furthermore, the analyst noted the applicant's issue and acknowledges her successful transition to civilian life and noted the many accomplishments outlined with the application. However, in review of the applicants entire service record, the analyst found that these accomplishments did not overcome the reason for discharge and characterization of service granted. Further, the Board does not grant relief solely for the purpose of gaining employment or enhancing employment opportunities. Additionally, the record does not support the applicants contention, and no evidence to support it has been submitted by the applicant, that the discharge was the result of any medical condition. In view of the foregoing the analyst determined that the characterization of service and reason for discharge 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 April 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 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)
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 AR20080011023
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