Applicant Name:  ?????

Application Receipt Date: 2008/09/05	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: 960722
Discharge Received: 			   Date: 960822   Chapter: 15-3b       AR: 635-200
Reason: Homosexual Admission	   RE:     SPD: JRB   Unit/Location: 257th Medical Co, Fort Bragg, NC 

Time Lost: None

Article 15s (Charges/Dates/Punishment): None

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

Counseling Records Available: Yes    No 

IV.  Soldier’s Overall Record
Age at current enlistment:  21
Current ENL Date: 940503    Current ENL Term: 6 Years  ?????
Current ENL Service: 	02 Yrs, 03Mos, 20Days ?????
Total Service:  		03 Yrs, 08Mos, 06Days ?????
Previous Discharges: 	ARNG-921217-980303/NA
                                       ADT-980304-940324/HD
                                       ARNG-940325-940502/HD
Highest Grade: E-4		Performance Ratings Available: Yes    No 
MOS: 91E10 X2 Dental Spec   GT: 111   EDU: HS Grad   Overseas: None   Combat: None
Decorations/Awards: AAM, NDSM, ASR

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

VI.  Facts, Circumstances, and Legal Basis for Separation

       a.  Facts and Circumstances:
       The evidence of record shows that on 18 June 1996, the applicant admitted in a sworn statement to the command that he was a homosexual, had the propensity to engage in homosexual acts and intended to practice homosexual acts in the future and and requested discharge from the Army in accordance with Chapter 15, Paragraph 15-3b, AR 635-200.  Further, the applicant indicated that he understood he could not perform any homosexual acts while still in the military.  On 22 July 1996, the unit commander (LTC, DE, Commanding) notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 15, AR 635-200, by reason of homosexual admission with an honorable discharge.  He was advised of his rights.  The applicant waived legal counsel, was advised of the impact of the discharge action, volontarily waived consideration of his case by an administrative separation board contingent upon him receiving a characterization of service of no less favorable than honorable, 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.  On 30 July 1996, the separation authority approved the conditional waiver request, waived further rehabilitative efforts and directed that the applicant be discharged with a characterization of service of honorable.

       b.  Legal Basis for Separation:  
       Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.  Chapter 15 of that regulation states that active homosexuality is incompatible with military service and provides, in pertinent part, for the separation of members who actively engage in homosexual conduct or who, by their statements, demonstrate a tendency to engage in homosexual conduct.  Army regulation states that when the sole basis for separation is homosexuality, a discharge under other than honorable conditions may be issued only if such characterization is warranted in accordance with chapter 3, section III, and if there is a finding that during the current term of service the Soldier attempted, solicited, or committed a homosexual act by using force, coercion or intimidation; with a person under 16 years of age; with a subordinate in circumstances that violate customary military superior subordinate relationships; openly in public view; for compensation; aboard a military vessel or aircraft; or in another location subject to military control if the conduct had, or was likely to have had, an adverse impact on discipline, good order, or morale due to the close proximity of other Soldiers of the Armed Forces.  In all other cases, the type of discharge will reflect the character of the Soldier’s overall record of service.

       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 issues and documents he submitted, the analyst found no mitigating factors that would merit a change to the narrative reason for discharge.  The analyst noted that the applicant admitted to his unit commander on 21 June 2007, in a written statement that he has the natural propensity to engage in sexual activity with members of the same sex.  The unit commander appropriately initiated discharge proceedings under the provisions of Chapter 15, AR 635-200.  Furthermore, the analyst noted the applicant's issue; however, the narrative reason for separation is governed by specific directives.  The applicant was discharged under the provisions of paragraph 15, AR 635-200.  The narrative reason specified by Army Regulations for a discharge under this paragraph is "Homosexual Admission" and the separation code is "JRB."  Army Regulation 635-5, Separation Documents, governs preparation of the DD Form 214 and dictates that entry of the narrative reason for separation, entered in block 28 and separation code, entered in block 26 of the form, will be entered exactly as listed in tables 2-2 or 2-3 of AR 635-5-1, Separation Program Designator (SPD) Codes.  The regulation further stipulates that no deviation is authorized.  There is no provision for any other reason to be entered under this regulation.  Further, 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.  In view of the foregoing, the analyst determined that the narrative reason for discharge and the reentry eligibility (RE) code 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: 8 July 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 narrative reason for discharge and the reentry eligibility (RE) code were both proper and equitable and voted to deny relief. 
 

        
IX.  Board Decision						
	XI.  Certification Signature
Board Vote:  							          Approval Authority:	
Character - Change 0    No change 0
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: No Change
Other: NA										
RE Code: 
Grade Restoration:   No   Yes   Grade: None
ARMY DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD - CASE REPORT AND DIRECTIVE

Case Number AR20080013733
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