Applicant Name: ?????
Application Receipt Date: 2008/09/15 Prior Review: Prior Review Date: NA
I. Applicant Request: Upgrade Reason Change RE Code Change
Issues: See DD Form 293 and supporting 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: 050627
Discharge Received: Date: 050726 Chapter: 14-12c(2) AR: 635-200
Reason: Misconduct RE: SPD: JKK Unit/Location: HHC, 2-27 IN Bn, Schofield Bks, HI
Time Lost: None
Article 15s (Charges/Dates/Punishment): 050623, wrongful use of marijuana (041219-050118), wrongful use of methamphetamines (050112-050118), reduction to E-1, forfeiture of $617 x 2, 45 days extra duty and restriction (FG)
Courts-Martial (Charges/Dates/Punishment): None
Counseling Records Available: Yes No
IV. Soldiers Overall Record
Age at current enlistment: 18
Current ENL Date: 030326 Current ENL Term: 4 Years ?????
Current ENL Service: 02 Yrs, ??Mos, 04Days 01
Total Service: 02 Yrs, 04Mos, 01Days ?????
Previous Discharges: None
Highest Grade: E-3 Performance Ratings Available: Yes No
MOS: 25U10/Signal Spt Sys Spc GT: 102 EDU: HS Grad Overseas: Hawaii, SWA Combat: Afghanistan (040926-050925)
Decorations/Awards: NDSM, GWOTSM, ACM, ASR, OSR
V. Post-Discharge Activity
City, State: Orlando, FL
Post Service Accomplishments: None listed
VI. Facts, Circumstances, and Legal Basis for Separation
a. Facts and Circumstances:
The evidence of record shows that on 27 June 2005, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c(2), AR 635-200, by reason of misconductcommission of a serious offense for wrongful use of marijuana (041219-050118), and for wrongful use of methamphetamines (050112-050118), with a general under honorable conditions discharge. He was advised of his rights. On 27 June 2005, the applicant waived 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 30 June 2005, 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 of this regulation 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 documents submitted with the application, 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 trust and confidence placed in a soldier. The applicant, as a soldier, 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 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 cannot be waived and the applicant is no longer eligible for reenlistment. Further, the analyst noted that the applicant met entrance qualification standards to include age. There is no evidence that the applicant was any less mature than other soldiers of the same age who successfully completed military service. The Applicant states that he had some medical issues, however, 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. Additionally, if he had personal problems as he states, caused by a death in the family, 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: 19 June 2009 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)
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 AR20080014603
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