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ARMY | DRB | CY2008 | AR20080016384
Original file (AR20080016384.txt) Auto-classification: Denied
Applicant Name:  ?????

Application Receipt Date: 2008/10/14	Prior Review:     Prior Review Date: NA     

I.  Applicant Request:  Upgrade     Reason Change     RE Code Change    

Issues: See enclosed DD Form 149 submitted by the applicant in lieu of DD Form 293.

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: 980615
Discharge Received: 			   Date: 980710   Chapter: 14-12c(2)    AR: 635-200
Reason: Misconduct	   RE:     SPD: JKK   Unit/Location: HQ Co, U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Meade, MD 

Time Lost: None

Article 15s (Charges/Dates/Punishment): 980323, with intent to deceive, made a false official statement to his section SGT (980309), wrongful possession of marijuana between (971117-980313), wrongful use of marijuana between (971117-980313), wrongful possession of crack cocaine between (980301-980313), wrongful use of crack cocaine between (980301-980313), wrongful distribution of crack cocaine between (980301-980313), wrongful previous overindulgence in illegal drugs (crack cocaine), incapacitated for the proper performance of duty (980310); reduction to E-1, forfeiture of $463 x 2 (suspended), and 30 days extra duty (FG).

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

Counseling Records Available: Yes    No 

IV.  Soldier’s Overall Record
Age at current enlistment:  19
Current ENL Date: 960328    Current ENL Term: 3 Years  ?????
Current ENL Service: 	02 Yrs, 03Mos, 13Days ?????
Total Service:  		02 Yrs, 03Mos, 13Days ?????
Previous Discharges: 	None
Highest Grade: E-3		Performance Ratings Available: Yes    No 
MOS: 92Y10 Unit Supply Spec   GT: 100   EDU: HS Grad   Overseas: None   Combat: None
Decorations/Awards: ASR

V.  Post-Discharge Activity
City, State:  Huntington Beach, CA
Post Service Accomplishments: None Listed 

VI.  Facts, Circumstances, and Legal Basis for Separation

       a.  Facts and Circumstances:
The evidence of record shows that on  15 June 1998, 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 misconduct-commission of a serious offense/abuse of illegal drugs for making a false official statement to his section SGT (980309), wrongful possession of marijuana between (971117-980313), wrongful use of marijuana between (971117-980313), wrongful possession of crack cocaine between (980301-980313), wrongful use of crack cocaine between (980301-980313), wrongful distribution of crack cocaine between (980301-980313), wrongful previous overindulgence in illegal drugs (crack cocaine), incapacitated for the proper performance of duty (980310), and failure to report (980409), 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.  On 24 June 1998, the separation authority 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 all the applicant’s military records during the period of enlistment under review and the issues he submitted, the analyst found no mitigating factors that would merit an upgrade of the applicant's discharge.  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 his service below that meriting a fully honorable discharge.  Therefore, 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: 5 August 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: No Change
Other: NA										
RE Code: 
Grade Restoration:   No   Yes   Grade: None
ARMY DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD - CASE REPORT AND DIRECTIVE

Case Number AR20080016384
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