Applicant Name: ?????
Application Receipt Date: 2008/11/03 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: NIF Date: NIF
Discharge Received: Date: 070815 Chapter: 13 AR: 135-178
Reason: NIF RE: SPD: NA Unit/Location: 489th CA Bn, Knoxvville, TN
Time Lost: NIF
Article 15s (Charges/Dates/Punishment): NIF
Courts-Martial (Charges/Dates/Punishment): NIF
Counseling Records Available: Yes No
IV. Soldiers Overall Record
Age at current enlistment: 22
Current ENL Date: 040225 Current ENL Term: 8 Years ?????
Current ENL Service: 03 Yrs, 05Mos, 22Days ?????
Total Service: 03 Yrs, 05Mos, 22Days the analyst utilized applicant's enlistment contract, separation orders and DD Form 214 for computation of period of enlistment under review and total service.
Previous Discharges: AD-050418-060617/HD
(Concurrent Service)
Highest Grade: E-4 Performance Ratings Available: Yes No
MOS: 38A10 Civil Affairs Spec GT: NIF EDU: HS Grad Overseas: Southwest Asia Combat: Iraq (050614-060513)
Decorations/Awards: ARCOM, AGCM, NDSM, ICM, GWOTSM, AFRM-W/"M" DEV, ASR, OSR
V. Post-Discharge Activity
City, State: Varnell, GA
Post Service Accomplishments: None Listed
VI. Facts, Circumstances, and Legal Basis for Separation
a. Facts and Circumstances:
The applicants record is void of the specific facts and circumstances concerning the events that led to a discharge from the United States Army Reserve. However, the evidence of record shows that on 31 July 2007, DA, HQ, United States Army, Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (A), Fort Bragg, NC, Orders 07-212-00005, discharged the applicant from the United States Army Reserve, effective date: 15 August 2007, with a general, under honorable conditions discharge.
b. Legal Basis for Separation:
Army Regulation 135-178 (Separation of Enlisted Personnel) provides for the separation of enlisted personnel of the Army Reserve and Army National Guard. Chapter 13, paragraph 13-1 of the regulation, ineffect at the time, governed separation of unsatisfactory participation in the ready reserve. When discharged under this provision, Army policy states that the characterization of service will normally be under other than honorable conditions. The regulation also permitted the characterization of service as general, under honorable conditions.
c. Response to Issues, Recommendation and Rationale:
After a careful review of all the applicants available military records during the period of enlistment under review, the issues and documents he submitted with the application, the analyst found no mitigating factors that would merit an upgrade of the applicant's discharge. The applicants record is void of the specific facts and circumstances concerning the events that led to a discharge from the United States Army Reserve. However, on 31 July 2007, DA, HQ, United States Army, Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (A), Fort Bragg, NC, Orders 07-212-00005, discharged the applicant from the United States Army Reserve, effective date: 15 August 2007, with a general, under honorable conditions discharge. This document identifies the characterization of the discharge and the analyst presumed Government regularity in the discharge process. Barring evidence to the contrary, the analyst was satisfied that all requirements of law and regulation were met and the rights of the applicant were fully protected throughout the separation process. Furthermore, the analyst noted the applicants issue; however, if the applicant desires to reenlist, he should contact the local recruiter to determine his eligibility to reenlist. Those individuals can best advise a former service member as to the needs of the Army at the time, and are required to process waivers of reentry eligibility (RE) codes. Further, in review of the applicants available service record, the analyst found that his prior or subsequent service did not overcome the reason for discharge and characterization of service granted. Finally, the analyst determined that the applicants Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) does not contain the specific documents that would indicate the reason for his separation from the United States Army Reserve. If the applicant desires to appear before a personal appearance Board, the burden of proof remains with the applicant to provide the appropriate documents or other evidence sufficient to explain the facts, circumstances, and reasons underlying the separation action for the Boards consideration. 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: 2 September 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: No Change
Other: NA
RE Code:
Grade Restoration: No Yes Grade: None
ARMY DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD - CASE REPORT AND DIRECTIVE
Case Number AR20080017560
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