Applicant Name:  ?????

Application Receipt Date: 2008/11/21	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: 080414   Chapter: 8-35d(4)     AR: NGR 600-200
Reason: Failure to attend IET (Phase I or Phase II) within 24 months	   RE:     SPD: NA   Unit/Location: HHC, 203rd EN Bn, Joplin, MO 

Time Lost: None

Article 15s (Charges/Dates/Punishment): NIF

Courts-Martial (Charges/Dates/Punishment): NIF

Counseling Records Available: Yes    No 

IV.  Soldier’s Overall Record
Age at current enlistment:  27
Current ENL Date: 050815    Current ENL Term: 8 Years  ?????
Current ENL Service: 	02 Yrs, 08Mos, 00Days ?????
Total Service:  		02 Yrs, 08Mos, 00Days ?????
Previous Discharges: 	IADT-050919-051203/UNC
                                         (Concurrent Service)
Highest Grade: E-6		Performance Ratings Available: Yes    No 
MOS: None   GT: 127   EDU: College Grad   Overseas: None   Combat: None
Decorations/Awards: None

V.  Post-Discharge Activity
City, State:  Carl Junction, MO
Post Service Accomplishments: The applicant states he is currently working to earn a Doctorate in Management with emphasis in Information Systems and Technology.

VI.  Facts, Circumstances, and Legal Basis for Separation

       a.  Facts and Circumstances:
       The applicant’s record is void of the specific facts and circumstances concerning the events that led to a discharge from the Army National Guard State of Missouri and as a Reserve of the Army.  However, the record does contain a properly constituted NGB Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service), which the applicant was unavailable for signature.  It indicates that the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Paragraph 8-35d(4), NGR 600-200, by reason of failure to report to IET Phase 1 or 2 within 24 months, with a characterization of service of uncharacterized, and a reenlistment eligibility (RE) code of "3."  On  21 May 2008, HQ, Missouri National Guard, Joint Force Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO, Orders 142-240, discharged the applicant from the Army National Guard and as a reserve of the Army, effective date:  14 April 2008, with an uncharacterized discharge.    
       
       The applicant was reduced from candidate SSG/E-6 to SPC/E-4, effective date:  15 June 2006.

       b.  Legal Basis for Separation:  
       National Guard Regulation (NGR) 600-200 and Army Regulation 135-178 govern procedures for the administrative separation of enlisted personnel of the Army National Guard and Army Reserve.  Chapter 8 of NGR 600-200 covers, in pertinent part, reasons for discharge and separation of enlisted personnel from the State Army Reserve National Guard.  Paragraph 8-35d(4) of that regulation provides in pertinent part that individuals can be separated for failing to report to IADT phase 1 or 2.  NGR 600-200, regulation states that the service of personnel separated under the provisions of Paragraph 8-35d(4), may receive an uncharacterized discharge.  For ARNGUS and USAR Soldiers, entry-level status begins upon enlistment in the ARNG or USAR.  For Soldiers ordered to IADT for one continuous period, it terminates 180 days after beginning training.  For Soldiers ordered to IADT for the split or alternate training option, it terminates 90 days after beginning Phase II advanced individual training (IADT).  (Soldiers completing Phase I BT or basic combat training (BCT) remain in entry-level status 90 days after beginning Phase II.)  

       c.  Response to Issues, Recommendation and Rationale:  
       After a careful review of all the applicant’s available military records during the period of enlistment under review, the issues and documents he submitted, the analyst found no mitigating factors that would merit an upgrade of the applicant's discharge.  The applicant’s record is void of the specific facts and circumstances concerning the events that led to a discharge from the Army National Guard State of Missouri and as a reserve of the Army.  However, the record does contain a properly constituted NGB Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service), which the applicant was unavailable for signature.  This document identifies the reason and characterization of the discharge and the analyst presumed Government regularity in the discharge process.  The evidence of record shows that the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 8, Paragraph 8-35d(4), NGR 600-200, by reason of failure to report to IET Phase 1 or 2 within 24 months, with service uncharacterized.  For ARNGUS and USAR Soldiers, entry-level status begins upon enlistment in the ARNG or USAR.  For Soldiers ordered to IADT for one continuous period, it terminates 180 days after beginning training.  For Soldiers ordered to IADT for the split or alternate training option, it terminates 90 days after beginning Phase II advanced individual training (AIT).  Soldiers completing Phase I BT or basic combat training (BCT) remain in entry-level status 90 days after beginning Phase II.  A fully honorable discharge is not authorized under ELS conditions.  A fully honorable discharge may be granted only in cases which are clearly warranted by unusual circumstances involving outstanding personal conduct and/or performance of duty.  The analyst determined that no such unusual circumstances were present in the applicant’s record and his service did not warrant an honorable discharge.  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 applicant's issue; however, at the time of discharge the applicant was appropriately assigned a reentry eligibility (RE) code of “3.”  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, the analyst anoted the accomplishments outlined with the application.  However, in review of the applicant’s available service record, the analyst found that these accomplishments did not overcome the reason for discharge and characterization of service granted.  Finally, the analyst determined that the applicant’s Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) does not contain all the specific documents that would indicate the reason for the separation action from the United States Army.  If the applicant desires to appear before a personal appearance Board, the burden of proof remains with the former Soldier to provide the appropriate documents or other evidence sufficient to explain the facts, circumstances, and reasons underlying the separation action, for the Board’s 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: 3 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 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 AR20080019449
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