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ARMY | DRB | CY2009 | AR20090002388
Original file (AR20090002388.txt) Auto-classification: Denied
Applicant Name:  ?????

Application Receipt Date: 2009/01/06	Prior Review:     Prior Review Date: NA     

I.  Applicant Request:  Upgrade     Reason Change     RE Code Change    

Issues: The applicant states, in effect, that he needs the G.I. Bill to enroll in a college and cannot receive the G.I. Bill benefits without the change of his discharge.

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: 061025
Discharge Received: 			   Date: 061116   Chapter: 14-12c(2)       AR: 635-200
Reason: Misconduct (Drug Abuse)	   RE:     SPD: JKK   Unit/Location: HQ & HQ Troop, 1/6 Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, CO. 

Time Lost: None

Article 15s (Charges/Dates/Punishment): 060804, Wrongfully used marijuana between on or about 060410-060510; reduction to the grade of Private (E-1); forfeiture of $636.00 pay per month for two months; extra duty and restriction for 45 days; (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: 040602    Current ENL Term: 4 Years  He extended for 15 months on 060311 to meet SRR for Life Cycle Unit, while assigned to the 3rd ACR, Fort Carson, CO. His new ETS date is: 090901.
Current ENL Service: 	2 Yrs, 5 Mos, 15 Days ?????
Total Service:  		2 Yrs, 5 Mos, 15 Days ?????
Previous Discharges: 	None
Highest Grade: E-4		Performance Ratings Available: Yes    No 
MOS: 92A10 Automated Logistical Spec   GT: 109   EDU: HS Grad   Overseas: Southwest Asia   Combat: Iraq (050303-060308)
Decorations/Awards: ARCOM, NDSM, GWTSM, ICMDL, ASR

V.  Post-Discharge Activity
City, State:  ?????
Post Service Accomplishments: None Listed on the DD Form 293.

VI.  Facts, Circumstances, and Legal Basis for Separation

       a.  Facts and Circumstances:
       The evidence of record shows that on 25 October 2006, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 14-12c(2), AR 635-200, by reason of misconduct-commission of a serious offense; in that he tested positive for marijuana on 060717, 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.  The intermediate commander reviewed the proposed discharge action and recommended approval of the separation action with a general, under honorable conditions discharge.  On 7 November 2006, 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 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, and the issue he submitted, the analyst determined that the characterization of service is improper.  The analyst noted that the government introduced into the discharge packet the results of a command directed competence for duty (i.e., fitness for duty) biochemical test.  This is limited use information as defined in Chapter 6, AR 600-85.  Use of this information mandates award of a fully honorable characterization of service.  Accordingly, the analyst recommends that the applicant’s characterization of service be upgraded to fully honorable.  However, the analyst found that the reason for discharge was fully supported by the record and therefore, remains both proper and equitable

VII.  Summary of Army Discharge Review Board Hearing

Type of Hearing: 		Date: 9 October 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 noted that the government introduced the results of a command directed urinalysis into the discharge process.  This is limited use information as defined in Chapter 6, AR 600-85.  Use of this information mandates award of a fully honorable discharge.  Accordingly, the Board voted to change the characterization of service to fully honorable.  However, the board found that the reason for discharge was fully supported by the record and voted not to change it.  
        
IX.  Board Decision						
	XI.  Certification Signature
Board Vote:  							          Approval Authority:	
Character - Change 5    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: NA
Other: NA										
RE Code: 
Grade Restoration:   No   Yes   Grade: NA
ARMY DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD - CASE REPORT AND DIRECTIVE

Case Number AR20090002388
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