Applicant Name: ?????
Application Receipt Date: 2009/03/19 Prior Review: Prior Review Date: ABCMR 080904 for service in Afghanistan.
I. Applicant Request: Upgrade Reason Change RE Code Change
Issues: See enclosed DD Form 293 and 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: 050823
Discharge Received: Date: 051004 Chapter: 14-12B AR: 635-200
Reason: Pattern of Misconduct RE: SPD: JKA Unit/Location: C Co, 2d Bn, 505th Parachute Inf Reg, 82nd Airborne Div, Ft. Bragg, NC
Time Lost: None
Article 15s (Charges/Dates/Punishment): 050715 with intent to deceive made a false official statement to several members of the chain of command; reduction to E3, forfeiture of $361.00 of basic pay for one month, restriction and extra duty for 14 days (suspended) (CG).
Courts-Martial (Charges/Dates/Punishment): None
Counseling Records Available: Yes No
IV. Soldiers Overall Record
Age at current enlistment: 20
Current ENL Date: 040723 Current ENL Term: 4 Years ?????
Current ENL Service: 1 Yrs, 02Mos, 11Days ?????
Total Service: 3 Yrs, 03Mos, 03Days ?????
Previous Discharges: RA 020702-040722/HD
Highest Grade: E4 Performance Ratings Available: Yes No
MOS: 11B1P Infantryman GT: 94 EDU: HS Grad Overseas: SWA Combat: Afghanistan (040117-040515)
Decorations/Awards: ARCOM, PH, NDSM, GWOTSM, ASR, CIB
V. Post-Discharge Activity
City, State: Sligo, PA
Post Service Accomplishments: Nothing provided by the Applicant.
VI. Facts, Circumstances, and Legal Basis for Separation
a. Facts and Circumstances:
The evidence of record shows that on 23 August 2005, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 12b, AR 635-200, by reason of patterns of misconductfor multiple negative counseling statements for dishonorably failing to pay his debts, failure to provide a proper point of contact while on DRF-1 status, and a Field Grade Article 15 on 15 July 2005 for lying to his chain of command, 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 29 August 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 a careful review of the applicants military records, and the issue and documents submitted with the application, the analyst found no mitigating factors that would merit an upgrade of the applicant's discharge. The applicants discharge was appropriate because the quality of the former Soldiers service was not consistent with the Army's standards for acceptable personal conduct and performance of duty by military personnel. By the misconduct, the applicant diminished the quality of service below that meriting a fully honorable discharge. The applicant provided no independent corroborating evidence demonstrating that either the command's action was erroneous or that the applicants service mitigated the misconduct or poor duty performance. Furthermore, the analyst noted the applicant's issue; however, the Board does not grant relief solely for the purpose of gaining employment or enhancing employment opportunities. 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: 091211 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: NA
Other: NA
RE Code:
Grade Restoration: No Yes Grade: NA
ARMY DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD - CASE REPORT AND DIRECTIVE
Case Number AR20090006981
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