Applicant Name: ?????
Application Receipt Date: 2009/05/04 Prior Review: Prior Review Date: NA
I. Applicant Request: Upgrade Reason Change RE Code Change
Issues: See enclosed DD Form 293 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: NIF
Discharge Received: Date: 050311 Chapter: 5-17 AR: 635-200
Reason: Physical Condition, Not a Disability RE: SPD: JFV Unit/Location: B Co, 2/187th Inf Regt, Fort Campbell, KY
Time Lost: None
Article 15s (Charges/Dates/Punishment): None
Courts-Martial (Charges/Dates/Punishment): None
Counseling Records Available: Yes No
IV. Soldiers Overall Record
Age at current enlistment: 18
Current ENL Date: 020813 Current ENL Term: 03 Years ?????
Current ENL Service: 02 Yrs, 06Mos, 29Days ?????
Total Service: 02 Yrs, 06Mos, 29Days ?????
Previous Discharges: None
Highest Grade: E4 Performance Ratings Available: Yes No
MOS: 11B10/Infantryman GT: 104 EDU: GED Overseas: Southwest Asia Combat: Kuwait/Iraq (030228-040204)
Decorations/Awards: ARCOM, GWOTEM, GWOTSM, NDSM, ASR, CIB
V. Post-Discharge Activity
City, State: ?????
Post Service Accomplishments: None Listed
VI. Facts, Circumstances, and Legal Basis for Separation
a. Facts and Circumstances:
The evidence of record shows that the applicant was diagnosed with an personality disorder, not otherwise specified. The unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 5-17, AR 635-200, by reason of physical condition, not a disability with a honorable 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. The intermediate commander reviewed the proposed discharge action and recommended approval of the separation action with a honorable discharge. 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 provides the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Paragraph 5-17 specifically provides that a soldier may be separated for other physical or mental conditions not amounting to a disability under Army Regulation 635-40, which interferes with assignment to or performance of duty. The regulation requires that the condition interferes with the soldiers ability to perform duty, and requires that the diagnosis be so severe that the soldiers ability to function in the military environment is significantly impaired. Army Regulation 635-200 states that a soldier being separated under this paragraph will be awarded a characterization of service of honorable, under honorable conditions, or an uncharacterized description of service if in entry-level status. A general, under honorable conditions discharge is normally inappropriate for individuals separated under the provisions of Chapter 5-17 unless properly notified of the specific factors in his/her service that warrant such characterization.
c. Response to Issues, Recommendation and Rationale:
After a careful review of all the applicants military records during the period of enlistment under review and the issues submitted with the application, the analyst determined that the characterization of service was improper. Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 5, paragraph 5-1b, states no Soldier will be awarded a character of service under honorable conditions under this chapter unless the Soldier is notified of the specific factors in his service record that warrants such a characterization, using the notification procedure. The analyst determined that the applicant was not properly notified as to these factors and as a result the characterization of his service was improper. In view of the aforementioned, the analyst recommends to the Board to grant relief in the form of an upgrade of the applicant's characterization of service to fully honorable. However, the analyst determined that the reason for discharge was both proper and equitable.
VII. Summary of Army Discharge Review Board Hearing
Type of Hearing: Date: 29 July 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 applicant was not properly notified as to the reasons why he would not get an honorable discharge as specified in paragraph 5-1b, AR 635-200. In view of the foregoing, the Board determined that the characterization of service is improper. Accordingly, the Board voted to grant full relief in the form of an upgrade of characterization of service to honorable. However, the Board determined that the reason for discharge was both proper and equitable 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 AR20090008837
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