Applicant Name:  ?????

Application Receipt Date: 2009/05/19	Prior Review:     Prior Review Date: NA     

I.  Applicant Request:  Upgrade     Reason Change     RE Code Change    

Issues: See 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: 030510
Discharge Received: 			   Date: 030409   Chapter: 14-12b    AR: 635-200
Reason: Misconduct	   RE:     SPD: JKA   Unit/Location: A Co, 3d FSB, Ft Stewart, GA 

Time Lost: AWOL for 7 days (020703-020709) returned to unit & 10 days (030308-030318) mode of return unknown. 

Article 15s (Charges/Dates/Punishment): 020917, failed to go at the time prescribed to her appointed place of duty (020618), without authority AWOL (020703-020709); reduction to E1, forfeiture of $552 pay, extra duty 45 days and restriction 45 days suspended, to be automatically remitted if not vacated before 030316 (FG).

020603, fail to go at the time prescribed to her appointed place of duty x2 (020404); reduction to E1 suspended, to be automatically remitted if not vacated before 020703, forfeiture of $289 pay, extra duty and restriction for 14 days (CG).


Courts-Martial (Charges/Dates/Punishment): None

Counseling Records Available: Yes    No 

IV.  Soldier’s Overall Record
Age at current enlistment:  19
Current ENL Date: 010914    Current ENL Term: 3 Years  ?????
Current ENL Service: 	1 Yrs, 06Mos, 08Days ?????
Total Service:  		1 Yrs, 06Mos, 08Days ?????
Previous Discharges: 	None
Highest Grade: E2		Performance Ratings Available: Yes    No 
MOS: 77F10 Petroleum Supply Sp   GT: 97   EDU: HS Grad   Overseas: None   Combat: None
Decorations/Awards: NDSM, ASR

V.  Post-Discharge Activity
City, State:  Charlotte, NC
Post Service Accomplishments: None submitted by the applicant.

VI.  Facts, Circumstances, and Legal Basis for Separation

       a.  Facts and Circumstances:
       The evidence of record shows that on 5 March 2003, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12b, AR 635-200, for pattern of misconduct in that she was AWOL (020703-020709) and failed to report on numerous occasions, with a general, under honorable conditions discharge.  
       She was advised of her rights.  On 23 March 2003, the applicant consulted with legal counsel, was advised of the impact of the discharge action, unconditionally waived her right to an administrative separation board, and did not submit a statement in her own behalf.  The unit commander subsequently recommended separation from the Army and waiver of further rehabilitative efforts.  The intermediate commander reviewed the proposed discharge action and recommended approval of the separation action with an under other than honorable conditions discharge.  
       On 27 March 2003 , the separation authority approved the unconditional waiver, waived further rehabilitative efforts and directed that the applicant be discharged with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions and reduced to the lowest grade.

       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 all the applicant’s available military records, and the issue submitted with the application, the analyst found several mitigating factors that would merit a partial upgrade of the applicant's characterization of service to general, under honorable conditions.  
       The analyst does not condone the applicant’s misconduct; however, the evidence in this case supports a conclusion that the characterization of service was too harsh, and as a result it is inequitable.  The analyst found that the length of the applicant's service and documented medical issues to include the former Soldier’s commander's recommendation mitigated the discrediting entries in her service record.  Accordingly, the analyst recommends that the applicant’s characterization of service be upgraded to general, under honorable conditions.  
       However, the analyst determined 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: 10 March 2010         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 characterization of service was too harsh based on the applicant’s length, her documented medical issues and the chain of command recommendation; as a result it is inequitable.  
     Accordingly, the Board voted to grant relief in the form of an upgrade of the characterization of service to general, under honorable conditions. The Board determined that the reason for discharge was 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: No Change
Other: NA										
RE Code: 
Grade Restoration:   No   Yes   Grade: NA
ARMY DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD - CASE REPORT AND DIRECTIVE

Case Number AR20090009823
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