Applicant Name:  ?????

Application Receipt Date: 2009/07/20	Prior Review:     Prior Review Date: NA     

I.  Applicant Request:  Upgrade     Reason Change     RE Code Change    

Issues: The applicant states, in effect, that her discharge was inequitable because it was based on unsatisfactory "Physical" performance. Her performance as a Soldier and in her profession was more than satisfactory. There was no prior incidents of unsatisfactory performance before her discharge was considered. Her dedication and service deserve more than a general, under honorable conditions discharge. She is requesting a change to honorable to receive the benefits she deserves for her dedication and service to the United States Army and her country. 

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: 050408
Discharge Received: 			   Date: 050430   Chapter: 13       AR: 635-200
Reason: Unsatisfactory Performance	   RE:     SPD: LHJ   Unit/Location: HQ & HQ Company, 19th Theater Support Command, APO AP Korea 

Time Lost: None

Article 15s (Charges/Dates/Punishment): None

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

Counseling Records Available: Yes    No 

IV.  Soldier’s Overall Record
Age at current enlistment:  19
Current ENL Date: 021003    Current ENL Term: 6 Years  ?????
Current ENL Service: 	2 Yrs, 6 Mos, 28 Days ?????
Total Service:  		2 Yrs, 6 Mos, 28 Days ?????
Previous Discharges: 	None
Highest Grade: E-4		Performance Ratings Available: Yes    No 
MOS: 25B10 Information Systems Operator Analyst   GT: 104   EDU: HS Grad   Overseas: Korea   Combat: None
Decorations/Awards: NDSM, KDSM, GWTSM, ASR

V.  Post-Discharge Activity
City, State:  ?????
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 8 April 2005, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 13, AR 635-200, by reason of unsatisfactory performance for failing two consecutive Record Army Physical Fitness Tests, dated 050301 and 050405 with an honorable discharge. 
       
       She was advised of her rights.  On 11 April 2005, the applicant consulted with legal counsel, was advised of the impact of the discharge action, 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. 
       
       On 18 April 2005, the separation authority waived further rehabilitative efforts and directed that the applicant be discharged with a general, under honorable conditions discharge. The applicant was transferred to the US Army Control Group (Reinforcement).

       b.  Legal Basis for Separation:  
       Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the requirements and procedures for administrative discharge of enlisted personnel.  Chapter 13-2e of this regulation, states in pertinent part, that separation proceedings will be initiated for Soldiers without medical limitations who have two consecutive failures of the Army Physical Fitness Test.  The reason for discharge will be shown as unsatisfactory performance.  Service of Soldiers separated because of unsatisfactory performance for failure of the Army Physical Fitness Test will be characterized as honorable or general, under honorable conditions

       c.  Response to Issues, Recommendation and Rationale:  
       After a careful review of all the applicant’s military records for the period of enlistment under review, and the issue she submitted, the analyst found several mitigating factors that would merit an upgrade of the applicant's discharge to fully honorable.  The analyst noted that the applicant was discharged for the sole reason of a failure to meet the minimum standards of the Army Physical Fitness Test and that the unit commander recommended an honorable characterization of service. 
       
       The analyst also noted the lack of any other derogatory information in the record.  Further, regulations currently in effect list the reason for the applicant’s discharge as physical standards.  In view of the foregoing, the analyst determined that the characterization of service and the narrative reason for discharge is inequitable. 
       
       Accordingly, the analyst recommends to the Board that relief be granted in the form of an upgrade of the characterization of service to fully "Honorable" and a change to the narrative reason for separation to "Physical Standards" with the corresponding separation code of "JFT."     

VII.  Summary of Army Discharge Review Board Hearing

Type of Hearing: 		Date: 2 June 2010         Location: Washington, DC

Did the Applicant Testify?  Yes     No  

Counsel: NA

Witnesses/Observers: NA 

Exhibits Submitted: None















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 and 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 fully honorable.  Furthermore, regulations currently in effect list the reason for the applicant’s discharge as physical standards.  Accordingly, the Board voted to change the narrative reason for separation on the DD Form 214 to "Physical Standards" with the corresponding separation code of "JFT."   
        
IX.  Board Decision						
	XI.  Certification Signature
Board Vote:  							          Approval Authority:	
Character - Change 5    No change 0
Reason -     Change 5    No change 0
(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: "Physical Standards" with the corresponding separation (SPD) code of "JFT."
Other: No Change										
RE Code: 
Grade Restoration:   No   Yes   Grade: No Change























Legend:
AWOL    	Absent Without Leave		GCM   General Court Martial	NA   Not applicable			SCM	Summary Court Martial
BCD   	Bad Conduct Discharge	GD      General Discharge	NIF   Not in the file			SPCM	Special Court Martial
CG 	Company Grade Article 15	HD      Honorable Discharge	OAD   Ordered to Active Duty		UNC	Uncharacterized Discharge  
DD 	Dishonorable Discharge	HS       High School Graduate	OMPF   Official Military Personnel File	UOTH  	Under Other Than Honorable 
FG	Field Grade Article 15		IADT   Initial Active Duty Training	RE     Reentry Code				Conditions 

ARMY DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD - CASE REPORT AND DIRECTIVE

Case Number AR20090012921
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