Applicant Name:  ?????

Application Receipt Date: 2010/06/03	Prior Review:     Prior Review Date: NA     

I.  Applicant Request:  Upgrade     Reason Change     RE Code Change    

Issues: The applicant states, in effect, that he is having difficulty finding employment due to his general discharge and he cannot support his family.  

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: 090710
Discharge Received: 			   Date: 090810   Chapter: 14-12c(2)       AR: 635-200
Reason: Misconduct (Drug Abuse)	   RE:     SPD: JKK   Unit/Location: 1st Brigade Combat Team (Rear) (Provisional), 1st Cavalry Division (Rear) (Provisional), Fort Hood, TX 

Time Lost: None

Article 15s (Charges/Dates/Punishment): 090325, disrespectful in language and deportment towards SSG, a noncommissioned officer on or about (090210), wrongfully used marijuana on or between (081207-090107), wrongfully used MDMA, also known as ecstasy on or between (090101-090107), and wrongfully used d-methamphetamine on or between (090101-090107), reduction to Private (E-1), forfeiture of $699.00 pay per month for two months, extra duty for 45 days (FG)

Article 15, 081124, failed to go to his appointed place of duty on or about (081106), through design missed the movement of his company (B Troop, 1-7 Cav, 1BCT, 1CD, Fort Hood, TX) with which he was required in the course of duty to move x 2 on or about (081001), and (080927), reduction to Private First Class (E-3), forfeiture of $894.00 pay per month for two months, restriction and extra duty for 30 days, both suspended, to be automatically remitted if not vacated before (090524), (FG)

Article 15, 071108, disobeyed a lawful order from SGT, a noncommissioned officer on or about (071026), disrespectful in language and deportment towards SGT, a noncommissioned officer on or about (071026), reduction to Private First Class (E-3), suspended, to be automatically remitted if not vacated before (080508), forfeiture of $426.00 pay, suspended, to be automatically remitted if not vacated before (080508), (CG)

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

Counseling Records Available: Yes    No 

IV.  Soldier’s Overall Record
Age at current enlistment:  21
Current ENL Date: Reenl/070407    Current ENL Term: 4 Years  ?????
Current ENL Service: 	2 Yrs, 4 Mos, 4 Days ?????
Total Service:  		6 Yrs, 3 Mos, 19 Days ?????
Previous Discharges: 	RA 030422-070406/HD
Highest Grade: E-4		Performance Ratings Available: Yes    No 
MOS: 25U10 Signal Support System Spec   GT: 108   EDU: GED Cert   Overseas: Southwest Asia   Combat: Iraq x 2 (040319-050318) (061028-071018)
Decorations/Awards: ARCOM, GCMDL, NDSM, GWOTEM, GWOTSM, ICMDLw/CS, ASR, OSR (2)


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 25 June 2009, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 14-12c, AR 635-200, by reason of misconduct-commission of a serious offense/abuse of illegal drugs; in that he tested positive for marijuana, ecstasy and methamphetamine on (090107); and in addition, he had several other offenses which included multiple failure to repairs, disrespect to noncommissioned officers, and disobeying an order from a noncommissioned officer, with a general, under honorable conditions discharge. 
       
       He was advised of his rights.  On 1 July 2009, the applicant consulted with legal counsel, was advised of the impact of the discharge action, voluntarily waived consideration of his case by an administrative separation board contingent upon him receiving a characterization of service no less favorable than a general, under honorable conditions discharge 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.  On 22 July 2009, 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 all the applicant’s military records, and the issue submitted with the application, the analyst found no mitigating factors which would merit an upgrade of the applicant's discharge.   
       
       The analyst determined that the applicant’s discharge was appropriate because the quality of his service was not consistent with the Army's standards for acceptable personal conduct and performance of duty by military personnel.  The applicant, by violating the Army's policy not to possess or use illegal drugs, compromised the trust and confidence placed in a Soldier.  The applicant, as a Soldier, had the duty to support and abide by the Army's drug policies.  By abusing illegal drugs, the applicant knowingly risked a military career and diminished the quality of his service below that meriting a fully honorable discharge. 
       
       The analyst noted the applicant's issue that he is having difficulty finding employment due to his general discharge and he cannot support his family.  There was a full consideration of all faithful and honorable service as well as the infractions of discipline, the extent thereof, and the seriousness of the offenses.  The analyst concluded that the discrediting entries in the applicant's record were not outweighed by prior or subsequent service of sufficient merit to warrant an upgrade of the discharge being reviewed.  Further, 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: 16 February 2011         Location: Washington, DC

Did the Applicant Testify?  Yes     No  

Counsel: None

Witnesses/Observers: NA 

Exhibits Submitted: DD Form 293 dated 21 May 2010.

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 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: No Change
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 AR20100016268
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