Applicant Name:  ??

Application Receipt Date: 2010/02/12	Prior Review:     Prior Review Date: 25 October 2010, denied. 

I.  Applicant Request:  Upgrade     Reason Change     RE Code Change    

Issues: The applicant states, "When i was in the military, I was young, immature and really didn't know how to take things serious in life.I hooked up with the wrong crowd and I tried to be a follower and not a leader. 2 1/2 years later I realize that life wouldof been alot better if  I stayed in. im married now and older and mature. My wife and I have been homless, in and out of shelters and on welfare. She's stayed by my side this whole time even though it has not been easy at all. My goal is to get back into the military and if the petition is granted, I will make this country proud. I will show up on time to work, Do my job to the best of my ability. The saying goes, You don't know what you've got till its gone. I had a good thing with the military. I'm just asking to get one more chance. I won't let you down."

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: 080508
Discharge Received: 			   Date: 080604   Chapter: 14-12b       AR: 635-200
Reason: Pattern of Misconduct	   RE:     SPD: JKA   Unit/Location: 590th Field Service Company, Ft. Drum, NY 

Time Lost: None

Article 15s (Charges/Dates/Punishment): 080118, failed to go at the time prescribed to his designated place of duty on five occasions (between 071023-071113), willfully disobeyed a lawful order from a senior noncommissioned officer (071111); reduction to E1, forfeiture of $200 pay per month for two months, 45 days of restriction  and extra duty, and an oral reprimand (FG).

071016, failed to go at the time prescribed to his appointed place of duty (070930), reduction to E2, forfeiture of $340 pay per month for one month (suspended), 14 days of extra duty (CG).

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

Counseling Records Available: Yes    No 

IV.  Soldier’s Overall Record
Age at current enlistment:  20
Current ENL Date: 051031    Current ENL Term: 3 Years  ?????
Current ENL Service: 	02 Yrs, 07Mos, 04Days ?????
Total Service:  		02 Yrs, 07Mos, 04Days ?????
Previous Discharges: 	None
Highest Grade: E3		Performance Ratings Available: Yes    No 
MOS: 92S10 Shower, Laundry and Clothing   GT: 92   EDU: GED   Overseas: None   Combat: None
Decorations/Awards: NDSM, ASR

V.  Post-Discharge Activity
City, State:  Watertown, NY
Post Service Accomplishments: None submitted




VI.  Facts, Circumstances, and Legal Basis for Separation

       a.  Facts and Circumstances:
       The evidence of record shows that on 6 May 2008, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12b, AR 635-200, by reason of pattern of misconduct for failing to report x 10 (070320, 070930, 071019, 071023, 071105, 071113, 071114, 071130, 071204, 080229) and for receiving  a Company Grade Article 15 on (071016) and a Field Grade Article 15 on (080118), with a general, under honorable conditions discharge.  He was advised of his rights.  
       
       On 8 May 2008, 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 Army 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.  
       
       The separation authority waived further rehabilitative efforts and directed 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 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 the former Soldier’s 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 applicant’s service mitigated the misconduct or poor duty performance.  
       
       The applicant contends that he was young and immature at the time he was discharged.  However, the analyst noted that the applicant met entrance qualification standards to include age.  There is no evidence that the applicant was any less mature than other Soldiers of the same age who successfully completed military service.
       
       The analyst noted the applicant's issue concerning his strong desire to have one more chance and serve again.  However, at the time of discharge the applicant was appropriately assigned a reentry eligibility (RE) code of “3.”  If reenlistment is desired, the applicant should contact the local recruiter to determine eligibility to reenlist.  Those individuals can best advise a former service member as to the needs of the Army at the time, and are required to process waivers of reentry eligibility (RE) codes if appropriate.  
       
       Therefore, the analyst determined 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: 22 March 2012         Location: Washington, DC

Did the Applicant Testify?  Yes     No  

Counsel: None

Witnesses/Observers: Applicant's spouse. 

Exhibits Submitted: Four character reference letters, DD Form 214 and a copy of his OMPF

VIII.  Board Discussion, Determination, and Recommendation
After carefully examining the applicant’s record of service during the period of enlistment under review, hearing his testimony 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: NA										
RE Code: 
Grade Restoration:   No   Yes   Grade: NA


















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 AR20110005001
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