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ARMY | DRB | CY2011 | AR20110011913
Original file (AR20110011913.txt) Auto-classification: Denied
Applicant Name:  ?????

Application Receipt Date: 2011/06/03	Prior Review:     Prior Review Date: NA     

I.  Applicant Request:  Upgrade     Reason Change     RE Code Change    

Issues: The applicant states, in effect, that the time he spent in serving honorably in combat justifies an upgrade.  He adds the punishment metted out and the "time served" justifies an upgrade.  He states the Army denied all his requests for help to attend ADAPCP.  He asks to refer to his attached handwritten letter in which he briefly describes himself and the circumstances surrounding his discharge, and asks the Board to "please read and consider" his letter "with an open mind."  He adds that photographic, eyewitness evidence, and testimony can be provided by him to support his claims.  

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: 031205
Discharge Received: 			   Date: 040112   Chapter: 14-12c       AR: 635-200
Reason: Misconduct	   RE:     SPD: JKK   Unit/Location: E Co, 187th Infantry Regiment (Provisional), Fort Campbell, KY 

Time Lost: None

Article 15s (Charges/Dates/Punishment): 030803, wrongful use of Cocaine on 030105-030204; disobeyed a lawful general order by wrongfully consuming alcohol beverage at Tall Afar, Iraq on 030604; and wrongful use of Diazepam, a controlled substance on 030605 in Iraq / forfeiture of $575 x 2 months, and 45-day extra duty and restriction, FG.

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

Counseling Records Available: Yes    No 

IV.  Soldier’s Overall Record
Age at current enlistment:  24
Current ENL Date: 010921    Current ENL Term: 3 Years  ?????
Current ENL Service: 	02 Yrs, 03 Mos, 22 Days ?????
Total Service:  		02 Yrs, 03 Mos, 22 Days (includes inactive status)
Previous Discharges: 	None
Highest Grade: E-2		Performance Ratings Available: Yes    No 
MOS: 11B10 / Infantryman   GT: 126   EDU: HS Grad   Overseas: SWA   Combat: Afghanistan (020426-020814); Kuwait/Iraq (030226-030907)
Decorations/Awards: ARCOM; NDSM; ASR; OSR

V.  Post-Discharge Activity
City, State:  ?????
Post Service Accomplishments: None

VI.  Facts, Circumstances, and Legal Basis for Separation

       a.  Facts and Circumstances:
       The evidence of record shows that on 12 November 2003, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c, AR 635-200, by reason of misconduct—for wrongful used of Cocaine on 030105-030204; disobeyed a lawful general order in that he wrongfully consumed an alcoholic beverage while in Iraq on 030604; and wrongful use of Diazepam on 030605, with a general, under honorable conditions discharge.  He was advised of his rights.  
       
       On 14 November 2003 the applicant consulted with legal counsel, was advised of the impact of the discharge action, waived his right to an administrative separation board, and submitted 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 action and recommended approval of the separation with an under other than honorable conditions discharge.  
       
       On 24 December 2003, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicant’s discharge with a characterization of service of an under other than 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 and documents 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 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 analyst acknowledges the applicant’s in-service accomplishments; however, this service was determined not to be sufficiently mitigating to warrant an upgrade to the characterization of discharge as shown by the repeated incidents of misconduct drug and alcohol abuse.
       
       Furthermore, AR 635-200, paragraph 1-16d(2), entitled counseling and rehabilitative requirements states that the rehabilitative requirements may be waived by the separation authority in circumstances where common sense and sound judgment indicate that such transfer will serve no useful purpose or produce a quality Soldier.  Further, AR 600-85, paragraph 3-8 entitled self referrals; states that the applicant could have self referred himself to the Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) counseling center for assistance.
       
       Further, 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.
       
       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: 20 December 2011         Location: Washington, D.C.

Did the Applicant Testify?  Yes     No  

Counsel: None

Witnesses/Observers: NA 

Exhibits Submitted: DD 293 with self-authored written statement, dated 23 May 2011 and DD 214, dated 12 January 2004.

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						
Board Vote:
Character - Change 0    No change 5
Reason -     Change 0    No change 5
(Board member names available upon request)

X.  Board Action Directed
Issue a new DD Form 214  
Change Characterization to: 
Change Reason to: NA
Other: NA
RE Code: 
Grade Restoration:   No   Yes   Grade: NA

XI.  Certification Signature
Approval Authority:




EDGAR J. YANGER
Colonel, U.S. Army
President, Army Discharge Review Board




BONITA E. TROTMAN
Lieutenant Colonel, U. S. Army
Secretary Recorder
?????




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 AR20110011913
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