Applicant Name: ?????
Application Receipt Date: 2012/05/10 Prior Review: Prior Review Date: NA
I. Applicant Request: Upgrade Reason Change RE Code Change
Issues: The applicant states, in effect, that he would like an upgrade of his discharge to honorable, in order to use the GI Bill and attend school.
II. Were Proper Discharge and Separation Authority procedures followed?
Tender Offer: None
See Attachments: Legal Medical Minority Opinion Exhibits
III. Discharge Under Review
Unit CDR Recommended Discharge: Date: 111005
Discharge Received: Date: 111116 Chapter: 14-12b AR: 635-200
Reason: Pattern of Misconduct RE: SPD: JKA Unit/Location: 29TH Brigade Support Co, Fort Bragg, NC
Time Lost: None
Article 15s (Charges/Dates/Punishment): 110514, while at FOB Spin Boldak, Afghanistan, disrespected in language an NCO (110429), wrongfully communicated a threat to shoot a fellow Soldier (110327), wrongfully communicated a threat to punch a fellow Soldier (110327); reduction to E-1, forfeiture of $732.00 (suspended), 45 days of extra duty (FG)
101104, disrespected in language an NCO (101001), reduction to E-3, forfeiture of $423.00 (suspended), 14 days of extra duty (CG)
090804, failed to report (090719), with intent to deceive provided a false official statement (090719), 10 days of extra duty (suspended) (Summarized)
Courts-Martial (Charges/Dates/Punishment): None
Counseling Records Available: Yes No
IV. Soldiers Overall Record
Age at current enlistment: 22
Current ENL Date: 080625 Current ENL Term: 6 Years 19 weeks
Current ENL Service: 03 Yrs, 04 Mos, 22 Days ?????
Total Service: 03 Yrs, 04 Mos, 22 Days ?????
Previous Discharges: None
Highest Grade: E-4 Performance Ratings Available: Yes No
MOS: 88M10/Motor Trans Opr GT: 101 EDU: HS Grad Overseas: SWA Combat: Afghanistan (100727-110602)
Decorations/Awards: NDSM, ACM-CS, GWOTSM, ASR, OSR, NM
V. Post-Discharge Activity
City, State: ?????
Post Service Accomplishments: None listed
VI. Facts, Circumstances, and Legal Basis for Separation
a. Facts and Circumstances:
The evidence of record shows that on 5 October 2011, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12b, AR 635-200, for a pattern of misconductspecifically because he received a filed grade Article 15 (110510) for being disrespectful to an NCO, making a threat to shoot a fellow Service Member, and making another threat to punch a Soldier; for receiving a summarized Article 15 (090804), for failure to report and making a false statement, with a general, under honorable conditions discharge. He was advised of his rights.
On 11 October 2011, 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 action and recommended approval of the separation with a general, under honorable conditions discharge.
On 19 October 2011, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge 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 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 being absent 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 applicants 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 applicants 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. By the repeated incidents of misconduct, the applicant diminished the quality of his 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 applicants service mitigated the misconduct or poor duty performance. His service was marred by many negative counseling statements and three Articles 15 for multiple violations of the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
The analyst noted the applicant's issue about his desire to receive the benefits of the GI Bill. However, eligibility for veteran's benefits to include educational benefits under the Post-9/11 or Montgomery GI Bill does not fall within the purview of the Army Discharge Review Board. Accordingly, the applicant should contact a local office of the Department of Veterans Affairs for further assistance.
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: 24 October 2012 Location: Washington, Dc
Did the Applicant Testify? Yes No
Counsel: None
Witnesses/Observers: NA
Exhibits Submitted: None
VIII. Board Discussion, Determination, and Recommendation
After carefully examining the applicants record of service during the period of enlistment under review and considering the analysts 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:
ARCHIE L. DAVIS III
Colonel, U.S. Army
President, Army Discharge Review Board
JOSEPH M. BYERS
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 AR20120009477
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