APPLICANT REQUESTS:  It is unclear what the applicant is asking for, but presumably she is requesting a change in the uncharacterized character of her discharge.

APPLICANT STATES:  In effect, that she does not agree with the uncharacterized discharge.  It made her feel like she was a failure, which she is not.

EVIDENCE OF RECORD:  The applicant’s military records show:

She was born on 8 August 1958.  She completed 12 years of formal education.  On 24 June 1992, she entered the Delayed Entry Program.  On 23 November 1993 she enlisted in the Regular Army for 3 years.  She did not complete basic training.

The applicant had received several counseling statements concerning her aggressive behavior, inability to grasp required tasks and failure to be a team player.

On 29 December 1992, the applicant underwent a mental status evaluation.  She was diagnosed as borderline intellectual functioning.  The evaluating physician recommended separation.

On 15 January 1993, the applicant’s company commander initiated separation  proceedings, citing her inability to adapt to military life.

On 15 January 1993, the applicant acknowledged the basis for the separation action, requested the opportunity to consult with counsel and elected to submit a statement in her own behalf.  The applicant saw counsel on 20 January 1993.  In her statement she stated she disagreed with the mental status evaluator’s diagnosis, that she was treated like an outsider, and that she felt she could complete basic training and pull her own weight.

On 22 January 1993, the appropriate commander, after considering her statement, approved the recommendation.

On 27 January 1993, the applicant was discharged, in pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 11, entry level status performance and conduct.  She had completed 2 months and 5 days of creditable active service and had no days lost time.  

Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.  Chapter 11 sets the policy and prescribes procedures for separating members who were voluntarily enlisted in the Regular Army, National Guard or Army Reserve, are in an entry level status and, before the date of the initiation of separation action, have completed no more than 180 days of creditable continuous service, and have demonstrated that they are not qualified for retention.  The following conditions are illustrations of conduct that do not qualify for retention:  cannot or will not adapt socially or emotionally to military life; cannot meet the minimum standards prescribed for successful completion of training because of lack of aptitude, ability, motivation or self-discipline; or have demonstrated character and behavior characteristics not compatible with satisfactory continued service.  An uncharacterized description of service is required for soldiers in an entry level status.

On 9 May 1997, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the applicant’s request for a change in characterization of discharge.

DISCUSSION:  Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law and regulations, it is concluded:

1.  In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear, that the record is in error or unjust.  The applicant has failed to submit evidence that would satisfy the aforementioned requirement.

2.  The applicant's administrative separation was accomplished in compliance with applicable regulations with no indication of procedural errors which would tend to jeopardize her rights.

3.  The uncharacterized discharge and the reasons therefor were appropriate considering all the facts of the case.

4.  In view of the foregoing, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request.

DETERMINATION:  The applicant has failed to submit sufficient relevant evidence to demonstrate the existence of probable error or injustice.

BOARD VOTE:

                       GRANT          

                       GRANT FORMAL HEARING

                       DENY APPLICATION

						Loren G. Harrell
						Director