IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 November 2014 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20140006188 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 2. Military Personnel Records and advisory opinions (if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests item 11c (Reason and Authority) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be amended by removing the reason of unsuitability for his honorable discharge. 2. The applicant, in effect, describes his unit's climate as one filled with prejudice and frequent fights. Because he got caught up in this atmosphere, he was discharged and inappropriately deemed unsuitable. 3. The applicant provides no additional evidence. CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provided in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of this case and, only to the extent relief, if any, is granted, has determined it is in the interest of justice to excuse the applicant's failure to timely file. In all other respects, there are insufficient bases to waive the statute of limitations for timely filing. 2. The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 5 October 1971. His records show he completed basic combat and advanced individual training and was awarded military occupational specialty 36C (Lineman). The highest rank/grade he attained while serving on active duty was private two/E-2. 3. Records show, on 31 March 1972, the applicant was in a casual status and enroute to an assignment within the United States Army Pacific. He was to report to the overseas replacement station at Oakland, California not later than 22 April 1972. 4. On 12 June 1972, the applicant's commander at the Transient Company, United States Army Personnel Center, Fort Ord, California, initiated separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations - Discharge Unfitness and Unsuitability), citing a Report of Psychiatric Evaluation which essentially stated the applicant exhibited a severe, longstanding characterological maladjustment and was not suitable for further military service. The referenced psychiatric report is not available in the record. 5. On 12 June 1972, the applicant consulted legal counsel and waived: * consideration of his case by a board of officers * personal appearance before a board of officers * submission of statements in his own behalf * representation by a military or civilian counsel 6. The applicant acknowledged he could face substantial prejudice in civilian life should he be given a general discharge under honorable conditions. 7. On 19 June 1972, the approving authority directed the applicant be issued an honorable discharge with a separation program number (SPN) 264 (Unsuitability, character and behavioral disorders). On 21 June 1972, the applicant was discharged accordingly. 8. Army Regulation 635-212, in effect at the time of the applicant's discharge, provided guidance for separation for unsuitability. In paragraph 6b(2) (Character and behavior disorders), it states the disorders are as determined by medical authority. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: 1. The applicant's contention that his discharge should be upgraded was carefully considered; however, there was insufficient evidence to support his request. 2. The applicant provides no evidence of his contention of prejudice and malice on the part of other service members within his unit. He also provides no information regarding his conduct and behavior since his discharge. He provides no evidence contradicting the indications that he was determined to have a character and behavior disorder diagnosed by competent military medical authorities. 3. The evidence of record confirms the applicant's separation processing was accomplished in accordance with the applicable regulation. All requirements of law and regulation are presumed to have been met and the rights of the applicant were fully protected throughout the separation process. 4. Based upon the foregoing, there is no basis to grant the relief requested. BOARD VOTE: ________ ________ ________ GRANT FULL RELIEF ________ ________ ________ GRANT PARTIAL RELIEF ________ ________ ________ GRANT FORMAL HEARING ____X____ ____X____ ____X____ DENY APPLICATION BOARD DETERMINATION/RECOMMENDATION: The evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned. _____________X__________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140006188 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20140006188 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1