PART II - APPLICATION DATA

(Note: Part I deleted under the Privacy Act on Reading Room copy)

1.  Character of Discharge:  UNCHAR

2.  Date of discharge (or REFRAD):  860529

3.  Authority for separation:

	a.  Regulation:  Chapter 11, AR 635-200

	b.  Reason:  Entry Level Status Performance and Conduct

4.  Prior review(s):  Records (880106)

PART III - SERVICE HISTORY

SECTION A - Period of Service Under Review

1.	Service data:                              2.  Awards and decorations:
			                          ASR                        
a.  Period entered for:  3 Years  14 wks       
b.  Entry date:  860128                        
c.  Age:  19 Years   DOB:  660130                                          
d.  Educational level:  GED                                               
e.  Aptitude area score:
	    GT:  98                                3.  Highest grade achieved:
    f.  Length of Service:                         E1
        0 Years  4 Months  2 Days                                  
                                                           
                                               4.  Performance evaluations:  
                                                   NONE

PART III - SERVICE HISTORY
SECTION A - Period of Service Under Review - Continued

5.  Periods of unauthorized absence:  NONE
                                                                    
    Status       Inclusive dates                       
	AWOL                                                               

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	Civil conf                                                         

	Other                                                              

6.  Nonjudicial punishment:  NONE

	Date 	Offense(s)

7.  Court-Martial data:  NONE

	a.  SCM:  
		Date   Offense(s)

	b.  SPCM:  
		Date   Offense(s)

	c.  GCM:	 
		Date   Offense(s)

8.	Remarks:  NONE

SECTION B - Prior Service Data
NONE

Other discharge(s):

	Service	From	To	Type Discharge

PART IV - PREHEARING REVIEW

SECTION A-ANALYST’S ASSESSMENT
l.  Facts and Circumstances:

	a.  The evidence of record shows that on 15 May 1986, the mental status evaluation diagnosed applicant as depressed, but cleared him for separation.  On 20 May 1986, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 11, AR 635-200, entry level status performance and conduct, with an uncharacterized discharge.  The applicant was advised of his rights, declined to consult legal counsel, was advised of the impact of the discharge action, and elected not to submit a statement in his own behalf.  On 23 May 1986, the separation authority recommended approved separation action and directed that the applicant be discharged with an uncharacterized discharge.  

	b.  On 29 May 1986, the applicant was discharged with an uncharacterized discharge.  At the time of discharge the applicant had completed 4 months, and 
2 days of active military service.

	c.  The applicant’s record indicates they he served less than 180 days of active duty and documents no acts of valor, achievement, or service warranting special recognition.  The record reflects that the applicant was processed for an entry level separation based on his inability to adjust to military life.  There are numerous counseling statements contained in the record that document that members of the applicant’s chain of command attempted to assist the applicant in dealing with his adjustment difficulties.  The applicant repeatedly expressed his desire to get out, as evidenced in a mental status evaluation, in which he admitted that he had suicidal ideations if he were not separated from the Army.  The result of the mental status evaluation was a determination that the applicant, while meeting retention standards, should be considered for administrative separation.  The applicant was processed for an entry level separation, after being afforded all rights associated with the action to include his right to a complete medical examination, which he declined.

2.  LEGAL/REGULATORY BASIS FOR SEPARATION:  Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.  Chapter 11, of this regulation, in effect at the time, provided, for the separation of personnel due to unsatisfactory performance, conduct, or both, while in an entry level status.  This provision of regulation applied to individuals who had demonstrated that they were not qualified for retention because they could not adapt socially or emotionally to military life, or because they lacked the aptitude, ability, motivation or self discipline for military service, or that they had demonstrated characteristics not compatible with satisfactory continued service.  The separation policy applies to soldiers who cannot meet the minimum standards prescribed for successful completion of training because of lack of aptitude, ability, motivation or self-discipline.  The regulation requires uncharacterized service for separation under this chapter.

SECTION B-APPLICANT’S SUBMISSIONS

1.  Issue(s) of propriety and/or equity submitted by applicant or counsel.
    As stated on applicant’s DD Form 293.
2.  Exhibit(s) submitted:

	A-1:  DD Form 293, dated 980308, with one (1) enclosure(s).
	A-2:  Counsel Issues:  NONE
	B-l:  Other Documents: NONE

PART IV - PREHEARING REVIEW (CONTINUED)

SECTION C - Medical and/or Legal Advisory Opinion

Referred to ( ) Medical Advisor      ( ) Legal Advisor

      a.  Medical prehearing comments (if applicable):

      b.  Legal prehearing comments (if applicable):

PART V - SUMMARY OF HEARING

SECTION A-Attendees and exhibits

1.  Review/hearing information:

	a. Type requested:
	   ( X ) Records review             (   ) Hearing

	b. Type Held:
	   ( X )Records review              (   ) Hearing
	                                    (   ) Tender Offer

	c. Review/hearing location and date:  Dallas, Texas on 22 February 1999.

	d. Appearance by:
	   Applicant                 (   ) Yes   ( X ) No
	   Counsel                   (   ) Yes   ( X ) No

	e.  Applicant testified:     (   ) Yes   ( X ) No
	
	f.  Counsel presentation:    (   ) Yes   ( X ) No
	
	g.  Witness(es) testified:   (   ) Yes   ( X ) No
	                                                
2.  Exhibit(s) submitted at hearing:  

PART VI - ISSUES AND FINDINGS

1.  a.  Applicant's issue(s) of propriety and/or equity:

	    ( X )	Same as those listed on DD Form 293 and Part IV, Section A of this case report and directive.
	    (   )	Revised issue(s) furnished in writing by applicant as follows:
	    (   )	Additional issue(s) identified during review/hearing as follows:

	b.  Request:  ( X ) Recharacterization     ( X ) Change of Reason

2.  Finding(s), conclusion(s), and reason(s) for the Board's decision(s) on issues of propriety and/or equity:

	a.  Propriety:	The applicant has not submitted an issue of propriety and the ADRB has not otherwise relied upon an issue of propriety to change the discharge.

	b.  Equity:	The parenthetical number(s) below correspond(s) to the issue number(s) on the DD Form 293, or in Part VI, Paragraph 1, above.

        (1)  The issue is rejected.  The Board carefully reviewed the applicant’s record of service during the period of enlistment under review and heard his testimony.  The Board also noted the applicant’s issue that the way he was told to get out was wrong, but found no evidence of arbitrary or capricious actions by the command or that the applicant suffered a medical condition that disqualified him from service.  The Board was satisfied that all requirements of law and regulation were met and the rights of the applicant were fully protected throughout the separation process.  The record reflects that the applicant received an uncharacterized separation while in an entry level status (ELS).  This type of separation and discharge simply means that the soldier was in an entry level status, i.e. an initial probationary period of service.  Any individual who has served for less than 180 days at the time of his discharge, and is not being separated for serious misconduct, will be given an uncharacterized discharge.  This is not an adverse action and denotes only that the individual had less than 180 days of active federal service.  An honorable discharge is rarely ever granted under ELS conditions.  A fully honorable discharge may be granted only in cases wherein such action is clearly warranted by unusual circumstances involving outstanding personal conduct and/or performance of duty.  The Board determined that no such unusual circumstances were present in the applicant’s record and his service did not warrant an honorable discharge.  The Board, being convinced that the reason for discharge and the characterization of service were both proper and equitable, voted to deny relief.

        (2)  The issue is rejected.  The issue is not a matter on which the Army Discharge Review Board grants a change in discharge because it raises no matter of fact, law, procedure, or discretion relating to the discharge process nor is it associated with the discharge at the time of issuance.  

3.  Response(s) to item(s) not addressed as decisional issue(s):  NONE

PART VII - BOARD ACTION
SECTION A - Conclusions/Decisions/Vote

1.	Board conclusion(s):

	The discharge was:

	( X )	Proper.
	(   )	Improper as to characterization.  Change characterization to                                     .
	(   )	Improper as to reason.  Change reason to                         under                      .

	( X )	Equitable.
	(   )	Inequitable as to characterization.  Change characterization to                               .
	(   )	Inequitable as to reason.  Change reason to                       
		under                                 .
	(   )	Both proper and equitable, but characterization/reason for separation cited was an administrative/clerical error and should be changed to                      under                         .

2.  Voting record:      Change   No Change
	            Reason       0         5  
    Characterization       0         5   

	  The names and votes of the members of the Board are recorded in Part IX of this document and can be obtained by writing to the address below.  The request must contain the CASE NO. located in the upper right corner of this document.

                  Department of the Army Review Boards Agency
                  ATTN:  Promulgation Team
                  1941 Jefferson Davis Highway, 2nd Floor
                  Arlington, VA  22202-4508

3.  Minority views:  NONE  

PART VII - BOARD ACTION
SECTION B - Verification and Authentication

Case report reviewed and verified	

(BD Member’s/Analyst’s Name)                                                        
Case Reviewing Official	

PART VIII - DIRECTIVE/CERTIFICATION
SECTION A - DIRECTIVE

NONE

SECTION B - CERTIFICATION

Approval Authority:

THOMAS J. ALLEN
Colonel, U.S. Army
President, Army Discharge
   Review Board

Official:

SUZANNE WALKER    
Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army
Chief, Secretary Recorder

EXHIBITS:
A - Application for review of discharge              	C - Other 
B - Material submitted by applicant

INDEX RECORD:

AR Number:  98012518                      INDEX NUMBERS:  A9217
Date of Review:  990222                                   A9321
Character of Service:  EL                                 A9411
Date of Discharge:  860529                                A0100
Authority:  AR 635-200 C11                                
Reason:  A2900                                            
Results of Board Action/                                  
Vote/Affirmation:  NC 5-0 A                               

PART IX - VOTING RECORD

    Name                                   Reason         Characterization
                                           CHANGE   NC    HON   UHC   NC   UNCHAR
    1. 	Mbr          X                  X       

    2. 	Mbr          X                  X       

    3. 	Mbr          X                  X       

    4. 	Mbr          X                  X       

    5. 	PO           X                  X