Applicant Name: ????? Application Receipt Date: 2011/01/21 Prior Review: Prior Review Date: NA I. Applicant Request: Upgrade Reason Change RE Code Change Issues: The applicant states, in effect, that she was discharged without a hearing after she asked for a trial by court-martial and it was found that there was not enough of a charge or evidence against her to merit such action. She did nothing illegal or immoral and was wrongfully accused on several occasions in order to build a case against her. She is requesting that the judgment be overturned. 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: 100519 Discharge Received: Date: 100616 Chapter: 14-12b AR: 635-200 Reason: Pattern of Misconduct RE: SPD: JKA Unit/Location: Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3d General Support Aviation Battalion, 2d Combat Aviation Brigade, 2d Infantry Division, APO AP 96271 Time Lost: None Article 15s (Charges/Dates/Punishment): 090729, without authority failed to go at the time prescribed to her appointed place of duty, 0630 Accountability Formation, Building #583 (090429), disrespectful in deportment toward 1SG G (090629), disrespectful in language toward SSG S, by saying to him “Asshole” (090324), reduction to E-4, forfeiture of $200.00 pay per month for one month, both suspended to be automatically remitted if not vacated before (090927), extra duty for 14 days, (FG). Courts-Martial (Charges/Dates/Punishment): None Counseling Records Available: Yes No IV. Soldier’s Overall Record Age at current enlistment: 43 Current ENL Date: 070917 Current ENL Term: 3 Years 2 Weeks Current ENL Service: 2 Yrs, 9 Mos, 0 Days ????? Total Service: 12 Yrs, 7 Mos, 4 Days ????? Previous Discharges: None Highest Grade: E-5 Performance Ratings Available: Yes No MOS: 42A20 Human Resources Specialist GT: 110 EDU: HS Grad Overseas: Korea Combat: None Decorations/Awards: JSAM, AAM, ARCAM x 2, NDSM, GWOTSM, KDSM, NPDR, ASR, OSR x 2, AFRM w/, AFRM w 10 Year Device-Bronze V. Post-Discharge Activity City, State: Rialto, CA Post Service Accomplishments: None VI. Facts, Circumstances, and Legal Basis for Separation a. Facts and Circumstances: The evidence of record shows that on 19 May 2010, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 14, Section III, paragraph 14-12b, AR 635-200, by reason of misconduct, for: a. having received direct instructions from CPT J, to act as a Truck Commander to move a vehicle from the Battalion Headquarters back to the Company Motor Pool, did willfully and wrongfully disobey the same, while being disrespectful in deportment towards CPT J (090316); b. failed to be at her appointed place of duty, 0630 Company Accountability Formation, located at Building 583 (090429); c. having received a lawful order from First Sergeant G, to produce her clearing papers, did willfully and wrongfully disobey the same (091109); d. having received a lawful order from Sergeant First Class L-B, to finish clearing the installation while being escorted by Staff Sergeant M, did willfully and wrongfully disobey the same (091109); e. failed to be at her appointed place of duty, 0630 Accountability Formation, located at Building 583 (100127); f. failed to be at her appointed place of duty, 0730 Accountability Formation, located at Building 1078 (100224) with a general, under honorable conditions discharge. She was advised of her rights. On 21 May 2010, the applicant consulted with legal counsel, was advised of the impact of the discharge action, requested an administrative separation board, and did not submit a statement in her 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 2 June 2010, the separation authority waived further rehabilitative efforts and directed the applicant’s 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 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, the analyst determined that the discharge is improper. The evidence of record shows that the applicant consulted with legal counsel on 21 May 2010, and requested consideration of her case by an administrative separation board and had over 6 years of total active and reserve military service at the time of initiation of separation action. The analyst noted that an administrative separation board is a right and required under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, and the record reflects that the applicant did not receive an administrative separation board. The analyst determined that denial of an administrative separation board constituted a prejudicial error to the rights of the applicant and the discharge is improper. In view of the foregoing, the analyst recommends to the Board that relief be granted in the form of an upgrade of the characterization of service to fully honorable and a change to the narrative reason for separation to Secretarial Authority. VII. Summary of Army Discharge Review Board Hearing Type of Hearing: Date: 14 September 2011 Location: Washington, D. C. Did the Applicant Testify? Yes No Counsel: None Witnesses/Observers: None Exhibits Submitted: DD Form 293 with a self-authored statement and her OMPF. 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 and is improper. The evidence of record shows that the applicant consulted with legal counsel and requested consideration of her case by an administrative separation board and had over 6 years of total active and reserve military service at the time of initiation of separation action. The Board noted that an administrative separation board is a right and required under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, and the record reflects that the applicant did not receive an administrative separation board and did not waive it. The Board determined that denial of an administrative separation board constituted a prejudicial error to the rights of the applicant and the discharge is improper. Accordingly, the Board voted to grant relief in the form of an upgrade of the characterization of service to fully honorable and a change to the narrative reason for separation to Secretarial Authority. The applicant was not reduced in grade and as such this action does not entail a grade restoration. IX. Board Decision XI. Certification Signature Board Vote: Approval Authority: Character - Change 5 No change 0 Reason - Change 5 No change 0 (Board member names available upon request) EDGAR J. YANGER Colonel, U.S. Army X. Board Action Directed President, Army Discharge Review Board Issue a new DD Form 214 Change Characterization to: Change Reason to: Secretarial Authority under Provision of Chapter 5, AR 635-200, with a corresponding SPD Code of “JFF” (Involuntary Discharge). Other: NA RE Code: Grade Restoration: No Yes Grade: NA 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 AR20110001669 ______________________________________________________________________________ Page 1 of 3 pages