Applicant Name: ????? Application Receipt Date: 2010/08/09 Prior Review: Prior Review Date: NA I. Applicant Request: Upgrade Reason Change RE Code Change Issues: The applicant states, “I respectfully request my DD 214, Separation Code: JPD; Reentry Code: 4; be changed to an honorable discharge with a RE 1 code So I can be restored to the U.S. Army, my Unit and proper rank. I respectfully ask the Board to reverse my Chapter 9-2 discharge from the Army. I make this request because although my DD FORM 214 indicates the reason for my separation was for ALCOHOL REHABILITATION FAILURE I did, in fact, successfully complete my ASAP. The sole basis of my discharge was a false accusation by another soldier claiming that I was drinking in my barracks.” 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: 100222 Discharge Received: Date: 100311 Chapter: 9 AR: 635-200 Reason: Alcohol Rehabilitation Failure RE: SPD: JPD Unit/Location: C Troop, 4th Squadron, 4th Cavalry, 1st Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, KS Time Lost: None Article 15s (Charges/Dates/Punishment): 091203, as a result of wrongful previous overindulgence in intoxicating liquor or drugs, incapacitated for the proper performance of his duties (091002); reduction to E-1, forfeiture of $327.00, suspended, to be automatically remitted if not vacated before (100201), extra duty for 14 days, restriction to the limits of company area, dining/medical facility, and place of worship for 14 days, oral reprimand, (CG). 100208, the suspended punishment imposed on (091203), forfeiture of $327.00 pay per month for one month was vacated for breaking restriction (091206). Courts-Martial (Charges/Dates/Punishment): None Counseling Records Available: Yes No IV. Soldier’s Overall Record Age at current enlistment: 21 Current ENL Date: 090331 Current ENL Term: 3 Years 18 Weeks Current ENL Service: 0 Yrs, 11 Mos, 11 Days ????? Total Service: 0 Yrs, 11 Mos, 11 Days ????? Previous Discharges: None Highest Grade: E-2 Performance Ratings Available: Yes No MOS: 19D10 Cavalry Scout GT: 111 EDU: HS Grad Overseas: None Combat: None Decorations/Awards: DSM, GWOTSM, ASR V. Post-Discharge Activity City, State: Salem, OR Post Service Accomplishments: None VI. Facts, Circumstances, and Legal Basis for Separation a. Facts and Circumstances: The evidence of record indicates that on 25 January 2010, the unit commander in consultation with the Clinical Director/Army Substance Abuse Program declared the applicant a rehabilitation failure. On 22 February 2010, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of AR 635-200, by reason of alcohol rehabilitation/ASAP failure, with a general, under honorable conditions discharge. He was advised of his rights. On 9 March 2010, the applicant consulted with legal counsel, was advised of the impact of the discharge action, and submitted a statement in his own behalf. The unit commander subsequently recommended separation from the Army. The intermediate commander reviewed the proposed discharge action and recommended approval of the separation action with a general, under honorable conditions discharge. The separation authority approved the separation action 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 and outlines the procedures for discharging individuals because of alcohol or other drug abuse. A member who has been referred to the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program (ADAPCP) for alcohol/drug abuse may be separated because of inability or refusal to participate in, cooperate in, or successfully complete such a program if there is a lack of potential for continued Army service and rehabilitation efforts are no longer practical. Army policy states that an honorable or general, under honorable conditions discharge is authorized depending on the applicant’s overall record of service. However, an honorable discharge is required if restricted use information is used in the discharge process. c. Response to Issues, Recommendation and Rationale: After a careful review of all the applicant’s military records, the issue and documents he submitted, the analyst found no mitigating factors which would merit an upgrade of the applicant's discharge. The analyst noted that the applicant was enrolled in the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program and was aware of the consequences of any action which would demonstrate any inability or refusal to participate in, cooperate in, or successfully complete such a program. As a result of the applicant’s actions and after consultation with the drug and alcohol abuse counselor, the command declared the Soldier a rehabilitation failure. The evidence of record establishes the fact that the applicant was properly counseled and afforded a reasonable opportunity to overcome his problems. The analyst noted the applicant's contention of being wrongfully accused of drinking by another Soldier; however, the analyst found no evidence of arbitrary or capricious actions by the command. The analyst was satisfied that all requirements of law and regulation were met and the rights of the applicant were fully protected throughout the separation process. At the time of discharge the applicant was appropriately assigned a reentry eligibility (RE) code of “4.” An RE code of “4” cannot be waived and the applicant is no longer eligible for reenlistment. In view of the foregoing, 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: 7 December 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, congressional correspondence, OMPF documents including portions of the separation packet and a DD Form 214. 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 both proper and equitable and voted to deny relief. IX. Board Decision XI. Certification Signature Board Vote: Approval Authority: Character - Change 0 No change 5 Reason - Change 0 No change 5 (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: No Change Other: NA RE Code: Grade Restoration: No Yes Grade: NA Official: BONITA E. TROTMAN Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army Chief, 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 AR20110010156 ______________________________________________________________________________ Page 1 of 3 pages