Application Receipt Date: 061114 Prior Review Prior Review Date: None I. Applicant Request Request: Upgrade Reason Change RE Code Change Issues: See DD Form 293 and documents submitted by the Applicant II. Were Proper Discharge and Separation Authority procedures followed? Yes No Tender Offer: See Attachments: Legal Medical Minority Opinion Exhibits III. Original Character of Discharge Unit CDR Recommended Discharge: Date: 031029 Discharge Received: Date: 031217 Chapter: 14-12B AR: 635-200 Reason: Misconduct RE: SPD: JKA Unit/Location: Co C, 1st Bn, 5th CAV Regiment, 1CD, Fort Hood, TX Time Lost: None Article 15s (Charges/Dates/Punishment): 030904, underage drinking (030819), $323 x 1, 14 days extra duty, 14 days restriction (CG) 030221, underage drinking x 2 (021213 and 021216), $552 x 2, (suspended), reduction to E-1 (FG) Court-Martials (Charges/Dates/Punishment): None Counseling Records Available: Yes No IV. Soldier's Overall Record DOB: 830218 Current ENL Date: 010822 Current ENL Term: 3 Years Current ENL Service: 2 Yrs, 03Mos, 26Days Total Service: 2 Yrs, 03Mos, 26Days Previous Discharges: None Highest Grade: E3 Performance Ratings Available: Yes No MOS: 11B10/Infantryman GT: 94 EDU: HS Grad Overseas: None Combat: None Decorations/Awards: NDSM,ASR V. Post-Discharge Activity Home of Record: Current Address: Post Service Accomplishments: Completed an Associate of Arts Degree, supporting documentation is enclosed. VI. Facts, Circumstances, and Legal Basis for Separation a. Facts and Circumstances: Evidence of record shows that on 19 October 2003, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 14, AR 635-200, by reason of misconduct-for drunken or reckless operation of a vehicle, underage drinking x 4, and shoplifting with a general under honorable conditions discharge. He was advised of his rights. The applicant consulted with legal counsel, advised of the impact of the discharge action, unconditionally waived his right to an administrative separation board, was advised of the impact of the discharge action, and did not submit a statement in his own behalf. The unit commander subsequently recommended separation from the service and waiver of further rehabilitative efforts. The intermediate commander reviewed the proposed discharge action and recommended approval of the separation action with a general under honorable conditions discharge. On 19 November 2003, the separation authority waived further rehabilitative efforts and directed that the applicant be discharged 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 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, but a general discharge under honorable conditions or an honorable discharge may be granted. c. Response to Issues, Recommendation and Rationale: After carefully examining the applicant's record of service during the period of enlistment under review and the independent evidence he submitted, the analyst determined that the discharge was both proper and equitable The applicant, by violating the Army's policy not to abuse alcohol compromised the special trust and confidence placed in a soldier. The applicant had the duty to support and abide by the Army's alcohol abuse policies. By abusing alcohol, the applicant knowingly risked a military career, and this misconduct diminished the quality of service below that meriting a fully honorable discharge. Therefore, 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: 19 December 2007 Location: Washington DC Did the Applicant Testify? Yes No Counsel: NA Witnesses/Observers: NA Exhibits Submitted: NA VIII. Board Decision The discharge was: Proper Improper Equitable Inequitable The characterization of service was: Proper Improper Equitable Inequitable The narrative reasons were: Equitable Inequitable DRB voting record: Change 0 No change 5 - Character Change 0 No change 5 - Reason (Board member names available upon request) IX. 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. Case report reviewed and verified by: Chuck Busick, Examiner X. Board Action Directed No Change Issue a new DD Form 214 Change Characterization to: Change Reason to: NA Other: NA RE Code: Grade Restoration: No Yes Grade: XI. Certification Signature and Date Approval Authority: MARK E. COLLINS Colonel, U.S. Army President, Army Discharge Review Board Official: CHRISTINE U. MARTINSON DATE: 21 December 2007 Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army Chief, Secretary Recorder ARMY DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD - CASE REPORT AND DIRECTIVE Case Number AR20060016051 Applicant Name: Mr. ______________________________________________________________________ Page 1 of 5 pages