1.	APPLICANT’S NAME:  

	a.	Application Date:  2 June 2014

	b.	Date Received:  12 June 2014

	c.	Counsel:  None

2.   REQUEST, REASON, ISSUES, BOARD TYPE, AND DECISION:  The applicant requests to remove the word “Conduct” from the narrative reason for his discharge.  In pertinent part and in effect, he states he never had any conduct issues, and it has been his lifelong dream to serve his country and desires to reenlist.  In a records review conducted at Arlington, VA on 24 July 2015, and by 5-0 vote, the Board finding the separation was both proper and equitable, denied the request.

	(Board member names available upon request.)

3.	DISCHARGE DETAILS:

	a.	Reason/Authority/Codes/Characterization:  Entry Level Performance and Conduct / AR 635-200, Chapter 11 / JGA / RE-3 / Uncharacterized

	b.	Date of Discharge:  3 June 2004

	c.	Separation Facts:  

		(1)	Date of Notification of Intent to Separate:  13 May 2004

		(2)	Basis for Separation:  The applicant was informed that the basis for his separation was due to his physical fitness failure.  

		(3)	Recommended Characterization:  Uncharacterized

		(4)	Legal Consultation Date:  Waived/13 May 2004

		(5)	Administrative Separation Board:  No

		(6)	Separation Decision Date/Characterization:  24 May 2004 / Uncharacterized

4.	SERVICE DETAILS:

	a.	Date/Period of Enlistment:  17 March 2004 / 3 years

	b.	Age at Enlistment/Education/GT Score:  20 / GED / 103

	c.	Highest Grade Achieved/MOS/Total Service:  E-2 / None / 2 months, 17 days
  
	d.	Prior Service/Characterizations:  None
  
	e.	Overseas Service/Combat Service:  None
  
	f.	Awards and Decorations:  None
  
	g.	Performance Ratings:  None
  
	h.	Disciplinary Action(s)/Evidentiary Record:  Counseling statements for entry level separation and failing several physical fitness assessments.  
  
	i.	Lost Time:  None
  
	j.	Diagnosed PTSD/TBI/Behavioral Health:  None

5.	APPLICANT-PROVIDED EVIDENCE:  His DD Form 214 for service under current review and congressional correspondence.

6.	POST SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS:  His service record indicates he is currently serving in the Army National Guard.

7.	REGULATORY CITATION(S):  Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.  Paragraph 3-9 contains guidance on entry level separations.  It states a separation will be described as entry-level with service uncharacterized if, at the time separation action is initiated, the Soldier has less than 180 days of continuous active duty service.  Chapter 11 provides for the separation of personnel due to unsatisfactory performance, conduct, or both, while in an entry level status (ELS).  An uncharacterized service description is normally granted to Soldiers separating under this chapter. 
Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD) Codes) provides the specific authorities (regulatory or directive), reasons for separating Soldiers from active duty, and the SPD codes to be entered on the DD Form 214.
8.	DISCUSSION OF ISSUE(S):  The applicant seeks to change the narrative reason for his discharge so that he may reenlist.

The separation authority approved the applicant's discharge as entry-level status, with the description of service as uncharacterized under the provisions of Chapter 11, AR 635-200, by reason of entry level performance and conduct.  The purpose of the entry-level status is to provide the Soldier a probationary period.  Soldiers who are found to lack the necessary motivation, adaptability, self-discipline, ability, or attitude to become productive Soldiers may be expeditiously separated while in entry-level status pursuant to Chapter 11.  

Army Regulation 635-5-1 identifies the SPD code of "JGA" as the appropriate code to assign enlisted Soldiers who are discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 11, for entry level performance and conduct.  The regulation further stipulates that no deviation is authorized.

If reenlistment is desired, the applicant should contact a local recruiter to determine eligibility to reenlist.  Recruiters can best advise a former service member as to the needs of the Army at the time, and are required to process waivers of reentry eligibility (RE) codes if appropriate.

In view of the foregoing, the discharge was consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the regulation, was within the discretion of the separation authority, and that the applicant was provided full administrative due process. 

9.	BOARD ACTION DIRECTED:

	a.	Issue a new DD-214/Issue new Separation Order:  	No

	b.	Change characterization to:  				NA

	c.	Change Reason to:  						No Change

	d.	SPD/RE Code Change to:  					No Change

	e.	Restoration to Grade:  					No Change


Authenticating Official:




COL, US ARMY
Presiding Officer 
Army Discharge Review Board





















Legend:
AWOL - Absent Without Leave	GD - General Discharge	NA - Not applicable	 	SCM- Summary Court Martial
BCD - Bad Conduct Discharge	HS - High School	NIF - Not in File	SPCM - Special Court Martial
CG - Company Grade Article 15	HD - Honorable Discharge	OAD - Ordered to Active Duty	UNC - Uncharacterized Discharge  
CID - Criminal investigation Department	MP – Military Police	OMPF - Official Military Personnel File	UOTHC - Under Other Than  
FG - Field Grade	IADT – Initial Active Duty Training	RE - Reentry	                Honorable Conditions 	
ARMY DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD CASE REPORT AND DIRECTIVE

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