1. Applicant's Name: a. Application Date: 4 May 2016 b. Date Received: 10 May 2016 c. Counsel: None 2. REQUEST, ISSUES, BOARD TYPE, AND DECISION: The applicant requests a change to the narrative reason for his discharge. The applicant states, in pertinent part and in effect, when he spoke with a psychiatrist about his thoughts and feeling, he was reported to his company commander, which led to his discharge. In a records review conducted at Arlington, VA on 26 June 2017, and by a 5-0 vote, the Board determined the narrative reason for the applicant's discharge is now inequitable based on the current standard. The evidence of record shows the applicant was discharged for admitting to being homosexual with an honorable characterization of service. Further, the Board determined there were no aggravating factors as defined in AR 635-200 related to the applicant's discharge. The Board voted to grant relief by changing the reason to "Secretarial Authority," under the provisions of Chapter 5-3, AR 635-200, with a corresponding SPD Code of KFF, and a reentry code (RE) of 1. (Board member names available upon request) 3. DISCHARGE DETAILS: a. Reason / Authority / Codes / Characterization: Homosexual (Admission) / AR 635- 200, Paragraph 15-3b / JRB / RE-4 / Honorable b. Date of Discharge: 16 June 2006 c. Separation Facts: (1) Date of Notification of Intent to Separate: 15 May 2006 (2) Basis for Separation: The applicant brought a written statement to CPT A. admitting that he was a homosexual and that he had a propensity or intent to engage in homosexual acts on 4 May 2006. (3) Recommended Characterization: Honorable (4) Legal Consultation Date: 18 May 2006 (5) Administrative Separation Board: NA (6) Separation Decision Date / Characterization: 12 June 2006 / Honorable 4. SERVICE DETAILS: a. Date / Period of Enlistment: 25 July 2005 / 4 years b. Age at Enlistment / Education / GT Score: 23 / HS Graduate / 96 c. Highest Grade Achieved / MOS / Total Service: E-2 / None / 10 months, 14 days d. Prior Service / Characterizations: None / NA e. Overseas Service / Combat Service: None / None f. Awards and Decorations: None g. Performance Ratings: NA h. Disciplinary Action(s) / Evidentiary Record: Negative counseling statements for failing to obey an order or regulation; missing recall formation and bed-check; desertion; absent without leave; and failing to go to his appointed place of duty at the prescribed time. i. Lost Time / Mode of Return: 8 days (AWOL: 3 January 2006 to 10 January 2006) / Applicant returned to unit j. Diagnosed PTSD / TBI / Behavioral Health: None 5. APPLICANT-PROVIDED EVIDENCE: DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record), dated 4 May 2016, and DD Form 214. 6. POST SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: None provided with the application. 7. REGULATORY CITATION(S): Currently, Chapter 15 is rescinded. However, Army Regulation 635-200, in effect at the time, set forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Chapter 15 stated that active homosexuality was incompatible with military service and provided, in pertinent part, for the separation of members who actively engaged in homosexual conduct or who, by their statements, demonstrated a tendency to engage in homosexual conduct. 8. DISCUSSION OF FACT(S): The applicant requests a change to the narrative reason for his discharge. The applicant's record of service, and the issues and documents submitted with his application were carefully reviewed. Record of evidence confirms the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 15, paragraph 15-3b, AR 635-200, in effect at the time, by reason of homosexual admission. Current law and regulations now allow Soldiers who are homosexual to serve openly. Former Soldiers who were discharged under the old policy may request a change to the reason for their separation invoking the current standard. The Board considers any aggravating factors and in their absence, will change the narrative reason for the discharge to Secretarial Authority. The applicant's record contains no aggravating factors. At the time of the applicant's separation, the discharge was consistent with the procedural and substantive requirements of the regulation, was within the discretion of the separation authority, and the applicant was provided full administrative due process. However, the narrative reason of the applicant's discharge and the reentry code are now inequitable based on the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell (DADT) policy. It is proper to grant full relief by changing the reason to "Secretarial Authority," under the provisions of Chapter 5-3, AR 635-200, with a corresponding SPD Code of "KFF," and a reentry code (RE) of "1." 9. BOARD DETERMINATION: In a records review conducted at Arlington, VA on 26 June 2017, and by a 5-0 vote, the Board determined the narrative reason for the applicant's discharge is now inequitable based on the current standard. The evidence of record shows the applicant was discharged for admitting to being homosexual with an honorable characterization of service. Further, the Board determined there were no aggravating factors as defined in AR 635- 200 related to the applicant's discharge. The Board voted to grant relief by changing the reason to "Secretarial Authority," under the provisions of Chapter 5-3, AR 635-200, with a corresponding SPD Code of KFF, and a reentry code (RE) of 1. 10. BOARD ACTION DIRECTED: a. Issue a New DD-214: Yes b. Change Characterization to: No Change c. Change Reason to: Secretarial Authority d. Change Authority to: AR 635-200, Chapter 5-3 e. Change SPD/RE Code to: Change SPD to JFF/ Change to RE code to 1 f. Restore Grade to: No Change Authenticating Official: Legend: AWOL - Absent Without Leave GD - General Discharge NCO - Noncommissioned Officer SCM - Summary Court Martial BCD - Bad Conduct Discharge HS - High School NIF - Not in File SPCM - Special Court Martial BH - Behavioral Health HD - Honorable Discharge NOS - Not Otherwise Specified SPD - Separation Program Designator CG - Company Grade Article 15 IADT - Initial Active Duty Training OAD - Ordered to Active Duty TBI - Traumatic Brain Injury CID - Criminal Investigation Division MP - Military Police OMPF - Official Military Personnel File UNC - Uncharacterized Discharge ELS - Entry Level Status MST - Military Sexual Trauma PTSD - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder UOTHC - Under Other Than Honorable Conditions FG - Field Grade Article 15 NA - Not applicable RE - Reentry VA - Veterans Affairs ARMY DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD CASE REPORT AND DIRECTIVE AR20160008919 3