1. Applicant's Name: a. Application Date: 23 June 2016 b. Date Received: 27 June 2016 c. Counsel: None 2. REQUEST, ISSUES, BOARD TYPE, AND DECISION: The applicant requests an upgrade of his general (under honorable conditions) discharge to honorable. The applicant seeks relief contending, in effect, he desires to receive benefits. The applicant raised no issues of propriety or equity for the Board's consideration. In a records review conducted at Arlington, VA on 13 September 2017, and by a 5-0 vote, the Board denied the request upon finding the separation was both proper and equitable. (Board member names available upon request) 3. DISCHARGE DETAILS: a. Reason / Authority / Codes / Characterization: Pattern of Misconduct / AR 635-200 / Chapter 14-12b / JKA / RE-3 / General (Under Honorable Conditions) b. Date of Discharge: 27 October 2006 c. Separation Facts: (1) Date of Notification of Intent to Separate: 15 September 2006 (2) Basis for Separation: The applicant was informed of the following reasons: He wrongfully violated a lawful general regulation, by consuming alcohol, while under 21 years of age on or about 3 June 2006. On or about 3 June 2006, he physically controlled a vehicle, while the alcohol concentration in his breath was .112 grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath, which is above the legal limit of .08 for the State of Hawaii. He failed to go at the time prescribed to his appointed place of duty, on six occasions between on or about 14 June 2006 and on or about 11 July 2006. Having received a lawful order from a senior noncommissioned officer, to bring in his C Bag, did, on or about 19 June 2006, willfully disobeyed the order. The applicant, having been restricted to the limits of Wheeler Army Airfield and Schofield Barracks, did, on or about 9 July 2006, break said restriction. On or about 3 September 2006, he violated a lawful general regulation, by wrongfully consuming alcohol while under the age of 21, and The applicant, having been restricted to the limits of Schofield Barracks and Wheeler Army Airfield, did, on or about 3 September 2006, break said restriction. (3) Recommended Characterization: General (Under Honorable Conditions) (4) Legal Consultation Date: On 5 September 2006, the applicant waived his rights to consult with a JAG officer. (5) Administrative Separation Board: NA (6) Separation Decision Date / Characterization: 5 October 2006 / General (Under Honorable Conditions) 4. SERVICE DETAILS: a. Date / Period of Enlistment: 28 September 2004 / 4 years b. Age at Enlistment / Education / GT Score: 21 / HS Graduate / 109 c. Highest Grade Achieved / MOS / Total Service: E-3 / 68W10, Health Care Specialist / 2 years, 6 months d. Prior Service / Characterizations: None e. Overseas Service / Combat Service: Hawaii / None f. Awards and Decorations: NDSM, GWOTSM, ASR g. Performance Ratings: NA h. Disciplinary Action(s) / Evidentiary Record: FG Article 15, dated 13 June 2006, for violating a general regulation by consuming alcohol while under 21 years of age (3 June 2006); and, physically controlled a vehicle while the alcohol concentration in his breath was .112 grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath, which was above the state legal limit (3 June 2006). The punishment consisted of a reduction to E-1; forfeiture of $635 pay per month for two months; and, extra duty and restriction for 45 days. FG Article 15, dated 21 August 2006, he failed to go at the time prescribed to his appointed of duty, on six occasions between on or about 14 June 2006 and on or about 11 July 2006; having received a lawful order from a senior noncommissioned officer, to bring in his C Bag, did, on or about 19 June 2006, willfully disobeyed the order; and, having been restricted to the limits of Wheeler Army Airfield and Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, did, on or about 9 July 2006, break said restriction. i. Lost Time / Mode of Return: 23 days (Type / NIF, 15 September 2006 - 8 October 2006) / Mode of Return / NIF j. Diagnosed PTSD / TBI / Behavioral Health: None 5. APPLICANT-PROVIDED EVIDENCE: DD Form 293; a copy of his enlisted record brief; a copy of his pre-separation checklist; discharge orders; and DD Form 214. 6. POST SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: None submitted with the application. 7. REGULATORY CITATION(S): 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 being absent 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. Paragraph 14-12b addresses a pattern of misconduct consisting of either discreditable involvement with civilian or military authorities or discreditable conduct and conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline including conduct violating the accepted standards of personal conduct found in the Uniform Code of Military Justice, Army Regulations, the civilian law and time-honored customs and traditions of the Army. 8. DISCUSSION OF FACT(S): The applicant requests an upgrade of his general (under honorable conditions) discharge to honorable. The applicant's record of service, the issues and documents submitted with his application were carefully reviewed. The applicant raised no issues of propriety or equity for the Board's consideration The record confirms that the applicant's discharge was appropriate because the quality of his service was not consistent with the Army's standards for acceptable personal conduct and performance of duty by military personnel. It brought discredit on the Army, and was prejudicial to good order and discipline. The applicant provided no independent corroborating evidence demonstrating that either the command's action was erroneous or that the applicant's service mitigated the misconduct or poor duty performance, such that he should have been retained on Active Duty. The applicant contends that an upgrade of his discharge would allow him benefits. However, eligibility for veteran's benefits to include educational benefits under the Post-9/11 or Montgomery GI Bill does not fall within the purview of the Army Discharge Review Board. Accordingly, the applicant should contact a local office of the Department of Veterans Affairs for further assistance. 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. 9. BOARD DETERMINATION: In a records review conducted at Arlington, VA on 13 September 2017, and by a 5-0 vote, the Board denied the request upon finding the separation was both proper and equitable. 10. BOARD ACTION DIRECTED: a. Issue a new DD-214/Issue new Separation Order: No b. Change Characterization to: No Change c. Change Reason to: No Change d. Change Authority to: No Change e. SPD/RE Code Change to: No Change f. Restoration to Grade: 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 AR20160011723 4