1. Applicant's Name: a. Application Date: 5 December 2016 b. Date Received: 17 January 2017 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, that he was recommended for a general (under honorable conditions) discharge under the provisions of Chapter 9 and that he has performed above or equal to the standards. In a records review conducted at Arlington, VA on 18 April 2018, 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: Alcohol Rehabilitation Failure / AR 635-200, Chapter 9 / JPD / RE-4 / General (Under Honorable Conditions) b. Date of Discharge: 27 January 2017 c. Separation Facts: (1) Date of Notification of Intent to Separate: 6 October 2016 (2) Basis for Separation: The applicant was informed of the following reasons: On 17 August 2016, in consultation with the ASAP counseling staff the applicant was declared a rehabilitation failure in the U.S. Army Garrison Italy Substance Abuse Program. There was a lack of potential for continued Army service, and rehabilitation efforts were no longer practical. (3) Recommended Characterization: General (Under Honorable Conditions) (4) Legal Consultation Date: 12 October 2016 (5) Administrative Separation Board: NA (6) Separation Decision Date / Characterization: 26 October 2016 / General (Under Honorable Conditions) 4. SERVICE DETAILS: a. Date / Period of Enlistment: 13 January 2014 / 4 years, 19 weeks b. Age at Enlistment / Education / GT Score: 19 / HS Graduate / 112 c. Highest Grade Achieved / MOS / Total Service: E-4 / 11B1P, Infantryman / 3 years, 15 days d. Prior Service / Characterizations: None e. Overseas Service / Combat Service: Italy / None f. Awards and Decorations: AAM, NDSM, GWOTSM, ASR, EIB g. Performance Ratings: None h. Disciplinary Action(s) / Evidentiary Record: The unit commander's recommendation memorandum, dated 26 October 2016, noted that; On 16 May 2016, the applicant was assessed for substance abuse following two alcohol related incidents. Based on the applicant's self-report, collateral information, and clinical presentation, the applicant met the criteria for placement at the Addiction Treatment Facility (ATF). The applicant was escorted to LRMC to begin the 6 week ATF Program. During the program the applicant's ATF counselor contacted the ASAP twice to report that the applicant had been continually incompliant with the program policies and appeared not to be making any significant progress toward his treatment goals. It was also noted that after being declared a treatment failure by the ATF counselor, the applicant returned to Vicenza and was shortly after involved in another alcohol related incident. It was determined that further rehabilitative efforts were no longer practicable. i. Lost Time / Mode of Return: None j. Diagnosed PTSD / TBI / Behavioral Health: NIF 5. APPLICANT-PROVIDED EVIDENCE: Online application. 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 9 outlines the procedures for discharging individuals because of alcohol or other drug abuse. A member who has been referred to the Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) for alcohol or 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 limited use information is used in the discharge process. 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 evidence of record indicates that on 17 August 2016, the unit commander in consultation with the Clinical Director/Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP), declared the applicant a rehabilitation failure in the U.S. Army Garrison Italy, Substance Abuse Program. There was a lack of potential for continued Army service, and rehabilitation efforts were no longer practical. The applicant was enrolled in the Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) 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 the applicant was properly counseled and afforded a reasonable opportunity to overcome his problems. The applicant seeks relief contending, that he was recommended for a general (under honorable conditions) discharge under the provisions of Chapter 9 and that he has performed above or equal to the standards. The record does not contain any indication or evidence of arbitrary or capricious actions by the command and all requirements of law and regulation were met and the rights of the applicant were fully protected throughout the separation process. The character of the applicant's discharge is commensurate with his overall service record. 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 DETERMINATION: In a records review conducted at Arlington, VA on 18 April 2018, 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 a New Separation Order: No b. Change Characterization to: No Change c. Change Reason to: No Change d. Change Authority to: No Change e. Change SPD / RE Code 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 AR20170000600 1