1. Applicant's Name: a. Application Date: 30 May 2017 b. Date Received: 9 July 2017 c. Counsel: None 2. REQUEST, ISSUES, BOARD TYPE, AND DECISION: The applicant requests a reentry eligibility (RE) code change. The applicant seeks relief contending, in effect, fulfilled the obligation term honorably with no UCMJ actions or court-martial. The applicant was not punished under Article 15 at either company or field grade level. The applicant believes the error on the DD Form 214, could have been human error, especially if the applicant fulfilled the obligation honorably. In a records review conducted at Arlington, VA on 24 October 2019, 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: Completion of Required Active Service / AR 635-200 / Chapter 4 / LBK / RE-3 / Honorable b. Date of Discharge: 5 May 2017 c. Separation Facts: (1) Date of Notification of Intent to Separate: 22 February 2017 (2) Basis for Separation: Orders 053-0131, reflects the applicant was reassigned to the U.S. Army transition point for transition process. He was released from active duty, not by reason of physical disability, effective: 5 May 2017. (3) Recommended Characterization: NIF (4) Legal Consultation Date: NIF (5) Administrative Separation Board: NA (6) Separation Decision Date / Characterization: 22 February 2017 / Honorable 4. SERVICE DETAILS: a. Date / Period of Enlistment: 22 October 2013 / 3 years, 28 weeks b. Age at Enlistment / Education / GT Score: 24 / HS Graduate / 103 c. Highest Grade Achieved / MOS / Total Service: E-4 / 91B10, Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic / 3 years, 6 months, 14 days d. Prior Service / Characterizations: None e. Overseas Service / Combat Service: Korea / None f. Awards and Decorations: AAM, JMUA, AGCM, NDSM, GWOTSM, KDSM, ASR, OSR g. Performance Ratings: NA h. Disciplinary Action(s) / Evidentiary Record: Enlisted Record Brief (ERB), dated 8 May 2017, reflects a Flag Code "AA", with a Flag Start Date of 30 March 2017, which indicates the applicant had an Adverse Action Flag. The report also reflects the applicant had Reenlistment Eligibility/Prohibition code of 9B, which indicates the applicant was barred from reenlistment based on the Adverse Action Flag. Orders 053-0131, reflects the applicant was reassigned to the U.S. Army transition point for transition process. He was released from active duty, not by reason of physical disability, effective: 5 May 2017. The applicant was transferred to the USAR Control Group (REINF) with a Terminal date of Reserve obligation of 29 July 2021. The applicant's DD Form 214, reflects he was transferred to the USAR Control Group and he had a Reserve Obligation Termination Date of 29 July 2021. i. Lost Time / Mode of Return: None j. Diagnosed PTSD / TBI / Behavioral Health: None 5. APPLICANT-PROVIDED EVIDENCE: Online application; 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 3, paragraph 3-7, establishes the types of administrative discharges/character of service. An honorable discharge is a separation with honor. The honorable characterization is appropriate when the quality of the Soldier's service generally has met the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for Army personnel or is otherwise so meritorious that any other characterization would be clearly inappropriate. Only the honorable characterization may be awarded a Soldier upon completion of his/her period of enlistment or period for which called or ordered to AD or ADT or where required under specific reasons for separation, unless an entry-level status separation (uncharacterized) is warranted. Chapter 4, establishes the policies and procedures for separating a Soldier upon expiration of enlistment of fulfillment of service obligation. The periods of military service required of all Army Soldiers will be in accordance with applicable laws. Periods for which enlistment is authorized are in NGR 600-200, AR 140-111, and AR 601-210. Periods for which Soldiers are ordered to AD are prescribed by law. Soldier enlisted or ordered to AD normally will be discharged or released from AD on the date he/she completes the period for which enlisted or ordered to AD. Personnel released from AD and transferred to the USAR upon completion of the term of service for which ordered into active Federal service, or released to their Reserve Component upon completion of AD. These Soldiers will not be discharged until completion of their reserve obligation. Paragraph 4-5, states, a Soldier being separated upon expiration of enlistment or fulfillment of service obligation will be awarded a character of service of honorable, unless the Soldier is in entry-level status and service is uncharacterized. 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. It identifies the SPD code of "LBK" as the appropriate code to assign enlisted Soldiers who are discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 4, for completion of required active service, who are involuntarily REFRAD or transferred and who are ineligible for, barred from, or otherwise denied reenlistment that are separated on completion of enlistment. The SPD Code/RE Code Cross Reference Table shows that a Soldier assigned an SPD Code of "LBK" will be assigned an RE Code of 3. 8. DISCUSSION OF FACT(S): The applicant requests a reentry eligibility (RE) code change. The applicant's record of service, the issues and documents submitted with his application were carefully reviewed. The applicant's record is void of the specific facts and circumstances concerning the events which led to his discharge from the Army. However, the applicant's record does contain a properly constituted DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), which was authenticated by the applicant's signature. The DD Form 214 indicates the applicant was discharged under the provisions of AR 635-200, Chapter 4, by reason of Completion of Required Active Service, with a characterization of service of Honorable. Barring evidence to the contrary, it appears that all requirements of law and regulation were met and the rights of the applicant would have been protected throughout the separation process. The evidence of the record reflects that the applicant entered Active Duty on 22 October 2013, for a period of 3 years and 27 weeks. At the time of the applicant's discharge, the applicant had served 3 years, 6 months and 14 days on Active Duty. Upon the applicant's separation from Active Duty, he was transferred to the USAR Control Group to serve his remaining service obligation until 29 July 2021. The service record confirms the applicant had completed the period for which he was ordered to Active Duty, however, the applicant flagged at the time of his separation for Adverse Action. Soldiers processed for separation under this provision will be assigned a Narrative Reason for Separation of Completion of Required Active Service. Further, the Soldier will be assigned an SPD Code of LBK and an RE Code of 3. The applicant contends that he had good service. The applicant's service accomplishments and the quality of his service prior to the incidents that caused the initiation of discharge proceeding were carefully considered. The applicant is to be commended for his accomplishments. The burden of proof remains with the former Soldier to provide the appropriate documents such as the discharge packet or other evidence sufficient to explain the facts, circumstances, and reasons underlying the separation action, for the Board's consideration. If the applicant desires a personal appearance hearing, it is his responsibility to meet the burden of proof since the discharge packet is not available in the official record. Based on the available 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 24 October 2019, 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 AR20170011169 4