DD Form 293 request for discharge review

2015-03-29T13:18:10-04:00

I recently submitted this to change my discharge from under honorable conditions to honorable after 7 years. What is the likely outcome so I may further my education and quit working dead end jobs?

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 29 at 2015 1:24 PM

2015-03-29T13:24:58-04:00

Most general under honorable and OTH discharges can be requested for an upgrade after 6-12 months, I don't know the criteria, so why did you wait for so long to request an upgrade? You have to have a flawless record during that time as well, and I mean no tickets or accidents...6 years is a long time to wait. I've read on several Vet Forums that their OTH never effected them, has it effected you? Are you willing to share why you didn't get an Honorable D/C? I'm curious. You're likely to get your request, sounds like you met the 'time' criteria.

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Mar 29 at 2015 1:41 PM

2015-03-29T13:41:26-04:00

There are Two reasons for upgrading a Discharge:

1) Inequitable means the reason or characterization of the discharge is not consistent with the policies and traditions of the service.

2) Improper means that the reason or characterization of the discharge is in error (i.e., is false, or violates a regulation or law).

You need to show why your status needs to be upgraded because of one of those two reasons.

Most discharges are NOT upgraded. There is no automatic upgrade. And the burden of proof is on you. It completely depends on WHY you received the characterization you did, and whether everything was documented correctly.

http://www.monterey.army.mil/legal/trial_defense/how_to_upgrade_your_discharge.pdf

Response by A1C Michael Reedy made Mar 29 at 2015 1:55 PM

2015-03-29T13:55:43-04:00

I have nothing to hide, I'm open as to why I was discharged, I know my faults. I was young and stupid much like all new recruits. I have learned from those mistakes and am better because of them. I think I was just caught in a bad time in the air force and they were looking for reasons to get rid of some people......albeit they chose poorly but that's my opinion only haha.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 4 at 2017 9:13 AM

2017-04-04T09:13:46-04:00

I have experience in Army review Boards. visit my site: https://www.fixmilitaryrecords.com Be aware that if you have 6 or more years of service, you are entitled to an Administrative Review and Personal Appearance Review prior to being discharged. Also, there is no wait time to file a Discharge Review or a Records Review when you leave service. You could apply for one the day after you are discharged.

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