Dougharty v. United States

ORDER

MOODY R. TIDWELL, III, Judge:

This case is before the court on the parties’ cross-motions for summary judgment. Plaintiff sought reinstatement in the Army and back pay for the period for which he was allegedly unlawfully discharged. Plaintiff argued that defendant’s decision to terminate his service in the military was arbitrary, capricious, contrary to law or regulation, or unsupported by substantial evidence.

I. FACTS

Plaintiff, former Staff Sergeant Gary L. Dougharty, entered the United States Army on November 13, 1975, and re-enlisted on November 13, 1987, serving continuously in active…