USMC | DRB | 2002_Marine | MD02-00178
Since leaving the Marine Corps, I have been an honorable member of society, have maintained a clean record, have been employed at the same company since 1996, and am active in church and civic activities. (Issues from Attorney's Brief): Applicant warrants an upgrade to his discharge for the following reasons: While on active duty, he had a clean record, good pro/con marks, had received a Good Conduct Medal, and was just over two months shy of the end of his enlistment at the time he was...
USMC | DRB | 2002_Marine | MD02-00179
I served 3 years and 11 months in the United States Marine Corps. However, the NDRB is authorized to consider outstanding post-service factors in the recharacterization of a discharge, to the extent that such matters provide a basis for a more thorough understanding of the applicant’s performance and conduct during the period of service under review. The applicant is reminded that he remains eligible for a personal appearance hearing, provided an application is received, at the NDRB,...
USMC | DRB | 2002_Marine | MD02-00180
MD02-00180 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review, received 011211, requested that the characterization of service on the discharge be changed to honorable, as adjusted by representative. (Equity Issue) MARCORSEPMAN directives indicate that members being processed for separation with less than 180 days of active duty will normally be assigned a non-punitive Uncharacterized (Entry Level Separation). The applicant’s service record did not contain any unusual circumstances...
USMC | DRB | 2002_Marine | MD02-00191
981118: Commanding Officer recommended discharge under honorable conditions (general) for the convenience of the government due to a personality disorder, based upon a diagnosed personality disorder as evidenced by psychiatric evaluation. PART III – RATIONALE FOR DECISION AND PERTINENT REGULATION/LAW Discussion The applicant was discharged on 990114 with a general (under honorable conditions) for convenience of the government due to a personality disorder (A and B). A Marine’s conduct and...
USMC | DRB | 2002_Marine | MD02-00192
(Equity Issue) MARCORSEPMAN directives state that members being processed for separation with less than 180 days of active duty will normally be assigned a non-punitive Uncharacterized (Entry Level Separation). PART III – RATIONALE FOR DECISION AND PERTINENT REGULATION/LAW Discussion The applicant was discharged on 010215 with an uncharacterized (entry level separation) by reason defective enlistment and induction due to a fraudulent entry (A). The applicant’s service record did not...
USMC | DRB | 2002_Marine | MD02-00197
Additionally, there is no law, or regulation, which provides that an unfavorable discharge may be upgraded based solely on the passage of time, or good conduct in civilian life, subsequent to leaving the service. The applicant did not provide sufficient documentation to warrant an upgrade to his discharge. The names, and votes of the members of the Board are recorded on the original of this document and may be obtained from the service records by writing to:Naval Council of Personnel...
USMC | DRB | 2002_Marine | MD02-00205
PART III – RATIONALE FOR DECISION AND PERTINENT REGULATION/LAW Discussion The applicant was discharged on 990624 with a bad conduct discharge which was the sentence adjudged by a properly constituted special court martial that was determined to be legal and proper, affirmed in the legal chain of review and executed (A and B). In response to the applicant’s issue, relevant and material facts stated in a court-martial specification are presumed by the NDRB to be established facts. The Manual...
USMC | DRB | 2002_Marine | MD02-00206
MD02-00206 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review, received 020107, requested that the characterization of service on the discharge be changed to honorable. In the acknowledgement letter to the applicant, he was informed that the Naval Discharge Review Board (NDRB) does not travel; all hearings are held in the Washington, DC area. Documentation In addition to the service record, the following additional documentation, submitted by the applicant, was considered:Character...
USMC | DRB | 2002_Marine | MD02-00217
Documentation In addition to the service record, the following additional documentation, submitted by the applicant, was considered:Copy of pulmonary function study dated February 3, 1999 DD Form 149 dated July 31, 2001 PART II - SUMMARY OF SERVICE Prior Service (component, dates of service, type of discharge): Active: None Inactive: USMCR(J) 950920 - 960825 COG Period of Service Under Review :Date of Enlistment: 960826 Date of Discharge: 970423 Length of Service (years, months,...
USMC | DRB | 2002_Marine | MD02-00218
MD02-00218 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review, received 020108, requested that the characterization of service on the discharge be changed to general/under honorable conditions. The applicant requested a documentary record discharge review. The Manual for Courts-Martial authorizes the award of a punitive discharge if adjudged as part of the sentence upon conviction by a special or general court-martial for violation of the UCMJ, Article 112a, wrongful use of a...
USMC | DRB | 2002_Marine | MD02-00219
MD02-00219 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review, received 020108, requested that the characterization of service on the discharge be changed to honorable. AXIS II: Personality disorder NOS, with narcissistic and antisocial features.010410: Counseled concerning his ELS due to entry level performance and conduct. SNR discharged from Navy for psychological reasons.
USMC | DRB | 2002_Marine | MD02-00220
MD02-00220 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review, received 020108, requested that the reason for the discharge be changed to RESIGN. 991221: Punitive Letter of Reprimand issued to applicant.991222: Applicant voluntarily tendered his unqualified resignation for cause in lieu of processing for administrative separation for cause.991223: CO, 1 st MCD, Garden City, NJ forwarded applicant's resignation for cause letter to the Secretary of the Navy recommending...
USMC | DRB | 2002_Marine | MD02-00221
Documentation In addition to the service record, the following additional documentation, submitted by the applicant, was considered:Copy of DD Form 214Navy & Marine Corps Appellate Leave Activity, Wash DC, ltr of 3 Oct 97 concerning applicant's punitive discharge from active dutySSPCMO #97-1656 DTD 23 Oct 97 PART II - SUMMARY OF SERVICE Prior Service (component, dates of service, type of discharge): Active: None Inactive: USMCR(J) 950713 - 951029 COG Period of Service Under Review :Date of...
USMC | DRB | 2002_Marine | MD02-00231
MD02-00231 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review, received 020110, requested that the characterization of service on the discharge be changed to honorable. 010321: Applicant notified of intended recommendation for discharge with an entry level separation (uncharacterized service) by reason of defective enlistment and induction - fraudulent entry into the U.S. Marine Corps due to failure upon enlistment to divulge pre-service drug abuse which would have effected...
USMC | DRB | 2002_Marine | MD02-00232
MD02-00232 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review, received 020109, requested that the characterization of service on the discharge be changed to honorable. For SPD Code’s GKK1 and HKK1, the Narrative Reason for Separation is “MISCONDUCT” (Listed on page A-6 of MCO P1900.16E, effective 18 Aug 95)SPD English Description GKK1 Drug abuse (with board)HKK1 Drug abuse (board required but waived)Characterization of service is written “HONORABLE”, “GENERAL ( UNDER HONORABLE...
USMC | DRB | 2002_Marine | MD02-00233
Chronological Listing of Significant Service Events : 981110: Applicant ordered to active duty.990106: Medical evaluation by Branch Medical Clinic: AXIS I: Chronic right ankle pain, EPTE.990106: Commanding officer recommended discharge with an entry level separation (uncharacterized) by reason of defective enlistment and induction due to erroneous entry. After a thorough review of the records, supporting documents, facts, and circumstances unique to this case, the Board found that the...
USMC | DRB | 2002_Marine | MD02-00234
MD02-00234 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review, received 020109, requested that the characterization of service on the discharge be changed to general/under honorable conditions. Documentation In addition to the service record, the following additional documentation, submitted by the applicant, was considered:Copy of DD Form 214 Copy of Combat History-Expeditions-Award Record Copy of Record of Service PART II - SUMMARY OF SERVICE Prior Service (component, dates of...
USMC | DRB | 2002_Marine | MD02-00235
PART I - APPLICANT’S ISSUES AND DOCUMENTATION Charge III: violation of the UCMJ, Article 134: Incapacitated for the proper performance of his duties on 911128 in Subic Bay, Republic of the Philippines. The applicant’s conduct, which forms the primary basis for determining the character of his service, reflects his willful disobedience of the orders and directives which regulate good order and discipline in the naval service, and falls short of that required for an honorable...
USMC | DRB | 2002_Marine | MD02-00236
MD02-00236 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review, received 020109, requested that the characterization of service on the discharge be changed to general/under honorable conditions. PART III – RATIONALE FOR DECISION AND PERTINENT REGULATION/LAW Discussion The applicant was discharged on 950615 with an uncharacterized service (entry level separation) by reason of defective enlistment and induction due to erroneous enlistment alcohol abuse (A). By regulation, members...
USMC | DRB | 2002_Marine | MD02-00237
To change DD214 long form item 28, 26, 27 reason and authority of discharge (especially Narrative Reason for Discharge).Veteran faces discrimination for Employment due to his discharge stating Personality Disorder and RE-3P. The (FSM) now respectfully requests an equitable standard is applied as well as equity in treatment in seeking the boards' consideration in granting this request. We also respectfully request that the board consider each reasonable explanation submitted by the (FSM)...
USMC | DRB | 2002_Marine | MD02-00238
MD02-00238 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review, received 020114, requested that the characterization of service on the discharge be changed to honorable. The applicant requested a documentary record discharge review. Documentation In addition to the service record, the following additional documentation, submitted by the applicant, was considered:None PART II - SUMMARY OF SERVICE Prior Service (component, dates of service, type of discharge): Active: None Inactive:...
USMC | DRB | 2002_Marine | MD02-00239
MD02-00239 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review, received 020114, requested that the characterization of service on the discharge be changed to honorable. Documentation In addition to the service record, the following additional documentation, submitted by the applicant, was considered:Copy of DD Form 214 PART II - SUMMARY OF SERVICE Prior Service (component, dates of service, type of discharge): Active: USMC None Inactive: USMCR(J) 970213 - 970622 COG Period of Service...
USMC | DRB | 2002_Marine | MD02-00240
After a thorough review of the records, supporting documents, facts, and circumstances unique to this case, NDRB discerned no impropriety or inequity in the characterization of the applicant’s service. PART III – RATIONALE FOR DECISION AND PERTINENT REGULATION/LAW Discussion The applicant was discharged on 951128 with a bad conduct discharge which was the sentence adjudged by a properly constituted special court martial that was determined to be legal and proper, affirmed in the legal chain...
USMC | DRB | 2002_Marine | MD02-00241
Documentation In addition to the service record, the following additional documentation, submitted by the applicant, was considered:Copy of DD Form 214 PART II - SUMMARY OF SERVICE Prior Service (component, dates of service, type of discharge): Active: None Inactive: USMCR(J) 970103 - 970121 COG Period of Service Under Review :Date of Enlistment: 970122 Date of Discharge: 010502 Length of Service (years, months, days):Active: 03 03 11 Inactive: None PART III – RATIONALE FOR DECISION AND...
USMC | DRB | 2002_Marine | MD02-00242
MD02-00242 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review, received 020114, requested that the characterization of service on the discharge be changed to general/under honorable conditions. PART III – RATIONALE FOR DECISION AND PERTINENT REGULATION/LAW Discussion The applicant was discharged on 010511, in absentia, under other than honorable conditions for misconduct due to the commission of a serious offense (A and B). After a thorough review of the records, supporting...
USMC | DRB | 2002_Marine | MD02-00243
Necessary corrective actions explained, sources of assistance provided, disciplinary and discharge warning issued.971114: Applicant advised of rights and having elected not to consult with counsel certified under UCMJ Article 27B, elected to waive all rights except the right to obtain copies of the documents used to support the basis for the separation.971207: Counseled for unsatisfactory participation in the SMCR, specifically unexcused absence from IDT on 971206 and 971207. ...
USMC | DRB | 2002_Marine | MD02-00244
The record reflects the FSM served on active duty from July 28, 1992 to March 13, 1995 at which time he received the current OTH discharge due to a pattern of misconduct, due to drug abuse. The Board found nothing in the applicant’s record of service that mitigates his drug use sufficient to warrant an upgrade to the characterization of service. You should read Enclosure (5) of the Directive before submitting such a complaint.
USMC | DRB | 2002_Marine | MD02-00245
981202: Applicant notified of intended recommendation for discharge under other than honorable conditions by reason of misconduct due to drug abuse as evidenced by the admission of illegal drug use.981202: Applicant advised of rights and having elected not to consult with counsel certified under UCMJ Article 27B, elected to waive all rights except the right to obtain copies of the documents used to support the basis for the separation.981202: Commanding Officer, 2d TkBn, 2d MarDiv...
USMC | DRB | 2002_Marine | MD02-00246
MD02-00246 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review, received 020114, requested that the characterization of service on the discharge be changed to honorable. PART I - APPLICANT’S ISSUES AND DOCUMENTATION 931112: GCMCA [CG, Marine Reserve Force] directed the applicant's discharge under honorable conditions (general) by reason of weight control failure.
USMC | DRB | 2002_Marine | MD02-00270
Issues, as submitted 1 (Equity Issue) Pursuant to 10 USC 874 (b) (UCMJ, Article 74) and in accordance with SECNAVINST 5420.174C, enclosure (1), paragraph 2.24 and 9.3, this former member requests the Board's clemency relief with up-grade of his characterization of service under honorable conditions on the basis of his post-service conduct. Documentation In addition to the service record, the following additional documentation, submitted by the applicant, was considered:Copies of DD Form 214...
USMC | DRB | 2002_Marine | MD02-00296
Received characterization of service as "honorable." Received characterization of service as "honorable." 920201: Applicant notified of intended recommendation for discharge under other than honorable conditions for the failure to participate in reserve training as evidenced by 9 missed drills.
USMC | DRB | 2002_Marine | MD02-00297
MD02-00297 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review, received 020123, requested that the characterization of service on the discharge be changed to honorable. After a review of the Former Service Members (FSM) DD Form 293 Application for the Review of Discharge or Dismissal from the Armed Forces of the United States and all of the evidence assembled for review, we continue to support the contentions as set forth by the applicant, in his request that he be given the...
USMC | DRB | 2002_Marine | MD02-00298
MD02-00298 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review, received 020123, requested that the reason for the discharge be changed. [Enclosure (6)] Petitioner never committed any criminal offense at any time in his life and should not now be forced to accept discharge records that reflect a false basis. RELIEF REQUESTED Petitioner is respectfully requesting that the DD-214 be amended to make no reference under paragraph 25, [Separation Authority], paragraph 26, [Separation Code]...
USMC | DRB | 2002_Marine | MD02-00299
MD02-00299 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review, received 020117, requested that the characterization of service on the discharge be changed to honorable. The Naval Discharge Review Board (NDRB) also advised that the Board first conducts a documentary Review prior to any personal appearance hearing. 970819: Applicant, having consulted with counsel certified under UCMJ, Article 27b, requested discharge for the good of the service to escape trial by court-martial.
USMC | DRB | 2002_Marine | MD02-00300
MD02-00300 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review, received 020116, requested that the characterization of service on the discharge be changed to honorable. A member separated for the reason of conscientious objector status may be granted an honorable or under honorable conditions (general) discharge. Marine Corps Order 1306.16E, dated 21 Nov 1986; concerning Conscientious Objectors.
USMC | DRB | 2002_Marine | MD02-00301
MD02-00301 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review, received 020122, requested that the characterization of service on the discharge be changed to honorable. Documentation In addition to the service record, the following additional documentation, submitted by the applicant, was considered:Copy of DD Form 214 Copy of Applicant's Service Record PART II - SUMMARY OF SERVICE Prior Service (component, dates of service, type of discharge): Active: None Inactive: USMCR(J) 940414 -...
USMC | DRB | 2002_Marine | MD02-00302
MD02-00302 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review, received 020123, requested that the characterization of service on the discharge be changed to honorable. 981003: Administratively reduced to rank of Private for unsatisfactory participation in the Marine Corps Reserve. 990911: Commanding Officer recommended discharge under other than honorable conditions by reason of misconduct due to unsatisfactory participation in the Ready Reserve.
USMC | DRB | 2002_Marine | MD02-00303
MD02-00303 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review, received 020122, requested that the characterization of service on the discharge be changed to honorable. After a thorough review of the records, supporting documents, facts, and circumstances unique to this case, NDRB discerned no impropriety or inequity in the characterization of the applicant’s service. 920617: Applicant notified of intended recommendation for discharge under honorable conditions (general) by reasons...
USMC | DRB | 2002_Marine | MD02-00304
After a thorough review of the records, supporting documents, facts, and circumstances unique to this case, NDRB discerned no impropriety or inequity in the characterization of the applicant’s service. PART I - APPLICANT’S ISSUES AND DOCUMENTATION Documentation Only the service and medical records were reviewed, as the applicant did not provide additional documentation for the Board to consider.
USMC | DRB | 2002_Marine | MD02-00305
MD02-00305 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review, received 020117, requested that the characterization of service on the discharge be changed to honorable. We request equitable relief of the current discharge based on the good prior service of the member. 871231: DD Form 214: Applicant discharged under conditions other than honorable by reason of conduct triable by courts-martial, authority: MARCORSEPMAN Par.
USMC | DRB | 2002_Marine | MD02-00306
PART I - APPLICANT’S ISSUES AND DOCUMENTATION This ended with brig time and a Bad Conduct Discharge. PART III – RATIONALE FOR DECISION AND PERTINENT REGULATION/LAW Discussion The applicant was involuntarily separated on 870204 with a bad conduct discharge which was the sentence adjudged by a properly constituted special court martial that was determined to be legal and proper, affirmed in the legal chain of review and executed (A and B).
USMC | DRB | 2002_Marine | MD02-00307
MD02-00307 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review, received 020116, requested that the characterization of service on the discharge be changed to honorable and the reason for the discharge be changed to “Release due to personal problems due to PTSD.” The applicant requested a documentary record discharge review. The discharge shall remain: UNDER OTHER THAN HONORABLE CONDITIONS/Misconduct-Pattern of misconduct (administrative discharge board required but waived), authority:...
USMC | DRB | 2002_Marine | MD02-00308
In the acknowledgement letter to the applicant, the applicant was informed that the Naval Discharge Review Board (NDRB) first conducts a documentary review prior to any personal appearance hearing. Documentation In addition to the service record, the following additional documentation, submitted by the applicant, was considered:Copy of DD Form 214 Job/character reference dated April 14, 2002Copy of certificate of completion dated April 19, 2002Copy of award of excellence, undated Letter of...
USMC | DRB | 2002_Marine | MD02-00338
MD02-00338 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review, received 020129, requested that the characterization of service on the discharge be changed to honorable and the reason for the discharge be changed to medical. PART I - APPLICANT’S ISSUES AND DOCUMENTATION I am writing to enlist your assistance in changing my discharge status of OTH to that of Honorable or medical.
USMC | DRB | 2002_Marine | MD02-00339
The Applicant requested a documentary record discharge review. After a thorough review of the records, supporting documents, facts, and circumstances unique to this case, the Board found that the discharge was proper and equitable (D and E).Issue 1. The Manual for Courts-Martial authorizes the award of a punitive discharge if adjudged as part of the sentence upon conviction by a special or general court-martial for violation of the UCMJ, Article 90, disobeying a lawful order of a...
USMC | DRB | 2002_Marine | MD02-00340
MD02-00340 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review, received 020128, requested that the characterization of service on the discharge be changed to honorable. I strongly recommend that LCpl (applicant) be discharged from the Marine Corps IAW P5300.12 Paragraph 2203.2, Change 4, and I further recommend that the characterization of discharge be Other Than Honorable. After a thorough review of the records, supporting documents, facts, and circumstances unique to this case, the...
USMC | DRB | 2002_Marine | MD02-00341
MD02-00341 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review, received 020129, requested that the characterization of service on the discharge be changed to general/under honorable conditions. After a thorough review of the records, supporting documents, facts, and circumstances unique to this case, NDRB discerned no impropriety or inequity in the characterization of the applicant’s service. PART I - APPLICANT’S ISSUES AND DOCUMENTATION
USMC | DRB | 2002_Marine | MD02-00342
After a thorough review of the records, supporting documents, facts, and circumstances unique to this case, NDRB discerned no impropriety or inequity in the characterization of the applicant’s service. PART III – RATIONALE FOR DECISION AND PERTINENT REGULATION/LAW Discussion The applicant was discharged on 990430 with a bad conduct discharge which was the sentence adjudged by a properly constituted special court-martial that was determined to be legal and proper, affirmed in the legal chain...
USMC | DRB | 2002_Marine | MD02-00343
MD02-00343 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review, received 020128, requested that the characterization of service on the discharge be changed to honorable or general/under honorable conditions. PART III – RATIONALE FOR DECISION AND PERTINENT REGULATION/LAW Discussion The applicant was discharged on 990217 under other than honorable conditions for misconduct due to a pattern of misconduct (A and B). After a thorough review of the records, supporting documents, facts, and...
USMC | DRB | 2002_Marine | MD02-00344
Documentation In addition to the service record, the following additional documentation, submitted by the Applicant, was considered:Letter from State of New York Executive Department Division of Veterans Affairs dated January 15, 2003 Letter from Applicant dated September 21, 2001Copy of DD Form 214 Letter from State of New York Executive Department Division of Veterans Affairs dated May 1, 2003 Commander, Marine Corps Base Separation Authority Letter dated February 15, 2000 MCTFS Record of...