NAVY | DRB | 2004 Marine | MD04-00182
The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable. The Applicant’s service record did not contain any unusual circumstances during his twenty-four days in the military to warrant a change of discharge to “honorable.” PART IV - INFORMATION FOR THE APPLICANT If you believe that the decision in your case is unclear, not responsive to the issues you raised, or does not otherwise comport with the decisional document requirements of...
NAVY | DRB | 2004 Marine | MD04-00183
MD04-00183 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review was received on 20031107. So, I leave it in your hands to help me!” Documentation In addition to the service record, the following additional documentation, submitted by the Applicant, was considered:Applicant’s DD Form 214 PART II - SUMMARY OF SERVICE Prior Service (component, dates of service, type of discharge): Active: USMC None HON Inactive: USMCR (J) 870519 - 871116 COG Period of Service Under Review :Date of...
NAVY | DRB | 2004 Marine | MD04-00184
MD04-00184 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review was received on 20031107. I realize now that when I enlisted into the military that I was only 19 yrs. PART III – RATIONALE FOR DECISION AND PERTINENT REGULATION/LAW Discussion The Applicant was discharged on 20000906 with a bad conduct discharge which was the sentence adjudged by a properly convened special court-martial.
NAVY | DRB | 2004 Marine | MD04-00185
The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to general/under honorable conditions. _________________________________________________________________ In accordance with 32 C.F.R., section 724.166 and SECNAVINST 5420.174C, enclosure (1), paragraph 1.16, The American Legion submits to the Naval Discharge Review Board (NDRB or Board) the above issue and following statement in supplement to this Applicant’s petition. This case is now...
NAVY | DRB | 2004 Marine | MD04-00198
MD04-00198 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review was received on 20031117. The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable. Violation of UCMJ, Article 92: did disobey a lawful order from 1stSgt T_.Awd red to E-1 and 45 days restriction and extra duties.
NAVY | DRB | 2004 Marine | MD04-00199
The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable. Thanks in advance for your thoughtful consideration.” Documentation In addition to the service record (there was NO DISCHARGE PACKAGE AVAILABLE), the following additional documentation, submitted by the Applicant, was considered:Copy of Time Sheet from Morgan County CommissionHandwritten Listing of ReferencesCopies of DD Form 214 (2) Copy of Discharge Accountability Summary...
NAVY | DRB | 2004 Marine | MD04-00200
The Applicant requested the service characterization received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable. (For both Issues, please see my letter to Review Board)” ______________________________________________________________________ In accordance with 32 C.F.R., section 724.166 and SECNAVINST 5420.174C, enclosure (1), paragraph 1.16, The American Legion submits to the Naval Discharge Review Board (NDRB or Board) the above issue in supplement to this Applicant’s petition.
NAVY | DRB | 2004 Marine | MD04-00201
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 (C and D).Issue 1: By regulation, members who are processed for discharged within the first 180 days of enlistment are given characterization of service as “uncharacterized” unless there were unusual circumstances regarding performance or conduct, which would merit an “honorable” characterization. When the command suspects a...
NAVY | DRB | 2004 Marine | MD04-00202
Issues, as stated Applicant’s issues, as stated on the application:Issue 1: “I was recently married at the time and my wife became pregnant. My daughters condition stabilized and my son is in school. Issue 1: The Applicant stated his discharge was unjust because “his (life) had to be redirected” even though “(t)he USMC was important to (him).” The Applicant signed a contract on 970818, while enlisting into the USMCR, that acknowledged his understanding of the requirement to participate in...
NAVY | DRB | 2004 Marine | MD04-00203
MD04-00203 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review was received on 20031104. At this time, I am requesting that the Naval Council of Personnel Boards re-characterize my discharge as “Honorable”. I love the Marine Corps and everything it stands for, but I feel I have been punished sufficiently over the past 10 years by being denied an honorable discharge.
NAVY | DRB | 2004 Marine | MD04-00213
MD04-00213 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review was received on 20031117. 011023: An Administrative Discharge Board, based upon a preponderance of the evidence and by unanimous vote, found that the Applicant had committed misconduct due to a pattern of misconduct, that the misconduct warranted separation, and recommended discharge under other than honorable conditions. While the NDRB respects the fact that the Applicant tried, his service is equitably characterized as...
NAVY | DRB | 2004 Marine | MD04-00214
Not appealed.951208: NJP for violation of UCMJ, Article 92:Specification: Having knowledge of a lawful order issued by Commanding General, MCB, Camp Butler, Okinawa, Japan, to wit: BO P11240.30F dated 950918, an order which it was his duty to obey, did on 2230, 951201 fail to obey the same by operating a POV without a valid license.Awarded forfeiture of $427.00 per month for 2 months, restriction and extra duties for 45 days, reduction to Pvt. After a thorough review of the records,...
NAVY | DRB | 2004 Marine | MD04-00215
MD04-00215 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review was received on 20031117. The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable. PART III – RATIONALE FOR DECISION AND PERTINENT REGULATION/LAW Discussion The Applicant was discharged on 20000526 with an entry level separation (uncharacterized) due to entry level performance and conduct (A).
NAVY | DRB | 2004 Marine | MD04-00216
The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to general/under honorable conditions. Decision A documentary discharge review was conducted in Washington, D.C. on 20040715. After a thorough review of the records, supporting documents, facts, and circumstances unique to this case, no impropriety or inequity in the characterization of the Applicant’s service was discovered by the NDRB.
NAVY | DRB | 2004 Marine | MD04-00217
The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable or general/under honorable conditions. Chronological Listing of Significant Service Events :980903: Counseled for deficiencies in performance and conduct. 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).The Applicant introduced no decisional issues...
NAVY | DRB | 2004 Marine | MD04-00228
The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable. The Applicant requests a documentary record discharge review. Decision A documentary discharge review was conducted in Washington, D.C. on 20040812.
NAVY | DRB | 2004 Marine | MD04-00230
The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to general/under honorable conditions. “The discharge I received was inequitable because I was at least 36 months of good conduct. PART III – RATIONALE FOR DECISION AND PERTINENT REGULATION/LAW Discussion The Applicant was discharged on 19951207 under other than honorable conditions for misconduct due to drug abuse (A).
NAVY | DRB | 2004 Marine | MD04-00231
The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to general/under honorable conditions. PART I - APPLICANT’S ISSUES AND DOCUMENTATION The Applicant’s conduct, which forms the primary basis for determining the character of his service, reflects his willful failure to meet the requirements of his contract with the Marine Corps and falls far short of that required for an upgrade of his characterization of service.
NAVY | DRB | 2004 Marine | MD04-00232
The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable or general/under honorable conditions. 020117: Applicant found fit for confinement.020508: DD Form 214: Applicant discharged under other than honorable conditions by reason of misconduct due to drug abuse.Applicant’s discharge package missing from service record. PART III – RATIONALE FOR DECISION AND PERTINENT REGULATION/LAW Discussion The Applicant was discharged on 20020508...
NAVY | DRB | 2004 Marine | MD04-00233
The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable. 030311: Commanding officer recommended discharge general (under honorable conditions) due to weight control failure. The Applicant’s service was marred by a failure to comply with Marine Corps standards despite three assignments to weight control.
NAVY | DRB | 2004 Marine | MD04-00234
Applicant is not mentally ill.AXIS I: Adjustment disorder (unspecified) AXIS II: Personality disorder not otherwise specified with Cluster B features. 990412: Counseled for deficiencies in performance and conduct. 990510: 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 psychological evaluation.
NAVY | DRB | 2004 Marine | MD04-00235
MD04-00235 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review was received on 20031120. In June of 1998, I was given a Bad Conduct Discharge and afterwards spend 45 days in the Camp Pendleton Base Brig.I am requesting that the review board upgrade my discharge to an entry-level separation. At this time, the Applicant has not provided sufficient documentation for the Board to consider.The Applicantis reminded that he remains eligible for a personal appearance hearing, provided an...
NAVY | DRB | 2004 Marine | MD04-00236
On this basis, we petition the Board’s relief.In accordance with 32 C.F.R., section 724.166 and SECNAVINST 5420.174C, enclosure (1), paragraph 1.16, The American Legion submits to the Naval Discharge Review Board (NDRB or Board) the above issue and following statement in supplement to this Applicant’s petition. Essentially, as noted on DD Form 293, this Applicant is requesting that his discharge be upgraded and his narrative reason be changed to Hardship because his in service mental health...
NAVY | DRB | 2004 Marine | MD04-00237
The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable. Nevertheless I never received the response until the day my punishment was completed, and the appeal had been singed and dated 3 days after my appeal was submitted. As of this time, the Applicant has not provided any documentation for the Board to consider.
NAVY | DRB | 2004 Marine | MD04-00257
MD04-00257 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review was received on 20031121. The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to general/under honorable conditions and that the RE Code be changed. 001010: Applicant notified of intended recommendation for discharge under other than honorable conditions by reason of misconduct due to the commission of a serious offense as evidenced by arrest for financial identity fraud and...
NAVY | DRB | 2004 Marine | MD04-00258
The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to general/under honorable conditions. PART III – RATIONALE FOR DECISION AND PERTINENT REGULATION/LAW Discussion The Applicant was discharged on 19931123 under other than honorable conditions for misconduct due to drug abuse (A). PART IV - INFORMATION FOR THE APPLICANT If you believe that the decision in your case is unclear, not responsive to the issues you raised, or does not otherwise...
NAVY | DRB | 2004 Marine | MD04-00259
The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable and the reason for the discharge be changed to “Service Connected Disability.” The Applicant requests a documentary record discharge review. PART III – RATIONALE FOR DECISION AND PERTINENT REGULATION/LAW Discussion The Applicant was discharged on 19910919 with an uncharacterized service due to disability, existed prior to service established by a medical board (A). The summary...
NAVY | DRB | 2004 Marine | MD04-00260
“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 evidence assembled for review, we continue to note the contention of the appellant in his request for a discharge upgrade of his current General, Under Honorable Conditions to an Honorable discharge. Additionally, the FSM requests the Narrative Reason be changed to reflect a Medical Discharge.The FSM served on active...
NAVY | DRB | 2004 Marine | MD04-00261
The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable. After a thorough review of the records, supporting documents, facts, and circumstances unique to this case, no impropriety or inequity in the characterization of the Applicant’s service was discovered by the NDRB. Chronological Listing of Significant Service Events :920723: Applicant briefed upon and certified understanding of Marine Corps policy concerning illegal use of...
NAVY | DRB | 2004 Marine | MD04-00262
MD04-00262 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review was received on 20031121. “Review Board:The issue of requesting a change of discharge; is due-to the-Re Entry Code that does not allow me the For three years I got absolutely no where in life.
NAVY | DRB | 2004 Marine | MD04-00263
After a thorough review of the records, supporting documents, facts, and circumstances unique to this case, no impropriety or inequity in the characterization of the Applicant’s service was discovered by the NDRB. 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).The Applicant introduced no decisional issues for consideration by the Board. The Applicant’s...
NAVY | DRB | 2004 Marine | MD04-00264
The Applicant requested the characterization of service received at the time of 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:Applicant’s DD Form 214 PART II - SUMMARY OF SERVICE Prior Service (component, dates of service, type of discharge): Active: None HON Inactive: USMCR (J) 870904 - 880711 COG Period of Service Under Review :Date of...
NAVY | DRB | 2004 Marine | MD04-00293
The Applicant requested the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to general/under honorable conditions. The Board will determine which reason for discharge should have been assigned based upon the facts and circumstances before the Board, including the service regulations governing the reasons for discharge at that time, to determine whether relief is warranted. These issues do not supersede any issues previously submitted by the applicant.Respectfully,”...
NAVY | DRB | 2004 Marine | MD04-00294
MD04-00294 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review was received on 20031205. I have maintained my family in good order. Issue 8: The Veterans Administration determines eligibility for post-service benefits not the Navy Discharge Review Board (NDRB).
NAVY | DRB | 2004 Marine | MD04-00295
MD04-00295 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review was received on 20031201. My whole life was changed as result of this accident and I should have received an honorable discharge under medical conditions. The Applicant’s service record did not contain any unusual circumstances during his time in the military to warrant a change to “honorable.” The official records and the additional documents supplied by the Applicant, do not support his contention of a “cover up”...
NAVY | DRB | 2004 Marine | MD04-00296
The Applicant requested the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable. PART I - APPLICANT’S ISSUES AND DOCUMENTATION 991006: Applicant notified of intended recommendation for discharge of general (under honorable conditions) by reason of alcohol rehabilitation failure.991006: Applicant advised of his rights and having consulted with counsel certified under UCMJ Article 27B, elected to waive all rights except the right to obtain copies of the...
NAVY | DRB | 2004 Marine | MD04-00297
After a thorough review of the records, supporting documents, facts, and circumstances unique to this case, no impropriety or inequity in the characterization of the Applicant’s service was discovered by the NDRB. The Applicant remains eligible for a personal appearance hearing, provided an application is received, at the NDRB, within 15 years from the date of discharge. You should read Enclosure (5) of the Directive before submitting such a complaint.
NAVY | DRB | 2004 Marine | MD04-00298
MD04-00298 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review was received on 20031202. Applicant is non-amenable to any type of treatment program at this time and appears to only want to prolong his stay in the Marine Corps.020411: Medical Officer diagnosis that Applicant is alcohol dependent, recommends intensive outpatient treatment program.020517: An Administrative Discharge Board, based upon preponderance of the evidence and by unanimous vote, found that the Applicant has been...
NAVY | DRB | 2004 Marine | MD04-00299
The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable and the reason for the discharge be changed to “convenience of the government”. If member is unable to train and returns for same condition, member is recommended for administrative separation for the good of the USMC.”000420: Counseled for deficiencies in performance and conduct. directed the Applicant's discharge with a general (under honorable conditions) by reason of...
NAVY | DRB | 2004 Marine | MD04-00300
J_ A. N_ falsified the signature of the ex-wife (M_) of C_ E. H_ (Applicant) on the DD Form 1966/3, Aug. 1997 (Exhibit 1, Section VI) to recruit C_ (Applicant) into the USMC. N_ should have been investigated.C_ (Applicant) requests The Discharge Board to upgrade his DD 214, block 26., be changed to read “ERRONEOUS ENLISTMENT”, and that the blocks 25 and 26 be changed accordingly to enable him to live with honor and compete on a level playing field for meaningul employment. 000630: GCMCA...
NAVY | DRB | 2004 Marine | MD04-00301
Documentation The Applicant did not submit any additional documentation for the Board to consider. Specification 2: … having received a lawful order from … known … to be a Non-Commissioned Officer … did willfully disobey the same.Violation of UCMJ, Article 92 (2 specs):Specification 1: … having knowledge of a lawful order … failed to obey the same by wrongfully driving on base. Recommendations: … (Applicant) should be administratively discharged per paragraph 6210.3 of the MARCORSEPMAN …
NAVY | DRB | 2004 Marine | MD04-00302
MD04-00302 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review was received on 20031205. The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to general/under honorable conditions. At this time, the Applicant has not provided sufficient documentation for the Board to consider an upgrade.
NAVY | DRB | 2004 Marine | MD04-00304
The Applicant requested the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable. 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. At this time, the Applicant has not provided sufficient verifiable documentation of good...
NAVY | DRB | 2004 Marine | MD04-00305
The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to general/under honorable conditions. I received the maximum judiciary punishment and was still awarded this discharge without the consideration that 28 months of service this was my only infraction.” 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...
NAVY | DRB | 2004 Marine | MD04-00306
The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable and the reason for discharge be changed to “Red. Along with the fairness in hiring issues I listed above, I also wish to have the type of discharge and narraration changed because it will eventually have a severly negative effect on my family (especially my children). After a thorough review of the records, supporting documents, facts, and circumstances unique to this case, the...
NAVY | DRB | 2004 Marine | MD04-00322
MD04-00322 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review was received on 20031210. The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable or general/under honorable conditions. (Applicants signature) 2003/11/20.” Documentation In addition to the service record, the following additional documentation, submitted by the Applicant, was considered:Applicant’s DD Form 214 PART II - SUMMARY OF SERVICE Prior Service (component,...
NAVY | DRB | 2004 Marine | MD04-00323
Issues submitted by Applicant’s counsel/representative (DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS): “ Dear Chairperson: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 evidence assembled for review, we continue to note the contention of the appellant in his request for a discharge upgrade of his current Bad Conduct Discharge (BCD) to that of Honorable, or General Under Honorable Conditions....
NAVY | DRB | 2004 Marine | MD04-00324
MD04-00324 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review was received on 20031210. PART I - APPLICANT’S ISSUES AND DOCUMENTATION PART III – RATIONALE FOR DECISION AND PERTINENT REGULATION/LAW Discussion The Applicant was discharged on 20020326 with a bad conduct discharge which was the sentence adjudged by a properly convened special court-martial.
NAVY | DRB | 2004 Marine | MD04-00325
The Applicant requested the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable. PART I - APPLICANT’S ISSUES AND DOCUMENTATION There is no requirement or law that grants recharacterization solely on the issue of obtaining Veteran’s benefits.
NAVY | DRB | 2004 Marine | MD04-00327
The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to general/under honorable conditions. Issues, as stated Applicant’s issues, as stated on the application:Issue 1: “I feel that I was unfairly judged and charged with an other than honorable discharge, and has influenced a negative impact on finding a job in the civilian world.” Documentation In addition to the service record, the following additional documentation, submitted by the...