NAVY | DRB | 2005_Navy | ND0500403
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 20011217 with an uncharacterized (entry level separation) for convenience of the government due to a physical or mental condition, not a disability. Secretary of the Navy Instruction 5420.174D of 22 December 2004, Naval Discharge Review Board (NDRB) Procedures and...
NAVY | DRB | 2005_Navy | ND0500404
PART I - APPLICANT’S ISSUES AND DOCUMENTATION The Applicant contends that his discharge was improper and inequitable because: • It is an injustice for him “to continue to suffer the adverse consequences of his discharge.” • His “marks were very good.” • “…this was an isolated offense.” • He “faced racial discrimination.” • His “punishment was too severe compared to todays standards” and “worse than most people got for the same offense.” • That his “command abused its authority,” “did not...
NAVY | DRB | 2005_Navy | ND0500405
ND05-00405 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review was received on 20050104. The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to general (under honorable conditions). As of this time, the Applicant has not provided any documentation for the Board to consider.
NAVY | DRB | 2005_Navy | ND0500408
From: R_ A. G_ (T_) [Applicant] S.S. # -___ - __ -___ I am writing this letter to the Board of Correction Naval Records, in hope to have my Naval Discharge changed from a Bad Conduct Discharge to a General/under Honorable Conditions. 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 86, unauthorized absence for more than 30 days), Article 91...
NAVY | DRB | 2005_Navy | ND0500409
The Applicant requests her characterization of service received at the time of discharge changed to honorable. Under applicable regulations, separations based on a personality disorder should be honorable unless a general (under honorable conditions) or an entry-level separation is warranted. 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:Secretary of the Navy Council of Review Boards
NAVY | DRB | 2005_Navy | ND0500410
Suffering from a complete mental breakdown I felt completely alone and was unable to handle my affairs. No indication of appeal in the record.040430: Applicant notified of intended recommendation for discharge with the least favorable characterization of service possible as under other than honorable conditions by reason of misconduct due to commission of a serious offense and misconduct due to a pattern of misconduct.040430: Applicant advised of rights and having elected not to consult...
NAVY | DRB | 2005_Navy | ND0500411
After a thorough review of the records, supporting documents, facts, and circumstances unique to this case, the Board found that the Applicant’s issues were insufficient to merit clemency (C). Relief denied.The Applicant contends his discharge was improper because he never received treatment for his drug dependency. Nevertheless, even if the Applicant was improperly denied the VA treatment, the NDRB is convinced that such an error would have been procedural in nature and not prejudicial to...
NAVY | DRB | 2005_Navy | ND0500422
Documentation In addition to the service record, the following additional documentation, submitted by the Applicant, was considered: Applicant’s DD Form 214 Ltr from Applicant dtd 050208 Applicant’s DD Form 293 dtd 050208 PART II - SUMMARY OF SERVICE Prior Service (component, dates of service, type of discharge): Inactive: USNR (DEP) 930129 - 930411 COG Active: None Period of Service Under Review :Date of Enlistment: 930412 Date of Discharge: 951106 Length of Service (years, months,...
NAVY | DRB | 2005_Navy | ND0500423
ND05-00423 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review was received on 20050111. The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable. The NDRB has no authority to provided additional review of this case since Applicant’s discharge occurred more than 15 years ago.
NAVY | DRB | 2005_Navy | ND0500424
The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable. In the acknowledgement letter, the Applicant was informed that the Naval Discharge Review Board (NDRB) first conducts a documentary review prior to any personal appearance hearing. As of this time, the Applicant has not provided any documentation for the Board to consider.
NAVY | DRB | 2005_Navy | ND0500425
The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable. 920515: An Administrative Discharge Board, based upon a preponderance of the evidence and by unanimous vote, found that the Applicant had committed misconduct due to drug abuse, that the misconduct warranted separation, and recommended discharge under honorable conditions (general). PART III – RATIONALE FOR DECISION AND PERTINENT REGULATION/LAW Discussion The Applicant was...
NAVY | DRB | 2005_Navy | ND0500426
ND05-00426 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review was received on 20050118. The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable. 030527: Charges preferred for violations of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) Article 86 (3 specs): (1) Unauthorized absence from 020313 to 030128, (2) Unauthorized absence from 030225-030317, (3) Unauthorized absence from 030320 to 030419. requested an administrative...
NAVY | DRB | 2005_Navy | ND0500427
The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable. Issues, as stated Issues submitted by Applicant’s representative (Disabled American Veterans) at the time of the Applicants personal appearance hearing supersede those submitted originally on Form DD-293: “Issue 1: Consideration of an upgrade of discharge (OTH) to Honorable, based on equitable relief on review of service records and post-service activities, and testimony.Issue...
NAVY | DRB | 2005_Navy | ND0500428
ND05-00428 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review was received on 20050118. The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable. 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:Secretary of the Navy Council of Review Boards
NAVY | DRB | 2005_Navy | ND0500429
The Applicant requests his characterization of service received at the time of discharge changed to honorable. PART I - APPLICANT’S ISSUES AND DOCUMENTATION 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:Secretary of the Navy Council of Review Boards
NAVY | DRB | 2005_Navy | ND0500430
In the acknowledgement letter, the Applicant was informed that the Naval Discharge Review Board (NDRB) first conducts a documentary review prior to any personal appearance hearing. 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. By regulation, members discharged within the first 180 days of enlistment are given...
NAVY | DRB | 2005_Navy | ND0500431
The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable. The Applicant was awarded nonjudicial punishment for violations of UMCJ Articles 86, unauthorized absence for 39 days, 87, missing ship’s movement on 4 separate occasions, and 112a for wrongful drug use. As of this time, the Applicant’s post-service conduct has been insufficient to mitigate his misconduct while in the Naval service.
NAVY | DRB | 2005_Navy | ND0500432
ND05-00432 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review was received on 20050112. The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to general (under honorable conditions). 030905: Applicant to unauthorized absence 2359, 030905.031118: Applicant apprehended by civilian authorities at 0155, 031105 for unauthorized absence and returned to military control 1130, 031118 (61 days/apprehended).031120: Court-Martial charges preferred...
NAVY | DRB | 2005_Navy | ND0500434
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY NAVAL DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD (NDRB) DISCHARGE REVIEWDECISIONAL DOCUMENT ex-BMSN, USN Docket No. The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable. 2 days later, I was told by GTMO Bay Legal that I was being charged with misconduct.
NAVY | DRB | 2005_Navy | ND0500435
The Applicant requests his characterization of service received at the time of discharge changed to general (under honorable conditions). Applicant declared a deserter on 960603 having been an unauthorized absentee since 0700, 960503 from Service Schools Command, Great Lakes IL.960627: Applicant from unauthorized absence at 1600 on 960627 (54 days/surrendered).960814: DD Form 214: Applicant discharged under other than honorable conditions in lieu of a trial by court-martial, authority:...
NAVY | DRB | 2005_Navy | ND0500436
The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable. “I received a general discharge under Honorable conditions and was told I could have it change after 6 months. Under applicable regulations, separations based on a personality disorder should be honorable unless a general (under honorable conditions) or an entry-level separation is warranted.
NAVY | DRB | 2005_Navy | ND0500437
AXIS III: Medical conditions: No serious medical conditions are noted at this time. AXIS III: Medical conditions: No serious medical conditions are noted at this time. Accordingly, I have separated AA N _(Applicant) from the Navy and characterized her service under General Conditions.” 030905: DD Form 214: Applicant discharged with a general (under honorable conditions) by reason of fraudulent enlistment into the naval service, authority: MILPERSMAN, Article 1910-134.Service Record...
NAVY | DRB | 2005_Navy | ND0500438
The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to general/under honorable conditions. As of this time, the Applicant has not provided sufficient documentation for the Board to consider. You may view DoD Directive 1332.28 and other Decisional Documents by going online at “ http://Boards.law.af.mil ” .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...
NAVY | DRB | 2005_Navy | ND0500439
No indication of appeal in the record.000619: DD Form 214: Applicant discharged discharge under other than honorable conditions by reason of misconduct due to drug abuse (use), authority: NAVMILPERSMAN, Article 1910-146.Applicant’s discharge package missing from service record. Normally, to permit relief, a procedural impropriety or inequity must have occurred during the discharge process for the period of enlistment in question. As of this time, the Applicant has not provided any...
NAVY | DRB | 2005_Navy | ND0500440
The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to general/under honorable conditions. Least favorable characterization of service possible is Under Other Than Honorable.040324: Applicant advised of rights and having elected not to consult with counsel certified under UCMJ Article 27B, elected to waive all rights.040331: Commanding Officer recommended discharge under other than honorable conditions by reason of misconduct due to drug abuse...
NAVY | DRB | 2005_Navy | ND0500441
The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge changed to honorable. Age at Entry: 18 Years Contracted: 4 (12 months extension) Education Level: 12 AFQT: 53 Highest Rate: AN Final Enlisted Performance Evaluation Averages (number of marks): Performance: 3.00 (1) Behavior: 1.00 (1) OTA: 2.00 Military Decorations: None Unit/Campaign/Service Awards: None Days of Unauthorized Absence: 51 Character, Narrative Reason, and Authority of Discharge (at time of...
NAVY | DRB | 2005_Navy | ND0500442
The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to general (under honorable conditions). Issues, as stated Issues submitted by the Applicant’s representative (American Legion) at the time of the Applicants personal appearance hearing supersede those submitted originally on Form DD-293. (Equity Issue) This former member opines that his psychological alcohol dependency contributed to and sufficiently extenuated his misconduct of record to...
NAVY | DRB | 2005_Navy | ND0500444
ND05-00444 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review was received on 20050118. The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable. Such conduct falls far short of that expected of a member of the U.S. military and does not meet the requirements for an upgrade of her characterization of service.
NAVY | DRB | 2005_Navy | ND0500457
The Applicant requested that his 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 based on the issue of obtaining Veterans' benefits and this issue does not serve to provide a foundation upon which the Board can grant relief.
NAVY | DRB | 2005_Navy | ND0500458
The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge changed to general/under honorable conditions. He reports using cannabis and cocaine 2 times since enlistment 8 months ago. A request for a waiver can be submitted during the processing of a formal application for reenlistment through a recruiter.
NAVY | DRB | 2005_Navy | ND0500459
010330: DD Form 214: Applicant discharge under other than honorable conditions by reason of misconduct due to drug abuse, authority: NAVMILPERSMAN, Article 1910-146. PART III – RATIONALE FOR DECISION AND PERTINENT REGULATION/LAW Discussion The Applicant was discharged in absentia on 20010330 under other than honorable conditions for misconduct due to drug abuse (A). The Applicant remains eligible for a personal appearance hearing, provided an application is received, at the NDRB, within 15...
NAVY | DRB | 2005_Navy | ND0500460
The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable. 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 U.S. Navy and falls far short of that required for an upgrade of his characterization of service. As of this time, the Applicant has not provided any documentation for the Board to consider.
NAVY | DRB | 2005_Navy | ND0500461
The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge changed to general/under honorable conditions. 990214: Applicant from unauthorized absence 0600, 990214 (2 days/surrendered).990812: Applicant to unauthorized absence 2359, 990812.990813: Applicant from unauthorized absence 0230, 990813.991007: NJP for violation of UCMJ, Article 86: Unauthorized absence from 2359, 990812 to 0230, 990813, violation of UCMJ, Article 134: Drunk and disorderly on...
NAVY | DRB | 2005_Navy | ND0500462
T he decision was four-to-one that the character and the narrative reason for discharge shall change, the Board voted three-to-two that the characterization should be general (under honorable conditions). After a thorough review of the records, the Board determined that the testimony of the 15-year-old neighbor, the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) investigations, the DNA tests, and the Family Advocacy Case Review Committee (FA CRC) proceedings, all of which were presented to the...
NAVY | DRB | 2005_Navy | ND0500463
The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable. 001006: Commanding Officer, Service School Command, Great Lakes, IL recommended discharge under other than honorable conditions by reason of misconduct due to commission of a serious offense and misconduct due to a pattern of misconduct. Outstanding post-service conduct, to the extent that such matters provide a basis for a more thorough understanding of the Applicant’s...
NAVY | DRB | 2005_Navy | ND0500464
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 “other than what it is.” The Applicant requests a documentary record review. “I was discharged because of my drug abuse and personal issues. Applicant's service record did not contain any unusual circumstances during his less than three months in the military to warrant a change of discharge to honorable.
NAVY | DRB | 2005_Navy | ND0500465
ND05-00465 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review was received on 20050126. “The evidence submitted attests the Applicant has become a productive member of the community therefore, we ask that you change the discharge to honorable based on post service performance and conduct.” Documentation In addition to the service record, the following additional documentation, submitted by the Applicant, was considered:Applicant’s DD Form 214 (2) Job/character reference from Office...
NAVY | DRB | 2005_Navy | ND0500466
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. PART III – RATIONALE FOR DECISION AND PERTINENT REGULATION/LAW Discussion The Applicant was discharged on 20040921 with an entry level separation (uncharacterized)...
NAVY | DRB | 2005_Navy | ND0500467
ND05-00467 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review was received on 20050125. Issues, as stated Applicant’s issues, as stated on the application or attached document/letter: “Dear Review Council: On or about 11 March 2004 I, J_ T_ M_ (Applicant) (social security number deleted) , received an OTHER THAN HONORABLE DISCHARGE from the United States Navy. The Deputy stated that he would contact my ship/Command to inform them of my location and situation so someone could come and...
NAVY | DRB | 2005_Navy | ND0500468
The NDRB also advised that the Board first conducts a documentary review prior to any personal appearance hearing. Drug abuse is inconsistent with Naval standards and service member should be discharged with an other than honorable discharge with a reenlistment code of RE-4.040622: Commander, Carrier Group FIVE authorized the Applicant's discharge under other than honorable conditions by reason of misconduct due to drug abuse (use). You may view DoD Directive 1332.28 and other Decisional...
NAVY | DRB | 2005_Navy | ND0500469
ND05-00469 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review was received on 20050125. The Applicant requests the Discharge Characterization of Service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable. Documentation In addition to the service record, the following additional documentation, submitted by the Applicant, was considered:Letter from Applicant to Congressman D_ M’s office, dtd October 26, 2004 Applicant’s DD Form 214 (Member 1) Aspplicant’s service record...
NAVY | DRB | 2005_Navy | ND0500470
ND05-00470 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review was received on 20050126. The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable. But I can never serve in the military again, because I didn’t get it right the first time.
NAVY | DRB | 2005_Navy | ND0500471
The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable or general/under honorable conditions. 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).When the service of a member of the U.S. Navy has been honest and faithful, it is appropriate to characterize that service as honorable. As of this time, the...
NAVY | DRB | 2005_Navy | ND0500472
The Applicant requests characterization of service received at the time of discharge changed to honorable. 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): Inactive: USNR (DEP) 030430 - 030806 Active: None Period of Service Under Review :Date of Enlistment: 030807 Date of Discharge: 040227...
NAVY | DRB | 2005_Navy | ND0500473
The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable. PART I - APPLICANT’S ISSUES AND DOCUMENTATION The evidence of record indicates that the Applicant received a Page 13 counseling/retention warning on 20030606.
NAVY | DRB | 2005_Navy | ND0500474
Days of Unauthorized Absence: 34 Character, Narrative Reason, and Authority of Discharge (at time of issuance):UNDER OTHER THAN HONORABLE CONDITIONS/Misconduct – Pattern of misconduct, authority: NAVMILPERSMAN, Article 3630600. Sentence: Confinement for 30 days, forfeiture of $100 per month for 2 months. Commanding Officer’s comments: “…it is recommended that AA S_ (Applicant) be separated with an other than honorable discharge”.930114: BUPERS directed the Applicant's discharge under other...
NAVY | DRB | 2005_Navy | ND0500475
The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable. In the acknowledgement letter, the Applicant was informed that the Naval Discharge Review Board (NDRB) first conducts a documentary review prior to any personal appearance hearing. PART III – RATIONALE FOR DECISION AND PERTINENT REGULATION/LAW Discussion The Applicant was discharged on 20040429 with a general (under honorable conditions) character of service for misconduct due...
NAVY | DRB | 2005_Navy | ND0500477
The Applicant requests the reason for the discharge be changed to “from KDG to KDH Hardship.” The Applicant requests a documentary record review. ET3 B_ (Applicant)’s mother is already caring for 2 of her own children in addition to ET3 B_ (Applicant)’s child. The summary of service clearly documents that parenthood was the reason the Applicant was discharged.
NAVY | DRB | 2005_Navy | ND0500478
The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge changed to general/under honorable conditions. In the acknowledgement letter, the Applicant was informed that the Naval Discharge Review Board (NDRB) first conducts a documentary review prior to any personal appearance hearing. As of this time, the Applicant has not provided documentation for the Board to consider.
NAVY | DRB | 2005_Navy | ND0500487
The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable or general (under honorable conditions). PART I - APPLICANT’S ISSUES AND DOCUMENTATION The Applicant did not object to the separation.941202: Commanding Officer recommended discharge under other than honorable conditions by reason of misconduct due to drug abuse, alcohol abuse rehabilitation failure, and misconduct due to the commission of a serious offense.941221: BUPERS...