USMC | DRB | 2006_Marine | MD0600355
PART I - APPLICANT’S ISSUES AND DOCUMENTATION As of this time, the Applicant has not provided any post-service documentation for the Board to consider. Relief denied.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.
USMC | DRB | 2006_Marine | MD0600356
The Applicant requests the Discharge Characterization of Service received at the time of discharge be changed to general (under honorable conditions). PART I - APPLICANT’S ISSUES AND DOCUMENTATION 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 by writing to:Secretary of the...
USMC | DRB | 2006_Marine | MD0600371
The Applicant requests the Discharge Characterization of Service received at the time of discharge be changed to general (under honorable conditions). Recommended that the Applicant be placed on a light duty status pending separation.920812: Naval Hospital Beaufort, SC, Medical Board:According to the recruit’s own statement, accepted by the Board, he had problems with his right hip approximately 1 ½ years prior to entering the military service while playing racquet ball. The Applicant...
USMC | DRB | 2006_Marine | MD0600372
The Applicant requests the Discharge Characterization of Service received at the time of discharge be changed to general (under honorable conditions). Veteran is a combat Veteran of Kuwait and Afghanistan, and until this incident, served honorable.”Applicant’s remarks taken from the DD Form 293: “I regret having disrupted military discipline & bring any dishonor to the Marine Corp [sic] but I’m asking to be able to continue my life without this shadow.”Additional issues submitted by...
USMC | DRB | 2006_Marine | MD0600373
The Applicant requests the Discharge Characterization of Service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable. Issues, as stated Applicant’s issues, as stated on the application:“To assist with further education and living expensesTo assist with VA benefits” Documentation In addition to the service record, the following additional documentation, submitted by the Applicant, was considered:Applicant’s DD Form 214 (Member 1 and 4)Reference letter from M_ M_, LCDP, NCGC II, Kent...
USMC | DRB | 2006_Marine | MD0600375
The Applicant requests the Discharge Characterization of Service received at the time of discharge be changed to general (under honorable conditions). Assessment: Schizophrenia Personality Features. PART III – RATIONALE FOR DECISION AND PERTINENT REGULATION/LAW Discussion The Applicant was discharged on 19981016 by reason of defective enlistment and induction due to a fraudulent entry - drug abuse (A) with a service characterization of uncharacterized.
USMC | DRB | 2006_Marine | MD0600396
The Applicant requests the Discharge Characterization of Service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable. During the interval period of 7 months the member has reported no improvement in pain relief and ability to perform regular Marine Corps training. PART III – RATIONALE FOR DECISION AND PERTINENT REGULATION/LAW Discussion The Applicant was discharged on 20030224 by reason of convenience of the government due to condition not a disability (A) with a service...
USMC | DRB | 2006_Marine | MD0600397
Documentation In addition to the service record, the following additional documentation, submitted by the Applicant, was considered:Applicant’s DD Form 214 (Member 4) PART II - SUMMARY OF SERVICE Prior Service (component, dates of service, type of discharge): Inactive: USMCR (DEP) 19810114 - 19810707 COGActive: USMC 19810708 - 19840927 HON Period of Service Under Review :Date of Enlistment: 19840928 Date of Discharge: 20010322 Length of Service (years, months, days):Active: 16 0522(Does not...
USMC | DRB | 2006_Marine | MD0600398
The Applicant requests the Discharge Characterization of Service received at the time of discharge be changed to general (under honorable conditions) and the Narrative Reason for Separation be changed to “ Other. Mandatory processing for separation is required for Marines who abuse illegal drugs. 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...
USMC | DRB | 2006_Marine | MD0600399
The Applicant requests the Discharge Characterization of Service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable. After being there for a few months I found out our Battalion was going to get deployed to iraq. Mandatory processing for separation is required for Marines who abuse illegal drugs.
USMC | DRB | 2006_Marine | MD0600400
MD06-00400 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review was received on 20060112. I request to upgrade my discharge from a General under Honorable Conditions to an Honorable Discharge based on the justification of my post service conduct to the present date. Initially the Applicant requested to appear before an administrative separation board but on 19921118 the Applicant forwarded a Conditional Waiver of Administrative Discharge Board to the GCMCA, offering to waive his...
USMC | DRB | 2006_Marine | MD0600401
The Applicant requests the Discharge Characterization of Service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable. The Head of the Alcohol Rehabilitation Department stated that although the Applicant had not complied with his Aftercare plan, he was not considered a treatment failure unless he returned to drinking or had another Alcohol Related Incident (ARI).031009: An Administrative Discharge Board, based upon preponderance of the evidence and by unanimous vote, found that the...
USMC | DRB | 2006_Marine | MD0600402
Documentation In addition to the service record, the following additional documentation, submitted by the Applicant, was considered:Applicant’s DD Form 214 (2)Character Reference from B_ V. G_ Jr., undatedCharacter Reference from J_ R. B_, dtd October 20, 2005 State of Connecticut DVA cover letter, dtd December 6, 2005Excerpts from Applicant’s service records (27 pages) PART II - SUMMARY OF SERVICE Prior Service (component, dates of service, type of discharge): Inactive: USMCR (DEP) 19930423...
USMC | DRB | 2006_Marine | MD0600403
The Applicant requests the Discharge 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, falls well below that required for an honorable characterization of service. Only the Board for Correction of Naval Records (BCNR) can make changes to reenlistment codes.
USMC | DRB | 2006_Marine | MD0600415
The Applicant requests the Discharge Characterization of Service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable. Before his nonjudicial punishment, Lance Corporal E_ was a Corporal with over three years of time in service. Whenever a Marine is involved in misconduct due to drug abuse, on the first offense, commanders shall process the member for administrative separation.
USMC | DRB | 2006_Marine | MD0600416
The Applicant requests the Discharge Characterization of Service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable. I believe that my performance of duty demonstrates that as a Marine, my performance of duty to the Corp was in keeping with the award of an Honorable Character of Service discharge rating. I injured myself while performing my duties and not due to any actions on my part that could be characterized as anything other than Honorable.” Documentation In addition to the...
USMC | DRB | 2006_Marine | MD0600417
The Applicant requests the Discharge Characterization of Service received at the time of discharge be changed to general (under honorable conditions). The patient has been advised of the above recommendations and agrees with the contents of this report.940717: Applicant to unauthorized absence at 1500.940718: Applicant from unauthorized absence at 1600 (1 day/surrendered).940801: Counseling: Advised of deficiencies in performance and conduct (Your adjustment disorder which is so severe that...
USMC | DRB | 2006_Marine | MD0600418
After reviewing my service records and the contents of this letter, I believe the reviewing board will reconsider my discharge and grant me a “General / Under Honorable Conditions”. PART II - SUMMARY OF SERVICE Prior Service (component, dates of service, type of discharge): Inactive: USMCR (DEP) 20020208 - 20020224 COG Active: None Period of Service Under Review :Date of Enlistment: 20020225 Date of Discharge: 20050427 Length of Service (years, months, days):Active: 03 02 03 Inactive: None...
USMC | DRB | 2006_Marine | MD0600420
MD06-00420 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review was received on 20060111. The Applicant requests the Discharge Characterization of Service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable.The Applicant requests a personal appearance hearing before the Board in the Washington National Capital Region and a documentary record discharge review. This is not the truth.After that I began to get constant threats from staff Sgt.
USMC | DRB | 2006_Marine | MD0600421
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:Applicant’s DD Form 214 (Member 4)Meritorious Mast for outstanding service, dtd October 1, 2001 Certificate of Promotion to Corporal, dtd August 1, 2002 Certificate of Commendation, dtd January 1, 2003 PART II - SUMMARY OF SERVICE Prior...
USMC | DRB | 2006_Marine | MD0600422
MD06-00422 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review was received on 20060118. The discharge shall remain as a bad conduct discharge by reason of court-marital. Specification 1: Having knowledge of a lawful order issued by the Commanding Officer of the Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School, to wit: School Order 5370.4A, dated 950410, an order which it was his duty to obey, did on board Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, on or about 9...
USMC | DRB | 2006_Marine | MD0600430
There are no other record of use.9.) The summary of service clearly documents that misconduct due to drug abuse was the reason the Applicant was discharged. The Applicant admitted that he used illegal drugs and was properly notified by the Commanding Officer that he was recommending the Applicant’s discharge by reason of misconduct due to drug abuse.
USMC | DRB | 2006_Marine | MD0600431
The Applicant requests the Discharge Characterization of Service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable. Character, Narrative Reason, and Authority of Discharge (at time of issuance):GENERAL (UNDER HONORABLE CONDITIONS)/PERSONALITY DISORDER, authority: MARCORSEPMAN Par. I recommend that Lance Corporal F_ be separated with a General discharge with honorable characterization of service.
USMC | DRB | 2006_Marine | MD0600432
Applicant understands that the separation authority may disapprove his request for a general discharge and award him an other than honorable characterization of service.020223: Medical Division, NAVCONBRIG MIRAMAR, San Diego, CA confinement evaluation.020225: Counseling: Advised of deficiencies in performance and conduct (Conviction at a summary court martial held on 020222, at Spt Bn, RTR, MCRD San Diego, CA), and advised being processed for administrative discharge action.Applicant chose...
USMC | DRB | 2006_Marine | MD0600433
Applicant chose not to make a statement.960510: Acknowledged understanding of eligibility but not recommended for promotion to LCpl for the month of April because of your recent NJP.Applicant chose not to make a statement.970106: Applicant to unauthorized absence at 0715 on 970106.970115: Applicant from unauthorized absence at 0715 on 970115 (9 days).970220: NJP for violation of UCMJ, Article 86: In that LCpl H_(Applicant), did, on board MCB Camp P Pendleton, CA on or about 0715, 970106,...
USMC | DRB | 2006_Marine | MD0600434
The Applicant requests the Discharge 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 (Member 4)Applicant’s statement dtd September 21, 2005Character Reference ltr from B_ T. H_, CPT, JA, Team 7, 213 th LSO, dtd August 31, 2005Character Reference ltr from S_ W. S_ III, SFC,...
USMC | DRB | 2006_Marine | MD0600435
As my punishment, I was sentenced to 60 days in the Military Brigg and was going to be discharged under “General/Under Honorable Conditions.” While incarcerated, my discharge was downgraded to “Bad Conduct” because of Marijuana residue that was found in my room.I believe that the discharge should upgraded due to the fact that it is based on two incidents from out of the latter part of my 4+ years of service. Findings : Guilty Sentence: Confinement for 45 days, Bad Conduct discharge. The...
USMC | DRB | 2006_Marine | MD0600436
The Applicant requests the Discharge Characterization of Service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable. At that point in time, I didn’t know it was against Marine Corps Orders to have a person in the back with the gear. I told her what had happened she looked me right in my eyes and said K_ everybody knows you’re a slut.
USMC | DRB | 2006_Marine | MD0600452
The Applicant requests the Discharge Characterization of Service received at the time of discharge be changed to general (under honorable conditions). The Board determined that the documentation provided by the Applicant did not mitigate the misconduct that resulted in the characterization of discharge. The Applicant may, however, petition the Board for Correction of Naval Records (BCNR), 2 Navy Annex, Washington, DC 20370-5100, concerning a change in the characterization of Naval service,...
USMC | DRB | 2006_Marine | MD0600453
The Applicant requests the Discharge Characterization of Service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable or general (under honorable conditions). 6303)]931105: Affidavit of Service by Mail contained in record.931105: Commanding Officer, Inspector-Instructor, Headquarter & Service Company, 4 th Maintenance Battalion, recommended Applicant’s discharge under other than honorable conditions by reason of Unsatisfactory Participation in the Selected Marine Corps Reserve due to...
USMC | DRB | 2006_Marine | MD0600454
The Applicant requests the Discharge Characterization of Service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable or general (under honorable conditions). The Applicant is advised that the Veterans Administration determines eligibility for post-service benefits not the Naval Discharge Review Board. While 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...
USMC | DRB | 2006_Marine | MD0600472
MD06-00472 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review was received on 20060210. The Applicant requests the Discharge Characterization of Service received at the time of discharge be changed to general (under honorable conditions). (Applicant) reported positive urinalysis was in error and he has not used marijuana since enlisting in Marines.
USMC | DRB | 2006_Marine | MD0600473
The Applicant requests the Discharge Characterization of Service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable. Now I ask that the country I love honor my service with an Honorable Discharge from the United States Marine Corps. PART II - SUMMARY OF SERVICE Prior Service (component, dates of service, type of discharge): Inactive: USMCR (DEP) 20010216 - 20011126 COG Active: None Period of Service Under Review :Date of Enlistment: 20011127 Date of Discharge: 20031121 Length of...
USMC | DRB | 2006_Marine | MD0600474
The Applicant requests the Discharge Characterization of Service received at the time of discharge be changed to general (under honorable conditions). Block 28, Narrative Reason for Separation, should read: “ FRAUDULENT ENTRY INTO MILITARY SERVICE, DRUG ABUSE.” The Commandant, Headquarters USMC, Quantico, VA, will be notified, recommending the DD Form 214 be corrected or reissued, as appropriate. The Applicant's service record did not contain any unusual circumstances during his less than...
USMC | DRB | 2006_Marine | MD0600475
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 I - ISSUES AND DOCUMENTATION Decisional Issues: Propriety: No counsel Documentation: In addition to the service record, the following additional documentation, submitted by the Applicant, was considered:Applicant’s DD Form 214 (Member 4)Applicant’s DD Form 214 (Member 1) Applicant’s DD Form 214 (Service 2)...
USMC | DRB | 2006_Marine | MD0600476
The Applicant requests the Discharge Characterization of Service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable. Charge I: violation of the UCMJ, Article 86: Specification: In that Private First Class R_ B. S_ (Applicant), U.S. Marine Corps, on active duty, did, on or about 000622, without authority, absent himself from his unit, to wit: Golf Battery, 2d Battalion, 11 th Marines, 1 st Marine Division, located at Camp Pendleton, CA, and did remain so absent until on or about...
USMC | DRB | 2006_Marine | MD0600493
MD06-00493 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review was received on 20060214. Mandatory processing for separation is required for Marines who abuse illegal drugs. The Applicant’s allegations, that he was denied assistance and counseling for his personal problems, do not refute the presumption of regularity in this case.
USMC | DRB | 2006_Marine | MD0600495
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:Applicant’s DD Form 214 (Copy 4)Response to Request for Separation Documents/InformationLetter from Applicant, dated January 7, 2006 PART II - SUMMARY OF SERVICE Prior Service (component, dates of service, type of discharge): Inactive:...
USMC | DRB | 2006_Marine | MD0600501
I recommend that he be separated under other than honorable characterization of service. As of this time, the Applicant has not provided any post-service documentation for the Board to consider. You may view DoD Instruction 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 by writing to:Secretary of the...
USMC | DRB | 2006_Marine | MD0600502
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 I - APPLICANT’S ISSUES AND DOCUMENTATION Applicant chose to make a rebuttal.010606: Applicant’s rebuttal page 11 entry.010703: NAVDRUGLAB, SAN DIEGO, CA, reported Applicant’s urine sample, received 010629, tested positive for THC.010901: Counseling: Advised of deficiencies...
USMC | DRB | 2006_Marine | MD0600503
After a thorough review of the available records, supporting documents, facts, and circumstances unique to this case, an impropriety in the administrative discharge process was discovered by the NDRB. CA 940624: The sentence approved and ordered executed.940505: Counseling: Advised of deficiencies in performance and conduct (wrongfully and without authority wear upon his uniform a rifle badge with 4th award device), necessary corrective actions explained, sources of assistance provided,...
USMC | DRB | 2006_Marine | MD0600504
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. D. Secretary of the Navy Instruction 5420.174D of 22 December 2004, Naval Discharge Review Board (NDRB) Procedures and Standards, Part II, Para 211, Regularity of Government Affairs. You may view DoD Instruction 1332.28 and other Decisional Documents by going online at “...
USMC | DRB | 2006_Marine | MD0600505
The Applicant requests the Discharge 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 20050128 by reason of defective enlistment and induction due to a fraudulent entry (A) with a service characterization of general (under honorable conditions. You may view DoD Directive 1332.28 and other Decisional Documents by going online at “...
USMC | DRB | 2006_Marine | MD0600506
The Applicant requests the Discharge Characterization of Service received at the time of discharge be changed to general (under honorable conditions). Since then, I have had only one incident in my civilian life in the three years I have been discharged, and I completed the required probation for it.”Additional issues submitted by Applicant’s representative (American Legion): “Equity Issue: Based on our review of evidentiary record and on behalf of this former member, we request that the...
USMC | DRB | 2006_Marine | MD0600507
PART I - APPLICANT’S ISSUES AND DOCUMENTATION Issues, as stated Equity – Alcohol problem Equity – Personal problemsNo issues were submitted by the Applicant.AND/ORApplicant’s issues, as stated on the application 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).C.
USMC | DRB | 2006_Marine | MD0600508
The cigar contained the marijuana that the Cpl had purchased, but me being the driver was charged with possession. 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 (B and C).The Applicant states, “I request that my characterization of discharge be changed to honorable because I believe that I served honorably in the Marine Corps, also there were several injustices that have...
USMC | DRB | 2006_Marine | MD0600509
The Applicant requests the Discharge Characterization of Service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable. ]940228: Applicant to unauthorized absence at 0700 on 940228.940808: Applicant from unauthorized absence at 1550 on 940808 (161 days/surrendered).940928:DD Form 214: Applicant discharged under other than honorable conditions in lieu of trial by court martial, authority: MARCORPSEPMAN Par. You may view DoD Directive 1332.28 and other Decisional Documents by going...
USMC | DRB | 2006_Marine | MD0600527
The Applicant requests the Discharge Characterization of Service received at the time of discharge be changed to general (under honorable conditions). My record of promotions showed I was generally a good service member. PART III – RATIONALE FOR DECISION AND PERTINENT REGULATION/LAW Discussion The Applicant was discharged on 19970521 by reason of misconduct due to drug abuse (A) with a service characterization of under other than honorable conditions.
USMC | DRB | 2006_Marine | MD0600528
The Applicant requests the Discharge Characterization of Service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable. The characterization of service directed was Under Other Than Honorable Conditions. 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 by writing to:Secretary of the...
USMC | DRB | 2006_Marine | MD0600529
Diagnosis: Scheuermann’s Disease.” Recommendation: Discharge by reason of Erroneous Enlistment. 050407: Commanding Officer recommended separation by reason of erroneous entry. 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 by writing to:Secretary of the Navy Council of Review Boards