USMC | DRB | 2009_Marine | MD0902342
After consideration of all available documentation to include the Applicant’s enlistment waiver for self-admitted drug use (marijuana use, 1 time), the lack of appeal requests or rebuttal statements by the Applicant, and the decision to waive his right to an administrative separation board, the Board presumed regularity in the conduct of government affairs and found the Applicant did not provide sufficient, credible evidence to the contrary.Issue 4:(Decisional) () . The Applicant should be...
USMC | DRB | 2009_Marine | MD0902343
The Applicant had agreed to take his punishment and still receive an Honorable discharge.The Applicant provided no documented evidence to support his issue. The NDRB recalculated the Applicant’s Pro/Con marks and found his overall average Pro/Con marks during his enlistment to be 4.3/4.0, which met the minimum requirement to receive an Honorable characterization of service.Summary: After a thorough review of the available evidence, to include the Applicant’s summary of service, record...
USMC | DRB | 2009_Marine | MD0902344
By a vote of 5-0, the NDRB found an upgrade to Honorable to be appropriate. ” Additional Reviews : After a document review has been conducted, former members are eligible for a personal appearance hearing, provided the application is received at the NDRB within 15 years of the Applicant’s date of discharge. If the action includes either a punitive or administrative discharge for misconduct or for any basis wherein an Other Than Honorable discharge is authorized, the medical board report is...
USMC | DRB | 2009_Marine | MD0902345
Summary: After a thorough review of the available evidence, to include the Applicant’s summary of service, record entries, and discharge process, the Board found Therefore, the awarded characterization of service shall and the narrative reason for separation shall remain .The Applicant remains eligible for a personal appearance hearing for a period of fifteen years from the date of discharge. ” Additional Reviews : After a document review has been conducted, former members are eligible for...
USMC | DRB | 2009_Marine | MD0902346
The NDRB found there was credible evidence in the record that the Applicant used illegal drugs, the applicant was afforded all of his rights, and the mandatory processing for separation required for Marines who wrongfully use illegal drugs was proper; therefore, the board determined that no change in the narrative reason for separation is warranted.The NDRB recognizes that serving in the Marine Corps is very challenging. As such, by a vote of 5-0, the board found the awarded...
USMC | DRB | 2009_Marine | MD0902347
C. Marine Forces Reserve Force Order P5800.6A (MarForRes Legal Standard Operating Procedures) DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVYNAVAL DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD (NDRB) DISCHARGE REVIEW DECISIONAL DOCUMENTApplicant’s Issues 1.Decisional issues: (Propriety) Applicant contends that he was unjustly accused and processed for separation due to chain of custody errors involved with the Command Directed Urinalysis test samples; as such, he should not have received Nonjudicial Punishment nor been separated from the...
USMC | DRB | 2009_Marine | MD0902348
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVYNAVAL DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD (NDRB) DISCHARGE REVIEW DECISIONAL DOCUMENTApplicant’s Issues 1. An upgrade would be inappropriate.Summary: After a thorough review of the available evidence, to include the Applicant’s summary of service, record entries, and discharge process, the Board found Therefore, the awarded characterization of service shall and the narrative reason for separation shall remain .The Applicant remains eligible for a personal appearance hearing for a...
USMC | DRB | 2009_Marine | MD0902349
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVYNAVAL DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD (NDRB) DISCHARGE REVIEW DECISIONAL DOCUMENTApplicant’s Issues 1. The Applicant should be aware submission of these items alone does not guarantee clemency as each discharge is reviewed by the NDRB on a case-by-case basis.Summary: After a thorough review of the available evidence, to include the Applicant’s summary of service, record entries, and discharge process, the Board found Therefore, the awarded characterization of service shall BAD...
USMC | DRB | 2009_Marine | MD0902350
Types of Documents Submitted/reviewedRelated to Military Service: DD 214:Service/Medical Record:Other Records: Related to Post-Service Period: Employment: Finances: Education/Training: Health/Medical Records: Substance Abuse: Criminal Records: Family/Personal Status: Community Service: References: Additional Statements:From Applicant:From Representation:From Congress member:Other Documentation: Pertinent Regulation/Law A. Based on the limited information in the Applicant’s service record,...
USMC | DRB | 2009_Marine | MD0902351
Summary: After a thorough review of the available evidence, to include the Applicant’s summary of service, record entries, and discharge process, the Board found Therefore, the awarded characterization of service shall and the narrative reason for separation shall remain . ” Additional Reviews : After a document review has been conducted, former members are eligible for a personal appearance hearing, provided the application is received at the NDRB within 15 years of the Applicant’s date of...
USMC | DRB | 2009_Marine | MD0902352
Types of Documents Submitted/reviewedRelated to Military Service: DD 214:Service/Medical Record:Other Records: Related to Post-Service Period: Employment: Finances: Education/Training: Health/Medical Records: Substance Abuse: Criminal Records: Family/Personal Status: Community Service: References: Additional Statements:From Applicant:From Representation:From Congress member:Other Documentation: Pertinent Regulation/Law A. It was noted within the documents submitted by the Applicant that a...
USMC | DRB | 2009_Marine | MD0902370
There is no requirement or law that grants recharacterization solely on the issue of obtaining veterans benefits, and this issue does not serve to provide a foundation upon which the Board can grant relief.By regulation, an Uncharacterized description shall be used when separation is initiated while a member is in an entry level status (within the first 180 days of enlistment), except when separation is for certain prescribed situations (none of which apply to the Applicant) in which...
USMC | DRB | 2009_Marine | MD0902371
A preponderance of the evidence reviewed supports the conclusion that the Applicant committed a serious offense, that separation from the Marine Corps was appropriate, and that a General (Under Honorable Conditions) discharge was warranted. ” Additional Reviews : After a document review has been conducted, former members are eligible for a personal appearance hearing, provided the application is received at the NDRB within 15 years of the Applicant’s date of discharge. Additionally, the...
USMC | DRB | 2009_Marine | MD0902372
Summary: After a thorough review of the available evidence, to include the Applicant’s summary of service, record entries, and discharge process, the Board found Therefore, the awarded characterization of service shall and the narrative reason for separation shall remain . ” Additional Reviews : After a document review has been conducted, former members are eligible for a personal appearance hearing, provided the application is received at the NDRB within 15 years of the Applicant’s date of...
USMC | DRB | 2009_Marine | MD0902373
Applicant requests the NDRB consider his entire service career, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, and combat service during OIF 4-6 and upgrade his characterization of service from Under Other than Honorable Conditions to Honorable.In reviewing discharges, the Board presumes regularity in the conduct of Government affairs unless there is substantial credible evidence to rebut the presumption, to include evidence submitted by the Applicant. This processing usually results in discharge...
USMC | DRB | 2009_Marine | MD0902374
Nondecisional issues: Applicant contends that he was advised by a local Veterans Affairs Office that his discharge characterization of service would be automatically upgraded to General (Under Honorable Conditions) 6 months after his discharge date. Regulations limit the Board’s review to a determination of the propriety and equity of the discharge; as such, the NDRB has no authority to act on this issue. ” Additional Reviews : After a document review has been conducted, former members are...
USMC | DRB | 2009_Marine | MD0902375
Types of Documents Submitted/reviewedRelated to Military Service: DD 214:Service/Medical Record:Other Records: Related to Post-Service Period: Employment: Finances: Education/Training: Health/Medical Records: Substance Abuse: Criminal Records: Family/Personal Status: Community Service: References: Additional Statements:From Applicant:From Representation:From Congress member:Other Documentation: Pertinent Regulation/Law A. Paragraph 6215, WEIGHT CONTROL FAILURE , of the Marine Corps...
USMC | DRB | 2009_Marine | MD0902376
By a vote of the Narrative Reason shall DISABILITY, EXISTED PRIOR TO SERVICE, MED BD or PEBDiscussion The NDRB, under its responsibility to examine the propriety and equity of an Applicant’s discharge, is authorized to change the character of service and the reason for discharge if such change is warranted. Summary: After a thorough review of the available evidence, to include the Applicant’s summary of service, medical and record entries, and discharge process, the Board found Therefore,...
USMC | DRB | 2009_Marine | MD0902377
Based on several mental health evaluations, the Applicant’s command administratively processed her for separation. The NDRB voted unanimously to upgrade the characterization of the discharge to Honorable.Summary: After a thorough review of the available evidence, to include the Applicant’s summary of service, record entries, and discharge process, the Board found Therefore, the awarded characterization of service shall and the narrative reason for separation shall remain PERSONALITY...
USMC | DRB | 2009_Marine | MD0902378
The Board’s vote was 5-0 that the characterization of discharge should be upgraded to Honorable.Summary: After a thorough review of the available evidence, to include the Applicant’s summary of service, record entries, and discharge process, the Board found Therefore, the awarded characterization of service shall and the narrative reason for separation shall remain . ” Additional Reviews : After a document review has been conducted, former members are eligible for a personal appearance...
USMC | DRB | 2009_Marine | MD0902379
Since the NDRB has no jurisdiction over reenlistment, reentry, or reinstatement into the Navy, Marine Corps, or any other of the Armed Forces, the NDRB is not authorized to change a reenlistment code. Relief denied.Summary: After a thorough review of the available evidence, to include the Applicant’s summary of service, record entries, and discharge process, the Board found Therefore, the awarded characterization of service shall and the narrative reason for separation shall remain . ”...
USMC | DRB | 2009_Marine | MD0902380
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVYNAVAL DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD (NDRB) DISCHARGE REVIEW DECISIONAL DOCUMENTApplicant’s Issues 1. ” Additional Reviews : After a document review has been conducted, former members are eligible for a personal appearance hearing, provided the application is received at the NDRB within 15 years of the Applicant’s date of discharge. Additionally, the NDRB has no authority to upgrade a discharge for the sole purpose of enhancing reenlistment opportunities.
USMC | DRB | 2009_Marine | MD0902381
Relief granted.Summary: After a thorough review of the available evidence, to include the Applicant’s summary of service, record entries, and discharge process, the Board found the discharge was proper and equitable at the time of discharge.However, based on his post-service efforts, the awarded characterization was worthy of consideration. Therefore, the awarded characterization of service shall and the narrative reason for separation shall remain COMPLETION OF REQUIRED ACTIVE SERVICE.The...
USMC | DRB | 2009_Marine | MD0902382
Relief denied.Summary: After a thorough review of the available evidence, to include the Applicant’s summary of service, medical and record entries, and discharge process, the Board found Therefore, the awarded characterization of service shall and the narrative reason for separation shall remain . ” Additional Reviews : After a document review has been conducted, former members are eligible for a personal appearance hearing, provided the application is received at the NDRB within 15 years...
USMC | DRB | 2009_Marine | MD0902383
Additionally, the NDRB has no authority to upgrade a discharge for the sole purpose of enhancing reenlistment opportunities. ” Additional Reviews : After a document review has been conducted, former members are eligible for a personal appearance hearing, provided the application is received at the NDRB within 15 years of the Applicant’s date of discharge. Additionally, the NDRB has no authority to upgrade a discharge for the sole purpose of enhancing reenlistment opportunities.
USMC | DRB | 2009_Marine | MD0902384
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVYNAVAL DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD (NDRB) DISCHARGE REVIEW DECISIONAL DOCUMENTApplicant’s Issues 1. The fact that he violated the Marine Corps’ zero tolerance policy on illegal drug use with full knowledge of the ramifications of such use and the fact that he needed an illegal drug use waiver to be allowed enlistment in the first place, led the Board to conclude that the Applicant’s misconduct did not warrant consideration as an isolated incident in an otherwise honorable...
USMC | DRB | 2009_Marine | MD0902417
Relief denied.Summary: After a thorough review of the available evidence, to include the Applicant’s summary of service, record entries, and discharge process, the Board found Therefore, the awarded characterization of service shall and the narrative reason for separation shall remain .The Applicant remains eligible for a personal appearance hearing for a period of fifteen years from the date of discharge. ” Additional Reviews : After a document review has been conducted, former members are...
USMC | DRB | 2009_Marine | MD0902418
The Applicant submitted one non-decisional issue and one decisional issue for the Board’s consideration.The Board completed a thorough review of the circumstances that led to discharge and the discharge process to ensure discharge met the pertinent standards of equity and propriety. Based on his career PRO/CON evaluation average, the failure to maintain Marine Corps body composition standards, and the NJP guilty finding for illegal drug use (a serious offense that is eligible for a punitive...
USMC | DRB | 2009_Marine | MD0902419
Types of Documents Submitted/reviewedRelated to Military Service: DD 214:Service/Medical Record:Other Records: Related to Post-Service Period: None Submitted Employment: Finances: Education/Training: Health/Medical Records: Substance Abuse: Criminal Records: Family/Personal Status: Community Service: References: Additional Statements:From Applicant:From Representation:From Congress member:Other Documentation: Pertinent Regulation/Law A. Paragraph 6203.3 CONVENIENCE OF THE GOVERNMENT, of the...
USMC | DRB | 2009_Marine | MD0902432
The Applicant’s record of service is marred with a Special Court-Martial conviction for violations of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ); specifically, violation of Article 86 (Unauthorized Absence – Absent without leave for a period of 226 days) and violation of Article 112a (Wrongful use of illegal drugs – 2separate specifications of wrongful use of cocaine).The Applicant’s initial entry into the Marine Corps included a Recruiting Station, Commanding Officer waiver for pre-service...
USMC | DRB | 2009_Marine | MD0902433
On 12 Jan 2007, the Applicant received a 6105 counseling warning for PTSD. ” Additional Reviews : After a document review has been conducted, former members are eligible for a personal appearance hearing, provided the application is received at the NDRB within 15 years of the Applicant’s date of discharge. Additionally, the NDRB has no authority to upgrade a discharge for the sole purpose of enhancing reenlistment opportunities.
USMC | DRB | 2009_Marine | MD0902434
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVYNAVAL DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD (NDRB) DISCHARGE REVIEW DECISIONAL DOCUMENTApplicant’s Issues 1. Furthermore, the Applicant did not submit any evidence with his application to the NDRB to overcome the government’s presumption of regularity in the administrative discharge.Summary: After a thorough review of the available evidence, to include the Applicant’s summary of service, record entries, and administrative discharge process, the Board found Therefore, the awarded...
USMC | DRB | 2009_Marine | MD0902435
SNM willfully and with disregard for good order and discipline, consumed alcohol while under the legal drinking age, demonstrated unsafe operation of a motor vehicle, unnecessary risk to self and others, failure to obey state laws, failure to obey an order and discipline in the armed forces, and conduct that brings discredit upon the Naval Service and United States Marine Corps.- 20081218: For violation of Article 112a of the UCMJ that resulted in NJP on 20081218.- 20081218: For my illegal...
USMC | DRB | 2009_Marine | MD0902436
Relief denied.Summary: After a thorough review of the available evidence, to include the Applicant’s summary of service, record entries, and discharge process, the Board found Therefore, the awarded characterization of service shall GENERAL (UNDER HONORABLE CONDITIONS) and the narrative reason for separation shall remain . ” Additional Reviews : After a document review has been conducted, former members are eligible for a personal appearance hearing, provided the application is received at...
USMC | DRB | 2009_Marine | MD0902437
Specifically, the Applicant’s prior service misconduct could not be used in determination of characterization of his service upon separation. Therefore, the discharge authority was bound to characterize the Applicant’s service based solely on the Marine’s overall in-service conduct. ” Additional Reviews : After a document review has been conducted, former members are eligible for a personal appearance hearing, provided the application is received at the NDRB within 15 years of the...
USMC | DRB | 2009_Marine | MD0902438
Violation of Article 92 x 3 by disobeying the liberty order and riding in a government vehicle in an off duty status. ” Additional Reviews : After a document review has been conducted, former members are eligible for a personal appearance hearing, provided the application is received at the NDRB within 15 years of the Applicant’s date of discharge. Additionally, the NDRB has no authority to upgrade a discharge for the sole purpose of enhancing reenlistment opportunities.
USMC | DRB | 2009_Marine | MD0902439
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVYNAVAL DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD (NDRB) DISCHARGE REVIEW DECISIONAL DOCUMENTApplicant’s Issues 1. Relief denied.Summary: After a thorough review of the available evidence, to include the Applicant’s summary of service, record entries, and discharge process, the Board found Therefore, the awarded characterization of service shall and the narrative reason for separation shall remain . ” Additional Reviews : After a document review has been conducted, former members are...
USMC | DRB | 2009_Marine | MD0902440
Decisional issue: Applicant contends that characterization of service was based on an isolated, adverse action in 48 months of otherwise outstanding service. Summary : After a thorough review of the available evidence, to include the Applicant’s summary of service, record entries, and the Verbatim Record of Trial by Special Court-Martial, the Board found Therefore, the awarded characterization of service shall and the narrative reason for separation shall remain .The Applicant remains...
USMC | DRB | 2009_Marine | MD0902441
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVYNAVAL DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD (NDRB) DISCHARGE REVIEW DECISIONAL DOCUMENTApplicant’s Issues 1. The Applicant is advised that completion of these items alone does not guarantee clemency, as each discharge is reviewed by the Board on a case-by-case basis to determine if post-service accomplishments help demonstrate in-service misconduct was an aberration and not indicative of the member’s overall character.Summary: After a thorough review of the available evidence, to...
USMC | DRB | 2009_Marine | MD0902442
To receive a Good Conduct Medal, a service member must complete three years of misconduct-free service. Summary: After a thorough review of the available evidence, to include the Applicant’s summary of service, record entries, verbatim record of trial and discharge process, the Board found Therefore, the awarded characterization of service shall and the narrative reason for separation shall remain.The Applicant remains eligible for a personal appearance hearing for a period of fifteen years...
USMC | DRB | 2009_Marine | MD0902462
Types of Documents Submitted/reviewedRelated to Military Service: DD 214:Service/Medical Record:Other Records: Related to Post-Service Period: Employment: Finances: Education/Training: Health/Medical Records: Substance Abuse: Criminal Records: Family/Personal Status: Community Service: References: Additional Statements:From Applicant:From Representation:From Congress member:Other Documentation: Pertinent Regulation/Law A. Paragraph 6203, CONVENIENCE OF THE GOVERNMENT, of the Marine Corps...
USMC | DRB | 2009_Marine | MD0902463
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVYNAVAL DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD (NDRB) DISCHARGE REVIEW DECISIONAL DOCUMENTApplicant’s Issues 1. ” Additional Reviews : After a document review has been conducted, former members are eligible for a personal appearance hearing, provided the application is received at the NDRB within 15 years of the Applicant’s date of discharge. Additionally, the NDRB has no authority to upgrade a discharge for the sole purpose of enhancing reenlistment opportunities.
USMC | DRB | 2009_Marine | MD0902464
Applicant’s Request:Characterization change to: Narrative Reason change to: Summary of ServicePrior Service: Inactive:USMCR (DEP)20001030 - 20010813Active: Period of Service Under Review: Date of Current Enlistment: 20010814Age at Enlistment: Period of Enlistment: Years MonthsDate of Discharge:20051202Highest Rank:Length of Service: Year(s)Month(s)19 Day(s)Education Level: AFQT:49MOS: 0311Proficiency/Conduct Marks (# of occasions):()/()Fitness Reports: Awards and Decorations (per DD...
USMC | DRB | 2009_Marine | MD0902467
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVYNAVAL DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD (NDRB) DISCHARGE REVIEW DECISIONAL DOCUMENTApplicant’s Issues 1. Decisional issues: Applicant seeks change in narrative reason for discharge and characterization of separation due to both propriety (wrong narrative reason for his circumstances) and (equity) in that he rates an Honorable characterization due to serving without misconduct. ” Additional Reviews : After a document review has been conducted, former members are eligible for a...
USMC | DRB | 2009_Marine | MD0902477
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVYNAVAL DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD (NDRB) DISCHARGE REVIEW DECISIONAL DOCUMENTApplicant’s Issues 1. Summary : After a thorough review of the available evidence, to include the Applicant’s summary of service, record entries, and the basic Record of Trial by Special Court-Martial, the Board found Therefore, the awarded characterization of service shall and the narrative reason for separation shall remain .The Applicant remains eligible for a personal appearance hearing for a...
USMC | DRB | 2009_Marine | MD0902478
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVYNAVAL DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD (NDRB) DISCHARGE REVIEW DECISIONAL DOCUMENTApplicant’s Issues 1. Summary: After a thorough review of the available evidence, to include the Applicant’s summary of service, record entries and the additional documentation submitted by the Applicant, the Board found Therefore, the awarded characterization of service shall and the narrative reason for separation shall remain .The Applicant remains eligible for a personal appearance hearing for...
USMC | DRB | 2009_Marine | MD0902479
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVYNAVAL DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD (NDRB) DISCHARGE REVIEW DECISIONAL DOCUMENTAPPLICANT’S ISSUES 1. An upgrade would be inappropriate.Summary: After a thorough review of the available evidence, to include the Applicant’s summary of service, record entries, and discharge process, the Board found Therefore, the awarded characterization of service shall and the narrative reason for separation shall remain .The Applicant remains eligible for a personal appearance hearing for a...
USMC | DRB | 2009_Marine | MD0902480
Based on the offenses committed by the Applicant, his command administratively processed him for separation. The Board determined an upgrade would be inappropriate.Summary: After a thorough review of the available evidence, to include the Applicant’s summary of service, record entries, and discharge process, the Board found Therefore, the awarded characterization of service shall and the narrative reason for separation shall remain .The Applicant remains eligible for a personal appearance...
USMC | DRB | 2009_Marine | MD0902481
When notified of administrative separation processing using the procedure, the Applicant waived rights to consult with a qualified counsel, to submit a written statement, orto request a hearing before an administrative discharge board.The NDRB had a copy of the Applicant’s administrative separation package as well as the Applicant’s acknowledgement of rights in response to the pending administrative separation.The Applicant provided no documentation to rebut the government’s presumption of...
USMC | DRB | 2009_Marine | MD0902482
Instead, the Command accepted the Mental Healthcare Provider’s findings and processed the Applicant for separation from service with a narrative reason for discharge of “Convenience of the Government- Not a Disability” and a General, Under Honorable Conditions characterization of service.The Applicant clearly did not meet the high standard for an Honorable characterization of service.The Applicant provided no documentation,beyond that which was in his medial record, to refute or challenge...