PART I - APPLICANT’S ISSUES AND DOCUMENTATION
PART II - SUMMARY OF SERVICE
PART III – RATIONALE FOR DECISION AND PERTINENT REGULATION/LAW
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.
USMC | DRB | 1999_Marine | MD99-01227
PART I - APPLICANT’S ISSUES AND DOCUMENTATION I was also gaining more weight. The applicant had no NJP’s and his average proficiency and conduct marks were 4.3/4.2 respectively, thus warranting an honorable discharge.
USMC | DRB | 2002_Marine | MD02-00605
An honorable discharge is required to pursue this career and be a productive citizen.I thank you in advance for your consideration in this matter.Sincerely, 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 DD Form 214Copy of article from newspaper Medical records (9 pages)Record of proficiency and conduct markings dated 10/06/99 PART II - SUMMARY OF SERVICE...
USMC | DRB | 2013_Marine | MD1300673
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: Rehabilitation/Treatment: Criminal Records: Personal Documentation: Community Service: References: Department of VA letter: Other Documentation: Additional Statements:From Applicant: From/To Representation:From/ToCongress member: Pertinent Regulation/Law A. Paragraph 6215, WEIGHT...
USMC | DRB | 2001_Marine | MD01-00546
I received a General Under Honorable Conditions just based on my weight problem. 990804: GCMCA [MCB Hawaii] advised the Commandant of the Marine Corps that the applicant's discharge was directed with a general (under honorable conditions) by reason of unsatisfactory performance due to weight control failure. Pertinent Regulation/Law (at time of discharge)A. Paragraph 6206, UNSATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE , of the Marine Corps Separation and Retirement Manual, (MCO P1900.16E), effective 18 Aug...
USMC | DRB | 2005_Marine | MD0500702
The Applicant requests the Discharge Characterization of Service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable. Further, on 20030518 (six months after being assigned to the program), the Applicant was counseled for not makings satisfactory progress and not returning to her prescribed weight and body fat standards. Clearly, the Applicant’s performance and conduct, which forms the primary basis for determining the character of her service, falls well below that required for an...
USMC | DRB | 2006_Marine | MD0600679
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY NAVAL DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD (NDRB) DISCHARGE REVIEWDECISIONAL DOCUMENT FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY ex-Pvt, USMCDocket No. Decisional Issues Equity – Quality of service Documentation In addition to the service record, the following additional documentation, submitted by the Applicant, was considered:Character Reference ltr from T. L. S_, SSgt, USMC, dated November 30, 2000Three pages from Applicant’s service recordApplicant’s DD Form 214 (Service 2) PART II - SUMMARY OF...
USMC | DRB | 2003_Marine | MD03-00125
MD03-00125 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review, received 20021024, requested that the characterization of service on the discharge be changed to honorable. The Applicant requested a documentary record discharge review. The fact that the Applicant was in a limited duty status during much of his enlistment does not make his assignment to weight control and subsequent administrative separation for failure to maintain weight standards either improper or inequitable.
NAVY | DRB | 2003_Navy | ND03-00245
ND03-00245 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review, received 20021203, requested that the characterization of service on the discharge be changed to honorable and the reason changed to Retired. Symptom – Pt stated history of active duty weight control. Under current standards, the Board found that the Applicant would not have been administratively separated by reason of weight control failure.
USMC | DRB | 1999_Marine | MD99-00989
Corrective actions explained, sources of assistance provided, disciplinary and discharge warning issued.950216: Weight evaluation: Weight 208 pounds. Specifically, the applicant had two instances of misconduct, counseling for negotiating worthless checks (in Aug 95) and CO’s NJP for using provoking words and conduct unbecoming a US Marine (in Mar 95). Regardless of any medical injury, the applicant was still required to keep within body fat standards.