PART I - APPLICANT’S ISSUES AND DOCUMENTATION
PART II - SUMMARY OF SERVICE
PART III – RATIONALE FOR DECISION AND PERTINENT REGULATION/LAW
PART IV - INFORMATION FOR THE APPLICANT
USMC | DRB | 2002_Marine | MD02-00921
Documentation In addition to the service record, the following additional documentation, submitted by the applicant, was considered:Applicant's DD Form 214 Letter to Board for Naval Corrections Character statement Character statement dated July 20, 2002 Job/character statement, undated Job/character letter dated January 7, 2003 PART II - SUMMARY OF SERVICE Prior Service (component, dates of service, type of discharge): Active: None Inactive: USMCR(J) 980928 - 981018 COG Period of Service...
USMC | DRB | 2003_Marine | MD03-00430
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. Additional issues submitted by Applicant’s counsel/representative (American Legion):
USMC | DRB | 2003_Marine | MD03-01123
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, NDRB discerned no impropriety or inequity in the characterization of the Applicant’s service at the time of issue. Documentation In addition to the service record, the following additional documentation, submitted by the Applicant, was considered:Copies of DD Form 214...
USMC | DRB | 2003_Marine | MD03-00148
The NDRB also advised that the Board first conducts a documentary review prior to any personal appearance hearing. Chronological Listing of Significant Service Events :980604: Applicant briefed upon and certified understanding of Marine Corps policy concerning illegal use of drugs.000222: 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...
USMC | DRB | 2000_Marine | MD00-00471
Documentation In addition to the service record, the following additional documentation, submitted by the applicant, was considered:Statement from applicant, dated February 3, 2000 Character reference from manager of Pep Boys Copy of applicant's DD Form 214 PART II - SUMMARY OF SERVICE Prior Service (component, dates of service, type of discharge): Active: USMC 840820 - 880712 HON Inactive: USMCR(J) 831031 - 840819 COG Period of Service Under Review :Date of Enlistment: 880713 Date of...
USMC | DRB | 2003_Marine | MD03-00771
The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable. I spent the rest of my time in the Marine Corps trying to fight a discharge in order to be able to remain in active duty. 981014: 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 general...
USMC | DRB | 2000_Marine | MD00-00638
950510: 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 documents used to support the basis for the separation.950621: Commanding officer recommended discharge under other than honorable conditions by reason of misconduct due to drug abuse. After a thorough review of the records, supporting documents, facts, and circumstances unique to this case, the Board found that the...
USMC | DRB | 2003_Marine | MD03-01312
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 Inactive: USMCR(J) 940712 - 940905 COG Period of Service Under Review :Date of Enlistment: 940906 Date of Discharge: 971205 Length of Service (years, months, days):Active: 03 03 00 Inactive: None There is no requirement or law that...
USMC | DRB | 2002_Marine | MD02-01058
Dear Chairperson:After a review of the Former Service Members (FSM) DD Form 293 Application for the Naval Discharge Review Board of Discharge or Dismissal from the Armed Forces of the United States and all of the evidence assembled for review, we continue to support the contentions as set forth by the Applicant, in his request that he be given the opportunity to upgrade his (Under Other Than Honorable Conditions) Discharge to a Honorable Discharge. The (FSM) conduct during that term of...
USMC | DRB | 2003_Marine | MD03-01256
The Applicant requests the 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 “Medical Documentation” (20 pages) “Outstanding performance documentation” (13 pages) Unofficial college transcripts Copy of college diploma PART II - SUMMARY OF SERVICE Prior Service (component, dates of service, type of...