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 | MD02-01083
MD02-01083 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review, received 20020725, requested that the characterization of service on the discharge be changed to honorable. I was not strong enough to deal with the attitudes and actions of those towards me who did not know me.I tried hard at times, but still did things "my way". I believe I did the right thing in requesting separation and I believe I have become a good asset to the Marine Corps and society.
NAVY | DRB | 2004 Marine | MD04-00634
MD04-00634 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review was received on 20040303. The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to general/under honorable conditions. Even though I received my punishment during my NJP.
USMC | DRB | 2003_Marine | MD03-00243
Official Release: I received my check-out sheet to separate from the Marine Corps in March 2002, four months after my Administrative Separation Board hearing. Current Situation: My inequitable OTH Discharge has barred me from many well-deserved benefits as a military veteran who has served his country for 59 months. 011130: 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...
USMC | DRB | 2002_Marine | MD02-00604
The Board determined that partial relief is warranted after consideration of Applicant's character references from superior NCOs, the Commanding Officer's recommendation for retention, and proficiency and conduct markings. I have waited over two years to send this letter to the board so that I can have enough positive things to show on my resume to you.Attached are some statements from the platoon I was a part of during training stating on the procedure in which the urinalysis was run; in...
USMC | DRB | 2002_Marine | MD02-01337
I want the Discharge Review Board to understand that I'm not proud of my military behavior and/or misconduct. 990406: Commanding Officer recommended discharge under other than honorable conditions by reason of misconduct due to drug abuse.990407: Applicant eligible but not recommended for PFC for promotion month of May because of pending admin separation. Given the Applicant’s record of misconduct and drug possession, the Board found no inequity in the fact that the Applicant was...
USMC | DRB | 2001_Marine | MD01-00547
I was dealing with some personal issues (divorce) that got in the way of my life & job & duty. Documentation In addition to the service record, the following additional documentation, submitted by the applicant, was considered:None PART II - SUMMARY OF SERVICE Prior Service (component, dates of service, type of discharge): Active: USMC None Inactive: USMCR(J) 950419 - 950622 COG Period of Service Under Review :Date of Enlistment: 950623 Date of Discharge: 980202 Length of Service (years,...
USMC | DRB | 2003_Marine | MD03-00599
The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable. Necessary corrective actions explained, sources of assistance provided, disciplinary and discharge warning issued.990708: NJP for violation of UCMJ, Article 86:Specification: Unauthorized absence on 2359, 990629. There is no requirement or law that grants recharacterization solely on the issue of obtaining veterans’ benefits and the issue of the Applicant’s Montgomery GI Bill...
USMC | DRB | 2002_Marine | MD02-00473
MD02-00473 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review, received 020226, requested that the characterization of service on the discharge be changed to honorable or general/under honorable conditions. Chronological Listing of Significant Service Events :961211: Applicant briefed upon and certified understanding of Marine Corps policy concerning illegal use of drugs.990720: NAVDRUGLAB, [San Diego, CA], reported Applicant’s urine sample, received 990709, tested positive for THC. ...
USMC | DRB | 2003_Marine | MD03-01382
MD03-01382 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review was received on 20030812. So people in society treated me so different it was hard to even go to school. 990708: Charges preferred to special court-martial for violation of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) Article 86: Unauthorized absence (UA) from 980317 to 990601 (441 days/A).
USMC | DRB | 2000_Marine | MD00-00110
MD00-00110 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review, received 991026, requested that the characterization of service on the discharge be changed to General/under Honorable conditions. Decision A document discharge review was conducted in Washington, D.C. on 000802. The recommendation from the applicant’s administrative discharge review board was to separate him, and the characterization of his discharge would be under Honorable conditions (General).