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 | 2003_Marine | MD03-00428
The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable. The reason was that I tested positive for drug use. Not appealed.010319: Applicant notified of intended recommendation for discharge under other than honorable conditions by reason of misconduct due to drug abuse.010319: Commanding Officer recommended discharge under other than honorable conditions by reason of misconduct due to drug abuse.
USMC | DRB | 2000_Marine | MD00-00146
In the applicant’s letter to the Board he states, he was discharged on the legal matter instead of the medical and, it was his first time ever smoking marijuana. However, 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 the civilian life subsequent to leaving the service. At this time the applicant has not provided sufficient documentation of good character and conduct.
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 | 2000_Marine | MD00-00332
The discharge shall remain: UNDER OTHER THAN HONORABLE CONDITIONS/MISCONDUCT, authority: MARCORSEPMAN 6210.5.The NDRB did note an administrative error on the original DD Form 214. 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 (C and D).The applicant introduced no decisional issues for consideration by the Board. At this time the applicant has not provided sufficient...
USMC | DRB | 2002_Marine | MD02-01308
MD02-01308 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review, received 020910, requested that the characterization of service on the discharge be changed to honorable or general/under honorable conditions. Documentation In addition to the service record, the following additional documentation, submitted by the Applicant, was considered:Copy of DD Form 214 PART II - SUMMARY OF SERVICE Prior Service (component, dates of service, type of discharge): Active: None Inactive:...
NAVY | DRB | 2004 Marine | MD04-00164
The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to general/under honorable conditions. Issues, as stated Applicant’s issues, as stated on the application:“Issue 1: My discharge was inequitable because it was based on 1 isolated incident in 21 months of service with no other adverse action. In the absence of a complete discharge package, the Board presumed regularity in the conduct of governmental affairs (B) and, after a thorough review...
USMC | DRB | 2002_Marine | MD02-01003
MD02-01003 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review, received 020708, requested that the characterization of service on the discharge be changed to honorable. 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 (C and D).Issue 1. However, the NDRB is authorized to consider outstanding post-service factors in the recharacterization of a discharge, to the extent...
NAVY | DRB | 2003_Navy | ND03-00955
The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to general/under honorable conditions. PART III – RATIONALE FOR DECISION AND PERTINENT REGULATION/LAW Discussion The Applicant was discharged on 20010625 under other than honorable conditions for misconduct due to drug abuse (A). The Applicant can provide documentation to support any claims of post-service accomplishments or any other evidence related to his discharge at that time.
NAVY | DRB | 2004 Marine | MD04-00080
MD04-00080 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review was received on 20031014. 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:None PART II - SUMMARY OF SERVICE Prior Service (component, dates of service, type of discharge): Active: None Inactive: USMCR(J) 980624 - 980920 COG...
NAVY | DRB | 2003_Navy | ND03-00007
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): Inactive: USNR (DEP) 000203 - 000213 COG Active: None Period of Service Under Review :Date of Enlistment: 000214 Date of Discharge: 010531 Length of Service (years, months, days):Active: 01 03 17 Inactive: None At this time, the applicant has not provided any...