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USMC | DRB | 2003_Marine | MD03-01058
Original file (MD03-01058.rtf) Auto-classification: Denied


DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
NAVAL DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD (NDRB)
DISCHARGE REVIEW
DECISIONAL DOCUMENT




ex-Pvt, USMC
Docket No. MD03-01058

Applicant’s Request

The application for discharge review was received on 20030528. The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable or general/under honorable conditions. The Applicant requests a documentary record review. The Applicant did not list any representative on the DD Form 293.


Decision

A documentary discharge review was conducted in Washington, D.C. on 20040423. 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. The Board’s vote was unanimous that the character of the discharge shall not change. The discharge shall remain: UNCHARACTERIZED/FRAUDULENT ENTRY INTO MILITARY SERVICE, authority: MARCORSEPMAN Par. 6204.3.


PART I - APPLICANT’S ISSUES AND DOCUMENTATION

Issues, as stated


“1. I wish the board to consider during my discharge I had a lot of stress. Before I left for basic my wife was pregnant and going under surgery. I never heard from her or how the operation went along with that was worrying about my child which was lost due to the operation. After some personal time, I want to serve my country along with those who already are.”

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: USMC              None
         Inactive: USMCR(J)                020529 - 020624  COG

Period of Service Under Review :

Date of Enlistment: 020625                        Date of Discharge: 020725

Length of Service (years, months, days):

         Active: 00 01 01
         Inactive: None

Age at Entry: 18                          Years Contracted: 4

Education Level: 12                        AFQT: 53

Highest Rank: Pvt

Final Enlisted Performance Evaluation Averages (number of marks):

Proficiency: NMA*                          Conduct: NMA

Military Decorations: None

Unit/Campaign/Service Awards: None

Days of Unauthorized Absence: None

* No Marks Available

Character, Narrative Reason, and Authority of Discharge (at time of issuance):

UNCHARACTERIZED/FRAUDULENT ENTRY INTO MILITARY SERVICE, authority: MARCORSEPMAN Par. 6204.3.

Chronological Listing of Significant Service Events :

020710:  Medical evaluation by MHUMCRD. Pt admitted to two previous suicide attempts by drinking drano and self-mutilation.

         AXIS I: Adjustment disorder with depressed mood.
        
020717:  Commanding officer recommended discharge with an uncharacterized by reason of defective enlistment and induction due to a fraudulent entry into the U.S. Marine Corps. The factual basis for this recommendation was a diagnosed adjustment disorder with depressed mood.

020719:  Applicant notified of intended recommendation for discharge with an uncharacterized by reason of defective enlistment and induction due to a fraudulent entry into the U.S. Marine Corps.

020719:         Applicant advised of his rights and having elected not to consult 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.
       
020724:  GCMCA [CGMCRDSDCA] directed the Applicant's discharge with an uncharacterized by reason defective enlistment and induction due to a fraudulent entry into the U.S. Marine Corps.


PART III – RATIONALE FOR DECISION AND PERTINENT REGULATION/LAW

Discussion

The Applicant was discharged on 20020725 with an uncharacterized by reason of defective enlistment and induction due to a fraudulent entry (A). The Board presumed regularity in the conduct of governmental affairs (B). 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: By regulation, members discharged within the first 180 days of enlistment are given a service characterization of “Uncharacterized” unless there were unusual circumstances regarding performance of conduct which would merit an “honorable” characterization. The Applicant’s service record did not contain any unusual circumstances during his less than two months in the military to warrant a change of discharge.
Relief denied. The Applicant should be aware that, with respect to nonservice-related administrative matters, i.e., VA benefits, civilian employment, educational pursuits, etc., an uncharacterized separation shall be considered the equivalent of an honorable or general (under honorable conditions) discharge.

The Applicant remains eligible for a personal appearance hearing, provided an application is received, at the NDRB, within 15 years from the date of discharge. The Applicant can provide additional documentation to support any claims of post-service accomplishments at that time. Representation at a personal appearance hearing is recommended but not required.




















Pertinent Regulation/Law (at time of discharge)

A . The Marine Corps Separation and Retirement Manual, MCO P1900.16E), effective 18 Aug 95 until present, paragraph 6204, DEFECTIVE ENLISTMENT AND INDUCTION.

B. Secretary of the Navy Instruction 5420.174C of 22 August 1984 (Manual for Discharge Review, 1984), enclosure (1), Chapter 2, AUTHORITY/POLICY FOR DEPARTMENTAL DISCHARGE REVIEW.

C. Secretary of the Navy Instruction 5420.174C of 22 August 1984 (Manual for Discharge Review, 1984), enclosure (1), Chapter 9, paragraph 9.2, PROPRIETY OF THE DISCHARGE.

D. Secretary of the Navy Instruction 5420.174C of 22 August 1984 (Manual for Discharge Review, 1984), enclosure (1), Chapter 9, paragraph 9.3, EQUITY OF THE DISCHARGE.


PART IV - INFORMATION FOR THE APPLICANT


If you believe that the decision in your case is unclear, not responsive to the issues you raised, or does not otherwise comport with the decisional document requirements of DoD Directive 1332.28, you may submit a complaint in accordance with Enclosure (5) of that Directive. You should read Enclosure (5) of the Directive before submitting such a complaint. The complaint procedure does not permit a challenge of the merits of the decision; it is designed solely to ensure that the decisional documents meet applicable requirements for clarity and responsiveness. You may view DoD Directive 1332.28 and other Decisional Documents by going online at “ afls14.jag.af.mil ”.

The names, and votes of the members of the Board are recorded on the original of this document and may be obtained from the service records by writing to:

                  Naval Council of Personnel Boards
                  Attn: Naval Discharge Review Board
                  720 Kennon Street SE Rm 309
                  Washington Navy Yard DC 20374-5023      


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