PART I - APPLICANT’S ISSUES AND DOCUMENTATION
PART II - SUMMARY OF SERVICE
PART III – RATIONALE FOR DECISION AND PERTINENT REGULATION/LAW
Pertinent Regulation/Law (at time of discharge)
A. Paragraph 6210, MISCONDUCT, of the Marine Corps Separation and Retirement Manual, (MCO P1900.16F), effective 01 September 2001 until Present.
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
USMC | DRB | 2005_Marine | MD0500552rtf
The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to general/under honorable conditions. “I, B_ R. K_ (Applicant), am requesting an upgrade from OTHER THAN HONORABLE CONDITIONS to GENERAL/UNDER HONORABLE CONDITIONS so that I can be re-instated into the United States Marine Corps. Mandatory processing for separation is required for Marines who abuse illegal drugs.
USMC | DRB | 2000_Marine | MD00-00144
Chronological Listing of Significant Service Events :880723: Applicant briefed upon and certified understanding of Marine Corps policy concerning illegal use of drugs.930408: NAVDRUGLAB [Oakland, CA], reported applicant’s urine sample, received 930405, tested positive for THC.930415: NJP for violation of UCMJ, Article 112A:Specification: Wrongfully use THC (marijuana) on 25Mar93. After a thorough review of the records, supporting documents, facts, and circumstances unique to this case, the...
NAVY | DRB | 2004 Marine | MD04-01060
The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to general/under honorable conditions. 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. I served my sentence and returned to the unit for two months before the decision to discharge me was made.
USMC | DRB | 2003_Marine | MD03-01203
The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable. I hope the Board will consider my statements and carefully look at my military record’s and I hope and pray that will change my Discharge and give me a chance to correct a mistake I made a long time ago. You should read Enclosure (5) of the Directive before submitting such a complaint.
USMC | DRB | 2001_Marine | MD01-00753
I J___ S____ believe my discharge should be upgraded due to my performance while in the Marine Corps. The main reason I made the mistake was I went home for leave for a lengthy period of time, which by the time my leave was over I was home for almost 2 months waiting on my next school to start. Drug abuse warranted processing for separation, normally under other than honorable conditions, no matter how well the applicant may have otherwise performed.
USMC | DRB | 2003_Marine | MD03-01028
The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable. 010116: GCMCA [Commanding General] directed the Applicant's discharge under other than honorable conditions by reason of misconduct due to drug abuse. Mandatory processing for separation is required for Marines who abuse illegal drugs.
USMC | DRB | 2003_Marine | MD03-00458
The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to entry level separation or uncharacterized. 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) 970430 - 970721 COG Period of Service Under Review :Date of Enlistment: 970722 Date of...
USMC | DRB | 2001_Marine | MD01-00311
After a thorough review of the records, facts, and circumstances unique to this case, the Board found that the discharge was proper and equitable (D and E).In response to the applicant’s issue, the Board found that the applicant's age, education level, and test scores qualified him for enlistment. Outstanding post-service conduct, to the extent that such matters provide a basis for a more thorough understanding of the applicant’s performance and conduct during the period of service under...
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 | MD00-00912
I tried to serve and, wanted to, but just couldn't or wasn't able to due to the fact I have so many issues. 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 (D and E).In the applicant’s issue 1, the Board found the applicant mistaken in his belief that “under current standards, applicant would not receive the type of discharge he did.” In fact, the Marine Corps policy on...