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 | 2006_Marine | MD0600068
Applicant advised to loss 16 pounds or 5 percent body fat and maintain for 6-month BCP assignment period.021029: First Endorsement to CO’s ltr of 29 Oct 02. I am recommending that he receive a General under honorable conditions discharge.This recommendation is based upon the respondent’s failure to meet Marine Corps weight standards set forth by the Body Composition Program (BCP) . According to the reference, a Marine assigned to the BCP on two separate occasions (e.g., first and second...
USMC | DRB | 2005_Marine | MD0500509
[Concerning your assignment to the Marine Corps Body composition program. Applicant counseled that he will be processed for administrative separation due to failure to maintain the Marine Corps standards. The Commanding Office is recommending that the Applicant receive a General (Under Honorable Conditions).
USMC | DRB | 2010_Marine | MD1002167
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVYNAVAL DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD (NDRB) DISCHARGE REVIEW DECISIONAL DOCUMENT Applicant’s Issues 1. The Applicant contends he should have received an Honorable characterization of service since he was separated for his weight, not misconduct. ” Additional Reviews : After a document review has been conducted, former members are eligible for a personal appearance hearing, provided the application is received at the NDRB within 15 years of the Applicant’s date of discharge.
USMC | DRB | 2006_Marine | MD0600580
The unit’s Remedial Physical Conditioning Program (RCCP) for 6 months.030702: Counseling: Advised of deficiencies in performance and conduct (reassignment to the Marine Corps BCP, specifically, failed to properly maintain body fat composition standards as required by MCO P6100.12 for a second time), advised that this subsequent assignment is for a 6-month period, necessary corrective actions explained, sources of assistance provided, discharge warning (for either weight control or...
USMC | DRB | 2005_Marine | MD0500756
Request a medical evaluation be conducted to determine the Applicant’s medical status for BCP and Remedial Physical Conditioning Program (RPCP) participation. [Your unsatisfactory performance while assigned to the Marine Corps Body Composition Program. Therefore, the narrative reason for separation, as stated on the DD214, is incorrect and should be changed from weight control failure to unsatisfactory performance.On 20021105 the Applicant was assigned to Marine Corps Body Composition...
AF | DRB | CY2006 | FD2006-00025
Applicant requests that the reason (Weight and Body Fat Management Program Failure) for his discharge be changed to "For the Convenience of the Government." Attachment: Examiner's Brief DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE AIR FORCE DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD ANDREWS AFB, MD (Former SRA) (HGH SRA) 1. (Change Reason and Authority for Discharge) ISSUES ATTACHED TO BRIEF.
USMC | DRB | 2002_Marine | MD02-00643
It would also decrease the amount of Federal Un/Subsidized Loans taken in the pursuit of my education and career goals.In light of the fact that I am currently a Disabled Veteran receiving V A Disability Compensation for Service Connected injuries incurred in the military while on active duty; I am requesting an expedited review and upgrade of my discharge status. After a review of the Former Service Members (FSM) DD Form 293 Application for the Naval Discharge Review Board of Discharge or...
USMC | DRB | 2006_Marine | MD0600170
Applicant failed to meet the Marine Corps’ body composition standards and will receive a 6105 counseling entry and be processed for administrative separation.050210: Counseling: Advised of deficiencies in performance and conduct (Failure to meet the Marine Corps body composition standards while assigned to the Marine Corps Body Composition Program (BCP) for the second time. ), necessary corrective actions explained, sources of assistance provided, and advised being processed for...
USMC | DRB | 2005_Marine | MD0500755
The basis for discharge is the Applicant's failure to meet standards for weight control and body fat composition. Commanding Officer's comments: "Based on Lance Corporal C_'s (Applicant's) failure to meet the Marine Corps Standards for weight control and body fat, it is requested that he be separated from the Marine Corps with a general discharge." The NDRB is authorized to consider post-service factors in the recharacterization of a discharge to the extent such matters provide a basis for...
USMC | DRB | 2005_Marine | MD0500702
The Applicant requests the Discharge Characterization of Service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable. Further, on 20030518 (six months after being assigned to the program), the Applicant was counseled for not makings satisfactory progress and not returning to her prescribed weight and body fat standards. Clearly, the Applicant’s performance and conduct, which forms the primary basis for determining the character of her service, falls well below that required for an...