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 | MD0600415
The Applicant requests the Discharge Characterization of Service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable. Before his nonjudicial punishment, Lance Corporal E_ was a Corporal with over three years of time in service. Whenever a Marine is involved in misconduct due to drug abuse, on the first offense, commanders shall process the member for administrative separation.
NAVY | DRB | 2004 Marine | MD04-00630
The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable. During that inspection LCpl B_ blew in a breathalyzer with a result of .06. The NDRB is authorized, however, to consider post-service factors in the recharacterization of a discharge to the extent such matters provide a basis for a more thorough understanding of the applicant’s performance and conduct during the period of service under review.
USMC | DRB | 2005_Marine | MD0501086
MD05-01086 Applicant’s Request The application for discharge review was received on 20050614. An upgrade to an Honorable Discharge will assist in paying back the student loans more efficiently by enabling employers to trust me for more intricate employment opportunities that offer higher salaries.” Documentation In addition to the service record, the following additional documentation, submitted by the Applicant, was considered:Applicant’s Supporting Documents, Attachment A, “Conception to...
USMC | DRB | 2005_Marine | MD0500518
The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable. Due to that felony charge I, I was discharged by the Marine Corps 8 months later. The Veterans Administration determines eligibility for post-service benefits not the Naval Discharge Review Board.
NAVY | DRB | 2006_Navy | ND0600043
The Applicant requests the Discharge Characterization of Service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable. Based on the superlative support of his chain of command, I strongly concur with the recommendation of the administrative board and recommend that he be retained in he naval service.”991202: Commander, Carrier Group SIX, concurring with Applicant’s administrative board and Commanding Officer, recommended Applicant be retained in the Navy. The names, and votes of the...
NAVY | DRB | 2005_Navy | ND0501474
PART III – RATIONALE FOR DECISION AND PERTINENT REGULATION/LAW Discussion The Applicant was discharged on 19921102 by reason of misconduct due to drug abuse (A and B) with a service characterization of under other than honorable conditions. The Board advises the Applicant and counsel that when the service of a member of the U.S. Navy has been honest and faithful, it is appropriate to characterize that service as honorable. The names, and votes of the members of the Board are recorded on...
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.
USMC | DRB | 2006_Marine | MD0600603
The Applicant requests the Discharge Characterization of Service received at the time of discharge be changed to general (under honorable conditions). She or no one else know’s about my discharge. He made a conscious decision to use illegal drugs and should be separated from the Marine Corps for his actions.
USMC | DRB | 2003_Marine | MD03-01020
The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to general/under honorable conditions. Documentation In addition to the service record, the following additional documentation, submitted by the Applicant, was considered:Four pages from Applicant’s service record Applicant’s DD Form 214 (2) Job/character reference, dated May 9, 2003 PART II - SUMMARY OF SERVICE Prior Service (component, dates of service, type of discharge): Active:...
USMC | DRB | 2006_Marine | MD0600062
The Applicant requests the Discharge Characterization of Service received at the time of discharge be changed to general (under honorable conditions). Commanding Officer’s comments: “On 17 October 2001, Lance Corporal G_ (Applicant) as given an opportunity to serve in the United States Marine Corps under a Drug Use and Abuse waiver. When the service of a member of the U.S. Marine Corps has been honest and faithful, it is appropriate to characterize that service as honorable.