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USMC | DRB | 2006_Marine | MD0600902
Original file (MD0600902.rtf) Auto-classification: Denied


DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
NAVAL DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD (NDRB)
 DISCHARGE REVIEW
DECISIONAL DOCUMENT
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

ex-Pvt, USMC
Docket No. MD06-00902

Applicant’s Request
The application for discharge review was received on 20060616 . The Applicant requests the Discharge Characterization of Service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable . The Applicant requests a documentary record discharge review. The Applicant did not designate a representative on the DD Form 293.
Decision

A documentary discharge review was conducted in Washington, D.C. on 2007 0419 . After a thorough review of the records, supporting documents, facts, and circumstances unique to this case, the Board determined that clemency was not warranted and that the characterization of discharge was appropriate. The Board’s vote was unanimous that the character of the discharge shall not change. The discharge shall remain as a bad conduct discharge by reason of court-marital.


PART I - ISSUES AND DOCUMENTATION

Decisional Issues
Equity: The Applicant is claiming his discharge was inequitable because it was based on one isolated incident in 43.5 months of service.
Documentation
In addition to the service record, the following additional documentation, submitted by the Applicant, was considered:
Applicant’s DD Form 214 (Service 2)

PART II - SUMMARY OF SERVICE

 Prior Service (component, dates of service, type of discharge):
         Inactive: USMCR (DEP)    19970115 - 19970210       COG
          Active: None
Period of Service Under Review :
Date of Enlistment: 19970211              Date of Discharge: 20001207

Length of Service (years, months, days):

 Active: 0 3 0 9 26 (Does not exclude lost time.)
         Inactive: None

 Time Lost During This Period (days):
         Unauthorized absence: None
         Confinement:              72 day s

Age at Entry: 1 9

Years Contracted: 4

Education Level: 12                                 AFQT: 78

Highest Rank: LCpl                                   MOS: 3043

Final Enlisted Performance Evaluation Averages (number of marks):

 Proficiency: 4 . 5 ( 3 )                        Conduct: 4 . 4 ( 3 )
Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized, (as stated on the DD Form 214): Rifle Sharpshooter Badge


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

 BAD CONDUCT DISCHARGE/COURT-MARTIAL, authority: MARCORSEPMAN Par. 1105.

 Chronological Listing of Significant Service Events :

981120 :  Special Court Martial [trial dates 981030 - 981120 ]
          Charge I: violation of the UCMJ, Article 107 .
          Specification: On or about 980513 with intent to deceive, make to Special Agent P_ M. M_, an official statement, which statement was totally false and was then known by the said LCpl K_ to be so false. Plea : Guilty. Findings : Guilty.
         Charge II: violation of the U CM J, Article 134 .
          Specification: At or near Marine Corps Barracks 2001, Marine Corps Base, Quantico, Virginia, on or about 985013, commit an indecent assault upon PFC S_ M. C_, a person not his wife, by fondling the said PFC C_’s genital area, with intent to gratify his lust and sexual desire. Plea : Guilty. Findings : Guilty.
          Sentence: Confinement for 6 months, reduction to E-1, Bad Conduct discharge.
         CA 991022 : T he sentence is approved , and ex cept for the bad conduct discharge , will be executed, but the execution of that part of the sentence extending to confinement in excess of 90 days, will be suspended for a period of 12 months form the date of trial

 981120 :  Joined Brig, Marine Corps Base, Quantico, Virginia , for confinement.
990201 :  From confinement, restored to full duty.

000726 :  NMCCCA: Affirmed findings and sentence.

001127 :  Appellate review complete.
001207 :  SSPCMO: Article 71c, UCMJ, having been complied with, Bad Conduct discharge ordered executed.

PART III – RATIONALE FOR DECISION AND PERTINENT REGULATION/LAW

Discussion

The Applicant was discharged on 20001207 with a bad conduct discharge which was the sentence adjudged by a properly convened special court-martial. That sentence was subsequently approved by both the convening and appellate review authorities (A and B). After a thorough review of the records, supporting documents, facts, and circumstances unique to this case, the Board found that the Applicant’s issues were insufficient to merit clemency (C).

The Applicant is claiming his discharge was inequitable because it was based on one isolated incident in 43.5 months of service. In response to the Applicant’s issue, relevant and material facts stated in a court-martial specification are presumed by the NDRB to be established facts. With respect to a discharge adjudged by a court-martial case, the action of the NDRB is restricted to upgrades based on clemency. Clemency is an act of leniency that reduces the severity of the punishment imposed. After a thorough review of the Applicant’s record and issue submitted, the Board determined that clemency was not warranted and that the sentence awarded the Applicant at his court-martial was appropriate for the offenses he committed. Relief denied.

The Applicant’s case was considered under the pertinent standards of equity to determine if any factors in this particular case merited clemency. The NDRB found the evidence of record did not contain sufficient mitigating or extenuating factors to offset the seriousness of the offenses for which the discharge was awarded. In addition, the reason for discharge, convicted by special court-martial, is most appropriate. Relief denied.

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 documentation to support any claims of post-service accomplishments or any additional evidence related to this discharge. Representation at a personal appearance hearing is recommended but not required.

Pertinent Regulation/Law (at time of discharge)

 A. Paragraph 1105, DISCHARGE ADJUDGED BY SENTENCE OF COURT-MARTIAL , of the Marine Corps Separation and Retirement Manual, (MCO P1900.16E), effective 950818 until 010831.

B. The Manual for Courts-Martial authorizes the award of a punitive discharge if adjudged as part of the sentence upon conviction by a special or general court-martial for violation of the UCMJ, Article 134 (Indecent acts with another).

C. Secretary of the Navy Instruction 5420.174D of 22 December 2004, Naval Discharge Review Board (NDRB) Procedures and Standards, Part II, Para 205(2), Jurisdictional Limitations Authority for Review of Discharges.
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 Instruction 1332.28, you may submit a complaint in accordance with Enclosure (5) of that Instruction . You should read Enclosure (5) of the Instruction 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 Instruction 1332.28 and other Decisional Documents by going online at “ http://Boards.law.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:

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

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