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USMC | DRB | 2007_Marine | MD0701050
Original file (MD0701050.rtf) Auto-classification: Denied
ex-CPL, USMC
MD07-01050
Current Discharge and Applicant’s Request
Application Received: 20070724   Characterization Received:
Narrative Reason: PERSONALITY DISORDER Authority: MARCORSEPMAN 6203.3

 Applicant’s Request:      Characterization change to:
                           Narrative Reason change to: COMPLETION OF REQUIRED ACTIVE SERVICE
Applicant’s Issues:       1. Administrative separation requirements for personality disorder were not met.
                          
Decision

 By a vote of the Characterization shall .
 By a vote of the Narrative Reason shall SECRETARIAL AUTHORITY.

Date: 20 080 22 8                      Location: Washington D.C.         Representation :

Discussion

Issue 1 ( Propriety ). The Board reviews the propriety and equity of an Applicant’s discharge individually, on a case-by-case basis. If such a review reveals an impropriety or inequity, relief is in order. Regulations permit relief on equitable grounds if
the Applicant’s discharge is inconsistent with standards of discipline of the Naval service. The Applicant contends that h is discharge was improper due to the administrative proceedings being conducted incorrectly. The NDRB agrees based upon the lack of non medical written evidence which must be submitted to show specific examples of how a Marine is unable to function in the Marine Corps.

In cases where no other reason for separation set forth in the Naval Military Personnel Manual or Marine Corps Separation and Retirement manual is appropriate, but where separation of a member is considered to be in the best interest of the service, the Secretary of the Navy has the authority to direct the separation of any member prior to the expiration of their term of service. T here is no other narrative reason for separation which accurately describes the reason the Applicant was separated. Therefore, the NDRB determined that the reason for the Applicant’s discharge shall change to Secretarial Authority.

In reviewing discharges, the Board presumes regularity in the conduct of Government affairs unless there is substantial credible evidence to rebut the presumption, to include evidence submitted by the Applicant. After a thorough review of the available evidence, to include the Applicant’s Summary of Service, Medical and Service Record Entries , Discharge Process and evidence submitted by the Applicant, t he Board found that


Summary of Service

 Prior Service:
 Inactive: USMCR (DEP)     20000420 - 20000716              Active: 20000717 – 20031106      HON
 Period of Service Under Review:
 Date of Enlistment: 200 31107      Years Contracted : 4 Yrs 9 Months ; Extension: NONE         Date of Discharge: 20040910
Length of Service : 0 0 Yrs   10 Mths   0 4 D ys          Lost Time : Days UA: Days Confine d :
Education Level: 12       Age at Enlistment: 21     AFQT: 48          MOS: 0621      Highest Rank: CPL
Proficiency/Conduct marks (# of occasions):      NOT FOUND IN RECORD
 Awards and Decorations ( per DD 214): GCM, NDSM, SSDR x 2, CERT COMM RIFLE MM

Medical/Service Record Entries Related to Characterization of Service or Basis for Discharge

 20040324 :        MARCORSEPMAN 6105 counseling for being medically unsuited for the Marine S ecurity Guard program. Termination from training should not be considered detrimental to the overall career for this Marine .
20040324:        Commanding Officer, Marine Security Guard Battalion letter to CMC (MMEA-85) recommending termination of training per the recommendation of the Battalion Psychiatrist that the Applicant is not suited for this duty.   

Types of Documents Submitted by Applicant and Considered By Board

 Related to Military Service:      Service and/or Medical Record:            Other Records:
Related to Post-Service Period:         
         Employment:                        Finances:                          Education:               
         Health/Medical Records:                   Substance Abuse:                           Criminal Records:       
         Family/Personal Status:                   Community Service:                References:              
        
Additional Statements From Applicant:    From Representative:
Other Documentation (Describe)

Pertinent Regulation/Law

 A. Paragraph 6203, CONVENIENCE OF THE GOVERNMENT, of the Marine Corps Separation and Retirement Manual, (MCO P1900.16F), effective 1 September 2001 until Present.

B. Secretary of the Navy Instruction 5420.174D of 22 December 2004, Naval Discharge Review Board (NDRB) Procedures and Standards, Part II, Para 211, Regularity of Government Affairs , Part V, Para 502, Propriety and Para 503, Equity .


ADDENDUM: Information for the Applicant

 Complaint Procedures : 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 to the Joint Service Review Activity , OUSD (P&R) PI-LP , The Pentagon , Washington, DC 20301-4000 . 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 . ”

Additional Reviews : Subsequent to a document review, former members are eligible for a personal appearance hearing, provi ded the 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. If a former member has been discharged for more than 15 years , has already been grante d a personal appearance hearing or has otherwise exhausted his opportunities before the NDRB, the Applicant may petition the Board for Correction of Naval Records (BCNR), 2 Navy Annex, Washington, DC 20370-5100 for further review.

 Service Benefits: The Veterans Administration determines eligibility for post-service benefits, not the Naval Discharge Review Board. There is no requirement or law that grants recharacterization solely on the issue of obtaining Veterans' benefits and this issue does not serve to provide a foundation upon which the Board can grant relief.
Employmen t / Educational Opportunities : The Board has no authority to upgrade a discharge for the sole purpose of enhancing employment or educational opportunities. Regulations limit the Board’s review to a determination of the propriety and equity of the discharge.

Reenlistment/RE-code: Since the NDRB has no jurisdiction over reenlistment, reentry, or reinstatement into the Navy, Marine Corps, or any other of the Armed Forces, the NDRB is not authorized to change a reenlistment code. Only the Board for Correction of Naval Records (BCNR) can make changes to reenlistment codes. Additionally, the Board has no authority to upgrade a discharge for the sole purpose of enhancing reenlistment opportunities. An unfavorable “RE” code is, in itself, not a bar to reenlistment. A request for a waiver can be submitted during the processing of a formal application for reenlistment through a recruiter.
Medical Conditions and Misconduct : DoD disability regulations do not preclude a disciplinary separation. Appropriate regulations stipulate that separations for misconduct take precedence over potential separations for other reasons. Whenever a member is being processed through the Physical Evaluation Board, and subsequently is processed for an administrative involuntary separation for misconduct, the disability evaluation is suspended. The Physical Evaluation Board case remains in suspense pending the outcome of the non-disability proceedings. If the action includes either a punitive or administrative discharge for misconduct, the medical board report is filed in the member’s terminated health record. Additionally, the NDRB does not have the authority to change a narrative reason for separation to one indicating a medical disability or “PTSD . ” Only the Board for Correction of Naval Records can grant this type of narrative reason change.

Automatic Upgrades - There is no law or regulation, which provides that an unfavorable discharge may be upgraded based solely on the passage of time or good conduct in civilian life subsequent to leaving Naval service. The NDRB is authorized 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. Examples of documentation that may be provided to the Board include proof of educational pursuits, verifiable employment records, documentation of community service, credible evidence of a substance free lifestyle and certification of non-involvement with civil authorities.

Issues Concerning Bad-Conduct Discharges (BCD ) – Because relevant and material facts stated in a court-martial specification are presumed by the NDRB to be established facts, issues relating to the Applicant’s innocence of charges for which he was found guilty cannot form a basis for relief. With respect to a discharge adjudged by a court-martial, 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.

Board Membership: 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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