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USMC | DRB | 2008_Marine | MD0801206
Original file (MD0801206.rtf) Auto-classification: Denied

ex-, USMC
Current Discharge and Applicant’s Request
Application Received: 20080506
Characterization of Service Received:
Narrative Reason for Discharge:
Authority for Discharge: MARCORSEPMAN

Applicant’s Request:     Characterization change to:
                           Narrative Reason change to:

Summary of Service

Prior Service:
 Inactive: USMCR (DEP)     19981028 - 19981231              Active:
Period of Service Under Review:
 Date of Enlistment: 19990101               Period of E nlistment : Years Months             Date of Discharge: 20021231
Length of Service : Yrs Mths 00 D ys      Education Level:         Age at Enlistment:       AFQT: NFIR
MOS: 6672        Highest Rank:                     Fitness R eports:
Proficiency/Conduct M arks (# of occasions): 4.1/3.6 (10)
Awards and Decorations ( per DD 214): Rifle : MM, Pistol : , NDSM, SSDR, LoA x3, Cert of Appreciation.

Periods of UA / CONF : CONF: 20021007-20021010 (4 days )

NJPs :     5
         20000215: Art icle 86 ( A bsenting self from appointed place of duty)
Art icle 92 ( F ailure to obey lawful order).
         Awarded - RIR (E1), RESTR EPD (45/45). Susp - RIR for 6 months. Vacated on 20000228.
         20000523: Art icle 92 ( F ailure to obey lawful order).
         Awarded - FOP ($502 for 2 months, RESTR EPD (45/45). Susp - NONE.
         20010508: Art icle 86 ( F ailure to go to appointed place of duty) , 2 specifications.
         Awarded - RIR (E1), FOP ($521 for 2 months), RESTR EPD (45/45). Susp - RIR for 6 months.
         20020703: Art icle 86 (F ailure to go to appointed place of duty) ,
Article 92 ( Failure to obey lawful order), 2 specifications.
         Awarded - RIR (E2), FOP ($734 for 1 mo.), RESTR EPD (45/45). Susp - RIR, FOP for 6 months.
Vacated 20021007.
         20021025: Art icle 86 ( F ailure to go to appointed place of duty),
 Article 92 (F ailure to obey lawful order).
 Awar d ed - RIR (E1), RESTR EPD (45/45), FOP ($552 for 2 months). Susp - NONE.

6105 Counseling : 4
20000215: For failing to maintain sufficient funds in checking account and as a result uttering 3 worthless checks that
totaled $450.00. Also for failing to pay just debt of $540.75.
20000308: For frequent misconduct and violations of the UCMJ. Also for failure to be at appointed place of duty and
breaking restriction.
20010321: For failing to obey a lawful order (provide a urine sample).
20010919: For failing to obey a lawful order (consuming and possessing alcohol while under the age of 21).

Types of Documents Submitted/reviewed

 Related to Military Service:      DD 214:          Service and/or Medical Record:            Other Records:

Related to Post-Service Period:   NONE.
        




DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
NAVAL DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD (NDRB)
DISCHARGE REVIEW DECISIONAL DOCUMENT

Applicant’s Issues

 1. Youth and immaturity.
2. Completed enlistment.

Decision

 Date: 20 08 0 711             Location: Washington D.C .         R epresentation :

By a vote of the Characterization shall .
By a vote of the Narrative Reason shall Misconduct .
Discussion

 ( ) : . The applicant claims his youth and immaturity contributed to his misconduct. While he may feel this way , the Board noted the Applicant was giv ing sufficient opportunity to modify his behavior throughout his enlistment. 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. A discharge under other than honorable conditions is warranted when significant negative aspects of a service member's record outweigh the positive. The Applicant's record was marred by 5 non-judicial punishments and 4 retention warnings for various violations of the U niform C ode of M ilitary J ustice (UCMJ) , Article 86 ( F ailure to go to appointed place of duty) and Article 92 ( F ailure to obey a lawful order). Violations of the UCMJ Article 92 are considered serious offenses for which a punitive discharge and imprisonment may be awarded if adjudged at a Special or General Court Martial. The record did not reflect youth and immaturity were the cause of the Applicant’s misconduct or that he was not responsible for his actions due to being young and immature. The Board determined an upgrade to the Applicant's discharge would be inappropriate.

( ) : . The Applicant contends his characterization of service is inequitable because it fails to take into consideration the fact he completed his four year enlistment. As discussed above, the Applicant's record was marred by 5 non-judicial punishments and 4 retention warnings. Nothing in the record indicates the Applicant’s discharge was in any way inconsistent with the standards of discipline of the United States Marine Corps or established procedures within the Navy . The Applicant’s conduct, which forms the primary basis for determining the character of his service, reflects his willful failure to meet the requirements of his contract with the U.S. Marine Corps and falls far short of what is required for an upgrade. The Board determined an upgrade would be inappropriate.

After a thorough review of the available evidence, to include the Applicant’s Summary of Service, Record, Discharge Process and evidence submitted by the Applicant, the Board found

Pertinent Regulation/Law

 A. Paragraph 6210, MISCONDUCT , of the Marine Corps Separation and Retirement Manual, (MCO P1900.16F), effective 01 Sep 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 .

C. The Manual for Courts-Martial authorizes the award of a punitive discharge if adjudged as part of the sentence upon conviction by a S pecial or G eneral C ourt- M artial for violation s of the UCMJ, Article 92 ( F ailure to obey lawful order) .


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 or is referred to a court-martial fo r 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 other medical related reasons. ” 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 special 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. The NDRB does not have the jurisdictional authority to review a discharge or dismissal resulting from a general court-martial.

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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