NAVY | DRB | 2014_Navy | ND1400182
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVYNAVAL DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD (NDRB) DISCHARGE REVIEW DECISIONAL DOCUMENTApplicant’s Issues 1. ” 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. Additionally, the NDRB has no authority to upgrade a discharge for the sole purpose of enhancing reenlistment opportunities.
NAVY | DRB | 2008_Navy | ND0801377
The Applicant is advised that completion of these items alone does not guarantee the upgrade of an unfavorable discharge, as each discharge is reviewed by the Board on a case by case basis to determine if post service conduct mitigates the reason for the characterization of discharge.The Applicant provided limited documentation of post service accomplishments. For example, the Applicant could have produced evidence of a verifiable employment record;letters of reference from employers or...
NAVY | DRB | 2007_Navy | ND0700249
Charge VI: violation of the UCMJ, Article 134 (15 Specs) Specification 1: Solicited AO2 V_ to wrongfully wear NMCAM Medal. 20030131: DD Form 214: Applicant discharged this date by reason of misconduct due to commission of serious offense with a characterization of service as under other than honorable conditions. The Board did so.]
NAVY | DRB | 2011_Navy | ND1101252
Additionally, the NDRB has no authority to upgrade a discharge for the sole purpose of enhancing employment or educational opportunities as regulations limit the NDRB’s review to a determination of the propriety and equity of the discharge. Summary: After a thorough review of the available evidence, to include the Applicant’s summary of service, record entries and the administrative separation process, the Board found Therefore, the awarded characterization of service shall and the...
USMC | DRB | 2008_Marine | MD0801491
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 86, 92, 107, 111, and 112A. The Applicant is advised that completion of these items alone does not guarantee the upgrade of an unfavorable discharge, as each discharge is reviewed by the Board on a case by case basis to determine if post service conduct mitigates the reason for the...
NAVY | DRB | 2009_Navy | ND0900095
Applicant’s Request:Characterization change to: Narrative Reason change to: Summary of Service Prior Service: Inactive: USNR (DEP)19930812 - 19940626Active: 19940627 – 19960627 USN 19960628 - 20020627 Period of Service Under Review: Date of Enlistment: 20020628Age at Enlistment:Period of Enlistment:NFIRDate of Discharge:20071015Highest Rank/Rate:MM1Length of Service: 13 Years Months20 DaysEducation Level:AFQT: NFIREvaluationMarks:Performance:3.8(5)Behavior:3.6(5)OTA: 3.86Awards and...
NAVY | DRB | 2010_Navy | ND1000598
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.Summary: After a thorough review of the available evidence, to include the Applicant’s summary of service, record entries, and discharge process, the Board found Therefore, the awarded characterization of service shall and the narrative reason for separation shall remain .The Applicant...
NAVY | DRB | 2009_Navy | ND0901812
On page 4, Item 8, in the instructions for completion of DD Form 293, the Applicant is notified to submit evidence "which substantiate or relate directly to your issues in Item 6" (Issues: Why an upgrade or change is requested and justification for the request). Summary: After a thorough review of the available evidence, to include the Applicant’s summary of service, record entries, and discharge process, the Board found Therefore, the awarded characterization of service shall BAD CONDUCT...
NAVY | DRB | 2008_Navy | ND0800278
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, the Board found that Administrative Corrections to the Applicant’s DD 214 The NDRB did note administrative error(s) on the original DD Form 214: “ HONORABLE ” The NDRB will recommend to the Commander, Navy Personnel Command, that the DD 214 be corrected as appropriate. ” Additional Reviews :...
USMC | DRB | 2007_Marine | MD0700854
Civil charges later dropped for lack of evidence DecisionBy a vote of the Characterization shall .By a vote of the Narrative Reason shall MISCONDUCT Date:20071220Location:Washington D.C.Representation: Discussion Issue 1: ().A Marine may be separated for a commission of a serious military or civilian offense when the specific circumstances of the offense warrant separation. 20051031: Administrative Separation Proceeding are withdrawn 20051105: Applicant notified of Administrative Separation...