DRB DIGEST/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY DRB DOCKET 2014- 032 NAME CURRENT DD-214 Under Honorable Conditions, COMDTNST MIOOO.6A ART 12-B-18, JKA Pattern of Misconduct, RE4 RELIEF REQUESTED Honorable RELIEF GRANTED BY DRB None ADMIN CORRECTIONS None TIS 5 yrs, 2 months, 21 days Policy Implications None EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The applicant was discharged for Pattern Of Misconduct in 2011. The applicant's complete Personnel Data Record and Separation Package were available for the Board to review. After receiving two NJP's in a 10 month period, the applicant was processed for discharge. The applicant had a history of not providing adequate support to dependents stemming back to 2008 prior to the issues of neglecting work and assaulting the spouse. The Board notes that assault and battery in similar scenarios can normally result in Court-Martial proceedings. The applicant claims that the assault on spouse was in self-defense after being struck, and that the civilian court dismissed the case. The applicant provided no official documents to support this claim. The NJP results specify that the spouse had suffered a fractured nose and received stitches. Additionally in the current petition, a mention of the dependent son being diagnosed with diabetes led to asking for a voluntary discharge with an Honorable character of service. The separation package does show an Honorable recommendation from the Sector, but this is due to the pattern of misconduct vice the voluntary plea on the application and supporting statements. PSC-epm authorized the Discharge with an Under Honorable Conditions character of service. The Board finds no issues with propriety or equity in this case. The applicant was notified of the intent to discharge, and the applicant was advised of the rights to an attorney, the applicant declined to make a statement while not objecting to discharge. Propriety: Discharge was proper. Equity: Discharge was equitable. Final Adjudication by Assistant Commandant For Human Resources: No relief.