[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 33, Volume 1]

[Revised as of July 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 33CFR51.8]



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                TITLE 33--NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS

 

         CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

 

PART 51_COAST GUARD DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD--Table of Contents

 

Sec. 51.8  Relevant considerations.



    In determining the equity and propriety of a former member's 

discharge, the DRB shall consider all relevant evidence presented by the 

applicant. The DRB review will include, but is not limited to, 

consideration of the following factors:

    (a) The quality of the applicant's service. In determining the 

quality of the applicant's service, the DRB may consider the applicant's 

dates and periods of service; rate or rank achieved; marks and 

evaluations received; awards, decorations and letters of commendation; 

acts of merit; combat service and wounds received; promotions and 

demotions; prior military service and type of discharge; records of 

unauthorized absence; records of non-judicial punishment; convictions by 

court-martial; records of conviction by civil authorities while a member 

of the Coast Guard; and any other relevant information respecting the 

applicant which is brought to the board's attention.

    (b) The applicant's capability to serve. In determining the 

applicant's capability to serve, the DRB considers such factors as the 

applicant's age and education; qualification for reenlistment; 

capability to adjust to military service; and family or personal 

problems.

    (c) Any evidence of arbitrary, capricious or discriminatory actions 

by individuals in authority over the applicant.

    (d) Any other information respecting the applicant considered by the 

DRB to be relevant and material to the review of the applicant's 

discharge.