[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 32, Volume 1]

[Revised as of July 1, 2006]

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

[CITE: 32CFR70.4]



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                       TITLE 32--NATIONAL DEFENSE

 

              CHAPTER I--OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE

 

PART 70_DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD (DRB) PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS--Table 

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Sec.  70.4  Responsibilities.



    (a) The Secretaries of the Military Departments have the authority 

for final decision and the responsibility for the operation for their 

respective discharge review programs under 10 U.S.C. 1553.

    (b) The Assistant Secretary of Defense (Manpower, Reserve Affairs, 

and Logistics) (ASD(MRA&L)) shall:

    (1) Resolve all issues concerning DRBs that cannot be resolved among 

the Military Departments.

    (2) Ensure uniformity among the Military Departments in the rights 

afforded applicants in discharge reviews.

    (3) Modify or supplement the enclosures to this part.

    (4) Maintain the index of decisions and provide for timely 

modification of index categories to reflect changes in discharge review 

policies, procedures, and standards issued by the OSD and the Military 

Departments.

    (c) The Secretary of the Army, as the designated administrative 

focal point for DRB matters, shall:

    (1) Effect necessary coordination with other governmental agencies 

regarding continuing applicability of this part and resolve 

administrative procedures relating thereto.

    (2) Review suggested modifications to this part, including 

implementing documents; monitor the implementing documents of the 

Military Departments; resolve differences, when practicable; recommend 

specific changes; provide supporting rationale to the ASD(MRA&L) for 

decision; and include appropriate documentation through the Office of 

the ASD(MRA&L) and the OSD Federal Register liaison officer to effect 

publication in the Federal Register.

    (3) Maintain the DD Form 293, ``Application for Review of Discharge 

or Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States,'' and 

republish as necessary with appropriate coordination of the other 

Military Departments and the Office of Management and Budget.

    (4) Respond to all inquiries from private individuals, 

organizations, or public officials with regard to DRB matters. When the 

specific Military Service can be identified, refer such correspondence 

to the appropriate DRB for response or designate an appropriate activity 

to perform this task.

    (5) Provide overall guidance and supervision to the Armed Forces 

Discharge Review/Correction Board Reading Room with staff augmentation, 

as required, by the Departments of the Navy and Air Force.

    (6) Ensure that notice of the location, hours of operation, and 

similar types of information regarding the Reading Room is published in 

the Federal Register.



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