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04-20-2006, 03:39 AM
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My son is serving in the U.S. Navy. He is being discharged related to an incident inwhich he was a passenger in a vehicle that the driver was found to be intoxicated. He is approaching his third year of service and has an excellent record in the Navy. He had just signed up for an additional year beyond his initial four year commitment per the Navy's request. I have been unable to find any specific information on the Navy's alcohol policy. Is it customary to discharge hardworking sailors based on such an offense? Is it possible his superiors could change their mind and reverse the discharge before it is finalized? Finally, does my son have any legal recourse such as an appeal process? I am completley devastated by this as is my son. Any information or advice is very much appreciated. Thank you.....former proud Navy momWhat is the name of your state? |
04-20-2006, 05:00 AM
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Originally Posted by DevastNavyMom What is the name of your state? CA
My son is serving in the U.S. Navy. He is being discharged related to an incident inwhich he was a passenger in a vehicle that the driver was found to be intoxicated. He is approaching his third year of service and has an excellent record in the Navy. He had just signed up for an additional year beyond his initial four year commitment per the Navy's request. I have been unable to find any specific information on the Navy's alcohol policy. Is it customary to discharge hardworking sailors based on such an offense? Is it possible his superiors could change their mind and reverse the discharge before it is finalized? Finally, does my son have any legal recourse such as an appeal process? I am completley devastated by this as is my son. Any information or advice is very much appreciated. Thank you.....former proud Navy momWhat is the name of your state? | I hate to be the one to tell you this, but unless your son was underage and drinking, there is no doubt in my mind he was driving and not telling you the whole story.
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04-20-2006, 11:22 AM
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Mam, respectfully you have not shared how is your "Son" being discharged, nor what type of discharge & RE Code and SPN # will be on his DD214? It seems a bit strange that the Navy wanted him to extend his enlistment and now discharge him! With this said, I attend to agree with what "Shay-Pari'e" shared with you; that, your "Son is possibly not telling you the whole truth big picture as to what really happened"! Can it be appealed, that all depends on many factors; he is afforded JAG counsel and can have Appeallant Defense counsel if he has not waived his rights to this! Shorty out! Quote: |
Originally Posted by DevastNavyMom What is the name of your state? CA
My son is serving in the U.S. Navy. He is being discharged related to an incident inwhich he was a passenger in a vehicle that the driver was found to be intoxicated. He is approaching his third year of service and has an excellent record in the Navy. He had just signed up for an additional year beyond his initial four year commitment per the Navy's request. I have been unable to find any specific information on the Navy's alcohol policy. Is it customary to discharge hardworking sailors based on such an offense? Is it possible his superiors could change their mind and reverse the discharge before it is finalized? Finally, does my son have any legal recourse such as an appeal process? I am completley devastated by this as is my son. Any information or advice is very much appreciated. Thank you.....former proud Navy momWhat is the name of your state? | |
04-20-2006, 03:25 PM
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| | | Thanks for your input. It has crossed my mind that he may be altering details of what happened. I'm definitely not the parent who believes my child can do no wrong. I believe in holding him accountable for his actions. When I talked to a receptionist at the legal office on base, all I told her is that my son had gotten in trouble with alcohol and was being discharged. She then said that even if he was with someone who was driving while intoxicated he would be in big trouble. So....that got me thinking that maybe he was telling the truth. I'm not sure exactly what type of discharge. He had mentioned a "general discharge". From my research that is not a good thing......don't have all the details yet. There is no doubt in my mind that my son had been drinking. He is of legal drinking age. I understand it was really stupid to get in a car with a driver that had been drinking, but it seems quite extreme to discharge him for it. I appreciate your feedback.....I am so beside myself with grief and disappointment that I guess I am just looking for an unbiased perspective. Thanks | |
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