Commission of a Serious Offense 6210

ALCOHOL REHABILITATION FAILURE - 6209 A Marine who has been referred to a program of rehabilitation for alcohol abuse and/or dependency, may be separated for failure through inability or refusal to participate in or successfully complete a rehabilitation program. NO 6105 counseling is required, but is recommended prior to starting treatment program.

Checklist  CO’s letter recommending separation with the following Enclosures:  1- Notification of Separation Proceedings  BCNR/NDRB form (MARCORSEPMAN Appendix D)  Acknowledgement of Rights to be Exercised or Waived  2 - Copy of Service Record Book (Right and Left side)  3 - 3270 printout of BIR, BTR, ROS, AWDS, D119 (under 30 days old)  4 - Copy of SACO and CSACC evaluations and documents of recommended treatment and Certificate of Treatment Completion  5 - Copy of evidence of treatment and rehabilitation failure documents (only Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP) can determine if Marine has failed rehab)**See MCO P1700.24B**  6 - If SNM refuses alcohol treatment, 6105 entry advising SNM of separation proceedings under paragraph 6209  7 - Character statements with recommendations from the following:  OIC  SNCOIC  NCOIC *Required by the Wing CG*

If Applicable:  PTSD checklist and memo

TAMP/TAP, Final Physical, and Treatment for Alcohol or Drug Dependency must be completed prior to separation. Documentation showing completion of TAMP/TAP and Final Physical is NOT required, but the CO’s recommendation letter should mention the completion of these requirements or provide the schedule and/or expected completion date.

See the CO’s sample letter format on the Joint Law Center Website. http://www.miramar.usmc.mil/WebPages/legal/legal%20home/Admin%20Seps.htm