What action can the DRBs take concerning a service member's discharge documentation?

The action that the Discharge Review Boards (DRBs) can take concerning a service member's discharge documentation includes the ability to change the "Narrative reason for discharge." This narrative provides an explanation for the service member's separation from the military and can impact their eligibility for benefits and re-enlistment opportunities.

The DRB reviews discharge cases and, if they find sufficient justification, they can modify the narrative to reflect a more favorable perspective regarding the circumstances surrounding the discharge. This alteration can help service members who believe that their original discharge reasoning was unfair or inaccurately reflected their service.

In contrast, changing a re-enlistment code or altering the date of discharge generally falls outside the scope of what DRBs can address. Additionally, the granting of a medical discharge usually involves different processes, typically requiring evaluations from medical boards rather than adjustments made by a DRB. Therefore, the ability to amend the "Narrative reason for discharge" by the DRBs stands out as the correct action they can take concerning discharge documentation.