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NAVY | BCNR | CY1998 | 05737-98
Original file (05737-98.pdf) Auto-classification: Denied
D E P A R T M E N T  O F  T H E  N A V Y  
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS 

2 NAW ANNEX 

WASHINGTON DC  20370-5100 

CRS 
Docket No:  5737-98 
31 August 1999 

This is in reference to your application for correction of your 
naval record pursuant to the provisions of Title 10, United 
States Code, Section 1552. 

A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval 
Records, sitting in executive session, considered your 
application on 4 August 1999.  Your allegations of error and 
injustice were reviewed in accordance with administrative 
regulations and procedures applicable to the proceedings of this 
Board.  Documentary material considered by the Board c~nsisted of 
your application, together with all material submitted in support 
thereof, your naval record and applicable statutes, regulations 
and policies. 

After careful and conscientious consideration of the entire 
record, the Board found that the evidence submitted was 
insufficient to establish the existence of probable material 
error or injustice. 

The Board found that you enlisted in the Naval Reserve on 21 
September 1978 at age 18.  You reported to active duty on 6 
October 1978.  Your record reflects that you received two 
nonjudicial punishments.  The offenses included unauthorized 
absences of more than a day, disrespect, absence from your 
appointed place of duty, and failure to obey a lawful order.  On 
9 October 1981 you were separated under honorable conditions and 
transferred to the Naval Reserve.  On 20 September 1984 you 
received a general discharge from the Naval Reserve. 

Character of service is based, in part, on one's  conduct and 
overall trait averages, both of which are computed from marks 
assigned during periodic evaluations.  Your conduct and overall 
trait averages were 2.85 and 2.87, respectively.  A  minimum 
average conduct mark of 3.0 was required for a fully honorable 
characterization of service at the time of your separation. 

In its review of your application the Board carefully weighed all 
potentially mitigating factors, such as your limited education 

and youth and immaturity.  However, the Board concluded that 
these factors were not sufficient to warrant recharacterization 
of your discharge given your two disciplinary actions and since 
your conduct average was insufficiently high to warrant a fully 
honorable discharge.  Accordingly, your application has been 
denied.  The names and votes of the members of the panel will be 
furnished upon request. 

It is regretted that the circumstances of your case are such that 
favorable action cannot be taken.  You are entitled to have the 
Board reconsider its decision upon submission of new and material 
evidence or other matter not previously considered by the Board. 
In this regard, it is important to keep in mind that a 
presumption of regularity attaches to all official records. 
Consequently, when applying for a correction of an official naval 
record, the burden is on the applicant to demonstrate the 
existence of probable material error or injustice. 

Sincerely, 

W.  DEAN PFEIFFER 
Executive Director 



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