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DEPARTMENT OF THE NAV
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS
2 NAVY ANNEX
WASHINGTON DC 20370-5100
CRS
Docket No:
21 May 1999
526-99
This is in reference to your
naval record pursuant to the
States Code, Section 1552.
application for correction of your
provisions of Title 10, United
A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval
Records, sitting in executive session, considered your
application on 19 May 1999.
injustice were reviewed in accordance with administrative
regulations and procedures applicable to the proceedings of this
Documentary material considered by the Board consisted of
Board.
your application, together with all material submitted in support
thereof, your naval record and applicable statutes, regulations
and policies.
Your allegations of error and
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.
A psychiatric evaluation, conducted on 17
13 September
The Board found that you enlisted in the Navy on
1993 at age 18.
The
February 1994, diagnosed you with a personality disorder.
evaluation further stated that you had communicated a threat to
kill another person.
an entry level separation by reason of a diagnosed personality
disorder.
RE-4.
At that time you were assigned a reenlistment code of
Subsequently, on 6 April 1994 you received
In its review of your application the Board carefully weighed all
such as your contention that you
potentially mitigating factors,
did not have a personality disorder.
concluded that since you submitted no evidence that you were
incorrectly diagnosed as having a personality disorder, there is
no basis to change the reason for your discharge.
However, the Board
The Board also noted that an RE-4 reenlistment code is authorized
by regulatory guidance and often assigned to individuals
separated due to diagnosed personality disorders, especially if
.
they are deemed to constitute a threat to themselves or to
It means that you may not reenlist in the Navy without
others.
The
prior approval of the Commander, Navy Personnel Command.
Board thus concluded that there is no error or injustice in your
reenlistment code.
Accordingly, your application has been denied.
votes of the members of the panel will be furnished upon request.
The names and
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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