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NAVY | BCNR | CY1999 | 02234-99
Original file (02234-99.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:  2234-99 
24 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. 

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* 

A three-member panel of the Board for correction of Naval 
Records, sitting in executive session, considered your 
application on 28 July 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 consisted 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 reenlisted in the Navy on 3 November 
1961 after four years of prior active service.  Your record 
reflects that you received four nonjudicial punishments.  The 
offenses included an unauthorized absence of a day, absence from 
your appointed place of duty, dereliction of duty, failure to 
obey a lawful order, disrespect, insubordination, and having a 
mutilated and dirty uniform. 

On 29 April 1964 the commanding officer recommended that you be 
separated with a general discharge by reason of unfitness.  After 
review by the discharge authority, the recommendation for 
separation was approved and you received a general discharge on 
22 May 1964. 

In its review of your application the Board carefully weighed all 
potentially mitigating factors, such as your youth and 
immaturity.  However, the Board concluded that these factors were 
not sufficient to warrant recharacterization of your discharge, 
given your record of frequent involvement with military 

authorities.  The Board especially noted the fact that you were 
the subject of four disciplinary actions within a period of less 
than three years.  In this regard, individuals discharged by 
reason of unfitness often received undesirable discharges. 
Therefore, the Board concluded that you were fortunate to receive 
a general discharge and no change to the discharge is warranted. 
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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