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NAVY | BCNR | CY1999 | 02472-99
Original file (02472-99.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 NAVY ANNEX 

WASHINGTON DC  20370-5100 

TRG 
Docket No:  2472-99 
26 August 1999 

This is in reference to your application for correction of your 
naval record pursuant to the provisions of title 10 of the 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 24 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 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 enlisted in the Navy on 3 November 1992 
at age 18.  Two days later you were referred for a psychiatric 
evaluation.  You told the psychologist about a prior psychiatric 
history and reported mood swings, chronic depression, extreme 
anxiety, impulsive behavior, identity disturbance, and chronic 
feelings of emptiness or boredom.  The report of the evaluation 
states, in part, as follows: 

... He reported poor sleep, poor appetite, impaired 
concentration, feelings of hopelessness/helplessness, 
low energy, poor self-esteem, crying spells.  Recent 
and remote memory were generally intact. ...  (He) does 
now wish to continue training. 

The psychologist diagnosed you with a severe adjustment disorder 
with depressed mood and recommended administrative separation. 

Based on the psychologistls recommendation you were processed for 
separation due to an erroneous enlistment.  In connection with 
this processing you stated "I  do not object to this separation.I1 
After revi'ev, the separation authority directed an entry level 
separation.  You were so separated on 13 November 1992.  At  that 

time you were not recommended for reenlistment and were assigned 
an RE-4 reenlistment code. 

In your application, you state that you were sleepless during the 
three days prior to reporting for recruit training and the first 
day in training.  You claim that this lack of sleep led to your 
adjustment problems. 

Regulations allow for the assignment of an RE-4 reenlistment code 
when an individual is separated by reason of erroneous 
enlistment, or when an individual is separated as a recruit 
failure.  The Board believed that the psychiatric history and the 
poor adjustment to recruit training were sufficient to justify 
the assignment of the RE-4 reenlistment code.  Since you have 
been treated no differently than others in your situation, the 
Board could not find an error or injustice in the assignment of 
the RE-4  reenlistment code. 

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  P F E I F F E R  
Executive Director 



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