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NAVY | BCNR | CY1999 | 07446-98
Original file (07446-98.pdf) Auto-classification: Denied
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DEPARTMENT OF THE NAV
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS

2 NAVY ANNEX

WASHINGTON DC 20370-5100

TJR
Docket No: 7446-98
16 April 1999

_ Dear

,

in.reference  to your application for correction of your

This is 
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 13 April 1999.
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.

Your allegations of error and

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

The Board found you enlisted in the Navy on 26 July 1988 at the
age of 24.
disciplinary incident.

Your record reflects that you served without

In November 1991, after undergoing a psychiatric examination, you
were diagnosed with a personality disorder with narcissistic,
The psychiatric
histrionic, and passive aggressive features.
report noted, in part, that you had endorsed vague suicidal and
homicidal ideation, although it was without a plan, intent, or,
action.
Subsequently, on 8 November 1991, you were notified of
pending administrative separation action by reason of convenience
of the government due to the diagnosed personality disorder. At
this time you elected to waive your rights to consult with legal
counsel and to present your case to an administrative discharge
On 18 December 1991 your commanding officer recommended
board.
you be honorably discharged due to the diagnosed personality
disorder.
honorable discharge.
and assigned an RE-3G reenlistment code.

On 24 January 1992 the discharge authority directed an

On 7 February 1992 you were so discharged

The Board also considered your performance

The Board, in its review of your entire record and application,
carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors, such as
your honorable service and your contention that you would like
your reenlistment code changed so that you may complete your
The Board further considered your
enlistment in the Navy.
contention that you did not contest the reenlistment code for
fear of receiving a bad conduct discharge  
or physical duress.
evaluation, letter of intent, award, and commendations.
the Board concluded these factors were not sufficient to warrant
a change in your reenlistment code given the diagnosed
personality disorder.
favorable 
individual is discharged due to a personality disorder.
3G reenlistment code may not prohibit reenlistment, but requires
that a waiver be obtained.
Recruiting personnel are responsible
for determining whether you meet the standards for reenlistment,
and whether or not a waiver of your reenlistment code is
feasible.
Further, the Board noted that there is no evidence in
your record, and you submitted none, to support your contention
that you were at risk for a BCD.
Given all the circumstances in
your case, the Board concluded your reenlistment code was proper
as issued and no change is warranted.
application has been denied.

codi authorized by regulatory guidance when an

An RE-3G reenlistment code is the most

Accordingly, your

(BCD) and/or any legal

However,

The 

RE-

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 
Executive Director

PFEIFFER



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