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NAVY | BCNR | CY2000 | 06556-00
Original file (06556-00.pdf) Auto-classification: Denied
DEPARTMENT O F  THE  NAVY 

BOARD  FOR  C O R R E C T I O N  O F   NAVAL  R E C O R D S  

2   NAVY  ANNEX 

W A S H I N G T O N   D C   2 0 3 7 0 - 5 1 0 0  

TRG 
Docket No:  6556-00 
1 March 2001 

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 27 February 2001.  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 24 November 1999 
at age 18.  Subsequently, you were referred for a mental health 
and substance abuse evaluation.  On 2 December 1999, based on 
your admission, you were diagnosed with an antisocial personality 
disorder and alcohol and marijuana dependence.  The evaluation 
also sets forth an extensive record of preservice involvement 
with civil authorities. 

Based on this evaluation, you were processed for an 
administrative separation.  After review, the separation 
authority directed an entry level separation by reason of 
"erroneous entry - drug abusev1 and the assignment of an RE-4 
reenlistment code.  You were so separated on 13 December 1999. 

The Board concluded that the diagnosed personality disorder, and 
your admission of extensive drug and alcohol use prior to 
entering the Navy was sufficient to support separation in your 
case.  Regulations require the assignment of an RE-4 reenlistment 
code  when an individual is separated because of drug abuse or 
when an individual is separated because of drug and alcohol 
dependence.  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 PFEIFFER 
Executive Director 



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