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NAVY | BCNR | CY2001 | 00605-01
Original file (00605-01.doc) Auto-classification: Denied

                           DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
                    BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS

                                2 NAVY ANNEX

                          WASHINGTON DC 20370-5100

                                                    ELP
                                                    Docket No. 605-01
                                                    21 May 2001











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.

A three—member panel for the Board for Correction of Navy Records, sitting
in executive session, considered your application on 16 May 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.

You enlisted in the Navy on 18 September 1995 for four years at age 18. The
record reflects that you were advanced to QM3 (E-4) and served without
incident until 4 September 1996 for making a false official statement and
fraud against the United States. Punishment consisted of a reduction in
rank to QMSN (E-3), forfeitures of $100 per month for two months, and 45
days of restriction and extra duty. On 12 October 1999 you were honorably
released from active duty, transferred to the Naval Reserve, and assigned
an RE—4 reenlistment code. Available records do not contain a copy the
fitness report submitted upon separation.

Regulations require the assignment of an RE—4 reenlistment code to an
individual not recommended for reenlistment. The Board noted your statement
explaining the circumstance which led to your NJP. You contend that you
filed a claim for bachelor allowance for quarters (BAQ)and variable housing
allowance (VHA) after the birth of son to your girlfriend, who was getting
out of
che Navy because she could not comply with the policy on child care.
However, she was not discharged right away, and you were charged with
filing a false claim since both of you not could receive BAQ/VHA claiming
the same dependent. Absent evidence to the contrary, a presumption exists
that there was no abuse of discretion when the NJP authority chose to
impose NJP. The Board believed given the serious nature of the offense for
which NJP was imposed within the last month of your enlistment, it is
unlikely that you were recommended for reenlistment. You have provided no
evidence to the contrary. The Board concluded that the NJP and your
reduction in rate provided sufficient justification to award an RE-4
reenlistment code. The fact that you received an fully honorable separation
does prohibit assignment of an 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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