DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS
2 NAVY ANNEX
WASHINGTON DC 203704100
TJR
Docket No:
29 August
1749-00
2000
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 of the Board for Correction of Naval
Records, sitting in executive session, considered your
application on 9 August 2000.
injustice were reviewed in accordance with administrative
of this
regulations and procedures applicable to the proceedings
Documentary material considered by the Board consisted of
Board.
your application, together with all material submitted in support
and applicable statutes, regulations,
thereof, your naval record,
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 reenlisted in the Marine Corps on 1 November
1981 after three years and 10 months of prior honorable service.
Your record reflects that you continued to serve for nearly two
years without incident but on 8 August 1983 you received
nonjudicial punishment (NJP) for wrongful use of marijuana and
which was suspended for
were awarded a $400 forfeiture of pay,
Approximately one
two months, and reduction to
year later, on 2 August 1984, you again received NJP for wrongful
The punishment imposed was a $500 forfeiture
use of marijuana.
of pay, a reduction in rate, and restriction and extra duty for
30 days.
The restriction was suspended for two months.
paygrade E-4.
Subsequently, you were processed for an administrative separation
On 28 August 1984
by reason of misconduct due to drug abuse.
your commanding officer recommended you be issued an other than
On 10 October
honorable discharge by reason of misconduct.
1984
the discharge authority approved this recommendation and directed
your commanding officer to issue you an other than honorable
On 19 October 1984 you were
discharge by reason of misconduct.
so discharged.
record of medals/awards, record of
The Board, in its review of your entire record and application,
carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors, such as
your prior honorable service,
promotions, and your contention that you would like your
The Board also considered your contention
discharge upgraded.
that you were issued an other than honorable discharge because
the Marine Corps was not willing to address your drug problems.
However, the Board concluded these factors were not sufficient to
warrant recharacterization of your discharge given the serious
Given all the
nature of your frequent drug related misconduct.
circumstances of your case,
was proper as issued and no change is warranted.
your application has been denied.
the Board concluded your discharge
Accordingly,
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
You are entitled to have the
favorable action cannot be taken.
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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