DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORD
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2 NAVY ANNE
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WASHINGTON DC 20370.510
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Docket No. 1855-01
27 July 2001
Dear
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.
Your allegations of error and injustice were
A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Navy Records,
sitting in executive session,
25 July 2001.
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.
considered your application on
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 Marine Corps on
15 September 1997 for four years at age 18.
that you were advanced to LCPL (E-3) and served without incident
until 19 October 1998, when you were admitted to a Naval hospital
for a psychiatric evaluation after you remarked to a CPL (E-4)
that you wondered when the air traffic control office would see
the marks on your arms and figure out that you did not want to be
You were diagnosed with an unspecified per-
there anymore.
sonality disorder with antisocial and narcissistic features.
Administrative separation was strongly recommended.
were not considered to be suicidal at that time, you were
considered a potential risk to harm yourself or others if
retained in the Marines.
revoke your qualifications as an air traffic controller and your
and administrative separation
military occupational specialty,
was recommended.
Subsequently, action was taken to
The record reflects
Although you
On 19 November 1998 you were notified that action was being
initiated to honorably discharge you by reason of convenience of
After
the government due to the diagnosed personality disorder.
being advised of your procedural rights and consulting with legal
counsel, you declined to submit a statement in your own behalf.
Thereafter, the commanding officer recommended an honorable
discharge and this recommendation was approved.
discharge, you received a meritorious mast for your superior
performance of duty while serving as the logistics clerk from
28 October to 14 December 1998.
15 December 1998 and assigned an RE-3P reenlistment code.
You were honorably discharged on
Incident to your
The Board also noted your contentions that
the medical incident was a transient
The Board noted the letters of
Regulations authorize the assignment of an RE-3P or RE-4
reenlistment code to individuals who are discharged by reason of
a diagnosed personality disorder.
reference from a GYSGT (E-7), MSGT (E-8), and SGTMAJ (E-9) in
your former squadron.
your service was excellent and above reproach, the diagnosis was
not accurate and unjust,
episode brought on by increased stress from the training program
you were in, and that you were inexperienced and needed to excel.
However, your contention that the Navy's diagnosis was inaccurate
is unsupported by any medical evidence refuting the diagnosis.
The Board noted that the Marine Corps views suicidal gestures
with grave concern and individuals who are considered a potential
treat to harm themselves or others are normally assigned an RE-4
reenlistment code.
enlistment code authorized by regulation, the Board could find no
error or injustice in your assigned reenlistment code.
thus concluded the reenlistment code was appropriate and no
change is warranted.
denied. The names and votes of the members of the panel will be
furnished upon request.
Since you received the most favorable re-
Accordingly, your application has been
The Board
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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