DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS
2 NAVY ANNEX
WASHINGTON DC 20370-5100
ELP
Docket No. 1908-01
19 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 reviewed
A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Navy Records,
considered your application on 18
sitting in executive session,
July 2001.
in accordance with administrative regulations and procedures
applicable to the proceedings of this Board.
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.
Documentary
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 record reflects that you asked to be referred to the
You enlisted in the Navy on 30 March 1999 for four years at age
20.
mental health unit to discuss emotional issues.
since your arrival at recruit training you experienced fears that
you would not be able to meet the physical standards, fully
expected to be set back in training as a result, and were worried
about being humiliated in front of your division if you failed
physical training.
if you were not sent home, but also stated that you would not
hurt yourself while in the separations unit.
with an "adjustment disorder with disturbance of conduct (threat
of suicide attempt to effect discharge)."
You said that you might try to kill yourself
You were diagnosed
You claimed that
,
On 28 April 1999 the discharge authority directed an entry level
On 3May
separation due to the diagnosed adjustment disorder.
1999 you received an uncharacterized entry level separation by
reason of erroneous entry and
code.
were,assigned an RE-4 reenlistment
Regulations authorize the assignment of an RE-4 reenlistment code
to individuals discharged by reason of erroneous enlistment.
Board noted your expression of regret for threatening suicide
while on active duty, and also noted the employer performance
reviews submitted in support of your application.
contend that you became worried while in recruit training that
you would not be able to pay your bills after you learned that
your uniform allowance and the money credited to your
"smart
card" would be deducted from your first pay check.
You now
The
A staff member of the Board was advised by the Navy Uniform Board
that the initial issuance of uniforms is at no cost to recruits.
Recruits are issued a
the exchange such as haircuts, tennis shoes, gym shorts, etc.,
until they receive their first pay check.
"smart card" to purchase personal items at
The Board also noted that you made no mention of any financial
problems during your consultation with the mental health staff.
The Board found it difficult to determine what your true
statement is, the one you are making now, or the one you made to
extricate yourself from your military commitment.
Accordingly,
the Board concluded the assigned reenlistment code was proper and
no change is warranted.
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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