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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ELP
Docket No. 3886-01
15 October 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.
considered your application on
Your allegations of error and injustice were
A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Navy Records,
sitting in executive session,
15 October 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.
After careful and conscientious consideration of the entire
record,
insufficient to establish the existence of probable material
error or injustice.
the Board found that the evidence submitted was
The Board found that you enlisted in the Navy on 24 August 1988
for four years at age 19.
were assigned to the seaman apprenticeship program with no
specific guarantees.
to SA and served without incident until 9 February 1989 when you
received nonjudicial punishment (NJP) for a six day period of
unauthorized absence and missing ship's movement.
The record reflects that you were advanced
Your enlistment papers show that you
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had been feeling depressed
and thought about suicide "all the time."
On 17 February 1989 you stated that you had taken 12
tablets the previous day,
two weeks,
The
examining medical officer noted that the overdose appeared to be
a suicidal gesture and not a genuine attempt at suicide.
Although you denied any suicidal ideation at that time, you
indicated that you would do anything to get out of the Navy.
were scheduled for a psychiatric evaluation upon the ship's
return to Norfolk.
Tylenol
for the past
You
"I hate the Navy and will do anything
You reported implusive behavior such as
On 8 March 1989, you were evaluated by a psychiatrist who noted
your chief complaint was
even suicide."
get out,
quitting a lot of jobs and enlisting in order to support a second
illegitimate child.
smoke marijuana after enlisting,
were diagnosed with an unspecified personality disorder with
anticsocial features, and marijuana abuse.
psychiatrist opined that you posed a potential a risk for harm to
yourself and others if retained and recommended administrative
separation by reason of unsuitability.
You also reported that you continued to
and did not plan to stop.
The examining
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You
On 19 March 1989 you were notified that administrative separation
action was being initiated by reason of convenience of the
government due to the diagnosed personality disorder.
advised of your procedural rights and told that if discharge was
approved,
object to the discharge.
directed an honorable discharged by reason of personality
disorder.
RE-4 reenlistment code.
You were so discharged on 3 April 1989 and assigned an
it could be under honorable conditions.
the discharge authority
Thereafter,
You did not
You were
The fact that you did not receive
The Board noted your contention to the effect that you
During classification interviews in recruit
it is determined whether an individual is qualified for
"A" school, even though you had
and as a result you were unhappy with the
The Board noted that you received no specific guarantees
Regulations authorize the assignment of an RE-4 reenlistment code
to individuals discharged by reason of a diagnosed personality
disorder.
did not get a fair chance at
decent test scores,
Navy.
when you enlisted.
training,
a specific occupational field.
an
VVAV1 school is not relevant to the reason for your discharge.
The Board was also unable to determine what your true statement
is, the one you are making now,
discharged from the Navy.
suicidal gestures or threats,
not, with grave concern and such individuals are considered a
possible threat for harm to themselves or others if retained.
You have provided no medical evidence that the Navy's diagnosis
of a personality disorder was erroneous.
an NJP, your admitted and continued use of marijuana, and
suicidal ideation provided sufficient justification to warrant
the assignment of an RE-4 reenlistment code. The Board concluded
that the 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.
The Board noted that the Navy views
whether manipulative in nature or
or the statements you made to be
The Board believed that
It is regretted that the circumstances of your case are such
that favorable action cannot be taken.
the Board reconsider its decision upon submission of new and
You are entitled to have
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In this regard,
it is important to keep in mind that a
material evidence or other matter not previously considered by
the Board.
presumption of regularity attaches to all official records.
Consequently,
record,
existence of probable material error or injustice.
the burden is on the applicant to demonstrate the
when applying for a correction of an official naval
Sincerely,
W. DEAN PFEIFFER
Executive Director
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