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NAVY | BCNR | CY2001 | 04730-01
Original file (04730-01.pdf) Auto-classification: Denied
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORD

S

2 NAVY ANNE

X

WASHINGTON DC 20370.510

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CRS
Docket No: 
19 October 

4730-01
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.

A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval
Records, sitting in executive session, considered your
application on 17 October 2001.
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.

Your allegations of error and

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 8
February 1951 at age 17.
two nonjudicial punishments and were convicted by a summary
The offenses included unauthorized absences
court-martial.
totalling  three days, failure to obey a lawful order, and
disrespect.
reason of expiration of term of service.

Thereafter, you received a general discharge by

The record reflects that you received

Character of service is based, in part, on one's conduct and
proficiency averages,
both of which are computed from marks
assigned during periodic evaluations.
proficiency averages were 3.9 and 5.1, respectively.
average conduct mark of 4.0 was required for a fully honorable
characterization of service at the time of separation.

Your conduct and

A minimum

In its review of your application the Board carefully weighed all
potentially mitigating factors,
and good postservice conduct.
these factors were not sufficient to warrant recharacterization

However, the Board concluded that

such as your youth and immaturity

Accordingly, your

The names and votes of the members

of your discharge given the three disciplinary actions as well as
the fact that your conduct average was insufficiently high to
warrant a fully honorable discharge.
application has been denied.
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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