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. 6002-01
19 December 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,
18 December 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
1991 for eight years and were ordered to
of two years on 18 February 1992.
Naval Reserve on 31 July
active duty for a period
the mental health unit
On 21 February 1992 you were referred to
after you disclosed a history of recurrent depression, suicidal
ideation, and maladaptive social behavior.
had suffered from episodes of depression since age 14.
claimed that you cut your wrist as a suicidal gesture in 1988,
for which you attended two sessions of psychiatric counseling.
You further claimed that in April 1991 you planned to shoot
yourself because your father told you that you were worthless and
that you had engaged in impulsive acts such as shoplifting and
fire setting.
an
features.
avoidant personality disorder with dependent and antisocial
You were diagnosed with early onset dysthymia, and
You stated that you
You
On 24 February 1992 you were notified that administrative
separation action was being initiated by reason of convenience of
the government due to the diagnosed dysthymia and personality
disorder.
those rights.
the discharge authority directed an uncharacterized entry level
separation by reason of personality disorder.
charged on
Your were advised of your procedural rights and waived
Thereafter,
You did not object to the discharge.
27 February 1992.
You were so dis-
Regulations require that individuals separated within the first
180 days of continuous active service will receive an
terized entry level separation.
authorized only when there are unusual circumstances involving
personal conduct and performance of duty, and such a character-
ization is approved by the Secretary of the Navy.
An honorable characterization is
uncharac-
However, the Board further noted that the
The Board noted your desire for employment with a law
Regulations authorize the assignment of an RE-4 reenlistment code
to an individual separated by reason of a diagnosed personality
disorder.
enforcement agency.
Navy views individuals with suicidal ideation, or those who make
suicidal gestures or threats,
individuals are a possible threat to harm themselves or others if
retained.
You have provided no medical evidence that the Navy's
diagnosis of a personality disorder was erroneous.
you desire employment with a law enforcement agency does not
provide a valid basis for changing a reenlistment code or the
characterization of service.
The Board concluded that the
discharge and reenlistment code were proper and no change is
warranted.
names and votes of the members of the panel will be furnished
upon request.
Accordingly, your application has been denied. The
with grave concern since such
The fact 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
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.
You are entitled to have
Sincerely,
W. DEAN
Executive Director
PFEIFFER
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