DEPARTMENT OF T H E NAVY
B O A R D F O R C O R R E C T I O N O F N A V A L R E C O R D S
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Docket No. 430-02
10 May 2002
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 Navy Records,
sitting in executive session, considered your application on
8 May 2002. Your allegations of error and 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.
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 Navy on 18 March 1997
for four years at age 21. The record reflects that on 22 April
1997 you were referred to the recruit evaluation unit by medical
personnel after you stabbed your hand with a pen so severely that
it required stitches. You claimed recurrent suicidal ideation
since arriving at recruit training and stabbed yourself because
"Nobody would listen to me...now they are listening." You also
reported an inability to adapt to the routine rigors of basic
training, as evidenced by uncontrollable crying, decreased sleep
and appetite, and thoughts of going on unauthorized absence. The
examining psychologist opined that this was not a normal response
to the stresses of being at recruit training. Your suicidal
ideation was deemed a manipulative gesture for the purpose of
obtaining a discharge. However, the psychologist believed that
if retained there was a risk of self-harm. You were diagnosed as
having an adjustment disorder with depressed mood and an entry
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On 28 April 1997 you were notified that administrative separation
was being initiated by reason of convenience of the government as
evidenced by an adjustment disorder. You were advised of your
procedural rights, declined to consult with legal counsel or
submit a statement in your own behalf, and waived the right to
have your case reviewed by the general court-martial convening
authority. Thereafter, the discharge authority directed an
uncharacterized entry level separation. You were so discharged
on 2 May 1997 by reason of erroneous entry and assigned an RE-4
reenlistment code.
Regulations authorize the assignment of an RE-4 reenlistment code
to individuals separated by reason of erroneous entry. You
provide neither probative evidence nor a convincing argument in
support of your application. The Navy views individuals who
express suicidal ideation, whether as a manipulative gesture or
not, with serious concern. Assignment of an RE-4 reenlistment
code to such individuals is justified since they pose a risk to
harm themselves and others if retained. 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.
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 PFE I F F E R
Executive Director
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