DEPARTMENTOFTHE NAV
Y
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS
2
NAVY
ANNEX
WASHINGTON DC 20370-5100
TJR
Docket No: 950-02
18 July 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 Naval
Records, sitting in executive session, considered your
application on 16 July 2002.
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
and applicable statutes, regulations,
thereof, your naval record,
and policies.
Your allegations of error and
After careful and conscientious consideration of the entire
record, the Board found the evidence submitted was insufficient
to establish the existence of probable material error or
injustice.
You enlisted in the Navy on 12 February 1965 at the age of 17.
On 15 October 1965 you received nonjudicial punishment (NJP) for
a 40 day period of unauthorized absence (UA) and were awarded
restriction for 60 days and a $96 forfeiture of pay.
During the period from 20 January to 26 April 1966 you received
NJP on three occasions for two periods of absence from your
appointed place of duty,
lawful order, and disrespect.
convicted by summary court-martial (SCM) of a 22 day period of UA
and sentenced to restriction and hard labor for 45 days and a $65
forfeiture of pay.
two specifications of failure to obey a
On 10 March 1966 you were also
On 26 April 1968 you were convicted by special court-martial
(SPCM) of a 236 day period of UA. You were sentenced to
confinement at hard labor for six months, reduction to
E-l, a $540 forfeiture of pay,
On 15 May 1968, after undergoing a psychiatric evaluation while
in confinement, you were diagnosed with a schizoid personality
and a bad conduct discharge (BCD).
paygrade
At that time you stated that you had used drugs during
disorder.
the foregoing period of UA.
psychiatric evaluation, you stated that you were having
flashbacks and experiencing homosexual impulses.
1968 you submitted a written request for immediate execution of
the BCD, stating that you simply did not wish to be in the
service.
review, and on 20 September 1968 you were so discharged.
Subsequently, the BCD was approved at all levels of
On 27 June 1968, during a follow-up
On 13 September
The Board, in its review of your entire record and application,
carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors, such as
your youth and immaturity and character reference letters.
also considered your contention that because of your severe
personality disorder, you would like to obtain veteran's
Nevertheless, the Board concluded these factors and
benefits.
contention were not sufficient to warrant recharacterization of
your discharge because of your misconduct, which resulted in four
NJPs and two court-martial convictions.
application has been denied.
Accordingly, your
It
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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