DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS
2 NAVY ANNEX
WASHINGTON DC 20370-5100
WMP
Docket No:
11 July 2002
1021-02
This is in reference to your application for correction of your
naval record pursuant to the provisions of Title 10 of the
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 10 July 2002.
injustice were reviewed in accordance with administrative
regulations and procedures. applicable to the proceedings of this
Board.
of your application, together with all material submitted in
support thereof, your naval record and applicable statutes,
regulations and policies.
Documentary material considered by the Board consisted
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.
Your record reflects that you served without
The Board found that you enlisted in the Naval Reserve on 11
August 1983 at age 19 and immediately reported for 36 months of
active duty.
incident until 9 January 1984,
punishment (NJP) for larceny.
forfeiture of $288 per month for two months and 30 days of extra
duty.
to go to your appointed place of duty for which you received
forfeiture of $200 per month for two months.
when you received non-judicial
The punishment imposed was a
On 1 October 1984 you received a second NJP for failure
On 4 May 1985 a psychiatric evaluation was conducted at the
request of your command due to your inability to control your
temper.
personality disorder but found that you were fit for duty.
The psychiatrist diagnosed you with an immature
Your record further reflects that on 3 October 1985 you received
NJP for use of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
The punishment imposed was a forfeiture of $300 per month for
two months,
reduction in rate.
for disrespect to a chief petty officer and use of a controlled
The punishment imposed was a forfeiture of $300 per
substance.
month for two months, a reduction in rate, and three days
confinement with bread and water.
45 days of restriction and extra duty and a
On 17 October 1985 you again received NJP
On 13 November 1985 administrative separation action was
initiated by reason of misconduct due a pattern of misconduct
You were advised of and waived all of your
and drug abuse.
procedural rights with the exception of the right to obtain
copies of documents supporting the proposed separation.
On 16 November 1985 the commanding officer forwarded the
separation action, recommending an other than honorable
discharge, to the Commander, Naval Military Personnel Command
(CNMPC) .
other than honorable conditions due to misconduct (drug
use).
On 20 November 1985 CNMPC directed discharge under
1985,.you were so discharged.
On 3 December
abuse-
In its review of your application the Board carefully weighed
all potentially mitigating factors such as your youth and
immaturity, and your contention that you began suffering
symptoms of a mental illness at the time of your misconduct.
However, the Board concluded that the record fully supported
processing for separation due to misconduct due to a pattern of
NJP's, two of which
misconduct and drug abuse due to your five
It is also clear that you were fully
were for drug use.
cognizant of the Navy's "Zero Tolerance" policy concerning
illegal drug usage, and that despite this knowledge, you made a
conscious decision to violate
that policy and use illegal drugs.
Therefore, the Board concluded that your discharge under other
Furthermore, your
than honorable conditions was appropriate.
contention that you were beginning to suffer the effects of
mental illness and that you did not know what was happening at
the time of your misconduct is not supported by any evidence in
your record, and you have not provided any substantiating
In this regard, a diagnosed
evidence for this claim.
personality disorder does not relieve an individual of
responsibility for his actions and is insufficient to mitigate
2
your record of persistent misconduct.
application has been denied.
of the panel will be furnished upon request.
Accordingly, your
The names and votes of the members
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.
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.
it is important to keep in mind that
You are entitled to have
In this regard,
Sincerely,
W. DEAN PFEIFFER
Executive Director
NAVY | BCNR | CY2002 | 04644-02
A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 20 November 2002. injustice were reviewed in accordance with administrative regulations and procedures applicable to the proceedings of this Board. The punishment imposed was reduction Your record further shows that you received NJP on 14 February 1985 for wrongful use of marijuana. forfeitures of $310 per month for two months, 45 days of restriction and extra...
NAVY | DRB | 2000_Navy | ND00-00257
Award: Forfeiture of $300 per month for 1 month, restriction and extra duty for 30 days, reduction to SR. No indication of appeal in the record.850810: USS KITTY HAWK (CV-63) notified applicant of intended recommendation for discharge under Other Than Honorable conditions by reason of misconduct due to Drug abuse and misconduct due to Pattern of misconduct as evidenced by three or more punishments under the UCMJ during the current enlistment.850815: Applicant advised of his rights and having...
NAVY | BCNR | CY2002 | 04861-02
A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, application on 14 November 2002. injustice were reviewed in accordance with administrative regulations and procedures applicable to the proceedings of this Board. You were sentenced to 30 days of confinement at hard labor and a forfeiture of $426. other than honorable discharge was appropriate, based on your NJP and court martial conviction.
NAVY | BCNR | CY2002 | 02585-02
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORD S 2 NAVY ANNE X WASHINGTON DC 20370.510 0 WMP Docket No: 19 August 2002 2585-02 This is in reference to your application for correction of your naval record pursuant to the provisions of Title 10 of the United States Code section 1552. considered your A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, application on 14 August 2002. injustice were reviewed in accordance with...
NAVY | BCNR | CY2002 | 02699-02
A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 21 August 2002. injustice were reviewed in accordance with administrative regulations and procedures applicable to the proceedings of this Board. when you received NJP for On 1 December 1986, you were evaluated to determine whether you were dependent on alcohol or drugs. and that it has been over 15 years However, the Board concluded that the NJP's for drug abuse.
NAVY | BCNR | CY2002 | 03729-02
A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 4 September 2002. injustice were reviewed in accordance with administrative regulations and Board. of your application, together with all material submitted in support thereof, your naval record and applicable statutes, regulations and policies. Naval Military Personnel Command On 23 June Prior to your discharge on 23 June 1987, a Veterans Administration (VA)...
NAVY | BCNR | CY2002 | 02178-02
A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, application on 14 August 2002. injustice were reviewed in accordance with administrative regulations and procedures applicable to the proceedings of this Board. 2 convicted by summary court-martial On 19 February 1980, you were of an unauthorized absence from 25 January to 29 January 1980, a failure to go to appointed place of duty; period of four days; missing ship's movement; The punishment...
NAVY | BCNR | CY2002 | 09615-02
A three-member panel of the Board for Correction df Naval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 30 April 2003. The punishment imposed was forfeitures of $275 per month for two months and 45 days of restriction and extra duty On 22 April 1982 you were counseled concerning your past performance and warned that further misconduct could result in processing for a less than honorable discharge. Consequently, when applying for a correction of an official naval...
NAVY | BCNR | CY2000 | 06134-00
A three-member panel for the Board for Correction of Navy Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 7 March 2001. * You were advanced to RM3 (E-4), extended your enlistment for an additional period of four months, and served without further incident until 15 March 1982, when you received nonjudicial punishment (NJP) for use of marijuana. Counsel also noted that the senior member of the ADB was not an 0-4 line officer.
NAVY | BCNR | CY2002 | 03670-02
A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 13 November 2002. injustice were reviewed in accordance with administrative regulations and procedures applicable to the proceedings of this Board. recommended an other than honorable discharge by reason of Your commanding officer then After being The discharge authority approved misconduct due to drug abuse. Consequently, when applying for a correction of an...