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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TJR
Docket No: 2431-02
22 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 Naval
Records, sitting in executive session, considered your
application on 21 May 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
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 the evidence submitted was insufficient
to establish the existence of probable material error or
injustice.
You enlisted in the Navy on 25 June 1985 at the age of 24.
record contains a performance record for the period 20 to 30
August 1985, which notes that you were referred for an
administrative separation because of your substandard performance
and conduct during recruit training.
comments note that you were not motivated to continue training
due to your overwhelming personal problems, refused training on
two occasions due to circumstances beyond your control, and left
your
chaplain.
appointed place of duty without permission to see a
Your
The recruit trainer's
Subsequently, you were notified that administrative separation
had been initiated by reason of entry level performance and
conduct.
You waived the right to respond to the notification and
did not object to the separation.
The commanding officer noted
that although you had done well in recruit training, extenuating
circumstances and personal events had developed that seriously
affected your ability to cope with the routine pressures
associated with recruit training.
been counselled concerning these problems,
It was also noted that you had
but they continued to
affect your ability to meet the requirements of recruit training;
and that in view of your personal problems,
and your minimal potential
on your ability to complete training,
for productive Naval Service,
directed.
with an entry level separation by reason of entry level
performance and conduct,
code.
On 4 September 1985 you were separated from the Navy
and were assigned an RE-4 reenlistment
an entry level separation was
their negative effect
Nevertheless, the Board concluded these factors and
The Board, in its review of your entire record and application,
carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors, such as
your youth and immaturity, personal problems, and your contention
that you repeatedly stated that you did not want to leave the
Navy.
contention were not sufficient to warrant a change in the entry
level separation or the reenlistment code because of your failure
to complete recruit training.
The Board noted that on at least
two occasions you refused training and that you had no motivation
The Board further concluded that the entry
to continue training.
level separation and the RE-4 reenlistment code were
appropriately assigned.
individual is separated by reason of entry level performance and
An entry
conduct due to failure to complete recruit training.
level separation is proper and appropriate when an individual is
separated within the first 180 days of active duty.
your application has been denied.
Such a code is mandatory when an
Accordingly,
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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