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NAVY | BCNR | CY2002 | 03126-02
Original file (03126-02.pdf) Auto-classification: Denied
DEPARTMENTOFTHE NAV

Y

BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS

2 

NAVY 

ANNEX

WASHINGTON DC 20370-5100

CRS
Docket No:   3126-02
12  July  200 2

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 10 July 2002.
injustice were reviewed in accordance with administrative
regulations and procedures applicable to the proceedings of this
Board.
your application, together 
thereof, your naval record and applicable statutes, regulations
and policies.

Documentary material considered by the Board consisted of
tiith all material submitted in support

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.

The Board found that you enlisted in the Naval Reserve on 26
January 1989 at age 18.
1989.
nonjudicial punishment for being incapacitated for duty, underage
drinking, and dereliction of duty.
On  7 December 1990 you failed
to complete an alcohol abuse treatment program.

The record reflects that on 30 March 1990 you received

You reported to active duty on 18 April

On 7 February 1991 the commanding officer recommended that you be
separated with an honorable discharge by reason of alcohol abuse
rehabilitation failure.
the recommendation for separation was approved and on 15 March
1991 you received an honorable discharge.
assigned a reenlistment code of RE-4.

After review by the discharge authority,

At that time, you were

Applicable regulations require the assignment of an RE-4
reenlistment code to individuals discharged because of alcohol
rehabilitation failure.
differently than others discharged for that reason, the Board
could not find an error or injustice in the assignment of the

Since you have been treated no

RE-4 reenlistment code.
denied.
furnished upon request.

Accordingly, your application has been
The names and votes of the members of the panel will be

The Board did not consider whether your reason for discharge
should be changed, since you did not ask for such consideration
and you have not exhausted your administrative remedy by applying
to the Naval Discharge Review Board (NDRB).
NDRB by submitting the attached DD Form 293.

You may apply to

It is regretted that the circumstances of your case are such that
You are entitled to have the
favorable action cannot be taken.
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

Enclosure



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