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NAVY | BCNR | CY2002 | 03128-02
Original file (03128-02.pdf) Auto-classification: Denied
DEPARTMENTOFTHE NAV
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORD

NAVY 

ANNEX

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WASHINGTON DC 20370-510

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TRG
Docket No:
13 September 2002

3128-02

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 September 2002.
injustice were reviewed in accordance with administrative
regulations and procedures applicable to the proceedings of this
Documentary material considered by the Board consisted of
Board.
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 that the evidence submitted was
insufficient to establish the existence of probable material
error or injustice.

You enlisted in the Naval Reserve on 16 July 1985 at age 19 and
reported for four years of active duty on 22 November 1985.
record shows an unauthorized absence of about 2 hours on 2 March
1987, and no other incidents until 14 October 1989.
initial period of good service,
officer third class (MM3;
  E-4).

you were advanced to petty

During this

The

On 20 November 1989 you were an

On 14 October 1989 you began a period of unauthorized absence
that lasted for about 33 days.
unauthorized absentee for about nine hours.
you received nonjudicial punishment for these two periods of
absence.
and a reduction in rate to firemen (E-3).
day period of unauthorized absence,
duty on 24 December 1989 with your service characterized as
honorable.
reenlistment and were assigned an RE-4 reenlistment code.

The punishment imposed included restriction, extra duty
After making up the 33
you were released from active

At that time, you were not recommended for

On 22 November 1989

You state in your application that your unauthorized absence was
caused by pay problems and the fact that your wife was about to
become homeless.

You believe that you have matured and desire to

again serve in the military.

The Board noted the lengthy period of good service prior to the
nonjudicial punishment for the 33 day period of unauthorized
absence and your inability to overcome that disciplinary action
prior to your release from active duty.
concluded that a 33 day period of unauthorized absence was
sufficient to support the assignment of the RE-4 reenlistment
code.

However, the Board

Accordingly, your application has been denied.
votes of the members of the panel will be furnished upon request.

The names and

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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