DEPARTMENT OF THE NAV
Y
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORD
S
2 NAVY ANNE
X
WASHINGTON DC 20370-510
0
TJR
Docket No: 3511-02
27 November 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 26 November 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
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 22 August 1995 at the age of 27, and
served without disciplinary incident.
During the period from 26 January to 4 March 1996 you underwent
psychiatric evaluations on five occasions and were eventually
diagnosed with an adjustment disorder with anxiety, and a severe
personality disorder with
these evaluations, it was noted that you were having considerable
difficulty in adapting to military life.
recommended for an administrative separation because of your
unsuitability and failure to adapt.
avoidant and inadequate traits. In
You were also
On 10 April 1996 you were notified of pending administrative
separation action by reason of convenience of the government due
to the diagnosed personality disorder.
noted, in part, that your personality disorder was of such
severity that your ability to function effectively was
significantly impaired,
your duties, and that you were not eligible for reenlistment.
At that time you waived your right to consult with legal counsel
and interfered with the performance of
This recommendation
and to present your case to an administrative discharge board.
Subsequently, your commanding officer recommended separation by
On 16 April 1996
reason of the diagnosed personality disorder.
the discharge authority approved this recommendation and directed
an honorable discharge by reason of the diagnosed personality
disorder.
an RE-4 reenlistment code.
On 22 April 1996 you were so discharged and assigned
and your contention that the
It also considered your contention that you have
The Board, in its review of your application, carefully weighed
all potentially mitigating factors, such as your youth and
immaturity, post service conduct,
reason for separation is a negative misconception of your
character and is not an accurate description of your mental
status.
maintained a steady job and have been able to handle stressful
situations.
Nevertheless, the Board concluded these factors and
contentions were not sufficient to warrant a change in your
reenlistment code and that the diagnosed personality disorder and
your inability to adapt were sufficient to support the assignment
of an RE-4 reenlistment code.
normally assigned to individuals who are separated due to a
diagnosed personality disorder and not recommended for
reenlistment.
evidence in your record, and you have submitted none, to support
your contention that the personality disorder does not accurately
describe your mental status.
Accordingly, your application has
been denied.
In this regard, such a code is
Further, there is no medical or psychiatric
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,
existence of probable material error or injustice.
the burden is on the applicant to demonstrate the
Sincerely,
W. DEAN PFEIFFER
Executive Director
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