DEPARTMENTOFTHE NAVY
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORD
ANNEX
NAVY
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WASHINGTON DC 20370-510
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Docket No: 4158-02
11 December 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 10 December 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 the evidence submitted was insufficient
to establish the existence of probable material error or
injustice.
You enlisted in the Marine Corps on 23 January 1967 at the age of
On 6 June 1967 you received nonjudicial punishment (NJP) for
17.
a two day period of unauthorized absence (UA) and were awarded
correctional custody for seven days and a $20 forfeiture of pay.
On 10 October 1967 were convicted by special court-martial (SPCM)
of a 73 day period of UA and were sentenced to confinement at
hard labor for two months and a $128 forfeiture of pay.
On 28 March 1968 you were convicted by SPCM of a 91 day period of
UA and were sentenced to confinement at hard labor for six months
On 5 November 1968 you were again
and a $408 forfeiture of pay.
convicted by SPCM of a 181 day period of UA and escape.
sentenced to confinement at hard labor for six months, a $438
forfeiture of pay, and a bad conduct discharge (BCD).
You were
On 16 July 1969 you submitted a written request for immediate
execution of the BCD in which you stated that civilian life was
better for you.
of review, and on 3 October 1969 you were so discharged.
The BCD was subsequently approved at all levels
The Board, in its review of your entire record and application,
carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors, such as
your youth and immaturity.
Nevertheless, the Board concluded
these factors were not sufficient to warrant recharacterization
of your discharge because of your repetitive and lengthy periods
of UA.
Accordingly, your application has been denied.
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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