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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TRG
Docket No: 6124-00
5 April 2001
Dear-
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 3 April 2001.
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 that the evidence submitted was
insufficient to establish the existence of probable material
error or injustice.
On 6 June 1983 you reported aboard the USS EXULTANT
Subsequently, you received nonjudicial punishment on two
The Board found that you enlisted in the Naval Reserve on 17
September 1962 and reported for two years of active duty on 1 May
1963.
(MS0
441).
occasions for disobedience and an unspecified period of
unauthorized absence.
Following the second nonjudicial
punishment on 24 July 1964, you served in a satisfactory manner
and were advanced to SN (E-3).
You were released from active
duty on 15 April 1965 with your service characterized as being
under honorable conditions.
Subsequently, you were issued a
general discharge at the end of your military obligation.
Character of service is based, in part, on conduct and overall
trait averages which are computed from marks assigned during
periodic evaluations_
Your conduct mark average was 2.85. A
minimum average mark of 3.0 in conduct was required at the time
of your separation for a fully honorable characterization of
service.
In its review of your application the Board carefully weighed all
potentially mitigating factors, such as your youth, low score on
The Board found that these factors were
1990's you were treated for a severe mental
the aptitude test and your contention that you did not
offenses and that you must have been confused with someone else.
The Board also considered the documentation that you submitted
showing that in the
illness and alcoholism.
not sufficient to warrant recharacterization of your discharge
given your disciplinary record and failure to achieve the
required average mark in conduct.
record, and you have submitted none, to indicate that someone
else committed the misconduct for which you were disciplined.
addition there is nothing in the record to connect your conduct
mental illness which was diagnosed
while in the Navy with the
about 25 years after your active service in the Navy.
concluded that the general discharge was proper as issued and no
change is warranted.
There is no evidence in the
cormnit any
In
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
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
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