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NAVY | BCNR | CY2002 | 06867-01
Original file (06867-01.pdf) Auto-classification: Denied
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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TJR
Docket No: 6867-01
20 March 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,
application on 12 March 2002.
injustice were reviewed in accordance with administrative
regulations and procedures applicable to the proceedings of this
Board.
your application,
thereof,
and policies.

together  with all material submitted in support
and applicable statutes, regulations,

Documentary material considered by the Board consisted of

Your allegations of error and

your naval record,

considered your

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.

The Board found you enlisted in the Navy on 29 April 1969 at the
age of 19 and served without disciplinary incident.

Your record reflects that on 25 June 1969 you were processed for
an administrative separation by reason of unsuitability due to
failure to adapt to military service.

Your record contains an administrative remarks (page
13)
dated 2 July 1969 in which acknowledged that you were not
recommended for reenlistment due to unsuitability.
noted, in part,

as follows:

 

entry

This entry

I understand that I am not recommended for reenlistment in
the U. S. Navy by my commanding officer.
understand that in accordance with current Bureau of Naval
Personnel policy, I am not eligible to apply for
two.(2) years from date of
reenlistment until a period of  
discharge has elapsed and that I can then show that I have
increased my adaptability for military service.

I further

Not

recommended for reenlistment due to unsuitability.
Reenlistment may not be effected without prior approval of
the Chief of Naval Personnel.

and on 2 July 1969 you were

However, the Board concluded

Subsequently, the discharge authority directed an honorable
discharge by reason of unsuitability,
so discharged and assigned an RE-4 reenlistment code.
The Board, in its review of your entire record and application,
carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors, such as
your youth and immaturity and your contentions  
that-you-were
discharged because of personality conflicts between you and your
training instructor, and that you would like to reenlist and
prove your suitability for service.
these factors and contentions were not sufficient to warrant a
change in your reenlistment code given your discharge by reason
The assignment of an RE-4 reenlistment code
of unsuitability.
was required when an individual was separated by reason of
unsuitability.
record, and you submitted none,
personality conflicts.
submitted no evidence to support your contention that you are now
suitable for military service.
your case, the Board concluded the assigned reenlistment code was
proper and no change is warranted.
Accordingly, your application
has been denied.

The Board noted that there is no evidence in the

Given all the circumstances of

to support your contention of

Further, the Board noted that you

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 th-is 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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