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NAVY | BCNR | CY2002 | 09219-02
Original file (09219-02.pdf) Auto-classification: Denied
DEPARTMENT  OF THE  N A V Y  

BOARD  FOR  C O R R E C T I O N  O F  NAVAL  RECORDS 

2  NAVY  ANNEX 

W A S H I N G T O N   D C   2 0 3 7 0 - 5 1 0 0  

FC 
Docket No: 09219-02 
21 April 2003 

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 16 April 2003.  Your allegations of error and 
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. 

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. 

The Board  found that you enlisted in the Marine Corps on 3 
October  1955 at age 18.  On 19 June 1956, you received 
nonjudicial punishment  (NJP) for disrespect and were awarded 
restriction.  On 9 September 1956, you were convicted by summary 
court martial  (SCM) of a two-day period of unauthorized absence, 
and were awarded hard labor without confinement, reduction to 
paygrade E-1, and a forfeiture in pay.  On 18 February 1957, you 
received a second NJP for possession of alcoholic beverages, and 
were awarded restriction.  On 4 June 1957, you received a third 
NJP for disorderly conduct, and were awarded reduction to 
paygrade E-1. 
duty under honorable conditions. 

On 5 October 1961, you were released from active 

Character of service is determined, in part, by conduct and 
proficiency  trait averages, computed from marks assigned on a 
periodic basis.  Your conduct and proficiency averages were 3.6 
Conduct and proficiency averages of 4.0 
and 3.7, respectively. 
and 3.8 were required for a fully honorable characterization of 
service at the time of your service. 

In its review of your case, the Board carefully weighed all 
potentially mitigating  factors such as your youth and 
immaturity, and the time that has passed since you were 
discharged  from the Marine Corps.  However, the Board found that 
these factors were not sufficient to warrant recharcterization 
given your misconduct  that resulted in three NJPs and one SCM. 
The Board also noted your failure to attain the required 
averages in conduct and proficiency.  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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