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NAVY | BCNR | CY2003 | 00146-03
Original file (00146-03.pdf) Auto-classification: Denied
DEPARTMENTOFTHE  NAVY 

BOARD  FOR  CORRECTION  OF  NAVAL  RECORDS 

2  N A V Y A N N E X  

WASHINGTON  D C   2 0 3 7 0 - 5 1 0 0  

TRG 
Docket No:  1467-03 
29 July 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 29 July 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. 

You enlisted in the Navy on 23 April 1984 at age 17.  During the 
period from 21 February to 4 April 1985, you received nonjudicial 
punishment on three occasions.  Your offenses were two periods of 
unauthorized absence totaling about 14 hours, absence from your 
appointed place of duty, fighting, and wrongful use of a 
controlled substance. 

Based on the foregoing record, you were processed for an 
administrative discharge by reason of misconduct due to a pattern 
of misconduct and drug abuse.  In connection with this 
processing, you elected to waive the right to have your case 
heard by an administrative discharge board.  After review the 
discharge authority directed discharge under other than honorable 
conditions by reason of misconduct due to drug abuse.  You were 
so discharged on 2 May 1985. 

In its review of your application the Board carefully weighed all 
potentially mitigating factors, such as your youth and contention 
that you desired to stay in the Navy.  The Board found that these 
factors and contentions were not sufficient to warrant 
recharacterization of your discharge given your disciplinary 

record and especially your use of drugs.  The Board concluded 
that the discharge was proper as issued and no change is 
warranted. 

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, 

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