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NAVY | BCNR | CY2007 | 03439-07
Original file (03439-07.rtf) Auto-classification: Denied
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS
2 NAVY ANNEX
WASHINGTON DC 2O37O-5100


                            SJN
                                              Docket No: 03439-07
                                             18 December 2007









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 11 December 2007. 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 the evidence submitted was insufficient to establish the existence of probable material error or injustice.
You enlisted in the Navy on 29 November 1984 at age 18. On 23 September 1986 and 25 March 1988 you received nonjudicial punishment (NJP) for two instances of wrongful use of marijuana, six periods of unauthorized absence (UA) totaling 81 days, assault, and communicating a threat.
On 26 March 1988, you were notified of pending administrative separation action by reason of misconduct due to a pattern of misconduct. You waived your right to consult with counsel, submit a statement or have your case heard by an administrative discharge board (ADB).
On 4 April 1988, your commanding officer forwarded his recommendation that you be discharged under other than honorable conditions by reason of misconduct. On 8 April 1988
the discharge authority directed an other than honorable discharge by reason of misconduct due to a pattern of misconduct. On 15 April 1988 you were so discharged.

The Board, in its review of your entire record and application, carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors, such as your youth, overall record of service, and post-service accomplishments. Nevertheless, the Board found that these factors were not sufficient to warrant recharacterizatjon of your discharge given your record of NJP for drug use, UA totaling almost three months, and the fact that you were counseled and warned of the consequences of further misconduct. Further, you waived the right to an ADB, your best chance for retention or a better characterization of service. 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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