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NAVY | BCNR | CY2007 | 04224-07
Original file (04224-07.rtf) Auto-classification: Denied
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS
2 NAVY ANNEX
WASHINGTON DC 20370-5100






 S M W
 Docket No: 4224-07
1 November 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 31 October 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.
On 19 December 1967, you enlisted in the Navy at age 19 and served without incident until 24 April 1969, when your commanding officer initiated administrative separation by reason of unfitness due to your admitted use of drugs. In connection with this processing, you acknowledged that separation could result in an undesirable discharge ( T JD) and waived the right to have your case heard by an administrative discharge board (ADB). On 2 May 1969, you made a statement during an investigation in which you admitted using drugs. On 26 May 1969, the separation authority approved the discharge recommendation and directed a UD by reason of unfitness due to drug use. On 2 June 1969, you were so discharged.
The Board, in its review of your entire record and application, carefully weighed all potential mitigation, such as your youth and desire for a better discharge. Nevertheless, the Board concluded that these factors were not sufficient to warrant recharacterization of your discharge due to the seriousness of your misconduct. The record shows that you waived the right to
 have your case heard by an ADB, your best opportunity for retention or a more favorable characterization of service. Therefore, 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,



                                                      W. DEAN PFEIFFER
                           Executive Director

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