DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS
2 NAVY ANNEX
WASHINGTON DC 20370-5100,
TIR
Docket No: 5683-07
17 April 2008
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, considered your
application on 15 April 2008. 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.
to establish the existence of probable material error or
injustice.
You enlisted in the Navy on 12 June 1996 at age 18 and served
without disciplinary incident until 7 November 1996, when you
received nonjudicial punishment (NUP) for absence from your
appointed place of duty and a three day period of unauthorized
absence (UA). The punishment imposed was a $204 forfeiture of
pay and restriction and extra duty for seven days.
On 3 December 1996 you were referred for a psychiatric evaluation
after stating that you had slit your wrist and did not care about
living. The psychiatrist’s report stated, in part, that due to
your extremely primitive character and history of substance and
alcohol abuse, as well as your chronic suicidal ideations and
recent suicidal attempt, you were considered to be at
considerable ongoing risk of further acts of self-harm. The
report further stated that you had a bad temper, were punching
walls, engaging in risky behavior, stealing, and fighting. You
were diagnosed with alcohol dependence with physiologic
dependence, severe personality disorder with borderline,
antisocial and narcissistic features (that existed prior to
enlistment), and self-inflicted lacerations of the left wrist.
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Subsequently, you were recommended for an administrative
separation because your long-standing personality disorder which
was of such severity as to interfere with serving in the
military.
On 16 December 1996 you were notified of pending administrative
separation action by reason of convenience of the government as a
result of the foregoing diagnosis. The discharge authority
government due to the diagnosed personality disorder. On 16
January 1997 you were 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 assertion that you do not now have a personality
disorder. Nevertheless, the Board concluded these factors were
not sufficient to warrant a change in the reenlistment code
because of your diagnosed personality disorder. Further, an RE-4
reenlistment code is authorized when a Sailor is separated for
this reason and is not recommended for retention or reenlistment.
Finally, the is documented evidence in the record which is
contrary to your assertion. 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,
We po. PFE
Executive D xr
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