DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS
2 NAVY ANNEX
WASHINGTON DC 20370-5100 TRG
Docket No: 10967-07
19 August 2008
This is in reference tto your application for correction of your
naval record pursuant |to the provisions of title 10 of the United
States Code section 1952.
A three-member panel af the Board for Correction of Naval
Records, sitting in eMecutive session, considered your
application on 12 August 2008. Your allegations of error and
injustice were reviewed in accordance with administrative
regulations and procedures applicable to the proceedings of this
Board. Documentary malterial 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 consfientious 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 Marine Corps on 1 May 1981 at age 17. During
the period from 14 Mar¢h 1982 to 7 July 1982, you received
nonjudicial punishment|on four occasions. Your offenses were two
instances of assault, breaking restriction, sleeping on post,
disobedience and damaging private property. A special court-
martial convened on 5 Qctober 1982 and convicted you of three
instances of assault. |The sentence of the court included
forfeitures of pay, reduction in grade and confinement at hard
labor for three months. Subsequently, you were in an
unauthorized absence status in March 1983 for about six days.
Based on the foregoing |record, you were processed for an
administrative discharge by reason of misconduct. After review,
the discharge authority directed discharge under other than
honorable conditions and you were so discharged on 23 May 1983.
plication the Board carefully weighed all
potentially mitigating ffactors, such as your youth and contention
that you became an alcoholic while in the Marine Corps. You
believe that if you had] received treatment for alcoholism that
you would have completed@ your enlistment. The Board found that
these factors and contemtion were not sufficient to warrant
recharacterization of ypur discharge given your multiple offenses
In its review of your :
which suggests willful misconduct. There is no evidence in the
record and you have submitted none to show that alcoholism led to
your misconduct. However, the Board was aware that alcohol abuse
is not considered to be an excuse for misconduct and disciplinary
action is appropriate
following alcohol related offenses. The
Board concluded that tthe 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 t
favorable action cann
Board reconsider its
evidence or other matt
In this regard, it is
presumption of regulay
Consequently, when app
record, the burden is
existence of probable
he circumstances of your case are such that
t be taken. You are entitled to have the
ecision upon submission of new and material
er not previously considered by the Board.
important to keep in mind that a
ity attaches to all official records.
lying for a correction of an official naval
on the applicant to demonstrate the
material error or injustice.
Sincerely,
W. DEAN PFE
Executive Di ir
NAVY | BCNR | CY2008 | 04254-08
A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 23 January 2009. 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. On 18 October 1983, you had NUP for use of marijuana.
NAVY | BCNR | CY2007 | 08510-07
A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 26 August 2008. 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. Consequently, when applying for a correction of an official naval record, the burden is on the applicant to demonstrate the existence of probable...
NAVY | BCNR | CY2009 | 06720-09
of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 3 March 2010. Therefore, you were recommended for administrative separation with an other than honorable (OTH) discharge due to your misconduct, and you exercised your right to request an administrative discharge board (ADB). 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...
NAVY | BCNR | CY2008 | 01471-08
A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 24 September 2008. 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. In connection with this processing, you would have acknowledged that separation could result in an other than honorable (OTH) discharge and been...
NAVY | BCNR | CY2008 | 07239-08
A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 8 April 2009. 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. On 8 April 1983, you were counseled regarding your unsatisfactory performance and conduct, advised that the command would assist you with alcohol...
NAVY | BCNR | CY2001 | 04291-01
Subsequently, an administrative discharge board recommended discharge by reason of misconduct with a discharge under other than honorable conditions. Although there are two drug related nonjudicial punishments in the record, there is no evidence in that record, and you have submitted none, to show that you were addicted to drugs or alcohol while you were in the Navy. However, regulations state that drug and alcohol abuse is not an excuse for misconduct and disciplinary action and discharge...
NAVY | BCNR | CY2002 | 03322-02
A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 9 October 2002. injustice were reviewed in accordance with administrative regulations and procedures applicable to the proceedings of this Board. On 3 August 1983, your record Although your record further reflects that you were an unauthorized absentee from 18 to 20 October 1983, a period of two days, it does not indicate if disciplinary action was taken. However,...
NAVY | BCNR | CY1999 | 07172-99
A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 24 February 2000. injustice were reviewed in accordance with administrative regulations and procedures applicable to the proceedings of this Documentary material considered by the Board consisted of Board. While you were placed in a rehabilitation Whether you The Board concluded that recharacterization of your discharge is not warranted given your record of...
NAVY | BCNR | CY2006 | 07612-06
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 23 May 1980 at age 19. As a result of this action, you were spared the...
NAVY | BCNR | CY2008 | 00634-08
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. In connection with this processing, you would have acknowledged that separation could result in an other than honorable (OTH) discharge and it appears that you waived the right to have your case heard by an administrative discharge board (ADB). Consequently, when applying for a correction of...