DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS
2 NAVY ANNEX
WASHINGTON DC 20370-5100
SMS
Docket No: 1233-08
12 September 2008
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 10 September 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.
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 13 December 1966, you enlisted in the Navy at age 19. . On
10 October 1967, a service record entry stated that you
received adverse evaluation marks, were late for work several
times and did not apply yourself. On 16 March 1968, a service
record entry stated that you received adverse evaluation marks,
required constant supervision, and had a negative attitude and
an unwillingness to perform assigned tasks. During the period
23 November 1969 to 28 March 1970, you were in an unauthorized
absence (UA) status on three occasions, but these charges were
dismissed. On 11 September 1970, you were released from active
duty under honorable conditions by reason of convenience of the
government due to a reduction in authorized strength. On
12 December 1972, you were separated with a general discharge
due to the expiration of your obligated service.
Characterization of service is determined, in part, by overall
trait and military behavior mark averages computed from marks
assigned on a periodic basis. Your overall trait and military
behavior mark averages were 2.95 and 2.97, respectively.
Averages of 2.7 in overall trait and 3.0 in military behavior
were required for a fully honorable characterization of
service.
The Board, in its review of your entire record and application,
carefully weighed all potential mitigation, such as your youth
and service during Vietnam. The Board also considered your
belief that your discharge was supposed to be honorable.
Nevertheless, the Board concluded that these factors and your
belief were not sufficient to warrant recharacterization of your
discharge due to your failure to attain the minimum military
behavior average required for a fully honorable 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 PFE
Executive Dilréc
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