DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS
2 NAVY ANNEX
WASHINGTON DC 20370-5100
SJN
Docket No: 01002-09
20 November 2009
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 17 November 2009. 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 reenlisted in the Navy on 21 April 1987 after five years of
honorable service. On 24 January and 31 May 1989, you received
nonjudicial punishment (NUP) for wrongful possession and use of
marijuana.
On 26 September 1989, administrative discharge action was
initiated to separate you by reason of misconduct due to drug
abuse. You waived your rights to consult counsel, submit a
statement or have your case heard by an administrative discharge
board {ADB).
-On 6 October 1989, your commanding officer forwarded his
recommendation that you be discharged under other than honorable
conditions by reason of misconduct due to drug abuse. On
21 October 1989, the discharge authority directed an other than
honorable discharge by reason of misconduct due to drug abuse.
You were so discharged on 31 October 1989.
The Board, in its review of your application, carefully weighed
all potentially mitigating factors, such as your prior honorable
service and overall record of your last period of service.
Nevertheless, the Board concluded these factors were not
sufficient to warrant recharacterization of your discharge
because of your misconduct that resulted in two NUP’s for drug
use. Finally, the Board noted that you waived the right to an
ADB, your best opportunity 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,
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