DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS
2 NAVY ANNEX
WASHINGTON BC 20370-5100
BAN
Docket No: 2835-09
28 December 2009
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 December 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 enlisted in the Navy from 1978 to 1982 and received an
honorable discharge. On 28 October. 1982, you reenlisted in the.
Navy and served without disciplinary incident until January 1983,
when you tested positive for an illegal substance (marijuana)
during a random command urinalysis. Therefore, on 15 March 1983,
you received nonjudicial punishment for four specifications of
use and possession of a controlled substance (marijuana). You
were deemed to be drug dependent and sent to the counseling and
assistance center to receive four weeks of treatment for your
addiction. In addition, you received a mental health evaluation
for your depression and suicidal ideation and were diagnosed with
a personality disorder. Therefore, you were recommended for
separation with an other than honorable (OTH) discharge due to
drug abuse. You waived all of your procedural rights, to include
your right to an administrative discharge board (ADB). The
separation authority approved the recommendation and on 22
February 1984, you were separated with an OTH discharge and 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. Nevertheless, the Board concluded these factors were
not sufficient to warrant recharacterization of your discharge
due to the seriousness of your misconduct. The Board also found
you waived your 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,
Ter. W. DEAN PFEIFFER
Executive Director
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