DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS
2 NAVY ANNEX
WASHINGTON DC 20370-5100
TAL
Docket No: 6878-09
13 May 2010
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 12 May 2010. 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 Marine Corps and began a period of active duty
on 14 January 1975 at age 18. You received nonjudicial punishment
(NJP) on eight occasions and were convicted by a special court-
Martial for offenses of unauthorized absence (UA) from your
appointed place of duty, insubordinate conduct toward a superior
noncommissioned officer, disobeying lawful orders, three instances
of UA from your unit for periods totaling 68 days, and wrongful
possession of phencyclidine and 11.5 grams of marijuana. You were
notified of pending administrative discharge processing with an
other than honorable (OTH) discharge due to misconduct. You
waived all your procedural rights, including your right to an
administrative discharge board (ADB). On 17 February 1978, you
received the OTH discharge for misconduct.
The Board, in its review of your application, carefully weighed
all potentially mitigating factors, such as your youth and
overall record of service. Nevertheless, the Board found that
these factors were not sufficient to warrant recharacterization
of your discharge given the seriousness of your misconduct that
resulted in eight NJPs and a SPCM. Finally, the Board noted that
you waived the right to an ADB, your best chance 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,
ROBERT D. “4SALMAN
Acting Executive Director
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