DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS
2 NAVY ANNEX
WASHINGTON DC 20370-5100
REC
Docket No: 08387-09
4 June 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 1 June 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,
arid 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 4 June 1968. On 23 June 1970, you received nonjudicial
punishment (NJP) for being in an unauthorized absence (UA)
status. You began a period of UA on 7 August 1970, which lasted
until your return on 18 August, which was referred to trial by
special court-martial (SPCM). However, on 23 August 1970, you
were arrested for armed robbery and assault with a deadly weapon
by the San Bernardino California Police. On 25 January 1971, you
were convicted for assault with a deadly weapon and sentenced to
180 days confinement. Between 24 August 1970 and 29 March 1971,
you were UA for various periods totaling 213 days. Subsequently,
on 25 March 1971, you submitted a written request for an other
than honorable discharge in order to avoid trial by court-martial
for a period of UA totaling over seven months. Prior to
submitting this request for discharge, you conferred with a
qualified military lawyer, were advised of your rights, and were
warned of the probable adverse consequences of accepting such a
discharge. Your request for discharge was granted and on 3 May
1971, you received an other than honorable discharge in lieu of
trial by court-martial. As a result of this action, you were
spared the stigma of a court-martial conviction and the potential
penalties of a punitive discharge and confinement at hard labor.
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 concluded
these factors were not sufficient to warrant recharacterization
of your discharge because of your misconduct that resulted in one
NJP, civil conviction, lengthy UA, and your request for
discharge. The Board believed that considerable clemency was
extended to you when your request for discharge was approved.
The Board also concluded that you received the benefit of your
bargain with the Marine Corps when your request for discharge was
granted and should not be permitted to change it now.
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,
Wo Rea
W. DEAN PF R
Executive or
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