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NAVY | BCNR | CY2010 | 00638-10
Original file (00638-10.pdf) Auto-classification: Denied
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS

2 NAVY ANNEX
WASHINGTON DC 20370-5100

 

BAN
Docket No: 00638-10
27 October 2010

 

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 21 October 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 entered active duty in the Marine Corps on 1 November 1966,
and served without disciplinary incident until you received a
Civil conviction for having two marijuana cigarettes in your
possession. Your record is incomplete, but it appears that you
were also convicted by a summary court-martial. Therefore, you
were recommended for separation with an other than honorable
(OTH) discharge due to misconduct. You exercised your right to
counsel and requested an administrative discharge board (ADB).
Although the ADB voted to separate you due to misconduct, they
recommended a general characterization of service. The
separation authority approved the recommendation and on 31
October 1970, you were separated with a general characterization
of service and an RE-4 (not recommended for retention)
reenlistment code due to misconduct.

The Board, in its review of your entire record and application,
carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors, such as
your youth and combat service in Vietnam. Nevertheless, the

Board concluded these factors were not sufficient to warrant
changing your characterization of service due to your misconduct.

The Board noted that you were fortunate to receive a general
discharge, because individuals who are separated for misconduct

such as yours normally receive an OTH 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
‘resumption 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,

LOW eark

W. DEAN PFE
Executive Directo

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