DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS
2 NAVY ANNEX
WASHINGTON DC 20370-5100
REC
Docket No: .01038-10
12 October 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 5 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 enlisted in the Marine Corps and began a period of active
duty on 10 July 1980, at age 18. On 6 March 1981, you received
nonjudicial punishment (NUP) for the wrongful use of marijuana.
You were counseled and warned that further misconduct could
result in administrative discharge action. On 22 March 1983, you
began a period of unauthorized absence (UA) lasting 15 days. On
19 April 1983, you began an additional UA period lasting 71 days.
Subsequently, on 26 July 1983, you submitted a written request
for an administrative discharge in order to avoid trial by court-
martial for the periods of UA. Prior to submitting this request
for discharge, you conferred with a qualified military lawyer,
were advised of your rights, and warned of the probable adverse
consequences of accepting such a discharge. Your request for
discharge was granted and on 17 August 1983, 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 and periods of UA totaling over two months, and request for
discharge. The Board believed that considerable clemency was
extended to you when your request for discharge was approved.
ye Board also concludéd that you received the benefit of your
s‘pargain with the Marine Corps when your request for discharge was
“granted and should riot be permitted to change it now. Further,
you are advised that there is no provision in the law or Navy
regulations that,allows for recharacterization of your discharge
automatically due’ solely to the passage of time. 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,
WS
W. DI
Executive Dire
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