DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS
2 NAVY ANNEX
WASHINGTON DC 26370-5100
TAL
Docket No: 643-11
26 October 2011
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 19 October 2011. 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 and began a period of active duty on
30 April 1969 at age 18. On 22 July 1969, you were taken to
the emergency room at Naval Training Center, Bainbridge,
Maryland, after taking 30 Valium. You stated in part that you
thought you would receive additional relief by taking more pills.
You were admitted to the hospital, treated and released on 25
July 1969. On 27 July 1969, you were again taken to the hospital
after taking an undetermined number of Valium and Darvon. You
admitted taking the medication as a method of getting discharged
from the Navy. On 14 August 1969, you were the subject of a
mental health evaluation where you stated in part that you smoked
marijuana and took lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) prior to
enlisting in the Navy. You further stated that you could not
stand the barracks, you could not stand having so many people
around, and that you could not eat or sleep. You felt like
leaving and tearing up things. You were diagnosed with a
schizoid personality and improper drug use, and it was
recommended that you be discharged from the Navy. On 21 August
1969, you were interviewed by the Navy Investigative Service
(NIS) and you made a voluntary sworn statement admitting to prior
service use of marijuana and LSD. On 26 August 1969, you were
notified of pending administrative discharge processing with a
general discharge due to unfitness. You waived all of your
procedural rights, including your right to an administrative
discharge board (ADB). On 16 September 1969, you were discharged
with a general characterization of service.
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. The Board also believed that you were
fortunate to receive a general discharge. 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
Roard 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,
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W. DEAN PFE
Executive D
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