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NAVY | BCNR | CY2011 | 05662 11
Original file (05662 11.pdf) Auto-classification: Denied
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS

701 S. COURTHOUSE ROAD, SUITE 1001
ARLINGTON, VA 22204-2490

 

REC
Docket No: 05662-11
1 March 2012

 

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 29 February 2012. 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 on 6 October 1983, at age 18.
On 7 May 1984, you received counseling concerning your negative
attitude toward your work and overall unsatisfactory performance
of duty. On 17 May 1984, you received nonjudicial punishment
(NJP) for wrongful use of marijuana. On 10 August 1984, you
received separate two NJP’s, one for two incidents of failure to
obey a lawful order, and the second one for wrongful use of
marijuana. On 19 October 1984, administrative separation action
was initiated by reason of misconduct (drug abuse (use)). You
waived your rights to consult counsel, submit a statement or
have your case heard by an administrative discharge board (ADB).
Your commanding officer forwarded his recommendation that you be
discharged under other than honorable (OTH) conditions by reason
of misconduct for (drug abuse (use)). On 19 October 1984, the
discharge authority directed an OTH discharge by reason of
misconduct for drug abuse (use). On 8 November 1984, you were
so discharged. At that time you were assigned an RE-4
reenlistment code.

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 your record of three NJP’s for
misconduct and drug abuse. The Board noted that you waived your
right to an ADB, your best opportunity for retention or a more
favorable 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,

W. DE PRI
Executive Oo

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