DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS
7015. COURTHOUSE ROAD, SUITE 1001
ARLINGTON, VA 22204-2430
SJN
Docket No: 6702-13
30 July 2014
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 July 2014. The names and votes of the members
of the panel will be furnished upon request. 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 27 September 1974. The Board found that on 3 and 28 July
i975, you received nonjudicial punishment (NJP) for disobedience,
two instances of disrespect, and two instances of assault. On
i9 December 1975, you were convicted by special court-martial
{SPCM) of two specifications of striking another Marine, two
specifications of disobedience, two specifications of disrespect,
and assault. You were sentenced to a forfeiture of pay,
confinement at hard labor, and a bad conduct discharge (BCD).
On 4 June 1976, you received a third NJP for unauthorized
absence. You received your BCD on 8 February 1978 after
appellate review was completed.
The Board, in its review of your record and application,
carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors, such as
your youth and desire to upgrade your discharge. Nevertheless,
based on the information currently contained in your record,
the Board concluded these factors were not sufficient to warrant
recharacterization of your discharge given your three NJP’s, and
SPCM conviction of serious offenses. Accordingly, your
application has been denied.
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,
ZS Fo —
- ROBERT D. ZSALMAN
Acting Executive Director |
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