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NAVY | BCNR | CY2013 | NR8248 13
Original file (NR8248 13.pdf) Auto-classification: Denied
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS

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

BC
Docket No: 08248-13
2 September 2014

 

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 27 August 2014. 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 10
November 1948. On 26 October 1950, you were convicted by a deck
court of assault and sentenced to forfeiture of $40, three
months restriction and 30 days extra duty. On 7 July 1951, you
received nonjudicial punishment (NUP) for being in an
unauthorized absence (UA) status for over 21 hours and missing
ship’s movement. On 23 July 1951, you received NUP for failure
to obey an order. On 20 September 1951, you were convicted by a
special court-martial (SPCM) of being UA for 14 days and
sentenced to forfeiture of $75 and 30 days confinement at hard
labor. On 10 November 1951, you received NJP for disturbing the
peace. On 19 December 1951, you were convicted by an SPCM of |
possession and wearing apparel belonging to another Sailor and
possession of alcohol onboard the base. You were sentenced to
forfeiture of $150, confinement at hard labor for three months
and a bad conduct discharge (BCD). Apparently, the BCD was
suspended. Thereafter, you were notified that administrative
discharge procedures had been initiated and that you would
receive a general discharge due to misconduct. However, your
misconduct continued and on 15 September 1952, you received NUP
for being absent without leave. You were discharged on 7
November 1953, with a general characterization of service and
not recommended for retention.

The Board, in its review of your entire record and application,
carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors, such as
your youth and overall record of service. However, the Board
found those factors insufficient to warrant any change in your
characterization of service given your record of misconduct.

The Board also noted that you were fortunate to receive a
general discharge since the separation authority approved of the
BCD. 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,

 

ROBERT J. O'NEILL
Executive Director

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