DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS
701 S. COURTHOUSE ROAD, SUITE 1001
ARLINGTON, VA 22204-2490
SIN
Docket No: 7488-14
10 July 2015
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.
Although your application was not filed in a timely manner, the
Board found it in the interest of justice to waive the statute of
limitations and consider your application on its merits. A
three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records,
sitting in executive session, considered your application on
6 July 2015. 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 Navy and began a period of active duty on
22 August 1985. You also signed a statement of understanding
regarding the Navy's policy regarding drug and alcohol abuse. On
26 March 1987, you received nonjudicial punishment (NJP) for
wrongful use of marijuana. Subsequently, administrative
discharge action was initiated by reason of misconduct due to
wrongful drug use. You waived your rights to consult counsel,
submit a statement, or have your case heard by an administrative
discharge board (ADB). Your case was forwarded to the separation
authority recommending that you receive an other than honorable
(OTH) discharge by reason of misconduct. The separation
authority concurred and you received an OTH discharge on
18 August 1987.
The Board, in its review of your entire record and application,
carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors, such as
your record of service, post service accomplishments, character
letter, and desire to change your discharge. Nevertheless, the
Board concluded these factors were not sufficient to warrant
changing your characterization of service given your NJP for
wrongful drug use. 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 within one year from the date of the Board’s decision.
New evidence is evidence not previously considered by the Board
prior to making its decision in your case. 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.
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