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NAVY | DRB | 1999_Navy | ND99-00194
Original file (ND99-00194.rtf) Auto-classification: Denied


DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
NAVAL DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD (NDRB)
 DISCHARGE REVIEW
DECISIONAL DOCUMENT

ex-MMFR, USN
Docket No. ND99-00194

Applicant’s Request
The application for discharge review, received 981118, requested that the characterization of service on the discharge be changed to honorable. The applicant requested a documentary record discharge review. The applicant did not list any representative on the DD Form 293.

Decision

A documentary discharge review was conducted in Washington, D.C. on 991004. After a thorough review of the records, supporting documents, facts, and circumstances unique to this case, NDRB discerned no impropriety or inequity in the characterization of the applicant’s service. The Board’s vote was unanimous that the character of the discharge shall not change. The discharge shall remain: UNDER OTHER THAN HONORABLE CONDITIONS/Misconduct – Pattern – frequent involvement of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities, authority: NAVMILPERSMAN, Article 3630600.






PART I - APPLICANT’S ISSUES AND DOCUMENTATION

Issues

 Prior to the documentary discharge review, the applicant introduced no issues as block 8 on the DD Form 293 is blank.
 Documentation
In addition to the service record, the following additional documentation, submitted by the applicant, was considered:
Copy of DD Form 214

PART II - SUMMARY OF SERVICE

 Prior Service (component, dates of service, type of discharge):
         Active: USN                        None
         Inactive: USNR (DEP)     810511 - 810525  COG

 Period of Service Under Review :
Date of Enlistment: 810526               Date of Discharge: 840521

 Length of Service (years, months, days):

         Active: 02 09 21
         Inactive: None

 Age at Entry: 21                          Years Contracted: 4

Education Level: 12                        AFQT: 40

 Highest Rate: MMFN

 Final Enlisted Performance Evaluation Averages (number of marks):

 Performance: 3.00 (4)    Behavior: 3.05 (4)                OTA: 3.20

 Military Decorations: None

 Unit/Campaign/Service Awards: SSDR, NEM

Days of Unauthorized Absence: 53

Character, Narrative Reason, and Authority of Discharge (at time of issuance):

UNDER OTHER THAN HONORABLE CONDITIONS/Misconduct – Pattern – frequent involvement of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities, authority: NAVMILPERSMAN, Article 3630600.

 Chronological Listing of Significant Service Events :

820917:  NJP for violation of UCMJ, Article 86: UA from 820817-820908 (21 days/S).
         Award: Forfeiture of $275 per month for 2 months and reduction in rate (suspended for 6 months), restriction and extra duty for 30 days. No indication of appeal in the record.

830808:  Retention Warning from USS NIMITZ (CVN-68): Advised of deficiency (alcohol abuse.), notified of corrective actions and assistance available, advised of consequences of further deficiencies, and issued discharge warning.

830816:  Substance Abuse Report indicates abuse alcohol, found not dependent, amenable and eligible, recommended Level I Treatment.

831002:  Retention Warning from USS NIMITZ (CVN-68): Advised of deficiency minor misconduct (tardiness, minor unauthorized absence, disrespect to superiors, and failure to obey lawful orders), notified of corrective actions and assistance available, advised of consequences of further deficiencies, and issued discharge warning.

831003:  NJP for violation of UCMJ, Article 86:UA from 830823-830824, 830828-880829, 830812-830816(4days/S), and 830913-831002(19days/S).
Award: Forfeiture of $200 per month for 2 months, restriction and extra duty for 35 days, reduction to E-2. No indication of appeal in the record.
831019:  NJP for violation of UCMJ, Article 86: UA from appointed place of duty, to wit: Restricted Men's Muster 7 times between 831003 through 831012.
         Award: Forfeiture of $50 per month for 2 months. No indication of appeal in the record.

831028:  NJP for violation of UCMJ, Article 86: UA from Restricted Men's Muster from 831014 to 831029 for a total of 11 times.
         Award: Forfeiture of $200 per month for 1 month, restriction and extra duty for 10 days. No indication of appeal in the record.

831215:  NJP for violation of UCMJ, Article 86: UA from 831118-831121(3days/S), 831201-831205(4days/S), 831207-831209(2days/S), 831212-831213(1day/S).
Award: Correctional Custody for 25 days, forfeiture of $150 per month for 2 months, reduction to E-1. No indication of appeal in the record.
840405:  NJP for violation of UCMJ, Article 86: UA from 0630-1340, 840302, 840303-840305(2days/S), and 840325-840327(2days/S).
Award: Forfeiture of $125 per month for 2 months, restriction and extra duty for 15 days. No indication of appeal in the record.
840430:  NJP for violation of UCMJ, Article 86: UA from 840406-840409(3days/S), 840410-840411(1day/S), UA 0630-1205, 840416, 840417-840418(1day/S), UA 0630-1355, 840424, and 840421-840422(1day/S).
Award: Forfeiture of $150 per month for 2 months, restriction and extra duty for 30 days. No indication of appeal in the record.
840501:  USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) notified applicant of intended recommendation for discharge under other than honorable conditions by reason of misconduct as evidenced by a pattern of misconduct – receiving three or more punishments under the UCMJ within the current enlistment, the lastest occurred while assigned to this command. {EXTRACTED FROM CO'S MESSAGE}.
840501:  Applicant advised of his rights and having elected not to consult with counsel certified under UCMJ Article 27B, elected to waive all rights except the right to obtain copies of the documents used to support the basis for the separation {EXTRACTED FROM CO'S MESSAGE}.
840507:  Commanding officer recommended discharge under other than honorable conditions by reason of misconduct as evidenced by a pattern of misconduct - receiving three or more punishments under the UCMJ within the current enlistment, the latest having occurred while assigned to this command.

840512:  CNMPC directed the applicant's discharge under other than honorable conditions by reason of misconduct - pattern – frequent involvement of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities.

PART III – RATIONALE FOR DECISION AND PERTINENT REGULATION/LAW

Discussion

The applicant was discharged on 840521 under other than honorable conditions for misconduct pattern frequent involvement of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities (A). The Board presumed regularity in the conduct of governmental affairs (B). After a thorough review of the records, supporting documents, facts, and circumstances unique to this case, the Board found that the discharge was proper and equitable (C and D).

The applicant introduced no issues for NDRB consideration.
 Pertinent Regulation/Law (at time of discharge)

 A. Navy Military Personnel Manual, (NAVPERS 15560, Change 4/84, effective
25 Apr 84 until 16 Sep 84), Article 3630600, SEPARATION OF ENLISTED MEMBERS BY REASON OF MISCONDUCT – A PATTERN OF MISCONDUCT.
B. Secretary of the Navy Instruction 5420.174C of 22 August 1984 (Manual for Discharge Review, 1984), enclosure (1), Chapter 2, AUTHORITY/POLICY FOR DEPARTMENTAL DISCHARGE REVIEW.

C. Secretary of the Navy Instruction 5420.174C of 22 August 1984 (Manual for Discharge Review, 1984), enclosure (1), Chapter 9, paragraph 9.2, PROPRIETY OF THE DISCHARGE.

D. Secretary of the Navy Instruction 5420.174C of 22 August 1984 (Manual for Discharge Review, 1984), enclosure (1), Chapter 9, paragraph 9.3, EQUITY OF THE DISCHARGE.

PART IV - INFORMATION FOR THE APPLICANT
If you believe that the decision in your case is unclear, not responsive to the issues you raised, or does not otherwise comport with the decisional document requirements of DoD Directive 1332.28, you may submit a complaint in accordance with Enclosure (5) of that Directive. You should read Enclosure (5) of the Directive before submitting such a complaint. The complaint procedure does not permit a challenge of the merits of the decision; it is designed solely to ensure that the decisional documents meet applicable requirements for clarity and responsiveness. You may obtain a copy of DoD Directive 1332.28 by writing to:
                  DA Military Review Boards Agency
                  Management Information and Support Directorate
                  Armed Forces Reading Room
                  Washington, D.C. 20310-1809

The names, and votes of the members of the Board are recorded on the original of this document and may be obtained from the service records by writing to:

                  Naval Council of Personnel Boards
                  Attn: Naval Discharge Review Board
                  Washington Navy Yard
                  720 Kennon St SE Rm 309
                  Washington, D.C. 20374-5023     

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