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NAVY | DRB | 1999_Navy | ND99-00340
Original file (ND99-00340.rtf) Auto-classification: Denied


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

ex-EN3, USN
Docket No. ND99-00340

Applicant’s Request
The application for discharge review, received 990111, requested that the characterization of service on the discharge be changed to general/under honorable conditions. The applicant requested a documentary record discharge review. The applicant did not list a representative on the DD Form 293.

Decision

A documentary discharge review was conducted in Washington, D.C. on 990920. 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 – commission of a serious offense, authority: NAVMILPERSMAN, Article 3630600.





PART I - APPLICANT’S ISSUES AND DOCUMENTATION

Issues

 I feel that my discharge should be upgraded because I have received a clemency from the State of Florida, and I have been a law abiding citizen since my release from prison.

I have heard about other military personnel that committed the same offense as myself, but was not discharged, only reduced in rate.

Documentation
In addition to the service record, the following additional documentation, submitted by the applicant, was considered:
 Certificate of Restoration of Civil Rights from Office of Executive Clemency, Tallahassee, FL dtd 18 Jun 97 and cover letter dtd 24 Jun 97.
 Copy of DD Form 214.

PART II - SUMMARY OF SERVICE

 Prior Service (component, dates of service, type of discharge):
         Active: USN                        810223- 850307   HON
         Inactive: USNR (DEP)     801230 - 850222  COG

 Period of Service Under Review :
Date of Enlistment: 850308               o f Discharge: 860212

 Length of Service (years, months, days):

         Active: 01 11 04
         Inactive: None

 Age at Entry: 23        Years Contracted: 3


 Education Level: 12                        AFQT: 18

 Highest Rate: EN3

 Final Enlisted Performance Evaluation Averages (number of marks):

 Performance: 3.60 (1)    Behavior: 3.60 (1)                OTA : 3.60

 Military Decorations: None

 Unit/Campaign/Service Awards: BE(2)

 Days of Unauthorized Absence: 191

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

UNDER OTHER THAN HONORABLE CONDITIONS/Misconduct – commission of a serious offense, authority: NAVMILPERSMAN, Article 3630600.

 Chronological Listing of Significant Service Events :

850804:  Applicant apprehended by civilian authorities on charge of Sexual Battery.

850805:          Applicant UA from NAS Key West, FL at 0800, 850805.

851203:          Applicant tried and found guilty on 851203 in Monroe County Court,FL. Sentenced to 10 years in Rayford State Prison.

860212:  Applicant discharged in absentia under authorization COMNAVMILPERSCOM dtg 081936Z Feb 86.
PART III – RATIONALE FOR DECISION AND PERTINENT REGULATION/LAW

Discussion

The applicant was discharged on 860212 under other than honorable conditions for misconduct due to commission of a serious offense (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).

Although granted clemency by the state of Florida, NDRB is under no obligation to change the type of discharge. The NDRB is authorized to consider post-service factors in the recharacterization of a discharge. The applicant must be aware that there is no law or regulation which provides that an unfavorable discharge may be upgraded based solely on the passage of time, or good conduct in the civilian life subsequent to leaving the service. Normally, to permit relief, an error or injustice must have been found to have existed during the period of enlistment in question. Outstanding post-service conduct, to the extent that such matters provide a basis for a more thorough understanding of the applicant’s performance and conduct during the period of service under review, may be considered by the NDRB. The applicant is reminded that he is eligible for a personal appearance hearing provided the application is received within 15 years from the date of discharge.

The applicants second issue bears no relevance with the NDRB. Relief based on “other military personnel committing the same offense and not getting discharged” is not warranted.

 Pertinent Regulation/Law (at time of discharge)

 A. 16 Dec 85 until 05 Oct 86), Article 3630600, SEPARATION OF ENLISTED MEMBERS BY REASON OF MISCONDUCT – COMMISSION OF A SERIOUS OFFENSE A. Naval Military Personnel Manual, (NAVPERS 15560, Change 10/85, effective
.

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 Street SE Rm 309
                  Washington, D.C. 20374-5023     

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