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NAVY | DRB | 1999_Navy | ND99-00509
Original file (ND99-00509.rtf) Auto-classification: Denied


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

ex-HA, USN
Docket No. ND99-00509

Applicant’s Request
The application for discharge review, received 990301, 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 any representative on the DD Form 293.

Decision

A documentary discharge review was conducted in Washington, D.C. on 000104. 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

 1. I D_____ L. C_______ wish to have my discharge upgraded. Due to the fact of serving time in Desert Storm from August to May. After returning was sentence to serve time in the brig for ninety days. After completing 90 days was offered to complete a program and return to active duty. At that time I denied the program at opped to be discharged. I am a sound citizen and I have been married for eight years with two beautiful children. Please consider the upgrade. I thank you for your time.

 Documentation
In addition to the service record, the following additional documentation, submitted by the applicant, was considered:
None.

PART II - SUMMARY OF SERVICE

 Prior Service (component, dates of service, type of discharge):
         Active: USN                        None
         Inactive: USNR (DEP)     880616 - 890613  COG

 Period of Service Under Review :
Date of Enlistment: 890614               Date of Discharge: 920504

 Length of Service (years, months, days):

         Active: 02 05 14
         Inactive: None

 Age at Entry: 18                          Years Contracted: 4

Education Level: 12                        AFQT: 43

 Highest Rate: HA

 Final Enlisted Performance Evaluation Averages (number of marks):

 Performance: NOB                  Behavior: NOB             OTA : NOB

 Military Decorations: None

 Unit/Campaign/Service Awards: NDSM

Days of Unauthorized Absence: 84

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 :

901019:  NJP for violation of UCMJ, Article 134: Fraudulent use of a credit card; violation of UCMJ Article 121: (Theft), larceny.
         Award: Forfeiture of 7 days pay, extra duty for 14 days, (Suspended all punishment and fines for 6 months). No indication of appeal in the record.

910821:  Report of Declaration of Deserter (NAVPERS 1600-3). Applicant declared a deserter on 910821 having been an unauthorized absentee since 0730, 910722 from NAVHOSP SAN DIEGO CA.

911016:  Report of Return of Deserter. Applicant surrendered to military authorities on 1055, 911016 at NAVHOSP SAN DIEGO, CA. Returned to military control 911016, 1055. Retained onboard for disciplinary action.
920220:  SPCM for violation of UCMJ, Article 86: UA from 910722 to 911016, violation of UCMJ Article 121: (2 Specifications), Larceny and wrongful appropriation of a combined value of about $58.00 on or about 900602 to on or about 900609, violation of UCMJ Article 134: (2 Specifications), Wrongfully and unlawfully obtain telephone calls by charging them to a US Sprint calling card from on or about 900405 through on or about 900601.
         Sent: Confinement for 90 days, forfeiture of $100 per month for 6 months.
         CA (920312) Sentence approved and will be executed.
920504:  Released from confinement and restored to full duty.

PART III – RATIONALE FOR DECISION AND PERTINENT REGULATION/LAW

Discussion

The applicant was discharged on 920504 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).

The applicant introduced no decisional issues for consideration by the Board.

 The following is provided for the applicant’s edification. 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. Representation at personal appearance hearing is highly recommended.



Pertinent Regulation/Law (at time of discharge)

 A. Naval Military Personnel Manual, (NAVPERS 15560C), effective 15 Aug 91 until
04 Mar 93, Article 3630600, SEPARATION OF ENLISTED PERSONNEL BY REASON OF MISCONDUCT – COMMISSION OF A SERIOUS OFFENSE.

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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