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NAVY | DRB | 1999_Navy | ND99-00808
Original file (ND99-00808.rtf) Auto-classification: Denied


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

ex-HTFN, USNR
Docket No. ND99-00808

Applicant’s Request
The application for discharge review, received 990525, 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 000214. 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 of Misconduct, 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
Statement from applicant

PART II - SUMMARY OF SERVICE

 Prior Service (component, dates of service, type of discharge):
         Active: None
         Inactive: USNR (DEP)     910918 - 920817  COG

 Period of Service Under Review :
Date of Enlistment: 920818               Date of Discharge: 960329

 Length of Service (years, months, days):

         Active: 03 07 12
         Inactive: None

 Age at Entry: 24                          Years Contracted: 8

 Education Level: 12                        AFQT: 35/37

 Highest Rate: HT3

 Final Enlisted Performance Evaluation Averages (number of marks):

 Performance: 4.00 (3)    Behavior: 4.00 (3)                OTA: 4.00
Military Decorations: None

 Unit/Campaign/Service Awards: BER, NRSSR, NDSM, SSDR

 Days of Unauthorized Absence: 9

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

UNDER OTHER THAN HONORABLE CONDITIONS/Misconduct – Pattern of misconduct, authority: NAVMILPERSMAN, Article 3630600.

 Chronological Listing of Significant Service Events :

950913:  NJP for violation of UCMJ, Article 86: Unauthorized absence on 14Aug95, violation of UCMJ Article 87: Missing movement.
         Award: Forfeiture of $545.70 per month for 1 month, restriction and extra duty for 20 days, reduction to E-X. No indication of appeal in the record.
951103:  NJP for violation of UCMJ, Article 86: Absence from unit, organization, or place of duty, for a period of 7 days.
         Award: Restriction and extra duty for 30 days, reduction to HTFN. Reduction suspended for 6 months. No indication of appeal in the record.
951103:  Retention Warning from USS CLARK (FFG-11): Advised of deficiency (Absent from unit, organization, or place of duty.), notified of corrective actions and assistance available, advised of consequences of further deficiencies, and issued discharge warning.
        
960122:  Vacated suspended reduction to HTFN awarded at NJP dated 95Nov03 due to continued misconduct.
960122:  NJP for violation of UCMJ, Article 86: Absence from unit. Organization, or place of duty, for a period of 2 days.
         Award: Restriction and extra duty for 10 days. No indication of appeal in the record.
960202:  USS CLARK (FFG 11) notified applicant of intended recommendation for discharge under other than honorable conditions by reason of misconduct due to a pattern of misconduct as evidenced by all punishments under the UCMJ in your current enlistment.
960202:          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.
960222:  Commanding officer recommended discharge under honorable conditions (general) by reason of misconduct due to a pattern of misconduct.

960322:  BUPERS directed the applicant's discharge under other than honorable conditions by reason of misconduct due to a pattern of misconduct.

PART III – RATIONALE FOR DECISION AND PERTINENT REGULATION/LAW

Discussion

The applicant was discharged on 960329 under other than honorable conditions for misconduct due to a pattern of misconduct (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 the NDRB’s consideration. The Board reviewed the applicant’s discharge and found it proper and equitable.



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 – 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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