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NAVY | DRB | 2000_Navy | ND00-00959
Original file (ND00-00959.rtf) Auto-classification: Denied


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


ex-AA, USNR
Docket No. ND00-00959

Applicant’s Request
The application for discharge review, received 000807, 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 010215. 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, authority: NAVMILPERSMAN, Article 3630600.

PART I - APPLICANT’S ISSUES AND DOCUMENTATION


Issues (verbatim)

 1. My military records contains very important psychological evaluations from Bremerton Naval Hosp.
Documentation
In addition to the service record, the following additional documentation, submitted by the applicant, was considered:
Letter from Applicant
Copies of DD Form 214 (2)
 Copies of Medical Documents (7pgs)

PART II - SUMMARY OF SERVICE

 Prior Service (component, dates of service, type of discharge):
         Active: USN                        None
          Inactive: USNR (DEP)     None
Period of Service Under Review :
Date of Enlistment: 910731               Date of Discharge: 940128

 Length of Service (years, months, days):
         Active: 01 10 11
          Inactive: 00 08 00
Age at Entry: 18                          Years Contracted: 8
Education Level: 09                        AFQT: 67

 Highest Rate: AN
Final Enlisted Performance Evaluation Averages (number of marks):

 Performance: 2.80 (2)    Behavior: 3.30 (3)                OTA: 2.90
Military Decorations: None

 Unit/Campaign/Service Awards: NDSM, SASMwb*, SSDR

Days of Unauthorized Absence: 2

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

UNDER OTHER THAN HONORABLE CONDITIONS/MISCONDUCT, authority: NAVMILPERSMAN, Article 3630600.

 Chronological Listing of Significant Service Events :

920316:  Ordered to active duty for 24 months under the Seaman Apprenticeship Training program.

930223:  NJP for violation of UCMJ, Article 89: Disrespect toward a Superior Commissioned Officer by saying "yea" in a disrespectful manner and saying "do you think I'm supposed to just come when you call? Do you think I'm you're boy? Do you think I'm you're nigger," or words to that effect.
         Award: Forfeiture of $100.00 per month for 1 month, restriction and extra duty for 15 days. No indication of appeal in the record.
930223:  Retention Warning: Advised of deficiency (You were disrespectful toward a Superior Commissioned Officer by saying "yea" several times in a disrespectful manner and you were disrespectful to another Officer in the passage way by saying "do you think I'm supposed to just come when you call? Do you think I 'm you're boy? Do you think I'm you're nigger?" or words to that effect), notified of corrective actions and assistance available, advised of consequences of further deficiencies, and issued discharge warning.
        
931005:  NJP for violation of UCMJ, Article 86: UA from 0815, 930919 t 0715, 930921 [2days/S], violation of UCMJ Article 134: Drunk and disorderly on 930914, violation of UCMJ Article 134: Wrongfully communicated a threat to a PSNS Police Officer on 930914.
         Award: Forfeiture of $456.00 per month for 2 months, restriction and extra duty for 45 days, reduction to E-2. No indication of appeal in the record.
931220:  Applicant notified of intended recommendation for discharge under other than honorable conditions by reason of misconduct due to the commission of a serious offense.
940104:          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.
940112:  Commanding officer recommended discharge under other than honorable conditions by reason of misconduct due to the commission of a serious offense.

940124:  BUPERS directed the applicant's discharge under other than honorable conditions by reason of misconduct due to the commission of a serious offense.

PART III – RATIONALE FOR DECISION AND PERTINENT
REGULATION/LAW

Discussion

The applicant was discharged on 940128, in absentia under other than honorable conditions for misconduct due to commission of a serious offense (A and B). The Board presumed regularity in the conduct of governmental affairs (C). 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 (D and E).
In response to the applicant’s issue, the Board determined that a medical diagnosis on active duty or during post-service, and whether proper or improper, is not an issue upon which this Board can grant relief. When reviewing a discharge, the Board does consider the extent to which a medical problem, diagnosed or undiagnosed while on active duty, might effect an applicant's performance and ability to conform to the military's standards of conduct and discipline. The Board does not consider the circumstances surrounding the applicant's diagnosis or any medical treatment given to the applicant to be of sufficient nature to exculpate the applicant from his misconduct of record. In fact, the Board has seen no connection between the applicant's medical condition and his misconduct which began before his medical condition was diagnosed. Relief is not warranted.
The following is provided for the applicant’s edification. there is no law or regulation that provides for the upgrade of an unfavorable discharge based solely on the passage of time or good conduct in the civilian life subsequent to leaving the Service. However, the Board is authorized to consider post-service factors in the recharacterization of a discharge (E). Those factors include, but are not limited to, the following: evidence of continuing educational pursuits (transcripts, diplomas, degrees, vocational-technical certificates), a verifiable employment record (Letter of Recommendation from boss), documentation of community service (letter from the activity/community group), certification of non-involvement with civil authorities (police records check) and proof of his not using drugs (detoxification certificate, AA meeting attendance or letter documenting participation in the program) in order for consideration for clemency based on post-service conduct. At this time, the applicant has not provided any documentation of good character and conduct. Therefore no relief will be granted. The applicant is encouraged to continue with his pursuits and is reminded that he is eligible for a personal appearance hearing provided the application is received within 15-years from the date of discharge.





Pertinent Regulation/Law (at time of discharge)
A. Naval Military Personnel Manual, (NAVPERS 15560C), Change 5, effective
05 Mar 93 until 21 Jul 94, Article 3630600, SEPARATION OF ENLISTED PERSONNEL BY REASON OF MISCONDUCT – COMMISSION OF A SERIOUS OFFENSE.
B. Under the Manual for Courts-Martial, a punitive discharge is authorized for violation of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, Article 134, for wrongfully communicating a threat, if adjudged at a Special or General Court-Martial.
C. 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.

D. 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.

E. 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 view DoD Directive 1332.28 and other Decisional Documents by going online at " afls14.jag.af.mil ".

 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
                  720 Kennon Street SE Rm 309
                  Washington Navy Yard DC 20374-5023      


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