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NAVY | DRB | 2001_Navy | ND01-00916
Original file (ND01-00916.rtf) Auto-classification: Denied


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

ex-AN, USNR
Docket No. ND01-00916

Applicant’s Request
The application for discharge review, received 010705, requested that the reason for the discharge be changed. The applicant requested a documentary record discharge review. The applicant did not designate a representative on the DD Form 293.

Decision

A documentary discharge review was conducted in Washington, D.C. on 020130. After a thorough review of the records, supporting documents, facts, and circumstances unique to this case, the NDRB discerned no impropriety or inequity in the discharge. The Board’s vote was unanimous that the reason for discharge shall not change. The discharge shall remain: HONORABLE/ PERSONALITY DISORDER, authority: NAVMILPERSMAN, Article 3620225.

PART I - APPLICANT’S ISSUES AND DOCUMENTATION

Issues (verbatim)

 1. I think #28 of DD 214 was not fare to my character, I would like to see that comment change. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Very Respectfully yours (Applicant)

 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: None
         Inactive: None

 Period of Service Under Review :
Date of Enlistment: 950330               Date of Discharge: 970812

 Length of Service (years, months, days):

         Active: 01 09 27
         Inactive: None

 Age at Entry: 31                          Years Contracted: 8

 Education Level: 13                        AFQT: 38

 Highest Rate: AN

 Final Enlisted Performance Evaluation Averages (number of marks):

 Performance: NMF*                 Behavior: NMF    OTA: NMF

 Military Decorations: None

 Unit/Campaign/Service Awards: NDSM

 Days of Unauthorized Absence: None

*Not Marks Found

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

HONORABLE/PERSONALITY DISORDER, authority: NAVMILPERSMAN, Article 3620225.

 Chronological Listing of Significant Service Events :

951016:  Commenced 36 months of active duty under the Airman Apprenticeship Training Program.
970718:  Mental Health Unit, Branch Medical Clinic, NAS North Island, San Diego, CA: Based on clinical interview, pt's self report & behavioral observation and psychological testing results the following diagnoses and recommendation:
 Diagnoses: AXIS I - Adjustment Disorder with Depressed and Anxious Mood; AXIS II - Personality Disorder NOS with Avoidance & Compulsive Personality Features; AXIS III - As per medical records.
Recommendation: Pt is not mentally ill but manifests a longstanding disorder of character & behavior which renders her incapable of serving adequately in the USN. Although not currently suicidal or homicidal, she is judged to represent a continuing danger to self/others if retained in the USN. Consequently, she is strongly recommend for an Expeditious Administration Separations. Pt and command have been advised of the recommendation. Pt may return for counseling.

970804:  Applicant notified of intended recommendation for discharge with the least favorable characterization of service as General (under honorable conditions) by reason of convenience of the government on the basis of a diagnosed personality disorder as evidenced by Psychological Evaluation from LT S. J. S_, MSC, USNR, Staff Psychologist, Mental Health Unit, Branch Medical Clinic, Naval Air Station, North Island.

970804:  Applicant advised of her rights and elected to waive all rights.
970804:  CO, Sea Control Squadron 41, San Diego, CA advised BUPERS that applicant recommended for discharge with an by reason of convenience of the government on the basis of a personality disorder as evidenced by Psychological Evaluation from LT S. J. S_, MSC, USNR, Staff Psychologist, Mental Health Unit, Branch Medical Clinic, Naval Air Station, North Island.

PART III – RATIONALE FOR DECISION AND PERTINENT REGULATION/LAW

Discussion

The applicant was discharged on 970812 with an honorable for convenience of the government on the basis of a diagnosed personality disorder of such severity as to render the applicant incapable of serving adequately in the naval service. (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 requested the reason for discharge be changed and stated: “I think #28 of DD 214 was not fare to my character, I would like to see that comment change. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.” The NDRB carefully reviewed the applicant’s service record and found the reason for discharge was based on a properly diagnosed personality disorder. The Board found no impropriety or inequity in the discharge. To change the reason would be inappropriate. Relief is not warranted.

Pertinent Regulation/Law (at time of discharge)

 A. Naval Military Personnel Manual, (NAVPERS 15560C), Change 14, effective
03 Oct 1996 until 11 Dec 97, Article 3620225, SEPARATION OF ENLISTED PERSONNEL BY REASON OF CONVENIENCE OF THE GOVERNMENT - PERSONALITY DISORDER.

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 view DoD Directive 1332.28 and other Decisional Documents by going online at “ afls10.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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