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NAVY | DRB | 2003_Navy | ND03-00968
Original file (ND03-00968.rtf) Auto-classification: Denied


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

ex-PRAA, USN
Docket No. ND03-00968

Applicant’s Request
The application for discharge review was received on 20030512. The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable. The Applicant requests a personal appearance hearing discharge review before the Board in the Washington National Capital Region. The Applicant did not list any representative on the DD Form 293. In the acknowledgement letter, the Applicant was informed that the Naval Discharge Review Board (NDRB) first conducts a documentary review prior to any personal appearance hearing.

Decision

A documentary discharge review was conducted in Washington, D.C. on 20040401. After a thorough review of the records, supporting documents, facts, and circumstances unique to this case, no impropriety or inequity in the characterization of the Applicant’s service was discovered by the NDRB. The Board’s vote was unanimous that the character of the discharge shall not change. The discharge shall remain: UNCHARACTERIZED/ ENTRY LEVEL PERFORMANCE AND CONDUCT, authority: MILPERSMAN, Article 1910-154 (formerly 3630200).

PART I - APPLICANT’S ISSUES AND DOCUMENTATION

Issues, as stated

 Applicant’s issues, as stated on the application:

1. “The discharge I receive was given due to my lack of knowledge about re-entry process. At the time I was unsatisfied with my job and training for the Navy. I was informed at that time, that by taking the discharge code that I was given, I could re-enlist if I was to change my mind.
Upon returning home and talking with recruiters again I found out that my discharge code made me ineligible not only for the Navy but all branches of the Department of Defense. I send this to you today to re-evaluate my case and upgrade my re-entry code so I can become eligible again to serve our great nation.”
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):
         Inactive: USNR (DEP)     000828 - 010604  COG
         Active: USN                        None

 Period of Service Under Review :
Date of Enlistment: 010605               Date of Discharge: 011224

 Length of Service (years, months, days):

         Active: 00 06 20
         Inactive: None

 Age at Entry: 17                          Years Contracted: 4

Education Level: 12                        AFQT: 66

 Highest Rate: PRAA

 Final Enlisted Performance Evaluation Averages (number of marks):

 Performance: NOB                  Behavior: NOB             OTA: NOB

 Military Decorations: None

 Unit/Campaign/Service Awards: None

 Days of Unauthorized Absence: None

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

UNCHARACTERIZED/ENTRY LEVEL PERFORMANCE AND CONDUCT; authority: MILPERSMAN, Article 1910-154 (formerly 3630200).

 Chronological Listing of Significant Service Events :

011201:  Retention Warning: Applicant advised of deficiency in conduct evidenced by incapability, lack of reasonable effort, and failure to adapt to the naval environment. Corrective actions identified. Sources of assistance included. Advised: further deficiencies may result in disciplinary action and administrative separation. All deficiencies during current enlistment will be considered. Subsequent violations of the UCMJ or conduct resulting in civilian conviction could result in separation under other than honorable conditions. Receipt acknowledged.

011213:  Applicant notified of intended recommendation for discharge by reason of entry level performance and conduct. Advised least favorable characterization of service would be entry level separation.

011213:  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.

011214:  Commanding Officer, Naval Special Warfare Center authorized the Applicant's be discharged with an uncharacterized discharge by reason of entry level performance and conduct.
020128:  Commanding Officer recommended an uncharacterized discharge by reason of entry level performance and conduct. Commanding Officer’s comments (verbatim): I issued a Page 13 on 011211, based on PRAA C__’s statement of 011210, and input from his performance from his chain of command on his performance. Due to PRAA C___’s inability to adapt to the naval environment, he was discharged with an Entry Level Separation on 011224.

PART III – RATIONALE FOR DECISION AND PERTINENT REGULATION/LAW

Discussion

The Applicant was discharged on 20011224 with an uncharacterized service by reason of entry level performance and conduct (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).

 Issue 1. The NDRB has no jurisdiction over reenlistment, reentry, or reinstatement into the Navy. Neither a less than fully honorable discharge nor an unfavorable "RE" code is, in itself, a bar to reenlistment. A request for a waiver is normally done only during the processing of a formal application for enlistment through a recruiter.

By regulation, members discharged within the first 180 days of enlistment are given characterization of service "Uncharacterized" unless there were unusual circumstances regarding performance or conduct, which would merit an "honorable" characterization. Applicant's service record did not contain any unusual circumstances during his six months in the military to warrant a change of discharge to "honorable."

The following is provided for the edification of the applicant. 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 civilian life subsequent to leaving naval service. The NDRB is authorized, however, to consider post-service factors in the recharacterization of a discharge to the extent such matters provide a basis for a more thorough understanding of the applicant’s performance and conduct during the period of service under review. Examples of documentation that should be provided to the Board include proof of educational pursuits, verifiable employment records, documentation of community service, and certification of non-involvement with civil authorities.

The Applicant remains eligible for a personal appearance hearing, provided an application is received, at the NDRB, within 15 years from the date of discharge. The Applicant can provide documentation to support any claims of post-service accomplishments or any other evidence related to his discharge at that time. Representation at a personal appearance hearing is recommended but not required.

Pertinent Regulation/Law (at time of discharge)

 A. The Naval Military Personnel Manual, (NAVPERS 15560C), Change 31, effective 25 Jan 01 until 21 Aug 02, Article 1910-154 (Previously 3630200), Separation By Reason Of Entry Level Performance And Conduct.

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 " 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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