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NAVY | DRB | 2003_Navy | ND03-01319
Original file (ND03-01319.rtf) Auto-classification: Denied


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

ex-SR, USN
Docket No. ND03-01319

Applicant’s Request
The application for discharge review was received on 20030805. The Applicant requests the characterization of service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable. The Applicant requests a personal appearance hearing review before a traveling panel closest to Cincinnati, OH. 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, and also advised that the Naval Discharge Review Board (NDRB) does not travel. All hearings are held in the Washington, D.C. area.

Decision

A documentary discharge review was conducted in Washington, D.C. on 20040818. After a thorough review of the available 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: UNDER OTHER THAN HONORABLE CONDITIONS/MISCONDUCT, authority: NAVMILPERSMAN, Article 1910-146, formerly Article 3630620.

PART I - APPLICANT’S ISSUES AND DOCUMENTATION

Issues, as stated

Applicant’s issues, as stated on the application:

1. “I am asking for my discharge to be up graded, I would like to return to active duty. I have went through treatment for the mistake I made. Please see attached information. I would like a second chance to serve my country.”

 Documentation
In addition to the service record (there was no discharge package available), the following additional documentation, submitted by the Applicant, was considered:
Criminal Information Release Form
Criminal Information Record
Letter from Applicant dated June 15, 2003
Character Reference Letter dated June 1, 2003
Reference Letter from County Commissioner M_ A. F_ dated January 17, 2002
Reference Letter from Commanding Officer W. D. V_, JR, USS SHREVEPORT (LPD-12) dated December 21, 2001
Reference Letter from First Division Officer S. D. A_, USS SHREVEPORT (LPD-12) dated December 21, 2001
Applicant’ s DD Form 214
Copy of Certificate of Completion of Residential Treatment

PART II - SUMMARY OF SERVICE

 Prior Service (component, dates of service, type of discharge):
         Inactive: USNR (DEP)     000620 - 000704  COG
         Active: USN                        None

 Period of Service Under Review :
Date of Enlistment: 000705               Date of Discharge: 020110

 Length of Service (years, months, days):

         Active: 01 06 06         (Does not include lost time)
         Inactive: None

 Age at Entry: 18                          Years Contracted: 4

Education Level: 12                        AFQT: 37

 Highest Rate: SA

 Final Enlisted Performance Evaluation Averages (number of marks):

 Performance: 3.50 (2)    Behavior: 1.50 (2)                OTA: 3.08

 Military Decorations: None

 Unit/Campaign/Service Awards: None

 Days of Unauthorized Absence: 43

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

UNDER OTHER THAN HONORABLE CONDITIONS/MISCONDUCT, authority: NAVMILPERSMAN, Article 1910-146, formerly 3630620.

 Chronological Listing of Significant Service Events :

001030:  UA from USS SHREVEPORT (LPD-12) 0630, 001030.

001031:  Missed sailing of vessel from Norfolk, VA.

001117:  Missed sailing of vessel from Naval Weapon Station, Yorktown.

001120:  Surrendered onboard USS SHREVEPORT (LPD-12) 1415, 001120 (22 days/S).

010126:  UA from USS SHREVEPORT (LPD-12) 0500, 010126.

010131:  Missed sailing of vessel from Norfolk, VA.

010206:  Surrendered onboard TPU Norfolk, VA 1148, 010206 (10 days/S).

010208:  UA from USS SHREVEPORT (LPD-12) 0630, 010208.

010221:  Missed sailing of vessel from Norfolk, VA.

010225:  Surrendered onboard USS SHREVEPORT (LPD-12) 1252, 010225 (17 days/S).

010514:  UA from USS SHREVEPORT (LPD-12) 0700, 010514.

010518:  Surrendered onboard USS SHREVEPORT (LPD-12) 0630, 010518 (4 days/S).

010601:  NJP for violation of UCMJ, Article 86: Unauthorized absence, violation of UCMJ, Article 92: Failure to obey order or regulation, violation of UCMJ, Article 134: Disorderly conduct, drunkenness.
Award: Forfeiture of $521.00 pay per month for 1 month, restriction and extra duty for 45 days. No indication of appeal in the record.
010707:  NJP for violation of UCMJ, Article 112a: Wrongful use of a controlled substance.
         Award: Forfeiture of $521.00 pay per month for 2 months, restriction and extra duty for 45 days, reduction to E-1. No indication of appeal in the record.
020110:  Applicant discharged under other than honorable conditions by reason of misconduct due to drug abuse per MILPERSMAN 1910-146.

PART III – RATIONALE FOR DECISION AND PERTINENT REGULATION/LAW

Discussion

The Applicant was discharged on 20020110 under other than honorable conditions for misconduct due to drug abuse (A). In the absence of a discharge package, the Board presumed regularity in the conduct of governmental affairs (B) and, after a thorough review of the available records, supporting documents, facts, and circumstances unique to this case, found that the discharge was proper and equitable (C and D).

 Issue 1. There is credible evidence in the record that the Applicant used illegal drugs. Mandatory processing for separation is required for sailors who abuse illegal drugs. Separation under these conditions generally results in characterization of service under other than honorable conditions. The evidence of record does not demonstrate that the Applicant was not responsible for his conduct or that he should not be held accountable for his actions. Relief denied.

The Applicant’s discharge characterization accurately reflects his service to his country. Normally, to permit relief, an error or inequity must have existed during the period of enlistment in question. No such error or inequity occurred during the Applicant’s enlistment. Additionally, 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 the service. However, the NDRB is authorized to consider outstanding post-service factors in the recharacterization of a discharge, 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. Verifiable proof of any post-service accomplishments must be provided in order for the Applicant to claim post-service conduct and behavior as a reason to upgrade a less than Honorable discharge. Evidence of continuing educational pursuits, employment record, documentation of community service, certification of non-involvement with civil authorities and credible evidence of a substance free lifestyle, are examples of verifiable documentation that may be provided to receive consideration for relief, based on post-service conduct. The Applicant’s evidence of post-service conduct was found not to mitigate his misconduct sufficient to warrant an upgrade to his discharge. Relief not warranted.

The Applicant is reminded that he remains eligible for a personal appearance hearing, provided an application is received, at the NDRB, within 15 years from the date of his discharge. 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 33, effective 16 Jul 2001 until 21 Aug 2002, Article 1910-146 (formerly 3630620), Separation by Reason of Misconduct - Drug Abuse.

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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