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NAVY | DRB | 2006_Navy | ND0600640
Original file (ND0600640.rtf) Auto-classification: Denied


DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
NAVAL DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD (NDRB)
 DISCHARGE REVIEW
DECISIONAL DOCUMENT
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

ex-ABEAA, USN
Docket No. ND06-00640

Applicant ’s Request
The application for discharge review was received on 20060410 . The Applicant requests the Discharge Characterization of Service received at the time of discharge be changed to honorable . The Applicant requests 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 20070125 . 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 General (Under Honorable Conditions) by reason of misconduct due to a pattern of misconduct .




PART I - ISSUES AND DOCUMENTATION

Decisional Issues
         Equity: Isolated incident

         Equity: Post service
Documentation
In addition to the service record, the following additional documentation, submitted by the Applicant , was considered:
Applicant ’s DD Form 214
 Applicant ’s transcript from Texas Southern University (3 pages)

PART II - SUMMARY OF SERVICE

 Prior Service (component, dates of service, type of discharge):
         Inactive: USNR (DEP)     19920122 - 19920804       COG
          Active: USN      19920805 - 19960530       HON
Period of Service Under Review :
Date of Enlistment: 19960531              Date of Discharge: 19980918

Length of Service (years, months, days):

          Active: 0 2 0 3 18
         Inactive: None

 Time Lost During This Period (days):
         Unauthorized absence: 2 days
         Confinement:              None

Age at Entry: 21

Years Contracted: 6

Education Level: 12                                 AFQT: 44

Highest Rate: ABE 3

Final Enlisted Performance Evaluation Averages (number of marks):

 Performance: NA*                            Behavior: NA*              OTA: NA*
Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized, (as listed on the DD Form 214): Good Conduct Medal; Battle “E” Ribbon; Sea SVC Deployment Ribbon (2); Nat’l Defense SVC Medal; South West Asia SVC Medal; Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal; Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait) .

* Not Available


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

GENERAL (UNDER HONORABLE CONDITIONS)/PATTERN OF MISCONDUCT, authority: MILPERSMAN, Article 1910-140 (formerly 3630600).
Chronological Listing of Significant Service Events :

960531 :  Reenlisted this date for a term of 6 years.
970725:  NJP for violation of UCMJ, Article 134: Drunk and disorderly on 970722.
         Award: Forfeiture of $ 200. 00 per month for 1 month, restriction and extra duty for 1 0 days, reduction to E- 3 . No indication of appeal in the record.
980804 :  NJP for violation of UCMJ, Article 92: Violation of an order.
         Violation of UCMJ, Article 86 (2 specs): Absence without leave.
         Award: Forfeiture of ½ pay for 2 month s (suspended for 6 months) , restriction and extra duty for 45 days, reduction to E- 2 . No indication of appeal in the record.
980804 :  Applicant notified of intended recommendation for discharge with the least favorable characterization of service as general (under honorable conditions) by reason of misconduct due to a pattern of misconduct.

980804 :  Applicant advised of rights and having elected not to consult with counsel, elected to waive all rights except the right to obtain copies of the documents used to support the basis for the separation.

980914 :  Commanding Officer, Naval Air Station, Corpus Christi , directed discharge with a general (under honorable conditions by reason of misconduct due to a pattern of misconduct.

Service Record was missing elements of the Summary of Service.

PART III – RATIONALE FOR DECISION AND PERTINENT REGULATION/LAW

Discussion
The Applicant was discharged on 19980918 by reason of misconduct due to a pattern of misconduct (A ) with a service characterization of general (under honorable conditions). 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 ( B and C ). The Board presumed regularity in the conduct of governmental affairs ( D ).

Equity – Isolated incident: When a member’s service has been honest and faithful, it is appropriate to characterize that service under honorable conditions. Characterization of service of general (under honorable conditions) is warranted when significant negative aspects of a member's conduct or performance of duty outweigh the positive aspects of the member's military record. There is irrefutable evidence that the Applicant’s conduct during his time in service was not honorable. Indeed, the Applicant’s records contain:
•         Nonjudicial punishment proceedings on 19970725 for violation of UCMJ Article 134 Drunk and disorderly; and
•         Nonjudicial punishment proceedings on 19980804 for violation of UCMJ Article 86 Unauthorized absence (2 specifications) and Article 92 Failure to obey order .
The Applicant’s conduct, which forms the primary basis for determining the character of his service, falls well below that required for an honorable characterization of service. Relief denied.

Equity – Post service: While 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 service, the Board is authorized 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. 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. The Applicant submitted college transcripts from Texas Southern University for consideration. The Applicant’s efforts need to be more encompassing to include verifiable employment records, documented community service, and certification of non-involvement with civil authorities. At this time, there is not sufficient documentation of post service character and conduct to mitigate the misconduct that resulted in the characterization of discharge. And so, no relief is granted on this basis.

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 post-service accomplishments or any other evidence related to the discharge at that time. Representation at a personal appearance hearing is recommended but not required.

Pertinent Regulation/Law (at time of discharge)

 A. Naval Military Personnel Manual, (NAVPERS 15560C), Change 18, effective
 12 Dec 1997 until 21 Aug 2002, Article 1910-140 (formerly 3630600), SEPARATION BY REASON OF MISCONDUCT - PATTERN OF MISCONDUCT.

B . Secretary of the Navy Instruction 5420.174D of 22 December 2004, Naval Discharge Review Board (NDRB) Procedures and Standards, Part V, Para 502, Propriety .
C . Secretary of the Navy Instruction 5420.174D of 22 December 2004, Naval Discharge Review Board (NDRB) Procedures and Standards, Part V, Para 503, Equity .
D . Secretary of the Navy Instruction 5420.174D of 22 December 2004, Naval Discharge Review Board (NDRB) Procedures and Standards, Part II, Para 211, Regularity of Government Affairs .

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 Instruction 1332.28, you may submit a complaint in accordance with Enclosure (5) of that Instruction . You should read Enclosure (5) of the Instruction 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 Instruction 1332.28 and other Decisional Documents by going online at “ http://Boards.law.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:

                  Secretary of the Navy Council of Review Boards
                   Attn: Naval Discharge Review Board
                   720 Kennon Street SE Rm 309
                  Washington Navy Yard DC 20374-5023


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