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NAVY | DRB | 2006_Navy | ND0600703
Original file (ND0600703.rtf) Auto-classification: Denied


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

ex-ETSN, USN
Docket No. ND06-00703

Applicant’s Request
The application for discharge review was received on 20060502 . 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 20070208 . 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 Under Other Than Honorable Conditions by reason of misconduct due to drug abuse.




PART I - ISSUES AND DOCUMENTATION

Decisional Issues

Equity: Isolated incident
Documentation
In addition to the service record, the following additional documentation, submitted by the Applicant, was considered:
Ltr from Applicant, undated
 Applicant’s DD Form 214 (Member Copy 4 )
Evaluation Report Counseling Record, dtd 970422 to 9 8 0424

PART II - SUMMARY OF SERVICE

 Prior Service (component, dates of service, type of discharge):
         Inactive: USNR (DEP)     19931230 - 19940112       COG
         Active: None
Period of Service Under Review :
Date of Enlistment: 19940113              Date of Discharge: 19980423

Length of Service (years, months, days):

          Active: 0 4 0 3 11
         Inactive: None

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

Age at Entry: 18

Years Contracted: 4 ( 24 -month extension)

Education Level: 12                                 AFQT: 88

Highest Rate: ET 3

 Final Enlisted Performance Evaluation Averages (number of marks):

 Performance: 4.0 (1)*    Behavior: 1.0 (1)*                 OTA: 2.83 *

Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized, (as listed on the DD Form 214): National Defense Service Medal .

*Per Applicant’s supporting documents



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

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

Chronological Listing of Significant Service Events :

950524 :  NJP for violation of UCMJ, Article 121 : Wrongful appropriation .
Award: Forfeiture of $ 223.00 pay per month for 1 month, restriction and extra duty for 14 days, reduction to E- 2 . No indication of appeal in the record.
980316:  NJP for violation of UCMJ, Article 112a: Wrongfully use a controlled substance, marijuana.
         Award: Forfeiture of $591.00 pay per month for 2 months, reduction to E-3. No indication of appeal in the record.
980324 :  Drug and Alcohol Abuse Report: Based on random urinalysis, Applicant abus ed marijuana. Commanding Officer recommended processing for separation from service not via VA Hospital .

980423:  DD Form 214: Applicant discharged with characterization of Under Other Than Honorable Conditions by reason of misconduct due to drug abuse.

Service Record did not contain the Adm inistrative Discharge package.
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 19980423 by reason of misco nduct due to drug abuse (A ) with a service characterization of under other than 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: Applicable regulations require that a member’s characterization of service be based upon the member’s total performance of duty and conduct during the current enlistment. However, there are circumstances where conduct or performance of duty reflected by a single adverse incident may form the basis of characterization for a Sailor’s overall service. The incident need not result in formal punishment to be properly used to characterize a Sailor’s service. The Applicant’s records contain nonjudicial punishment proceedings on 19950524 for violation of UCMJ Article 121 (Wrongful appropriation) and 19980316 for a violation of UCMJ Article 112a (W rongful use of controlled substance – marijuana) . 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 Applicant was properly notified, processed and discharged under other than honorable conditions by reason of misconduct due to drug abuse. Based upon available records, nothing indicates that the Applicant’s discharge was in any way inconsistent with the standards of discipline in the U.S. Navy . Therefore, the Board concluded that the Applicant’s discharge was proper and equitable as issued. Relief denied.
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 . The Naval Military Personnel Manual, (NAVPERS 15560C), Change 18, effective 12 Dec 97 to 19 May 99, Article 1910-146 (formerly 3630620), Separation by Reason of Misconduct - Drug Abuse.

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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