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NAVY | DRB | 2006_Navy | ND0600962
Original file (ND0600962.rtf) Auto-classification: Denied

ex-SN, USN
ND06-00962

 Current Discharge and Applicant’s Request :

Application Received:                               20 060713
Narrative Reason for Separation:                           or custody of minor children
Character of Service:                               
Discharge Authority :                                MILPERSMAN 1910-124
Last Duty Assignment/ Command at Discharge:       HC 8 NORFOLK, VA

Applicant’s Request:
          Narrative Reason change to:               NONE REQUESTED
         Characterization chang e to:               
         Review Requested :                          
Representation:                                             


Decision:

Date of Decision:                                             20 070419
The Discharge shall remain:                        
                                                      or custody of minor children
Regarding p ropriety , the Board found the discharge :      
Regarding e quity , the Board found the discharge :         

Vot e (characterization/reason)                      /
Location of Board:                                  Washington D.C.
Complete Service Record:                                   
Complete Medical Record:                          
Discharge Package Complete:                       


Summary of Service :

Prior Service:
 Inactive: USNR (DEP)                                2 0010614 - 20010619       COG
Active:                                              None
Period of Service Under Review :
Date of Enlistment:                                 20010620
Years Contracted :                                   ;
Date of Discharge:                                  20031222
Length of Service:                                  02 Yrs 06 Mos 03 Days Does not exclude lost time, if any.
Time Lost During This Period:                      NONE
                                                      NONE
                          
Education Level:                                   
Age at this Enlistment:                                    
AFQT:                                                 34
Highest Rate/Rank:                                   SN

Performance Evaluation Averages (number of marks):
 Performance /Behavior/OTA :                          3.3 (4)   2.8 (4)  2.88
        

Awards and Decorations (as listed on the DD Form 214):
ARMED FORCE EXPEDITIONARY MEDAL; NATIONAL DEFENSE MEDAL; NAVY UNIT COMMENDATION; BATTLE "E" RIBBON; SEA SERVICE DEPLOYMENT RIBBON.


Service Record Entries Related to Characterization of Service or Narrative Reason for Separation

020309 :  NJP for violation(s) of UCMJ:
         Article 128: Assault consummated by battery.
         Award: Extra duty for 30 days, reduction to E-1.
         No indication of appeal in the record. [Extracted from Commanding Officer’s letter dated 031117.]
030929:  Applicant certifies “I can not comply” on Department of Navy Family Care Plan Certificate.
031021:  Applicant provides written statement expressing desire to be discharged.
031021:  Commanding Officer certifies that Applicant has not made adequate family care arrangements.
031021 :  Retention Warning: Advised of deficiency ( failure to comply with Family Care Plan ), notified of corrective actions and assistance available, advised of consequences of further deficiencies, and issued discharge warning.

Medical Record Entries Related to Characterization of Service or Narrative Reason for Separation
Record not available .


Elements of Discharge:

Discharge Process :                                  NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE
Date Notified :                                        20031106
Narrative Reason(s):                                CONVENIENCE OF THE GOVERNMENT -
                                                     
                                                     
Least Favorable Characterization:                         
Record Supports Narrative Reason :                         
Date Applicant R esponded to N otification:                 20031106
Rights E lected at N otification :
Consult with Counsel                      
Administrative Board                      
Obtain Copies                             
Submit Statement(s)                       
         Date submitted
 GCMCA Review                               
Board Date :                                               
Finding of Administrative Board:                          
                                                     
                                                     
                                                     
Recommendation of Commanding Officer (date):     RETENTION (031117)
Discharge directed by (date):                       CNPC (031204)
Narrative reason directed :                                   OR CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILDREN
Characterization of directed:                     
Date Applicant Discharged:                         20031212


Additional Information Considered by Board
Type of d ocumentation submitted by t he Applicant and considered by the Board
        Document Type                                        #Pages
 Related to Period of Service:
          Service/Medical Record :                              3
         Other Period of Service:                                    12
Related to Post-Service Period:
          Community Service :                                   0
         Education :                                           4
         Employment :                                          1
         Health /Medical :                                       0
         Character Statements:                               9
         Criminal Records Checks:                                    0
         Additional Statements from Applicant:             0
Other Documentation      (Describe Below)                 4

Total Number of Pages:                              3 3

D escription of Other Documentation:
DD Form 149, two birth certificates, marriage license

Discussion
P ropriety and Equity
 There is a presumption of regularity in the conduct of Government affairs. This presumption will be applied in any review unless there is substantial credible evidence to rebut the presumption , to include evidence submitted by the Applicant . A fter a thorough review of the available evidence , to include the Applicant’s Summary of Service, Service Record Entries , Med ical Record Entries, Elements of Discharge and evidence submitted by the Applicant, the Board found the Applicant’s discharge proper and equitable.

Applicant’s Issues (as summarized by the NDRB) :
1. Discharge unjust because it was based on circumstances beyond Applicant’s control .
2. Characterization of service not warranted by overall service record.
3. Post-service conduct mitigates characterization of service.
4. Characterization of service unjust because of resulting loss of benefits and employment opportunity.

Acceptance of Applicant’s Issues:
 The Board accepted Issue(s) 1- 3 for consideration.

Issue 1 (Propriety). The Board found the Applicant’s discharge to be proper. The discharge process was handled in accordance with Navy policy and regulation. Further, the evidence of record demonstrates that the Applicant desired to be discharged . Relief is not warranted on this issue.

Issue 2 (Equity). When the service of a member of the U.S. Navy has been honest and faithful, it is appropriate to characterize that service as honorable. A general discharge 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. The Applicant’s service was marred by a retention warning, and a nonjudicial punishment proceedings for violation s of Articles 128 (assault) of the UCMJ. The Applicant’s conduct, which forms the primary basis for determining the character of h er service, reflects h er willful failure to meet the requirements of h er contract with the U.S. Navy and falls short of that required for an upgrade of h er characterization of service. Relief is not warranted on this issue .

Issue 3 (Equity). 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. 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. After a complete review of the entire record, including the evidence submitted by the Applicant, the Board determined that the discharge was appropriate and that the evidence of post-service conduct was found not sufficient to mitigate the Applicant’s characterization of service . Relief is not warranted on this issue .

Regarding the Applican t’s Issue 4, t he Board d etermined that which can form the basis of relief for the Applicant or that the Board did not have the authority to grant the relief for which the Applicant petitioned. The Applicant is directed to the Addendum for further information regarding th is Issue .



Pertinent Regulation/Law
 A. The Naval Military Personnel Manual, (NAVPERS 15560C, re-issued October 2002, effective 22 Aug 2002 until present, Article 1910-124 (previously 3620215), Separation by reason of Convenience of the Government - Parenthood.
B . 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 V, Para 502, Pro priety and Para 503, Equity .
C. The Manual for Courts-Martial authorizes the award of a punitive discharge if adjudged as part of the sentence upon conviction by a special or general court-martial for violation of the UC MJ, Article 128, Assault .

Record of Vote


Board Members Characterization Narrative Reason
            
Presiding Officer
                
                 
                 
                 
Recorder


_____________________________________________
 Recorder’s Signature


_____________________________________________
 Presiding Officer’s Signature

President’s Recommended SRA Action [FUTURE USE ONLY]
None
Signature:_____________________


Complaint Procedures : 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 Board Membership: 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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