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NAVY | DRB | 2006_Navy | ND0601082
Original file (ND0601082.rtf) Auto-classification: Denied

ex-AA, USN
ND06-01082
Current Discharge and Applicant’s Request:

 Application Received:                               20 060816      
Narrative Reason for Separation:                          
Character of Service:                               
Discharge Authority :                                MILPERSMAN 1910-142
Last Duty Assignment/ Command at Discharge:       USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN CVN 72

Applicant’s Request:
          Narrative Reason change to:                NONE REQUESTED
         Characterization chang e to:               
         Review Requested :                          
Representation:                                             
         Issues (as summarized by NDRB):           1. Re-enlist
                                                      2. Immature
                                                     

Decision:

 Date of Decision:                                            20 070719
Location of Board:                                  Washington D.C.
Complete Service Record:                                   
Complete Medical Record:                          
Complete Discharge Package:                       

Regarding propriety, the Board found the discharge:     
Regarding equity, the Board found the discharge:        

By a vote of the Characterization shall .      
By a vote of the Reason for Discharge shall - .


Summary of Service:
        
Prior Service:
 Inactive: USNR (DEP)                                20000817-20000920
Active:                                          NONE
Period of Service Under Review :
Date of Enlistment:                                 20000921      
Years Contracted :                                        
Date of Discharge:                                  20020321
Length of Service:                                  01 Yrs 06 Mos 01 Days Does not exclude lost time, if any.
Time Lost During This Period:                      79
Days Unauthorized Absence:                         79      
Days Confinement:                                   NONE      

Education Level:                                   
Age at this Enlistment:                                    
AFQT:                                                 33
Highest Rate/Rank:                                   AN

Performance Evaluation Averages (number of marks):
 Performance :                                         1.0 (1)
Behavior :                                            2.0 (1)
OTA :                                                   1.67 (1)

Awards and Decorations (as listed on the DD Form 214):
NONE



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

20010619 :        Applicant to unauthorized absence at 0 7 00 on 20010619 .

 20010906 :        Applicant from unauthorized absence at 0 1 0 2 on 20010906 ( 79 days/ apprehended ).
20011101 :        Summary Court-Martial.
         Charge I : V iolation of the UCMJ, Article 86 (2 specifications) .
          Specification 1 : Did, from on or about 20010619 , without authority, absent himself from USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, until on or about 200109 28 . Plea: Guilty. Finding : Guilty.
         Specification 2: Did, from on or about 20010614, without authority, absent himself from USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, until on or about 20010615 . Plea: Guilty. Finding : NOT Guilty.
          Charge II: Violation of the UCMJ, Article 91:
         Specification: Disrespect to a Chief Petty Officer. Plea: Guilty. Finding : Guilty.
         Charge III: Violation of the UCMJ, Article 134 (3 specifications) :
        Specification 1 : Disorderly on or about 20010326. Plea: Guilty. Finding : Guilty.
         Specification 2: Did on or about 20010326 orally communicate to Airman K_ A. C_, certain indecent language . Plea: Guilty. Finding : Guilty.
         Specification 3: Did on or about 20010326 wrongfully communicate to Airman K_ A. C_, a threat to injure. Plea: Guilty. Finding : Guilty.
          Sentence: Restriction and hard labor without confinement for 45 days, forfeiture of $500.00.
          CA action 20011101: Sentence approved and ordered executed.
20020221 :        NJP for violat ion s of UCMJ:
          Article 91 : Disrespect to a Chief Petty Officer .
         Article 117 : Provoking speeches and gestures.
        Article 128: Assault and battery .
         Award: Forfeiture of $ 577 for 2 month s , restriction and extra duty for 45 days.
         No indic ation of appeal in the record.

20020311 :        Applicant notified of intended recommendation for discharge with the least favorable characterization of service as under other than honorable conditions by reason of misconduct due to the commission of a serious offense.

20020311 :        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.
20020313 :        Commanding Officer, USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-73) , recommended to Commander Carrier-Destroyer Group Three the Applicant’s discharge under other than ho norable conditions by reason of misconduct due to the commission of a serious offense.

20020315 :        Commander Carrier-Destroyer Group Three , directed the Applicant's discharge under other than ho norable conditions by reason of misconduct due to the commission of a serious offense .

Elements of Discharge: [INVOLUNTARY]

 Discharge Process :                                 
Date Notified :                                        20020311
Reason for Discharge                               
Least Favorable Characterization:                         
Date Applicant R esponded to N otification:                 20020311
Rights E lected at N otification :
Consult with Counsel                      
Administrative Board                      
Obtain Copies                             
Submit Statement(s) (date)                               
GCMCA Review                               

Recommendation of Commanding Officer (date):     20020313
Discharge directed by (date):                       COMCRUDESGRU 20020315
Narrative reason directed :                                  
Characterization directed:                                 
Date Applicant Discharged:                         20020321


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 Under Review :
         Service/Medical Record :                              1
         Other Period of Service:                                    0
Related to Post-Service Period:
          Community Service :                                   0
         Education :                                           0
         Employment :                                          0
         Health /Medical :                                       0
         Character Statements:                               1
         Criminal Records Checks:                                    0
         Additional Statements from Applicant:             1
Other Documentation      (Describe Below)                 1

Total Number of Pages:                              4

Description of Other Documentation:
         Letter from Ohio Job and Family Services


Discussion

 Issue 1 (Re-enlist) : either which the Board cannot form the basis of relief for the Applicant, or the Board does not have the authority to grant the relief for which the Applicant petitioned. The Applicant is directed to the Addendum regarding .

Decisional Issues:

Issue 2 (Immaturity), : The Applicant contends that his discharge was inequitable because his punishment was too harsh based on immaturity. The Board reviews the propriety and equity of each Applicant’s discharge individually. Regulations permit relief on equitable grounds if the Applicant’s discharge is inconsistent with standards of discipline of the Naval service. Based upon the record, nothing indicates that the Applicant’s discharge was in any way inconsistent with the standards of discipline in the United States Navy. An other than honorable conditions characterization of service 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 summary court martial for violations of UCMJ Article 86 (unauthorized absence, two specifications ), violation of Article 9 1 ( disrespect ), violations of Article 134 ( disorderly c onduct , communicating a threat, and threat to injure ) . Additionally , the Applicant subsequently was found guilty of violating Article 91 (disrespect), Article 117 (provoking speech and gestures) and Article 128 (assault and battery) at Commanding Officer’s Non-Judicial Punishment. Ea ch violation of Articles 86 (in excess of 30 days and terminated by apprehension), 9 1, 128, and 1 34 (communicating a threat, indecent language) are considered the commission of a serious offense, the misconduct for which the Applicant was discharged. Each serious offense violation carries a maximum penalty of a Bad Conduct Discharge and imprisonment. The Applicant’s conduct, which forms the primary basis for determining the character of his service, reflects his willful failure to meet the requirements of his contract with the U.S. Navy and falls far short of that required for an upgrade of his characterization of service.


Pertinent Regulation/Law

 A. Naval Military Personnel Manual, (NAVPERS 15560C), Change 31, dated 20 Feb 01, effective 25 Jan 01 until 21 Aug 02, Article 1910-142 [formerly 3630605]. SEPARATION BY REASON OF MISCONDUCT - COMMISSION OF A SERIOUS OFFENSE.

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, Propriety and Para 503, Equity .

ADDENDUM: Information for the Applicant
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 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 ” .

Additional Reviews : Subsequent to a document review, former members are eligible for a personal appearance hearing, provided the 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 additional evidence related to this discharge. Representation at a personal appearance hearing is recommended but not required. If a former member has been discharged for more than 15 years, has already been granted a personal appearance hearing or has otherwise exhausted his opportunities before the NDRB, the Applicant may petition the Board for Correction of Naval Records (BCNR), 2 Navy Annex, Washington, DC 20370-5100 for further review.

Service Benefits: The Veterans Administration determines eligibility for post-service benefits, not the Naval Discharge Review Board. There is no requirement or law that grants recharacterization solely on the issue of obtaining Veterans' benefits and this issue does not serve to provide a foundation upon which the Board can grant relief.

Employment / Educational Opportunities : The Board has no authority to upgrade a discharge for the sole purpose of enhancing employment or educational opportunities. Regulations limit the Board’s review to a determination of the propriety and equity of the discharge.

Reenlistment/ RE-code: Since the NDRB has no jurisdiction over reenlistment, reentry, or reinstatement into the Navy, Marine Corps, or any other of the Armed Forces, the NDRB is not authorized to change a reenlistment code. Only the Board for Correction of Naval Records (BCNR) can make changes to reenlistment codes. Additionally, the Board has no authority to upgrade a discharge for the sole purpose of enhancing reenlistment opportunities. An unfavorable “RE” code is, in itself, not a bar to reenlistment. A request for a waiver can be submitted during the processing of a formal application for reenlistment through a recruiter.
Medical Conditions and Misconduct : DoD disability regulations do not preclude a disciplinary separation. Appropriate regulations stipulate that separations for misconduct take precedence over potential separations for other reasons. Whenever a member is being processed through the Physical Evaluation Board, and subsequently is processed for an administrative involuntary separation for misconduct, the disability evaluation is suspended. The Physical Evaluation Board case remains in suspense pending the outcome of the non-disability proceedings. If the action includes either a punitive or administrative discharge for misconduct, the medical board report is filed in the member’s terminated health record. Additionally, the NDRB does not have the authority to change a narrative reason for separation to one indicating a medical disability or “PTSD.” Only the Board for Correction of Naval Records can grant this type of narrative reason change.

Automatic Upgrades - 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 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 may be provided to the Board include proof of educational pursuits, verifiable employment records, documentation of community service, credible evidence of a substance free lifestyle and certification of non-involvement with civil authorities.

Issues Concerning Bad-Conduct Discharges (BCD ) – Because relevant and material facts stated in a court-martial specification are presumed by the NDRB to be established facts, issues relating to the Applicant’s innocence of charges for which he was found guilty cannot form a basis for relief. With respect to a discharge adjudged by a court-martial, the action of the NDRB is restricted to upgrades based on clemency. Clemency is an act of leniency that reduces the severity of the punishment imposed.

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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