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NAVY | DRB | 2006_Navy | ND0601111

Original file (ND0601111.rtf) Auto-classification: Denied

ex-FN, USN
ND06-01111

Current Discharge and Applicant’s Request:

Application Received:                               20 060824
         Characterization of Service:
         Reason for Discharge:                      -
         Discharge Authority:                       MILPERSMAN 1910-146
         Duty Assignment/Command at Discharge:    uss mount whitney (lcc/jcc-20)

Applicant’s Request:
         Characterization change to:
         Narrative Reason change to:
         Review Requested:
         Representation:
         Issues (as summarized by NDRB):          1. Applicant is s eeking an opportunity to reenter the Navy .


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)                                20010831 - 20010913
Active: NONE
Period of Service Under Review :
Date of Enlistment:                                 20010914
Years Contracted :                                   ;
Date of Discharge:                                  20030613
Length of Service:                                  01 Yrs 09 Mos 00 Days ^{Does not exclude lost time, if any.}
Time Lost During This Period:
Days Unauthorized Absence:                         37

Education Level:
Age at this Enlistment:
AFQT:                                                 42
Highest Rate/Rank:                                   FN

Performance Evaluation Averages (number of marks):
Performance :                                         3.0 (1)
Behavior :                                            3.0 (1)
OTA :                                                   3.17

Awards and Decorations (as listed on the DD Form 214):
NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL

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

20030317 :         NAVDRUGLAB, Jacksonville, FL, reported Applicant’s urine sample, received 20030310, tested positive for THC.

20030422 :         NAVDRUGLAB, Jacksonville, FL , reported Applicant’s urine sample, received 20030416 , tested positive for THC .

20030522 :        NJP for violation(s) of UCMJ:
         Article 86 (2 specifications):
         Specification 1: On or about 20030303, without authority, absent himself from his unit and did remain so absent until on or about 20030305.
         Specification 2: On or about 20030306, without authority, absent himself from his unit and did remain so until on or about 20030 4 11.
         Article 112a (2 specifications):
         Specification 1: On or about 20030305, wrongfully use marijuana.
         Specification 2: On or about 2003041 4 , wrongfully use marijuana.
         Award: R estriction and extra duty for 45 days , reduction to E- 2 .
         No indic ation of appeal in the record.

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

20030429:        Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. Applicant seen for follow up. Stationed at TPU Norfolk b eing processed for separation.
         Diagnosis:
         Axis I: No diagnosis
         Axis II: Personality Disorder NOS/ antisocial and immature features
         Axis III: none
         Plan: 1. Return to TPU.
         2. Strongly recommended routine administrative separation for unsuitability due to the presence
         o f a severe personality disorder per MILPERSMAN 1910-122. The member is not considered
mentally ill and return ed to full duty.
         3. Continue outpatient medication as prescribed..
4. No psychiatric follow-up is indicated at this time.

20030604:        Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. Applicant seen for follow up. Stationed at TPU Norfolk b eing processed for separation.
         Diagnosis:
         Axis I: No diagnosis
         Axis II: Personality Disorder NOS/ antisocial and immature features
         Axis III: none
         Plan: 1. Return to TPU. Continue administrative separation. proceedings.
         2. Discontinue Zoloft
         3. Recommend patient attend SARP IMPACT class. This may be obtained in conjunction with
separation from the service.
4. Recommend patient attend Fleet and Family service center anger and stress management course.
         5. No psychiatric follow-up is indicated.
         6. Return to clinic or go to nearest ER for suicidal ideations, homicidal ideations, or auditory-visual
h allucinations.


Elements of Discharge: [ IN VOLUNTARY]

Discharge Process :
Date Notified :                                        20030523
Reason for Discharge

Least Favorable Characterization:
Record Supports Narrative Reason :
Date Applicant R esponded to N otification:                 20030529
Rights E lected at N otification :
Consult with Counsel
Administrative Board
Obtain Copies
Submit Statement(s) (date)
GCMCA Review

Recommendation of Commanding Officer (date):     20030604
Discharge directed by (date):     COMMANDER, NAVY REGION, MID-ATLANTIC 20030605
Narrative reason directed :
Characterization directed:
Date Applicant Discharged:                         20030613

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:                               0
         Criminal Records Checks:                                    0
         Additional Statements from Applicant:             0
Other Documentation      (Describe Below)                 0

Total Number of Pages:                            1

D escription of Other Documentation:


Discussion

Issue(s) 1 – (Equity) Applicant is requesting relief to reenter the Navy: 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:

In reviewing discharges, the Board presumes regularity in the conduct of Government affairs unless there is substantial credible evidence to rebut the presumption, to include evidence submitted by the Applicant. After a thorough review of the available evidence, to include the Applicant’s Summary of Service, Service Record Entries, Medical Record Entries, Elements of Discharge and evidence submitted by the Applicant, the Board found the Applicant’s discharge proper and equitable.

Pertinent Regulation/Law

A . The Naval Military Personnel Manual, (NAVPERS 15560C), re-issued October 2002, effective 22 August 2002 until
25 January 2004, Article 1910-146, 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 II , Para 211, Regularity of Government Affairs , Part V, Para 502, Propriety 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 UCMJ, Article s 86 (unauthorized absence more than 30 days) and 112a (Wrongful use, possession etc.. of a controlled substance).

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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