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NAVY | DRB | 2007_Navy | ND0700245
Original file (ND0700245.rtf) Auto-classification: Denied
ex-SR, USN
ND07-00245
Current Discharge and Applicant’s Request
Application Received: 20061220   Characterization Received: GENERAL (OTHER THAN HONORABLE)
Narrative Reason: FRAUDULENT ENTRY INTO MILITARY SERVICE (OTHER) Authority: MILPERSMAN 1910-134

 Applicant’s Request:      Characterization change to:
                           Narrative Reason change to:
Applicant’s Issues:       1. Misled by Recruiter.
                          
Decision

 By a vote of the Characterization shall .     
By a vote of the Narrative Reason shall FRAUDULENT ENTRY INTO MILITARY SERVICE (OTHER) .

Date: 20 070927 Location: Washington D.C.                  The Board found that

Discussion

 Issue 1 : ( ). The Applicant implies that his general discharge was the result misguidance by his recruiter. The government enjoys a presumption of regularity in the conduct of its affairs. The Applicant bears the burden of overcoming this presumption through the presentation of substantial and credible evidence to support his issue. There is no evidence in the record, nor has the Applicant produced any evidence, to support the contention that the recruiter misled him through the recruitment process. The Applicant’s statements alone do not overcome the government’s presumption of regularity in this case. When a Sailor ’s service has been honest and faithful, it is appropriate to characterize that service under honorable conditions. A general (under honorable conditions) 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 two nonjudicial punishments for violation of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) Article 86 (Unauthorized absence), Article 92 (Failure to obey a order or regulation), and Article 121 (Wrongful appropriation of military identification card). V iolation of Article 92 is considered serious offense for which a punitive discharge is authorized if adjudged by a Special or General Courts Martial. An upgrade to honorable would be inappropriate .

Summary of Service

 Prior Service:
 Inactive: US N R (DEP)      20000218 - 20000223              Active:
Period of Service Under Review:
 Date of Enlistment: 20000224      Years Contracted : ; Extension:   Date of Discharge: 20001121
Length of Service : 00 Yrs 08 Mths 28 D ys          Lost Time : Days UA: 11 Days Confine d :
Education Level: GED              Age at Enlistment:       AFQT: 46          Highest Rank /Rate : SR
Evaluation marks (# of occasions):       Performance: N/A          Behavior: 1.0 ( 1 )          OTA: 1.00
Awards and Decorations ( per DD 214): PISTOL MARKSMAN SHIP MEDAL

Medical/Service Record Entries Related to Characterization of Service or Basis for Discharge

 20001026 :        CO's NJP -- Viol UCMJ Art. 86 - Absence without leave from 0730, 20001018 to 0730, 20001025 (7 days).
         Awarded - FOP ($ 502.80 ) for ( 1 month); Restr for ( 45 d ays); Extra duties ( 45 days).
20001031 :        CO's NJP -- Viol UCMJ Art. 86 - Absence without leave from 0600, 20001027 until 1300, 20001031 (4 days), Art. 134 - Breaking restriction on 0600, 20001027, Art. 92 - Failure to obey order or regulation on 20001026, Art. 121 - Wrongful appropriation of military identification card on 2130, 20001026.
         Awarded - Three days on bread and water.

20001108 :        Medical Record: Reason for visit: Referred for evaluation of suicidal ideation.
         Diagnosis: Major depressive disorder by history, EPTE. Polysubstance dependence by history, EPTE
         Recommendation: Expeditiously administrative separation for fraud enlistment.

Discharge Process

 Date Notified:                                       20001108
Reason for Discharge:     -
Least Favorable Characterization:       

Date Applicant Responded to Notification:                  20001108
Rights Elected at Notification:
         Consult with Counsel                      
         Obtain Copies of Documents               
         Submit Statement(s) (date)                        
         Administrative Board                       
         GCMCA review                               

Commanding Officer Recommendation (date):       
Separation Authority (date):     COMMANDING OFFICER, TRANSIENT PERSONNEL UNTI, SAN DIEGO ( 20001117 )
 Reason for discharge directed:  -
Characterization directed:     
Date Applicant Discharged:       20001124

Types of Documents Submitted by Applicant and Considered By Board

 Related to Military Service:      Service and/or Medical Record:            Other Records:

Related to Post-Service Period:         
         Employment:                        Finances:                          Education:               
         Health/Medical Records:                   Substance Abuse:                           Criminal Records:       
         Family/Personal Status:                   Community Service:                References:              
        
Additional Statements From Applicant:    From Representative:
Other Documentation (Describe)      

Pertinent Regulation/Law

 A. The Naval Military Personnel Manual, (NAVPERS 15560C), Change 18, effective 12 December 1997 until 2 February 2001, Article 1910-134, Separation by Reason of Defective Enlistments and Inductions - Fraudulent Entry Into the Naval Service.

 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 92 .


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 to the Joint Service Review Activity , OUSD (P&R) PI-LP , The Pentagon , Washington, DC 20301-4000 . 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, provi ded 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 grante d 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.
Employmen t / 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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