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NAVY | DRB | 2007_Navy | ND0700345
Original file (ND0700345.rtf) Auto-classification: Denied
ex-FA, USN
ND07-00345
Current Discharge and Applicant’s Request
Application Received: 20070129   Characterization Received: OTHER THAN HONORABLE
Narrative Reason: PATTERN OF MISCONDUCT Authority: MILPERSMAN 910-140

 Applicant’s Request:      Characterization change to:
                           Narrative Reason change to:
Applicant’s Issues:       1. Veterans Benefits - Equity
                           2. Youth and Immaturity - Equity
                           3. Post service - Equity

Decision

 By a vote of the Characterization shall .     
By a vote of the Narrative Reason shall PATTERN OF MISCONDUCT .
Date: 20 071025                                               Location: Washington D.C

Issue(s) 1: 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 .

Issue 2 ( ): The Applicant contends that his problems in the Navy can be attributed to his youth and immaturity. While he may feel that his immature actions were the underlying cause of his misconduct, the record clearly reflects his willful misconduct and demonstrated he was unfit for further service. The evidence of record did not show that the Applicant was either not responsible for his conduct or that he should not be held accountable for his actions.

Issue 3 ( ) : 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 should be provided to the Board include proof of educational pursuits, verifiable employment records, documentation of community service, and certification of non-involvement with civil authorities. As of this time, the Applicant has not provided sufficient post-service documentation to consider mitigating the misconduct that resulted in the characterization of discharge.

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, Medical and Service Record Entries, Discharge Process and evidence submitted by the Applicant, the Board found that

Summary of Service

Prior Service:
 Inactive: USNR (DEP)     19951019 - 19960110 ELS
 Inactive: US N R (DEP)      19961122 - 19961216              Active:         
Period of Service Under Review:
 Date of Enlistment: 19961217               Years Contracted : ; Extension:          Date of Discharge: 20000929
Length of Service : 03 Yrs 09 Mths 29 D ys          Lost Time : Days UA: 62 Days Confine d :
Education Level:         Age at Enlistment:       AFQT: 33          Highest Rank /Rate : FN
Evaluation marks (# of occasions):       Performance: 2.6 ( 5 )       Behavior: 1.6 ( 5 )          OTA: 2.46
Awards and Decorations ( per DD 214): MERITORIOUS UNIT COMMENDATION MEDAL, BATTLE 'E', SEA SERVICE DEPLOYMENT RIBBON



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

1997091 2 :        NJP -- Viol UCMJ Art. 86 – Leaving appointed place of duty 3330, 19970823; viol UCMJ Art. 91 Disrespectful in language towards a petty officer 19970823; viol UCMJ Art. 134 – (2 Specs), Communicating a threat towards SN M_ N_.
         Awarded - FOP ( 1/2 pay ) for ( 2 months) suspended for 6 months ; Restr for (45 days); Extra duties (45 days).
19970912:        Retention Warning for CO’s NJP of 19970911 for VUCMJ Art 86-leaving place of duty on or a bout 19970823; VUCMJ, Art. 91-Disrespect in language towards a petty officer; VUCMJ, Art 134- (2 Specs), Communicating a threat towards SN M_ D. N_.

19980928 :        NJP -- Viol UCMJ Art. 107 – Intent to deceive, white out the original name of FN G_ and FN O_ and write his name on advance DC QUAL on 19980915 ; viol UCMJ Art. 121 – Larceny of government property on 19980915 .
         Awarded - FOP ( $ 519.00 ) for ( 2 months); RIR ( E-1 ); suspended for 6 months, Restr for ( 60 days).
20000824 :        NJP -- Viol UCMJ Art. 86 – Unauthorized absence from 1700, 20000521 until 0530, 20000522 and from 1700, 20000529 until 0900, 20000801; viol UCMJ Art. 87 – Missing ship’s movement on 20000530 .
         Awarded - FOP ($ 563.00 ) for ( 2 months); RIR ( E-2 ); Restr for ( 30 days); Extra duties ( 30 days).
Discharge Process

 Date Notified:                                       NOT FOUND IN RECORD
Reason for Discharge:     -
        
Least Favorable Characterization:       

Date Applicant Responded to Notification:                  NOT FOUND IN RECORD
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):     NOT FOUND IN RECORD
Reason for discharge directed: 
Characterization directed:     
Date Applicant Discharged:       20000929

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) United States Army Identification Card, Report of Separation and Record of Service, Discharge Orders from Army National Guard



Pertinent Regulation/Law

 A. Naval Military Personnel Manual, (NAVPERS 15560C), Change 18, effective
12 Dec 1997 until 21 Aug 2002, Article 1910-140 (formerly 3630600), SEPARATION BY REASON OF MISCONDUCT - PATTERN OF MISCONDUCT.
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 87 , 91, 107 and 121 .


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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