ex-FR, USN
                                 ND07-00739

                  Current Discharge and Applicant’s Request

Application    Received:     20070511                       Characterization
Received:  OTHER THAN HONORABLE
Narrative Reason:  PATTERN OF MISCONDUCT      Authority:   MILPERSMAN  1910-
140

Applicant’s Request:   Characterization change to:
                 Narrative Reason change to:
Applicant’s Issues:    1. Reenlistment/RE-Code change
                 2. Misconduct due to youth and immaturity
                 3. Post-service conduct

                                  Decision

By a vote of  the Characterization shall  .
By a vote of  the Narrative Reason shall  PATTERN OF MISCONDUCT.

Date:  20071212        Location:  Washington D.C    Representation:

                                 Discussion

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 the Board would concur that
the Applicant’s behavior reflected his immaturity, it did not concur that
the Applicant’s misconduct can be attributed to his “youth.”  The record
clearly reflected his willful misconduct and demonstrated he was unfit for
further service.  It must be noted that most members of the Navy, including
the many of similar age, serve honorably and therefore earn their
discharges.  In fairness to those members of the Navy, commanders and
separation authorities are tasked to ensure that undeserving Sailors
receive no higher characterization than is due.  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.  The NDRB found
that the Applicant's service was equitably characterized.

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 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.  The Board noted the
favorable comments indicating the Applicant’s post-service behavior;
however, 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 to mitigate the conduct which precipitated the 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

            Administrative Corrections to the Applicant’s DD 214

The NDRB did note administrative error(s) on the original DD Form 214:

        “UNDER OTHER THAN HONORABLE CONDITIONS”

The NDRB will recommend to the Commander, Navy Personnel Command, that the
DD 214 be corrected as appropriate.

                             Summary of Service

Prior Service:
Inactive: USNR (DEP)   20000204 - 20000629         Active:
Period of Service Under Review:
Date of Enlistment: 20000630            Years Contracted:  ; Extension:
Date of Discharge:  20011125
Length of Service:  01  Yrs  04  Mths  26  Dys                Lost Time:
Days UA:  6  Days Confined:
Education Level:             Age at Enlistment:          AFQT:  49
Highest Rank/Rate:  FA
Evaluation marks (# of occasions):      Performance:  1.0(1)  Behavior:
1.0(1)           OTA:  1.00
Awards and Decorations (per DD 214):  NONE

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

20010223:   NJP -- Viol UCMJ Art. 86 - UA 20010216 to 20010218; Art 89 –
           Disrespect to Chief Engineer on 20010221 by saying, “I just
           don’t give a f_,” “you’re just a person,” “I don’t care” and
           lying about being SIQ.
      Awarded – CCU (30 days).

20010226:   Retention Warning for NJP of 20010223.

20010329:   NJP -- Viol UCMJ Art. 92 – Failure to obey a lawful order.
           [NDRB note: breaking restriction]
      Awarded - RIR (E-1), susp 6 months; Restr for (25 days); Extra duties
           (25 days).

20010510:   NJP -- Viol UCMJ Art. 86 – Fail to go 20010504; Art. 92 –
           Failure to provide urinalysis sample.
      Awarded - RIR (E-1), susp 6 months.

20010614:   NJP -- Viol UCMJ Art. 91 – Insubordinate conduct to a Senior
           Chief Petty Officer on or 20010608.
      Awarded - FOP ($200.00) for (1 month), susp 6 months; RIR (E-1), susp
           6 months; Restr for (45 days); Extra duties (45 days).

                              Discharge Process

Date Notified:                          20010716
Reason for Discharge:   -
       -
Least Favorable Characterization:

Date Applicant Responded to Notification:          20010716
Rights Elected at Notification:
      Consult with Counsel
      Obtain Copies of Documents
      Submit Statement(s) (date)
      Administrative Board

Commanding Officer Recommendation (date):     (20011107)
Separation Authority (date): COMPHIBGRU THREE (20011121)
              Reason for discharge directed:  -
              Characterization directed:
Date Applicant Discharged:   20011125

      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)  Letter from Office of Congressman J_ B_

                          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, Articles 89, Disrespect
toward a superior commissioned officer; 91, Insubordinate conduct toward
warrant officer, noncommissioned officer, or petty officer; 92, Failure to
obey order or regulation.



                  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, 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