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NAVY | DRB | 2007_Navy | ND0700833
Original file (ND0700833.rtf) Auto-classification: Denied
ex-SR, USN
ND07-00833

Current Discharge and Applicant’s Request
Application Received: 20070605   Characterization Received:
Narrative Reason: PERSONALITY DISORDER   Authority: MILPERSMAN 1910-122

Applicant’s Request:     Characterization change to:
                           Narrative Reason change:

Applicant’s Issues:      1. Employers focus on General not under honorable conditions.
                          

Decision

 By a vote of the Characterization shall .
By a vote of the Narrative Reason shall PERSONALITY DISORDER .
Date: 20 071220             Location: Washington D.C         R epresentation :


Discussion

Issue 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 .

For the information of the Applicant, r egulations permit relief on equitable grounds if the Applicant’s discharge is inconsistent with standards of discipline of the n aval 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. A general (under 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 record documented the Applicant’s two nonjudicial punishments for multiple violations of the UCMJ. Violations of UCMJ Articles 91 and 107 are considered serious offenses and could result in a maximum of a dishonorable discharge and up to five years of imprisonment for each violation, if adjudicated by a court martial. 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 to his characterization of service.

In reviewing discharges, the Board presume s regularity in the conduct of g overnment al affairs unless there is substantial credible evidence ( to include evidence submitted by the Applicant ) to rebut the presumption . After a thorough review of the available evidence, to include the Applicant’s s ummary of s ervice, m edical and s ervice r ecord e ntries, d ischarge p rocess and evidence submitted by the Applicant, the Board found that


Summary of Service

Prior Service:
 Inactive: US MC R (DEP) 199705XX - 199712XX Discharged
Inactive : USNR (DEP) 19980130 - 19980204 COG
Period of Service Under Review:
 Date of Enlistment: 19980205      Years Contracted : 4 ; Extension: 12 Months         Date of Discharge: 19990909
Length of Service: 01 Yrs 07 Mths 05 D ys                                             Lost Time:
Education Level: GED      Age at Enlistment: 19     AFQT: 84          Highest Rank/Rate: SA
Evaluation marks (# of occasions):       Performance: NA           Behavior: NA              OTA: NA
Awards and Decorations (per DD 214): NONE


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

 19980416:        Applicant reported for duty at Naval Submarine School, Groton Connecticut.

19980904:        Applicant unauthorized absent from place of duty.

19980911:        Applicant unauthorized absent from place of duty.

19981002:        Applicant unauthorized absent from place of duty.

19981021 :        NJP - Viol UCMJ Art icle 86 (unauthorized absence, 3 specifications) and Article 107 (false official statement) .
         Awarded - FOP ($ 200/month for 1 month , suspended for 2 months ); Restr (21 days); Extra duties ( 21 days).

19981021 :        Retention Warning for violations of the UCMJ Article 86 (unauthorized absence, 3 specifications) and Article 107 (false official statement) .

19990109:        Applicant unauthorized absent from place of duty.

19990201:        Applicant unauthorized absent from place of duty.

19990210:        Applicant unauthorized absent from place of duty.

19990224:        Applicant unauthorized absent from place of duty.

19990303 :        NJP - Viol UCMJ Art icle 86 (unauthorized absence, 5 specifications), 91 (insubordinate conduct), and 107 (false official statement) .
         Awarded - RIR (E-1 ); Restr ( 45 days); Extra duties ( 45 days).

19990303 :        Retention Warning for violations of the UCMJ Article 86 (unauthorized absence, 5 specifications), 91 (insubordinate conduct), and 107 (false official statement) .

19990514:        Applicant reported for duty aboard USS BELLEAU WOOD (LHA 3), Sasebo Japan.

19990804 :        U. S. Naval Hospital Okinawa, Mental Health Dept evaluation : Referred following a series of alcohol binges and suicidal statements. History of suicidal tendencies, depression, alcoholism, verbal and physical altercations, stealing, reckless driving, fire setting, school expulsions, runaways, UA’s mood swings, impulsivity, difficulty with authority, and with learning from mistakes. Reports easily overwhelmed with military duties and self medicates with alcohol. Previously recommended for expeditious administrative separation during submarine school. Treated with Ritalin for ADHD as a child and attended special education classes due to disruptive behavior. Seen for suicidal ideations on 22 February 1999 and again on 15 March 1999. Has had at least two alcohol related incidents and continues to drink.      
         Diagnosis: Alcohol dependent and personality disorder.
         Recommendation: Expeditious Administrative Separation, his retention in the U. S. Navy represents a continuing danger to himself or others.

19990817:        Medical Record : Separation physical documents alcohol related incident Applicant still drinks on weekends.

Discharge Process

 Date Notified:                                       19990805


Reason for Discharge :    -
Least Favorable Characterization:       

Date Applicant Responded to Notification:                 19990805
Rights Elected at Notification:
         Consult with Counsel                      
         Obtain Copies of Documents               
         Submit Statement (date)                   
         GCMCA review                               

Separation Authority (date):     Commanding Officer, USS BELLEAU WOOD (LHA 3) ( 19990817 )
 Reason for discharge directed:   -
Characterization directed:     
Date Applicant Discharged:       19990909


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. Naval Military Personnel Manual, (NAVPERS 15560C), Change 24, effective 20 May 99 until 26 March 2000, Article 1910-122 (formerly 3620225), Separation By Reason of Convenience of the Go vernment - Personality Disorder.

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 s of the UCMJ, Article s 91 and 107 .

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

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