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NAVY | DRB | 2007_Navy | ND0701007
Original file (ND0701007.rtf) Auto-classification: Denied
ex-ITSA, USN
ND07-01007
Current Discharge and Applicant’s Request
Application Received: 20070719   Characterization Received:
Narrative Reason: PATTERN OF MISCONDUCT          Authority: MILPERSMAN 1910-140

 Applicant’s Request:      Characterization change to:
                           Narrative Reason change to:
Applicant’s Issues:       1. Desire to enlist in Reserves
                           2. Misconduct caused by marital problems

Decision

 By a vote of the Characterization shall .
 By a vote of the Narrative Reason shall PATTERN OF MISCONDUCT .
Date: 20 080110             Location: Washington D.C         R epresentation :

Discussion

 : 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 ( ). A general (under honorable conditions) discharge is warranted when the quality of the member’s service has been honest and faithful but significant negative aspects of the member’s conduct or performance of duty outweighed the positive aspects of the member’s service record. A discharge under other than honorable conditions is warranted when a member engages in conduct involving one or more acts or omissions that constitute a significant departure from the conduct expected of members of the naval service. The Applicant’s service was marred by a retention warning and 3 nonjudicial punishments for violations of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, Articles 86, 90, 92 and 134. Violations of Articles 90 and 92 are considered serious offenses for which a punitive discharge is authorized upon conviction at special or general court-martial. In addition, there is evidence in the record that the Applicant was arrested by civilian authorities as a result of a domestic incident. The Board noted that the record supported the Applicant’s contention that he found himself having to deal with his spouse’s infidelity. The record also indicated, however, that the Applicant’s misconduct was more significant and repeated than he described, despite the efforts of his chain of command in providing him the opportunity to address his marital issues. Nothing in the record indicated that the Applicant was not responsible for his behavior nor should have not been held accountable for his actions. 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 and falls short of that required for an upgrade of his characterization of service.

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: US N R (DEP)      20010503 - 20011128              Active:         
Period of Service Under Review:
 Date of Enlistment: 20011129                        Years Contracted : ; Extension:   Date of Discharge: 20040218
Length of Service : 02 Yrs 02 Mths 20 D ys                   Lost Time : Days UA: Days Confine d :
Education Level:                  Age at Enlistment:                AFQT: 66          Highest Rank /Rate : ITSN
Evaluation marks (# of occasions):       Performance: 3.0 ( 2 )       Behavior: 2.0 ( 2 )                  OTA: 2.31
Awards and Decorations ( per DD 214): NDSM, AFEM, MUC

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

 20021217 :        NJP -- Viol UCMJ Art. 86 – Failure to go on 20021208 ; Art 134 – Disorderly conduct in language toward petty officer .
         Awarded - FOP ( $ 100.00 ) for ( 2 months); RIR (E-1) susp 6 months; Restr for ( 30 days).
20021217 :        Retention Warning for NJP of this date .
Not dated:       Applicant involved in altercation with Sailor from another command. Informed Commanding Officer of other Sailor’s infidelity with Applicant’s spouse. Disciplinary action held in abeyance pending resolution of Applicant’s marital issues.
          [Extracted from CO letter of 20040205.]
20040 1 12:        Applicant charged with domestic abuse by Virginia Beach Police after altercation with spouse.
         [Extracted from CO letter of 20040205.]

 20040123:        NJP -- Viol UCMJ Art. 90 – Disobey order to report to Radio Central on 20040112 ; Art 134 – Disorderly conduct by raising voice, throwing arms around in aggressive manner and saying, “I don’t care about the f_ Navy or IT. ”
         Awarded - FOP ($698.00) for (2 months); RIR (E-2); Restr for (60 days) , 10 days susp 6 months .

200 40208 :        NJP -- Viol UCMJ Art. 86 – Unauthorized absence for 20 hrs 200 40206 - 20040207 ; Art 92 – Diso bey order to not leave ship on 20040206; Art 134 – Break restriction on 20040206 .
         Awarded - FOP ($ 627 .00) for (2 months) , susp 6 months ; RIR (E-1) susp 6 months; Restr for (30 days) ; Extra duties (30 days) .
Discharge Process

 Date Notified:                                       20040126
Reason for Discharge:     -
Least Favorable Characterization:       

Date Applicant Responded to Notification:                  20040126
Rights Elected at Notification:
         Consult with Counsel                      
         Obtain Copies of Documents               
         Submit Statement(s) (date)                        
         Administrative Board                       

Commanding Officer Recommendation (date):        ( 20040205 )
Separation Authority (date):     COMCRUDESGRUTWO ( 20040217 )
 Reason for discharge directed:  -
Characterization directed:     
Date Applicant Discharged:       20040218

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), re-issued October 2002, effective 22 Aug 2002 until 25 April 2005, 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 90, Assaulting or willfully disobeying superior commissioned officer; and 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, 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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