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NAVY | DRB | 2008_Navy | ND0801108
Original file (ND0801108.rtf) Auto-classification: Denied

ex-OS3, USN
Current Discharge and Applicant’s Request
Application Received: 20080401
Characterization of Service Received:
Narrative Reason for Discharge: COMPLETION OF REQUIRED ACTIVE SERVICE
Authority for Discharge: MILPERSMAN 1910-104 Expiration of Active Obligated Service (EAOS)

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

Summary of Service

Prior Service:
Inactive: US N R (DEP)      19960724 - 19961209              Active:

Period of Service Under Review:
Date of Enlistment: 19961210      Period of E nlistment : Years 6 Months Date of Discharge: 20001209
Length of Service : Yrs Mths 00 D ys      Education Level:         Age at Enlistment:       AFQT: 70
Highest Rank /Rate : OS 2    Evaluation M arks: Performance: 3.2 ( 5 ) Behavior: 3.2 ( 5 )    OTA: 3.32
Awards and Decorations ( per DD 214): SSDR(2) BATTLE”E” P istol , GCM

NJPs :    
20000922 : Art icle 86 (Failure to go to appointed place of duty ),
         Article 134 (Conduct unbecoming).
 Awarded : , , , . Susp - .

R etention Warnings: .
20000922 : For CO’s NJP of 20000922 for violation of UCMJ, Article 86, failure to go to appointed place of duty,
 violation of UCMJ, Article 134, conduct unbecoming .

Types of Documents Submitted/reviewed

 Related to Military Service:      DD 214:          Service and/or Medical Record:            Other Records:
Related to Post-Service Period:  
         Employment:                        Finances:                          Education /Training :     
         Health/Medical Records:           Substance Abuse:                           Criminal Records:       
         Family/Personal Status:           Community Service:                References:              
Additional Statements From Applicant:             From Representat ion :              From Member of Congress:
Other Documentation (Describe) :

Pertinent Regulation/Law

A. The Naval Military Personnel Manual, (NAVPERS 15560C), Change 27, effective 27 March 2000 until 7 May 2001, Article 1910-104 (previously 3620150), Separation by Reason of Expiration of Active Obligated Service (EAOS) .

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 .


DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
NAVAL DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD (NDRB)
DISCHARGE REVIEW DECISIONAL DOCUMENT

Applicant’s Issues

 1. Service b enefits.
2. Improper discharge.
Decision

Date : 20 08 0904    Location: Washington D.C .       R epresentation :

By a vote of the Characterization shall .
 By a vote of the Narrative Reason shall COMPLETION OF REQUIRED ACTIVE SERVICE .
Discussion
Issue 1: This is an issue which the Board cannot form the basis of relief for the Applicant or the Board does not have the authority to grant relief for which the Applicant petitioned. The Applicant is directed to the Addendum, specifically the paragraph concerning Service Benefits, regarding this issue.

Issue 2 : ( ) . 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. The Applicant’s record of service was marred by 1 retention warning and 1 non-judicial punishment (NJP) for violations of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, Article 86 and Article 134. While the command took NJP action against the Applicant, this action is not reflected in his evaluation marks or his overall trait average. The Applicant was discharged at the end if his enlistment contract in accordance with t he Naval Military Personnel Manual, Article 1910-1 0 4 ; Separation by Reason of E xpiration of Active O bligated S ervice (EAOS) . Article 1910-104 defines the characterization of service as honorable unless a “G eneral (Under Honorable Conditions) ” discharge is warranted. A G eneral ( U nder H onorable C onditions) characterization of service is normally not awarded at EAOS to members with a final trait average of 2.5 or higher. The Applicant’s final trait average was 3.32 . Notwithstanding the NJP, t he Board determined relief is warranted and t he Applicant’s characterization of service sh all be changed to “ Honorable ” based on his overall trait average as being well above t he threshold for an “Honorable” conditions characterization.

After a thorough review of the available evidence, to include the Applicant’s Summary of Service, Record Entries, Discharge Process and evidence submitted by the Applicant, the Board found




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 or is referred to a court martial 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 other medical related reasons. 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 special 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. The NDRB does not have the jurisdictional authority to review a discharge or dismissal resulting from a general court-martial.

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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