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NAVY | DRB | 2008_Navy | ND0801232

Original file (ND0801232.rtf) Auto-classification: Denied

ex-SR, USN

Current Discharge and Applicant’s Request

Application Received: 20080515

Characterization of Service Received:

Narrative Reason for Discharge: MINOR DISCIPLINARY INFRACTIONS

Authority for Discharge: MILPERSMAN 3630600

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

Summary of Service

Prior Service:
Inactive: US N R (DEP) 19920225 - 19920914                 Active:

Period of Service Under Review:
Date of Enlistment: 19920915     Period of E nlistment : Years Extension         Date of Discharge: 19930707
Length of Service : Y ear s M onth s 20 D a ys       Education Level:        Age at Enlistment:      AFQT: 43
Highest Rank /Rate :       SR        Evaluation M arks: Performance: 3.0 ( 1 )          Behavior: 2.6 ( 1 )         OTA: 3.00
Awards and Decorations ( per DD 214): N DSM

NJPs :
19921029 : Art icle 92 ( Failure to obey a lawful order)
Awarded : Susp ended :

19930204 : Art icle 92 (Violation of a lawful general regulation)
Awarded : Susp ended :

19930706 : Art icle 86 (Unauthorized absence) , 5 Specifications:
         Spec ification 1: Unauthorized absence from 0 500, 19930612 to 0640, 19930313
         Spec ification 2: Unauthorized absence from appointed pl ace of duty 0500-0705, 19930615
         Spec ification 3: Unauthorized absence from appointed pl ace of duty 0500-0800, 19930616
         Spec ification 4: Unauthorized absence from appointed pl ace of duty 0700-0953, 19930618
         Spec ification 5: Unauthorized absence from 0 500, 19930621 to 0315, 19930623
        Awarded : Susp ended :
S CMs :

SPCMs:

C C :

Retention Warnings:
19921030 : For CO’s NJP held on 19921029 for a violation of the UCMJ, Article 92, Violation of a lawful order.

Types of Documents Submitted/reviewed

Related to Military Service:
DD 214:         Service/ Medical Record:                  Other Records:

Related to Post-Service Period:
         Employment:                        Finances:                          Education /Training :
         Health/Medical Records:          Substance Abuse:                           Criminal Records:

Related to Post-Service Period (cont) :

         Family/Personal Status:          Community Service:                References:
Additional Statements :

From Applicant:        From Representat ion :    From Congress m ember :

Other Documentation (Describe) :
         - Military Discharge Upgrading Information

Pertinent Regulation/Law

A. The Naval Military Personnel Manual, (NAVPERS 15560C, Change 5, effective 5 March 1993 until 21 July 1994), Article 3630600, SEPARATION OF ENLISTED PERSONNEL BY REASON 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 .

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

Applicant’s Issues

1. He l ove s the Navy and believes if he had been disciplined better he would still be serving in the Navy.

Decision

Date: 20 08 1002 Location: Washington D.C .        R epresentation :

By a vote of the Characterization shall .
By a vote of the Narrative Reason shall MINOR DISCIPLINARY INFRACTIONS .

Discussion

: ( ) . The Applicant is seeking an upgrade in the characterization of his discharge and takes re sponsib ility for the actions which lead to his premature discharge . H owever, he believes he would still be a part of the Navy if he had been disciplined more by his command . 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 submitted no evidence for the Board to review. T he Applicant’s record of service was marred by one retention warning, and three NJP proceedings for violations of the Un i fo r m Code of Military Justice (UCMJ): Article 86 (U nauthorized absence ) and Article 92 (Failure to obey a lawful order). The evidence of record contradicts the Applican t s’ contention he would still be in the Navy if he had been “better discipline d.” The Applicant’s disciplinary record was well established. He went to NJP almost a month after enlisting and was given a NAVPERS retention warning for his misconduct . Four months after being given this warning he went to NJP a second time and approximately five months later received his third and final NJP before being discharged.

W hen the quality of a member’s service has met the standards of accepted conduct and performance of duty for military personnel , it is appropriate to characterize that service under “H onorable ” conditions. A “General (Under Honorable Conditions)” is appropriate if the member’s service has been honest and faithful but significant negative aspects of the member’s conduct or performance outweighs positive aspects of the member’s military record. 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 represents a significant negative aspect of his military record which outweigh s the positive aspects. Based on the foregoing evidence, the Board determined his discharge and characterization was proper and appropriate. An upgrade would be inappropriate .

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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NAVY | DRB | 2008_Navy | ND0801232

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