Docket No: 2303-20 
Ref: Signature Date 
 
From:  Chairman, Board for Correction of Naval Records 
To:    Secretary of the Navy 
 
Subj:   REVIEW OF NAVAL RECORD OF   
      
 
Ref:    (a) 10 U.S.C. § 1552  
     
Encl:  (1) DD Form 149 with attachments 
   
1.  Pursuant to the reference, Petitioner, a former enlisted sailor, filed the enclosure with the Board for Correction of Naval Records (Board) requesting the Board correct his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) to reflect an change to his reentry code.  Since the Petitioner specifically requests his reentry code be changed from “JFX to JNF” which is a separation program designator rather than a reentry code, the Board also considered his implied request to change his reason for separation. 
 
2.  The Board, consisting of , reviewed Petitioner's allegations of error and injustice on 28 May 2020, and, pursuant to its regulations, determined the corrective action indicated below should be taken on the available evidence of record.  Documentary material considered by the Board consisted of the enclosures, relevant portions of naval service records, and applicable statutes, regulations, and policies. 
 
3.  The Board, having reviewed all the facts of record pertaining to Petitioner's allegations of error and injustice finds as follows: 
   
 a.  Before applying to this Board, Petitioner exhausted all administrative remedies available under existing law and regulations within the Department of the Navy. 
 
 b.  Although the enclosure was not filed in a timely manner, it is in the interest of justice to review the application on its merits.   
 
 c.  Petitioner enlisted in the Navy on 13 March 2015.  His record is incomplete in that it does not contain the documents pertaining to his administrative discharge but, based on his DD Form 214, it appears that after being afforded all his procedural rights, the separation authority directed his discharge with an honorable characterization of service by reason of personality disorder.  On 17 June 2016, he was discharged and assigned a RE-3G (condition, not a physical disability, interfering with the performance of duty) reentry code.   
 
 d.  Petitioner contends he does not have, nor has he ever had, a personality disorder.  In support of his contention, he submitted a letter from a mental health provider who assessed him for indications of mental health concerns.  The provider stated Petitioner did not meet any criteria for a mental health diagnosis.   
 
 e.  Petitioner further contends that since his discharge he has returned to school, completed his degree and an internship with his Congressman, and received high remarks from former employers.  In support, he provided an advocacy letter from the Congressman’s office.   
 
 f.  Lastly, Petitioner explains he secured a conditional release from the National Guard unit in order to serve on active duty in the Navy.  He now desires to return to the National Guard and has worked tirelessly with the recruiter to obtain an enlistment waiver.  He contends he has “exhausted all avenues of approach” after submitting eight waiver requests.   
 
CONCLUSION 
 
Upon review and consideration of all the evidence of record, the Board concludes Petitioner’s request warrants partial relief.   
 
Applying liberal consideration, the Board found it was in the interest of justice to assign Petitioner a RE-1J reentry code to allow him to pursue continued service in the National Guard.  The Board also, in light of the potential for future negative implications, determined Petitioner’s narrative reason, separation code, and separation authority should be changed to “secretarial authority.”  
 
RECOMMENDATION 
 
In view of the above, the Board directs the following corrective action: 
 
Petitioner be issued a new DD Form 214 indicating the narrative reason for separation as “secretarial authority,” separation code as “JFF,” separation authority as “MILPERSMAN 1910-164” and reentry code as “RE-1J.”   
     
That a copy of this report of proceedings be filed in Petitioner’s naval record. 
 
That, upon request, the Department of Veterans Affairs be informed that Petitioner's application was received by the Board on 10 March 2020. 
 
4.  It is certified that a quorum was present at the Board’s review and deliberations, and that the foregoing is a true and complete record of the Board’s proceedings in the above-entitled matter.  
 
5.  Pursuant to the delegation of authority set out in Section 6(e) of the revised Procedures of the Board for Correction of Naval Records (32 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 723.6(e)), and having assured compliance with its provisions, it is hereby announced that the foregoing corrective action, taken under the authority of the reference, has been approved by the Board on behalf of the Secretary of the Navy. 
 
7/10/2020