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

 ex-EWSR, USN
Docket No. ND99-00628

Applicant’s Request

The application for discharge review, received 990406, requested that the characterization of service on the discharge be changed to honorable general/under honorable conditions.  The applicant requested a documentary record discharge review.  The applicant did not list a representative on the DD Form 293.

Decision

A documentary discharge review was conducted in Washington, D.C. on 000214.  After a thorough review of the records, supporting documents, facts, and circumstances unique to this case, NDRB discerned no impropriety or inequity in the characterization of the applicant’s service.  The Board’s vote was unanimous that the character of the discharge shall not change.  The discharge shall remain: UNDER OTHER THAN HONORABLE CONDITIONS/MISCONDUCT, authority: NAVMILPERSMAN, Article 1910 - 142 (formerly 3630605).

PART I - APPLICANT’S ISSUES AND DOCUMENTATION

Issues

1.  Request the OTH discharge upgrade to General.  Currently employed at Dept. of Defense- Child Development-  I am on Leave without pay due to my husband’s death and having come back to the U.S.A.
Documentation

In addition to the service record, the following additional documentation, submitted by the applicant, was considered:

       Copy of DD Form 214.
       Character reference dtd 12 Jan 99
       Applicant’s undated letter 
       US Office of Personnel Management sf 50-B
       Civilian Leave and Earnings Stmt dtd 990108

PART II - SUMMARY OF SERVICE

Prior Service (component, dates of service, type of discharge):

	Inactive: USNR (DEP)	960620-970507	ELS
            Inactive: USNR (DEP)	970602-970616          COG
Period of Service Under Review:

Date of Enlistment:  970617		Date of Discharge:  980417

Length of Service (years, months, days):

	Active:    00  10  00
	Inactive:  None

Age at Entry:  20			Years Contracted:  4 

Education Level:  12			AFQT:  82

Highest Rate:  EWSA

Final Enlisted Performance Evaluation Averages (number of marks):

Performance:  None			behavior:  None		OTA:  NA

Military Decorations:  None

Unit/Campaign/Service Awards:  None

Days of Unauthorized Absence:  08

Character, Narrative Reason, and Authority of Discharge (at time of issuance):

UNDER OTHER THAN HONORABLE CONDITIONS/MISCONDUCT, authority:  NAVMILPERSMAN, Article 1910-142 (formerly 3630605).

Chronological Listing of Significant Service Events:

980324: 	NJP for violation of UCMJ, Article 86:  2 Specs: 1.  Unauthorized absence from on or about 0645 4 March 1998 until 0645 12 March 1998.  2. Unauthorized absence from 0845, 12 March 1998 to 1300, 13 March 1998. Violation of UCMJ Article 95: Resisting Arrest. Violation of UCMJ Article 134: Breaking Restriction.
	Award:  Forfeiture of $463 per month for 2 month(s), restriction and extra duty for 45 days.  No indication of appeal in the record.

980408:	Applicant notified of intended recommendation for discharge under other than honorable conditions by reason of misconduct due to the commission of a serious offense.

980408:  	Applicant advised of her rights and having elected not to consult with counsel certified under UCMJ Article 27B, elected to waive all rights. 

980410:	Commanding officer recommended discharge under other than honorable conditions by reason of misconduct due to the commission of a serious offense.

980413:	CNET directed the applicant's discharge under other than honorable conditions by reason of misconduct due to the commission of a serious offense.

PART III – RATIONALE FOR DECISION AND PERTINENT REGULATION/LAW

Discussion

The applicant was discharged on 980417 under other than honorable conditions for misconduct due to commission of a serious offense (A).  The Board presumed regularity in the conduct of governmental affairs (B).  After a thorough review of the records, supporting documents, facts, and circumstances unique to this case, the Board found that the discharge was proper and equitable (C and D).

The applicant requested her discharge be upgraded to general but provided no propriety, equity or post service issues for the NDRB to consider.  The NDRB found in a documentary review that the applicant’s discharge was proper and equitable.  Relief not warranted.

The applicant is reminded that she is eligible for a personal appearance hearing provided the application is received within 15 years from the date of discharge.  Representation at personal appearance hearing is highly recommended.

Pertinent Regulation/Law (at time of discharge)
A.  Naval Military Personnel Manual, (NAVPERS 15560C), Change 18, effective 
12 Dec 97 until Present, Article 1910-142  [formerly 3630605]. SEPARATION BY REASON OF MISCONDUCT- COMMISSION OF A SERIOUS OFFENSE.

B.  Secretary of the Navy Instruction 5420.174C of 22 August 1984 (Manual for Discharge Review, 1984), enclosure (1), Chapter 2, AUTHORITY/POLICY FOR DEPARTMENTAL DISCHARGE REVIEW.  

C.  Secretary of the Navy Instruction 5420.174C of 22 August 1984 (Manual for Discharge Review, 1984), enclosure (1), Chapter 9, paragraph 9.2, PROPRIETY OF THE DISCHARGE.

D.  Secretary of the Navy Instruction 5420.174C of 22 August 1984 (Manual for Discharge Review, 1984), enclosure (1), Chapter 9, paragraph 9.3, EQUITY OF THE DISCHARGE.

PART IV - INFORMATION FOR THE APPLICANT

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 Directive 1332.28, you may submit a complaint in accordance with Enclosure (5) of that Directive.  You should read Enclosure (5) of the Directive 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 obtain a copy of DoD Directive 1332.28 by writing to:

		DA Military Review Boards Agency
		Management Information and Support Directorate
		Armed Forces Reading Room
		Washington, D.C.  20310-1809

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:

		Naval Council of Personnel Boards
		Attn:  Naval Discharge Review Board
		Washington Navy Yard
		720 Kennon Street SE Rm 309
		Washington, D.C.  20374-5023