DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 

BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS 
701 S. COURTHOUSE ROAD, SUITE 1001 
ARLINGTON, VA 22204-2490 
 
Docket No. 596-16 
FEB 03 2017 

Dear 

This is in reference to your application for correction ofyour naval record pursuant to the 
provisions of 10 USC 1552. 

Although your application was not filed in a timely manner, the Board found it in the interest of 
justice to waive the statute oflimitations and consider your application on its merits. A three-member 
panel ofthe Board for Correction ofNaval Records, sitting in executive session, 
considered your application on 7 November 2016. Your allegations oferror and injustice were 
reviewed in accordance with administrative regulations and procedures applicable to the 
proceedings ofthis Board. Documentary material considered by the Board consisted ofyour 
application, together with all material submitted in support thereof, your naval record and 
applicable statutes, regulations and policies. 

After careful and conscientious consideration ofthe entire record, the Board found that the 
evidence submitted was insufficient to establish the existence of probable material error or 
injustice. 

Ofthe available records, it was noted that you enlisted in the Navy and began a period of active 
duty on 8 July 1974. You served without disciplinary incident until 8 December 1974, when you 
were declared an unauthorized absentee (UA); you remained in an UA status for a period of5 
months and 12 days. On 13 June 1975, you were again declared an unauthorized absentee (UA), 
this time remaining in an UA status for a period of 1 month. As a result ofthe foregoing, 
administrative discharge action was initiated. On 19 August, 1975, you declined to receive any 
rights advisements or information regarding your pending separation. Thereafter, the separation 
authority directed an other than honorable conditions discharge. On 27 August 1975 you were 
discharged. 

The Board, in its review ofyour record, and application with supporting documentation, 
carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors, such as your desire to upgrade your character 
ofservice and rationale for your misconduct. The Board concluded these factors were not 
sufficient to warrant relief in your case, because no error or injustice was identified in its review 
of your record. Accordingly, your application has been denied. The names and votes ofthe 
members ofthe panel will be furnished upon request. 

It is regretted that the circumstances ofyour case are such that favorable action cannot be taken. 
You are entitled to have the Board reconsider its decision upon submission ofnew evidence 
within one year from the date ofthe Board's decision. New evidence is evidence not previously 
considered by the Board prior to making its decision in this case. In this regard, it is important to 
keep in mind that a presumption ofregularity attaches to all official records. 
Consequently, when applying for a correction ofan official naval record, the burden is on the 
applicant to demonstrate the existence ofprobable material error· or injustice. 

Sincerely,