DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 

BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS 
701 S. COURTHOUSE ROAD, SUITE 1001 
ARLINGTON, VA 22204-2490 

Docket No: 8534-16 

NOV 07 2017 

Dear 

This is in reference to your application for correction ofyour naval record pursuant to the 
provisions ofTitle 10 ofthe United States Code, Section 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 threemember 
panel ofthe Board for Correction ofNaval Records, sitting in executive session, 
considered your application on 22 September 2017. The names and votes ofthe members ofthe 
panel will be furnished upon request. Your allegations of error 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, relevant portions ofyour naval record and 
applicable statutes, regulations, and policies. 

You enlisted in the Navy and began a period ofactive duty on 26 July 1963. During the period 
from 21 October 1864 to 10February1966, you received four nonjudicial punishments (NJPs) 
for wrongful appropriation ofa government vehicle, making a false official statement, two 
periods ofunauthorized absence (UA) totaling two days, and being absent from your appointed 
place ofduty. On 17 March 1966, your commanding officer did not recommend you for 
reenlistment due to your low average in professional performance. You were informed the same 
day and acknowledge the entry in your service record Based on your Armed Forces ofthe 
United States Report ofTransfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) you were discharged due to 
"Other good and sufficient reason" for being a burden to the command. You were discharged 
under honorable conditions on 18 March 1966. 

Characterization ofservice is based in part on conduct marks assigned on a periodic basis. Your 
conduct average was 2.8. At the time ofyour service, a conduct average of3.0 was required for 
a fully honorable characterization ofservice. 

After careful and conscientious consideration of the entire record, the Board found the evidence 
submitted was insufficient to establish the existence ofprobable material error or injustice. 
The Board, in its review of your entire record and application, carefully weighed all potentially 
mitigating factors, such as your record of service, you do not know why you were not honorably 
discharged, you feel it was the lack ofpaperwork and attention to detail, and your discharge 
should be changed to honorable. The Board concluded these factors were not sufficient to 
warrant recharacterization ofyour discharge given your misconduct which resulted in four 
NJP's, failure to attain the required average in conduct, and your non-recommendation for 
reenlistment. Accordingly, your application has been denied. 

It is regretted that the circumstances of your case are such that favorable action cannot be taken. 
You are entitled to have the Board reconsider its decision upon submission ofnew and material 
evidence. New evidence is evidence not previously considered by the Board. 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 of an official naval record, the burden is on the 
applicant to demonstrate the existence ofprobable material error or injustice. 

Sincerely, 


Executive Director