DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 

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

Docket No: 8602-16 
DEC 01 2017 

From: Chairman, Board for Correction ofNaval Records 
To: Secretary ofthe Navy 

Subj: REVIEW OF NAVAL RECORD OF FORMER 

Ref: (a) 10 U.S.C. 1552 

Encl: (1) DD Form 149 (NR20160008602) 
(2) Case summary 

1. Pursuant to the provisions ofreference (a), Petitioner, a former enlisted member ofthe Navy, 
filed enclosure (1) with this Board requesting correction to his Certificate ofRelease or 
Discharge from Active Duty (DD 214), to include consideration ofhis reentry (RE) code of 
RE-4. 

2. The Board, consisting ofMembers reviewed Petitioner's 
allegations oferror and injustice on 11 September 2017, and, pursuant to its regulations, 
determined that the corrective action indicated below should be taken on the available evidence 
ofrecord. Documentary material considered by the Board consisted ofthe enclosures, naval 
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 iajustice finds as follows: 

a. Before applying to this Board, Petitioner exhausted all administrative remedies available 
under existing law and regulations within the Department ofthe Navy. 

b. Enclosure (1) was filed in a timely manner, and it is in the interest ofjustice to review the 
application on its merits. 

c. Petitioner enlisted in the Navy and began a period ofactive duty on 27 January 2015. 

d. On 27 January 2016, Petitioner was notified ofadministrative separation proceedings on 
against him on the basis ofconvenience ofthe government due to a physical or mental condition. 
Commanding Officer (CO), recommended that Petitioner be discharged due to a diagnosis ofAdjustment
Disorder with Mixed Disturbance ofEmotions and Conduct. The CO noted that a Clinical Psychiatrist
evaluated Petitioner and opined that Petitioner's prognosis was ofsuch severity that it would
detrimentally interfere with his ability to adequately serve in the Navy. 

e. Petitioner was discharged from the Navy on 26 February 2016, with a general 
characterization ofservice and a reentry code ofRE-4. 

f. In his application for correction, Petitioner seeks a change to his RE-4 code to an RE-3. 
Petitioner states at the time ofhis diagnosis ofAdjustment Disorder, he was "in a very bad time 
in (his) life." Petitioner had left Basic Underwater Demolition School (BUDS) after an 
unsuccessful attempt to complete the course, and was faced with the prospect ofbecoming an 
undesignated seaman. Petitioner states that now that he is out ofthe Navy, he realizes that 
serving in and ofitself was an honor regardless ofhis job. Petitioner now seeks a change to his
RE-4 code so that he may affiliate with the Army. 

g. The Board noted that in his request for correction to his record, Petitioner asked for a 
personal appearance before the Board. Regarding his request for a personal appearance, the 
Board determined that a personal appearance with or without counsel would not materially add 
to its understanding ofthe issue( s) involved. Therefore, the Board determined that a personal 
appearance was not necessary and considered Petitioner's case based on the evidence ofrecord. 

h. The Board, in its review ofPetitioner's entire record and application, carefully weighed all 
potentially mitigating factors, such as his desire to continue his military service in the Army as 
well as his personal circumstances at the time ofhis medical evaluation that led to the diagnosis 
ofAdjustment Disorder. The Board found that Petitioner's participation in BUDS indicates that 
he had potential. The Board concluded that Petitioner's potential and his statements regarding 
his current desire to serve his country merit a change to his reentry code from an RE-4 to an RE3G.
 
i. The Board noted that an RE-3G is appropriate when a Sailor has a condition (not a physical 
disability), that interferes with the performance ofduty. The Board determined that the RE-3G, 
which is a waiverable code, appropriately preserves the issue ofPetitioner's in-service medical 
diagnosis but allows Petitioner to opportunity to pursue reenlistment. 

CONCLUSION: 

Upon review and consideration ofall the evidence ofrecord, the Board concludes that 
Petitioner's request warrants relief. 

In this regard, the Board notes Petitioner's potential and his desire to seek affiliation with the 
Army, and concludes that relief in the form ofa change to Petitioner's reentry code from RE-4 to 
RE-3G is warranted. In view ofthe above, the Board directs the following corrective action. 

RECOMMENDATION: 

That Petitioner's naval record be corrected to show that on 26 February 2016, he was discharged 
with a general characterization ofservice and received an RE-3G reentry code. 

That Petitioner is issued a Correction to DD Form 214, Certificate ofRelease or Discharge from 
Active Duty (DD Form 215). 

That a copy ofthis report ofproceedings be filed in Petitioner's naval record. 

That, upon request, the Department ofVeterans Affairs be informed that Petitioner's application 
was received by the Board on 4 August 2016. 

4. Pursuant to Section 6(c) ofthe revised Procedures ofthe Board for Correction ofNaval 
Records (32 Code ofFederal Regulations, Section 723.6(c) 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 ofthe Board's proceedings in the above entitled matter. 
Recorder 

5. Pursuant to the delegation of authority set out in Section 6(e) of the revised Procedures of the 
Board for Correction ofNaval Records (32 Code ofFederal Regulation, Section 723.6(e)) and 
having assured compliance with its provisions, it is hereby announced that the foregoing 
corrective action, taken under the authority ofreference (a), has been approved by the Board on 
behalf ofthe Secretary ofthe Navy. 


Executive Director