DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 

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

Docket No: 8675-16 

Dear [NAME REDACTED]: 

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 three
member panel ofthe Board for Correction ofNaval Records, sitting in executive session, 
considered your application on 25 September 2017. The names and votes ofthe members of the 
panel wilI be furnished upon request. 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, relevant portions ofyour naval record, and 
applicable statutes, regulations, and policies. 

You enlisted in the Marine Corps and began a period ofactive duty on 19 July 1989. The Board 
found that on 7 November 1989, you were counseled regarding mailing a blank round through 
the postal system. On 12 June 1992, administrative discharge action was initiated by reason of 
misconduct due to commission ofa serious offense, based on armed robbery. After being 
afforded all of your procedural rights the separation authority directed that you receive an other 
than honorable (OTH) discharge. You received an OTH discharge on 19 August 1992. 

After careful and conscientious consideration ofthe entire record, the Board found the evidence 
submitted was insufficient to establish the existence ofprobable material error or injustice. 
The Board, in its review ofyour entire record and application, carefully weighed all potentially 
mitigating factors, such as your record ofservice and you are trying to right a wrong in your life. 
The Board concluded these factors were not sufficient to warrant recharacterization ofyour 
discharge given your seriousness of your misconduct. Accordingly, your application has been 
denied. 

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 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 of regularity 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 iajustice. 

Sincerely, 


Executive Director