DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS 
701 S. COURTHOUSE ROAD, SUITE 1001 
ARLINGTON, VA 22204-2490 
Docket No: 4149-17 
OCT 09 2017 

Dear

This is in reference to your application for correction of your naval record pursuant to the provisions ofTitle 10, of the 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 15 June 2017. The names and votes ofthe members of the 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, your naval record, and applicable statutes, regulations, and policies. 

You enlisted in the Navy and began a period of active duty on 27 July 2010. Your record is incomplete in that it does not contain all ofthe documents pertaining to your administrative discharge. Based on your Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214), it appears that after being afforded all ofyour procedural rights, the separation authority directed separation under honorable conditions by reason of misconduct due to a pattern of misconduct. You were discharged with a general (GEN), under honorable conditions, characterization of service on 13 May 20 11. At that time, you were assigned an RE-4 (not recommended for reenlistment) reentry code. 
After careful and conscientious consideration ofthe entire record, the Board found the evidence submitted was insufficient to establish the existence of probable material error or injustice. The Board, in its review of your application, carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors and your desire to upgrade your reentry code so you can serve in the military again. The Board also considered your contentions that several unfortunate life events, to include receiving nonjudicial punishment for just being the passenger in a car driven by someone under the influence of alcohol and learning of your high school sweetheart's pregnancy, caused you to "dull the pain" 
by drinking alcohol while restricted to the ship. Further the Board considered your contention that you quit drinking two years ago and are employed as a PGA golf pro. The Board concluded these factors were not sufficient to warrant relief in your case because your assigned reentry code was authorized and appropriately assigned in accordance with established regulations and guidelines at the time of your separation. Accordingly, your application has been denied. 

It is regretted that the circumstances ofyour case are such that favorable action cannot be taken at this time. You are entitled to have the Board reconsider its decision upon the submission of new 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 of an official naval record, the burden is on the applicant to demonstrate the existence of probable material error or injustice. 

Sincerely, 

Executive Director