DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS 
701 S. COURTHOUSE ROAD, SUITE 1001 
ARLINGTON, VA 22204-2490 
Docket No: 4907-17 
OCT 17 2017 

Dear

This is in reference to your application for correction of your naval record pursuant to the provisions of title 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 of limitations and consider your application on its merits. A three­member panel of the B~ard for Correction ofNaval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 17 July 2017. The names and votes of the 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 of this Board. Documentary material considered by the Board consisted of your application, together with all material submitted in support thereof, relevant portions of your naval record and applicable statutes, regulations and policies. 
You began a period of active duty in the Navy on 9 July 2008. Your evaluations reflect that you were a highly knowledgeable Seabee and that you were a motivated Sailor with "Early Promote" markings on your 2012 and 2013 evaluations. On 4 May 2012, you received a vehicle citation in Gulfport, Mississippi for driving under the influence. On 4 August 2012, you were again stopped by authorities on suspicion ofcareless driving; you refused a breathalyzer. Your license was subsequently suspended from September 2012 to December 2012. In November 2012, you completed intensive outpatient treatment at SARP Pensacola, Level II, and you continued to be enrolled in an aftercare program. On 23 July 2013, you received nonjudicial punishment (NJP) for disorderly conduct and drunkenness. On 19 August 2013, you were discharged from the Navy with an honorable characterization of service on the basis of Alcohol Rehabilitation Failure, and received a reentry (RE) code of RE-4. 

The Board considered your request for a change to your RE-4 code on the basis that you were unable to complete Level II Treatment because you were deployed to Afghanistan from November 2012 through April 2013. When making its determination, the Board received your record and noted that your service record states you were completed outpatient treatment (Level 11) in November 2012, prior to your deployment. 
 
After careful and conscientious consideration of the entire record, the Board found the evidence submitted was insufficient to establish the existence ofprobable material or injustice. The Board carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors, such as your desire to change your reenlistment code for purposes or reenlistment. The Board noted that you returned from deployment in April 2013 and had an alcohol incident in June 2013. The Board found that you were properly processed for administrative separation on the basis of having an alcohol incident after completion of Level II Treatment and that the RE-4 was properly given due to Alcohol Rehabilitation Failure. Accordingly, your application has been denied. 

It is regretted that the circumstances of your 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. ln 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 of probable material error or injustice. 

Sincerely, 

Executive Director