DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS 701 S. COURTHOUSE ROAD, SUITE 1001 ARLINGTON, VA 22204-2490 Docket No: 10003-18 Ref: Signature Date This is in reference to your application of 15 August 2018 for correction of your naval record pursuant to Title 10, United States Code, Section 1552. After careful and conscientious consideration of the entire record, the Board for Correction of Naval Records (Board) found that the evidence submitted was insufficient to establish the existence of probable material error or injustice. Consequently, your application has been denied. 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 three-member panel of the Board, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 29 January 2018. 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. On 18 February 1982, you reenlisted in the Navy after serving over three years of prior honorable service. On 27 May 1982, you were stopped for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol on base. On 30 May 1982, you were counseled concerning the abuse of alcohol. On 16 August 1982, you received non-judicial punishment (NJP) for being absent from your appointed place of duty. On 22 March 1983, you were found guilty of DUI by civilian authorities. On 29 March 1983, you were counseled concerning your poor record as a Marine, deficiencies, and warned that further deficiencies could result in administrative discharge action. On 12 May 1983, you completed a 30 days of alcohol abuse rehabilitation treatment. On 21 July 1983, you received NJP for violating a lawful order, two instances of disobedience, destruction of property and your third DUI. On 28 July 1983, an administrative action was initiated to separate you from the Marine Corps for a pattern of misconduct, commission of a serious offense, and loss of your security clearance. After being afforded your procedural rights, you waived your right to present your case to an administrative discharge board. Your case was forwarded to the separation authority with the recommendation that you receive an other than honorable (OTH) characterization of service. On 22 August 1983, the separation authority directed that you receive an OTH characterization of service due to a pattern of misconduct. On 31 August 1983, you were so discharged. The Board carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors in your case, including your record of service, and desire to have your characterization of service upgraded. The Board also considered your assertions that you were young and afraid, and you began drinking to cope with the fact that your father was sick and you were in . The Board concluded these factors and assertions were not sufficient to warrant recharacterization of your discharge given your misconduct, and the fact that you were warned on more than one occasion of the consequences of further misconduct. 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 the submission of new matters, which will require you to complete and submit a new DD Form 149. New matters are those not previously presented to or 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, 3/2/2020