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

Docket No: 10062-18 
Ref: Signature date 

This letter is in reference to your application 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 20 November 2019.  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, as well as applicable statutes, regulations, and policies.
 
Regarding your request for a personal appearance, the Board determined that a personal appearance with or without counsel will not materially add to their understanding of the issues involved.  Therefore, the Board determined that a personal appearance was not necessary and considered your case based on the evidence of record. 

You enlisted in the Navy and began a period of active service on 23 July 1983.  On 24 February 1986, you were formally counseled regarding your responsibilities as squadron postal clerk and informed of “the serious ramifications resulting from the forgery of Department of Defense documents.” On 13 June 1986, you were formally counseled for your performance regarding your “poor attitude and personal conflicts with peers effecting performance and attention to duty.  Lack of initiative and inadequate development of professional knowledge.”  On 23 July 1986, you were formally counseled regarding your “immature attitude, failure to accept responsibility for own actions, poor judgement, failure to fulfill acknowledged obligations.” On 24 July 1986, you received nonjudicial punishment (NJP) for failing to go at your prescribed time to phone watch.  On 15 October 1986, you signed and acknowledged a separation/enlistment voucher (NAVMC 11060) which reflects the authority for your separation action-MARCORSEP par 6408 (pregnancy).  On 30 October 1986, you were honorably discharged by reason of pregnancy. 

The Board carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors in your case, including your desire to change your separation reason to hardship, and to adjust your date of your separation.  The Board noted you provided no evidence to support adjustment to your date of separation.  Further, the Board noted your naval record supports the separation reason issued to you.  Accordingly, the Board in its review discerned no probable material error or injustice in your discharge, and determined you were issued the appropriate reason for separation. 

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, 


12/23/2019