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

Docket No: 1312-18                                     
Ref: Signature Date

Dear    : 

This is in reference to your application for correction of your naval record pursuant to the provisions of Title 10, United States Code, Section 1552.  After careful and conscientious consideration of the entire record, the Board found 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 for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 17 April 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 and applicable statutes, regulations, and policies. 

You enlisted in the Navy and began a period of active duty on 12 September 1961.  On 2 August 1963, you received non-judicial punishment (NJP) for a 10-day unauthorized absence. On 20 September 1964, you were not recommended for reenlistment due to your failure to  meet standards.  Subsequently, on 1 October 1964, you were discharged with a general (under honorable conditions) characterization of service and transferred to the Naval Reserve.  On 21 September 1967, you were discharged from the Naval Reserve with a general (under honorable conditions) characterization of service by reason of expiration of enlistment/fulfillment of service obligation. 

The Board carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors, such as your desire to upgrade your discharge, and your contentions that your characterization of service disqualifies you from civilian benefits, and that you served honorably.  The Board, however, concluded that these factors were not sufficient to warrant relief because your conduct failed to meet the standards for an honorable characterization of service.  The Board noted that characterization of service is based, in part, on conduct and overall trait averages, which are computed from marks assigned during periodic evaluations.  Your conduct average was 2.92.  An average of 3.0 in conduct was required at the time of your separation for a fully honorable characterization of service. Accordingly, after a thorough review of the facts and circumstances of your case, the Board discerned no probable error or injustice in your discharge that would warrant a change in your characterization of service. 

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 matters.  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, 


6/28/2019