DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 

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

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DocketNo. 707-18 
APR a9 2018 
From: Chairman, Board for Correction ofNaval Records 
To: Secretary ofthe Navy 

. Subj: REVIEW NAVAL RECORD OF FORMER MEMBER 


Ref: (a) Title 10 U.S.C. §1552 
(b) 10 U.S.C. 654 (Repeal) 
(c) UNSECDEF memo of20 Sep 11 (Correction ofmilitary records following repeal of 
10 u.s.c 654) 
Encl: (1) DD Form 149 with attachments 
(2) Case summary 
(3) Subject's naval record (exceipts) 

1. Pursuant to the provisions ofreference (a), Petitioner, a former enlisted member ofthe Navy, 
filed enclosure (1) with this Board requesting that the narrative reason for separation 
"Homosexuality-Stated he is Homosexual or Bisexual" separation program designator (SPD) 
"HRB," and reenlistment code "RE-4" code be changed per reference (b ). Implicit in this 
request is that change also be made to separation authority "MILPERSMAN 3630400." 
Enclosures (1) through (3) apply. 
2. The Board, consisting of , reviewed Petitioner's 
allegations oferror and injustice on 26 February 2018 and, pursuant to its regulations, 
determined that the corrective action indicated below should be taken on the available evidence 
ofrecord. Documentary material considered by the Board consisted ofyour application, together 
with all material submitted in support thereof, relevant portions ofyour naval record and 
applicable statutes, regulations and policies. · 

3. The Board, having reviewed all the facts ofrecord pertaining to Petitioner's allegations of 
error and injustice, finds as follows: 
a. Before applying to this Board, Petitioner exhausted all administrative remedies available 
under existing law and regulations within the Department ofthe Navy. 
b. Although enclosure (1) was not filed in a timely manner, it is in the interest ofjustice to 
waive the statute limitation and review the application on its merits. 
c. Petitioner reenlisted in the Navy on 24 August 1979. On 21February1984, Petitioner 
underwent a medical evaluation where it was documented that he came to terms with his sexuality. 

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Thereafter four days later on2§ February 1984, he submitted a statement admitting to being 
homosexual. As a result ofthe foregoing, administrative discharge action wa8 initiated. After 
being afforded all procedural rights, it was directed that Petitioner receive an honorable conditions 
discharge by reason ofhomosexuality-stated he is a homosexual or bisexual. On 27 April 1984, 
the Petitioner was so discharged. 

d. Reference ( c) sets forth the Department' ofthe Defense's current policies, standards, and 
procedures for correction ofmilitary'records following the repeal of"Don't Ask, Don't Tell" 
(DADT) (reference (b )). It provides the Board for Correction of Naval Records with guidance 
for granting requests to change the characterization of service to "general" or "honorable," 
narrative reason for discharge to "secretarial authority," SPD code to "JFF," and reentry code to 
"RE-IJ," when the original discharge was (1) based solely on DADT or a similar policy that 
preceded DADT, and (2) there are no aggravating factors in the record, such as misconduct. 
CONCLUSION 

Upon review and consideration ofall the evidence ofrecord, and especially in light of references 

(b) and ( c ), the Board concludes that Petitioner's request warrants relief. In this regard, his 
narrative reason for separation be changed to read "secretarial authority", SPD code be changed 
to "JFF", and reenlistment code be changed to "RE-IJ". Additionally, that the separation 
authority be changed to read "MILPERSMAN 1910-164." The Board noted that normally a DD 
Form 215 would be issued to correct the record. However, issuing a new DD Form 214 will 
allow the Petitioner to obtain various benefits, services, employment, etc., without being subject 
to otherwise invasive questions about personal matters. 
In view ofthe above, the Board directs the following corrective action. 

RECOMMENDATION: 

That Petitioner's naval record be corrected to show that on 27 April 1984, the narrative reason 
for separation be changed to read "secretarial authority'', SPD code be changed to "JFF", and 
reenlistment code be changed to "RE-IJ". Additionally, that the separation authority be changed 
to read "MILPERSMAN 1910-164." 

That Petitioner.be issued a new Certificate ofRelease or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 
214). 

That no further relief be granted. 

That a copy ofthis report ofproceedings be filed in Petitioner's naval record. 

That, upon request, the Department of Veterans Affairs be informed that Petitioner's application 
was received by the Board on 23 January 2018. 

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4. Pursuant to Section 6(c) ofthe revised Procedures ofthe Board for Correction of Naval 
Records (32 Code ofFederal Regulations, Section 723.6(c)), it is certified that a quorum was 
present at the Board's review and deliberations, and that the foregoing is a true and complete 
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5. Pursuant to the delegation of authority set out in Section 6(e) ofthe revised Procedures ofthe 
Board for Correction ofNaval Records (32 Code ofFederal Regulations, Sectiol). 723.6(e)) and 
having assured compliance with its provisions, it is hereby announced that the foregoing 
corrective action, taken under the authority ofreference (a), has been approved by the Board on 
behalf ofthe Secretary ofthe Navy. 
Executive Director 

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