DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS 
701 S. COURTHOUSE ROAD, SUITE 1001 
ARLINGTON, VA 22204-2490
                                                        
Docket No: 11731-19                                                         
Ref: Signature Date 

This is in reference to your application of 10 December 2019 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. 

A three-member panel of the Board, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 24 February 2020.  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 Marine Corps and began a period of active duty on 5 August 2019.  On 9 August 2019, you made a suicidal ideation to your drill instructor and were referred to medical.  Subsequently, you were diagnosed with an adjustment disorder that caused your inability to tolerate the emotional demands and adapt to recruit training.  Because you had no prior history of psychological issues, diagnosis, or therapy, it was determined that there was no fraud regarding your enlistment.  On 13 August 2019, administrative action to separate you from the naval service was initiated, and, on 21 August 2019, you were discharged with an uncharacterized characterization of service, separation code “JGA1,” reentry code “RE-3F,” and narrative reason for separation “entry-level performance and conduct.” 

You request that the Board change Marine Corps Recruit Depot Form 1900/17 that details your diagnosis and recommendation for separation.  You assert the inclusion of your suicidal ideation will affect your potential to achieve your lifelong dream of joining a police department.  You contend that you were not actually suicidal, and you used the phrase because you were under stress and wanted to leave recruit training.  The Board found no error in the records.  The Board noted that your DD Form 214 does not indicate suicidal ideation.  Your narrative reason for separation is entry-level performance and conduct, and your separation code indicates involuntary discharge, unqualified due to inability, lack of effort, failure to adapt, or a minor disciplinary offense in the first 180 days of continuous active duty. 

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, 

3/23/2020