From:  Chairman, Board for Correction of Naval Records 
To:    Secretary of the Navy 
 
Subj:    
  
Ref:    (a) 10 U.S.C. § 1552 
 
Encl:   (1)  DD Form 149 
        (2)  Subject’s naval record (excerpts) 
 
1.  Pursuant to the provisions of the reference, Petitioner, filed enclosure (1) with this Board requesting that his discharge characterization be upgraded to “Honorable” and the narrative reason be changed to “Secretarial Authority.”  He alleges he was harassed and administratively separated for being  
 
2.  The Board, consisting of , reviewed Petitioner’s allegations of error and injustice on 12 November 2019, and pursuant to its regulations, determined that the corrective action indicated below should be taken on the available evidence of record.  Documentary material considered by the Board consisted of the enclosures, relevant portions of his naval records, applicable statutes, regulations and policies. 
 
3.  The Board, having reviewed all the facts of record 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 of the Navy. 
 
      b.  Petitioner enlisted in the Navy and began a period of active service on 15 November 1968.  On 22 October 1969, nonjudicial punishment (NJP) was imposed on the petitioner for Disrespect to a 1st Class Petty Officer,  Direct Disobedience of a Lawful Order, and Disrespect to a 2nd Class Petty Officer.  He was recommended for discharge due to admission of .  On 14 January 1970, his commanding officer notified him that he was being administrative separated from the Navy.  He elected not to consult with counsel or submit a written statement.  On 6 February 1970, the Chief of Naval Personnel directed that Petitioner be discharged with an other than honorable (OTH) characterization of service.  He was discharged on 12 February 1970. 
 
CONCLUSION 
 
Upon review and consideration of all the evidence of record, the Board concludes that Petitioner’s request warrants relief.  Additionally, the Board reviewed his application under the guidance provided in the reference.  Specifically, the Board considered whether his application was the type that was intended to be covered by these policies. 
 
The Board’s decision is based on Petitioner’s contention that he was harassed and administratively separated solely because of his. 
 
RECOMMENDATION 
 
In view of the foregoing, the Board finds the existence of an injustice warranting the following partial corrective action. 
 
Petitioner’s naval record be corrected to show that he was discharged with a “General (under honorable conditions)” characterization of service on 12 February 1970. 
 
The narrative reason should be changed to Secretarial Authority and the discharge code to JFF. 
 
Petitioner be issued a DD Form 215, Correction to DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. 
 
A copy of this Report of Proceedings be filed in Petitioner’s naval record. 
 
No further relief be granted. 
 
Upon request, the Department of Veterans Affairs be informed that Petitioner’s application was received by the Board on 28 February 2019. 
 
4.  It is certified that a quorum was present at the Board’s review and deliberations, and that the foregoing is a true and complete record of the Board’s proceedings in the above entitled matter. 
 
5.  Pursuant to the delegation of authority set out in Section 6(e) of the revised Procedures of the Board for Correction of Naval Records (32 Code of Federal Regulation, Section 723.6(e)) and having assured compliance with its provisions, it is hereby announced that the foregoing corrective action, taken under the authority of the reference, has been approved by the Board on behalf of the Secretary of the Navy.