From: Chairman, Board for Correction of Naval Records To: Secretary of the Navy Subj: REVIEW OF NAVAL RECORD OF Ref: (a) 10 U.S.C. §1552 Encl: (1) DD Form 149 with attachments (2) Non-judicial Punishment (NJP) of 18 Nov 74 (3) Medical Diagnosis of 29 Jan 75 (4) Statement of Awareness of 10 Feb 75 (5) CO Recommendation of 13 Feb 75 (6) Separation Authority Decision of 28 Feb 75 (7) Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) (8) Record of Discharge, Release from Active Duty 1. Pursuant to the provisions of reference (a), Petitioner, a former enlisted member of the Navy, filed enclosure (1) with the Board for Correction of Naval Records requesting that her Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) be corrected. Specifically, she requests a change to her narrative reason for separation, a change of the reentry code (RE) from “RE-4 to RE-1,” correction to the DD Form 214 to reflect paygrade E-4, and the addition of certificates of achievement received to block 26 of the DD Form 214. 2. The Board, consisting of , , and reviewed Petitioner's allegations of error and injustice on 19 August 2020, and, pursuant to its regulations, determined that the partial corrective action indicated below should be taken on the available evidence of record. Documentary material considered by the Board consisted of the enclosures, naval records, and 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. Although enclosure (1) was not filed in a timely manner, it is in the interest of justice to waive the statute of limitations and review the application on its merits. c. Petitioner enlisted in the Navy and began a period of active duty on 29 March 1973. d. On 18 November 1974, Petitioner received non-judicial punishment for an unauthorized absence. See enclosure (2). e. On 29 January 1975, Petitioner was diagnosed by a Navy psychiatrist with “hysterical personality with some dependent features.” The psychiatrist recommended that administrative separation may be considered due to Petitioner not performing adequately by virtue of a personality disorder. As a result, Petitioner was notified that her commanding officer (CO) was considering her for administrative separation. Petitioner understood this recommendation and desired not to make a statement. See enclosures (3) and (4). f. On 13 February 1975, the CO forwarded Petitioner’s package to the Chief of Naval Personnel (CNP), recommending administrative separation. In the recommendation, the CO commented that based on Petitioner’s recent trend in professional performance and military behavior, and her hysterical personality, it was felt the best interest of the Navy and Petitioner would be served by discharge. On 28 February 1975, CNP approved the CO’s recommendation and directed administrative discharge. See enclosures (5) and (6). g. On 14 March 1975, Petitioner was discharged. At the time of discharge, Petitioner was issued a DD Form 214 with a character of service “Honorable,” separation authority “BUPERSMAN 3420180.1D,” separation code “GMB,” reenlistment code “RE-4,” and narrative reason for separation “Character and Behavior Disorders.” See enclosures (7) and (8). CONCLUSION: Upon review and consideration of all the evidence of record, the Board concludes Petitioner’s request warrants partial relief. The Board carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors, including Petitioner’s submission of supporting documentation. The Board also considered Petitioner’s contention that her achievement citations and certifications were never added, and her rank should have been E-4. In regard to Petitioner’s request to change the narrative reason for separation, the Board determined that the record shall be changed to reflect a less stigmatizing reason for separation. The Board concludes Petitioner’s narrative reason for separation shall be changed to “Secretarial Authority.” In regard to Petitioner’s request to change the reentry code, the Board concluded the RE-4 code was appropriate given Petitioner’s reason for separation. An RE-4 code is authorized when a Sailor is discharged and not recommended for retention. In regard to Petitioner’s request for the DD Form 214 to reflect the paygrade of E-4, the Board noted Petitioner did exceed the minimum required final multiple score to be advanced to the paygrade of E-4, however, Petitioner was administratively discharged prior to the date of advancement. In view of the foregoing, the Board finds the existence of an injustice warranting the following corrective action. RECOMMENDATION: The Board directs the following corrective action. That Petitioner be issued a new DD Form 214 to indicate that on 14 March 1975, Petitioner’s narrative reason for separation was “Secretarial Authority.” No further changes be made to Petitioner’s record. That a copy of this Record of Proceedings 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 9 April 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 reference (a), has been approved by the Board on behalf of the Secretary of the Navy.