DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS 701 S. COURTHOUSE ROAD, SUITE 1001 ARLINGTON, VA 22204-2490 Docket No: 6338-19 Ref: Signature Date From: Chairman, Board for Correction of Naval Records To: Secretary of the Navy Ref: (a) 10 U.S.C. § 1552 Encl: (1) DD Form 149 w/ attachments 1. Pursuant to the reference, Petitioner, a former enlisted Marine, filed the enclosure with the Board for Correction of Naval Records (Board) requesting correction of his reentry code from RE-3P to RE-1A on his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214). 2. The Board, consisting of , reviewed Petitioner’s allegations of error and injustice on 19 March 2020, and, pursuant to its regulations, determined 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 naval service 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. Petitioner enlisted in the Marine Corps and began a period of active duty on 24 October 2016. In May 2018, Petitioner sought medical services for suicidal ideations; he was not hospitalized but was given 30 days of light duty. On 24 September 2018, Petitioner was evaluated by a mental health provider after reporting mood symptoms secondary to relationship issues with his spouse. He met the diagnostic criteria for adjustment disorder with depressed mood and personality disorder. His record is incomplete in that it does not contain Petitioner’s administrative separation notification but, based on its reference in subsequent administrative documentation, it appears Petitioner waived his procedural rights. After waiving his rights, Petitioner’s Commanding Officer (CO) recommended discharge with a general, under honorable conditions (GEN), characterization of service by reason of condition not a disability. After the staff judge advocate deemed the discharge sufficient in law and fact, the discharge authority directed Petitioner be discharged with a GEN Characterization of service. On 20 November 2018, Petitioner received a GEN characterization of service by reason of condition, not a disability and was assigned a RE-3P (failure to meet physical/medical standards) reentry code. At the time of his discharge, his average marks for the enlistment were 4.2/4.2. c. Petitioner contends he was separated for what was “perceived as a medical issue” but he no longer has the medical condition. He further explains that at the time of his diagnosis, his wife had suffered a miscarriage, and they were seeking counseling to deal with the traumatic event. Petitioner provided a letter from a licensed clinical psychologist that met with him on 7 February 2019 which he contends confirms his emotional episode was “due to situational factors.” The letterfurther states “his emotional distress resolved in a relatively short period of time.” CONCLUSION: Upon review and consideration of the evidence of record, the Board determined Petitioner’s request warrants partial relief. The Board noted Petitioner’s service record warrants an honorable characterization of service based on the absence of misconduct or counseling and the 4.2/4.2 pro/con marks. The Board carefully reviewed Petitioner’s request to change his RE-3P reentry code to a RE-1A reentry code but determined he was assigned the authorized code based on the circumstances, and there was insufficient evidence of an error or injustice in the assignment. The RE-3P reentry code may not prohibit reenlistment, but requires a waiver be obtained. Recruiting personnel are responsible for determining whether Petitioner meets the standards for reenlistment and whether or not a request for a waiver of the reentry code is feasible. In the end, the Board concluded Petitioner received the correct reentry code. RECOMMENDATION: In view of the above, the Board directs the following corrective action: Petitioner be issued a Correction to DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 215), to indicate his characterization of service as “honorable.” No further changes be made to Petitioner’s record. A copy of this report of proceedings be filed in Petitioner’s naval record. Upon request, the VA beinformed that Petitioner’s application was received by the Board on 24 June 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 Regulations, 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.