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

Docket No: 1573-21 
Ref: Signature Date
 
From: Chairman, Board for Correction of Naval Records 
To: Secretary of the Navy 

Subj: REVIEW OF NAVAL RECORD OF FORMER 

Ref: (a) 10 U.S.C. §1552 
Encl: (1) DD Form 149 

1. Pursuant to the provisions of the reference, Subject, hereinafter referred to as Petitioner, filed enclosure (1) with the Board for Correction of Naval Records (Board), requesting a correction to his social security number listed on his DD Form 214, block 3. 

2. The Board, consisting of               , reviewed Petitioner's allegations of error and injustice on 16 January 2021, 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 enclosure, relevant portions of the Petitioner’s 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. Petitioner enlisted in the Navy Reserve on 22 December 1977, and began a period of active duty on 23 January 1978. On 20 March 1978, Petitioner revealed his fraudulent enlistment during an interview with the command’s legal investigator. On 20 March 1978, Petitioner received a suspect’s acknowledgement and waiver of rights, at which point, he decided to submit a sworn statement. 

On 27 March 1978, Petitioner’s commanding officer (CO) submitted a recommendation waiver and disposition to the Chief of Naval Personnel (CNP) recommending retention in military service. On 28 March 1978, Petitioner was disqualified from assignment to dutyby reason of failure to meet enlistment criteria. On 20 April 1978, Petitioner received a warn and retain letter from CNP ordering retention in serve and warned that further misconduct may result in administrative separation. On 31 December 1980, Petitioner received a performance evaluation report indicating extremely reliable performance. On 18 December 1981, Petitioner received a commendation letter from the Commander of Naval Surface Forces for professional archievements in the superior performance of his duties. On 31 December 1981, Petitioner received a performance evaluation report indicating his selection as  Sailor of the Quarter for January-March 1981. On 31 December 1982, Petitioner received a performance evaluation report in which he is recognized with two CO’s letters of appreciation for his contributions while assigned to “T” division. 

On 1 January 1983, Petitioner received a performance evaluation report recommending him for further advancement and retention. On 22 January 1984, Petitioner was recommended for immediate reenlistment, at which point, he decided not to reenlist. On the same date, Petitioner was discharged.

c. Petitioner asserts that his DD Form 214 does not indicates his honorable discharge characterization of service, narrative reason for separation, and the reenlistment code. Petitioner beleieves that the DD Form 214 from that period did not reflect the type of discharge he received. 

CONCLUSION 

Upon review and consideration of all the evidence of record, the Board finds the existence of an error warranting relief. 

RECOMMENDATION 

In view of the above, the Board directs the following corrective action: 

That Petitioner be issued a new Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) indicating characterization of service to “honorable,” narrative reason for separation to “expiration of enlistment,” and “RE-1A” reenlistment code. 

That no further action be granted. A copy of this report of proceedings be filed in Petitioner’s naval record. 

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. 


5/4/2021