From:  Chairman, Board for Correction of Naval Records 
To:      Secretary of the Navy 
 
Subj:   REVIEW OF NAVAL RECORD OF FORMER  USN,   XXX-XX-
 
Ref: (a) 10 U.S.C. 1552   
 
Encl: (1) DD Form 149  
      (2) Case summary 
      (3) Naval record (excerpts) 
 
1.  Pursuant to the provisions of reference (a), Subject, hereinafter referred to as Petitioner, filed enclosure (1) with the Board for Correction of Naval Records (Board), requesting that his naval record be corrected to adjust his reenlistment code from RE-4 to RE-2.  Enclosures (1) through (3) apply. 
 
2.  The Board, consisting of  reviewed Petitioner's allegations of error and injustice on 21 April 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 enclosures, relevant portions of his 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.  Although enclosure (1) was not filed in a timely manner, it is in the interest of justice to review the application on its merits.   
 
    c.  Petitioner enlisted in the Navy and began a period of active duty on 9 February 2011.  Petitioner received an evaluation report and counseling record on 26 February 2021 for the following period: 15 August 2011 to 15 August 2012, which reflects he was not recommended for retention.  After Petitioner was diagnosed by a clinical psychologist with adjustment disorder following suicidal ideation, the psychologist recommended administrative discharge, as he was described as “not an impairing disabling mental illness” but “a disorder of character and behavior that will likely repeatedly interfere with successful military service, regardless of capacity.”  On 28 February 2012, Petitioner was discharged with an honorable characterization of service by reason of a condition, not a disability and issued a reentry code of RE-4.   
      
 d.  Petitioner provides a copy of his DD Form 214 with his application.  
 
CONCLUSION 
 
The Board noted Petitioner was not recommended for reenlistment.  Notwithstanding, the Board found Petitioner’s request warrants partial relief.  As a result of the foregoing, the Board recommends adjustment to his reenlistment code from RE-1 to RE-3G, to allow the Petitioner to pursue reenlistment.    
 
In view of the above, the Board directs the following corrective action. 
 
RECOMMENDATION: 
 
That Petitioner’s reenlistment code is corrected to show RE-3G vice RE-4. 
 
Petitioner be issued a Correction to DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 215), to indicate he has a RE-3G reenlistment code. 
 
That a copy of this report 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 6 April 2021. 
 
4.  Pursuant to Section 6(c) of the revised Procedures of the Board for Correction of Naval Records (32 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 723.6(c) 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.  
                                                                                   
4/30/2021
Executive Director