# 32 C.F.R. § 724.205 (2026): Authority for review of naval discharges; jurisdictional limitations

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P724_S724_205

## Section

- **Citation:** 32 C.F.R. § 724.205 (2026)
- **Heading:** Authority for review of naval discharges; jurisdictional limitations
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 32 CFR: National Defense / Chapter VI: DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY / Part 724: NAVAL DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD / Subpart B: Authority/Policy for Departmental Discharge Review / § 724.205: § 724.205   Authority for review of naval discharges › jurisdictional limitations.

## Text

(a) The Board shall have no authority to:
(1) Review a discharge or dismissal resulting from a general court-martial;
(2) Alter the judgment of a court-martial, except the discharge or dismissal awarded may be changed for purposes of clemency;
(3) Revoke any discharge or dismissal;
(4) Reinstate a person in the naval service;
(5) Recall a former member to active duty;
(6) Change a reenlistment code;
(7) Make recommendations for reenlistment to permit entry in the naval service or any other branch of the Armed Forces;
(8) Cancel or void enlistment contracts; or
(9) Change the reason for discharge from or to a physical disability
(b) Review of naval discharges shall not be undertaken in instances where the elapsed time between the date of discharge and the date of receipt of application for review exceeds fifteen years.

## Nearby sections

- [32 C.F.R. § 724.201 (2026) § 724.201   Authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P724_S724_201.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 724.202 (2026) § 724.202   Statutory/Directive Authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P724_S724_202.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 724.203 (2026) § 724.203   Broad objectives of naval discharge review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P724_S724_203.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 724.204 (2026) § 724.204   Eligibility for naval discharge review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P724_S724_204.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 724.205 (2026) § 724.205   Authority for review of naval discharges; jurisdictional limitations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P724_S724_205.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 724.206 (2026) § 724.206   Jurisdictional determinations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P724_S724_206.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 724.207 (2026) § 724.207   Disposition of applications for discharge review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P724_S724_207.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 724.208 (2026) § 724.208   Implementation of NDRB decisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P724_S724_208.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 724.209 (2026) § 724.209   Evidence supporting applications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P724_S724_209.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 724.210 (2026) § 724.210   Review action in instances of unavailable records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P724_S724_210.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 724.211 (2026) § 724.211   Regularity of government affairs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P724_S724_211.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 724.212 (2026) § 724.212   Availability of records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P724_S724_212.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 724.213 (2026) § 724.213   Attendance of witnesses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P724_S724_213.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 724.214 (2026) § 724.214   Applicant's expenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P724_S724_214.md)

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