From: ET3 Randi K. Reed, USN

11 July 13

To: Commanding Officer, USS Nimitz (CVN 68)

Subj: WRITTEN MATTERS REGARDING THE UPCOMING NON-JUDICIAL PUNISHMENT

OF ET3 RANDI K. REED, USN

1. I know that I do not really have the right to ask this of you, but I respectfully request that I not be put on restriction as a form of punishment. I know that my actions are cause for punishment, and am willing to accept those consequences, but I truly fear going back on restriction. During my time on restriction previously I was severely depressed and had daily thoughts of suicide. I honestly cannot explain why I felt that way since I do not completely understand it myself.

2. After I got off restriction I was much better and more able to handle the stress. Even though I had a short time on restriction and could not think of any logical reason why I felt as I did, I could not change the fact that I felt suicidal. I am afraid of going back on restriction and having to face the same thoughts and difficulties.

3. During my last time on restriction, I eventually sought help from the psych officer and the chaplain. They tried to help me overcome my suicidal thoughts. They both were extremely helpful, but the thoughts of suicide did not go away until I got off restriction. Not knowing exactly why I was so depressed makes it harder to fight against and overcome such thoughts. I have thought long and hard about the why’s and cannot come up with a real and complete answer.

4. I understand that I will be punished for my actions, and I have come to accept that I deserve those punishments. I just ask that you consider not putting me on restriction as one of my punishment.

Very Respectfully,

R. K. REED

ET3, USN

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