DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
				BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS
 					   2 NAVY ANNEX
	                                                      WASHINGTON DC 20370-5100
										JLP: ddj
										Docket No: 2625-03
										26 August 2003

This is in reference to your provisions of title 10 of the application for correction of your naval record pursuant to the United States Code, section 1552.

A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 26 August 2003. Your allegations of error and injustice were reviewed in accordance with administrative regulations and procedures applicable to the proceedings of this Board. Documentary material considered by the Board consisted of your application, together with all material submitted in support thereof, your naval record and applicable statutes, regulations and policies. In addition, the Board considered the advisory opinion furnished by Commander, Naval Resreve Force memorandum 1000 Ser Ni 1/114 of 7 July 2003, a copy of which is attached.

After careful and conscientious consideration of the entire record, the Board found that the evidence submitted was insufficient to establish the existence of probable material error or injustice. In this connection, the Board substantially concurred with the comments contained in the advisory opinion. Accordingly, your application has been denied. The names and votes of the members of the panel will be furnished upon request.

It is regretted that the circumstances of your case are such that favorable action cannot be taken. You are entitled to have the Board reconsider its decision upon submission of new and material evidence or other matter not previously considered by the Board. In this regard, it is important to keep in mind that a presumption of regularity attaches to all official records. Consequently, when applying for a correction of an official naval record, the burden is on the applicant to demonstrate the existence of probable material error or injustice.

Sincerely,

Enclosure
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
COMMANDER NAVAL RESERVE FORCE
4400 DAUPHINE STREET
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA 70146-5046

IN REPLY REFER TO:
Ser N11/114
JUL 2003
From:	Commander, Naval Reserve Force
To:	Commander, Navy Personnel Command (Pers-8l2)

Subj:	REQUEST ADVANCEMNT TO E-5 ICO

Ref:	(a) COMNAVRESCRUITCOMINST 1133. 1E

1.	Forwarded, recommending disapproval. Per reference a, members with excessive breaks in service do not qualify for assessment into the Naval Reserve at higher paygrades.

2.	Point of contact is HTCS(SW) at commercial	or DSN 678-5308.

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