DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS
					    2 NAVY ANNEX
                                                                             WASHINGTON DC 20370-5100	

	LCC:lc
	Docket No: 7000-03
	11 May 2004

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

A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records s, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 11 May 2004. 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 NPC memorandum 1430 Ser 481 1A1/180, 13 April 2004, a copy of which is attached.

After careful and conscientious consideration of the entire record, t e Board found that the evidence submitted was insufficient to establish the existence of pro able material error or injustice. In this connection, the Board substantially concurred wit 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. I 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.

Sincere1y,

W. DEAN PFEIFFER
Executive Director

Enclosure
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
NAVY PERSONNEL COMMAND
5720 INTEORITY DRIVE
	MILLINGTON 35055-0000	

		            				1430
		Ser 4811A1/180
13 Apr 04

MEMORANDUM FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BOARD FOR CO RECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS (BCNR)

Via:	Assistant for BCNR Matters (PERS-OOXCB)

Subj:	COMMENT S AND RECOMMENDATIONS IN THE CASE OF

Ref:	(a) BUPERSINST l430.16E

End:	(1) BCNR file #07000-04

1.	Based on policy and guidelines established n reference (a), enclosure (1) is returned, recommending disapproval val.

2.	A review of   record shows he competed for advancement in rate to EM2, however he did not attain a passing score to be advanced. Unfortunately, an approval recommendation cannot be rendered regarding this petition.

By direction