DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS
2 NAVY ANNEX
WASHINGTON DC 20370~5 100

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Docket No. 05938-05
11 December 2006

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

You requested in effect, that the fitness report for 16 September 2002 to 15 April 2003 be removed; that the enlisted performance evaluation reports for 16 April to 15 November 2003, 16 November 2003 to 24 February 2004 and 25 February to 15 November
2004 be removed; that you be advanced to pay grade E-7 effective
16 April2003; that the service record page 13 (“Administrative Remarks”) entry dated 15 April 2003 reflecting the withdrawal of your recommendation for advancement to pay grade E-7 be removed; and that your DD Form 214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”) be amended to show your pay grade as E-7, vice E-6, and your reenlistment code as RE-i (recommended for reenlistment), vice RE-4 (not recommended)

A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on7 December 2006. 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 opinions furnished by the Navy Personnel Command dated 24 April 2006 with enclosure and 2 Nay, 24 August, and 28 September
2006, copies of which are attached. The Board also considered your letter dated 30 November 2006 with attachments.

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 opinions. 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,

W.	DEAN PFEIFFER
	Executive Director

Enclosures

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DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
NAVY PERSONNEL COMMAND
5720 INTEGRITY DRIVE
						MILLINGTON TN 38055-0000

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											POOJ1/059
											24 Apr 2006

From:	Office of Legal Counsel (Pers-OOJl)
To:	Executive Director, Board for Correction for Naval Records
Via:	Assistant for BCNR Matters, Pers-31C

Subj:	REQUEST FOR COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS IN CASE OF

End:	(1) BCNR File with cover memo dtd 3 Apr 2006
(2)	NPC (Pers-00J) memo dtd 4 May 04

1.	This responds to your request (enclosure (1)) for comments and recommendation on subject Board for Correction of Naval Records (BCNR) petition. is have reviewed enclosure (1) and recommend applicant’s petition be denied. The bases for this recommendation are set forth below.

2.	Applicant avers procedural and substantive defects but does not offer adequate proof of such a nature to rebut presumption of regularity in Naval personnel records and prompt correction. Applicant concedes “punitive letter of reprimand” was withdrawn when applicant’s counsel pointed out that such a letter must be the product of a court-martial or Captain’s Mast. Applicant does not articulate why this corrective action did not rectify defect.

3.	Applicant did file complaint under Article 138 that was reviewed by this office concerning reinstatement of his advancement to E-7. Enclosure (2) -

4.	Please call me at DSN 882-3163 or (901) 874—3163 if you have any questions.

Assistant Legal Counsel