DEPARTMENT 0 THE NAVY
BOARD FOR CORRECTION F NAVAL RECORDS
2NAVY ANNEX
WASHINGTON DC 0370-5100

MEH
Docket No. 1938-06
29 Mar 07

This is in reference to your applicant on for correction of your naval record pursuant to the provisions of 0 Usc 1552.

A three-member panel of the Board for correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 29 March 2007. 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 our 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 CNO memo 7220 N13OD1/Ser 06U0739 of 28 Dec 06, a copy of which is attached.

After careful and conscientious consideration of the entire record, a majority of 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 advisor 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 circumstance 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 also important to keep n mind that a presumption of regularity attaches to all official r cords. 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