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

DJC
Docket No. 4470-06
24 January 2007

This is in reference to your application for correction of your naval record pursuant to the provisions of 10 Usc 1552.

A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 23 January 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 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 BNP memo 5730 Pers-4011 dtd 27 Dec 06, 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,

ROBERT D. ZSALMAN
Acting Executive Director
Enclosure

                             

	

	DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
			           		        BUREAU OF NAVAL PERSONNEL
	                                                   5720 INTEGRITY DRIVE
                                                                                MILLINGTONTN38055.0000	

		5730
	PERS 4011
	27 Dec 06

MEMORANDUM FOR	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS

Via: Assistant for BCNR Matters (PERS-OOZCB)

Subj:	REQUEST ADVISORY OPINION IN THE CASE OF
	
	Ref:	(a)	BCNR Memo of 7 Nov 06
		(b)	COMNAVRESFOR 041544Z MAR 05 (ALNAVRESFOR 001/05)
	(c)	Phoncon between C~RFC N121C1, and PERS
		4011D18B/ of 22DEC06

End:	(1) BCNR File ICO,

1.	Per reference (a), the following recommendation and comments are forwarded concerning request to determine eligibility for the Navy Reserve Reenlistment/Extension Bonus.

2.	reenlisted on 3 April 2005 for six years to become eligible for a reenlistment bonus totaling $15,000. This bonus entitlement was based upon the member holding the critical NEC HM-8707, and per reference (b) he must be assigned to an HM-8707 billet. After his reenlistment and prior to his assignment to a valid HM-8707 billet, was mobilized in support of the Global War on Terrorism.

3.	Per reference (C)  will be eligible to apply for
and receive the bonus upon demobilization when he is assigned to
a valid NEC HN-8707 billet by Commander, Navy Reserve Forces
Command N12.

4.	Point of contact for this matter is PSC(AW) DSN
882—4515,	commercial (901) 874—4515.

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