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

SMW
Docket No: 7806-06
11 January 2007

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.

A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 10 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 Headquarters Marine Corps, 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 regard, 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. ~SALMAN
Acting Executive Director

Enclosure
(1)	Advisory Opinion

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

AEG:jdh
Docket No. 07806-06
7 September 2006

Reference is made to your Application for Correction of- Naval Records (DD Form 149).

The records in your case were referred to the appropriate office for advisory opinion. The opinion has been received and is enclosed for your information. The opinions are advisory only and not binding upon the Board or the Secretary of the Navy.

If YOU wish to submit any further statement or additional documentary material in support of your application, you should do so within 30 days. Unless you request an extension of time within the 30—day period, your case will be decided on the evidence of record as soon as a crowded docket will permit.

Sincerely,

ALAN E. GOLDSMITH
Head, Discharge Section

Enclosure

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
3280 RUSSELL ROAD
QUANTICO. VIRGINIA 22134-5103

MEMORANDRUM FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS

Subj:	BCNR APPLICATION IN THE CASE OF SUBJ: RECODE

End:	(1) NAVMC 118(11)
(2) NAVI4C 118(11)a
                (3)	 NAVMC, 11) of 18 Oct 01
                (4) DD Form 149 of 26 Jul 06

1.	 service record has been reviewed and it has been determined that at the time of separation he was assigned a reenlistment code of RE-4, which means that he was not recommended for reenlistment. The reenlistment code was correctly assigned and was based on his overall record.

2.	was honorably discharged on November 2, 2001 by each of completion of required active service. A review of his service record indicates that he was counseled concerning not been. recommended for promotion; inability to pass the PFT; lack of leadership; lack of proficiency in accomplishing assigned duties; financial instability; and not being recommended for reenlistment. Enclosures (1) through (3) pertain.

3.	After a review of all relevant information, this headquarters concurs in the professional evaluation of qualifications for reenlistment at the time of separation. Once a code is correctly assigned it is not routinely changed or upgraded as a result of events that occur after separation or based merely on the passage of time.
	4.      Enclosure (4) is returned for final action.

Head, Performance valuation
	Review Branch
	Personnel Management Division
By direction of the Commandant
of the Marine Corps