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

			BJG
	Docket No: 10174-06
 	14 December2006

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 14 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 report of the Headquarters Marine Corps Performance Evaluation Review Board (PERB), dated 14 November 2006, 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 report of the PERB. 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

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

					IN REPLY REFER TO:
												1610
												MMER/PERB
												Nov 14 2007

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

Subj:	MARINE CORPS PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REVIEW BOARD (PERB) ON  APPLICATION IN THE CASE OF

(a) DD Form 149 of 23 Mar 06
	(b) MCO P1610.7E w/Ch 1-8

1. Per MCO 1610.11C, the Performance Evaluation Review Board, with three members present, met on 1 November 2006 to consider
I petition contained in reference (a) . Removal of the fitness reports for the periods 20030201 to 20030331 (AN) and 20030401 to 20030901 (Cli) was requested. Reference (b) is the performance evaluation directive governing submission of the report.

2. The petitioner contends the reports should be removed because they are erroneous as the reports were completed when he was a corporal.

3. In its proceedings, the PERB concluded that the reports
covering the periods 20030201 to 20030331 (AN) and 20030401 to
20030901 (CH) are administratively correct and procedurally
complete as written and filed. The following is offered as
relevant:

a.	Per paragraph 3001 of reference (b), reporting senior’s are required to submit fitness reports on Marines serving in the grade of sergeant through major general. In this case, the Board found that the petitioner was promoted to the rank of sergeant on 1 February 2003. Upon reporting to his next command, the promotion was determined to be erroneous; however, his new -commanding officer ordered him to continue to wear and perform the duties and responsibilities expected of a sergeant while the matter was investigated. Before a determination could be made, the petitioner met the cutting score for sergeant and officially began receiving pay and allowances for the rank. The Board found no indication that the petitioner served as a corporal

Subj:	MARINE CORPS PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REVIEW BOARD (PERB) ADVISORY OPINION ON BCNR APPLICATION IN THE CASE OF

during the reporting periods. Therefore, the Board found that the reporting senior and reviewing officer properly submitted evaluations documenting the petitioner’s performance as a sergeant.

b.	The Board concluded that the fitness reports are an honest and accurate assessment of the petitioner’s overall performance.

4.	The Board’s opinion, based on deliberation and secret ballot
vote, is that the contested fitness reports covering the periods
20030201 to 20030331 (AN) and 20030401 to 20030901 (CH) should
remain a part of official military record.

5.	The case is forwarded for final action.

Chairperson, Performance Evaluation Review Board

	Personnel Management Division
Manpower and Reserve Affairs
Department
By direction of the Commandant
of the Marine Corps