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

			MEH
										Docket No. 10732-06 
										26 Jun 07

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 26 June 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 a recommendation made by the Navy Personnel command that your reasons for waiving the debt were not compelling in light of your record.

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 found that you voluntarily resigned with the knowledge that your time already spent in service was not sufficient in length to fully repay your obligation for advanced education at the Naval Academy. The Board noted that your performance and conduct while on active duty did not measure up to the high standards expected of the officer corps as evidenced by your fitness reports and your non-judicial punishment. The Board found that your service to the National Guard, the Boy Scouts and your church are commendable, but that such service does not change the fact that your active service in the Navy did not fully repay your obligation for advanced education. 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 also important to keep in mind that a presumption of regularity attaches to all official records.

Docket No. 10732-06

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

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