DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS 
701 S. COURTHOUSE ROAD, SUITE  1001
ARLINGTON,  VA  22204-2490

Docket No. 11080-18 
Ref:  Signature Date

Dear	,

This is in reference to your application for correction of your naval record pursuant to the 
provisions of Title 10 United States Code §1552. After careful and conscientious consideration 
of the entire record, the Board found the evidence submitted was insufficient to establish the 
existence of probable material error or injustice. Consequently, your application has been 
denied.

A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, 
considered your application on 29 March 2019.  The names and votes of the members of the 
panel will be furnished upon request. 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, relevant portions of your naval record and 
applicable statutes, regulations and policies. In addition, the Board considered the advisory 
opinion contained in Office of the Chief of Naval Operations memo 7220 Ser N130/19U0211 of 
31 January 2019; a copy of which was previously provided to you for comment. A copy of this 
advisory opinion is again enclosed.

You requested to dis-enroll from the Blended Retirement System (BRS). The Board, in its 
review of your entire record and application, carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors, 
to include your assertions. Nevertheless, the Board concluded Navy BRS policies were 
promulgated on several occasions prior to your 27 February 2018 BRS opt-in election date.
Specifically, the various Navy Administrative messages and Military Personnel Manual Article 
1810-081 outlined the training, eligibility and processing requirements for the BRS. Moreover, 
the aforementioned policies indicated the importance of making an informed decision when 
opting into the BRS because the decision was irrevocable. Finally, in order to successfully opt- 
in you were required to make 4 different selections. In this connection, the Board substantially 
concurred with the comments contained in the advisory opinion.

It is regretted that the circumstances of your case are such that favorable action cannot be taken 
at this time. You are entitled to have the Board reconsider its decision upon the submission of 
new and material evidence. New evidence is evidence 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,


4/8/2019


Executive Director