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

Docket No: 0197-18   
Ref: Signature date 

Dear :

This is in reference to your application for correction of your naval record pursuant to Title 10, United States Code, Section 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. 

Although your application was not filed in a timely manner, the Board found it in the interest of justice to waive the statute of limitations and consider your application on its merits.  A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 14 February 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, as well as applicable statutes, regulations, and policies. 

You enlisted in the Navy and began a period of active duty on 17 February 2009.  It appears you served without disciplinary incident until completion of your required active service on 16 October 2014.  Upon discharge, you were assigned a RE-4 (not recommended for reenlistment) reentry code. 

The Board carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors and your desire to upgrade your reentry code and discharge information to allow you to apply for Officer Candidate School.  The Board noted the professional growth criteria outlined in Military Personnel Manual (MPN) 1160­030.  Specifically, the Board noted no record indicated you had met the required professional growth criteria of 1) serving as a petty officer, 2) serving in paygrade E-3 having passed the Navy-wide advancement exam, and/or 3) formerly been a petty officer in current enlistment and be currently recommended for advancement to paygrade E-4.  Therefore the Board noted you did not meet the required criteria to be recommended for reenlistment at the time of your completion of required active service.  The Board concluded your contentions were not sufficient to warrant relief in your case because a RE-4 reentry code is authorized when an individual is not recommended for reenlistment.  In the end, the Board concluded you received the correct reentry code. 

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 matters. New matters are those not previously presented to or 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, 


5/23/2019