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

Docket No: 6580-18 
Date: Ref Signature 
 
Dear  
 
This is in reference to your application for correction of your deceased husband’s naval record pursuant to Title 10, United States Code, Section 1552.  After careful and conscientious consideration of the entire record, the Board for Correction of Naval Records (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, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 8 August 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. 
 
On 17 January 1961, your husband completed an enlistment contract and began inactive duty in the Navy Reserves.  On 1 April 1961, your husband reported on active duty until his completion of recruit training on 4 June 1961, at which point he was released from active duty.  On 16 January 1969, your husband was honorably discharged from the Naval Reserves (inactive). 
 
The Board carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors, such as your request for your husband to be issued a DD Form 214, and contention he completed 91 days of active duty training, which is the minimum time necessary to be issued a DD Form 214.  Additionally, you provide evidence from your husband’s naval record to support your contention.  The Board noted the evidence provided is an incomplete entry (missing signature and organization) in his record of service and therefore considered erroneous.  A page 13 entry in your husband’s record clearly reflects his release from active duty for training on 4 June 1961, totaling 61 days of active service.  The Board in its review discerned no material error or injustice in your husbands discharge, and determined the issuance of a DD Form 214 is not required. 
 
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 the submission of new matters, which will require you to complete and submit a new DD Form 149.  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.