From:  Chairman, Board for Correction of Naval Records 
To:     Secretary of the Navy 
 
Subj:   REVIEW OF NAVAL RECORD ICO    XXX-XX-USMC  
 
Ref:   (a) Title 10 U.S.C. §1552 
       (b) MARADMIN 380/19 dtd 3 Jul 19 
       (c) MARADMIN 519/19 dtd 26 Sep 19 
 
Encl:   (1) DD Form 149 w/attachments 
        (2) HQMC memo 5420 MMEA of 18 Nov 19 
        (3) Subject’s naval record 
 
1.  Pursuant to the provisions of reference (a), Subject, hereinafter referred to as Petitioner, filed enclosure (1) with the Board for Correction of Naval Records (Board), requesting that her naval record be corrected to show Petitioner received a Selective Retention Bonus (SRB) and Early Reenlistment Kicker payment. 
 
2.  The Board, consisting of  reviewed Petitioner’s allegations of error and injustice on 1 December 2020 and, pursuant to its regulations, determined that the corrective action indicated below should be taken on the available evidence of record.  Documentary material considered by the Board consisted of the enclosures, relevant portions of Petitioner’s naval record, and applicable statutes, regulations and policies. 
 
3.  The Board, having reviewed all the facts of record pertaining to Petitioner's allegations of error and injustice, finds as follows:   
 
     a.  Before applying to this Board, Petitioner exhausted all administrative remedies available under existing law and regulations within the Department of the Navy. 
 
     b.  On 24 January 2007, Petitioner entered active duty.  
 
     c.  On 19 October 2015, Petitioner reenlisted for 4 years with an end of current contract (ECC) of 18 October 2019. 
 
     d.  On 1 November 2015, Petitioner was promoted to Staff Sergeant/E-6. 
 
     e.  In accordance with reference (b), this bulletin announces the SRB program and the BSSRB program authorized for FY20.  With the advent of several new SRB programs, Marines are encouraged to thoroughly review the contents of this bulletin.  First term Marines (Zone A) and career Marines (Zone B, C, D and E) who reenlist on or after 5 July 2019 are eligible for the FY20 SRB program.  This will include any regular component first term or career Marine with an End of Current Contract (ECC) from 1 October 2019 to 30 September 2020. 
 
Marines in Zones A, B, and C who submit for a 48 month reenlistment between 5 July 2019 through 30 September 2019 with a PMOS that is listed in section(s) 3.m, 3.n, and 3.o, and are subsequently approved, will rate an 8,000 dollar Early Reenlistment Kicker in addition to the PMOS bonus amount listed in section(s) 3.m, 3.n, and 3.o.  After 30 September 2019, this Early Reenlistment Kicker will expire.     
    
     f.  On 16 August 2019, Petitioner’s careerist active duty reenlistment request was submitted, and HQMC approved the request on 29 August 2019. 
 
     g.  On 11 September 2019, Petitioner reenlisted for 4 years. 
 
     h.  In accordance with reference (c), this bulletin announces a change to reference (A), the SRB program and the BSSRB program authorized for FY20.  FY 20 Marines who hold the PMOSs of 2874 and 2862 or reenlist with 2874 or 2862 as an IMOS will now rate SRB amounts as described below in sections 3.a and 3.b.  A zone “C” SRB for MOS 2862, E6 and above which is capped at $14,000 for 48 months of additional obligated service.  This bulletin cancels on 30 September 2020.   
  
     i.  In correspondence attached as enclosure (2), the office having cognizance over the subject matter addressed in Petitioner’s application has commented to the effect that the request has merit and warrants favorable action. 
 
CONCLUSION  
 
Upon review and consideration of all the evidence of record, and especially in light of the contents of enclosure (2), the Board finds the existence of an injustice warranting the following corrective action.  The Board concluded that at the time Petitioner reenlisted no SRB was available; however, when MARADMIN 519/19 was published, Petitioner became eligible for an SRB and Early Reenlistment Kicker. 
   
RECOMMENDATION 
 
That Petitioner’s naval record be corrected, where appropriate, to show that: 
 
Petitioner’s FY20 SRB program statement of understanding (SOU) was completed and submitted in a timely manner.  
 
Note: this change will entitle the member to a zone “C” SRB for MOS 2862, which is capped at $14,000 for 48 months of additional obligated service.  Remaining obligated service to 18 October 2019 will be deducted from SRB computation.  Furthermore, Petitioner is entitled to a $8,000 Early Reenlistment Kicker.  
A copy of this Report of Proceedings will be filed in Petitioner’s naval record. 
 
4.  It is certified that quorum was present at the Board’s review and deliberations, and that the foregoing is a true and complete record of the Board’s proceedings in the above entitled matter. 
 
5.   Pursuant to the delegation of authority set out in Section 6(e) of the revised Procedures of the Board for Correction of Naval Records (32 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 723.6(e)) and having assured compliance with its provisions, it is hereby announced that the foregoing corrective action, taken under the authority of reference (a), has been approved by the Board on behalf of the Secretary of the Navy. 
 
           
1/17/2021
Deputy Director