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 relevant portions of your naval record and your application, 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.     
 
A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 7 July 2020.  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 Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps memorandum 1070 G-1 of 28 May 2020; a copy of which was previously provided to you for comment. 
 
On 22 October 2004, you enlisted for 8 years in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve.  On 5 January 2005, you entered active duty.  Furthermore, you completed a Statement of Understanding under the National Call to Service (NCS) confirming that you may select only one NCS monetary incentive $5,000 bonus, $10,000 Loan Repayment or 12/36-month Education Allowance.  Finally, you signed the Education Incentive option (NCS 36-month education benefits), which was certified by the MEPS liaison.  On 28 April 2005,   notified your parents that Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps had directed a change to your incentive option to that of the Student Loan Repayment Program.  On 20 May 2005, you signed the National Call to Service $10,000 Student Loan Repayment incentive option, which was not certified by the MEPS liaison.  On 6 February 2007, you were released from active duty and transferred to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve.  
 
You requested a National Call to Service sign on bonus; the Board, in its review of your entire record and application, carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors, to include your assertions.  However, the Board concluded that you signed the Education Incentive option (NCS 36-month education benefits), and in accordance with MARADMIN 436/03 (National Call to Service), selection of incentives is irrevocable.  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.  You are entitled to have the Board reconsider its decision upon 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.    
 
      Sincerely,