From:  Chairman, Board for Correction of Naval Records 
To:     Secretary of the Navy 
 
Subj:   REVIEW OF NAVAL RECORD ICO               
 
Ref:   (a) Title 10 U.S.C. §1552 
       (b) MARADMIN 350/17 of 5 Jul 17 
 
Encl:   (1) DD Form 149 w/attachments 
        (2) HQMC memo 5420 MMEA of 20 May 20 
        (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 his naval record be corrected to show Petitioner was eligible for and received a Selective Retention Bonus (SRB) and Early Reenlistment Kicker. 
 
2.  The Board, consisting of , reviewed Petitioner’s allegations of error and injustice on 9 March 2021 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 21 September 2009, Petitioner entered active duty. 
 
     c.  On 9 November 2012, Petitioner reenlisted for 4 years and 11 months with an end of current contract (ECC) of 8 October 2017. 
 
     d.  On 12 January 2017, Petitioner signed an agreement to extend enlistment for 3 months in order to full fill obligated service for unit deployment. 
 
     e.  On 1 March 2017, Petitioner was promoted to Staff Sergeant/E-6. 
 
     f.  On 2 May 2017, Petitioner signed a Reenlistment Extension Lateral Move (RELM) Request (NAVMC 11537) while in PMOS 2847, and was approved by cognizant authority on 17 August 2017.  No SRB or Early Reenlistment Kicker was authorized.  
 
     g.  In accordance with reference (b) [5 July 2017], This bulletin announces the SRB program and the BSSRB program authorized for FY18.  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 2017 are eligible for the FY18 SRB program.  This will include any regular component first term or career Marine with an End of Current Contract (ECC) from 1 October 2017 to 30 September 2018. 
 
Marines in Zones A, B, and C who have submitted for a 48 month reenlistment between 5 July 2017 through 30 September 2017 with a PMOS that is listed in sections 3.l, 3.m, and 3.n, and are subsequently approved, will rate a 10,000.00 Early Reenlistment Kicker in addition to the bonus amount listed in section 3.l, 3.m, and 3.n.  After September 30, 2017, this Early Reenlistment Kicker will expire. 
 
Zone B applies to those active component Marines with 6 to 10 years of active military service.  Marines with exactly 10 years of active service on the date of reenlistment may be paid a Zone B bonus if they have not previously received a Zone B bonus.  Furthermore, a zone “B” SRB for MOS 2862, E-6, which is capped at $13,500 for 48 months of additional obligated service was authorized.  
 
     h.  On 26 July 2017, Petitioner was issued USMC Web Orders with estimated date of departure 15 April 2018, directing permanent change of station duty under instruction (PCS DUINS) for career progression training within 28XX occupational field, PMOS 2862. 
 
     i.  On 22 August 2017, Petitioner’s Careerist Active Duty Reenlistment was submitted.  
 
     j.  On 6 October 2017, Petitioner reenlisted for 4 years.  Furthermore, Petitioner signed an agreement to extend enlistment for 8 months. 
 
     k.  On 2 May 2019, Petitioner graduated from Electronic Maintenance Technician Course.  
 
     l.  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 Petitioner submitted a reenlistment request while in PMOS 2847 and prior to reference (b) being published.  Furthermore, prior to reenlistment, Petitioner received USMC Web Orders to career progression training within 28XX occupational field, PMOS 2862, which was authorized by reference (b) for SRB and Early Reenlistment Kicker at the completion of his training.  
    
RECOMMENDATION 
 
That Petitioner’s naval record be corrected, where appropriate, to show that: 
 
The enlistment/reenlistment document (DD Form 4) executed on 6 October 2017 for a term of 4 years and 1 month, vice 4 years.   
 
Note: This change will entitle the member to a zone “B” SRB for MOS 2862, which is capped at $13,500 for 48 months of additional obligated service.  Remaining obligated service to 8 October 2017 will be deducted from SRB computation.  Furthermore, Petitioner is authorized a $10,000 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.