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 380/19 of 3 Jul 19 
 
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 Squad Leader OpFor Kicker vice an Early Reenlistment Kicker.  
 
2.  The Board, consisting of , reviewed Petitioner’s allegations of error and injustice on 30 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 March 2016, Petitioner entered active duty for 4 years with an End of Current Contract (ECC) of 20 March 2020.  Furthermore, Petitioner extended for 2 months with an End of Active Service (EAS) of 20 May 2020. 
 
     c.  On 26 August 2016, Petitioner arrived to  for duty. 
 
     d.  On 1 June 2019, Petitioner was promoted to Corporal/E-4. 
 
     e.  In accordance with reference (b) [2 July 2019], 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 Jul 19 through 30 Sep 19 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. 
 
FTAP 0311 Corporals and Sergeants (at the time of submission) who are currently assigned to one of the below MCCs who reenlist for 48 months, and agree to remain in a specified MCC for the first 36 months (following the end of their current contract), will rate a 20,000 dollar OpFor kicker at time of reenlistment execution in addition to the PMOS bonus amount listed in section 3.m.  A draw case code will accompany the reenlistment making Marines who accept the terms of the contract ineligible for HSST screening during the first 36 months of the contract.  Marines who accept the Squad Leader OpFor Kicker are subject to the terms of bonus recoupment as outlined in section 2.j.  MCC designations are based on the needs of the Marine Corps.  Marines reenlisting with the 0351 PMOS are eligible for the 0311 SRB bonus as well as the Squad Leader OpFor Kicker bonus.  MCCs Authorized for the Squad Leader OpFor Kicker: “…V21, V22…”. 
 
     f.  On 18 September 2019, Petitioner’s 1st Term Active Duty Reenlistment request was submitted, and it was approved by HQMC on 23 September 2019. 
 
     g.  On 24 September 2019, Petitioner reenlisted for 4 years and 6 months. 
 
     h.  On 1 June 2020, Petitioner was promoted to Sergeant/E-5. 
 
     i.  On 15 July 2020, Petitioner transferred, and arrived to  for duty. 
 
     j.  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 due to no fault of his own, Petitioner received the $8,000 Early Reenlistment Kicker vice the $20,000 Squad Leader OpFor Kicker.  Furthermore, Petitioner agreed to remain in a specified MCC for the first 36 months (following the end of their current contract); however, he was transferred to another listed MCC, therefore, he did not lose eligibility for the Squad Leader OpFor Kicker. 
 
RECOMMENDATION 
 
That Petitioner’s naval record be corrected, where appropriate, to show that: 
 
Petitioner’s 1st Term Active Duty Reenlistment request submitted on 18 September 2019 and approved by HQMC on 23 September 2019 included the Squad Leader OpFor Kicker vice an Early Reenlistment Kicker.  
 
Note: This change will entitle the member to a $20,000 Squad Leader OpFor Kicker.  Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) will complete an audit of Petitioner’s records to determine if Petitioner is due any back pay.  
 
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.