DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS 
701 S. COURTHOUSE ROAD, SUITE 1001 
ARLINGTON, VA 22204-2490 
             
Docket No: 2181-20              
Ref: Signature Date 

This is in reference to your application of 31 October 2019 for correction of your 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 that 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, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 19 March 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. 

You reenlisted in the Marine Corps on 15 February 2016.  On 11 July 2016, you were counseled in accordance with the Marine Corps Tattoo Policy regarding a non-compliant tattoo on your left wrist.  On 19 June 2017, you were counseled regarding your involvement in an unduly familiar and inappropriate relationship with a Marine who was not your spouse and was your Chief Drill Instructor.  You were also counseled for having an overnight guest in your barracks room.  On 12 October 2018, you received non-judicial punishment for assault on a staff sergeant by bodily force.  You were again counseled on 5 November 2018 after making unauthorized physical contact with a recruit during close order drill.  On 24 January 2019, you were relieved for cause due to your personal misconduct and the commanding officer’s loss of trust and confidence in you.  On 15 May 2019, you were counseled after being assigned a RE-4 (not recommended for reenlistment) reentry code because you “failed to demonstrate the high standards of leadership, professional competence, and personal behavior.” On 14 September 2019, you were discharged, with an honorable characterization of service, after not being retained on active duty. 

The Board carefully reviewed your application, weighed all potentially mitigating factors, and considered your request to have your assigned reentry code reevaluated due to the type of discharge you received. The Board, noting you did not submit any evidence or statements for consideration, determined there was insufficient evidence of an error or injustice in your assignment of a RE-4 reentry code at discharge to warrant a change to your assigned RE-4 reentry code. 

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. 

Sincerely, 

4/4/2020