Docket No. 2517-20 Ref: Signature Date From: Chairman, Board for Correction of Naval Records To: Secretary of the Navy Subj: REVIEW OF NAVAL RECORD ICO USN, XXX-XX- Ref: (a) Title 10 U.S.C. §1552 (b) NAVADMIN 305/18 of 17 Dec 18 (c) NAVADMIN 129/19 of 11 Jun 19 Encl: (1) DD Form 149 w/attachments (2) CMSB memo 1160 Ser B328/062 of 2 Apr 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 reenlisted on 9 July 2019 and was eligible for and received a Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) with an award level of 2.0. 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 8 July 2014, Petitioner entered active duty. c. In accordance with reference (b) [17 December 2018], this NAVADMIN corrects policy for Combat Zone Tax Exclusion (CZTE) and Early Promote (EP) Sailors and announces revised selective reenlistment bonus (SRB) award levels and reenlistment policy for active component (AC) and full-time support (FTS) and supersedes reference (a). Increased award levels are effective immediately and decreased levels are effective 30 days after the release of this NAVADMIN. Reenlistment requests for the listed SRB award levels will be approved based on quota availability. SRB reenlistment requests for FTS are currently not being accepted. SRB reenlistment requests for AC must be submitted to Community Management Support Branch (BUPERS-328) via Officer Personnel Information System (OPINS) or Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System (NSIPS) 35 to 120 days in advance of the requested reenlistment date for the Sailor. Sailors must reenlist within 180 days of their EAOS, except in the following cases: Nuclear-trained Sailors, Sailors who must OBLISERV to execute a permanent change of station move will be allowed to reenlist early any time within one calendar year of the detachment month, but not later than the date of detachment from the last intermediate duty station, and CZTE and EP Sailors who submitted SRB requests on or before the release of NAVADMIN 302/18 will be grandfathered under paragraph 5 of reference (e). Furthermore, a zone “A” SRB with an award level of 2.0 ($30,000 dollar award ceiling) for the ET(SW) rate was authorized. d. On 26 May 2019, Petitioner signed a NPPSC 1160/1 (Command Career Request) for a 4 year reenlistment on 9 July 2019, and was approved by cognizant authority on 19 June 2019. e. In accordance with reference (c) [11 June 2019], this NAVADMIN announces revised Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) award levels and reenlistment policy for Active Component (AC) and Full-Time Support (FTS), superseding reference (a). Increased award levels are effective immediately and decreased levels are effective 30 days after the release of this NAVADMIN (11 July 2019). Reenlistment requests for the listed SRB award levels will be approved based on quota availability. SRB reenlistment requests for FTS are currently not being accepted. SRB reenlistment requests for AC must be submitted to the Community Management Support Branch (BUPERS-328) via Officer Personnel Information System (OPINS) or Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System (NSIPS) 35 to 120-days in advance of the requested reenlistment date for the Sailor. Sailors must reenlist within 180-days of their end of active obligated service (EAOS), except in the following cases: Nuclear-trained Sailors, Sailors who must obligate service (OBLISERV) to execute a permanent change of station move will be allowed to reenlist early any time within 1 Calendar Year of the detachment month, but not later than the date of detachment from the last intermediate duty station, and Combat zone tax exclusion and Early Promote (EP) Sailors who submitted SRB requests on or before the release of NAVADMIN 302/18, Selective Reenlistment Bonus Update December 2018 and the Implementation of a Pay for Performance Pilot, will be grandfathered under paragraph 5 of reference (e). Furthermore, a zone “A” SRB with an award level of 0.5 (30,000 dollar award ceiling) and a zone “B” SRB with an award level of 1.0 (75,000 dollar award ceiling) for the ET(SW) rate were authorized. f. On 8 July 2019, Commanding Officer, USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) notified Director, Military Personnel Plans and Policy Division (OPNAV N13) recommending approval of 35 day waiver request. g. On 18 July 2019, Petitioner reenlisted for 4 years. Petitioner received a zone “A” SRB with an award level of 0.5. h. On 25 October 2019, Petitioner transferred. 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 Petitioner submitted a reenlistment request prior to the publication of NAVADMIN 129/19 of 11 Jun 19. Petitioner’s command submitted a 35 day waiver request on 8 July 2019 but it wasn’t approved until 12 July 2019, one day after the SRB decreased. Petitioner reenlisted and received an SRB with the lower award level. RECOMMENDATION That Petitioner’s naval record be corrected, where appropriate, to show that: The Petitioner was discharged and reenlisted on 8/9 July 2019, vice on 17/18 July 2019 for a term of 4 years. Note: This change will entitle the member to a zone “A” SRB with an award level of 2.0 (30,000 dollar award ceiling) for the ET(SW) rate. Remaining obligated service to 7 July 2020 will be deducted from SRB computation. 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.