Docket No. 2528-20

 
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) MCO 1900.16  
 
Encl:   (1) DD Form 149 w/attachments 
        (2) HQMC memo 1000 RAP of 23 Jun 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 her naval record be corrected to reflect extending enlistment to allow for retirment. 
 
2.  The Board, consisting of  and  reviewed Petitioner’s allegations of error and injustice on 18 May 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, found that, before applying to this Board, she exhausted all administrative remedies available under existing law and regulations within the Department of the Navy.  The Board made the following findings: 
 
     a.  On 5 April 2019, Petitioner was approved for a 9-month extension of enlistment.   
 
     b.  On 24 May 2019, Petitioner issued Associate Duty Orders for the period of 9 May 2019 through 1 February 2020.  Petitioner completed five non-paid inactive duty training (IDT) periods that have not been credited to her record:  12 August 2019 (1 IDT), 16 August 2019 (1 IDT), 17 August 2019 (1 IDT), 1 November 2019 (1 IDT) and 2 November 2019 (1 IDT). 
 
     c.  On 1 February 2020, Petitioner reached Reserve End of Current Contract (RECC).  Career Retirement Credit Report as of 8 March 2020 reflect Petitioner earned 19-years, 7-months and 7-days of qualfying service.  

     d.  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.  Petitioner met the basic eligibility criteria to extend her enlistment and met the requirement for retirement; however, failed to properly complete the process as outlined in reference (b) prior to her RECC.  Although Petitioner did not complete the proper administrative requirements, the Board felt that under these circumstances, relief is warranted. 
 
RECOMMENDATION 
 
That Petitioner’s naval record be corrected, where appropriate, to show that: 
 
Petitioner’s 1 February 2020 discharge is rescinded. 
 
Petitioner’s 2 May 2015 reenlistment for a term of 4-years was extended for 14 total aggregate months; new RECC 1 July 2020.   
 
Petitioner was credited with five (5) non-paid IDT periods:  12 August 2019 (1 IDT), 16 August 2019 (1 IDT), 17 August 2019 (1 IDT), 1 November 2019 (1 IDT) and 2 November 2019 (1 IDT).   
 
Petitioner requested to transfer to the Retired Reserve awaiting pay at age 60 in a timely manner; it was approved with a retirement date of 1 July 2020. 
 
A copy of this Report of Proceedings will be filed in Petitioner’s naval record. 
 
4.  It is certified that a 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 the reference, has been approved by the Board on behalf of the Secretary of the Navy. 


													 6/24/2021
													 Deputy Director