Dear :  
 
This is in reference to your application for correction of your naval record pursuant to Section 1552 of Title 10, United States Code.  After careful and conscientious consideration of relevant portions of your naval record and your application, the Board for Correction of Naval Records (Board) found the evidence submitted insufficient to establish the existence of probable material error or injustice.  Consequently, your application has been denied.    
 
Although your application was not filed in a timely manner, the Board found it in the interest of justice to waive the statute of limitations and consider your case on its merits.  A three-member panel of the Board, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 25 March 2021.  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 the 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.  The Board also considered the 4 March 2020 advisory opinions (AO) furnished by the Marine Corps Performance Evaluation Review Board (PERB), which was previously provided to you.  Although you were afforded an opportunity to submit a rebuttal, you did not do so. 
 
The Board carefully considered your request to remove your 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016 Fitness Report.  The Board considered your contentions that during this reporting period you were unfairly treated because you were assigned to a failing Recruiting Sub-Station (RSS), and there was not sufficient time to get the RSS back in shipping standards, nor did the RSS have the necessary manpower.  You argue that you never missed phase lines, contracting mission, nor shipping.  You also argue that this report is your only below average report and it does not accurately reflect your military career or your commitment to the Marine Corps.   
 
The Board, however, substantially concurred with the AO and the PERB’s finding that the report is valid as written and filed.  The Board specifically noted that a report is not considered unjust solely because the relative value and/or comparative assessment mark are rated lower than other reports.  Moreover, the Board determined that you failed to provide any evidence, beyond your statement, that your performance and conduct warranted higher grades than you received on your fitness report, and your Reporting Senior’s endorsement omitted any information whatsoever that would lend any credence to your argument.   
 
You are entitled to have the Board reconsider its decision upon 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,