DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS 
701 S. COURTHOUSE ROAD, SUITE 1001 
ARLINGTON, VA 22204-2490 

Docket No. 2846-20 
Ref: Signature Date 


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. 

A three-member panel of the Board, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 17 December 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.  In addition, the Board considered the advisory opinion contained in Headquarters Marine Corps memorandum 1820 MMSR-5 of 17 July 2020; a copy of which was previously provided to you for comment.  
 
You requested your Career Retirement Credit Report (CRCR) reflect 6-years of crediatble service vice 4-years.  The Board, in its review of your entire record and application, carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors, to include your assertions.  However, the Board concluded that a qualifying year of service for non-regular retired pay and/or retention in the Reserve Component is 50 credited points during a 365/366-day period in accordance with Marine Corps Order 1001R.1 (series).  A review of your records indicates you have 4-years of qualifying service in the Marine Corps Reserve and 4-years of service in the Individual Ready Reserve in which you did not earn 50 points per year to earn qualifying years of service.  In this connection, the Board substantially concurred with the comments contained in the advisory opinion.
 
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, 
1/26/2021 

Deputy Director 
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