DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS 701 S. COURTHOUSE ROAD, SUITE 1001 ARLINGTON, VA 22204-2490 Docket No. 3151-20 Ref: Signature Date 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) MARADMIN 380/19 of 3 July 19 (c) MARADMIN 519/19 of 26 Sep 19 Encl: (1) DD Form 149 w/attachments (2) HQMC memo 5420 MMEA of 30 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 was eligible for and received a Selective Retention Bonus (SRB). 2. The Board, consisting of reviewed Petitioner’s allegations of error and injustice on 20 April 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 25 October 2005, Petitioner entered active duty. c. On 1 November 2015, Petitioner was promoted to Staff Sergeant/E-6. d. On 21 November 2015, Petitioner reenlisted for 4 years with an EAS/ECC of 20 November 2019. e. On 2 July 2019, Petitioner signed an agreement to extend enlistment for 1 month with an ECC of 20 December 2019 due to processing of first limited duty assignment. f. In accordance with reference (b) [2 July 2019], This bulletin announces the SRB program and the BSSRB program authorized for FY20. With the advent of several new SRB programs, Marines are encouraged to thoroughly review the contents of this bulletin. First term Marines (Zone A) and career Marines (Zone B, C, D and E) who reenlist on or after 5 July 2019 are eligible for the FY20 SRB program. This will include any regular component first term or career Marine with an End of Current Contract (ECC) from 1 October 2019 to 30 September 2020. Furthermore, no SRB was authorized. g. On 24 September 2019, Petitioner’s NAVMC 11537 (Reenlistment Extension Lateral Move (RELM) Request was submitted and approved by cognizant authority on 8 October 2019. h. In accordance with reference (b) [26 September 2019], This bulletin announces a change to reference (A), the SRB program and the BSSRB program authorized for FY20. 2. Background. The FY 20 SRB plan will change to meet the requirements of the FY retention campaign. Other than the changes outlined in paragraphs 3 and 4, all authorities directed in reference (A) remain in effect. References (C) through (E) contain amplifying information regarding the SRB program. 3. SRB changes. FY 20 Marines who hold the PMOSs of 2874 and 2862 or reenlist with 2874 or 2862 as an IMOS will now rate SRB amounts as described below in sections 3.a and 3.b. Furthermore, a zone “C” SRB for MOS 2862, E-6, which is capped at $14,000 for 48 months of additional obligated service was authorized. i. On 1 October 2019, Petitioner was returned to unrestricted full duty. j. On 25 October 2019, Petitioner crossed out of zone “C”. k. On 29 October 2019, Petitioner’s Careerist Active Duty Reenlistment request was submitted and approved by HQMC on 20 February 2020. l. On 22 November 2019, Petitioner signed an agreement to extend enlistment for 6 months with an ECC of 20 June 2020 in order to await a response from HQMC on a submitted RELM. m. On 29 February 2020, Petitioner reenlisted for 4 years. No SRB was listed. n. 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 was removed from limited duty on 1 October 2019 and Petitioner’s NAVMC 11537 was approved on 8 October 2019 by cognizant authority; however, Petitioner’s Careerist Active Duty Reenlistment request was not submitted until 29 October 2019. Unfortunately, Petitioner crossed out of zone “C” on 25 October 2019 making him ineligible for an SRB. RECOMMENDATION That Petitioner’s naval record be corrected, where appropriate, to show that: The 6 month agreement to extend enlistment (NAVPERS 1070/621) executed on 22 November 2019, is null and void. The Petitioner was discharged and reenlisted on 19/20 October 2019, vice on 28/29 February 2020 with a term of 4 years and 2 months. Note: This change will entitle the member to a zone “C” SRB for MOS 2862, which is capped at $14,000 for 48 months of additional obligated service. Remaining obligated service to 20 November 2019 will be deducted from SRB computation. 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. 5/20/2021 3