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 491/17 of 31 Aug 17 
            (c) MARADMIN 380/19 of 03 Jul 19 
 
Encl:   (1) DD Form 149 w/attachments 
        (2) HQMC memo 5420 MMEA of 9 Mar 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 to receive a Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) and an Early Reenlistment Kicker. 
 
2.  The Board, consisting of , reviewed Petitioner’s allegations of error and injustice on 19 January 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 12 September 2005, Petitioner entered active duty.  
 
     c.  On 7 December 2013, Petitioner reenlisted for 4 years and 1 month.  
 
     d.  On 13 November 2015, Petitioner signed an agreement to extend enlistment for 22 months in order to have sufficient time to execute orders to BRC 6-16.  
 
     e.  On 3 February 2017, Petitioner signed an agreement to extend enlistment for 31 months in order to have sufficient contractual time to attend MSG 3.17 with an End of Current Contract (ECC) of 6 August 2020. 
 
     f.  In accordance with reference (b) [31 August 2017], this MARADMIN is published to clarify retraining requirements in support of the 06xx Force Modernization Plan.  On 1 October 2017, Marines possessing the MOS of 0612, 0619, 0651, 0659, 2821 and 2823 are reclassified as outlined in refs (a) and (d).  Upon reclassification, Marines with PMOS 0639, 0679 who have completed the chief courses Telecommunications Chief Course M09BNK1 (0619), Cyber Systems Chief Course M09BNU1 (0659), and Radio Chiefs Course M09BNL1 (0629), prior to 1 June 2017 and have been identified by their chain of command as requiring retraining, will receive a DCC code of 6R (06XX SNCO SPVSR/CHF CRS COMPL).  Marines with a DCC of 6R must complete supplemental training delivered by a CTI or attend their respective chief course at the formal learning center. 
 
     g.  On 1 October 2017, Petitioner was promoted to Gunnery Sergeant/E-7. 
 
     h.  In accordance with reference (c) [3 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. 
 
Marines in Zones A, B, and C who submit for a 48 month reenlistment between 5 July 2019 through 30 September 2019 with a PMOS that is listed in section(s) 3.m, 3.n, and 3.o, and are subsequently approved, will rate an 8,000 dollar Early Reenlistment Kicker in addition to the PMOS bonus amount listed in section(s) 3.m, 3.n, and 3.o.  After 30 September 2019, this Early Reenlistment Kicker will expire.   
 
Zone C applies to those active component Marines with 10 to 14 years of active military service.  Zone C PMOS bonus payments for Marines who reenlist for at least 48 months obligated service are authorized as listed below in dollars (bonuses for Marines who reenlist for 36 to 47 months obligated service will be calculated as per para 3.j).  Furthermore, a zone “C” SRB for MOS 0679, E-7 and above which is capped at $50,000 for 48 months of additional obligated service was authorized.  
 
     i.  On 31 July 2019, Petitioner’s Careerist Active Duty SDA w/Reenlistment/EXT MSG DUTY was submitted, and was approved by HQMC on 10 December 2019. 
 
     j.  On 12 September 2019, Petitioner crossed out of zone “C”.  
 
     k.  On 20 December 2019, Petitioner reenlisted for 4 years.   
 
     l.  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 in order for Petitioner to be eligible for a zone C SRB, he had to reenlist before completing his 14th year of service. However, due to processing time, he did not receive approval until he crossed out of zone C.  Furthermore, Petitioner was required to complete supplemental training delivered by a CTI or attend his respective chief course at the formal learning center to be eligible for SRB for new PMOS of 0679. 
 
RECOMMENDATION 
 
That Petitioner’s naval record be corrected, where appropriate, to show that: 
 
The enlistment/reenlistment document (DD Form 4) executed on 15 August 2019 vice 20 December 2019 for a term of 5 years vice 4 years listed paragraph 8b (Remarks) line 4 REENLISTED FOR THE FOLLOWING INCENTIVE(S): “ZONE C SRBP AMOUNT $50,000 UPON COMPLETION OF REQUIRED TRAINING.  FURTHERMORE, PER MARADMIN 380/19 THIS MARINE IS ELIGIBLE FOR AN EARLY REENLISTMENT KICKER IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,000” vice “NONE” 
 
Note: This change upon completion of training will entitle the member to a zone “C” SRB for MOS 0679, which is capped at $50,000 for 48 months of additional obligated service.  Remaining obligated service to 6 August 2020 will be deducted from SRB computation.  Furthermore, Petitioner is entitled to Early Reenlistment Kicker of $8,000.   
 
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.