Dear ,  
 
This is in reference to your application for correction of your naval record pursuant to Title 10, United States Code, Section 1552.  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 was 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 15 October 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 Office of the Chief of Naval Operations memorandum 7220 Ser N130/20U0422 of 20 March 2020; a copy of which was previously provided to you for comment.   
 
You requested back-to-back Sea Duty orders for 48 months in conjunction with Sea Duty Incentive Pay-B (SDIP-B). 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 Chief of Naval Operations Policy Decision Memorandum (PDM) 001-17:  Sea Duty Incentive Pay Program outlines the eligibility criteria and application process for SDIP-B.  The PDM 001-17:  SDIP requires Sailors to specifically indicate which incentive is being requested, the number of months desired, and the requested detachment month.  Additionally, the policy indicates SDIP-B requests must be received by the detailer 11 to 13 months prior to prescribed sea tour completion date or projected rotation date, whichever occurs later.  A review of your request indicates you failed to adhere to the directions of the aforementioned policy, resulting in your request being disapproved.  In this connection, the Board substantially concurred with the comments contained in the advisory opinion. 
 
It is regretted that the circumstances of your case are such that favorable action cannot be taken.  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,