From:  Chairman, Board for Correction of Naval Records 
To:     Secretary of the Navy 
 
Subj:   REVIEW OF NAVAL RECORD ICO XXX-XX-USMCR  
 
Ref:   (a) Title 10 U.S.C. § 1552 
       (b) MARADMIN 582/19 dtd 18 Oct 19 
 
Encl:   (1) DD Form 149 w/attachments 
        (2) HQMC memo 1000 RAP of 1 Sep 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 Selected Marine Corps Reserve (SMCR) Retention Bonus (SRB-R).     
                               
2.  The Board, consisting of reviewed Petitioner’s allegations of error and injustice on 15 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 22 January 2000, Petitioner enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve for 8 years.  Furthermore, Petitioner entered active duty with a PEBD of 22 February 2000. 
 
     c.  On 14 December 2015, Petitioner reenlisted for 4 years with a Reserve ECC of 13 December 2019.   
 
     d.  On 1 July 2018, Petitioner was promoted to Master Sergeant/E-8. 
 
     e.  In accordance with reference (b) [18 October 2019], Effective immediately, per the references, this MARADMIN implements guidance of the FY20 Selected Marine Corps Reserve 
(SMCR) Retention Bonus (SRB-R).  a. The two authorized lump sum amounts for the SRB-R are: (1) 10,000 dollars for Staff Sergeants (to include Staff Sergeant selects), Gunnery Sergeants (to include Gunnery Sergeant selects), and Master Sergeants (to include Master Sergeant selects) who meet the basic eligibility requirements of this message.  (2) 15,000 dollars lump sum for Staff Sergeants (to include Staff Sergeant selects), Gunnery Sergeants (to include Gunnery Sergeant selects), and Master Sergeants (to include Master Sergeant selects) who meet the basic eligibility requirements of this message and have proof of: (a) Professional military education (PME) completion in grade, and (b) Career progression course completion (if applicable as described in reference (c)). 
 
Marines who meet retention and incentive guidelines established per the references 
may request for a four-year reenlistment with an SRB-R via the total force retention system 
(TFRS). 
 
The four-year reenlistment for the SRB-R includes a 3-year drilling obligation in an 
SMCR unit and an additional year in any category of the Ready Reserve for a total of four 
years. Staff Sergeants, Gunnery Sergeants, and Master Sergeants may reenlist for less 
than four years to ensure reenlistment does not contractually obligate them beyond 24 
satisfactory years of service or beyond their applicable enlisted career force control (ECFC) 
date. In no case will and individual be authorized to reenlist for a period less than three 
years or with less than a three-year drilling obligation, in addition to their current contractual drilling obligation. 
 
Master Sergeants (to include Master Sergeant selects) with the following MOS are 
eligible for the SRB-R: “…3381...” 
 
Eligibility Conditions for the SRB-R: a. Marines must have a Mandatory Drill Participation Stop Date (MDPSD) expiring prior to 1 October 2020, no MDPSD in the system, or an expired MDPSD.  b. Reenlist in accordance with reference (e) for a minimum of four years between 1 
October 2019 and 30 September 2020. Eligible Marines may reenlist up to 24 months prior 
to their current Reserve End of Current Contract (RECC).  c. Marines requesting the SRB-R who are currently in receipt of a bonus may apply if they otherwise qualify for the SRB-R incentive. However, they must reenlist for the total months required for both obligations. For example, a Staff Sergeant with one year remaining on a current SRIP bonus must reenlist for a total of four years to be eligible for the SRB-R. If the Staff Sergeant fails to complete the 48 month obligation, only the SRB-R would be subject to recoupment.  d. Marines must serve in a valid Billet Identification Code (BIC) for the SRB-R incentive commensurate with grade and primary military occupational specialty (PMOS) or necessary military occupational specialty (NMOS) per the billet military occupational specialty (BMOS) requirement. Marines must be a grade match for the BIC or may serve in a BIC that is one grade higher. Marines in PMOS 0211, 0241, 1721, and 5979 are authorized to fill one billet grade lower.  e. Complete the required PMOS or NMOS training per reference (c).  f. Marines must not have more than 20 total years of military service on the date of reenlistment (use the pay entry base date (PEBD).  g. Marines must not have failed selection to the next higher grade in the SMCR, or have been reduced in rank to their current grade. Applicants will be disqualified from the SRB-R if they received non-judicial punishment in the last 12 months.  h. The unit must not be scheduled to deactivate or redesignate for the duration of the Marines obligation for this incentive.  i. Marines must not have more than a 3-year break in service from the AC or active reserve, or satisfactory participation from the SMCR or Individual Mobilization Augmentee (IMA). Marines with more than a three-year break must have earned a minimum of 50 points for each anniversary year during the past three years. 
 
     f.  On 14 November 2019, Petitioner’s Careerist Reserve Reenlistment request submitted was approved with a Reserve ECC of 13 December 2019.  No SRB was listed. 
 
     g.  On 13 December 2019, Petitioner reenlisted for 4 years with a Reserve ECC of 12 December 2023. 
 
     h.  On 13 December 2019, Petitioner signed an agreement to extend enlistment for 3 months in order to qualify for reenlistment with SMCR incentive, with a Reserve ECC of 13 March 2020.      
 
     i.  On 20 December 2019, Petitioner’s Careerist Reserve Reenlistment request submitted was approved with a Reserve ECC of 13 March 2020.  An SRB was listed for $15,000. 
 
     j.  On 22 January 2020, Petitioner completed 20 years of qualifying service. 
 
     k.  On 8 March 2020, Petitioner reenlisted for 4 years with a Reserve ECC of 7 March 2024. 
 
     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 due to administrative error, Petitioner’s 14 November 2019 Careerist Reserve Reenlistment request was submitted and approved without FY20 SMCR SRB-R.  By the time another request was submitted and approved, Petitioner was not eligible for SRB due to his new reenlistment date being after he reached 20 years of military service. 
 
RECOMMENDATION 
 
That Petitioner’s naval record be corrected, where appropriate, to show that: 
 
The Agreement to Extend Enlistment (NAVMC 321A) executed on 13 December 2019, is null and void.  
 
The enlistment/reenlistment document (DD Form 4) executed on 8 March 2020, is null and void. 
 
Petitioner was discharged on 12 December 2019 and reenlisted, on 13 December 2019 for a term of 4 years.  Furthermore, Petitioner was approved for a $15,000 Selected Marine Corps Reserve (SMCR) Retention Bonus (SRB-R). 
 
Note: This change will entitle the member to a $15,000 SMCR SRB-R. 
                                                             
A copy of this Report of Proceedings will be filed in Petitioner’s naval record. 
 
4.  It is certified that a 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 the reference, has been approved by the Board on behalf of the Secretary of the Navy. 
 
5/20/2021
Deputy Director