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 370/18 of 2 Jul 18 
 
Encl:   (1) DD Form 149 w/attachments 
        (2) HQMC memo 5420 MMEA of 29 Jul 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 her naval record be corrected to show Petitioner was eligible for and received an Aircraft Maintenance Kicker. 
                                              
2.  The Board, consisting of , reviewed Petitioner’s allegations of error and injustice on 25 March 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 16 November 2013, Petitioner entered active duty. 
 
     c.  On 27 May 2014, Petitioner reenlisted for 5 years with an end of current contract (ECC) of 26 May 2019. 
 
     d.  On 29 July 2017, Petitioner arrived to  (MCC) for duty. 
 
     e.  In accordance with reference (b) [2 July 2018], This bulletin announces the SRB program and the BSSRB program authorized for FY19.   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 Jul 2018 are eligible for the FY19 SRB program.  This will include any regular component first term or career Marine with an End of Current Contract (ECC) from 1 October 2018 to 30 September 2019. 
 
All Corporals through Gunnery Sergeants holding current qualifications of Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI), Quality Assurance Collateral Duty Representative (CDQAR), Quality Assurance Representative (QAR), or Safe For Flight (SFF) in the below MCCs who reenlist for 48 months, and agree to remain in a specified MCC for the first 24 months (following the end of their current contract), will rate a 20,000 dollar kicker in addition to the PMOS bonus amount listed in section(s) 3.m, 3.n, and 3.o.  If no PMOS bonus is listed in section(s) 3.m, 3.n, and 3.o, the Marine rates a lump sum bonus of 20,000 dollars. MCCs Authorized for Aircraft Maintenance Kicker: “…VM3…”, (1) Example in dollars: An FY19 Zone A Cpl in MCC VLA reenlists for 48 months into PMOS 6114 holding a current CDI qualification and agrees to remain in the MCC VLA for a minimum of 24 months (following the end of their current contract).  20,000 (bonus received) = 0 (PMOS bonus amount) + 20,000 (Aircraft Maintenance Kicker). 
 
     f.  On 29 November 2018, Petitioner’s 1st Term Active Duty SDA w/Reenlistment/DI duty request was submitted, and was approved by HQMC on 1 February 2019.  
 
     g.  On 1 December 2018, Petitioner was promoted to Sergeant/E-5. 
 
     h.  On 14 February 2019, Petitioner reenlisted for 4 years and 4 months. 
 
     i.  On 24 September 2019, HQMC notified Petitioner’s command of approval of their request to modify Petitioner’s orders. 
 
     j.  On 18 May 2020, HQMC approved Petitioner’s request to cancel current Special Duty Assignment (SDA) orders due to ongoing medical evaluation. 
 
     k.  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’s ongoing medical evaluation and cancellation of her SDA orders prevent her from receiving the SDA kicker.  If Petitioner had reenlisted in her Primary Military Occupational Specialties (PMOS) she would have received an Aircraft Maintenance Kicker.  Petitioner was stationed at MCC  when she reenlisted and has met the requirement to remain there for the first 24 months of her reenlistment.   
 
RECOMMENDATION 
 
That Petitioner’s naval record be corrected, where appropriate, to show that: 
 
Paragraph 8b (Remarks) line 4 of the DD Form 4/1 executed on 14 February 2019, reenlisted for the following incentive(s): “PER MARADMIN 370/18 THIS MARINE IS ELIGIBLE FOR AN AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE KICKER IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000, LESS APPLICABLE STATE AND GOVERNMENT TAXES. SNM MUST MAINTAIN REQUIREMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH MARADMIN 370/18.” vice “PER MARADMIN 370/18 THIS MARINE IS ELIGIBLE FOR A SELECTIVE RETENTION BONUS (SRB) KICKER IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000, LESS APPLICABLE STATE AND GOVERNMENT TAXES. SNM MUST MAINTAIN REQUIREMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH MARADMIN 370/18.  THIS REQUEST FOR ASSIGNMENT TO SPECIAL DUTY IS APPROVED.  PCSO FORTHCOMING VIA SEPARATE CORRESPONDENCE ASSIGNING SNM TO DI-EAST 1-20 (MCC ). SNM'S TRANSFER WILL BE EFFECTIVE DURING OCTOBER 2019.”  
 
Note: This change will entitle Petitioner to a $20,000 Aircraft Maintenance Kicker provided that she holds current qualifications of Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI), Quality Assurance Collateral Duty Representative (CDQAR), Quality Assurance Representative (QAR), or Safe For Flight (SFF) in the MCC. 
                                                            
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.