From: Chairman, Board for Correction of Naval Records To: Secretary of the Navy Subj: REVIEW OF NAVAL RECORD ICO XXX-XX- USMC Ref: (a) Title 10 U.S.C. § 1552 (b) MARADMIN 350/17 dtd 5 Jul 17 (c) MARADMIN 310/18 dtd 4 Jun 18 Encl: (1) DD Form 149 w/attachments (2) HQMC memo 5420 MMEA of 14 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 reenlisted for 6 years, and was eligible for and received a Selective Retention Bonus (SRB) and the LM 72 Month Initiative. 2. The Board, consisting of reviewed Petitioner’s allegations of error and injustice on 22 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 15 September 2014, Petitioner entered active duty with an ECC of 14 September 2018. c. In accordance with reference (b) [5 July 2017], this bulletin announces the SRB program and the BSSRB program authorized for FY18. 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 2017 are eligible for the FY18 SRB program. This will include any regular component first term or career Marine with an End of Current Contract (ECC) from 1 October 2017 to 30 September 2018. LM 72 Month Initiative. Zone A Marines electing to LM in FY18 into PMOSs listed in section 3.l with the LM designation, will be given the opportunity to reenlist for 72 Months. Marines who execute a LM into one of these PMOSs for 72 months will rate a $40,000 initiative in addition to the bonus listed in section 3.l. Zone A applies to those active component Marines with 17 months to 6 years of active military service. First term Marines with exactly 6 years of active military service on the date of reenlistment may be paid a Zone A bonus if they have not previously received a Zone A bonus. If they have received a Zone A bonus, or if no Zone A bonus is designated, they may be paid a Zone B bonus. SRB payments are limited to one payment per Zone. Zone A lateral move SRB payments are only authorized for those PMOS(s) designated with LM. Marines who already hold a PMOS with a LM designator and are in Zone A will rate the bonus listed below. Zone A SRB payments for Marines who reenlist for at least 48 months obligated service are authorized as follows (bonuses for Marines who reenlist for 36 to 47 months obligated service will be calculated as per para 3.i). Furthermore, a zone “A” SRB for MOSLM 0372/E-5 and above, which is capped at $55,000 for 48 months of additional obligated service was authorized. d. On 2 August 2017, Petitioner was promoted to Sergeant/E-5. e. In accordance with reference (c) [4 June 2018], to inform Commanding Officers, Sergeants Major, Career Planners, and Marines of required changes to the FY18 SRB Program in order to support continuing force shaping efforts. Per references (b) and (c), the FY18 SRB program will be terminated 30 days (4 July 2018) after the release of this MARADMIN. Marines with an ECC during FY18 will no longer be eligible for an SRB. A FY18 ECC is defined as any Marine who has an ECC on the date of reenlistment between 1 October 2017 and 30 September 2018. f. On 3 July 2018, Petitioner’s 1st Term Active Duty Lateral Move was submitted, and was approved by HQMC on 7 July 2018. g. On 12 July 2018, Petitioner reenlisted for 5 years with an ECC of 11 July 2023. h. 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 1st Term Active Duty Lateral Move was submitted the day prior to SRB expiration. Due to processing time and no fault of Petitioner, he was unable to reenlist in time to receive SRB and LM 72 Month Initiative. RECOMMENDATION That Petitioner’s naval record be corrected, where appropriate, to show that: The Petitioner was discharged and reenlisted on 2/3 July 2018, vice on 11/12 July 2018 for a term of 6 years vice 5 years. Note: This change will entitle the member to a zone “A” SRB for MOS LM 0372, which is capped at $55,000 for 48 months of additional obligated service. Remaining obligated service to 14 September 2018. will be deducted from SRB computation. Furthermore, Petitioner is entitled to $40,000 LM 72 Month Initiative. 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. 5/25/2021 Deputy Director