Docket No: 6114-20 
Ref: Signature Date 


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 the entire record, 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 was denied.     
 
Although your application was not filed in a timely manner, the Board found it in the interest of justice to waive the statute of limitations and consider your application on its merits.  A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 19 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. 
  
You enlisted in the Navy and began a period of active duty on 28 January 2014.  On 30 January 2020, nonjudicial punishment (NJP) was imposed on you for Larceny and Wrongful Appropriation.  On 20 February 2020, you received an evaluation of 2.17.  The evaluation noted that you received NJP, failed two Physical Fitness Assessment cycles and were not recommended for advancement.  On 11 March 2020, you were discharged with an Honorable discharge and RE-4 reentry code.   
 
You have requested an upgrade of your reentry code to RE-1.  In your request, you state that when you separated from the Navy, your discharge status was honorable and the narrative reason for your separation was due to completion of required active service. You asserted that despite this, your reentry code was a RE-4, which prevents you from joining the Navy Reserves.  The Board considered your assertions and contentions, and the information detailed in your service record, but concluded these factors and assertions were not sufficient to warrant a change to your reentry code, given the totality of the circumstances.   
 
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,