Docket No: 6273-20 
Date: Ref Signature 

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 has been 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 March 2021.  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, applicable statutes, regulations, and policies.  Additionally, the Board considered the advisory opinion (AO)  furnished by the Military Awards Branch (MMMA), which was previously provided to you.  Although you were afforded an opportunity to submit a rebuttal, you did not do so.   
 
You enlisted in the Marine Corps and began a period of active duty on 4 December 1972.  Based upon your Combat History – Expeditions – Awards Record, you participated in  with the 31st Marine Amphibious Unit from 12 to 13 April 1975 and with the    during Operation Frequent Wind from 18 April to 1 May 1975.  On 7 July 1976, you were issued a Report of Separation from Active Duty (DD Form 214) that indicated entitlement to the National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal. 
 
As part of the Board’s review, MMMA reviewed your assertions that you were entitled to various awards for your service in  available records and provided an AO dated 10 November 2020.  The AO stated that you were entitled to various additional awards for your service during   As such, the Manpower Management Records Research and Reconstruction Section would be issuing you a correction to your record under separate correspondence.  Additionally, MMMA found no evidence to substantiate your entitlement to any awards associated with the   
 
The Board carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors, such as your record of combat history, record of service, contentions, and concluded these factors were not enough to warrant your eligibility for additional awards.  The Board concurred with the AO in that there is no indication that you participated in the or are authorized awards entitled to that operation.    
 
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, 
 
4/21/2021
Executive Director