DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS 
701 S. COURTHOUSE ROAD, SUITE 1001 
ARLINGTON, VA 22204-2490 

Docket No 6359-20 
Ref: Signature Date 


Dear , 

This is in reference to your application for correction of your naval record pursuant to Section 1552 of Title 10, United States Code.  After careful and conscientious consideration of relevant portions of your naval record and your application, the Board for Correction of Naval Records (Board) found the evidence submitted 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 case on its merits.  A three-member panel of the Board, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 8 April 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 and applicable statutes, regulations and policies.  In addition, the Board considered the advisory opinion contained in Bureau of Naval Personnel memorandum 1160 Ser B328/133 of 21 September 2020; a copy of which was previously provided to you for comment.  
 
You requested to be awarded an additional 24 months of Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) for your 6-year reenlistment on 14 November 1997.  The Board, in its review of your entire record and application, carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors, to include your assertions.  However, the Board concluded that you did not meet the eligibly criteria for an additional 24 months of SRB in accordance with Chief of Naval Operations Instruction 1160.6A. Specifically, the policy indicates “SRB may not be paid for any service remaining on the current enlistment (for members reenlisting early), including non-operative Agreement(s) to Extend Enlistment (USN)/Agreement(s) to remain on Active Duty (USNR)”. A review of your record indicates prior to your 14 November 1997 reenlistment, you had a 24 month extension on your 17 November 1993 enlistment; thereby rendering you ineligible for the additional 24 months of SRB.  In this connection, the Board substantially concurred with the comments contained in the advisory opinion. 
 
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, 
5/5/2021 

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