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

Docket No. 6834-20  
  
 
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.    
 
A three-member panel of the Board, sitting in executive session, considered your applications on 5 August 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 applications, together with all material submitted in support thereof, relevant portions of your naval record and applicable statutes, regulations, and policies. 
 
The Board carefully considered your request to remove your 20 September 2019 Administrative Remarks (Page 11) 6105 counseling entry.  The Board considered your contention that you were coerced into signing the entry and that after a lengthy investigation, it was determined that there was a lack of probable cause to believe that you committed a violation of Article 128b (Domestic Violence), of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).  You assert that exculpatory material was not available for consideration by your Commanding Officer prior to being issued the counseling. 
 
The Board, however, noted that in order to make an informed decision regarding any administrative or judicial action to be taken against you, your Commanding Officer reviewed the investigation and considered the opinion that there was not probable cause to believe you committed a violation of Article 128b, UCMJ, due to a lack of corroborating evidence. 
 
The Board determined that the issuing officer was well within his discretionary authority to issue the counseling entry, and that the entry met the 6105 counseling requirements detailed in MCO 1900.16 (MARCORSEPMAN).  Specifically, the Board noted that the entry provided written notification concerning your deficiencies, specific recommendations for corrective action indicating any assistance available, a comprehensive explanation of the consequences of failure to successfully take the recommended corrective action, and a reasonable opportunity to undertake the recommended corrective action.  You were afforded the opportunity to rebut the counseling, but chose not to.  The Board thus concluded that the Page 11 entry does not constitute probable material error or injustice warranting removal from your record. 
 
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, 

8/14/2021
Executive Director