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

Docket No: 6848-20 
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. 

A three-member panel of the Board, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 13 July 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. 

Regarding your request for a personal appearance, the Board determined that a personal appearance with or without counsel will not materially add to their understanding of the issues involved. Therefore, the Board determined that a personal appearance was not necessary and considered your case based on the evidence of record. 

The Board carefully considered your request to remove your 23 April 2019 Administrative Remarks (page 11) 6105 counseling entry. The Board considered your contentions that an Inspector General complaint was filed against your commanding officer (CO) and his staff, your CO was counseled on proper fitness report writing, documentation, and leadership traits, demonstrating that your CO’s actions were unjust. You claim that your rebuttal was submitted within five working days, but your command refused to accept it and you were not counseled before any action was taken. 

The Board, however, determined that your page 11 entry is valid. In this regard, the Board noted that pursuant to the Marine Corps Separations Manual, you were issued a page 11 entry, in which you were counseled for fostering and contributing to an unsatisfactory and toxic climate, and you were counseled regarding your relief for cause due to your CO’s loss of trust and confidence. The Board also noted that according to the Marine Corps Individual Records Administration Manual (IRAM) you were properly counseled and determined that the contested entry was written and issued according to the IRAM. Specifically, the entry provided written notification concerning your deficiencies, specific recommendations for corrective action, where to seek assistance, the consequences for failure to take corrective action, and it afforded you the opportunity to submit a rebuttal. Moreover, your commanding officer signed the entry and determined that your misconduct was a matter essential to record, as it was his/her right to do. The Board also determined that the informal counseling noted in the correspondence from the Commanding Officer,      does not constitute evidence of misconduct by your CO or that his actions were unjust. Accordingly, the Board concluded that there is no probable material error, substantive inaccuracy, or injustice warranting corrective action. 

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, 
7/29/2021