Docket No. 7006-20 
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 20 May 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 Community Management Support Branch memo 1160 Ser B328/138 of 6 October 2020 and your response to the opinion.   
    
On 21 June 2017, you entered active duty for 4 years with an EAOS of 20 June 2021 and SEAOS of 20 June 2022.  On 10 June 2019, you were issued official change duty orders (BUPERS order: 1619) with a required obligated service to September 2023.  Furthermore, you were required to OBLISERV within 30 days of receipt of these orders and prior to transfer.  On 11 June 2019, NAVADMIN 129/19 was published and a zone “A” SRB for the HM-L32A rate/NEC was not authorized.  On 25 September 2019, Current Career School Listing (CSL) was published and did not list rating-NEC HM-L32A.  On 25 October 2019, you reenlisted for 4 years with an EAOS of 24 October 2023.  On 2 December 2019, NAVADMIN 272/19 was published and a zone “A” SRB with an award level of 0.5 ($45,000 award ceiling) for the HM-L32A rate/NEC was authorized.  On 23 December 2019, you transferred, and arrived to Fort Sam Houston, TX on 8 January 2020 for duty under instruction.  On 27 February 2020, Current CSL was published and listed rating-NEC HM-L32A with a 5 year obligated service.  Furthermore, MPM 1160-100 outlines the OBLISERV requirements for STAR program reenlistment.  On 14 August 2020, you were issued official change duty orders (BUPERS order: 2270) with a required obligated service to October 2024. On 3 September 2020, you graduated from Respiratory Therapy Technician and earned NEC L32A.  On 11 September 2020, you reenlisted for 4 years with an SEAOS of 10 October 2024. On 18 September 2020, you transferred, and arrived to Fort Belvoir, VA on 2 October 2020 for duty. 
 
You requested that your 25 October 2019 reenlistment reflect Selective Training and Reenlistment (STAR) Program and a higher Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB); 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 per MILPERSMAN 1160-100, the STAR program offers career designation to first term enlisted members who enlist or reenlist Class “C” School package, which is listed in the CSL.  At the time you reenlisted, your NEC was not listed under the CSL as being eligible for STAR.  Furthermore, no SRB was listed during that timeframe.  In this connection, the Board substantially concurred with the comments contained in the advisory opinion. 
 
The Board determined that your personal appearance, with or without counsel, would 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. 
 
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, 
6/30/2021
Deputy Director