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

Docket No. 7030-20 
Ref: Signature Date 

From:  Chairman, Board for Correction of Naval Records 
To: Secretary of the Navy 
Subj: REVIEW OF NAVAL RECORD ICO ABF3 , USN,  

Ref: (a) Title 10 U.S.C. § 1552 (
b) MILPERSMAN 1160-100 of 4 Nov 05 
(c) FY20 SRB Award Plan (N13SRB 003/FY20) of 30 Apr 20 
(d) Career School Listing (CSL) of 1 Jul 20, 

Encl: (1) DD Form 149 w/attachments 
(2) CMSB memo 1160 Ser B328/065 of 3 May 21 
(3) Subject’s naval record 


1. Pursuant to the provisions of reference (a), Subject, hereinafter referred to as Petitioner, filed enclosure (1) with the Board for Correction of Naval Records (Board), requesting that her naval record be corrected to show Petitioner reenlisted for 5 years under the Selective Training and Reenlistment (STAR) Program, was eligible for and received Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) and was advanced upon earning NEC. 

2. The Board, consisting of Mr. , Ms. , and Mr. , reviewed Petitioner’s allegations of error and injustice on 13 May 2021 and, pursuant to its regulations, determined that the corrective action indicated below should be taken on the available evidence of record. Documentary material considered by the Board consisted of the enclosures, relevant portions of Petitioner’s naval record, and applicable statutes, regulations and policies. 

3.The Board, having reviewed all the facts of record pertaining to Petitioner's allegations of error and injustice, finds as follows:   

a. Before applying to this Board, Petitioner exhausted all administrative remedies available under existing law and regulations within the Department of the Navy. 

b. In accordance with reference (b) [4 November 2005], was published stating that the STAR program offers career designation to first term enlisted members who enlist or reenlist and thereby become eligible for the following career incentives: a. Guaranteed assignment to an appropriate Class “A” or “C” School (but not both).  b. Possible advancement from petty officer third class (PO3) to petty officer second class (PO2) upon completion of a Class “C” School or a Class “C” School package, which is listed in the Career Schools Listing (CSL), MILPERSMAN 1510-020, and the latest NAVADMIN in effect on date of reenlistment, if otherwise eligible.  c. Advancement to PO3 upon completion of Phase I of an Advanced Electronics Field (AEF) Class “A” School under automatic advancement procedures for the AEF program.  d. Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB), if eligible (not guaranteed). 

c. On 22 July 2015, Petitioner entered active duty for 4 years with an EAOS of 21 July 2019 and SEAOS of 21 July 2020. 

d. On 15 April 2019, Petitioner was advanced to ABF3/E-4.  

e. On 18 February 2020, COMNAVPERSCOM notified  that Petitioner was approved  for STAR reenlistment provided otherwise eligible.  Furthermore, members serving in a 5-year rating will be required to reenlist for 5 years.

f. In accordance with reference (c) [30 April 2020] was published listing a zone “A” SRB with an award level of 1.0 ($30,000 award ceiling) for the ABF rate.  

g. On 17 June 2020, COMNAVPERSCOM notified  that Petitioner’s SRB request was approved with a reenlistment date of 1 July 2020 for 4 years. 

h. In accordance with reference (d) [1 July 2020], courses for those not submarine of nuclear qualified: All-803R (Career Recruiter Force) rating-NEC with an obligated service of 4/5/6 years with the following notes: Must have completed screening and been selected for Force Recruiting program prior to STAR approval.  Must reenlist for 4, 5, or 6 years IAW source rating requirements per COMNAVCRUITCOMINST 1130.8K. (ex. BM initial enlistment requirement is 4 years, member would have to OBLISERV 4 additional years for STAR approval) 

i. On 1 July 2020, Petitioner reenlisted for 4 years with an EAOS of 30 June 2024. 

j. On 1 August 2020, Petitioner transferred. 

k. On 11 September 2020, Petitioner graduated from ENL NAV RCRTNG ORIEN/RCRT CA and earned NEC 803R. 

l. In correspondence attached as enclosure (2), the office having cognizance over the subject matter addressed in Petitioner’s application has commented to the effect that the request has merit and warrants favorable action. 

CONCLUSION 

Upon review and consideration of all the evidence of record, and especially in light of the contents of enclosure (2), the Board finds the existence of an injustice warranting the following corrective action. The Board concluded that Petitioner was approved for a 5-year term STAR reenlistment.  Subsequently, Petitioner was approved and reenlisted for a 4-year reenlistment for SRB. This action disqualified her from STAR and affected her advancement.   

RECOMMENDATION 

That Petitioner’s naval record be corrected, where appropriate, to show that: 
The Immediate Reenlistment Contract (NAVPERS 1070/601) executed on 1 July 2020 for a term of 5 years vice 4 years under the “Career designated under MILPERSMAN 1160-100”. 

Note: This change will entitle the member to a zone “A” SRB with an award level of 1.0 ($30,000 award ceiling) for the ABF rate.  Remaining obligated service to 21 July 2020 will be deducted from SRB computation.  
 
On 11 September 2020, Petitioner was advanced to ABF2/E-5. 
A copy of this Report of Proceedings will be filed in Petitioner’s naval record. 

4. It is certified that a quorum was present at the Board’s review and deliberations, and that the foregoing is a true and complete record of the Board’s proceedings in the above-entitled matter. 

5. Pursuant to the delegation of authority set out in Section 6(e) of the revised Procedures of the Board for Correction of Naval Records (32 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 723.6(e)), and having assured compliance with its provisions, it is hereby announced that the foregoing corrective action, taken under the authority of the reference, has been approved by the Board on behalf of the Secretary of the Navy. 


6/26/2021 
Deputy Director