Docket No. 8164-20
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 25 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 Commander, Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) letter 5040 Ser N43/086 of 9 March 2021; a copy of which was previously provided to you for comment.   
 
You requested to correct your HHG’s weight from 14,000 pounds (lbs) to 10,200lbs.  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 the evidence shows that your initial HHG’s weighted 14,000lbs and the reweight was 14,920lbs.  You were billed at the lower of the two weights.  The total amount billed of 14,000lbs minus 1,400 lbs (packing discount) for a total of 12,600lbs minus the maximum authorized weight of 11,000lbs equals 1,600lbs of excess weight.  The inventory sheets support the weight billed by the transportation service provider.  In accordance with the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR), Table 5-37, you exceeded your authorized weight allowance of 11,000 lbs.  In accordance with the JTR, paragraph 051306.A.2, you are financially responsible for the excess charges.  In addition, the Board noted that your 2016 HHG move was in excess of your authorized weight.  You may complete a Remission of Indebtedness Application (DD Form 2789) and submit it to the Chief of Naval Operations (N130C) if this debt creates a financial hardship.  You can submit your application to NXAG_N130C@navy.mil. 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, 


6/7/21
Deputy Director