From:  Chairman, Board for Correction of Naval Records 
To:     Secretary of the Navy 
 
Subj:   REVIEW OF NAVAL RECORD ICO XXX-XX- USMC  
 
Ref:   (a) Title 10 U.S.C. § 1552 
            (b) MARADMIN 370/19 of 3 Jul 19 
 
Encl:   (1) DD Form 149 w/attachments 
        (2) HQMC memo 5420 MMEA of 23 Dec 20 
        (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 his naval record be corrected to show Petitioner was eligible for and received the full Selective Retention Bonus (SRB) amount and an Early Reenlistment Kicker.  
                                              
2.  The Board, consisting of Ms.  Ms.  and Mr. reviewed Petitioner’s allegations of error and injustice on 10 June 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.  On 18 April 2016, Petitioner entered active duty for 4 years with an ECC of 17 April 2020. 
 
     c.  In accordance with reference (b) [3 July 2019], This bulletin announces the SRB program and the BSSRB program authorized for FY20.  With the advent of several new SRB programs, Marines are encouraged to thoroughly review the contents of this bulletin.  First term Marines (Zone A) and career Marines (Zone B, C, D and E) who reenlist on or after 5 July 2019 are eligible for the FY20 SRB program.  This will include any regular component first term or career Marine with an End of Current Contract (ECC) from 1 October 2019 to 30 September 2020.   
 
Marines in Zones A, B, and C who submit for a 48 month reenlistment between 5 July 2019 through 30 September 2019 with a PMOS that is listed in section(s) 3.m, 3.n, and 3.o, and are subsequently approved, will rate an 8,000 dollar Early Reenlistment Kicker in addition to the PMOS bonus amount listed in section(s) 3.m, 3.n, and 3.o.  After 30 September 2019, this Early Reenlistment Kicker will expire. 
 
Zone A applies to those active component Marines with 17 months to 6 years of active military service.  Zone A PMOS bonus payments for Marines who reenlist for at least 48 months obligated service are authorized as listed below in dollars (bonuses for Marines who reenlist for 36 to 47 months obligated service will be calculated as per para 3.j).  Furthermore, a zone “A” SRB for MOS 0431 E-4, which is capped at $7,200 for 48 months of additional obligated service was authorized.  
 
     d.  On 27 August 2019, Petitioner’s 1st Term Active Duty Reenlistment was submitted, and approved by HQMC on 13 November 2019. 
 
     e.  On 16 November 2019, Petitioner reenlisted for 4 years and 5 months. 
 
     f.  On 1 May 2020, Petitioner was promoted to Sergeant/E-5. 
 
     g.  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, due to no fault of Petitioner, the reenlistment on 16 November 2019 did not include prior obligated service making him ineligible for full SRB and Early Reenlistment Kicker. 
 
RECOMMENDATION 
 
That Petitioner’s naval record be corrected, where appropriate, to show that: 
 
The enlistment/reenlistment document (DD Form 4) executed on 16 November 2019 was for 4 years and 6 months vice 4 years and 5 months.   
 
Note:  This change will entitle the member to a zone “A” SRB for MOS 0431, which is capped at $7,200 for 48 months of additional obligated service.  Remaining obligated service to 17 April 2020 will be deducted from SRB computation.  Furthermore, a $8,000 Early Reenlistment Kicker. 
                                                             
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. 
 
         
7/22/2021

Executive Director