DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS 701 S. COURTHOUSE ROAD, SUITE 1001 ARLINGTON, VA 22204-2490 Docket No. 8372-20 Ref: Signature Date From: Chairman, Board for Correction of Naval Records To: Secretary of the Navy From: Chairman, Board for Correction of Naval Records To: Secretary of the Navy Subj: REVIEW OF NAVAL RECORD OF FORMER , USNR, XXX-XX- Ref: (a) 10 U.S.C. §1552 (b) USECDEF Memo, “Guidance to Military Discharge Review Boards and Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records Regarding Equity, Injustice, or Clemency Determinations,” of 25 July 2018 Encl: (1) DD Form 149 with attachments (2) Case Summary 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 reflect a change in her reenlistment code. 2. The Board, consisting of Mr. , Mr. and Mr. reviewed Petitioner's allegations of error and injustice on 7 July 2021, and pursuant to its regulations, determined that the corrective action indicated below should be taken. Documentary material considered by the Board consisted of Petitioner’s application together with all material submitted in support thereof, relevant portions of Petitioner’s naval record, and applicable statutes, regulations, and policies, to include the 25 July 2018 guidance from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness regarding equity, injustice or clemency determinations (Wilkie Memo). 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. Petitioner enlisted in the Navy and began a period of active duty on 22 November 2006. Petitioner completed this enlistment with an honorable characterization of service on 1 September 2010, and was released from active duty and transferred to the Navy Reserve. On 2 September 2010, Petitioner began her enlistment in the Navy Reserve. Unfortunately, Petitioner’s official military personnel file (OMPF) is incomplete in that it does not contain all the documents pertaining to her administrative separation. However, based on the information contained in the record, Petitioner accumulated 10 unexcused absences from Inactive Duty Training. The record reflects that on 28 September 2012, the separation authority directed Petitioner’s administrative discharge from the Navy Reserve with a general (under honorable conditions) character of service by reason of unsatisfactory participation in the ready reserve and assigned an RE-4 reenlistment code. c. Petitioner strongly disagrees with her administrative discharge. Petitioner contends that during her time in the active component, there was more guidance as she was ending her enlistment contract, but during her time in the reserves, she was misinformed and did not have support during her transition. She asserts that her unit had notice of her acceptance to , but the process for her transfer to the reserve unit in never happened due to the lack of leadership. CONCLUSION: Upon review and consideration of all the evidence of record, to include Petitioner’s submission of supporting documentation, the Board concludes that Petitioner’s request merits relief, given the totality of Petitioner’s circumstances. The Board reviewed Petitioner’s application under the guidance provided in reference (b). Specifically, the Board considered whether Petitioner’s application was the type that was intended to be covered by this policy. In light of reference (b) and applying liberal consideration, the Board determined that the record shall be corrected. The Board concludes Petitioner’s reenlistment code shall be changed to reflect a “RE-3” reenlistment code. RECOMMENDATION: In view of the above, the Board directs the following corrective action: That Petitioner be issued a DD Form 215 indicating her reentry code as “RE-3.” No further action be granted. That a copy of this report of proceedings 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 reference (a), has been approved by the Board on behalf of the Secretary of the Navy. 7/20/2021 Executive Director