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

Docket No: 8477-20
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. 

Although you did not submit your application in a timely manner, the Board found it in the interest of justice to waive the statute of limitations and consider your application on its merits.  A three-member panel of the Board, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 14 September 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 the Board.  Documentary material considered by the Board consisted of your application, relevant portions of your naval record, and applicable statutes, regulations, and policies.  

The Board carefully considered your request to upgrade your discharge classification from general to honorable.  You were administratively discharged on 23 April 1997 for unsatisfactory participation in the Ready Reserve with a general characterization of service.  You contend that you were not given credit for all the drills that you performed as retribution for reporting sexual harassment. 
  
The Board noted that you only submitted DD Form 149 and no accompanying documentation with your petition.  The Board determined that the presumption of regularity applies, and you did not furnish sufficient evidence to substantiate your contention that you performed drills for which you were not properly credited.  As there is no evidence of material error or injustice, the Board concluded that your discharge for unsatisfactory participation in the Ready Reserve with a general characterization of service shall remain.  

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, 
9/14/2021
Executive Director