From: Chairman, Board for Correction of Naval Records To: Secretary of the Navy Subj: REVIEW OF NAVAL RECORD ICO USMC Ref: (a) Title 10 U.S.C. § 1552 (b) MARADMIN 376/20 of 30 Jun 20 Encl: (1) DD Form 149 w/attachments (2) HQMC memo 5420 MMEA of 12 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 his naval record be corrected to show Petitioner was eligible for and received a zone “B” Selective Retention Bonus (SRB). 2. The Board, consisting of Mr. Ms., and Mr. , reviewed Petitioner’s allegations of error and injustice on 26 August 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 30 August 2010, Petitioner entered active duty. c. On 31 May 2016, Petitioner reenlisted for 4 years and 5 months with an End of Current Contract (ECC) of 30 October 2020. d. In accordance with reference (b), this bulletin announces the SRB program and the BSSRB program authorized for FY21. 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 7 July 2020 are eligible for the FY21 SRB program. This will include any regular component first term or career Marine with an ECC from 1 October 2020 to 30 September 2021. Marines in Zones A, B, and C who submit for a 48 month reenlistment between 7 Jul 20 through 30 Sep 20 with a Primary Military Occupational Specialty (PMOS) that is listed in section(s) 3.l, 3.m, and 3.n, 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.l, 3.m, and 3.n. After 30 September 2020, this Early Reenlistment Kicker will expire. Zone B applies to those active component Marines with 6 to 10 years of active military service. Marines with exactly 10 years of active service on the date of reenlistment may be paid a Zone B PMOS bonus if they have not previously received a Zone B PMOS bonus. Zone B 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.i). Furthermore, a zone “B” SRB for MOS 0241LM, which is capped at $20,000 for 48 months of additional obligated service was authorized. e. On 10 July 2020, Petitioner’s Careerist Active Duty Reenlistment request was submitted. f. On 22 July 2020, Petitioner signed an agreement to extend enlistment for 8 months with an End of Active Service (EAS) of 30 June 2021 to await a response on a submitted RELM request. g. On 30 August 2020, Petitioner crossed out of zone “B”. h. On 8 October 2020, Petitioner signed an agreement to extend enlistment for 17 months with an EAS of 30 November 2022 in order to obligate service for promotion. i. On 1 November 2020, Petitioner was promoted to Staff Sergeant/E-6. j. On 8 January 2021, Petitioner’s Careerist Active Duty Reenlistment request was approved by HQMC for a zone “C” SRB. k. On 9 January 2021, Petitioner reenlisted for 4 years and 6 months with an ECC of 8 July 2025. 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 when Petitioner submitted for reenlistment, he was eligible for a zone “B” SRB. However, Petitioner’s Careerist Active Duty Reenlistment request was approved after he crossed out of zone “B”, resulting in the lower payment of zone “C”. RECOMMENDATION That Petitioner’s naval record be corrected, where appropriate, to show that: Petitioner was discharged and reenlisted on 28/29 August 2020 vice 8/9 January 2021 for a period of 4 years and 3 months. Note: This change will entitle the member to a zone “B” SRB for MOS 0241LM, which is capped at $20,000 for 48 months of additional obligated service. Remaining obligated service to 30 October 2020 will be deducted from SRB computation. Furthermore, Petitioner is entitled to an $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. 9/13/2021 Deputy Director