DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
				BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS 
					2 NAVY ANNEX
				    WASHINGTON DC 20370-5100

										JLP:ddj
										Docket No: 10457-02
										19 March 2003

This is in reference to your application for correction of your naval provisions of title 10 of the United States Code, section 1552 record pursuant to the

A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 19 March 2003. 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, your naval record and applicable statutes, regulations and policies. In addition, the Board considered the advisory opinion furnished by CNO memorandum 5420 N13OD1/03U01 12 of 3 March 2003, a copy of which is attached.

After careful and conscientious consideration of the entire record, the Board found that the evidence submitted was insufficient to establish the existence of probable material error or injustice. In this connection, the Board substantially concurred with the comments contained in the advisory opinion. Accordingly, your application has been denied. The names and votes of the members of the panel will be furnished upon request.

It is regretted that the circumstances of your case are such that favorable action cannot be taken. You are entitled to have the Board reconsider its decision upon submission of new and material evidence or other matter not previously 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,

W.	DEAN PFEIFFER
Executive Director

Enclosure

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
CHIEF OF NAVAL PERSONNEL
	WASHINGTON, D.C. 20370-5000	

		IN REPLY REFER TO
	5420 N13OD1/ 03U0112
	3 Mar 2003

MEMORANDUM FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS

Subj:	COMMENTAND RECOMMENDATION IN THE CASE OF

End:	(1) BCNR case file #10457-02 with microfiche service record

1.	The following provides comment and recommendation on petition.

2.	Nl30 recommends disapproval of petition for an Enlistment Bonus (EB).

3.	    XXXXX entered the Delayed Entry Program (DEP) on 3 March 2001 and volunteered for the Advanced Electronics Computer Field Program Guarantee. She requests favorable action that would allow payment of an EB College Kicker.

4.	EB is not an entitlement, but a recruiting tool used at the discretion of recruiters and classifiers to entice individuals to enlist in critical skills. The EB program is budgeted based on quotas provided by the Commander, Navy Recruiting Command and the Enlisted Community Managers, not by the number bf “A” School accession seats. An EB College Kicker is an EB and is governed under the preceding rules. Every recruit is not offered nor receives an EB or an EB College Kicker.    does not have an EB College Kicker contract in her service record and therefore is not entitled to it. No further action is necessary.

5.	BCNR case file with microfiche service record is returned herewith as enclosure (1)

Head, Enlisted Bonus
Programs Branch