DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS 
701 S. COURTHOUSE ROAD, SUITE 1001 
ARLINGTON, VA 22204-2490 
Docket ~o. 6398-15 11 Dec 15 


This is in reference to your application for correction of your naval record pursuant to the provisions of 10 USC 1552. 

A three-member panel of the Board for Co~rection of Naval Records; sitting in executive session, considered your application on 11 December 2015. Your allegations of error and injustice were reviewed in accordance wi th administrative regul ations 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 pol icies. The advisory opinion provided in NPC memorandum 1160 Ser 813/297 dated 4 September 2015 was sent to you on 2 November 2015 for an opportunity to comment prior to being considered by the Board. A copy of this advisory opinion is again enclosed. After the 30 day period for corrunent expired without a response, the case was presented to the Board. 

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 applicati on has been deni ed. The names and votes of the members of the panel will be furnished upon request. 

It i s regretted that the circumstances of your case are such that favorable action cannot be taken. You are entit led t o have the Board. reconsider i ts decision upon submission of new evidence within one year f rom the date of the Board's decision. New evidence is evidence not previously considered by the Board prior to making its decision in t his case. In this regard, it is i mportant 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 i njustice. 

Sincerely, 

~ 
Executive Director 

Enclosure: NPC memo 1160 Ser 813/297 dtd 4 Sep· 15