DEPATMENT OF THE NAVY
BOARD FOR CORRECTIONOF' NAVAL RECORDS
. 70 S. COURTHOUSER0!'-0, SUITE 1001
ARLINGTON,VA  222<>4-2490

Dear

JEA
Docket No. 4904-15 17 Dec 15

This is in reference to your application for correction of your naval record pursuant to the provisions of 10 USC 1552.	Your case was reconsidered in acc.ordance with new Board for Correction of Naval Records procedures that conform to Lipsman v. Secretary of the Army, 335 F. Supp. 2d 48 (D.D.C. 2004}.

A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on
17 December 2015. 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.	The advisory opinion · provided in NPC memorandum 1160 Ser 813/315 dated 21 September 2015 was sent to you o 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 comment 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 accordance with OPNAVINST 1160.8A, members must have completed at least 17 continuous months of active naval service in order to be entitled to a zone "A" SRB . At the time of reenlistment on
26 July 2005, you did not possess 17 months of continuous active naval service. In this connection, the Board stibstantially concurred with the comments contained in the advisory opinion. Accordingly, your · application has been denied.	The names and votes	f the members of the panel will be furnished upon request.

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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 submisslon of new evidence within one year from the date of the Board's decision. New evidence is evidence
not previously considered by the Board prior to making its decision in this case.	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.

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Sincerely,
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Executive Director

Enclosure: NPC memo 1160 Ser 813/315 dated 21 Sep 15

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