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

Docket No: 10 132-1 6 
SEP 27 2017 

Dear

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

A three-member panel of the Board for Correction ofNaval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 30 June 2017. The names and votes of the members ofthe 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 this Board. Documentary material considered by the Board consisted of your application, together with all material submitted in support thereof, relevant portions of your naval record, and applicable statutes, regulations, and policies. In addition, the Board considered the advisory opinion (AO) provided by Headquarters, Marine Corps (MMRP-13) dated 16 November 2016. 

The Board, in its review of your record and application, carefully considered your desire to remove your fitness report (FITREP) for the reporting period 25 May to 14 October 2015. The Board considered your contention that the Reporting Senior (RS) and Reviewing Officer should not have written the FITREP because you were sent on temporary duty 24 August 2015. The Board also considered that the report did not need to be adverse, but that you believe the RS was biased and used it as a form ofreprisal because you brought up the RS 's name during your nonjudicial punishment hearing. The Board significantly concurred with the AO and concluded that you did not sufficiently substantiate the existence of an error or injustice. The Board detennined that removal the FITREP is not warranted. Accordingly, your application has been denied.

It is regretted that the circumstances of your case are such that favorable action cannot be taken at this time. You are entitled to have the Board reconsider its decision upon the submission of new and material evidence. New evidence is evidence 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, 

Executive Director