DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS 
701 S. COURTHOUSE ROAD, SUITE 1001 
ARLINGTON, VA 22204-2490 
Docket No. 1 014-16 


Dear

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

A three-member panel of the Board for Correction ofNaval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 20 October 2016. Your allegations oferror and injustice were reviewed in accordance with administrative regulations and procedures applicable to the proceedings ofthis 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 HQMC memo 1610 MMRP-13/PERB dated 2 February 2016 was sent to you on 2 February 2016 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 this connection, the Board substantially concurred with the comments contained in the advisory opinion. Specifically, the Board noted a revised assessment ofa Marine's conduct or performance based entirely on facts about the Marine that were unknown when the original report was prepared can be approved. However, the facts or justifications that the Reporting Senior (RS) is claiming he did not know at the time are not new, since they deal with your 
mentoring and grading junior Marines, all of which the RS addressed when he submitted the 
report. Furthermore, Reviewing Officer's endorsement adds no insight as to how the RS's oversight resulted in 4 mismarked attributes nor does it add any substantiation or certainty as to what is recommended. Accordingly, your application has been denied. The names and votes of the members ofthe 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 ofnew evidence within one year from the date ofthe 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 ofan official naval record, the burden is on the appl icant to demonstrate the existence ofprobable material error or injustice. 

Sincerely, 

Executive Director