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

Docket No: 106-16 
FEB 05 2016 


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

A three-member panel of the Board for Correction ofNaval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 4 November 2016. The names and votes of the members of the 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 ofyour 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 Navy Personnel Command (NPC/PERS-32), dated 3 March 2016, a copy of which was previously sent to you on 22 March 2016.
 
After careful consideration of the entire record, the Board found the evidence submitted was insufficient to establish the existence of probable material error or injustice. In this regard, the Board substantially concurred with the comments contained in the advisory opinion. Specifically, the Board concluded that you failed to meet the burden of proof necessary to establish an inaccuracy or injustice warranting the removal of the contested report. The Board also noted that the contested report contains praiseworthy comments, solid marks, and that you were enthusiastically recommended for retention and promotion. It was the Board's opinion that removing this report would create a gap in your records and could have negative effects on your career progression or retention in the Navy. Additionally, the Board concluded that the contested report was administratively and procedurally correct as written and filed. Accordingly, your application has been denied. 

It is regretted that the circumstances ofyour case are such that favorable action cannot be taken. 
You are entitled to have the Board reconsider its decision upon submission ofnew and material 
evidence or other matters riot previously considered by the Board within one year from the date 
ofthe Board's decision. 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, 


Executivf Director