DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS 
701 S. COURTHOUSE ROAD, SUITE 1001 
ARLINGTON, VA 22204-2490 
 
Docket No. 10766-16  
JUL 31 2017  

From: Chairman, Board for Correction of Naval Records  
To:  Secretary ofthe Navy  

Subj:  REVIEW OF NAvAL RECORD rco  
Ref: (a) Title 10 U.S.C. 1552 
Encl: (1) DD Form 149 w/attachments 
(2) OCNO memo 7220 [REDACTED] 
(3) Subject' s naval record 

1. Pursuant to the provisions of reference (a) Subject, hereinafter referred to as Petitioner, filed enclosure (1) with this Board requesting, in effect, that the applicable naval record be corrected to establish entitlement to retroactive Special Duty Assignment Pay (SDAP). 

2. The Board, consisting of [NAMES REDACTED], reviewed Petitioner's allegations of error and injustice on 19 May 2017 and, pursuant to its regulations, determined that the corrective action indicated below should be taken on the available evidence of record. Documentary material considered by the Board consisted of the enclosures, naval records, and applicable statutes, regulations and policies. 

3. The Board, having reviewed all the facts ofrecord pertaining to Petitioner's allegations of error and injustice, finds as follows: 

a. Before applying to this Board, Petitioner exhausted all administrative remedies available under existing law and regulations within the Department of the Navy. 

b. In correspondence attached as enclosure (2), the office having cognizance over the subject matter addressed in Petitioner's application has commented to the effect that the request has merit and warrants favorable action. 

CONCLUSION 
Upon review and consideration of all the evidence of record, and especially in light of the contents of enclosure (2), the Board finds the existence of an injustice warranting the following corrective action. 

RECOMMENDATION 

That Petitioner's naval record be corrected, where appropriate, to show that: 

Petitioner was entitled to SDAP while assigned as Command Master Chief (NEC 9580), onboard , from 1June2016 to 30 September 2016, at SDAP level SD-2 at the rate of $150.00 per month. Note: the final payment will be determined by Defense Finance and Accounting Services. 

A copy ofthis Report of Proceedings will be filed in Petitioner's naval record. 

4. It is certified that quorum was present at the Board's review and deliberations, and that the foregoing is a true and complete record ofthe Board.

5. Board for Correction of Naval Records (32 Code ofFederal Regulations, Section 723.6(e)) and having assured compliance with its provisions, it is hereby announced that the foregoing corrective action, taken under the authority of reference (a), has been approved by the Board on behalf of the Secretary of the Navy. 

 
Executive Director