DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS 
701 S. COURTHOUSE ROAD, Suite 1001 A
RLINGTON, VA 22204 
 
Docket No. 11125-16  
JUL  11 2017  

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

Subj:  REVIEW OF NAVAL RECORD ICO [NAME REDACTED]

Ref: (a) Title 10 U .S.C. § 1552 
Encl: (1) DD Form 149 w/attachments 
(2) CNPC memo 1160 Ser 813/057 of 2 May 17 
(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 change the term ofreenlistment to establish eligibility to transfer Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to his dependents. 

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 of record 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 ofenclosure (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: 

The immediate reenlistment contract (NAVPERS 1070/601), executed on or about 14 July 2016 is for a term of 5 years, vice 3 years. 

Petitioner had sufficient obligated service to qualify for the transfer of Post-9/ 11 GI Bill benefits 
when he submitted his Transfer ofEducational Benefits (TEB) application on 16 December 2016.
 
A copy of this 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 Board for Correction of Naval Records (32 Code of Federal 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