DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 

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

Docket No. 1141-16 
JAN 09 2017 

Dear , 

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

A three-member panel ofthe Board for Correction ofNaval Records, sitting in executive session, 
considered your application on 12 October 2016. Your allegations of error 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 by NPC memo 1430 
Ser 812/0181 dated 25 August 2016, was sent to you on 7 September 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 ofthe entire record, the Board found that the 
evidence submitted was insufficient to establish the existence ofprobable material error or 
injustice. In this connection, the Board substantially concurred with the comments contained in 
the advisory opinion. While the Board agreed that you were not provided the opportunity to take 
the advancement exam due to no fault ofyour own, a Performance Mark Average was unable to 
be established with the two Performance Evaluations that you submitted; the evaluation 
submitted with the end date of 1October2014 is in the rate ofE3 vice E4 and the evaluation 
submitted with the end date of 15 June 2015 does not fall within the dates set within the 
NAV AD MIN for cycle 096. Accordingly, your application has been denied. The names and 
votes ofthe members ofthe panel will be furnished upon request. 

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 of new and material 
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 your 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 
applicant to demonstrate the existence ofprobable material error or injustice. 
Sincerely, 

Executive Director