DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 

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

Docket No: 201-16 

JUL 18 2016 

Dear 

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

A three-member panel ofthe Board for Correction ofNaval Records, sitting in executive session, 
considered your application on 15 April 2016. The names and votes ofthe 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 ofthis 
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 
Headquarters Marine Corps (JPL), dated 8 February 2016, a copy of which is enclosed 

In regard to your request for a personal appearance, be advised that Board regulations state 
personal appearances before the Board are not granted as a right, but only when the Board 
determines that such an appearance will serve some useful purpose, In your case, the Board 
determined that a personal appearance was not necessary and considered your case based on the 
evidence of the record. 

After careful and conscientious consideration of the entire record, the Board found the evidence 
submitted was insufficient to establish the existence ofprobable material error or injustice. In 
this regard, the Board substantially concurred with the comments contained in the advisory 
opinion. Specifically, the Board noted that you did not receive nonjudicial punishment (NJP) for 
the same offense twice. The Board felt that the initial NJP was set aside for administrative 
reasons and the second NJP was then administered appropriately. Additionally, you accepted 
NJP and all punishments were ultimately suspended. You appealed your NJP and although your 
appeal was denied, the Board felt that appropriate and fair consideration was given to your 
request. The Board found no error or injustice that would require removal ofthe NJP from your 
records. 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 of new and material 
evidence or other matter not previously considered by the Board within one year from the date of 
the 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, 

Executive Director