DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS 
701 S. COURTHOUSE ROAD, SUITE 1001 
ARLINGTON, VA 22204-2490 
Docket No: 2187-16 

Dear

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

A three-member panel of the Board for Correction ofNaval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 6 September 2016. The names and votes of the members of the panel will be furnished upon request. Your allegations oferror 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 of your application, together with all material submitted in support thereof, your naval record, and applicable statutes, regulations, and policies. 

After careful and conscientious consideration of the entire record, the Board found the evidence submitted was insufficient to establish the existence of probable material error or injustice. 

You entered the Marine Corps on 15 June 2009. On 22 July 2011 you received a non-judicial punishment (NJP) for violation ofarticle 92; failure to obey order or regulation, and article 111; drunken or reckless operation of vehicle. You did not appeal the NJP. You were later discharged on 19 April 2013. This reentry code was not assigned due to your NJP as you allege. You were assigned an RE-3C reentry code for the reason of separation ofa reduction in force which you were separated under the provisions of an announced early release program 
authorized by the Commandant of the Marine Corps. Additionally, an RE-3C reentry code does not automatically bar reenlistment, but requires that a waiver be obtained to reenlist or reenter a branch of service. 

The Board, in its review ofyour entire record and application, carefully weighed all potentially 
mitigating factors, such as your desire to have your reenlistment code upgraded from RE-3C to 
RE-1, which you say would allow you to be eligible to reenlist in the active duty reserves. 
Nevertheless, the Board concluded that these factors were not sufficient to warrant relief in your 
case. The Board believes the Commanding Officer was correct and had the authority to assign 
the reentry code assigned. The Board could not find any error or injustice. 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 within one year from the date of the 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 of probable material error or injustice. 

Sincerely, 

Executive Director