DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY  
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS  
701 S. COURTHOUSE ROAD, SUITE 1001  
ARLINGTON, VA 22204-2490  
 
Docket No: 2265-16  
FEB 03 2017  

Dear

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

A three-member panel ofthe Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 4 November 2016. The names and votes ofthe members ofthe panel will be furnished upon request. Your allegations oferror 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. In addition, the Board considered the advisory opinion (AO) furnished by Headquarters, Marine Corps (MMRP-13) dated 8 March 2016, a copy of which was previously provided to you.
 
After careful and conscientious consideration ofthe entire record, the Board found the evidence submitted was insufficient to establish the existence ofprobable material error or injustice. 

The Board, in its review ofyour entire record and application, carefully considered your desire to have your fitness report for the reporting period from 5 February 2015 to 30 June 2015 removed from your record. In this regard, the Board considered your contentions that ( 1) your reporting senior (RS) was not properly identified to you until 1 May 2015, (2) your RS did not develop a working relationship with you or provide guidance and establish expectations on the essential elements ofthe billet, (3) your reviewing officer (RO) made comments in the report that may be interpreted as adverse. The Board determined that removal of the contested report from your record is not warranted. Specifically, the Board concurred with the AO that you failed to meet the burden ofproofnecessary to establish an inaccuracy or injustice warranting the removal of the report. Further, the contested report is administratively and procedurally correct as written and filed. Accordingly, your application has been denied. 

It is regretted that the circumstances of your case are such that favorable action cannot be taken. 
You are entitled to have the Board reconsider its decision upon submission ofnew and material 
evidence within one year from the date of this letter. 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 ofregularity 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