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

Docket No: 2398-16 
JAN 3 1 2017 

Dear : 

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

A three-member panel ofthe Board for Correction ofNaval Records, sitting in executive session, 
considered your application on 7 November 2016. The names and votes of the members ofthe 
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 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. In addition, the Board considered the advisory opinion (AO) furnished 
by Headquarters, Marine Corps (MMRP-13) dated 22 March 2016, a copy ofwhich was 
previously provided to you. 

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. 

The Board, in its review of your entire record and application, carefully considered your desire to 
have your fitness report for the reporting period from 5 March 2013 to 8 March 2013 removed 
from your record. In this regard, the Board considered your contentions that you were not seen 
by a health care provider, and that you were not on the Body Composition Program (BCP) 
during the reporting period. The Board also considered your contention that you believe the 
height/weight evaluation at Recruiters School is in error because your command determined that 
you were within Marine Corps height/weight standards upon your return. However, the Board 
concurred with the AO and determined that removal of the contested report from your record is 
not warranted. Specifically, the Board noted that the Recruiters School was correct in 
documenting the adversity and returning you back to your parent command for a medical 
evaluation. Further, you did not substantiate at what point after your return from Recruiters 
School your parent command determined that you were back within standards. Finally, the 
Board determined that the contested report is administratively and procedurally correct as written 
and filed. 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 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 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 ofprobable material error or injustice. 

Sincerely, 


Executive Director