DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 

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

Docket No. 2401-16 
OCT 17 2016 

From: Chairman, Board for Correction of Naval Records 
To: Secretary ofthe Navy 

Subj: REVIEW OF NAVAL RECORD ICO 

Ref: (a) Title 10 U.S.C. 1552 

Encl: (1)DD Form 149 w/attachments 
(2) HQMC memo 7220 MPO dtd 7 Jun 16 
(3) Subject's naval record 

1. Pursuant to the provisions ofreference (a) Subject, hereinafter referred to as Petitioner, filed 
enclosure (I) with this Board requesting, in effect, that the applicable naval record be corrected 
to establish eligibility to transfer Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits to his dependents. 

2. The Board, consisting of , reviewed Petitioner's 
allegations oferror and injustice on 11 August 2016 and, pursuant to its regulations, determined 
that the corrective action indicated below should be taken on the available evidence of record. 
Documentary material considered by the Board consisted ofthe enclosures, naval records, and 
applicable statutes, regulations and policies. 

3. The Board, having reviewed all the facts of record pertaining to Petitioner's allegations of 
error and injustice, finds as follows: 

a. Before applying to this Board, Petitioner exhausted all administrative remedies available 
under existing law and regulations within the Department ofthe Navy. 

b. In correspondence attached as enclosure (2), the office having cognizance over the subject 
matter addressed in Petitioner's application has commented to the effect that the request has 
merit and warrants favorable action. 

CONCLUSION 

Upon review and consideration ofall the evidence ofrecord, and especially in light of the 
contents ofenclosure (2), the Board finds the existence of an injustice warranting the following 
corrective action. 

RECOMMENDATION: 

That Petitioner's naval record be corrected, where appropriate, to show that: 

a. Petitioner elected to transfer unused educational benefits through the DMDC Transfer of 
Educational Benefits (TEB) web application on 30 November 2009 vice 2 December 2009. 

b. Petitioner, in coordination with his command, completed the Statement ofUnderstanding 
(SOU) and was submitted to Commandant ofthe Marine Corps (CMC) for inclusion in the 
Petitioner's Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). Petitioner volunteer for 3 years of 
obligated military service. 

c. CMC reviewed the Petitioner's TEB application, and it was approved on 
30 November 2009. 

d. Upon completion ofthe above changes, Headquarters, United States Marine Corps 
(HQMC) will execute an approved Transferability ofEducational Benefits (TEB) application 
reflecting the transfer information. 

e. A copy ofthis Report of Proceedings will be filed in Petitioner's naval record. 

4. It is certified that quorum was present at the Board's review and deliberations, and that the 
foregoing is a true and complete record of the Board's pr · the a ove entitled matter. 

5. Pursuant to the delegation of authority set out in Section the revised Procedures of the 
Board for Correction of Naval Records (32 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 723.6(e)) and 
having assured compliance with its provisions, it is hereby announced that the foregoing 
corrective action, taken under the authority ofreference (a), has been approved by the Board on 
behalf ofthe Secretary ofthe Navy. 

Executive Director