DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 

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

Docket No. 244-16 
JUL 18 2016 

From: Chairman, Board for Correction ofNaval 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) OCNO memo 7220 Ser N130G/16U0739 of23 May 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 show timely election ofthe REDUX Retired Pay Plan with a lump sum payment ofthe Career 
Status Bonus (CSB). 

2. The Board, consisting of , reviewed Petitioner's , and 
allegations oferror and injustice on 7 June 2016 and, pursuant to its regulations, determined that 
the corrective action indicated below should be taken on the available evidence ofrecord. 
Documentary material considered by the Board consisted of the 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 of all the evidence ofrecord, and especially in light ofthe 
contents of enclosure (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 the REDUX Retired Pay Plan, with the $30,000 lump sum payment, on 
1 January 2015. 

b. Petitioner was authorized payment ofthe $30,000 CSB in one lump sum payment on 
19 January 2015, the anniversary date ofhis 151h year ofactive duty. The payment of the CSB is 
tax-free ifPetitioner was assigned to a tax-free zone during any part ofthe month Petitioner 
became entitled to the payment. 

c. A copy of this 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 in the above entitled matter. 

5. Pursuant to the delegation ofauthority set out in Se ·on 6( e) ofthe revised Procedures of the 
Board for Correction ofNaval 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 of reference (a), has been approved by the Board on 
behalf ofthe Secretary ofthe Navy. 

Executive Director