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

Docket No: 2590-16 

Dear

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

Although your application was not filed in a timely manner, the Board found it in the interest of 
justice to waive the statute of limitations and consider your application on its merits. A three

member panel ofthe Board for Correction ofNaval Records, sitting in executive session, 
considered your application on 3 January 2017. The names and votes ofthe members ofthe 
panel will be furnished upon request. Your allegations oferror and injustice were reviewed in 
accordance with administrative regnlations 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 applicableˇ statutes, 
regnlations, and policies. 

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. 
Regarding your request for a personal appearance, be advised that Board regnlations state that 
personal appearances before the Board are not granted as a right, but only when the Board 
determines that such an appearance will serve some useful purpose. In your case, the Board 
determined that a personal appearance was not necessary and considered your case based on the 
evidence ofrecord. 

You enlisted in the Navy and began a period of active duty on 24April 1989. On 13 October 
1998, you failed your second Physical Readiness Test (PRT) for the second time in a four year 
period due to failing the run. On 24 April 1999, you were honorably released from active duty 
due to nonretention on active duty. At that time you were assigned an RE-6 reentry code. 

The Board, in its review ofyour entire record and application, carefully weighed all potentially 
factors, such as your desire to change your RE-6 reentry code and assertions that your career was 
ruined because your supervisors did not explain your high year tenure and you did not 
understand the meaning ofhigh year tenure. The Board found that these factors were not 
sufficient to warrant relief in your case. In this regard, an RE-6 reentry code is required when an 
individual is separated due to nonretention or high year tenure on active duty which was your 
case given your 10 years and one day at the pay grade ofE-4. Accordingly, your application has 
been denied. 

The RE-6 reentry code may not prohibit reentry, but requires that a waiver be obtained. 
Recruiting personnel are responsible for determining whether you meet the standards for 
reenlistment and whether or not a request for a waiver ofyour reentry code is feasible. 

It is regretted that the circumstances ofyour case are such that favorable action cannot be taken 
at this time. You are entitled to have the Board reconsider its decision upon the submission of 
new and material evidence. New evidence is evidence not previously considered by the Board. 
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 ofprobable material error or injustice. 

Sincerely, 

Executive Director