DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 

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

Docket No: 399-16 
JUL 21 2016 

Dear 

This is in reference to your application for correction ofyour naval record pursuant to the 
provisions of title 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 29 April 2016. The names.and votes of the members of the 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 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. 

After careful and conscientious consideration of the entire record, the Board found the evidence 
submitted was insufficient to establish the existence ofprobable material error or injustice. 

You enlisted in the Marine Corps and began a period ofactive duty on 23 July 2012. On 
21 September 2012, you were recommended for administrative separation by reason of 
convenience of the government due to a disqualifying condition not considered a physical 
disability; specifically, recurring syncopal episodes that did not exist prior to entry. On 
4 October 2012, you were counseled and notified that you were assigned an RE-3P reentry code 
for failing to meet physical/medical standards. Also on 4 October 2012, you received an 
uncharacterized entry level separation by reason ofa condition not a disability. 

The Board, in its review ofyour entire record and application, carefully weighed all potentially 
mitigating factors, such as your desire to change your reentry code. Nevertheless, the Board 
concluded that these factors were not sufficient to warrant relief. In this regard, the Board noted 
that the RE-3P reentry code is assigned specifically for individuals separated due to failure to 
meet physical/medical standards, and that it is the most appropriate reentry code for your reason 
for discharge. Further, the RE-3P reenlistment code may not prohibit reenlistment, 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 of your 
reenlistment code is feasible. 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 ofthe Board's decision. 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 ofan official naval record, the burden is on the 
applicant to demonstrate the existence ofprobable material error or injustice. 

Sincerely,

Executive Director