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

JDR Docket No: 4344-1 6 
JAN 31 2017 

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

A three-member panel of the Board for Correction ofNaval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 18 November 2016. The names and votes ofthe members of the panel will be furnished upon request. Your allegations oferror 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 8 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 l July 2014 to 8 January 2015 removed from your record. In this regard, the Board considered your contentions that (1) comments in the report are unjust and inaccurate, (2) the report is based solely on one incident, and (3) you only received on counseling from your reporting senior (RS), not the numerous counselings as stated in the reviewing officer's (RO) comments. The Board determined that removal ofthe contested report from your record is not warranted. Specifically, the Board concurred with the AO and noted that you failed to substantiate your contentions or that the report is anything less than a true and accurate reflection of your exhibited efforts and concrete results. Further, the contested report is administratively and procedurally correct as written and filed. 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 of new and material 
evidence within one year from the date ofthis 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 ofregularity 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