DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY  
BOARD FOR COkRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS  
70 1 S. COURTHOUSE ROAD, SUITE 1001  
ARLINGTON, VA 22204-2490  
  
Docket No: 4604-16  
JAN 31 2017  

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.
 
A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval 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 of error 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 18 May 2016, a copy of which 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 2 August 2014 to 31 March 2015 removed from your record. In this regard, the Board considered your contentions that (1) attribute marks do not correspond with Section I comments, (2) your counseling(s) were not for your judgment and leadership, as the reporting senior (RS) implies, (3) the report is counseling in nature, and (4) the report is not an accurate evaluation because it focuses on one event and does not reflect your overall performance. 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 ofyour exhibited efforts and concrete results. The Board detennined that the adversity ofthe report is addressed by the RS, acknowledged by you in your rebuttal, and adjudicated by the reviewing officer. Further, the Board did not find that the report was used as a counseling tool. Finally, 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 of this 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 of regularity 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 of probable material error or injustice. 

Sincerely, 

Executive Director