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

Docket No: 5063-16  

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 ofNaval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 7 November 2016. The names and votes of the members ofthe panel will be furnished upon request. Your allegations oferror and injustice were reviewed in accordance with administrative regulations and procedures applicable to the proceedings ofthis Board. Documentary material considered by the Board consisted ofyour 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 24 May 2016, a copy of which was previously provided to you. 

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. 

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 17 November 2015 to 18 November 2015 removed from your record. In this regard, the Board considered your contentions that you were within Marine Corps height/weight standards prior to reporting to Sergeants Course and that you wrote a rebuttal statement to the contested report, but it is not in your official military personnel file (OMPF). However, the Board concurred with the AO and determined that removal ofthe contested report from your record is not warranted. Specifically, the Board noted that there were two conflicting evaluations regarding your height and weight, and ultimately determined that the evaluation conducted by the StaffNoncommissioned Officer Academy was the more accurate and credible of the two. With regard to your missing rebuttal statement, the Board found that your rebuttal statement to the contested report is now in your OMPF and no further action is required. Finally, the Board found that the contested report is administratively and procedurally correct as written and filed. Accordingly, your application has been denied. 

It is regretted that the circumstances ofyour 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 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 ofprobable material error or injustice. 

Sincerely, 

Executive Director