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

Docket No: 5067-16 
JAN 31 2017 

Dear

This is in reference to your application for cotTection ofyour naval record pursuant to the provisions ofTitle 10, United States Code, Section 1552.
 
A three-member panel of the Board for Correction ofNaval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 28 November 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. In addition, the Board considered the advisory opinion furnished by Headquarters Marine Corps (MMRP-13/PERB), dated 24 May 2016 (AO), a copy ofwhich was previously sent to you on 24 May 2016. 

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. In this regard, the Board substantially concurred with the comments contained in the AO. Specifically, the Board noted that the Reporting Senior (RS) originally stated that he had significant infonnation and meaningful contact with you during the contested reporting period. The RS also appropriately noted that the exception to policy was being invoked due to sufficient observation in the Section I comments. Thus, the Board concluded that the contested report was 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 ofnew and material 
evidence or other matters not previously considered by the Board within one year from the date 
ofthe Board's decision. 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