DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 

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

Docket No: 5983-16 
JUN 16 2017 

Dear

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

A three-member panel ofthe Board for Correction ofNaval Records, sitting in executive session, 
considered your application on 3 April 2017. The names and votes ofthe members ofthe 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 ofyour application, together 
with all material submitted in support thereof, your naval record and applicable statutes, 
regulations and policies. 

You enlisted in the Marine Corps on 6 January 2014, and began the course. 
On 5 August 2014, you were dropped from the course for having vision that was not correctable 
to 20120. You were counseled on reclassifying to a different Military Occupational Specialty 
(MOS), and were given the opportunity to change from to . You were informed that failure to 
reclassify could result in administrative separation processing. You elected not to reclassify and 
were discharged from the Marine Corps on 9 October 2014, with an honorable characterization 
ofservice due to unsatisfactory performance and received a reenlistment code (RE) ofRE-4. 

The Board considered your request for a change to your RE-4 code on the basis that no 
disciplinary action was placed upon you during your time ofservice and you did not fail any 
training that was given to you. When making its determination, the Board noted reviewed your 
service record, to include your enlistment contract and the counseling statement noting that you 
were notified ofthe opportunity to reclassify in the Marine Corps and continue your service. 

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. The 
Board carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors, such as you honorable service from 
January 2014 through October 2014, as well as your release from the course 
through no fault ofyour own. The Board noted that your record contains a statement from you, 
dated 4 September 2012, in which you stated that you did not desire to remain in the Marine 
Corps, and that you "believe when (you) signed a contract with the Marine Corps (you were) not 
in the right state ofmind." You also stated that you do not believe you would be a model Marine 
should you remain in the military. The Board found that you were properly notified ofthe 
consequences ofyour failure to reclassify and that you expressed the desire to separate from 
military rather than seek an alternate MOS. The Board concluded that your record, including 
your personal statement of 4 September 2012, support the RE-4 code. Accordingly, your, 
application has been denied. 

It is regretted that the circumstances ofyour case are such that favorable action cannot be taken 
at this time. You are entitled to have the Board reconsider its decision upon the submission of 
new and material evidence. New evidence is evidence not previously considered by the Board. 
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