DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 

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

Docket No: 6254-16 
JUN 12 2017 

Dear

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

A three-member panel ofthe Board for Correction ofNaval Records, sitting in executive session, 
considered your application on 31 March 2017. The names a!!-d votes ofthe 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. 

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. 

You began a period of active duty in the Marine Corps on 12 February 2007. In July 2008, you 
suffered an IED blast injury to your right thigh while serving in Iraq. On 5 October 20 I 0, the 
Secretary ofthe Navy approved your transfer to the Temporary Disability Retirement List 
(TDRL)· On 31October2010, you were placed on the TDRL, and received an reenlistment code 
of RE-3P (medical). On 25 July 2016, the Commandant ofthe Manne Corps removed you from 
theTPRL. 

The Board considered that you would like your RE-3P code changed to an RE-IA for purposes 
ofreenlisting in the military. When making its determination, the Board reviewed the Navy 
Council ofReview Boards letter dated 23 June 2016, which found you fit for continued naval 
service and capable ofperforming duties appropriate for your military occupational specialty. 

The Board, in its review ofyour entire record and application, carefully weighed all potentially 
mitigating factors, such as the circumstances surrounding your injury, your desire to continue 
military service, and the current determination that you are fit for .full duty. Pursuant to Marine 
Corps Order, 19600.16, an RE-3P is assigned when a Marine does not meet physical/medical 
standards. At the time ofyour discharge on31 October 20I 0, you were transferred to the TDRL. 

Since your thigh injury was such that you qualified for the retired list, the Board found that the 
RE-3P that was assigned on the date ofyour discharge was neither erroneous nor unjust. The 
Board also noted that the RE-3P is a waivable reenlistment code, and that it does not preclude 
you from reenlistment. The Board acknowledged the 23 June 2016 finding that you are fit for 
full duty, but determined that the post-discharge determination does not merit a change to the RE 
code assigned at the time you transferred to the TDRL. Accordingly, your application has been 
denied. 

It is regretted that the circumstances of your 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