DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 

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

Docket No. 6258-16 

From: Chairman, Board for Correction ofNaval Records 
To: Secretary ofthe Navy 

Subj: REVIEW OF NAVAL RECORD ICO 
Ref: (a) Title 10 U.S.C. 1552 

Encl: (1) DD Form 149 w/attachments 
(2) NPC ltr 1133 Ser N35 dtd 14 Sep 16 
(3) Subject's naval record 

1. Pursuant to the provisions ofreference (a) Subject, hereinafter referred to as Petitioner, filed 
enclosure (1) with this Board requesting, in effect, that the applicable naval record be corrected 
to request retroactive advancement to for college credit earned before enlistment. 

2. The Board, consisting of , and , reviewed 
Petitioner's allegations oferror and injustice on 30 September 2016 and, pursuant to its 
regulations, determined that the corrective action indicated below should be taken on the 
available evidence ofrecord. Documentary material considered by the Board consisted ofthe 
enclosures, naval records, and applicable statutes, regulations and policies. 

3. The Board, having reviewed all the facts ofrecord pertaining to Petitioner's allegations of 
error and injustice, finds as follows: 

a. Before applying to this Board, Petitioner exhausted all administrative remedies available 
under existing law and regulations within the Department ofthe Navy. 

b. In correspondence attached as enclosure (2), the office having cognizance over the subject 
matter addressed in Petitioner's application has commented to the effect that the request has 
merit and warrants favorable action. 

CONCLUSION 

Upon review and consideration ofall the evidence ofrecord, and especially in light ofthe 
contents ofenclosure (2), the Board finds the existence of an injustice warranting the following 
corrective action. 

RECOMMENDATION: 

That Petitioner's naval record be corrected, where appropriate, to show that: 

a. The Petitioner was advanced to effective 28 September 2015 vice 16 July 2016. Note: 
Petitioner certified an advanced paygrade enlistment statement ofunderstanding on 27 
September 2015. Petitioner earned 35 credit points. 

b. Defense Finance & Accounting Service (DFAS) will complete an audit of Petitioner's 
records to determine if Petitioner is due any back pay and allowances.
 
c. A copy of this Report of Proceedings will be filed in Petitioner's naval record. 

4. It is certified that a quorum was presented at the Board's review and deliberations, and that 
the foregoing is a true and complete record ofthe Board's proceedings in the above entitled 
matter. 

5. Pursuant to the delegation of authority set out in Section the revised Procedures of the 
Board for Correction ofNaval Records (32 Code ofFederal Regulations, Section 723.6(e)) and 
having assured compliance with its provisions, it is hereby announced that the foregoing 
corrective action, taken under the authority of reference (a), has been approved by the Board on 
behalf of the Secretary ofthe Navy. 


Executive Director