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

Docket No: 6306-16 
FEB 01 2017 

Dear

This is in reference to your application for correction of your naval record pursuant to the provisions of Title l0, United States Code, Section 1552. 

A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval 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 of this 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 furnished by Headquarters Marine Corps (MMRP-13/PERB), dated 29 June 2016 (AO), a copy ofwhich was previously sent to you on 29 June 2016. 
After careful and conscientious consideration of the entire record, the Board found the evidence submitted was insufficient to establish the existence of probable material error or injustice. In this regard, the Board substantially concurred with the comments contained in the AO. Specifically, the Board noted that each fitness report covers a finite period of time and it is not 
the Reporting Senior's (RS) obligation to mirror attribute marks from one period to the next. 

The Board also noted that the Reviewing Officer (RO) had reviewed at least five more Captains by the time he certified the contested report, and the Board felt that it was reasonable to see an adjustment in the comparative assessment with an increase ofMarines reported on (MRO's). 

The Board concluded that the contested report was administratively and procedurally correct as 
written and filed, and it was the Board's opinion that you failed to meet the burden ofproof 
necessary to establish an inaccuracy or injustice warranting removal or modification ofthe 
contested report. 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 of new and material 
evidence or other matters not previously considered by the Board within one year from the date 
of the Board's decision. ln 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 ofan official naval record, the burden is on the applicant to demonstrate the existence ofprobable material error or injustice. 

Sincerely, 

Executive Director