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

Docket No: 6307-16 
FEB 01 2017 

Dear

This is in reference to your application for correction ofyour naval record pursuant to the provisions of Title I 0, United States Code, Section 1552. 

A three-member panel ofthe 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 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 29 June 2016 (AO), a copy of which 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 ofprobable material error or injustice. In this regard, the Board substantially concurred with the comments contained in the AO. Specifically, the Board dete1mined that the contested report covers a total period of 202 days, which included a sufficient amount of time to justify an observed report even after subtracting days of non-availability. The Board concluded that the contested report was administratively and procedurally correct as modified by the Performance Evaluation Review Board, and that you failed lo meet the burden ofproof necessary to establish an inaccuracy or injustice warranting modification of the 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 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 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