DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 

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

Docket No. 639-16 
AUG 21 2016 
From: Chairman, Board for Correction ofNaval Records 
To: Secretary ofthe Navy 

Subj: REVIEW OF NAVAL RECORD  

Ref: (a) Title 10 U.S.C. 1552 

Encl: (1)DD Form 149 w/attachments 
(2) CNRC ltr 1133 Ser N323 of9 Jun 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 show his enlisted in paygrade E-3, vice E-1. 

2. The Board, consisting of , reviewed Petitioner's 
allegations oferror and injustice on 20 June 2016 and, pursuant to its regulations, determined 
that the corrective action indicated below should be taken ori the available evidence ofrecord. 
Documentary material considered by the Board consisted of the 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 ofan injustice warranting the following 
corrective action. 

RECOMMENDATION: 

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

a. Petitioner was enlisted in paygrade E-3, vice E-1, effective 28 April 2015 (Active Duty 
Service Date). Petitioner met the advanced paygrade criteria based on college credits. NOTE: 
The change in the effective date ofadvancement to E-3 may also impact on Petitioner's E-4 
advancement opportunity. IfPetitioner was eligible for, but did not take an E-4 examination in 
September 2015 and March 2016 because the above change had not yet been made, the 
following procedures will apply to remediate that missed opportunity. Petitioner should take the 
next available E-4 advancement examination. Once Petitioner receives his next profile sheet he 
may reapply to this Board for consideration ofadvancement to E-4 retroactive to the date 
Petitioner would have been advanced on the "missed" examination cycle. Petitioner should then 
submit a copy of the worksheet for the September 2015 and March 2016 missed cycle. In 
addition, Petitioner should submit a DD Form 149, command endorsement/recommendation, and 
must include a copy ofthis letter with the request. The Board will then determine whether the 
request will be approved. 

b. A copy ofthis Report ofProceedings will be filed in Petitioner's naval record. 

4. It is certified that a quorum was present at the Board's review and deliberations, and that the 
foregoing is a true and complete record of the matter. 

5. Pursuant to the delegation of authority set out in 'on 6 The revised Procedures ofthe 
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 ofreference (a), has been approved by the Board on 
behalf ofthe Secretary ofthe Navy. 


Executive Director 
Acting