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

Docket No: 6652-1 6 
FEB 05 2017 

Dear

This is in reference to your application for correction of your naval record pursuant to the provisions of Title 10, 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 4 November 2016. The names and votes ofthe members of the panel will be furnished upon request. Your allegations oferror 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 Headquatiers Marine Corps (MMRP-13/PERB), dated 27 July 2016, a copy ofwhich was previously sent to you on 27 July 2016. 
In regard to your request for a personal appearance, be advised that Board regulations state personal appearances before the Board are not granted as a right, but only when the Board detennines that such an appearance will serve some useful purpose. In your case, the Board detem1ined that a personal appearance was not necessary and considered your case based on the evidence of the record. 

After careful 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 advisory opinion. Specifically, you were required to take a semi-annual physical fitness test (PFT) and the Board was not persuaded to conclude that you were unable to take or schedule the required PFT. It was the Board's opinion that you failed to meet the burden ofproofnecessary to establish an inaccuracy or injustice warranting the removal of the contested report. Additionally, the Board concluded that the contested report was administratively and procedurally correct as written and filed. 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 
of the Board's decision. In 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 of probable material e1Tor or injustice. 

Sincerely, 

Executive Director