DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 
BOARD FOR CORR·ECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS 
701 S. COURTHOUSE ROAD, SUITE 1001 


ARLINGTON, VA 22204-2490 

Docket No: 0007-16 
OCT 05 2016 

Dear : 

This is in reference to your application for cotTection of your naval record pursuant to the 
provisions of title 10 of the United States Code, section 1552. 

A three-member panel ofthe Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, 
considered your application on 19 April 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 opinions furnished by 
Headquarters, Marine Corps (MMRP-13/PERB)) dated 21 December 2015, a copy of which was 
previously provided to you. 

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 concutTed with the comments contained in the advisory opinion. 
Specifically, that you failed to substantiate that your previous disagreement with your Reporting 
Senior, was any more than a legal professional disagreement over who had authority to convene a 
Board of Inquiry, and that the report was submitted in retribution. You provided no evidence of 
impropriety to watTant the removal of the 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 within one year from the date of the Board's decision. New evidence is evidence not 
previously considered by the Board Prior to making its decision in your case. 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 of an official naval record, the burden is on the 
applicant to demonstrate the existence of probable material error or injustice. 

Sincerely,