DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 

BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS 
701 S. COURTHOUSE ROAD, SUITE 1001 
ARLINGTON. VA 22204-2490 
 
Docket No. 7093-16 

NOV 03 2017 

Dear , 

This is in reference to your application for correction ofyour naval record pursuant to the 
provisions oftitle 10 ofthe United States Code, section 1552. 

Although your application was not filed in a timely manner, the Board found it in the interest of 
justice to waive the statute oflimitations and consider your application on its merits. A threemember 
panel ofthe Board for Correction ofNaval Records, sitting in executive session, 
considered your application on 30 October 2017. The names and votes ofthe members ofthe 
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 ofthis 
Board. Documentary material considered by the Board consisted of your application, together 
with all material submitted in support thereof, relevant portions ofyour naval record and 
applicable statutes, regulations and policies. The advisory opinion provided by the Navy 
Department Board ofDecorations and Medals (NDBDM) 1650 NDBDM/118-17 dated 8 August 
2017 was sent to you on 9 August 2017 for an opportunity to comment prior to being considered 
by the Board. After the 30 day period for comment expired without a response, the case was 
presented to the Board. 

After careful and conscientious consideration ofthe entire record, the Board found the evidence 
submitted was insufficient to establish the existence ofprobable material error or injustice. The 
Board, in its review ofrelevant portions ofyour naval record and application, carefully weighed 
all potentially mitigating factors, such as your desire to receive the Meritorious Unit Citation 
(MUC) and your contention that you served with Headquarters (H&S), attached to , operating under . 
The Board concurred with the comments contained in the advisory opinion and a review ofyour personnel 
record and available resources failed to show that you were attached to when they were awarded the MUC between 
6-16 June 1968. Accordingly, your application has been denied. 

It is regretted that the circumstances ofyour case are such that favorable action cannot be taken 
at this time. You are entitled to have the Board reconsider its decision upon the submission of 
new and material evidence. New evidence is evidence not previously considered by the Board. 

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