DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS 
701 S. COURTHOUSE ROAD, SUITE 1001 
ARLINGTON, VA 22204-2490 
Docket No: 8232-16 
JUL 25 2017 

Dear

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

A three-member panel of the Board for Correction ofNaval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 5 May 2017. The names and votes of the 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 of this Board. Documentary material considered by the Board consisted ofyour 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 (AO) provided by the Headquarters, Marine Corps (MMRP-13) dated 15 September 2016, a copy of which was previously provided to you. 

The Board, in its review of your entire record and application, carefully considered your desire to remove from your official military personnel file the fitness report (FITREP) for the reporting period 6 August 2013 to 15 May 20 14. In this regard, the Board considered your contentions that (1) the report was written shortly after a formal IGMC investigation of the Reviewing Officer (RO); (2) the low Reporting Senior marks RO comparative assessment do not reflect the Section I and RO comments; and (3) the report was likely a factor in his recent non-selection for resident Top Level School. After careful and conscientious consideration of the entire record and application, the Board found the evidence was insufficient to establish the existence of probable material error or injustice. The Board determined that removing the FITREP is not warranted. In this regard, the Board significantly concurred with the comments and recommendation in the AO. Accordingly, your application has been denied. 

It is regretted that the circumstances of your 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 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, 

Executive Director