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

Docket No. 8279-16 
DEC 07 2017 

Dear 

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

A three-member panel ofthe Board for Correction ofNaval Records, sitting in executive session, 
considered your application on 27 September 2017. The names and votes of the members ofthe 
panel will be furnished upon request. Your allegations oferror and injustice were reviewed in 
accordance with administrative regulations and procedures applicable to the proceedings ofthis 
Board. Documentary material considered by the Board consisted ofyour application, together 
with all material submitted in support thereof, relevant portions of your naval record and 
applicable statutes, regulations and policies. 

You enlisted in the Navy and began a period of active duty on 14 August 2008. The Board noted 
that you re-enlisted in the Navy on 17 July 2013. As a result of not being able to meet physical 
standards, you were discharged with an Honorable characterization ofservice and were issued a 
separation code ofJFT ("Physical Standards") and the appropriate reentry code ofRE-3F, which 
means "Ineligible to reenlist without a NA VCRUITCOM waiver". 

After careful and conscientious consideration ofthe entire record, the Board found that the 
evidence submitted was insufficient to establish the existence ofprobable material error or 
injustice. The Board, in its review of your record, and application with supporting 
documentation, carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors, such as your desire to 
upgrade your reenlistment code and your contention that yoµ believe that the reentry code issued 
should have been an RE-3T. The Board concluded there was no error or injustice in your record. 
Accordingly, your application has been denied. 

The RE-3F reenlistment code may not prohibit reenlistment, but requires that a waiver be 
obtained. Recruiting personnel are responsible for determining whether you meet the standards 
for reenlistment, and whether or not a request for a waiver ofyour reenlistment code is feasible. 

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