DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 

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

Docket No: 830-16 
OCT 12 2016 

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 ofNaval Records, sitting in executive session, 
considered your application on 3 October 2016. 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 ofthis 
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 
Headquarters Marine Corps (MMRP-13/PERB), dated 26 January 2016, a copy ofwhich was 
previously sent to you on 26 January 2016 and is enclosed. 

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. In 
this regard, the Board substantially concurred with the comments contained in the advisory 
opinion. Specifically, the Board agreed that the contested report contained praiseworthy 
comments and the Reporting Senior (RS) established significant observation time as the RS on 
your two previous reports. The Board also concluded that the RS' s failure to indicate the 
exception to policy did not invalidate the report. Additionally, the Board concluded that the 
contested report was otherwise 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 of new 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 of an 
official naval record, the burden is on the applicant to demonstrate the existence ofprobable 
material error or injustice. 

Sincerely, 

Executive Director