DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS 
701 S. COURTHOUSE ROAD, SUITE 1001 
ARLINGTON, VA 22204-2490 
Docket No: 834-16 
JAN 18 2017 

Dear

This is in reference to your application for correction ofyour naval record pursuant to the provisions ofTitle 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 14 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 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 furnished by Headquarters Marine Corps (MMRP-13/PERB), dated 26 January 2016 (AO), and your rebuttal statements dated 10 February 2016. 
After careful and conscientious consideration ofthe 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 concurred with the comments contained in the AO. Specifically, the Board concluded that although the Reporting Senior (RS) failed to comment in Section I that he was invoking an exception to policy for reports covering less than 90 days, it was viewed as an administrative error and did not invalidate the report. It was the Board's opinion that the RS felt he had sufficient and meaningful contact with you as his Executive Officer (XO) during the contested reporting period. Additionally, the Board concluded that although the contested report contains an administrative oversight, it was otherwise administratively and procedurally correct as written arid 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 ofnew 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 ofan official naval record, the burden is on the applicant to demonstrate the existence of probable material error or injustice. 

Sincerely, 

Executive Director