DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 

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

Docket No: 8650-16 

Dear 

This is in reference to your application for correction ofyour naval record pursuant to the 
provisions of Title 1O, United States Code, Section l 552. 

A three-member panel ofthe Board for Correction ofNaval Records, sitting in executive session, 
considered your application on 21 September 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 .of this 
Board. Documentary material considered by the Board consisted ofyour application, together 
with all material submitted in support thereof, relevant portions ofyour naval record, and 
applicable statutes, regulations, and policies. The advisory opinion provided in Headquarters, 
Marine Corps memorandum 1610 [REDACTED] was sent to you on 19 September 2016 for an opportunity
to comment prior to being considered by the Board. A copy ofthis advisory opinion is again
enclosed. After the 30 day period for comment expired without a response, the case was presented
to the Board. 

The Board carefully considered your desire to remove from your Official Military Personnel File 
your fitness report (FITREP) for the reporting period [REDACTED] to [REDACTED]. The Board
considered your contentions that the FITREP references two nonexistent Page 11 entries, 
that you were filling a squad leader billet, and had tried on multiple occasions to get assistance 
and guidance from your peers and chain ofcommand. The Board noted that the Headquarters, 
Marine Corps Performance Evaluation Review Board modified the contested FITREP by 
removing the verbiage referencing the Page I 1 entries. The Board substantially concurred with 
the comments and recommendation contained in the advisory opinion and concluded you did not 
sufficiently substantiate the existence ofan error or injustice. The Board determined that 
removal ofthe FITREP, as modified by the PERB, is not warranted. Accordingly, your 
application has been denied. 

It is regretted that the circumstances ofyour case are such that favorable action caunot 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