DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 

BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS 
701 S. COURTHOUSE ROAD, SUITE 1001 
ARLINGTON, VA 22204·2490 
 
Docket No: 90-16 
DEC 19 2016 

Dear 

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

Although your application was not filed in a timely manner, the Board found it in the interest of 
justice to waive the statute oflimitations and consider your application on its merits. A threemember 
panel of the Board for Correction ofNaval Records, sitting in executive session, 
considered your application on 20 July 2016. The names and votes ofthe 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, your naval record, and applicable statutes, 
regulations, and policies. 

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. 
You enlisted in the Marine Corps and began a period of active duty on 26 July 2006. Although 
the Board lacked your entire service record book (SRB) it appears from' the SRB entries before 
the Board that you were subsequently involuntarily processed for an uncharacterized separation 
by reason ofconvenience ofthe government due to enuresis. You were notified ofthe 
recommendation that you would be discharged due to a physical condition not amounting to a 
disability. Given that you were within the first 180 days of your enlistment, your Commanding 
Officer directed an entry level separation. On 20 October 2006, you were so discharged and 
assigned an RE-3P reentry code. 

The Board, in its review ofyour entire record and application, carefully weighed all potentially 
mitigating factors, such as your post-service medical treatment for your condition and your desire 
to reenlist in the Marine Corps. Nevertheless, the Board concluded these factors were not 
sufficient to warrant a change in the reenlistment code. Additionally, there is no provision oflaw 
or in Navy/Marine Corps regulations that allows for a discharge upgrade, recharacterization of 
service, or a change in a reenlistment code due solely to the passage oftime. Accordingly, your 
application has been denied. 

Please note that an RE-3P code may not prohibit your reenlistment, but such code requires a 
waiver be obtained from recruiting personnel who are responsible for determining whether you 
meet the requirements for reenlistment. 

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 within one year from the date ofthe Board's decision. New evidence is evidence not 
previously considered by the board prior to making its decision in your case. 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