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

Docket No. 9477-16  

Dear [NAME REDACTED],

This is in reference to your application for correction of your naval record pursuant to the provisions of 10 U.S.C. 1552.
 
A three-member panel of the Board for Correction ofNaval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 5 May 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 of this 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. The advisory opinion provided Headquarters Marine Corps (MMRP­13) dated 14 October 2016, which was previously provided to you. 

After careful and conscientious consideration ofthe entire record, the Board found that the evidence submitted was insufficient to establish the existence of probable material error or injustice. The Board noted that the Marine Corps took corrective action to remove remarks that may have been perceived as negative. The Board determined that removing your fitness report covering the period from 24 May to 12 August 2013, as modified by the Performance Evaluation Review Board, is not warranted. In this regard, the Board significantly concurred with the comments and recommendation in the advisory opinion. Accordingly, your application has been denied. 

It is regretted that the circumstances of your 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 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