DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 

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

Docket No. 114-17 
DEC 2 6 2017 


Dear : 

This is in reference to your application for correction ofyour naval record pursuant to the 
provisions of I 0 U.S.C. § 1552. 

A three-member panel ofthe Board for Correction ofNaval Records, sitting in executive session, 
considered your application on 15 Sep 17. 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 ofyour application, together 
with all material submitted in support thereof, your naval record and applicable statutes, 

regulations and policies. The advisory opinion provided in NPC letter 
was sent to you on and then again on via email for an opportunity to comment prior to being considered by the Board. A copy ofthis advisory opinion is again enclosed. Additionally, the Board considered your response via email to the advisory 
opinion dated   

After careful and conscientious consideration ofthe entire record, the Board found that the 
evidence submitted was insufficient to establish the existence ofprobable material error or 
injustice. In this connection, the Board substantially concurred with the comments contained in 
the advisory opinion. Specifically, the Surface Warfare Medical Institute's letter dated 
and attached as a part ofyour application, states "The member had an Obligation 
to Train (OTT) dated   locking the member in at a 3.5 zone B 
multiplier." However, the Board found that you failed to provide proof such as an Selective 
Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) approved message and/or a reenlistment request form showing the 
term ofreenlistment you were requesting or were authorized, whether 2 years or 6 years. On the 

Agreement to Extend Enlistment (NAVPERS 1070/621) executed on or about you 
signed agreeing to " ...EXTEND THROUGH SCHOOL, THEN REENLIST UPON SCHOOL GRADUATION TO MEET OR EXTEND PCS OBLISERV." The Board found that you reenlisted on , prior to the expected graduation date of . The Board concurred with the advisory opinion that you crossed into zone C prior to graduation; that you reenlisted on The last day ofzone B was and the first day ofzone C started on The Board found you reenlisted 4 days into zone C and that NAV AD MIN 155/16 published and in effect at the time ofyour 
graduation, did not offer an SRB for your rating/NEC (Navy Enlisted Classification). The Board 
determined that despite the reasons or circumstances your class was delayed, that the foregoing 
factors were sufficient enough not to warrant relief. 

Regarding your request for a personal appearance, the Board determined that a personal 
appearance with or without counsel will not materially add to their understanding ofthe issue(s) 
involved. Therefore, the Board determined that a personal appearance was not necessary and 
considered your case based on the evidence ofrecord. 

It is regretted that the circumstances ofyour 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 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