DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 

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

Docket No: 115-17/  
2956-14 

This is in reference to your latest reconsideration request dated 3 December 2016. You previously 
petitioned the Board and were advised in our letter that your applications had been disapproved. 
Your case was reconsidered in accordance with Board of Correction ofNaval Records procedures . 
that conform to Lipsman v. Secretary ofthe Army, 33F.Supp.2d 48 (D.D.C 2004). 

Because your application was submitted with new evidence not previously considered, the Board 
reviewed your application. Your current request has been carefully examined by a three-member 
panel of the Board for Correction ofNaval Records (BCNR), sitting in executive session on 21 
March 2017. The names and votes ofthe members ofthe panel will be furnished upon request. 
Documentary material considered by the Board consisted of your application and any material 
submitted in support ofyour application. 


Regarding your request for a personal appearance, Ile advised that Board regulations state that 
personal appearances before the Board are not granted as a right, but only when the Board 
determines that such an appearance will serve some useful purpose. In your case, the Board 
determined that a personal appearance was not necessary and considered your case based on the 
evidence ofrecord. 

After careful and conscientious consideration ofthe entire record, the Board determined that the 
documentation that you provided was insufficient to establish the existence ofprobable material 
error or injustice. In this regard, the Board reviewed your contention that you suffered from 
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) not asthma during basic training. The Board 
noted that COPD and asthma are both potentially disqualifying conditions which would prevent 
you from serving in the Marine Corps. In that regard, the Board noted that the record clearly 
shows that on 4 May 2001, you disclosed a disqualifying pre-setvice medical history ofasthma 
and chronic bronchitis which ultimately lead to your separation from the Marine Corps and 
receiving an RE-3P reentry code. On 16 March 2010, you received a Correction to Certificate of 
Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 215) changing your reentry code to RE-3F to 
reflect your failure to complete entry level training. An RE-3F is assigned to individuals who 
fail to complete Basic Training and/or Military Occupation School (MOS) Training. In your 
case, you completed Basic Training but failed to complete the School ofInfantry Training which 
is a requirement in order to be identified as successfully completing the Marine Corps Basic 
Training Program. The Board found that your discharge was proper and your request for 
reinstatement and back pay is not appropriate based on your situation. The Board also noted that 
atthe time ofyour separation, you served a total of five months and one day on active duty. You 
were notified ofyour separation processing within 180 days ofthe beginning ofyour period of 
active service. Applicable regulations authorize an uncharacterized entry level separation ifthe 
processing ofan individual's separation begins within 180 days ofthe individual's entry on active 
service. The Board determined that you were assigned the most appropriate reentry code (RE3F) 
based on your situation. Finally, the Board noted that the Navy Discharge Review Board 
(NDRB) changed your separation authority to "MARCORSEPMAN PAR 6214," narrative 
reason for separation to "Secretarial Authority," and separation code to "JFFl." All changes are 
documented-On a DD Form 215, a copy which is provided. 

It is regretted that the circumstances ofyour reconsideration petition are such that favorable 
action cannot be taken again. You are entitled to have the Board reconsider its decision upon the 
submission ofnew and material evidence. New evidence is evidence not previously considered 
by the Board. In the absence ofsufficient new and material evidence for reconsideration, the 
decision of the Board is final, and your only recourse would be to seek relief, at no cost to the 
Board, from a court of appropriate jurisdiction. 

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 of probable material error or injustice. 

Sincerely, 


Executive Director