DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS 
701 S. COURTHOUSE ROAD, SUITE 1001 
ARLINGTON, VA 22204-2490 
DocketNo: 1474-17 

Dear

This is in reference to your application for correction of your naval record pursuant to the provisions of Title 10 ofthe United States Code, Section 1552. 

A three-member panel of the Board for Correction ofNaval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 7 June 2017. The names and votes ofthe members of the 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 of your application, together with all material submitted in support thereof, your naval record and applicable statutes, regulations, and policies. In addition, the Board considered the advisory opinions furnished by Headquarters, Marine Corps (MMRP-13/PERB) dated 13 February 2017, which was previously provided to you. 

After careful and conscientious consideration of the entire record, the Board found the evidence submitted was insufficient to establish the existence ofprobable material error or injustice. In this regard, the Board substantially concurred with the comments contained in the advisory opinion. Specifically, in accordance with the Performance Evaluation System Manual, the Commandant of the Marine Corps can approve a revised assessment of a Marine's conduct or performance based entirely on facts about the Marine that were unknown when the original report was prepared, and the reporting senior' s request to mark the report "Commendatory" is valid. The Board also concurred that the report  should remain, with modification, in Petitioner's official military personnel file. 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 of probable material error or injustice. 

Sincerely, 

Executive Director