DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 

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

Docket No: 1846-17 

Dear : 

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

A three-member panel ofthe Board for Correction ofNaval Records, sitting in executive session, 
considered your application on 27 October 2017. The names and votes ofthe members of the 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, relevant portions ofyour 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 iajustice to warrant removal of 
your 6105 Page 11 counseling entry of and corresponding rebuttal statement. The Board 
considered your contentions that your Commanding Officer personally attacked your character and the 
attack was the direct result ofthe command climate fostered by the Commandant ofthe Marine Corps' 
published "White Letter 2-12''. The Board also considered your contention that you were awarded a 
Navy Commendation Medal for your "masterful leadership ofjunior marines" during the same timeframe 
as the counseling. The Board found no error or injustice on the 6105 counseling entry issued by your 
Commanding Officer. Lastly, the Board determined there was no undue influence from the "White Letter 
2-12". 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 ofnew 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