DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 

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

Docket No: 1859-17 
JAN 10 2018 

Dear 

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

A three-member panel of the Board for Correction ofNaval Records, sitting in executive session, 
considered your application on 27 October 2017. The names and votes ofthe 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 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. Additionally, the Board considered the advisory 
opinion (AO) provided by Headquarters, Marine Corps (MMRP-13/PERB) dated 
a copy ofwhich was previously sent to you. See enclosure. 

After careful and conscientious consideration ofthe entire record, the Board found the evidence 
submitted was insufficient to establish the existence ofprobable material error or injustice to 
remove the fitness report covering from your Official Military to 
Personnel File. The Board considered your contention that the fitness report was unjust because 
the Reporting Senior (RS), who was a civilian, did not have sufficient observation ofyour 
performance. The Board also considered your contention that you were never counseled by the 
RS nor did you have any discussions about your performance. The Board substantially 
concurred with the AO. Specifically, the Board determined you did not substantiate that the RS 
did not have discussions with you or correspond with you via methods other than face-to-face. 
Additionally, the Board noted you did not provide any specifics as to what attribute marks you 
should have received or what portion ofthe narrative was inaccurate. Accordingly, your 
application has been denied. 

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 of regularity 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