DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 

BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS 
701 S. COURTHOUSE ROAD, SUITE 1001 
ARLINGTON, VA 22204-2490 
 
Docket No: 1862-17 

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 ofthe 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 of your 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 of the entire record, the Board found the evidence 
submitted was insufficient to establish the existence ofprobable material error or injustice to 
warrant the requested modifications to your fitness report covering to 
The Board considered the justification provided by the Reporting Senior (RS) stating he 
inadvertently marked the attributes ofcourage, initiative, and communication skills incorrectly. 
The Board substantially concurred with the AO. Per MCO 1610.7F, "the Commandant ofthe 
Marine Corps can approve a revised assessment ofa Marine's conduct or performance based 
entirely on facts about the Marine that were unknown when the original report was prepared." 
The RS did not provide any specifics on what he overlooked about your performance or what he 
was not aware ofat the time ofthe report. Additionally, there is no indication the Reviewing 
Officer (RO), who concurred with the marks and affirmed the overall validity, was contacted to 
request his support for the upgrades. 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 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