DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS 
701 S. COURTHOUSE ROAD, SUITE 1001 
ARLINGTON, VA 22204-2490 
Docket No: 2357-17 

Dear

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

Although your application was not filed in a timely manner, the Board found it in the interest of justice to waive the statute oflimitations and consider your application on its merits. A three­member panel ofthe Board for Correction ofNaval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 17 April 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 of your application, together with all material submitted in support thereof, your naval record, and applicable statutes, regulations, and policies. 

You began a period ofactive duty in the Marine Corps on 27 October 2008. In March 2009, you were counseled on your failure to meet physical fitness standards. On 15 March 2009, you submitted a response to your counseling and contend that it was not your fault you could not pass the Physical Fitness Test (PFT). You stated that you were injured and infer that the injury caused you to drop from performing 14 pull ups to performing 2. You also stated that you lost motivation after learning that you could not graduate with your original company. On 2 April 2009, you were discharged from the Marine Corps in the rank ofE-1, with an uncharacterized discharge and a reenlistment (RE) code ofRE-3F. 

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. The Board carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors, such as your desire to reenter military service. The Board reviewed MCO 1900.16F, and noted that an RE-3F is assigned for "Failure to Complete Recruit Training." The Board determined that you were given an opportunity to meet the physical training requirements, and that you were counseled on not being able to adapt to the military environment due to repeated failure ofthe PFT. An RE-3F does not preclude you from seeking entry in the military; the RE-3F can be waived by the Service with which you wish to affiliate. The Board concluded that the RE-3F was not issued in error or unjustly. 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