DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 

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

Docket No. 2717-17 
NOV 28 2017 

Dear ,
 
This is in reference to your application for correction of your naval record pursuant to the 
provisions of 10 USC 1552. 

A three-member panel ofthe Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, 
considered your application on 15 August 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 of your naval record and 
applicable statutes, regulations and policies. The advisory opinion provided in Navy Personnel 
Command (NPC) memorandum 1430 Ser 812/0291dated16 June 2017 was sent to you on 3 
July 2017 for an opportunity to comment prior to being considered by the Board. A copy ofthis 
advisory opinion is again enclosed. After the 30 day period for comment expired without a 
response, the case was presented to the Board. 

You joined the Navy on 8 April 1982. On 19 December 1986, you received non-judicial 
punishment (NJP) for violation of Article l 12A. On 31March1993, you received an adverse 
evaluation due to not meeting Navy Physical Readiness Test (PRT) standards. You were not 
recommended for advancement and you chose not to make a statement. On 31August1993, you 
passed the PRT and were recommended for advancement. On 1March 1994, you received an 
adverse evaluation due to not meeting Navy Physical Readiness Test (PRT) standards. You were 
not recommended for advancement and you chose not to make a statement. In March 1997, you 
participated in Cycle 155 Navy Wide Advancement Examination (NW AE) which you were not 
selected for advancement. On 15 March 1998, you received an adverse evaluation due to not 
meeting Navy Physical Readiness Test (PRT) standards. You were not recommended for 
advancement and you chose not to make a statement. On 30 March 1998, NPC issues a message 
to transfer you to the Temporary Disabled Retirement List (TDRL) effective 9 April 1998. On 9 
April 1998, you were transferred to the TDRL. 

After careful and conscientious consideration ofthe entire record, the Board found that the 
evidence submitted was insufficient to establish the existence of probable material error or 
injustice. You requested to be advanced to Mess Management First Class (MS 1 )/E-6. The 
Board, in its review ofyour entire record and application, carefully weighed all potentially 
mitigating factors, such as your assertion that the changes were never recorded or executed. In 
this connection, the Board substantially concurred with the comments contained in the advisory 
opinion. The Board concurs that there is no evidence; and you provided none, to show that you 
were selected for advancement to MS 1. 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 ofprobable material error or injustice. 

Sincerely, 


Executive Director