DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 

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

Docket No: 3138-17 
NOV 29 2017 

Dear : 

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

A three-member panel ofthe Board for Correction ofNaval Records, sitting in executive session, 
considered your application on 1 September 2017. The names and votes of the members of the 
panel will be furnished upon request. Your allegations of error 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 Headquarters, 
Marine Corps memorandum was sent to you on for an opportunity to comment prior to being considered by the Board. After the 
30 day period for comment expired without a response, the case was presented to the Board. 
The Board carefully considered your desire to remove your fitness report (FITREP) for the 
reporting period to The Board considered your contention that 
based on the guidance in the Performance Evaluation System Manual, the FITREP should not 
have been rendered adverse. The Board significantly concurred with the AO and concluded that 
you did not sufficiently substantiate the existence ofan error or injustice. The Board determined 
that removal the FITREP is not warranted. Accordingly, your application has been denied. 

It is regretted that the circumstances ofyour case are such that favorable action cannot be taken 
atthis 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