DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 

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

Docket No: 3141-17 
AUG 2 2 2017 

Dear : 

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

A three-member panel of the Board for Correction ofNaval Records, sitting in executive session, 
considered your application on 21 June 2017. The names and votes ofthe 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 of this 
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. In addition, the Board considered the advisory opinion furnished by 
Headquarters, Marine Corps (MMRP-13/PERB) dated 22 March 2017, which was previously 
provided to you, and your rebuttal statement to the advisory opinion dated 29 March 2017. 

After careful and conscientious consideration of the entire record, the Board found the evidence 
submitted was insufficient to establish the existence of probable material error or injustice. In 
this regard, the Board did not agree with the reasoning of the advisory opinion but did concur 
with the conclusion, specifically that you did not overcome the burden of proof necessary to 
establish an inaccuracy or injustice warranting removal of the report. The RS, RO and you 
agreed that you did not meet the standards when you were evaluated upon reporting to the Staff 
Noncommissioned Officer Academy (SNCOA). The AO based its determination on your 
enrollment in BCP, however, the board determined that an adverse fitness report is also issued 
for failing a prerequisite to attend a career course. You failed to meet height and weight 
standards. 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 ofan official naval record, the 
burden is on the applicant to demonstrate the existence ofprobable material error or injustice. 

Sincerely, 

Executive Director