DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS 
701 S. COURTHOUSE ROAD, SUITE 1001 
ARLINGTON, VA 22204-2490 
Docket No: 3545-17 
SEP 11 2017 

Dear

This is in reference to your application for correction of your naval record pursuant to the provisions of title I0 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 28 June 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 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 6 April 2017, which was previously provided to you. 

On 25 June 2015, you were counseled and acknowledged that you understood all ofthe requirements and expectations of a student of the Senior Non-commissioned Officer Academy. On 15 July 2015, you were counseled regarding your alleged involvement of plagiarism. On 20 July 2015, you were notified that you were being referred to a Student Performance Evaluation Board (SPEB) for plagiarism. The SPEB recommended that you be dismissed from the SNCO Academy due to copying another Marine work and submitting it as your own. The Director ofthe SNCO Academy concurred with the SPEB 's recommendation and you were disenrolled from the course. 

You request removal of the Fitness Report of 20150623-20150727 which details your disenrollment in the SN CO A course. 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 substantially concurred with the comments contained in the advisory opinion. Specifically, you were afforded due process, when you appealed the SPEB findings and recommendation, but your appeal was denied.

You failed to show proof that the findings of the SPEB were unjust, that you were treated unjustly and that 
your disenrollment was not warranted. 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