DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS 
701 S. COURTHOUSE ROAD, SUITE 
1001 ARLINGTON, VA 22204-2490 
 Docket No: 3549-17 

Dear

This is in reference to your application for correction of your naval record pursuant to the provisions ofTitle l0 ofthe United States Code, Section 1552. 

A three-member panel of the Board for Correction ofNaval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 24 May 2017. The names and votes of the 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 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 opinions furnished by Headquarters, Marine Corps (MMRP) dated 6 April 2017, which was previously provided to you for an opportunity to comment prior to being considered by the Board. After the 30 day period for comment without a response from you, the case was presented to the Board. 

Regarding your request for a personal appearance, the Board determined that a personal appearance with or without counsel will not materially add to their understanding of the issues involved. Therefore, the Board determined that a personal appearance was not necessary and considered your case based on the evidence of record. 

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. In this regard, the Board substantially concurred with the comments contained in the advisory opinion. Specifically, you did not offer any new facts. Based on your prior successful Physical Fitness Test (PFT) record, the failure of the PFT at the Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy was unfortunate but, it does not invalidate the fitness report. The Board also concurs with the advisory opinion that the contested report is administratively and procedurally correct as written and filed. 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 impo1iant 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 of probable material error or injustice. 

Sincerely, 

Executive Director