DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS 
701 S. COURTHOUSE ROAD, SUITE 1001 
ARLINGTON, VA 22204-2490 
 
Docket No: 3555-17 
SEP 11 2017 

Dear

This is in reference to your application for correction of your naval record pursuant to the provisions of title 10 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 21 June 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 opinionsfumished by Headquarters, Marine Corps (MMRP-13/PERB) dated 14 April 2017, which was previously provided to you. You were advised that you had 30 days to submit a rebuttal statement to the advisory opinion. After the 30 day period had expired without a response, the case was presented to the Board for decision. 
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 ofthe 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 of the 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, the Reporting Senior confirmed that you were evaluated by "[t]wo SNCOA certified physical training representatives" as required by Marine Order 6110.3 

The Board determined that you failed to meet the burden of proof necessary to establish an inaccuracy or injustice warranting the removal ofthe report. 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 of probable material error or injustice. 

Sincerely, 

Executive Director