DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 

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

Docket No: 4003-17 
AUG 28 2017 

Dear : 

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

A three-member panel of the Board for Correction ofNaval Records, sitting in executive session, 
considered your application on 25 May 2017. The names and votes ofthe members ofthe 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. 

You enlisted in the Navy and began a period ofactive duty on 26 January 2017. Your record is 
incomplete, in that it does not contain all ofthe documents pertaining to your administrative 
discharge. Based on your Certificate ofRelease or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214), 
it appears that after being afforded all of your procedural rights, the separation authority directed 
you receive an uncharacterized entry level separation by reason of erroneous entry and a RE-4 
(not recommended for reenlistment) reentry code. You were discharged on 17 April 2017. 

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. 
The Board, in its review of your record and application with supporting documentation, carefully 
weighed all potentially mitigating factors and your desire to upgrade your RE-4 reentry code . 

The Board considered your contention that the RE-4 reentry code was given to you because of 
your mental state, but you have now received help and feel you are ready to serve. The Board 
concluded these factors were not sufficient to warrant relief in your case because your RE-4 
reentry code was authorized and appropriately assigned in accordance with established 
regulations and guidelines at the time ofyour separation. The Board also noted that you stated 
you "had received help and feel more than adequate to serve" but you did not provide any 
supporting documentation. Further, once a reentry code is correctly assigned, it is not routinely 
changed or upgraded as a result of events that occur after separation. 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 important to keep in mind that a presumption ofregularity 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