DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS 
701 S. COURTHOUSE ROAD, SUITE 1001 
ARLINGTON, VA 22204-2490 
Docket No. 5364-17 
NOV 07 2017 

Dear

This is in reference to your application for correction ofyour naval record pursuant to the provisions oftitle 10 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 21July2017. The names and votes of the members ofthe 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 ofthis Board. Documentary material considered by the Board consisted ofyour application, together with all material submitted in support thereof, relevant portions of your naval record and applicable statutes, regulations and policies. 

You enlisted in the Marine Corps and began a period of active duty on 11 October 2006. You were separated with an Honorable character ofservice at the completion ofyour required service and were issued a reenlistment code ofRE-3C in accordance with MCO 1900.16 which is assigned when directed by the Commandant ofthe Marine Corps or when not eligible and a disqualifying factor is not covered by any other code. An On 20 December 2016, you were discharged with an Honorable. 

The Board, in its review ofyour record and application with supporting documentation, carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors, such as your desire to upgrade your reenlistment code along with your rationale for what you believe to be minor misconduct the Board concluded these factors were not sufficient to warrant relief in your case, because no error or injustice was identified in its review ofyour record. The RE-3C reentry code was correctly assigned based on the disqualifying factor not being covered by any other code. Accordingly, your application has been denied. 

The Board notes that this code is used for reasons other than conscientious objectors and that the reenlistment code ofRE-3C can be waived in the event you decide to enlist in any ofthe branches of service. Please review Marine Corps Order 1900.16, Appendix I for further information. 

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 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