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

Docket No. 5875-17 
FEB 05, 2019 


Dear , 

This is in reference to your application for correction of your naval record pursuant to the 
provisions of Title 10 United States Code §1552. 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. Consequently, your application has been 
denied. 

A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, 
considered your application on 18 September 2018. 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, relevant portions of your naval record and 
applicable statutes, regulations and policies. In addition, the Board considered the advisory 
opinion contained in the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) memorandum 7220 Ser l30C4/18U0815 of
10 May 2018; a copy of which was previously provided to you for comment. A copy of this advisory 
opinion is again enclosed. 

On 7 January 2016, you were married. On 10 February 2016, you were issued BUPERS Order 0416. 
On 4 March 2016, you reported to your new Permanent Duty Station (PDS) in Japan. On 
or about 3 June 2017, you completed your overseas tour. 

You requested to receive Family Separation Allowance (FSA) from 3 March 2016 through 3 June 2017. 
The Board, in its review of your entire record and application, carefully weighed all 
potentially mitigating factors, to include your assertions. Nevertheless, the Board concluded that 
you were entitled to bring your dependents but chose not to. Per the DODFMR, to be entitled to 
FSA, you had to have an enforced family separation. In this connection, the Board substantially 
concurred with the comments contained in the advisory opinion. 

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