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

Docket No. 5955-17 

FEB 0 5 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 ofNaval 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 oferror 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 HeadQuarters, United States Marine Corps (HQMC) memorandum 1900 
MMSR of 18 October 2017; a copy of which was previously provided to you for comment. A 
copy of this advisory opinion is again enclosed. 

On 22 November 1983, you joined the Marine Corps Reserve. On 4 ovember 1989, you signed 
a six-month extension. On 21 November 1989, you were discharged from the Marine Corps 
Reserve. On 5 December 1992, you entered the Marine Corps Reserve and were commissioned 
on 2 December 1994. On 30 April 1996 you entered into the active duty component. 

You requested to receive six months' service credit and change your Pay Entry Base Date 
(PEBD) to 5 June 1986. The Board, in its review ofyour entire record and application, carefully 
weighed all potentially mitigating factors. to include your assertions. Nevertheless, the Board 
concluded that your six-month extension was not enacted and you decided to separate on the 
expiration of your contract. 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