DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 

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

Docket No. 6074-17 
FEB 12 2018 

Dear , 

This is in reference to your application for correction of your naval record pursuant to the 
provisions of 10 USC 1552. 

A three-member panel ofthe Board for Correction ofNaval Records, sitting _in executive session, 
considered your application on 25 January 2018. 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 of this 
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. 

After careful and conscientious consideration ofthe entire record, the Board found that the 
evidence submitted was insufficient to establish the existence of probable material error or 
injustice. The Board, in its review of your entire record and application, carefully weighted all 
potentially mitigating factors, to include your assertions that you should have been afforded the 
opportunity to reenlist prior to departure and receive a zone "B" Selective Reenlistment Bonus 
(SRB). The Advisory Opinion (AO) furnished by the Navy Personnel Command memorandum 
1160 Ser 813/198 dated 13 November 2017 provided an alternative recommendation to award 
you the opportunity to change your reenlistment date to reflect 15 October 2013 vice 30 April 
2014 in order for you to receive the appropriate zone "B" SRB. The AO states that you failed to 
obligate service prior to detaching from your former command, although you executed 
reenlistment for a 6 year term after attaching to your new command. Nevertheless, the Board 
Majority concluded that it was your sole responsibility to execute reenlistment in order to 
obligate service, as clearly indicated on your BUPERS Orders. The Board Majority therefore 
decided to deny your contention. The Board Minority determined that your failure to obligate 
was due to an administrative oversight prior to detaching from your former command. In this 
connection, the Board Majority substantially did not concur with the comments contained in the 
advisory opinion and the Board Minority. Accordingly, your application has been denied. 

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 issue(s) 
involved. Therefore, the Board determined that a personal appearance was not necessary and 
considered your case based on the evidence ofrecord. 

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 ofan official naval record, the 
burden is on the applicant to demonstrate the existence ofprobable material error or injustice. 

Sincerely, 

Executive Director