DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 

BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS 
701 S. COURTHOUSE ROAD, SUITE 1001 
ARLINGTON, VA 22204-2490 
 
Docket No: 7408-17 
DEC 21 2017 

Dear : 

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

A three-member panel ofthe Board for Correction ofNaval Records, sitting in executive session, 
considered your application on 25 October 2017. The names and votes ofthe 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 ofyour naval record, and 
applicable statutes, regulations, and policies. The advisory opinion (AO) provided in 
Headquarters, Marine Corps Memorandum 1610 MMRP-13/PERB dated was sent to you on 
for an opportunity to comment prior to being considered by the 
Board. After the 30 day period for comment expired without a response, the case was presented 
to the Board. 

The Board carefully considered your desire to modify your fitness report (FITREP) for the 
reporting period to File (OMPF). The Board considered your contention that the Reviewing Officer's comments 
contained in your Official Military Personnel 
conflicts his review ofyour FITREP since the Section K-3 overlay shows there are four Majors 
above you and only one below you. The Board significantly concurred with the AO and 
concluded that you did not sufficiently substantiate the existence ofan error or injustice. The 
Board determined that the modification ofthe FITREP is not warranted. 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 ofan official naval record, the 
burden is on the applicant to demonstrate the existence ofprobable material error or injustice. 

Sincerely, 


Executive Director