DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 

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

Docket No: 8621-17 

Dear : 

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

A three-member panel ofthe Board for Correction ofNaval Records, sitting in executive session, 
considered your application on 22 November 2017. 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 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. 

Regarding your request for a personal appearance, the Board determined a personal appearance 
with or without counsel will not materially add to their understanding ofthe issues involved. 
Therefore, the Board determined a personal appearance was not necessary arid considered your 
case based on the evidence ofrecord. 

You enlisted in the Navy and began a period ofactive duty on 14January1997. It appears you 
served without disciplinary incident during your enlistment. Your evaluation report covering 16 
June 2002 to 15 June 2003 reflected your performance as "significant problems" and did not 
recommend you for retention due to Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) failures and noncompliance 
with the Fitness Enhancement Program. Your evaluation report covering 16 June 
2003 to 11 January 2004 reflected your performance as "significant problems" and did not 
recommend you for retention due failures in three consecutive PF A cycles. On 11 January 2004, 
you were released from active duty with an honorable characterization ofservice after 
completion ofyour required active duty. At that time, you were assigned an RE-4 (not 
recommended for reenlistment) reentry code. In this regard, you were assigned the authorized 
reentry code based on your circumstances. 

After careful and conscientious consideration ofthe entire record, the Board found the evidence 
submitted was insufficient to establish the existence ofprobable material error or injustice. The 
Board, in its review ofyour application, carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors, your 
desire to reenter the Navy, and your contention that your reentry code does not align with you 
"exiting at the end of your contract with no disciplinary or administrative issues". The Board 
concluded these factors were not sufficient to warrant relief in your case because an RE-4 reentry 
code is authorized when an individual is not recommended for retention. 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