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

Docket No. 9056-17 
APR 22 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. 

Although your application was not filed in a timely manner, the Board found it in the interest of 
justice to waive the statute of limitations and consider your case on its merits. A three-member 
panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your 
application on 13 November 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 Navy Personnel Command (NPC) memorandum 5730 Ser 91/136 of 15 May 2018; 
a copy of which was previously provided to you for comment. A copy of this advisory opinion 
is again enclosed. 

You requested correction of non-resident courses point value and restoring a qualifying year for 
retirement. The Board, in its review of your entire record and application, carefully weighed all 
potentially mitigating factors, to include your assertions. The Board agreed that you were short 
of 9 points for anniversary year ending date of 24 January 2016 after completing your courses. 
Nevertheless, the Board concluded that the courses you completed were counted for FY-16. And 
you received one point per 4 hours of authorized non-resident instruction successfully completed 
in accordance with Secretary of the Navy approved list of courses maintained by 
COMNAVRESFORCOM, Training and Education Department for FY-16. 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 ofprobable material error or injustice. 

Sincerely, 

Executive Director