DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL R~CORDS 701 S. COURTHOUSE ROAD, SUITE 1001 ARLINGTON, VA 22204-2490 
TDK Docket No. 306-17 
HAY G ; 2017 


This is in reference to your application for correction of your naval record pursuant to the provisions of 10 USC 1552. 
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 ofNaval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 15 March 2017. The names and votes ofthe 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 ofthis Board. Documentary material considered by the Board consisted of your application, together with all material submitted in support thereof, your naval record and applicable statutes, regulations and policies. 
After careful and conscientious consideration of the entire record, the Board found that the evidence submitted was insufficient to establish the existence of probable material error or injustice. You asserted that you should have been promoted to Petty Officer 2"d Class/E-5 before you were transferred to the Navy Reserves. Your record does show you completed a Machinist Mate 2 course on 10 December 1958; however, this is not the test for advancement. On 15 January 1959, you were recommended for advancement to MM2, eligible in all respects, and nominated to participate in the service-wide competitive examination for advancement. The Board could not find, and you did not provide, any results of you taking a service-wide competitive examination for advancement for P02/E-5 before you were released from active duty. Accordingly, your application has been denied. The names and votes ofthe members of the panel will be furnished upon request. 
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 
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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 
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