DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS 701 S. COURTHOUSE ROAD, SUITE 1001 ARLINGTON, VA 22204-2490 Dear Docket No: 100-18 SEP 0 9 2018 This is in reference to your application for correction of your naval record pursuant to the provisions of Title 10, United States Code, Section 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. A three-member panel of the Board for Correction ofNaval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 30 May 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. The Board carefully considered your desire to remove your Administrative Remarks (Page 11) 6105 counseling entry dated 29 April 2008 from your official military personnel file. The Board considered your contentions that (1) your First Sergeant and Commanding Officer told you that if you didn't sign the Page 11 you would be placed on legal hold and not knowing any better, you signed it; (2) you were a young Marine and felt pressured into signing the Page 11 vice making a rebuttal against your Command; and (3) you believe you should not have been given the Page 11 because there was no proof of any crime or wrong-doing committed. The Board determined that the counseling entry met the 6105 counseling requirements detailed in MCO 1900.16 (MARCORSEPMAN). Specifically, the Board concluded that the counseling entry provided written notification concerning deficiencies/impairments; specific recommendations for corrective action, indicating any assistance available; comprehensive explanation of the consequences of failure to successfully take the recommended corrective action; and a reasonable opportunity to undertake the recommended corrective action. The counseling entry was signed by you and the Commanding Officer, who was within his discretionary authority to issue the counseling. Additionally, the Board noted you did not take the opportunity to submit a rebuttal statement although the opportunity was correctly presented. 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