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

Docket No. 1446-18 
JUL 15 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. 

A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 5 March 2019. 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 5400 Ser/PERS-836/045 of 17 May 2018; a copy of which was previously provided to you for comment. A copy of this advisory opinion is again enclosed. 

You enlisted on 17 April 1959, for 4 years (you were in confinement from 10 October 1960 to 8 December 1960). On 26 March 1963, you reenlisted for 6 years. On 11 October 1968 you extended for 1 year. On 29 December 1969, you reenlisted for 6 years. On 22 December 1975, you reenlisted for 4 years. Finally, on 21 July 1978, you were transferred to the    with 19 years, 1 month, and 6 days. 

You requested total active service to reflect credits for early reenlistment and total service for pay; the Board, in its review of your entire record and application, carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors, to include your assertions. Nevertheless, the Board concluded that upon your retirement you received credit for 19 years and 7 months of total active service. Furthermore, your retirement financial record at Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DF AS) is based on 20 years of active service. This includes all constructive service credit. 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 of probable material error or injustice. 

Sincerely, 

Executive Director 

Enclosure: NPC memo 5400 Ser/PERS-836/045 of 17 May 18