DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS 
701 S. COURTHOUSE ROAD, SUITE 1001 
ARLINGTON, VA 22204-2490
 
Docket No: 1734-18 
Ref: Signature date 

Dear 
This letter 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 for Correction of Naval Records (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, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 7 
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 as well as applicable statutes, regulations, and policies. 

You enlisted in the Marine Corps and began a period of active duty on 1 May 2017. From 13 
August 2017 to 17 August 2017, you were hospitalized as a patient in the psychiatric ward after 
being dropped from your class at the school of infantry due to suicidal ideations. On 23 August 
2017, after attempting to cut your wrists, you were diagnosed with failure to adapt to the military environment. Subsequently, you were notified of the initiation of, as well as your rights with respect to, administrative discharge processing by reason of entry level performance and conduct. Your commanding officer recommended that you receive an uncharacterized (UNCHAR) entry level separation (ELS) by reason of entry level performance and conduct. The separation authority 
approved this recommendation and directed an ELS. On 25 September 2017, you were discharged 
and assigned an RE-4 reentry code. 

The Board carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors and your contention your reentry 
code was harsh and unjust given the details surrounding your discharge. Specifically, you contend 
your fiancé had left you for another man and a close family member was very ill and expected to 
die. You contend that when “everything started hitting you all at once” you started to regret joining the Marine Corps and desired discharge so you could return home to resolve all of your issues. The Board concluded relief was not warranted in your case because an RE-4 reentry code is an authorized and appropriate code when an individual is not recommended for reenlistment. The 
Board noted you did not provide medical documentation or post-service records indicating you now 
have the ability to adapt to the military environment. In the end, the Board concluded you received the correct reentry code. 

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 matters. New matters are those not previously submitted to or 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, 

6/13/2019