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

Docket No: 1883-18               
Date: Ref Signature 

This letter is in reference to your application for correction of your naval record pursuant to 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 8 May 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 service on 11 July 2005.  On 14 December 2017, you signed and acknowledged a page 11 entry which reflected your assignment of a RE-4 reenlistment code.  On 24 February 2018, you were discharged with an honorable characterization of service and issued a RE-4 reenlistment code. 

The Board carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors regarding your request for correction to your reenlistment code, and your contention there is no justifiable reason for your RE-4, you didn’t receive any negative paperwork during your enlistment, you served with distinction, and exited honorably after serving four overseas deployments.  The Board commends your honorable and faithful service.  Notwithstanding, the Board noted your assignment of an RE-4 reentry code was based on your non-selection to the rank of Staff Sergeant.  The Board noted that there is no evidence in your record, and you submitted none, to support an error or injustice.  The Board determined you were assigned the appropriate reentry code based on Marine Corps regulation.  The Board in its review discerned no material error or injustice in your discharge. 

It is regretted that the circumstances of your case are such that favorable action cannot be taken.  You are entitled to have the Board reconsider its decision upon submission of new matters.  New matters are those not previously presented 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, 

7/30/2019