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

Docket No: 190-18 
SEP 0 9 2018 

Dear  :

This is in reference to your application for correction of your naval record pursuant to the 
provisions ofTitle I0, 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 of Naval 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 22 November 2017 and the corresponding rebuttal statement dated 27 November 2017 from your official military personnel file. The Board considered your contentions that (1) you do not feel you were fully responsible for the incident in which you received the Page 11; (2) there is an error in the Page 11 in that paragraph one states you were assigned Platoon Sergeant for 2d Platoon and paragraph 3 states 1st Platoon. 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 took the opportunity to submit a rebuttal statement and accepted responsibility for your wrong-doing. The Board acknowledged the administrative error you identified in the Page 11 entry, but determined that it is a harmless error. 

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