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

Docket No.  2278-18
August 19 2019 


This 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 for Correction ofNaval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 19 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 

On 20 November 1952, you began to affiliate with the Air National Guard, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, and Army National Guard. On 31 August 1960, you were separated. On 19 December 1966, you began to affiliate with U.S. Navy Reserve, and U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. On 10 February 1985, you were Honorably discharged. 

You requested a 20-year Reserve Retirement from the DOD effective the date of approval of this application and 7 years of back-pay from the date of the award that you are entitled to by law, and credit for service in the Army National Guard in 1961. 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 in 1983, you requested transfer to the Marine Corps Retired Reserves for completion of 20 or more satisfactory Federal years; however, your request was disapproved because you only completed 18 years, 6 months, and 23 days. Between that request and your discharge in 1985, you failed to earn any points other than membership points towards your retirement. Finally, the Board also noted that you were discharged from the Army on 27 March 1961; however, there is no evidence of any points earned for that period. The Board recommended that you request a Reserve Retirement Master Control Card from the Army. 

Regarding your request for a personal appearance, the Board determined that a personal appearance with or without counsel will not materially add to their understanding of the issue(s) involved. Therefore, the Board determined that a personal appearance was not necessary and considered your case based on the evidence of record. 

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, which will require you to complete and submit a new DD Form 149. 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,

Executive Director