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

Docket No: 233-18                                                             
Ref: Signature date 

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 found the evidence submitted was insufficient to establish the existence of probable material error or injustice.  Consequently, your application has been denied. 

Although your application was not filed in a timely manner, the Board found it in the interest of justice to waive the statute of limitations and consider your application on its merits.  A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 25 February 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 Marine Corps and served on active duty from 22 May 2006 through 4 July 2017.  You were discharged in the rank of sergeant (E-5) on the basis of non-retention on active duty, and received an honorable characterization of service and a reentry (RE) code of RE-1B.  Your separation authority as reflected by your Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) is “MARCORSEPMAN 6412.” 

You request a change to your RE code from RE-1B to something more favorable.  You would like to enlist in the Army and state that the Army requires a waiver for an RE-1B.  You state that you were discharged because of service limitations, were never written up with any counseling’s, never had an adverse fitness report, and served with pride. 

The Board, in its review of your entire record and application, carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors, including that fact you would like to continue your military service in the Army.  MCO 1900.16 states that an RE-1B reenlistment code is assigned to Marines discharged under provision 6412, “Not Selected for Promotion to Staff Sergeant.” Your DD Form 214’s separation authority supports the issuance of the RE-1B.  The Board took into account the supporting information that you provided but found that it did not overcome the basis for your separation of non-retention on active duty with an authority of MARCORSEPMAN 6412.  Accordingly, the Board concluded that your record does not warrant corrective action and found no material error or injustice with your RE code. The Board commends your continued interest in military service and suggests that you proceed with any process the Army has for waiver. 

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, 


5/21/2019