DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS 701 S. COURTHOUSE ROAD, SUITE 1001 ARLINGTON, VA 22204-2490 Docket No: 2753-18 SEP 17 2018 Dear : This 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 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 tlie Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 29 June 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 advisory opinion (AO) provided in the enclosed Headquarters, Marine Corps memorandum was sent to you for an opportunity to comment prior to being considered by the Board. After the period for comment expired without a response, the case was presented to the Board. The Board carefully considered your desire to remove your fitness report (FITREP) for the reporting period 26 March 2015 to 15 September 2015 from your official military personnel file. The Board considered your contention that the Reviewing Officer's (RO) comment is in violation of the Performance Evaluation System policy. The Board significantly concurred with the AO. Specifically, the FITREP was administratively and procedurally correct as written and filed. Further, the RO did an excellent job of amplifying his comparative assessment mark by providing context for the reader or board member who would be reviewing your record. 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 ofregularity 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