DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS 
701 S. COURTHOUSE ROAD, SUITE 1001 
ARLINGTON, VA 22204-2490 
 
Docket No. 379-18 
FEB 25 2019
 
From : Chairman, Board for Correction of Naval Records 
To:    Secretary of the Navy 

Subj : REVIEW OF NAVAL RECORD ICO 

Ref:   (a) Title I0 U.S.C. §1552 

Encl:  (1) DD Form 149 w/attachments 
       (2) PC memo 1430 PERS 803/329 of 2 Aug 18 
       (3) Subject's naval record 

1. Pursuant to the provisions of reference (a) Subject, hereinafter referred to as Petitioner, filed 
enclosure (1) with this Board requesting, in effect, that the applicable naval record be corrected 
to show Petitioner was advanced to the next higher grade prior to retirement. 

2. The Board, consisting of   ,   , and  , reviewed Petitioner's allegations of error and injustice on 
21 September 2018 and, pursuant to its regulations, determined that the corrective action indicated 
below should be taken on the available evidence of record. Documentary material considered by the Board 
consisted of the enclosures, relevant portions of Petitions naval records, and applicable statutes, 
regulations and policies. 

3. The Board, having reviewed all the facts of record pertaining to Petitioner's allegations of 
error and injustice, finds as follows: 

    a. Before applying to this Board, Petitioner exhausted all administrative remedies available 
under existing law and regulations within the Department of the Navy. 

    b. BUPERSINST 1430.l6F published on 2 November 2007, stated the following: "Those personnel 
who are selected for advancement but are transferred to TDRL/PDRL will be advanced effective the date 
of transfer to the TDRL/PDRL per I0 U.S.C."

    c. Petitioner was selected to MN2/E-5 from the March 2013, Cycle 219, Navy Wide Advancement Exam (NWAE).
 
    d. On 27 June 2013, Petitioner was transferred to the Permanent Disability Retirement List 
(PDRL) as an MN3/E-4.
 
    e. In correspondence attached as enclosure (2), the office having cognizance over the subject 
matter addressed in Petitioner's application has commented to the effect that the request has merit and 
warrants favorable action. 

CONCLUSION 

Upon review and consideration of all the evidence of record, and especially in light of the 
contents of enclosure (2) the Board finds the existence of an injustice warranting the following 
corrective action. Due to an administrative oversight, Petitioner should have been advanced to 
MN2/E-5 on 27 June 2013. 

RECOMMENDATION 

That Petitioner's naval record be corrected, where appropriate, to show that: 

Petitioner was advanced to MN2/E-5 with an effective date of 27 June 2013. Note: NPC may be 
required to make additional changes in Petitioner's OMPF based on this change. 

Note: Defense Finance & Accounting Service (DFAS) will complete an audit of Petitioner's 
records to determine if Petitioner is due any back pay and allowances. A copy of this Report of 
Proceedings will be filed in Petitioner's naval record. 

4. It is certified that quorum was present at the Board's review and deliberations, and that the 
foregoing is a true and complete record of the Board's proceedings in the above entitled matter. 

5. Pursuant to the delegation of authority set out in Section 6(e) of the revised Procedures of the 
Board for Correction of Naval Records (32 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 723.6(e)) and 
having assured compliance with its provisions, it is hereby announced that the foregoing 
corrective action, taken under the authority of reference (a), has been approved by the Board on 
behalf of the Secretary of the Navy. 

                                      

Executive Director