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

Docket No: 0540-18               
Ref: Signature date 

Dear  :

This letter 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. 

Although you did not file your application 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, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 13 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, relevant portions of your naval record, as well as applicable statutes, regulations, and policies.
 
You enlisted in the Navy and began a period of active duty on 20 September 1988.  On 27 September 1988, during recruit training, you failed your initial swim test.  On 28 September 1988, you received a Page 13 counseling that advised you that you were being retained in the naval service, but continued deficiencies could result in administrative separation under other than honorable conditions.  On 12 October 1988, you failed your indoctrination physical readiness test.  On 16 November 1988, you were notified of proposed administrative separation action afforded all of your procedural rights.  On 17 November 1988, your administrative separation was approved.  On 22 November 1988, you were discharged for the convenience of the government with uncharacterized service. 

In your application you requested consideration for an upgrade of your characterization of service.  The Board carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors, such as your record of service and concluded there was no error or injustice sufficient to warrant a change the characterization of your service. 

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, 



6/10/2019