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

From:  Chairman, Board for Correction of Naval Records 
To:     Secretary of the Navy 
 
Subj:   REVIEW OF NAVAL RECORD OF   
 
Ref:   (a) Title 10 U.S.C. §1552 
 
Encl:   (1) DD Form 149 w/attachments 
        (2) NRC ltr 1133 Ser N35 of 7 Sep 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 enlisted as an E-3 upon entering active duty due to successfully completing Eagle Scout. 
                                              
2.  The Board, consisting of  reviewed Petitioner’s allegations of error and injustice on 9 August 2019 and, pursuant to its regulations, determined that the corrective action indicated below be taken on the available evidence of record.  Documentary material considered by the Board consisted of the enclosures, relevant portions of Petitioner’s naval record, 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.  On 23 January 2017, Petitioner successfully completed all requirements for Scouting’s highest rank of Eagle Scout. 
 
     c.  On 15 August 2017, Petitioner entered active duty as an E-3 based on the Nuclear Field program; however, Petitioner was dropped from the program and reduced to E-1 on or about 29 March 2018 effective 15 August 2017. 
 
     d.  On 16 June 2019, Petitioner was advanced to LSS3/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.  Per COMNAVCRUITCOMINST 1130.8, a member is authorized to enlist as an E-3 upon successfully completing all requirements for Scouting’s highest rank of Eagle Scout. 
 
RECOMMENDATION 
 
That Petitioner’s naval record be corrected, where appropriate, to show that: 
 
Prior to entering active service Petitioner completed the Eagle Scout program and entered active duty as an E-3 on 15 August 2017. 
 
Note:  the change in the effective date of advancement to E-3 may also impact on Petitioner’s E-4 advancement opportunity.  If Petitioner was eligible for, but did not take an E-4 examination because the above change had not yet been made, the following procedures will apply to remediate that missed opportunity.  Petitioner should take the next available E-4 advancement examination.  Once Petitioner receives the next profile sheet, Petitioner may reapply to this Board for consideration of advancement to E-4 retroactive to the date Petitioner would have been advanced on the “missed” examination cycle(s).  Petitioner should then submit a copy of the worksheet for missed cycle(s).  In addition, Petitioner should submit a DD Form 149, command endorsement/recommendation, and must include a copy of this letter with the request.  The Board will then determine whether the request will be approved. 
 
Note: Defense Finance and 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 a 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 Regulation, 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.