DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 

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

JMP 
Docket No: 6129-17 
OCT 2 


Dear : 
This is in reference to your application for correction of your naval record pursuant to the 
provisions ofTitle 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 ofprobable 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 threemember 
panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, 
considered your application on 16 August 2018. The names and votes of the members of the 
panel will be furnished upon request. Your allegations oferror 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. 

You enlisted in the Navy and began a period ofactive duty on 19 September 2001. On 18 
September 2005, you were honorably discharged after completion ofrequired active service and 
continued serving in the Ready Reserve. On 15 January 2006, you were granted a conditional 
release from the Ready Reserve for enlistment/appointment into the Active Duty Navy. The DD 
Form 368 stated the release was valid until 16 February 2006. From 6 January 2007 to 11 March 
2007, you accumulated six unexcused weekend drill dates. You were subsequently notified of 
pending administrative separation action by reason of unsatisfactory participation in the Ready 
Reserve. After you failed to respond to the separation notification, the discharge authority 
approved the recommendation and directed a general, under honorable conditions, discharge by 
reason of unsatisfactory participation. On 27 May 2007, you were discharged and assigned a RE4 
(not recommended for reenlistment) reentry code. 

The Board carefully weighed. all potentially mitigating factors, your desire to enlist in the U.S. 
Army, and your contention that your conditional release was approved prior to the missed drill 
days. The Board noted the conditional release DD Form 368 was valid until 17 February 2006 
and your unexcused drills were almost a year after the expiration ofthe conditional release. 
The Board concluded you received the correct reentry code because an RE-4 reentry code was 
authorized due to your administrative separation by reason ofunsatisfactory participation in the 
Ready Reserve. 

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 ofan official naval record, the 
burden is on the applicant to demonstrate the existence ofprobable material error or injustice. 

Sincerely, 


Executive Director