DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS 701 S. COURTHOUSE ROAD, SUITE 1001 ARLINGTON, VA 22204-2490 Docket No: 6277-18 Ref: Signature date Dear This 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. A three-member panel of the Board, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 5 August 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, together with all material submitted in support thereof, relevant portions of your naval record, as well as applicable statutes, regulations, and policies. You enlisted in the Marine Corps and began a period of active duty on 16 November 2009. On 13 July 2016, you received nonjudicial punishment (NJP) for an inappropriate relationship with two other Marines. On 25 July 2017, you were counselled regarding unauthorized contact with a recruit, using more than minimum force necessary, and using profanity in front of recruits. On 25 August 2017, you were relieved for cause from drill instructor duty due to personal misconduct and a loss of confidence. On 11 January 2018, you received an adverse Fitness Report in which your reporting senior stated you were not recommended for retention or promotion. Your reviewing officer stated the same. You received an honorable discharge on 7 April 2018 and assigned an RE-04 reentry (RE) code. The Board carefully considered your request to upgrade your RE code and your assertions that the record was unjust. The Board considered your assertions that a single lapse in judgment superseded your actions and reputation and does not depict the moral and ethical character you possess, and that you continued to serve honorably after your relief as a drill instructor. Finally, the Board considered your desire to serve in a different branch of the military. The Board concluded these factors and assertions were not sufficient to warrant a change to your RE code given your misconduct, which included inappropriate relationships and relief from your duties. Absent some additional information or evidence that would indicate a material error or injustice in your RE code, the Board discerned no basis warranting a change. 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 the submission of new matters, which will require you to complete and submit a new DD Form 149. 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.