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

Docket No. 7901-18 
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 that 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 3 December 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.  In addition, the Board considered the enclosed 11 February 2019 advisory opinion (AO) in Navy Personnel Command (NPC) memorandum 1430 PERS 8031/0047.
 
On 7 May 2006, you were awarded an Associate’s Degree.  In March 2016,you participated in Cycle 231 NWAE.  On 23 March 2016, you reenlisted in the Active Duty component.  On 23 May 2016, your Cycle 231 NWAE was graded in error.  On 2 June 2016, your Cycle 231 NWAE was graded in the active branch class, which you passed not advanced (PNA).
 
You requested to compare the minimum multiple requirement score for the March 2016 Cycle 231 Navy Wide Advancement Examination (NWAE) to Full Time Support (FTS), vice Active branch.  The Board, in its review of your entire record and application, carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors, to include your assertions.  The Board agreed with BUPERSINST 1430.16F, paragraph 719, which states that personnel who convert from USNR to USN after participation in an NWAE, prior to results being published, should have the NWAE scored in the correct competitive category.  The Board concluded that there is no error in your record to correct and substantially concurred with the comments contained in the AO. 

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. 

Sincerely,