DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 

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

 
Docket No: 8164-18 
Ref: Signature Date 

Dear 

This is in reference to your application for correction of your naval record pursuant to the 
provisions of Title 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 of probable material error or injustice. Consequently, your application 
has been denied. 

A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, 
considered your application on 9 April 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, and 
applicable statutes, regulations and policies. The Board also considered the Headquarters, 
Marine Corps (MMRP-13/PERB) advisory opinions (AO) dated 26 September 2018. 

The Board carefully considered your desire to modify the fitness report for the reporting period 
23 November 2010 to 15 February 2011 by adding Reviewing Officer (RO) comments. The 
Board considered your contention that the Reviewing Officer has indicated that there was an 
administrative error on his part for the report and would like to correct it, and that the RO also 
provided an advocacy letter. The Board substantially concurred with the AO. Specifically, 
contested report is administratively and procedurally correct. Further, the RO marked Section 
K-1 as "Insufficient." As such, no further marks or comments are to be made in the remainder of 
Section K. 

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 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, 

4/18/2019 

 
Executive Director