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

Docket No: 9894-18               
Date: Ref Signature 

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. 

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 three-member panel of the Board, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 26 September 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 Navy and began a period of active service on 12 July 2011.  On 21 August 2014, you signed your evaluation report for the rating period beginning on 16 July 2013 to 15 July 2014 stating you were not recommended for retention until you attained the ESWS qualification.  On 15 May 2015, you signed your evaluation report for the rating period 16 July 2014 to 11 July 2015 that included a non-recommendation for retention for continued failure to qualify ESWS.  On 11 July 2015, you were discharged with an honorable characterization of service after the completion of your required active service and issued the following reentry code: RE-4. 

The Board carefully considered your contention the reentry code listed your Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) is incorrect.  The Board reviewed your supporting documentation.  The Board noted your DD Form 214 reflects the appropriate reentry code according to your performance evaluations.  The Board, in its review, discerned no material error or injustice in your discharge, and determined you were issued the appropriate reentry code. 

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, 


10/21/2019