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

Docket No: 995-18 


Dear 


This is in reference to your application for correction of your naval record pursuant to the 
provisions of title 10 of the 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 11 July 2018. 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 carefully considered your desire to remove from your official military personnel file 
an Administrative Remarks (Page 11) 6105 counseling entry dated 23 May 2017. The Board 
considered your contention that you never received an adverse fitness report due to the 6105 
counseling entry. The Board also considered your assertion that the counseling does not 
accurately reflect your performance as a gunnery sergeant. Although you submitted an advocacy 
letter from your Officer in Charge, he does not state that he was a witness to the incidents that 
led to the contested Page 11 . Further, he does not state that the Page 11 is unjust nor 
recommends its removal. Finally, the Board noted that the issuance of a 6105 counseling does 
not require a fitness report be rendered adverse. 

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, 



Executive Director