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

Docket No: 998-18 

JUN 11 2018 


Dear : 
This is in reference to your application for correction of your naval record pursuant to the 
provisions oftitle 10 ofthe United States Code, section 1552. After careful and conscientious 
consideration ofthe entire record, the Board found the evidence submitted was insufficient to 
establish the existence of probable material error or injustice. Consequently, your request to 
remove the contested Page 11 entry has been denied. 

A three-member panel ofthe Board for Correction ofNaval Records, sitting in executive session, 
considered your application on 23 May 2018. The names and votes ofthe members of the panel 
will be furnished upon request. Your allegations oferror 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 ofyour application, together 
with all material submitted in support thereof, relevant portions ofyour naval record, and 
applicable statutes, regulations, and policies. 

The Board, in its review ofyour entire record and application, carefully considered your desire to 
remove from your record the Administrative Remarks (Page 11) entry dated 17 October 2017. 
The Board considered your contention that the Page 11 erroneously state your involvement in an 
alcohol related incident. The allegations offraternization and unduly personal relationships are 
unfounded and do not meet the criteria described in the Marine Corps Manual and OPNA VINST 
53J0.2D. You argued that you did not tolerate the excessive use of alcohol and your actions or 
decisions did not result in the hospitalization of a noncommissioned officer. Also, there is 
absolutely no chance for you to further your Marine Corps career with the adverse material in 
your official military personnel file. The Board noted that you and your Commanding Officer 
signed the entry, acknowledging its contents, and that you elected not to submit a rebuttal 
statement. The Board concluded that the contested Page 11 was properly issued to you and is 
correct in content. Further, removing it would be unfair to your peers, against whom you will 
compete for promotions and assignments. 

With regard to your request to remove the contested fitness report for the reporting period 
14 June 2017 to 31 October 2017, in accordance with statutory and regulatory authority, before 
your request can be considered by the Board, you must first exhaust all available administrative 
remedies. Specifically, you must first request removal through the Headquarters, Marine Corps 
Performance Evaluation Review Board before the Board can consider this petition. 

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 ofprobable material error or injustice. 

Sincerely, 


Executive Director