Docket No. 10324-19
Signature Date


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. 
 
A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 30 June 2020.  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.   
 
On 13 January 1965, you enlisted into the Marine Corps Reserve and were discharged on 12 January 1971.  You requested to change your rank from E-2 to E-5 on your Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214).  The Board, in its review of your entire record and application, carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors, to include your assertions.  The Board concluded that you entered a six month period of active duty for training and upon completion, you were in the rank of a Private First Class (PFC).  You were advanced to the rank of Sergeant on 1 September 1970 in the Reserve component before your discharge on 12 January 1971.  The Board noted that a DD Form 214 is only issued for active duty service, thus your grade of E2 reflects the proper grade at the time your DD Form 214 was issued, thus your DD Form 214 was correct at time of issue and does not warrant a change to your record.   
 
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 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, 


8/24/2020


Deputy Director