Docket No. 11214-19 Ref: Signature Date From: Chairman, Board for Correction of Naval Records To: Secretary of the Navy Subj: REVIEW OF NAVAL RECORD ICO XXX-XX USMC Ref: (a) Title 10 U.S.C. §1552 (b) MARADMIN 350/17 of 5 Jul 17 Encl: (1) DD Form 149 w/attachments (2) HQMC memo 5420 MMEA of 4 Mar 20 (3) Subject’s naval record 1. Pursuant to the provisions of reference (a), Subject, hereinafter referred to as Petitioner, filed enclosure (1) with the Board for Correction of Naval Records (Board), requesting that his naval record be corrected to show Petitioner was eligible for and received a Selective Retention Bonus (SRB) and Early Reenlistment Kicker. 2. The Board, consisting of , reviewed Petitioner’s allegations of error and injustice on 15 December 2020 and, pursuant to its regulations, determined that the corrective action indicated below should be taken on the available evidence of record. Documentary material considered by the Board consisted of the enclosures, relevant portions of Petitioner’s naval record, and applicable statutes, regulations and policies. 3. The Board, having reviewed all the facts of record pertaining to Petitioner's allegations of error and injustice, finds as follows: a. Before applying to this Board, Petitioner exhausted all administrative remedies available under existing law and regulations within the Department of the Navy. b. On 28 July 2009, Petitioner entered active duty. c. On 20 December 2012, Petitioner reenlisted for 4 years and 10 months. d. On 15 June 2016, Petitioner signed an agreement to extend enlistment for 23 months operative on 20 October 2017, in order to gain obligated service for assignment to SOI, West. e. On 23 June 2017, Petitioner signed a Reenlistment Extension Lateral Move (RELM) request (NAVMC 11537), which included an SRB. f. In accordance with reference (b), this bulletin announces the SRB program and the BSSRB program authorized for FY18. With the advent of several new SRB programs, Marines are encouraged to thoroughly review the contents of this bulletin. First term Marines (Zone A) and Career Marines (Zone B, C, D and E) who reenlist on or after 5 July 2017 are eligible for the FY18 SRB program. This will include any regular component first term or career Marine with an End of Current Contract (ECC) from 1 October 2017 to 30 September 2018. Marines in Zones A, B, and C who have submitted for a 48 month reenlistment between 5 July 17 through 30 September 2017 with a PMOS that is listed in sections 3.l, 3.m, and 3.n, and are subsequently approved, will rate a 10,000.00 Early Reenlistment Kicker in addition to the bonus amount listed in section 3.l, 3.m, and 3.n. After September 30, 2017, this Early Reenlistment Kicker will expire. Zone B applies to those active component Marines with 6 to 10 years of active military service. Marines with exactly 10 years of active service on the date of reenlistment may be paid a Zone B bonus if they have not previously received a Zone B bonus. If they have received a Zone B bonus, or if no Zone B bonus is designated, they may be paid a Zone C bonus if available. Zone B lateral move SRB payments are only authorized for those PMOS(s) designated with LM. Marines who already hold a PMOS with a LM designator and are in Zone B will rate the bonus listed below. Zone B SRB payments for Marines who reenlist for at least 48 months of obligated service are authorized as follows (bonuses for Marines who reenlist for 36 to 47 months of obligated service will be calculated as per para 3.i). Finally, a zone “B” SRB for MOS 0321LM, which is capped at $54,000 for 48 months of additional obligated service is authorized. g. On 24 July 2017, Petitioner’s Careerist Active Duty Reenlistment was submitted, and HQMC admin closed the request on 16 November 2017. h. On 1 October 2017, Petitioner was promoted to Staff Sergeant/E-6. i. On 9 November 2017, Petitioner reenlisted for 5 years and 11 months. j. In correspondence attached as enclosure (2), the office having cognizance over the subject matter addressed in Petitioner’s application has commented to the effect that the request has merit and warrants favorable action. CONCLUSION Upon review and consideration of all the evidence of record, and especially in light of the contents of enclosure (2), the Board finds the existence of an injustice warranting the following corrective action. The Board concluded that Petitioner submitted his request for reenlistment in a timely manner. On 30 October 2017, HQMC approved his request; however, Petitioner’s agreement to extend enlistment became operative. On 9 November 2017, Petitioner reenlisted; however, due to no fault of Petitioner, HQMC realized that because his extension became operative prior to their approval, HQMC admin closed his request. RECOMMENDATION That Petitioner’s naval record be corrected, where appropriate, to show that: The Petitioner was discharged and reenlisted on 14/15 October 2017, vice on 8/9 November 2017 for a term of 4 years and 1 month vice 5 years and 11 months. Note: This change will entitle the member to a zone “B” SRB for MOS 0321, which is capped at $54,000 for 48 months of additional obligated service. Remaining obligated service to 19 October 2017 will be deducted from SRB computation. Additionally, Petitioner rates a $10,000.00 Early Reenlistment Kicker. A copy of this Report of Proceedings will be filed in Petitioner’s naval record. 4. It is certified that quorum was present at the Board’s review and deliberations, and that the foregoing is a true and complete record of the Board’s proceedings in the above entitled matter. 5. Pursuant to the delegation of authority set out in Section 6(e) of the revised Procedures of the Board for Correction of Naval Records (32 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 723.6(e)) and having assured compliance with its provisions, it is hereby announced that the foregoing corrective action, taken under the authority of reference (a), has been approved by the Board on behalf of the Secretary of the Navy.