Docket No. 11607-19
Ref: Signature Date

Dear S,  
 
This is in reference to your application for correction of your naval record pursuant to Section 1552 of Title 10, United States Code.  After careful and conscientious consideration of relevant portions of your naval record and your application, the Board for Correction of Naval Records (Board) found the evidence submitted 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 case on its merits.  A three-member panel of the Board, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 22 December 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.  In addition, the Board considered the advisory opinion contained in Banch Head, Community Management Support Branch memorandum 1160 Ser B328/004 of 10 January 2020; a copy of which was previously provided to you for comment. 
 
On 30 July 2002, you entered active duty.  On 11 July 2014, you reenlisted for 4 years.  On 5 September 2014, you received official modification to change duty orders (BUPERS order: 0514) .  On 23 October 2014, you transferred from .  On 14 December 2015, you reenlisted for 6 years while attached to COMNBEACHGRU 1.  On 5 March 2015, you arrived to your ultimate duty station   On 18 December 2015, you received official modification to change duty orders (BUPERS order: 3525).  On 7 January 2016, you transferred, and arrived to your new ultimate duty station  on 13 May 2016.    
 
You requested a Selective Reenlistment Bonus for your 14 December 2015 reenlistment; the Board, in its review of your entire record and application, carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors, to include your assertions.  However, the Board concluded that OPNAVISNT 1160.8A states that an SRB-eligible member may not reenlist earlier than the same fiscal year as their End of Active Obligated Service (EAOS) for an SRB.  Your EAOS was in fiscal year 2018, and you reenlisted in fiscal year 2016.  In this connection, the Board substantially concurred with the comments contained in the advisory opinion. 
 
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,