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

Docket No. 1948-19  
Ref: Signature Date 
 
From: Chairman, Board for Correction of Naval Records  
To:   Secretary of the Navy  

Subj: REVIEW OF NAVAL RECORD OF 

Ref:  (a) Title 10 U.S.C. §1552 

Encl: (1) DD Form 149 w/attachments 
      (2) ECPB memo 1430 PERS 8031/0209 of 25 Jul 19 
      (3) Subject’s naval record 

1.  Pursuant to the provisions of reference (a) Subject, hereinafter referred to as Petitioner, filed enclosure (1) with this Board requesting, in effect, that the applicable naval record be corrected to show Petitioner was advanced to E-4 via March 2018 (Cycle 239) Navy Wide Advancement Examination (NWAE).  

2.  The Board, consisting of                 , reviewed Petitioner’s allegations of error and injustice on 9 August 2019 and, pursuant to its regulations, determined that the corrective action indicated below 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 or about 30 January 2018, Petitioner executed Temporary Additional Duty (TEMADD) Travel Orders from USS              to USS          to 90 days.

     c.  In March 2018, Petitioner was unable to take Cycle 239 NWAE. 

     d.  On 16 June 2019, Petitioner was advanced to E-4 from the September 2018 (Cycle 240) NWAE.

     e.  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.  Due to no fault of his own, Petitioner was unable to take March 2018 (Cycle 239) NWAE; however, Petitioner was selected from the September 2018 (Cycle 240) NWAE with a final multiple score of 86.9/minimum multiple score of 20.  The March 2018 (Cycle 239) NWAE minimum multiple score was also 20, therefore, Petitioner could have advanced.   
 
RECOMMENDATION 

That Petitioner’s naval record be corrected, where appropriate, to show that: 

Petitioner's Examination Profile Information and Exam Status sheet from the March 2018 (Cycle 239) NWAE is modified to read Exam Standard Score is “37.66” vice “0.00”, PMA (Performance mark Average) is “32 (3.6)” vice “000 (0.00)”, Service in Paygrade is “0.38 (0106)” vice “0.00 (0000)”, and FMS (Final Multiple Score) is "70.4" vice "0.00".  Note: The minimum multiple score required was 20. 

Petitioner was advanced to STS3/E-4 effective "16 December 2018" vice “16 June 2019) with a time in rate (TIR) of "1 July 2018” vice “1 January 2019”.   
                        
Note:  Defense Finance & Accounting Service (DFAS) will complete an audit of Petitioner’s records to determine if Petitioner is due any back pay and allowances. 

A copy of this Report of Proceedings will be filed in Petitioner’s naval record. 

4.  It is certified that a 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 Regulation, 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. 


11/18/2019