From:   Chairman, Board for Correction of Naval Records 
To:     Secretary of the Navy 
 
Subj: REVIEW OF NAVAL RECORD ICO 
  
 
Ref:   (a) Title 10 U.S.C. §1552 
 
Encl:   (1) DD Form 149 w/attachments 
        (2) HQMC memo 5420 Ser MMEA of 15 May 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 establish entitlement to Fiscal Year 2018 (FY18) Aircraft Maintenance Kicker. 
 
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 should be taken on the available evidence of record.  Documentary material considered by the Board consisted of the enclosures, relevant portions of Petitions naval records, 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 9 August 2010, Petitioner entered active duty. 
 
     c.  On 10 October 2017, MARADMIN 555/17 (FY18 Enlisted Career Force Controls (ECFC) program) was published and stated that Sergeants that have not failed a selection to Staff Sergeant, is fully qualified for retention and is competitive for promotion may be authorized the following additional service based on the needs of the Corps up to twelve years of service. 
 
     d.  On 2 July 2018, MARADMIN 370/18 (MCBul 7220.  Fiscal Year 2019 (FY19) Selective Retention Bonus/(SRB) program and FY19 Broken Service SRB (BSSRB) program) was published listing a zone “B” for PMOS 6258 in the amount of $27,000 (maximum). 
 
     e.  On 28 October 2018, Petitioner reenlisted for 3 years and 10 months. 
 
     f.  On 13 December 2018, MARADMIN 696/18 (Enlisted Active Duty Service Limits and High Year Tenure) was published stating that Sergeants who are subject to service limitations (12 years and twice passed for promotion), per paragraph 3.c.2, may apply for a waiver for active Marine Corps service up to 14 years if favorably endorsed at the 0-6 level to CMC(MM). 
 
     g.  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.   
 
RECOMMENDATION 
 
That Petitioner’s naval record be corrected, where appropriate, to show that: 
 
The Petitioner was discharged and reenlisted on 27/28 December 2018, vice on 27/28 October 2018 for a term of 4 years and 8 months vice 3 years and 10 months.  Furthermore, Petitioner’s waiver for active Marine Corps service up to 14 years was approved.  Petitioner completed FY19 SRB Program Statement of Understanding, and the FY19 Kicker Statement of Understanding. 
 
Note This change will entitle the member to a zone “B” SRB for MOS 6258, which is capped at $27,000 for 48 months of additional obligated service.  Remaining obligated service to 13 August 2019 will be deducted from SRB computation.  Furthermore, Marines holding current qualifications of Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI), Quality Assurance Collateral Duty Representative (CDQAR), Quality Assurance Representative (QAR), or Safe For Flight (SFF) in the below MCC (MCC V8A) who reenlist for 48 months, and agree to remain in a specified MCC for the first 24 months (following the end of their current contract), will rate a 20,000 dollar kicker in addition to the PMOS bonus. 
 
Note: Defense Finance and 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 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.