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

Docket No: 3921-19 Ref: Signature Date 

This letter 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 that 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, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 5 May 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, as well as applicable statutes, regulations, and policies. 

The Board carefully considered your request to remove your Administrative Remarks (Page 11) 6105 entry counseling you that your lower arm tattoos are not in compliance with Marine Corps Bulletin 1020 (MCBul 1020), the Marine Corps Tattoo Policy.  The Board considered your contention that your tattoos are in compliance with MCBul 1020 and do not need to be documented. 

The Board, however, determined that your tattoos are not in compliance with MCBul 1020.  In this regard, in accordance with MCBul 1020, a collection of lower arm tattoos are authorized if they (all) can be covered by your hand with your fingers extended and joined with the thumb flush against the side of your hand.  The Board noted that your collection of lower arm tattoos can only be covered individually with your hand.  The Board also noted that you acknowledged the entry and chose not to submit a rebuttal.  The Board determined that your election not to submit a rebuttal demonstrates your understanding of the basis for the counseling entry.  The Board thus concluded that there is no probable material error or injustice warranting corrective action. 

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 the 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, 

6/4/2020