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) ECP memo 1430 PERS 8031/0219 of 31 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 March 2016 (Cycle 231) Navy-Wide Advancement Examination (NWAE) award points reflect 5 vice 3, and increase Final Multiple in order to advance to CTT1/E-6. 
                                              
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 9 October 2014, Petitioner received a Joint Service Commendation Medal worth 2 points. 
 
     c.  On 20 February 2015, Petitioner received a Joint Service Achievement Medal worth 2 points. 
 
     d.  In March 2016, Petitioner participated in the Cycle 231 NWAE and passed not advanced. 
 
     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 administrative oversight, Petitioner’s Joint Service Achievement Medal was not calculated in the Final Multiple and therefore Petitioner was not advanced to E-6.  
 
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 2016 Cycle 231 NWAE is modified to read Awards Points is “5” vice “3”, and FMS (Final Multiple Score) is "163.69" vice "161.69".  Note: The minimum multiple required was 162.17. 
 
Petitioner was advanced to CTT1/E-6 effective "16 December 2016" with a time in rate (TIR) of "1 July 2016”.                                                             
 
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.