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

Docket No: 494-19 
Ref: Signature date

Dear

This letter is in reference to your application 30 November 2018 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.

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 application on its merits. A three- member panel of the Board, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 25 July 2019. 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.

You enlisted in the Navy and began a period of active duty on 15 August 2011. It appears you served without disciplinary incident until completion of your required active service onv 14 August 2015. In your evaluation covering the period of 16 June 2014 to 15 June 2015 you were not recommended for retention due to failure to obtain your Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist qualification within 30 months of checking onboard the USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76). Upon discharge, you were assigned a RE-4 (not recommended for reenlistment) reentry code.

The Board carefully reviewed your application, weighed all potentially mitigating factors, and considered your contention that you were honorably discharged. The Board noted your evaluation in which you were not recommended for retention when you failed to obtain your Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist qualification within 30 months of checking onboard the ship. The Board further noted Military Personnel Manual 1160-030 of 24 April 2013 which requires a member to be “recommended by the member’s commanding officer for reenlistment” and “promotable and recommended for advancement and retention” on the last two graded evaluations. Not meeting these criteria is considered failure to meet the professional growth criteria and results in denial of further extensions or reenlistment. Unfortunately, the Board did not find evidence of an error or injustice, nor did you submit any additional documentation for consideration, that warrants changing your reentry code. Based on your failure to meet the professional growth criteria, a RE-4 reentry code was the appropriate and authorized reentry code.

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,

10/24/2019
Executive Director