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

Docket No: 5081-19              
Ref: Signature date 

This 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 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 26 September 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 Marine Corps and began a period of active duty on 18 November 2013.  On 10 August 2017, you received nonjudicial punishment for driving under the influence.  On 6 June 2018, you received counseling and an administrative remarks (Page 13) entry informing you that you had been assigned a RE-4 (not recommended for reenlistment) reentry code due to your alcohol related incident.  Due to your participation in an aftercare program, your enlistment was extended to allow for completion.  Based on your Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214), you were discharged on 17 December 2018 at the completion of your required active service with an honorable characterization of service and assigned a RE-4 reentry code. 

The Board carefully reviewed your application, weighed all potentially mitigating factors, and considered your contention your RE-4 reentry code was unjust.  Specifically, you contend it is unjust because you “made one mistake” but then “pushed myself to be an even better individual afterwards.” The Board also considered your contention that you “have learned from that mistake and wish to move on to bigger things.”  Additionally, the Board considered the numerous advocacy letters submitted on your behalf detailing support for your return to military service.  Unfortunately, the Board determined there was insufficient evidence of an error or injustice in your reentry code based on your alcohol related incident. 

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, 


11/18/2019 

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