From:  Chairman, Board for Correction of Naval Records 
To:    Secretary of the Navy 
 
Subj:   REVIEW OF NAVAL RECORD    
 
Ref:   (a) Title 10 U.S.C. §1552 
 
Encl:   (1) DD Form 149 w/attachments 
        (2) NPC ltr 5730 PERS-91/224 of 20 Aug 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 Petitioner extended enlistment, submitted a retirement request, and requested retired pay.  
                                              
2.  The Board, consisting of , reviewed Petitioner’s allegations of error and injustice on 6 September 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 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 6 September 1979, Petitioner enlisted in the Naval reserve for 6 years, and on 5 September 1985, she was discharged at the end of her contract. 
 
     c.  On 30 December 1986, Petitioner reenlisted in the Naval reserve for 3 years. 
 
     d.  On 2 November 1996, Petitioner reenlisted in the Naval reserve for 6 years. 
 
     e.  On 16 November 2001, Petitioner was advanced to E-7. 
 
     f.  On 1 November 2002, Petitioner was discharged at the end of her contract. 
 
     g.  On 17 April 2003, Petitioner was issued a Notification of Eligibility (NOE) to receive retired pay at age 60 and participate in the Reserve Component Survivor                Benefit Plan (RCSBP). 
 
     h.  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.  The Board determined that the Petitioner and Service failed to monitor and ensure the correct service ending dates were executed in a timely manner.  The Board concluded with the administrative errors and the issuance of the Notice of Eligibility Petitioner should be placed in the Retired Reserve. 
 
RECOMMENDATION 
 
That Petitioner’s naval record be corrected, where appropriate, to show that: 
 
The record of discharge from the U.S. Naval Reserve effective 1 November 2002, is rescinded. 
 
Petitioner’s 2-month agreement to extend enlistment (NAVPERS 1070/621) became operative on 2 November 2002. 
 
Petitioner was transferred to the retired reserve, without pay, effective 1 January 2003 after completing 20 years of qualifying service.   
 
Petitioner submitted a request for retired pay at age 60 prior to  (60th birthday), and was approved by cognizant authority.  
 
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 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.