From:  Chairman, Board for Correction of Naval Records 
To:     Secretary of the Navy 
 
Subj:   REVIEW OF NAVAL RECORD ICO    
 
Ref:   (a) Title 10 U.S.C. §1552 
       (b) MARADMIN 350/17 of 5 Jul 17 
 
Encl:  (1) DD Form 149 w/attachments 
       (2) HQMC memo 5420 MMEA of 27 Nov 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 was eligible for and received a Fiscal Year 18 Early Reenlistment Kicker. 
 
2.  The Board, consisting of  ,   ,   and , reviewed Petitioner’s allegations of error and injustice on 22 September 2020 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 15 October 2012, Petitioner entered active duty. 
 
     c.  In accordance with reference (b), this bulletin announces the SRB program and the BSSRB program authorized for FY18.  With the advent of several new SRB programs, Marines are encouraged to thoroughly review the contents of this bulletin.  First term Marines (Zone A) and Career Marines (Zone B, C, D and E) who reenlist on or after 5 Jul 2017 are eligible for the FY18 SRB program.  This will include:  any regular component first term or career Marine with an End of Current Contract (ECC) from 1 Oct 17 to 30 Sep 18. 
 
Furthermore, Marines in Zones A, B, and C who have submitted for a 48 month reenlistment between 5 July 2017 through 30 September 2017 with a PMOS that is listed in sections 3.l, 3.m, and 3.n, and are subsequently approved, will rate a 10,000.00 Early Reenlistment Kicker in addition to the bonus amount listed in section 3.l, 3.m, and 3.n.  After 30 September 2017, this Early Reenlistment Kicker will expire.  Finally, only one kicker may be obligated per Marine. 
 
     d.  On 18 August 2017, Petitioner’s 1st Term Active Duty SDA with Reenlistment request was submitted. 
 
     e.  On 30 November 2017, Petitioner reenlisted for 4 years and 7 months. 
 
     f.  On 1 July 2019, Petitioner was promoted to Staff Sergeant.  
 
     g.  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 concluded Petitioner was notified that he had been selected to the rank of Staff Sergeant, and at no fault of his own, became ineligible to receive the SDA Kicker; however, he was qualified to receive an Early Reenlistment Kicker instead.   
 
RECOMMENDATION 
 
That Petitioner’s naval record be corrected, where appropriate, to show that: 
 
Block B8b (Remarks) of the enlistment/reenlistment document (DD FORM 4/1) executed on 30 November 2017 for a term of 4 years and 7 months listed a REENLISTED FOR THE FOLLOWING INCENTIVE(S): “…Early Reenlistment Kicker extimated at $10,000…” vice “…SDA Kicker Estimated At $20,000…” 
 
Note: This change will entitle Petitioner to an Early Reenlistment Kicker at $10,000. 
 
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 Regulations, 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.