DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS 
701 S. COURTHOUSE ROAD, SUITE 1001 
ARLINGTON, VA 22204-2490 
              
Docket No:  6671-19               
Ref: Signature date 


This letter is in reference to your application of 21 June 2019 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. 

A three-member panel of the Board, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 24 February 2020.  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 11 February 2013.  On 30 July 2013, you received an Evaluation of 3.00 and were transferred to the                         .  On 31 March 2015, you received an Evaluation of 3.00.  On 15 June 2015, you received an Evaluation of 3.86.  On 14 July 2016, you received an Evaluation of 4.00 and were attached to                            .  On 12 January 2017, you received an Evaluation of 4.00 and were detached from                              .  You were separated with an honorable characterization of service on 12 October 2017 for failure to finish training and were given a separation code of “JHJ” and an RE-4 reentry code. 

The Board carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors in your case, including your desire to upgrade your reentry code, and assertions that you had no negative counselings and exceeded standards at every command.  The Board also considered your assertion that your last evaluation was an “Early Promote” and you deployed as tactical communicator in a hostile environment and received a Navy Achievement Medal.  Finally, the Board considered your assertion that you had a difficult family life and your daughter needed you more than the Navy.  However, the Board concluded these factors and assertions were insufficient to warrant a change to your reentry code, given your training failure. 

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, 

4/23/2020