From:  Chairman, Board for Correction of Naval Records 
To:     Secretary of the Navy 
 
Subj:   REVIEW OF NAVAL RECORD ICOXXX-XX- USMC 
 
Ref: (a) Title 10 U.S.C. § 1552 
(b) MCO 1040.31 of 8 Sep 10 
(c) MARADMIN 370/18 of 2 Jul 18 
(d) MARADMIN 319/19 of 29 May 19 
 
Encl:   (1) DD Form 149 dtd 11 Jul 19 
(2) MCTFS BIR of 2 Oct 20 
(3) 1st Term AD Reenlistment request 
(4) DD Form 4 of 12 Jul 19 
(5) HQMC memo 7200 RFF 10 Oct 19 
 
1.  Pursuant to the provisions of reference (a) member’s spouse, hereinafter referred to as Petitioner, filed enclosure (1) with this Board requesting, in effect, that the applicable naval record be corrected to show Petitioner received a Selective Retention Bonus (SRB). 
 
2.  The Board reviewed Petitioner’s allegations of error and injustice on 6 October 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 her naval service records, 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.  In accordance with reference (b), there are 21 basic reenlistment prerequisites that must be met.  The Commanding Officer's certification in the reenlistment request verifies to CMC (MMEA-6) whether or not the Marine meets all reenlistment prerequisites.  
 
     c.  On 14 September 2015, Petitioner entered active duty with an End of Current Contract (ECC) of 13 September 2019.  See enclosure (2). 
 
     d.  In accordance with reference (c), this bulletin announces the SRB program and the BSSRB program authorized for FY19.  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 July 2018 are eligible for the FY19 SRB program.  This will include: any regular component first term or career Marine with an ECC from 1 October 2018 to 30 September 2019. 
 
Furthermore, Zone A PMOS bonus payments for Marines who reenlist for at least 48 months obligated service are authorized as listed below in dollars (bonuses for Marines who reenlist for 36 to 47 months obligated service will be calculated as per para 3.j).  “…PMOS 0321LM…E5 and above $50,000…” 
 
     e.  On 1 October 2018, Petitioner was promoted to Sergeant.  See enclosure (2). 
 
     f.  In accordance with reference (d), the FY19 SRB program will be terminated 30 days after the release of this MARADMIN (28 June 2019).  Marines with an ECC during FY19 will no longer be eligible for an SRB.   
 
     g.  On 28 June 2019, Petitioner’s 1st Term Active Duty Reenlistment request was submitted, and approved by Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps on 8 July 2019.  See enclosure (3). 
 
     h.  On 12 July 2019, Petitioner reenlisted for 4 years.  See enclosure (4). 
 
     i.  In correspondence attached as enclosure (5), the office having cognizance over the subject matter addressed in Petitioner’s application has commented to the effect that the request has no merit and warrants no favorable action.  Petitioner submitted his request to reenlist the same day the SRB program was terminated, which was announced 30 days prior. A request to reenlist does not constitute an entitlement to a reenlistment bonus. A member must actually reenlist to receive a bonus and Petitioner did not reenlist until 15 days after the termination of the SRB program. 
 
CONCLUSION 
 
Upon review and consideration of all the evidence of record, and notwithstanding the opinion expressed in enclosure (5), the Board finds the existence of an error/injustice warranting corrective action.  The Board concluded that it is reasonable to assume that due to the length of time it takes to complete the reenlistment approval process that Petitioner was unable to submit his RELM prior to the day the SRB terminated.  
 
RECOMMENDATION 
 
That Petitioner’s naval record be corrected, where appropriate, to show that: 
 
Petitioner was discharged and reenlisted on 26/27 June 2019, vice on 11/12 July 2019 with a term of 4 years and 3 months. 
 
Note: This change will entitle the member to a zone “A” SRB for MOS 0321, which is capped at $50,000 for 48 months of additional obligated service.  Remaining obligated service to 13 September 2019 will be deducted from SRB computation. 
 
A copy of this Report of Proceedings will be filed in Petitioner’s naval record. 
 
4.  Pursuant to Section 6(c) of the revised Procedures of the Board for Correction of Naval Records (32 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 723.6(c)) it is certified that a 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.  The foregoing action of the Board is submitted for your review and action. 
 
                                                                                                                                       11/12/2020 
Executive Director

 
Assistant General Counsel (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) 
 
Reviewed and Approved Board Recommendation (Grant Relief) 
 
      
 
 11/30/2020Assistant General Counsel (M&RA)