Docket No: 7089-19 
Ref: Signature Date 
 
  
Dear : 
 
This letter 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 that the evidence submitted was insufficient to establish the existence of probable material error or injustice.  Consequently, your application has been denied. 
 
Regarding your request for a personal appearance, the Board determined that a personal appearance with or without counsel will not materially add to their understanding of the issues involved.  Therefore, the Board determined that a personal appearance was not necessary and considered your case based on the evidence of record. 
 
A three-member panel of the Board, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 1 September 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, and applicable statutes, regulations, and policies.  
 
The Board carefully considered your request to remove your 7 November 2018 Administrative Remarks (page 11) 6105 counseling entry from your official military personnel file (OMPF).  The Board considered your contention that you submitted your rebuttal, however, your statement was not submitted for inclusion in your OMPF. 
 
The Board noted that pursuant to paragraph 6105 of Marine Corps Order (MCO) 1900.16 (2015 ed.), the Marine Corps Separation and Retirement Manual (MARCORSEPMAN), you were issued a 6105 entry counseling you for entering a strip club and having an alcoholic beverage while waiting for a patient to be discharged from the hospital, while in the capacity as duty driver.  The Board also noted that pursuant to MCO 1070.12K, the Marine Corps Individual Records Administration Manual (IRAM), you were properly counseled under paragraph 4006.3.p. for your alcohol related misconduct.  The Board determined that your contested entry was written and issued in accordance with the IRAM.  Specifically, the entry provided written notification concerning your deficiencies, specific recommendations for corrective action, where to seek assistance, and consequences for failure to take corrective action and it afforded you the opportunity to submit a rebuttal.  The Board noted, too, that you chose to submit a rebuttal.  The Board, however, found no evidence of your rebuttal statement and you provided none.  The Board thus concluded that there is no probable material error or injustice warranting corrective action.   
 
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 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,