DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS 
701 S. COURTHOUSE ROAD, SUITE 1001 
ARLINGTON, VA 22204-2490 
              
Docket No:  7234-19               
Ref: Signature date 

This is in reference to your application of 19 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. 

Although your application was not filed in a timely manner, the Board found it in the interest of justice to waive the statute of limitations and consider your application on its merits.  A three-member panel of the Board, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 27 January 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. 

You enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve and began a period of active duty on 12 August 2002.  On 16 December 2006, non-judicial punishment (NJP) was imposed on you for failure to pay debts.  You received four honorable discharges from your active duty tours and from the Marine Corps Reserve. 

The Board carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors in your case, including your desire to change the Reenlistment Eligibility Data Display (REDD) report, which reflects RE-4, and your assertions this is an error and, should it be rectified.  You assert that you wish to enlist into the US Army.  The Board concluded these factors and assertions did not present an issue on which relief could be granted as REDD reports are Department of Defense level reports, not reports of the Department of the Navy.  As such, Board has no authority to alter REDD reports.  The Board reviewed your Marine records and concluded your DD-214 and service records are accurate.  Finally, the Board noted that all reentry codes are waivable, but all relief must come from the recruiting service of whichever branch you wish to enlist. 

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, 

3/25/2020