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) MARDAMIN 370-18 dtd 2 Jul 18 (c) MARADMIN 319-19 dtd 29 May 19 Encl: (1) DD Form 149 w/attachments (2) HQMC memo 5420 MMEA of 19 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 received a Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) and the Fiscal Year 19 (FY19) 72 Month Lateral Move (LM) Initiative. 2. The Board, consisting of reviewed Petitioner’s allegations of error and injustice on 13 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 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 24 February 2014, Petitioner entered active duty for 5 years. c. On 2 May 2018, Petitioner was promoted to E-5. d. In accordance with reference (b), 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 End of Current Contract (ECC) from 1 October 2018 to 30 September 2019. Zone A Marines electing to LM in FY19 into PMOSs listed in section 3.m with the LM designation, will be given the opportunity to reenlist for 72 Months. Marines who execute a LM into one of these PMOSs for 72 months will rate a 40,000 dollar 72 Month Lateral Move (LM) Initiative in addition to the PMOS bonus listed in section 3.m. The LM initiative may not be coupled with any kicker. 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). Furthermore, PMOS 2336LM E-5 & above is listed at $50,000. e. On 20 December 2018, Petitioner extended enlistment for 4 months in order to meet obligated service to submit for a lateral move. Petitioner’s new ECC was 23 June 2019. f. In accordance with reference (c), 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. A FY19 ECC is defined as any Marine who has an ECC on the date of reenlistment between 1 October 2018 and 30 September 2019. g. On 7 June 2019, Petitioner extended enlistment for 3 months in order to meet obligated service to submit for a lateral move to Explosive Ordnance disposal (EOD). Petitioner’s new ECC was 23 September 2019. h. On 17 June 2019, Commanding Officer, Marine Corps Air Station notified Commandant of the Marine Corps via letter that Petitioner was unable to remain in the Marine Corps in her original MOS; however, the EOD community screened her and it was recommended that Petitioner conduct a Lateral Move into the EOD field. i. On 19 June 2019, Petitioner signed a NAVMC 11537 (Reenlistment Extension Lateral Move (RELM) Request. j. On 25 June 2019, Petitioner’s 1st Term Active Duty Lateral Move request was submitted, and on 28 June 2019, Petitioner’s request was approved by Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps. k. On 2 July 2019, Petitioner reenlisted for 6 years. l. 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 that Petitioner’s reenlistment request was submitted in a timely manner; however, due to no fault of her own, HQMC failed to approve the request prior to the termination of SRB. RECOMMENDATION That Petitioner’s naval record be corrected, where appropriate, to show that: Petitioner was discharged and reenlisted on 24/25 June 2019, vice on 1/2 July 2019 with a term of 6 years. Note: This change will entitle the member to a zone “A” SRB for MOS 2336LM upon successful completion of the training requirements, which is capped at $50,000 for 48 months of additional obligated service. Remaining obligated service to 23 September 2019 will be deducted from SRB computation. Furthermore, Petitioner is entitled to a $40,000 72 Month lateral Move (LM) Initiative. 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. 12/1/2020 Deputy Director