DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS 
701 S COURTHOUSE ROAD SUITE 1001 
ARLINGTON VA 22204-2490  
 
 
Dear ,  
 
This 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 relevant portions of your naval record and your application, the Board for Correction of Naval Records (Board) found 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 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.  In addition, the Board considered the advisory opinion contained in Marine Coprs Recruiting Command memorandum 1070 G-1 of 10 December 2019; a copy of which was previously provided to you for comment. 
 
You requested to receive an Enlistment Bonus Program (EBP) Incentive.  The Board, in its review of your entire record and application, carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors, to include your assertions.  However, the Board concluded that Marine Corps Recruiting Command was the cognizant authority for the distribution of bonuses as required in accordance with Marine Corps Administration message 505/17.  A review of your record indicates that you signed a Statement of Understanding (SOU) - Annex “B” on 22 July 2018.  By signing the SOU - Annex “B”, you acknowledged, “I further understand that any promises regarding enlistment bonuses made by my recruiter or anyone else, which are not contained in an addendum and certified by the MEPS Liaison, are not binding on the Marine Corps and are considered INVALID”.  The Board did not find, nor did you provide evidence of a certified addendum for the EBP Incentive, thereby rendering you ineligible.   In this connection, the Board substantially concurred with the comments contained in the advisory opinion. 
 
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,