DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS 701 S COURTHOUSE ROAD SUITE 1001 ARLINGTON VA 22204-2490 From: Chairman, Board for Correction of Naval Records To: Secretary of the Navy Subj: REVIEW OF NAVAL RECORD OF Ref: (a) Title 10 U.S.C. § 1552 (b) MARADMIN 370/18 of 2 Jul 18 (c) MARADMIN 319/19 of 29 May 19 Encl: (1) DD Form 149 w/attachments (2) HQMC memo 5420 MMEA of 4 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 was eligible for and received a Selective Retention Bonus (SRB) and 72 Month Lateral Move (LM) Initiative. 2. The Board, consisting of , , and reviewed Petitioner’s allegations of error and injustice on 1 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 August 2015, Petitioner entered active duty. c. 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. Furthermore, 72 Month Lateral Move (LM) Initiative. 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 initiative in addition to the PMOS bonus listed in section 3.m. The LM initiative may not be coupled with any kicker. Finally, 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 0211LM…E4 $45,000…” d. 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. e. On 24 June 2019, Petitioner signed a NAVMC 11537 (Reenlistment Extension lateral move (RELM) Request) which was certified by the Career Planner. f. On 27 June 2019, Petitioner’s 1st Term Active Duty Lateral Move request was submitted, and was approved by Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps on 8 July 2019. g. On 10 July 2019, Petitioner reenlisted for 6 years. h. On 1 August 2019, Petitioner was promoted to Sergeant. i. On 8 October 2019, Petitioner arrived to for duty as a MOS 0211 (Counter Intelligence/HUMINT Specialist). j. 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 submitted his 1st Term Active Duty lateral Move request prior to termination of FY19 SRB program; however, by the time HQMC approved his request he was no longer eligible to receive SRB and 72 Month Lateral Move (LM) Initiative. 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 9/10 July 2019 for a term of 6 years. Note: This change will entitle the member upon completion of training to a zone “A” SRB for MOS 0211LM, which is capped at $45,000 for 48 months of additional obligated service. Remaining obligated service to 23 August 2019 will be deducted from SRB computation. Additionally, $40,000 for the 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 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. 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 the reference, has been approved by the Board on behalf of the Secretary of the Navy.