From:  Chairman, Board for Correction of Naval Records 
To:    Secretary of the Navy 
 
Subj:   REVIEW OF NAVAL RECORD ICO  USN,      XXX-XX  
 
Ref:   (a) Title 10 U.S.C. §1552 
       (b) MILPERSMAN 1160-100 OF 4 Nov 05 
 
Encl:   (1) DD Form 149 w/attachments 
        (2) CMSB memo 1160 Ser B328/212 of 24 Oct 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 reenlisted for 6 years vice 4 years in order to maximize award ceiling.  
 
2.  The Board, consisting of  reviewed Petitioner’s allegations of error and injustice on 27 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.  In accordance with reference (b), the STAR program offers career designation to first term enlisted members who enlist or reenlist and thereby become eligible for the following career incentives:  Guaranteed assignment to an appropriate Class “A” or “C” School (but not both).  Possible advancement from petty officer third class (PO3) to petty officer second class (PO2) upon completion of a Class “C” School or a Class “C” School package, which is listed in the Career Schools Listing (CSL), MILPERSMAN 1510-020, and the latest NAVADMIN in effect on date of reenlistment, if otherwise eligible.  Advancement to PO3 upon completion of Phase I of an Advanced Electronics Field (AEF) Class “A” School under automatic advancement procedures for the AEF program.  And, Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB), if eligible (not guaranteed). 
 
     c.  On 7 September 2016, Petitioner entered active duty. 
 
     d.  On 16 June 2017, Petitioner was promoted to E-4.  
 
     e.  On 14 August 2018, Petitioner graduated from Submarine Nuclear Propulsion Plant Operator – Reactor Control (Legacy NEC Code: 3353). 
 
     f.  On 12 September 2018, Petitioner was assigned to   for duty. 
 
     g.  On 6 February 2019, COMNAVPERSCOM published message notifying the USS  of Petitioner’s STAR approval for a 5 year reenlistment.  
 
     h.  On 30 April 2019, COMNAVPERSCOM published message notifying  of Petitioner’s SRB approval for a 6 year reenlistment. 
 
     i.  On 10 May 2019, Petitioner reenlisted for 4 years.  Petitioner’s End of Active Obligated Service (EAOS)/Soft End of Active Obligated Service (EAOS) was 6 September 2020/6 September 2022.  Furthermore, Petitioner received a zone “A” SRB with an award level of 10.0 and was advanced to E-5. 
 
     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 an error was made when Petitioner’s contract was prepared for 4 years vice 6 years.  This resulted in a lower SRB payment.     
 
RECOMMENDATION 
 
That Petitioner’s naval record be corrected, where appropriate, to show that: 
 
The Immediate Reenlistment Contract (NAVPERS 1070/601) executed on 10 May 2019 was for a term of 6 years vice 4 years under the “Career designated under MILPERSMAN 1160-100”. 
 
Note: Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) will complete an audit of Petitioner’s records to determine if additional SRB is due.   
 
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. 
 
         
12/14/2020
Deputy Director