DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS 
701 S. COURTHOUSE ROAD, SUITE 1001 
ARLINGTON, VA 22204-2490 

Docket No:  0094-19             
Ref: Signature date 

This is in reference to your application of 14 November 2018 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. 

Your application was filed in a timely manner and the Board found it in the interest of justice to consider your application on its merits.  A three-member panel of the Board, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 30 September 2019.  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, as well as applicable statutes, regulations, and policies. 

You enlisted in the Navy and began a period of active duty on 29 November 2010.  On 20 June 2012, you received an evaluation with an overall score of 3.83.  On 21 June 2013, you received an evaluation with an overall score of 3.57.  On 24 August 2014, you received an evaluation with an overall score of 2.57.  Your rater commented: “LACKLUSTER INITIATIVE - As Assistant AA&E Key Custodian, his performance and management of the program required constant supervision and oversight while maintaining 120 high security keys and locks for                         .  His below average performance in this program and overall inability to lead by example on a daily basis resulted in his dismissal from any leadership position in the division.” The rater also stated that you have “potential, but consistently refuses to step up to the plate.” You were not recommended for advancement.  On 28 November 2014, you were discharged with an honorable characterization of service and an RE-4 reentry code. 

The Board carefully weighed all potentially mitigating factors in your case, including your desire to upgrade your reentry code, your contentions that a mistake was made at the time of separation, and this mistake has precluded you from joining military again. The Board also considered your contention that you served and should be allowed to serve your country again. The Board determined that your request and contentions were not sufficient to warrant a change to your reentry code, given your marks and lack of recommendation for retention. 

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, 


11/15/2019