Docket No: 9851-19     
 Ref: Signature Date  
 
 
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 the entire record, 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. 

Although your application was not filed in a timely manner, the Board found it in the interest of justice to waive the statute of limitations and consider your application on its merits.  A three-member panel of the Board, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 6 January 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, as well as applicable statutes, regulations, and policies. 

On 27 June 2008, you began a period of active duty in the Navy.  On 1 August 2009, you received an honorable characterization of service at the completion of your required active service and were assigned a reentry (RE) code of RE-R1 (recommended for preferred reenlistment).  Prior to that period of service, you had 15 years, 5 months and 6 days of active service and 1 year, eleven months, and 29 days of inactive service.  On 3 November 2014, you request to transfer to Retired Reserve status was approved effective 1 January 2011.  You request the Board change your RE code.  You state you want a RE code of RE-1A in order to “join the Coast Guard to facilitate a better career.”  In support of your petition, you attached screen shots of Coast Guard web pages about age limitations and reenlistment codes, and documents regarding your post-service education and employment accomplishments. 

The Board found no error in the records.  The Board noted that you already have a RE code of RE-R1 which indicated you are recommended for preferred reenlistment.  Additionally, the Board noted the Navy does not use the RE code RE-1A [Marines Only]. 

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.