Docket No. 1848-21 
 
 
Dear   
 
This is in reference to your application for correction of your naval record pursuant to Section 1552 of Title 10, United States Code.  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 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 20 April 2021.  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.     
 
On 30 May 1973, you enlisted into the Navy Reserve.  On 11 August 1973, you entered active duty.  On 7 February 1974, you were discharged to accept a commission.  On 8 February 1974, you were commissioned.  On 31 August 1993, you were transferred to the Retired List. 
 
You requested to receive service credit from August 1967 through May 1969.  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 you do not meet the criteria in accordance with applicable laws and policies.  Specifically, there are no contracts for your acceptance to the Senior Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) as required by the Revitalization Act of 1964, subsection 2104(b)(4).  Additionally, subsection 2106(c), specifies that in computing length of service for any purpose an officer appointed under this section may not be credited with enlisted service for the period covered by this advanced training.  Furthermore, per Department of Defense Financial Management Regulation, service as a member of the ROTC is defined as other creditable service, provided the member has concurrent selected reserve (drilling status) for duty performed on or after 1 August 1979.  Your record does not reflect drill participation and your service began before 1 August 1979.  
 
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, 
5/21/2021
Deputy Director