DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS 701 S. COURTHOUSE ROAD, SUITE 1001 ARLINGTON, VA 22204-2490 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 1 July 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. In addition, the Board considered the advisory opinion contained in Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps memorandum 5420 MMEA of 28 January 2021, which a copy was previously provided to you for comment. On 3 October 2006, you enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve for 8 years with an EOS of 2 October 2014. On 14 May 2007, you entered active duty, and were released from active duty and transferred to the Marine Corps Reserve on 13 October 2007. On 16 June 2014, you reenlisted with an ECC/EAS of 15 July 2018. On 5 July 2017, MARADMIN 350/17 was published stating the following: This bulletin announces the SRB program and the BSSRB program authorized for FY18. 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 Jul 2017 are eligible for the FY18 SRB program. This will include prior service regular component Marines who reenlist back into the active component will only be allowed to reenlist after 1 Oct 17. Exceptions to this policy will be made for individuals who qualify for and desire to reenlist into one of the critically short Primary Military Occupational Specialties (PMOS) listed in the yearly submission goals promulgated by HQMC. Prior service Marines with less than a 4-year break in service between regular component contracts may be eligible to receive a BSSRB, if available. On 28 June 2018, your Careerist Active Duty PSEP (Prior Service Enlistment Program) was submitted for a 6 year reenlistment while you held an Active Component code B1 (Reserve Enlisted ordered to Active Duty to provide FTS), and was approved by HQMC on 19 July 2018 for 5 years. On 2 August 2018, you reenlisted for 5 years with an ECC of 1 August 2023. You requested that your 2 August 2018 reenlistment term reflect 6 years and receive both a Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) and SRB kicker; 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 were authorized to reenlist for 5 years; furthermore, at the time of reenlistment you were in an Active Reserve Component. Prior service Marines with less than a 4-year break in service between regular component contracts may be eligible to receive a BSSRB, if available. You were not in a regular component contract prior to your enlistment therefore you are ineligible for the Zone A SRB or Early Reenlistment Kicker. In this connection, the Board substantially concurred with the comments contained in the advisory opinion. 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, 8/2/2021 Deputy Director