DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS
2 NAVY ANNEX
WASHINGTON DC 20370-51 00

BJG
Docket No: 1522-07
9 March 2007

This is in reference to your application for correction of your naval record pursuant to the provisions of title 10 of the United States Code, section 1552.

It is noted that the Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) has directed modifying the contested fitness report for 7 September 2002 to 30 June 2003 by removing the following reporting senior (RS) comments from section I: “[You have] the potential to be a highly effective SNCO [staff noncommissioned officer] .“ and “However, he needs to develop his interpersonal skills when working with officers and his peers.” CMC further directed removing the following reviewing officer comment from section K.4: “- Continues to improve communication skills.”

A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 8 March 2007. 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, your naval record and applicable statutes, regulations and policies. In addition, the Board considered the report of the Headquarters Marine Corps Performance Evaluation Review Board (PERB), dated 9 February 2007, a copy of which is attached.

After careful and conscientious consideration of the entire record, the Board found that the evidence submitted was insufficient to establish the existence of probable material error or injustice. In this connection, the Board substantially concurred with the comments contained in the report of the PERB. The Board was unable to find you did not have adequate training to perform the duties assigned you during the pertinent reporting period. The Board found the RS’s letter to the promotion board did not invalidate the contested fitness report. In view of the above, your application for relief beyond that effected by CMC has been denied. The names and votes of the members of the panel will be furnished upon request.

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 submission of new and material evidence or other matter not previously 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,

Enclosure

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
3280 RUSSELL ROAD
QUANTIC0, VIRGINIA 221 34-s 103
IN REPLY REFER TO:

1610
MMER/ PERB
FEB 092007

MEMORANDUM FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS

Subj:	MARINE CORPS PERFORTh7~JjJCE EVALUATION REVIEW BOARD (PERB) ADVISORY OPINION ON BCNR APPLICATION IN THE CASE OF

D Form 149 of 19 Dec 06
(b)	MCO P1610.7E w/Ch 1-8

1.	Per MCO 1610.11C, the Performance Evaluation Review Board, with three members present, met on 7 February 2007 to consider ~petition contained in reference (a).
Removal of the fitness report for the period 20020907 to 20030630 (AN) was requested. Reference (b) is the performance evaluation directive governing submission of the report.

2.	The petitioner contends the report is unjust because the reporting senior wrote inappropriate comments in section “I”.

3.	In its proceedings, the PERB concluded that the report is administratively incorrect and procedurally complete as written and filed. The following is offered as relevant:

a.	The Board found that the reporting senior and the reviewing officer made inappropriate comments in sections “I” and “K”. Therefore, the Board directed that the following verbiage be expunged from section “I” — has the potential to be a highly effective SNCO.” and “However, he needs to develop his interpersonal skills when working with officers and his peers.” The Board also directed that the following verbiage be expunged from section “K” — “Continues to improve communication skills.” These changes will make the report administratively correct and procedurally complete.

b.	The Board found the remainder of the report to be an honest assessment of the petitioner’s performance.

Subj:	MARINE CORPS PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REVIEW BOARD (PERB) ADVISORY OPINION ON BCNR APPLICATION IN THE CASE OF

4.	The Board’s opinion, based on deliberation and secret ballot vote, is that the contested fitness report should remain a part official military record with the exception of the corrections mentioned in paragraph 3(a) of this letter.

5.	The case is forwarded for final action.

Chairperson, Performances
Evaluation Review Board
Personnel Management Division
Manpower and Reserve Affairs
Department
By direction of the Commandant
of the Marine Corps

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