DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS
2 NAVY ANNEX
						WASHINGTON DC 20370-5100

DJC
Docket No. 3970-07
12 February 2008

     Dear	
	  		
This is in reference to your application for correction of your naval record pursuant to the provisions of 10 Usc 1552.

A three-member panel of the Board for correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive session, considered your application on 11 February 2008. 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 advisory opinion furnished by NPC Memo 1000 BUPERS 325 dtd 23 Jan 08, 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 advisory opinion. Accordingly, your application 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,

W.	DEAN PFIEFFER
Executive Director

Enclosure

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
NAVY PERSONNEL COMMAND
5720 INTEGRITY DRIVE
						MILLINGTON, TN 38055.0000

1000
BUPERS 325
23 Jan 08

MEMORANDUM FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BOARD FOR CORRECTIONS OF NAVAL RECORDS (BCNR)

Via:	BUPERS/BCNR COORDINATOR, PERS-OOZCB

Subj:	COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS IN THE CASE OF

Ref:	(a) BCNR Memo of 26 October 2007

1.	In March 2006, the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Enlisted Community Manager began the process to establish a Critical Skills Retention Bonus (CSRB) for EOD Master Technicians (NEC 5337) . On 24 April 2007, NAVADMIN 102/07 announced the approval and implementation of the EOD CSRB for qualified EOD Master Technicians (NEC 5337) . Paragraph 2.b stated “Members who reenlisted before the effective date of this EOD CSRB program will complete the term of their existing contract before becoming eligible for an EOD CSRB”.

2. In December 2004,	signed a 27 month extension to meet obligated service requirements for PCS orders. On 17 October 2006, 27 month extension became operative, adjusting his EACS to 17 January 2009.

3.	The aforementioned dates of extension agreement and extension going operative were prior to the period between the EOD CSRB initiation and implementation of March 2006 and April 2007 respectively. In accordance with the policy set forth in NAVADMIN 102/07, paragraph 2.b must complete the term of his existing contract before becoming eligible for an EOD CSRB.

	4.	Based on the above information, I recommend disapproval of
petition to cancel his 27 month extension agreement and reenlist for EOD CSRB prior to his 17 January 2009 EAOS. is eligible for EOD CSRB on 17 January 2009.

Head Enlisted Community Manager