DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORD
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WASHINGTON DC 20370-510
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BJG
Docket No: 5200-01
28 November 2001
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.
A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive
session, considered your application on 28 November 2001. Your allegations of error and
injustice were reviewed in accordance with administrative regulations and procedures
applicable to the proceedings of this 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 Headquarters Marine Corps, dated
17 October 2001, a copy of which is attached.
Documentary material considered by the Board
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
In this
and material evidence or other matter not previously considered by the Board.
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 PFEIFFER
Executive Director
Enclosure
DEPARTMENT OF THE
NAVY
HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
3280 RUSSELL ROA
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QUANTICO, VIRGINIA 22134-5103
IN REPLY REFER TO:
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF
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MEMORANDUM FOR
Subj:
BCNR APPLICATION IN THE CASE OF FORMER
PRIVATE FIRST
MC
"Weight Control Failure".
,application has been reviewed
emoval of DD Form 214 Block 28 entry
MC0 6100.10, Weight Control and Military Appearance, contains
2.
guidance in the assignment to the Marine Corps weight control
and/or military appearance program.
specific administrative procedures if a Marine has been
determined to be overweight or their physical appearance does not
meet acceptable Marine Corps standards.
A commander must adhere to
MC0
P1900.16, Marine Corps Separation and Retirement Manual
3.
(MARCORSEPMAN) provides guidance in processing Marines for an
administrative separation and preparation instructions for
completing the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active
Duty, DD Form 214.
4.
The following comments/opinions are provided:
a.
Former PFC
Dece
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was reevaluated by an appropriately credentialed
provider (ACHCP) who recommended that he be processed
was assigned to the weight control
After thirteen months, former PFC
for discharge.
b.
The policy set forth in
MC0 6100.10 places the
responsibility upon the commander to assign, remove from, or
extend a Marine currently assigned to the Marine Corps weight
control and/or personal appearance program.
direct a medical evaluation from an ACHCP and notify him by
letter that he would be assigned to the weight control program.
The commander must
C .
Former PF
was initially assigned to the
weight control program for a period of six months and was
subsequently granted an extension.
commander to extend a Marine who is on their initial weight
control assignment (first assignment) and making
progress, but not attaining their weight loss goal.
goals are not met by the end of the extension, the individual
will be recommended for discharge from the Marine Corps.
MC0 6100.10 authorizes a
satisfacto'ry
If weight
Subj:
BCNR
CLAS
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USMC
d.
Former P
separation board and was
separated by reason of weight control failure per the
MARCORSEPMAN.
was processed by an administrative
approved by the Commanding General to be
e.
A review of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from
and the instructions contained in the
Active Duty, DD Form 214,
MARCORSEPMAN pertaining to the preparation of the DD Form 214
reveal that the correct information was entered in Block 28.
f.
Forme
s claim that
negative ligh
t and is not presently
is not supported by documented evidence contained in his
official military pers
e documents contain
information that
forme
did not meet
Marine Corps standards
followed proper
administrative procedures set forth in the MARCORSEPMAN and
MC0 6100.10.
"this entry sheds a
relevant...v
5.
In view of the above,
it is recommended that:
a.
former
28 entry "Weight Control Failure".
rrection of Naval Records disapprove
request for removal of DD Form 214 Block
b
forme
commi
"Weight Control Failure".
r Correction of Naval Records finds that
records are in error or an injustice was
removal of DD Form 214 Block 28 entry
6 .
Point of contact is
Manpower Management Information
Systems Division
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