DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS
2 NAVY ANNEX
WASHINGTON DC 20370-5100
CRS
Docket No: 6386-01
2 November 2001
This is in reference to your application for correction of your
naval record pursuant to the provisions of Title 10, 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 31 October 2001.
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.
opinion furnished by Headquarters Marine Corps dated 17 September
2001, a copy of which is attached.
In addition, the Board considered the advisory
Your allegations of error and
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.
concurred with the comments contained in the advisory opinion.
The names and
Accordingly, your application has been denied.
votes of the members of the panel will be furnished upon request.
In this connection, the Board substantially
It is regretted that the circumstances of your case are such that
You are entitled to have the
favorable action cannot be taken.
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 PFEIFFER
Executive Director
Enclosure
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MEMORANDUM FOR
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REQUEST
FOR ADVISORY OPINION(S)' IN THE CASE OF
FORMER MARINE
We have reviewed the documents provided, and based upon this
1.
information, he is not entitled to the Armed Forces
Expeditionary Medal,
30-days support in either Operation Joint Endeavor or Joint
Guard in the Former Republic of Yugoslavia.
he did not meet the eligibility criteria of
Marine Security Guard personnel were not assigned in support
2.
of either operations, therefore,
awards authorized for a specific operation.
Guard personnel would have to be recommended by the operation
commander in his submission for the award, these personnel were
not recommended to participate in the Armed Forces Expeditionary
Medal.
they would not qualify for any
Marine Security
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A point of contact at MMMA is Mr.
@ 784-9210
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