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NAVY | BCNR | CY2002 | 01306-02
Original file (01306-02.pdf) Auto-classification: Denied
D E P A R T M E N T O F  THE  NAVY 

B O A R D   F O R   C O R R E C T I O N   O F   N A V A L   R E C O R D S  

2 N A V Y   A N N E X  

W A S H I N G T O N   D C   20370-5100 

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Docket  No:  1306-02 
18 June 2002 

This  is  in  reference  to  your  application  for  correction  of' your  nav;\l record  pursuant  to  the 
provisions  of  title  10 of  the  Ilnitcd  States Code,  section  1552. 

A  three-~nember panel  of  the  f3oxtl  li)r (krrection  of  Ni~val Records,  sitting  in  executive 
session,  consitleretl  your  application  on  18 June  2002.  Your allegations of  error  and  illjustice 
were  reviewed  in  accor(1ance with  atl~ninistrative regulations antl  procedures  applicable to  the 
proceedings  of  this  Boarcl.  Docurnen tary  material  considered  by  the  Board  consisted  of  your 
application,  together  with  all  ~naterial submittetl  in  support thereof,  your  naval  record  and 
applicable  statutes,  regulations  antl  policies.  111 addition, the  Board  considered  the  advisory 
opinion  furnished  by  HQMC ~ne~iiorantlu~n 1000 I0  of  2  April  2002, a  copy  of  which  is 
attached. 

After  careful  and  conscientious  consitleration  of  the en tire  record,  the  Boarcl  found  that  the 
evidence  sub~nitted was  insufficient  to  establish  the existence of  probable  material  error or 
il~justice. In  this connection,  the  Boartl  substantially  concurred  with  the com~nents 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  Boartl  reconsider  its decision  upon  submission  of  new  and  material 
In  this  regard,  it  is  important 
evidence  or other  matter  not  previously  consitleretl  by  the  Boartl. 
to  keep  in  mind  that  a  presu~nption of  regularity  attaches  to all  ofticial  records.  Consequently, 
when  applying  for a  correction  of  an  ofticial  naval  record,  the burden  is on  the applicant  to 
denlonstrate  the existence of  probable  material  error  or  injustice. 

Sincerely, 

W.  DEAN  PFE1t.i-LR 
Executive  Director 

Enclosure 

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY 

HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS 

2 NAVY ANNEX 

WASHINGTON, DC 20380-1775 

10 0 0 IN REPLY REFER TO 
I0 
2 Apr 02 

From:  Director of  Intelligence 
To: 

Board  for Correction of Naval Records, 2 Navy Annsx, Washington, 
DC  20380-1775 

Via:  Manpower and Reserve Affairs  (MMEA), Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps, 

3280 Russell Road, Quantico, VA  22134 

Sub; :  BCNR APPLICATION IN THE CASE OF 

REQUEST FOR ADVISORY OPINION 

1.  Intelligence Department, HQMC, has been requested to review and respond to 
the Board for the Correction of Naval Records on SNO's request for payment of 
Foreign Language Proficiency Pay  (FLPP) dated 12 Feb 02.  The Marine Corps 
Foreign Language Program manager, who manages the Marine Corps' Foreign 
Language Proficiency Pay  (FLPP) budget, has reviewed this request.  It is 
Intelligence Department's view that, although SNO has exceptional foreign 
language skills that could be a significant asset for the Marine Corps, he has 
not and does not currently, satisfy the requirements for FLPP.  Fortunately, 
he has taken the time to validate and capture those skills in the Marine Corps 
Total Force Personnel System  (MCTFS), and depending on future assignments, 
could rate FLPP in the future. 

2.  MCO 7220.52D, stipulates that FLPP is intended for those Officers and 
Enlisted personnel, both regular and reserve component, whose Military 
Occupational Specialty (MOS), Additional Military Occupational Specialty 
(AMOS) or billet description reauir-  a validated foreign language ability. 
In order to qualify, Marines must demonstrate proficiency in a qualifying 
foreign language and be in possession of a PMOS in Occupational Field 26xx or 
02xx or maintain an additional MOS in 02xx, 26xx or be assigned the AMOS 8611 
(Interpreter) or 994x (Foreign Area Officer) AMOS.  Marines who do not meet 
the MOS/AMOS eligibility requirements, but who are temporarily assigned duties 
designated by  the Commanding Officer/Officer in Charge as requiring foreign 
language proficiency on a regular and necessary basis, are paid FLPP for the 
duration of the assignment only. 

3.  SNO does not meet these eligibility requirements and is, therefore, not 
eligible for FLPP.  SNO is a PMOS 3404 Financial Management Officer, and does 
not currently hold any additional MOS qualifications.  His request  references 
ALMAR 401-97, Review of Lanauaaes aualifyina for AMOS 8611.  This ALMAR, 
superseded by MARADMIN 282-99, which was subsequently superseded by MARADMIN 
372-00 and MARADMIN 524-01, is no longer applicable.  MARADMIN 524-01, the 
current guiding directive on the 8611  (Interpreter) AMOS program, states that 
the 8611  (Interpreter) AMOS is only applicable to Enlisted Marines, and is not 
available to Officers.  Moreover, SNO's request does not indicate whether he 
was ever assigned to a billet that required the necessary and regular use of a 
foreign language.  In sum, SNO has neither possessed a FLPP qualifying MOS or 
AMOS, nor served in a billet requiring foreign language skills.  Consequently, 
he has not, at any time, been eligible for the FLPP incentive. 

4.  Although the 8611 AMOS is not applicable to officers, there are several 
options in which officers with demonstrated foreign language proficiency can 
be eligible for FLPP.  Acceptance into one of the International Affairs 
Officer AMOS designators in accordance with MCO  1520.11C (International 
Affairs Officer Program), qualifies officers for FLPP.  Another option is 
lateral move into one of the 02xx or 26xx Intelligence Gccupational Fields. 



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