DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS

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NAVY 

ANNEX

WASHINGTON DC 20370-5100

BJG
Docket No: 3056-02
13 November 2002

From: Chairman, Board for Correction of Naval Records
To:

Secretary of the Navy

Subj 
:

Ref:

Encl:

EX-C
REVIEW OF NAVAL RECORD

USM

(a) Title 10 U.S.C. 1552

(1) DD Form 149 dtd 20 Feb 01 (sic) w/attachment
(2) HQMC MIFD memo dtd 24 Apr 02
(3) Subject’s naval record

1. Pursuant to the provisions of reference (a), Subject, hereinafter referred to as Petitioner,
filed enclosure (1) with this Board requesting, in effect, that the applicable naval record be
“2.9/2.9” to
corrected by changing his proficiency/conduct marks of 7 October 1959 from 
“4.0/4.0,” and changing his final marks of 19 December 1959 ( “4.4” in conduct and “4.3” in
proficiency) accordingly. A copy of his Record of Service, showing the marks in question, is
at Tab A to enclosure (1).

2. The Board, consisting of Messrs. McBride, 
allegations of error and injustice on 7 November 2002, and pursuant to its regulations,
determined that the limited corrective action indicated below should be taken on the available
evidence of record. Documentary material considered by the Board consisted of the
enclosures, naval records, and applicable statutes, regulations and policies.

Novello and Schultz, reviewed Petitioner’s

3. The Board, having reviewed all the facts of record pertaining to Petitioner’s allegations
of error and injustice, finds as follows:

a. Before applying to this Board, Petitioner exhausted all administrative remedies

available under existing law and regulations within the Department of the Navy.

b.

In correspondence attached as enclosure 

(2), the Headquarters Marine Corps office

with cognizance over the subject matter of this case has commented to the effect that
Petitioner’s request has merit and warrants partial relief. The advisory opinion recommended
that his contested marks be changed to “N/A/N/A” (not applicable), and that his final marks
be changed accordingly: conduct from  “4.4” to “4.5” and proficiency from  “4.3” to “4.6.”

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CONCLUSION:

(2), the Board finds the existence of an injustice warranting partial

Upon review and consideration of all the evidence of record, and especially in light of the
contents of enclosure 
relief, specifically, removing the contested marks, replacing them with 
changing the final marks accordingly. They are unable to 
have been assigned, instead of the marks at issue.
following limited corrective action.

find what marks Petitioner should

In view of the above, the Board directs the

“N/A/N/A, ” and

RECOMMENDATION:

That Petitioner ’s naval record be corrected, where appropriate, by changing his
“2.9/2.9 ” to  “N/A/N/A ”; and that his

profiadiencyiconduct marks of 7 October 1959 from 
final marks of 19 December 1959 be changed accordingly: conduct from 
proficiency from  “4.3” to  “4.6.”

“4.4” to “4.5” and

b. That any material or entries inconsistent with or relating to the Board

recommendation be corrected, removed or completely expunged from Petitioner
that no such entries or material be added to the record in the future.

’s

’s record and

C. That any material directed to be removed from Petitioner

’s naval record be returned

to the Board, together with a copy of. this Report of Proceedings, for retention in a
confidential file maintained for such purpose, with no cross reference being made a part of
Petitioner ’s naval record.

d. That Petitioner ’s request to change the contested marks of 7 October 1959 to

“4.0/4.0 ” be denied.

4. Pursuant to Section 6(c) of the revised Procedures of the Board for Correction of Naval
Records (32 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 723.6(c)) it is certified that a quorum was
present at the Board ’s review and deliberations, and that the foregoing is a true and complete
record of the Board ’s proceedings in the above entitled matter.

ROBERT D. ZSALMAN
Recorder

JONATHAN S. 
Acting Recorder

RUSKIN

5. Pursuant to the delegation of authority set out in Section 6(e) of the revised Procedures of
the Board for Correction of Naval Records (32 Code of Federal Regulations, Section
723.6(e)) and having assured compliance with its provisions, it is hereby announced that the
foregoing corrective action, taken under the authority of reference (a), has been approved by
the Board on behalf of the Secretary of the Navy.

Executive 

Direct0

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

HEADOUARTERS

 UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

3280 RUSSELL ROAD

GUANTICO.

 VIRGINIA 22134-5103

IN REPLY REFER TO:
1070
MIFD

MEMORANDUM FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF

NAVAL RECORDS

Subj:

BCNR APPLICAT

E CASE OF

FOR

Former Memb

1.
concerning his
70ct59  from 
dated 

pplication  has been reviewed
rrect  his PRO/CON Marks dated

2.9/2.9  to 

4.0/4.0  and correct the final markings

19Dec59  to reflect the change.

NAVMC 

P-1103-PD  (Rev. Jun  

59),  Personnel Records and
2.
Accounting Manual (PRAM) contains guidance in the assignment
of PRO/CON Marks.
Paragraph 4006.2 provides the general
guidance in the maintenance of page 3 of the Service Record
Book 
(SRB)  that is designed for recording chronologically a
Marine's service history from the time of their entry until
separation from the service.
Paragraph 4006.5 provide
standards that will be used as a guide in assigning conduct
marks;
to deviate therefrom for good and sufficient reasons.
Paragraph 4006.5 provide standards that will be used as a
guide in assigning duty proficiency marks that indicate how
well a Marine performs his/her primary duties during the
marking period.
authorized in making corrections to a Marine's SRB.

4000.2~  guidance in what is

Paragraph 

however,

full discretion is left to commanding officers

3 .

The following comments/opinions are provided:

a.

Former Membe
2.9/2.9  for 
Feportin
officer per the PRAM.

as assigned PRO/CON marks of
Aug59  to 

70ct59  by his commanding

b.

The standards of proficie
upon the judgement of Former Memb
evaluating his general military
during the reporting period of  
standards per paragraph 4006.6 of the PRAM are:  
work in some of his duties but cannot be depended upon.
assistance and close supervision on all but the simplest
assignments."

subjects
2Aug59  to 

f 2.9 were based
commander

and duty proficiency
70ct59.

These

"Does  acceptable

Needs

Subj:

E CASE OF FORMER MEM

C .

The assignment of conduct marks of 2.9 were based

ommander
reporting period of  

2Aug59

70ct59.

upon the judgement of Former Memb
evaluating his conduct during the
to 
are:
court-martial,
confinement or reduction in rank.
standards."

"No  special court-martial,

These standards per paragraph 4006.5 of the PRAM
not more than one summary

or two nonjudicial punishments that involve

Considered to meet minimum

d.

It can be  

possible,that  Former Memb

of conduct and performance be degraded to a
less than sixty days, however,
based upon the sustained level of performance during the
previous reporting periods.

it seems unlikely in this case

eve1
1 in

e.

The assignment and authentic
marks were completed by Former Membe
required by paragraph 4006.2 of the

proficiency

pmmander as

f.

The assignment of  

2.9/2.9  PRO/CON markings appears to

be without good and sufficient reasons based upon the absence
of proper documentation in his SRB per the PRAM.

The preferred method of correction would be to locate his

4.
former commander or other officials identified in paragraph
4006.2b  of the PRAM and request a correction to the assigned
markings.
is not feasible.

due to the age of the entries, this method

However,

Under these circumstances,

5.
PRAM would be by deleting the PRO/CON marks of  
70ct59  by the correction method of drawing a thin inked line
through the entry to be changed and enter
above the original entries.
Markings"
the correct final average markings.

would be corrected by the same method to reflect

 
Accordingly,

appropriate corrections per the
2.9/2.9  dated

utN/A1l/flN/Afu  directly
the 

"Final  Average

6.

In view of the above,

it is recommended that:

a.

The Board for Correction of Naval Records approve

uest to correct his PRO/CON marks
to read

llN/A"/'lN/A"  and the final

19Dec59  to reflect "conduct 4.5" and

Former Membe
dated 
70ct59
markings dated  
proficiency 

"4.6".

2

Subj:

CASE OF FORMER MEMB

F

b.

The Board for Correction of Naval Records authorize the

corrections to Former Memb
method in paragraph 5 above.

RB using the correction

C .

The Board for Correction of Naval Records direct that a

copy of the letter authorizing those corrections to be
permanently retained on file in his SRB.

7.

Point of con

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