DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVALRECORDS

2 

NAVY 

ANNEX

WASHINGTON DC 20370-5100

RJG
Docket No: 3527-02
23 December 2002

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

Secretary of the Navy

Subj 
:

SM

Ref: (a)

Title 10 U.S.C. 1552

Encl: (1)

(2)
(3)
(4)

DD Form 149 dtd 2 Apr 02 w/attachments
Subject’s MCTFS wt control entries
HQMC MIFD memo dtd 2 Aug 02 w/encl
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
(MCTFS) entry reflecting his
corrected by removing the Marine Corps Total Force System 
placement on weight control from 15 January to 5 May 1997. A printout of his MCTFS
weight control entries, including the entry at issue, is at enclosure (2).

2. The Board, consisting of Messrs. Agresti, Mimer and 
allegations of error and injustice on 18 December 2002, and pursuant to its regulations,
determined that the 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.

Zsalman, 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 

(3), the HQMC office having cognizance

over the subject matter of Petitioner’s application has commented to the effect that his request
to remove the MCTFS weight control entry in question has merit and warrants favorable
action. This advisory opinion further recommends removing the service record page 11
(“Administrative Remarks (1070)“) entry dated 17 January 2002 (copy enclosed with the
advisory opinion), on the basis that this entry refers to the weight control placement at issue.
”
This page 11 entry states that Petitioner was placed on weight control “twice previously. 
Enclosure (2) shows he was placed on weight’control three times before 17 January 2002,

including the placement in question (it also shows placements from 18 August 1993 to
27 March 1994 and 28 March to 28 April 1994).

CONCLUSION: ’

Upon review and consideration of all the evidence of record, and especially in light of the
contents of enclosure 
the contested MCTFS weight control entry.

(3), the Board finds the existence of an injustice warranting removal of

They do not accept the advisory opinion ’s recommendation to remove the page 11 entry dated
17 January 
control placement at issue makes this page 11 entry correct in stating he was placed on weight
control  “twice previously.  
”

2002, as Petitioner did not expressly request this; and removal of the weight

In view of the above, the Board directs the following corrective action:

RECOMMENDATION:

a. That Petitioner ’s naval record be corrected by removing the MCTFS entry reflecting

that he was on weight control from 15 January to 5 May 1997.

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

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

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.

’ 

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

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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.

HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

DEPARTMENT OF THE
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NAVY

QUANTICO,  VIRGINIA 22134-5103

IN REPLY REFER TO:
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MEMORANDUM FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF

NAVAL RECORDS

Subj:

BCNR APPLICATION

IN THE CASE OF GUNNERY

USMC

SERGEANT

Encl:

( 1 ) Copy of Administrative Remarks(1070) NAVMC  

Page 11 Counseling Entry Dated  

17Jan02

118(11)

Gunnery Sergeant

1.
,application  with supporting
documents has been reviewed concerning his request for removal
of the weight control entry dated 19970115 to 19970505 from
the Marine Corps Total Force System (MCTFS).

MC0 6100.10, Weight Control and Military Appearance,

2.
contains guidance in the assignment to the Marine Corps weight
control and/or military appearance program, and alternate
maximum weight limits.
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 specific

MC0 

P1080.40,

3.
Reporting Instructions Manual (MCTFSPRIM) provides guidance in
reporting alternate maximum weight limits, weight control and/or
military appearance information into the MCTFS.

Marine Corps Total Force System Personnel

The following comments/opinions are provided concerning the

4.
weight control entry dated 19970115 to 19970505 in the MCTFS.

a.

Gunnery Sergeant

required to receive a

command directed medical evaluation from an appropriate
credentialed health care provider (ACHCP) prior to his
assignment to the weight control program per  

MC0 6100.10.

b.

An entry in Gunnery Sergeant
dated 19960925 indicates that he was
Panagos,
due to pathologic disorder.
with the entry by writing  
Waiver at command discretion.".

medical records
y Lieutenant
and found to be over his maximum weight, not
the Lieutenant continues
%.

"over  max weight, below body fat  

an ACHCP,

However,

C .

An entry dated 19961002 in Gunnery Sergeant
medical 
recor
ACHCP, Lieute
weight,
physical training.".

fit to participate in training, and cleared for remedial

he was evaluated agai
and "found to be over his maximum

Subj:

RY SERGEANT

d. An

ret
medical 
by Lieutena
maximum weight,
remedial physical training.
counseling during this visit.

4 in Gunnery Sergeant
he was evaluated for

'an ACHCP,

and found to be over his

fit to participate in training, and cleared for

He was also provided with a dietary

e.

It is possible that Gunnery  

Sergean

commander followed the prescribed procedure
n 
6100.10 by requesting a medical evaluation from an ACHCP prior
to reporting the information in MCTFS.
records do not specifically indicate why he had three medical
evaluations other than that they were related to his weight.
It can be presumed that these evaluations were the result of his
commander's decision process to determine wh
would be most appropriate in Gunnery  

the medical

However,

Sergean

e of action
case.

MC0

f.

MC0 6100.10.

Sergean
throug

fitness report for evaluation
ains  information that he was

Gunnery 
period of 970101
authorized an alternate maximum weight limit as of 29 April 97
per 
Officer 
assigned to the unit's weight control
if Gunnery 
commander.
to the weight control program, this would
authorized alternate maximum weight limit.

(X0), who would possess information of those personnel

This report was reviewed by his unit Executive

pro
Sergean

as assigned
stead of the

Therefore,

g-

The information that was reported in the MCTFS,

assignment to weight control,
As noted in subparagraph 4f above, what should have been
reported in the MCTFS should be the authorized alternate maximum
weight limit information.

appears to be an incorrect entry.

MC0 6100.10 had an alternate weight allowance policy in

5.
effect during this time frame that was subsequently abolished on
1 October 1997.
an authorized alternate maximum weight limit information can no
longer be effected.

corrections to the MCTFS concerning

Therefore,

Sergean

Gunnery 

6.
evaluations and should have been authorized an alternate maximum
weight limit or assigned to the weight control program
immediately following the first evaluation.
information shows that he was assigned to the weight control
program on 19970115,

three months after his second evaluation.

perienced three medical

However,

the MCTFS

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APPLICATION

IN THE CASE OF GUNNERY SERGEANT

(USMC

A proper page 11 counseling entry per paragraph 6105 of

7.
P1900.16  would be appropriate if a Marine is subsequently
assigned to the weight control program for the second time.
a page 11 entry,
However,
Sergea
Gunnery 
control inform

OMPF that references the MCTFS weight
questing removal of.

(l),  has been included in

enclosure 

 

MC0

8.

In view of the above,

it is recommended that:

a.

Sergean
entry dated

r Correction of Naval Records approve Gunnery
request for removal of the weight control
to 19970505 from his records.

19970115

b.

The Board for Correction of Naval Records remove the page

11 entry dated  

17Jan02  from Gunnery  

Sergea

records.

9.

Point of c

Systems Field Support Branch,
Manpower Management Information
Systems Division