DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS
2 NAVY ANNEX
WASHINGTON DC 20370-5100
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Docket No: 7033-00
6 February 2001
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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 6 February 2001.
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 CMC memorandum
which is attached.
In addition, the Board considered the advisory
1400/3 MMPR-2 of 15 December 2000, a copy of
Your allegations of error and injustice
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.
Additionally, an individual cannot be promoted if he is not within the Marine Corps height and
weight standards. Your weight was 218 pounds and 71 ” in height. The maximum anyone can
weigh who 71 ” tall and meet Marine Corps weight standards is 197 pounds. You exceeded that
limitation by 21 pounds.
Accordingly, your application has been denied.
panel will be furnished upon request.
The names and votes of the members of the
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 and material
evidence or other matter not previously considered by the Board.
to keep in mind that a presumption of regularity attaches to all official records.
In this regard, it is important
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.
Docket No. 7033-00
Sincerely,
--
W. DEAN PFEIFFER
Executive Director
Enclosures
3280 RUSSELL ROAD
QUANTICO, VIRGINIA
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DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
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IN REPLY REFER TO:
1400/3
MMPR-2
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BOARD FOR CORRECTION
NAVAL RECORDS
OF
Subj:
Ref:
(a) DD Form 149 of 25 Aug 00
(b) Head Promotion Branch
ltr 1400 MMPR-2 of 28 Mar 00
Mr.-has submitted a request for the correction of his
1.
military service records to show that he was promoted to the
grade of corporal prior to his discharge from the Marine Corps
(ref (a)).
We previously conducted a thorough review o
The research reveale
2.
official military record.
assigned an RE-3P reenlistment code on 18 November 1999 and
before his discharge from the Marine Corps.
P1400.32B, Marine Corps Promotion Manual, Volume 2, Enlisted
Promotions, provides that Marines assigned RE-3P reenlistment
codes are in a promotion restriction status and cannot be
promoted.
status.
to correct reenlistment codes.
routed to the Enlisted Assignment Branch (Code MMEA).
This Headquarters (MMPR-2) does not have the authority
We suggest that this petition be
Marine Corps Order
Reference
(b) informed
f his reenlistment
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