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NAVY | BCNR | CY2002 | 08393-01
Original file (08393-01.pdf) Auto-classification: Denied
DEPARTMENTOFTHE NAV

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BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS

2 NAVY ANNEX

WASHINGTON DC 20370-5100

CRS
Docket No: 8393-01
28 August 2002

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 28 August 2002.
injustice were reviewed in accordance with administrative
regulations and  
Board.
your application,
thereof,
and policies.
opinion furnished by the Chief of Naval Operations dated 21 June
2002, a copy of which is attached.

procedures.applicable  to the proceedings of this
Documentary material considered by the Board consisted of
together with all material submitted in support

Your allegations of error and

your naval record and applicable statutes, regulations

In addition, the Board considered the advisory

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.
Accordingly, your application has been denied.
The names and
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
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.

YOU are entitled to have the

.

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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injuries were not at the hands of the
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