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NAVY | BCNR | CY2002 | 10846-02
Original file (10846-02.pdf) Auto-classification: Denied
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS

NAVY ANNE

X
WASHINGTON DC 20370-5100

2 

BJG
Docket No: 10846-02
27 January 2003

Dear Staff 

Sergean

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.

It is noted that the Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) has directed removal of the
contested fitness report for 3 July to 24 August 2001.

A three-member panel of the Board for Correction of Naval Records, sitting in executive
session, considered your application on 24 January 2003. Your allegations of error and
injustice 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. In addition, the 
considered the report of the Headquarters Marine Corps Performance Evaluation Review
Board 

(PERB), dated 19 December 2002, a copy of which is attached.

Board

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 report of the 
reporting senior regarding your performance as a career planner.
generally do not grant relief on the basis of an alleged absence of counseling, as counseling
In view
takes many forms, so the recipient may not recognize it as such when it is provided.
of the above, your application for relief beyond that effected by CMC has been denied. The
names and votes of the members of the panel will be furnished upon request.

PERIL They were unable to find you were not counseled by the
In this regard, they

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
In this regard, it is
material evidence or other matter not previously considered by 
important to keep in mind that a presumption of regularity attaches to all official records.

the Board.

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

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAV

HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

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3280  RUSSELL ROA

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QUANTICO,  VIRGINIA 22

 

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IN REPLY REFER TO:
1610
MMER/PERB
BEC
2002
MEMORANDUM FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF

19

NAVAL RECORDS

Subj:

Ref:

MARINE CORPS PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REVIEW BOARD (PERB)
ADVISORY OPINION ON BCNR APPLICATION IN THE CASE OF STAFF
SERGEANT

USMC

(a) 
(b) 
(c) 

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P1610.7E  
P1610.7E  

DD Form 149 of 30 Sep 02
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Per 

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1.
with three members present,
Staff Sergeant
Removal of the

1610.11C,  the Performance Evaluation Review Board,

met on 18 December 2002 to consider

petition contained in reference (a).

following fitness reports was requested:

a.

b.

C .

Report A  

- 990525 to 991030 (CH). Reference  

(b)  applies

Report B 

- 991031 to 991231 (AN). Reference (b) applies

Report C  

- 010703 to 010824 (TR). Reference  

(c)  applies

The petitioner contends that all three reports fail to

2.
reflect accurate and fair evaluations of his performance during
the stated periods.
with Report C since the observation period is less than two
months.
alleges they are products of baseline reports of the respective
Reporting Seniors and biased in nature.
each report contains innuendos of adversity.

With specific regard to Reports A and B, the petitioner

is especially evident

He also believes that

he believes,

This,

3.

In its proceedings,

the PERB concluded that:

a.

Reports A and B are administratively correct and

procedurally complete as written and filed.
offered as relevant:

The following is

(1) At the outset,

the Board emphasizes that neither

Report A nor Report B contain any evidence of bias.
petitioner believes otherwise has not been documented or
substantiated.

In this regard,

the Board concludes the

That the

Subj:

MARINE CORPS PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REVIEW BOARD (PERB)
ADVISORY
HE CASE 
SERGEA
MC

ON BCNR A

OPINION

petitioner has failed to meet the burden of proof necessary to
establish the existence of an error or injustice.

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dF STAFF

(2) There is absolutely no evidence of adversity in

either report,
argument to the contrary is viewed as his misinterpretation of
reference 

by innuendo or otherwise.

The petitioner's

(b).

(3) The petitioner is mistaken in his belief that the

reporting officials have submitted inflated reports on other
Marines,
thereby negatively influencing the relative value of
Reports A and B.
A review of the profiles of both Reporting
Seniors indicates the petitioner's assumption is untrue and not
supportable.

b.

directed.

The removal of Report C is warranted and has been

The Board's opinion,

based on deliberation and secret ballot

4.
vote,
Sergeant

is that

Reports A and B should remain a part of Staff

fficial  military record.

5.

The case is forwarded for final action.

PeFformance

Chairperson, 
Evaluation Review Board
Personnel Management Division
Manpower and Reserve Affairs
Department
By direction of the Commandant
of the Marine Corps

2



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