DEPARTMENT OF THE  NAVY 

BOARD  F O R C O R R E C T I O N   O F N A V A L   R E C O R D S  

2  N A V Y A N N E X  

W A S H I N G T O N   D C   20370-5100 

JLP: ddj 
Docket No:  566-03 
8 April 2003 

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  8 April 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 Board  considered the advisory 
opinion furnished by  CNO memorandum 5420 N130D1/03U0251 of  26 March  2003, a copy of 
which  is attached. 

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.  Accordingly, your application has been  denied.  The names and  votes of 
the members of  the panel  will be furnished upon  request. 

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.  In  this regard,  it is important 
to  keep in  mind  that a presumption of  regularity attaches to all official records.  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  NAVY 

OFFICE  O F  THE  CHIEF  OF  NAVAL  OPERATIONS 

2 0 0 0   NAVY  PENTAGON 

WASHINGTON.  D.C.  2 0 3 5 0 - 2 0 0 0  

IN  R E P L Y   R E F E R   TO 

5420 
N13 OD1 /03U0251 
26 Mar 2003 

MEMORANDUM FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF 

NAVAL RECORDS 

Subj :  COMMENT AND 

ATION IN THE CASE OF S 

Encl:  (1) BCNR case file #00566-03 with microfiche service record 

1.  The following provides comment and recommendation on MASN 
Davis' petition. 

2.  N130 recommends disapproval of 
Enlistment Bonus  (EB) . 

petition for an 

entered the Navy on 30 July 2002 and volunteered 
or MA Class "A" School Guarantee.  In 
requests favorable action that would 
He makes reference to 

his petition, 
allow payment 
COMNAVCRUITCOMINST 1130.8F para 3T-3.d.3.  This specific 
paragraph could not be identified. 

Enlistment Contract does not include an Enlistment 
1s not an entitlement, but a recruiting tool used at 
the discretion of recruiters and classifiers to entice individuals 
to enlist in critical skills.  The EB program is budgeted based on 
quotas provided by the C~~~,u:l~llder, 
Enlisted Community Managers, not by the number of "A" School 
accession seats.  Every recruit 
Since there is no EB option in 
entitled to such a bonus. 

red nor receives'an EB. 
contract, he is not 

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5.  Enclosure  (1) is returned 

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(2)  Applicants are encouraged to combine some of these works, for example, 

cartooning, lettering, and color.  There should be a minimum of 12 samples of 
work.  Include a Table of Contents, listing all artwork and category.  All work 
should have cover sheets and be mounted on the same illustration board. 
Overall size of the work should generally not exceed 11x14 inches.  Place the 
portfolio in a reasonable carrying case.  All work will be returned to the 
applicant upon completion of the review board.  Attention to detail and 
neatness are critical to a successful portfolio.  Offensive, distasteful, or 
sexually explicit drawings must not be included in the portfolio. 

(3)  The enlistment package (including portfolio) must be submitted per the 

guidelines of the DPEP 30 to the DM Review Board via CNRC (Code 334). 
Code 334 will make the entry paygrade determination and provide 
approvaYdisapprova1 notification to the applicant. 

d.  Term of Enlistment.  Individuals will be enlisted as Seamen for a minimum of 
4 years and are eligible to be advancedldesignated to the paygrade authorized in 
their DPEP enlistment authorization letter effective the date of successful 
completion of recruit training.  Personnel Support Detachment, Recruit Training 
Command, Great Lakes will effect the advancement and prepare an availability 
report to the DM detailer. 

31'-2  Seabee 2 X 8 Recruiting Program 

a.  Program Information.  The Seabee 2 X 8 Recruiting Program was established to 

recruit a total of 240 personnel annually under the 2-year obligor program, and 
guarantee them assignment to " A  school in one of the following ratings:  BU, CE, 
CM, EA, EO, SW or UT.  Applicants are enlisted in the Seaman Apprenticeship in 
paygrade E- 1  unless eligible for advanced paygrade as outlined in 4C. 

b.  Eligibility.  Applicants for this program must be High School Diploma Graduates or 

High School Graduates and meet all general enlistment and appropriate "A" school 
qualifications in Chapter 2. 

c.  Term of Enlistment.  Enlistment in this program will be  for a period of 8 years, with 

a continuous active duty obligation of 24 months followed by a minimum of 48 
months in the Selected Reserve and the remaining 24 months in a Ready Reserve 
status to complete the Military Service Obligation (MSO). 

d.  The classifier must have the applicant initial paragraph 6 of the Seabee 2 X 8 

Recruiting Program Enlistment Guarantee annex in Exhibit 3-26. 

31'-3  GENDET Targeted Enlisted Program (GTEP) 

a.  Program Information.  The GTEP was established on  1 June 99 as a follow on to 

the Targeted "A" School Program I1 (TASP-11) to offer a field of ratings vice one 
specific rating and include an enlistment bonus (EB).  The enlistment bonus is paid 
upon successful completion of Apprenticeship Training.  This program is designed to 
enhance GENDET manning in the fleet while guaranteeing assignment to "A" school 
after serving approximately  12-months (18 months for the LLE program) at a 

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permanent duty station.  Personnel enlisted in GTEP will incur a four-year 
obligation, unless enlisting for the Medical field, which incurs a five-year obligation. 

b.  Qualifications Required.  GTEP personnel must maintain eligibility for the 

prospective rating or field of ratings.  Personnel will be  screened during enlistment 
for qualification into either one or possibly all of the ratings within a "field."  All 
applicants for enlistment in this program must meet all basic enlistment eligibility 
requirements in Chapter 2 and the following additional program qualifications: 

Test Score.  Applicant must meet the minimum ASVAB line scores required 
for at least one of the ratings offered in the field in which they are enlisting. 
(2)  Age.  Applicant must meet the age requirement established for at least one of 

the ratings offered in the field in which they are enlisting. 

(3)  Education.  Applicant must meet the applicable education requirements for at 

c. 

least one of the ratings offered in the field in which they are enlisting. 
Term Of Enlistment.  GTEP requires a four year enlistment for all fields 
with the exception of the MED field.  The MED field requires a five year 
enlistment. 

d.  General Apprenticeship and Paygrade 

)  Apprenticeship.  Applicants will be  enlisted in the apprenticeship (Seaman, 

Fireman or Airman) that is within the normal path of advancement for the field 
of ratings being guaranteed.  Non-Prior Service (NPS) enlistees will attend 
recruit training before apprenticeship training while NAVETsIOSVETs not 
required to attend recruit training will attend apprenticeship training after in- 
processing at a Transient Personnel Unit (TPU). 

( 2 )   Paygrade.  All applicants accepted for this program are enlisted in paygrade 

E- 1.  This is not to preclude enlistment at paygrade 5 2  or 5 3  per the 
provisions of 4C (Advanced Paygrade). 

e.  GTEP Fields.  GTEP applicants are guaranteed assignment to an "A" school for a 

rating within the field they enlisted.  The different fields and the ratings within each 
field are as follows: 

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MCHA 
MED 

BMA 

LLE 

Mechanical (Aviation) 
Medical 
Boatswain's  Mate (Aviation) 

AME, AM(H/S), PR 
HM 
ABE, ABF, ABH 

Legalkaw Enforcement 

LN/MA 

f.  Disqualification.  Substandard performance or disciplinary problems are cause for 

cancellation of a member's  GTEP guarantee.  Members will be checked for 
eligibility requirements at recruit training and during their first permanent duty 
station assignment prior to "A" school assignment. 

31-4  GENDET Homeport Guarantee Program 

g.  The GENDET Homeport Guarantee Program provides individuals enlisting in either 
the two, three or four-year obligor GENDET program guaranteed assignment to one 
of six homeports upon successful completion of recruit training and apprenticeship 
training.  The homeports are geographical area guarantees rather than specific 
locations and are subject to availability.  GENDET homeport choices include: 

Jacksonville/Mayport 

(1)  Norfolk 
(2)  San Diego 
(3) 
(4)  Pacific Northwest 
(5)  Hawaii (See note below) 
(6) 
Japan (See note below) 

NOTE:  Guaranteed assignment to either Hawaii or Japan requires a minimum four- 
year obligation and is not available to two or three-year obligor GENDETs. 

Effective Date: 02/28/00 

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