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MILPERSMAN 1000-150
BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS (BCNR)
Responsible
Office
NAVPERSCOM
(PERS-31C)
Phone: DSN
COM
FAX
882-3043
(901) 874-3043
882-2764
For
information
concerning
BCNR
matters:
Phone: DSN
COM
FAX
224-1316
(703) 614-1316
224-9857
MyNavy Career Center
Phone: Toll Free
E-mail:
MyNavy Portal:
References
(a) 10 U.S.C. 1552
(b) SECNAVINST 5420.193
1. Purpose. The Board for Corrections of Naval Records (BCNR)
was established per reference (a) to provide a method for
correction of error or removal of injustice from naval records
without the necessity for private legislation. BCNR is not a
part of Navy Personnel Command (NAVPERSCOM). It is a separate
shore activity under the direction and supervision of the
Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs
(ASN(M&RA)). Upon presentation of satisfactory evidence by the
member concerned, the BCNR may recommend to Secretary of the
Navy (SECNAV) that the record be changed.
2. Who may Submit Applications. BCNR applications may be
submitted by
a. the petitioner,
b. the petitioner’s heir, or
c. the petitioner’s legal representative.
3. Application Requirements
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a. Applications for review to the BCNR may be submitted,
per reference (b), only after having exhausted all available
administrative remedies afforded by law, unless waived by BCNR.
b. Additionally, prior to petitioning the BCNR regarding a
discharge, the case must be reviewed, and a “no change” decision
is made, by the Naval Discharge Review Board (NDRB). (See
MILPERSMAN 1000-160 regarding final discharges that NDRB does
not review.)
c. Applicants or applications must
(1) be submitted within 3 years after the claimant
discovers the error or injustice. Petitions submitted later
than 3 years after the petitioner discovers the error or
injustice may be considered if BCNR finds it to be in the
interest of justice. Petitions submitted late should include an
explanation for late submission and why consideration of the
late submission is in the interest of justice.
(2) identify the specific error or injustice.
(3) contain sufficient information to permit the BCNR to
determine whether relief is warranted.
(4) include any other relevant information (i.e.,
corroborating evidence such as affidavits or other written
statements from individuals with personal knowledge of the
relevant facts and specific reasons, if any, why expeditious
processing is warranted).
Note regarding selection boards: If the petition is to be
considered and resolved prior to the convening of a selection
board, the petition should be received by BCNR at least 4 months
before the selection board convenes.
4. Where to Obtain an Application
a. Applications must be submitted on DD 149 (Rev. 5-05),
Application for Correction of Military Record Under the
Provisions of 10 U.S.C. 1552.
b. Applications and general information can be obtained
from
(1) Naval Legal Service Offices (NAVLEGSVCOFFs),
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(2) Personnel Support Activity Detachments
(PERSUPP DETs),
(3) Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), or by
writing to:
Board for Correction of Naval Records
Department of the Navy
2 Navy Annex
Washington, DC 20370-5100
