Puckett & Faraj

On Monday, 21 Sep 09, the Navy convened a Chief’s review board of 6,000 E7, E8 and E9 records. Similar to the Army’s Quality Management Program, the Navy is reviewing six specific performance criteria that could separate or retire these Sailors.

Six Substandard Navy Performance Criteria

Substandard performance indicators include declining performance marks on FITREPs, a score of 2.99 or below on FITREPS, two or more physical fitness assessment failures in 2 years, moral or professional dereliction such as detached for cause, documented actions under the UCMJ or any other documented adverse information indicating a Sailor’s continuation may not be consistent with national security or the in the Navy’s best interests.

Army Quality Management Program

This follows the Army’s announcement of its QMP boards being held this fall. This push for quality management boards is a means for the Services to manage the number of military members in each of the ranks.

What to Do to Correct Your Records

If you have an adverse event documented in your records, find out if it is a temporary entry or permanent and contact your personnel office to find out if there is a way to correct your records at your local installation. If not, the best means to change your record is through a Board for Corrections of Military/Naval Records.

Board for Corrections of Military/Naval Records

To ensure that you have the opportunity to complete 20 years of service for a military retirement, it is imperative that your military records be correct and accurate. Correcting military records begins with an Application for Correction of Military Records (DD Form 149 – Link downloads the pdf form). The form requires a statement from the military member on the requested correction and documentation that supports the request. Each of the Services has a board that reviews these requests.