How long does a BCNR take?

How long does a BCNR take?

When BCNR determines relief is required, it directs the responsible office to make the necessary change(s) to the records. Depending on the offices involved, these actions can take 3-4 months to complete after a BCNR decision is published.

How to submit BCNR Navy?

YOU MAY SEND US YOUR APPLICATION BY ONE OF THE BELOW METHODS:

1. DSN Fax: 703-604-3437 / DSN 664-3437 (Attn: BCNR Applications)
2. BCNR Contact Number: 703-604-6884 / DSN 664-6884.

What is Navy BCNR?

The United States Navy’s Board for Correction of Naval Records (BCNR) is committed to providing current and former Navy and Marine Corps members the highest level of administrative review within the Navy to correct errors or injustices to their records.

How to do a BCNR?

Helpful Hints for Petitioning BCNR

1. Download the DD Form 149, print it, fill it out COMPLETELY, and sign it.
2. Identify the specific error or injustice you feel has been committed, submit sufficient information to permit BCNR to determine whether relief is warranted and include any other information you deem relevant.

Is a general discharge bad?

A general discharge under honorable conditions means that your service was satisfactory, but did not deserve the highest level of discharge for performance and conduct. Many veterans with this type of discharge may have engaged in minor misconduct.

What is the Naval Board?

The Navy Board is the body responsible for running the Royal Navy. Members are responsible for assisting the First Sea Lord in discharging his responsibilities as Head of Service and RN Top Level Budget Holder.

What can BCNR do?

The BCNR is the highest level of administrative review within the Department of the Navy. It is a board of civilians established by and authorized to act on behalf of the Secretary of the Navy to correct military records when necessary to remedy an error or remove an injustice.

Can a DD214 be changed?

If you are in need of a correction to your Certificate of Release of Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214), you must submit a written request for a correction (DD Form 215) and include a copy of your DD Form 214.

How can I update my DD214?

You can request your military records in any of these ways:

1. Mail or fax a Request Pertaining to Military Records (Standard Form SF 180) to the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC).
2. Write a letter to the NPRC.
3. Visit the NPRC in person.
4. Contact your state or county Veterans agency.
5. Hire an independent researcher.

What medical conditions will get you kicked out of the military?

Here are eight surprising medical conditions that might prevent you from serving in the U.S. Armed Forces:

• Food Allergies. If you have a history of food allergies, you might be disqualified from joining the military.
• Celiac Disease.
• Contact dermatitis.
• Asthma.
• Braces or dental ailments.
• Motion sickness.
• Acne.
• Too tall.