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Records Research and Reconstruction administers laws, military regulations, and MCOs where they apply to the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The section provides functional management of the OMPF for all active duty, reserve, retired and discharged Marines. The section establishes working relationship with Office of Legislative Affairs Correspondence Branch, Board for Correction of Naval Records, Navy Review Discharge Board and USMC Commands along with the processing of Performance Evaluation Review Boards.
Things you must know before submitting a Fitness Report Appeal to the PERB WHAT IS THE PERB? Fitness report appeals submitted through this system are adjudicated by the Performance Evaluation Review Board (PERB). The PERB is the initial action agency for fitness report appeals submitted to the Board for Correction of Naval Records (BCNR). If your appeal is approved by the PERB the decision is considered to be final, and any corrective action will be completed by HQMC MMPB-21. If your appeal is denied by the PERB, your entire case will be forwarded to the BCNR for final adjudication. The PERB is a board of officers (for officer Cases) or Sergeants Major and Master Gunnery Sergeants (for enlisted Cases) who will review everything that you submit to MMPB-21 and determine whether you have proven your claim. Fitness reports are considered to be accurate unless the MRO can prove otherwise — the burden of proof lies with the MRO. The PERB protects the Marine Corps’ interests while ensuring fairness to the Marine. Do I have to go through my chain of command? The PERB is a confidential process. Your appeal and any material that you submit is only viewed by the PERB itself and the HQMC MMPB-2 staff who process your appeal. Material will not be accepted from anyone but you (or your legal counsel, if applicable) and there is no need to notify your chain of command that you are submitting an appeal. When will I get an answer? It may take up to 120-days to receive a decision. The PERB’s goal is to complete appeals in less than 90-days, but during times of high operational tempo it may take longer so the MRO should plan at least 120-days out. If you have a pending promotion board, EAS, etc. we will make every reasonable effort to complete your appeal in time for your impending career action, but that cannot be guaranteed unless you have allowed the full 120-days. Can I appeal more than 1 report? Only one fitness report can be appealed in a single appeal submission. You must submit separate appeals (DD-149s) for each fitness report that you are appealing. If you plan to appeal multiple reports which are related, provide an explanation in the comments section in block 18 of your DD-149(s) so the PERB can coordinate to have your Cases actioned on the same board. How do I start? Every appeal must include a completed DD-149 as the source document. Please complete and sign your form in accordance with the instructions provided below on this page. When completed submit your DD-149 and all evidence to smb_manpower_mmrp_13@usmc.mil. If you are also submitting a letter that explains your argument, ensure to list your letter as evidence on block 19 of the DD-149. Do I need evidence? Yes! The burden of proof is on you to prove that your fitness report is incorrect or unjust. Therefore, you must provide evidence to support your claim. If you believe that no evidence is necessary to prove your claim, please provide justification in your email to MMPB-21. Read the order! Before you begin your appeal, you should read Chapter 10 of MCO 1610.7B which can be found on our website here. You can also find a list of FAQs and other useful information below. For further questions or guidance, please reach out to the PERB Chief here.
PERB FAQs DD-149 Instructions
DD Form 149 RS Attribute Mark Correction Template RO Comparative Assessment Correction Template