# 32 CFR § 723.1: General provisions

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-32-723.1

## Section

- **Citation:** 32 CFR § 723.1
- **Heading:** General provisions
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 32—National Defense > Subtitle A—Department of Defense > CHAPTER VI—DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY > SUBCHAPTER C—PERSONNEL > PART 723—BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF NAVAL RECORDS

## Text

This part sets up procedures for correction of naval and marine records by the Secretary of the Navy acting through the Board for Correction of Naval Records (BCNR or the Board) to remedy error or injustice. It describes how to apply for correction of naval and marine records and how the BCNR considers applications. It defines the Board's authority to act on applications. It directs collecting and maintaining information subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 authorized by 10 U.S.C. 1034 and 1552.

## Nearby sections

- [32 CFR § 723.1 § 723.1 General provisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-32-723.1.md)
- [32 CFR § 723.2 § 723.2 Establishment, function and jurisdiction of the Board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-32-723.2.md)
- [32 CFR § 723.3 § 723.3 Application for correction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-32-723.3.md)
- [32 CFR § 723.4 § 723.4 Appearance before the board; notice; counsel; witnesses; access to records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-32-723.4.md)
- [32 CFR § 723.5 § 723.5 Hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-32-723.5.md)
- [32 CFR § 723.6 § 723.6 Action by the Board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-32-723.6.md)
- [32 CFR § 723.7 § 723.7 Action by the Secretary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-32-723.7.md)
- [32 CFR § 723.8 § 723.8 Staff action.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-32-723.8.md)
- [32 CFR § 723.9 § 723.9 Reconsideration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-32-723.9.md)
- [32 CFR § 723.10 § 723.10 Settlement of claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-32-723.10.md)
- [32 CFR § 723.11 § 723.11 Miscellaneous provisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-32-723.11.md)
- [32 CFR § 725.1 § 725.1 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-32-725.1.md)
- [32 CFR § 725.2 § 725.2 Policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-32-725.2.md)
- [32 CFR § 725.3 § 725.3 Authority to act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-32-725.3.md)

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