MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION

	IN THE CASE OF:	 

	BOARD DATE:            18 November 1999
	DOCKET NUMBER:	AR1999019004

	I certify that hereinafter is recorded the record of consideration of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual.

	Mr. Loren G. Harrell		Director	
	Mr. Gerald E. Vandenberg		Analyst	

  The following members, a quorum, were present:

	Ms. Erin J. Olmes		Chairperson	
	Ms. Jennifer L. Prater		Member	
	Mr. James E. Anderholm		Member	

	The Board, established pursuant to authority contained in 10 U.S.C. 1552, convened at the call of the Chairperson on the above date.  In accordance with Army Regulation 15-185, the application and the available military records pertinent to the corrective action requested were reviewed to determine whether to authorize a formal hearing, recommend that the records be corrected without a formal hearing, or to deny the application without a formal hearing if it is determined that insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of probable material error or injustice.

	The applicant requests correction of military records as stated in the application to the Board and as restated herein.

	The Board considered the following evidence:

	Exhibit A - Application for correction of military 
                       records
	Exhibit B - Military Personnel Records (including
	            advisory opinion, if any)

APPLICANT REQUESTS:  Reconsideration of his previous application to correct his records by upgrading his discharge.

APPLICANT STATES:  In effect, that clemency is warranted based upon post service considerations

NEW EVIDENCE OR INFORMATION:  The applicant’s case is reopened in accordance with the Army Board for Correction of Military Records Reconsideration Project (ABCMR-RP) criteria.  Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in a memorandum prepared to reflect the Board's original consideration of his case on 17 June 1992 (COPY ATTACHED).  The applicant’s interim request was administratively closed.

The applicant submits copies of letters of appreciation from the Department of the Army, Fort Clayton, Panama for his work (3 September 1997 to 27 September and 27 October 1997 to 2 April 1998) with the Directorate of Engineering and Housing.  He also submits copies of a February 1998 Certificate of Recognition, a 27 September 1996 Certificate of Appreciation, a 30 March 1998 Certificate of Appreciation, a Certificate of Training, and records of civilian employment with the military.  These documents were not previously available, therefore, warrant review consideration by the Board

DISCUSSION:  Considering all the evidence, allegations, and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law and regulations, it is concluded:

1.  While the Board recognizes that the applicant has contributed to efforts and exercises of importance to the Army these commendations are not so meritorious as to outweigh his limited period of honorable service or the offences that led to his discharge.

2.  The overall merits of the case, including the latest submissions and arguments are insufficient as a basis for the Board to reverse its previous decision.

3.  In view of the foregoing, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request.

DETERMINATION:  The applicant has failed to submit sufficient relevant evidence to demonstrate the existence of probable error or injustice.

BOARD VOTE:

________  ________  ________  GRANT

________  ________  ________  GRANT FORMAL HEARING

__ejo___  ___jlp___  __jea____  DENY APPLICATION

						Loren G. Harrell
						Director

INDEX

CASE ID	AR AR1999019004	
SUFFIX		
RECON	 	
DATE BOARDED	19991118	
TYPE OF DISCHARGE	UOTHC,	
DATE OF DISCHARGE	 	
DISCHARGE AUTHORITY	AR . . . . .  	
DISCHARGE REASON		
BOARD DECISION		
REVIEW AUTHORITY		
ISSUES        1.	110.00	
2.		
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